By Cory McKeown with photos by Melanie Epping
Hoss and Tammy: “We really miss our homes- are you looking for us?”
These two nice dogs are about as different as two dogs can be, but they have something very important in common- both were found as strays, and both were dragging leashes when they were found. They have been at the shelter for several weeks now, and sadly, no one has coming looking for either of them.
“Hoss” is a handsome older Rottweiler with a wonderful disposition. He was found in the Naselle area, and the vet estimates his age at 12 or so. This friendly, very mellow fellow was very stiff with arthritis when we received him, but is moving about much better now that we have been giving him arthritis medication. Hoss appears to be purebred, and is just an all-around nice guy.
Little “Tammy” is as small as Hoss is big, but shares his story. This sweet terrier mix was found waiting outside Jack’s County Store in Ocean Park, and is well-cared for. But, like Hoss, no one has called or come looking for her.
If these two nice dogs were lost by good owners who simply don’t know where to look for them, we are hoping with all our hearts that they will come and get them. But, if as sometimes unfortunately happens, they were “dumped”, then we hope that they can find new loving homes. They are both up for adoption. It would be so nice if they found homes, and we didn’t have to look at their sad “are you looking for me?” faces much longer.
Poor Sweet William has been planted at the shelter for 183 days!!
Several months ago, we featured Sweet William in this column, and sadly, he is still with us, watching the other cats go to loving homes. He is a very affectionate and mellow adult tabby cat, who loves attention and is good with other cats. Sweet William is very good with his scratch box habits, and lives up to his name all around.
Some people insist that animals don’t have the same sense of time passing that humans do, and this may be true. But, even though Sweet William can’t tell you himself that he has lingered here for 183 days, you can see the look of hope and optimism on his face when a visitor stops to pet him, only to have his hope dashed time after time as they walk away without him. Someone please give this wonderful cat a chance in a new loving home- Sweet William might have nine lives, but it would be a shame if he spent so many of them alone.
Shelter Wish List
What we are really, really hoping for and needing is a good turn-out for our upcoming St Patrick’s dinner and auction. This is our biggest fund-raiser of the year, and is vitally important in helping us get the money needed to help care for the animals.
The event will be held on March 15 at the Chautauqua Lodge, with a wonderful Irish dinner catered by the Shoalwater Restaurant. We have received some very nice items for auction. We are asking for everyone’s support for this important event- two years ago at our last auction, our business supporters were very active participants, and everyone had a great time! Come on bankers, realtors, and other business people- the animals need your support! We are selling tickets in groups for those who want to reserve a table. Tickets are $30, and are available at the Humane Society shelter.
