Shelter Dog Rescued
October 2, 2008
What a great story! (And perfect timing, since this is National Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog month.)
Blackie, a 3-year old Labrador retriever mix was turned over to the Edmonton Humane Society last May when his guardians couldn’t afford the $3,500 surgery he needed to repair his back leg. The people had paid for similar surgery on his other leg, but apparently just couldn’t swing it twice. (Who could???)
Anyways, the shelter was afraid that a new adoptive family would be tough to find, given that the new guardians would have to foot the bill for the surgery. They were just sure they’d have to put the dog down.
But, lo and behold, the good people of Edmonton came through, donating enough to the shelter’s sick and injured animal fund to pay for the surgery. Blackie had his operation at the end of August and has been recovering in a foster home. He was put up for adoption today - no word yet on who the lucky adoptive family is.
I told you it was a great story!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
[Picture credit: David Bloom / Sun Media]
Top Ten Tuesday Topic: Shelter Needs
September 2, 2008
Many of us think that shelters only need our money, and although that does make the list, it is often tough to fit that into the monthly budget. How about checking out the list below. Maybe you can make a difference in another way?
Top Ten Tuesday Topic: Why do people give up their dogs to a shelter?
August 26, 2008
The National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy brings us this list of the top ten reasons why people relinquish their dogs to shelters.
Bring Your Dog to Work
June 4, 2008
June 20, 2008 is Bring Your Dog to Work Day.
A Short Nod to our Cat Friends
June 1, 2008
Remember! June is Adopt a Shelter Cat month. (Of course, it’s also national celibacy month, so take this with a grain of salt!)
Check out the felines the next time you visit your local shelter, and see if you can find the perfect one for your home!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Recent Comments