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Beating the Odds with a Wag and a Grin:
Becky’s Story |
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Every animal that walks through our doors, regardless of how much time they spend in our care, touches our hearts. Sometimes one of these animals has the power to touch our souls.
Becky is a black Chow-chow/Lab Mix with fuzzy fur and bad teeth. She was transferred to us from a local rescue group in December 2006. Hit by a car shortly before her arrival, she still had stitches from her injuries but seemed to be in good spirits.
Just as Becky was due to reach her one year anniversary at the shelter (an event that is anything but happy), she became a victim yet again. Two dogs in an adjoining outside kennel attempted to pull Becky under the fence. Thankfully, a staff member heard the commotion and went outside to stop the attack before it got too far out of control. Becky was taken to Dickman Road Veterinary Clinic. The veterinarians determined that she needed immediate surgery. We decided to use our basement, where administrative offices are located, as her recovery room. Becky made three more trips back to the veterinarian, including two more surgeries.
The New Year passed, and with it came the realization that Becky was ready to return to the kennels. For two weeks, she sat without a single soul showing interest in her. On a cold, snowy Friday, Steven and Jan Coffman walked in the door and asked to look at the adoptable dogs. They flipped through the kennel cards in our adoptable dog book and stopped at a picture of a grinning black Chow mix. “We’d like to adopt Becky.”
A few weeks after Becky’s adoption, a thank you card arrived in the mail. Inside were these words:
“Dear Friends,
Thanks to all of you for taking such good care of me, for giving me another chance at life and for loving me. You all would be so proud of how well I’m doing in my new home (just don’t ask the cats!!).
Love,
Becky” |
| Becky healing after the attack. |
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| Becky, smiling for the camera. |
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Sampson
A Tyson Fund Success Story |
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Sampson came to us by way of animal control. When he was brought to the Humane Society of South Central Michigan, he had a shattered leg. His leg was beyond repair and he was taken to the vet where they amputated his leg from the hip down. Sampson lived in our basement with the administrative staff for a few months while he got used to walking and running on 3 legs instead of 4. Yes, he ran like the wind!
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| Sampson, thankful for the Tyson Fund. |
Sampson now lives in a nursing home where he is loved by all of the residents. He is nice and plump and very happy with his new family.
Sampson is with us today because of the Tyson Fund!! |
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