Animal Welfare United States Project #17389

TX No-Kill Shelter Care for Abandoned Dogs & Cats

by Humane Society Dallas County

TX No-Kill Shelter Care for Abandoned Dogs & Cats

Project Report | Nov 15, 2018
Skip the puppy, and so many kittens.

By Sandra Luhring | Director

Dear Friend,

You subscribed to email updates from TX No-Kill Shelter Care for Abandoned Dogs & Cats by Humane Society Dallas County, a project on GlobalGiving. Here's an update from the field:

We hope that everyone is preparing for a wonderful holiday season this year! The weather is certainly helping to usher in the sense that the holidays are soon upon us! Here at the Humane Society of Dallas, we’re as busy as always helping all of the lost and abandoned animals in our community to receive care until they find their forever home.

Skip is one of the animals in our care. He’s a young lab Doberman mix who came to us in early September after he was found wandering the streets. His front leg was in really bad shape and he couldn’t even walk on it. The shelter staff acted quickly to do what they could for young Skip, who is only a young seven month only puppy. Unfortunately, with neglected animals who are left to run the streets, accidents and injuries are inevitable and with poor Skip this was the case. After an extensive evaluation it was determined that the best quality of life that could be possible for Skip would entail amputative surgery.

Skip is such a trooper and he made it through his surgery with flying colors! He’s recovering well in a foster home and once he’s completely healed he’ll be available for his forever home.

In other shelter news, the shelter is doing its utmost to accommodate a huge group of young kittens who’ve graduated from foster care to shelter and are ready for adoption. There are so many little boys and girls running around now and they bring a whole new level of energy to shelter life. Of course we are always happy when any of our kittens are adopted into their forever homes, but we ask that you spread the word to family and friends about the benefits of adopting an adult cat (or dog). Oftentimes adults have a better time acclimating to their new homes. Since they are out of their baby stage new owners do not have to cope with the issues of scratching, biting, and energy overload.

I know it goes without saying, but these stories would not be possible without your support. A big thank you goes out to everyone that continues to support our mission. Together, we are making North Texas a better place for the animal community. From all of us here at the Humane Society of Dallas, we want to wish you and yours the very best this holiday season!

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Aug 16, 2018
Dog n Kitty City Shelter Update

By Myranda Fullerton | Volunteer

Peanut

We hope everyone is having a great summer! There's never a dull moment at DKC. Here are a few updates from this summer...

Peanut...

Our shelter was made aware of a special needs dog that had been transported from an Atlanta kill shelter up to New York. This pup, better known as Peanut, eventually found his way into DKC as his owners moved to Dallas. They turned him in because he was going blind with early cataracts, and the owners simply could not afford the $5,000 surgery.

Peanut stayed with us for 3 months while we were going through the process of getting him ready for surgery and determining funding to help pay for the surgery. During this time, the previous owner would come and visit Peanut regularly, and our shelter Director, Sandra, decided that he truly did care for the dog. With that, she allowed him to adopt Peanut, but decided that the shelter would sitll incur the fee for surgery to help both Peanut and the family that loved him. Peanut received his surgery about a week ago and is doing well. It is because of our supporters that we are able to help with situations like these.

Momma Cat and her Babies...

During peak heat this summer, we found that a momma cat and her kittens were left in a box with a blanket over it at our shelter. They were left with no food or water. Without question, we welcomed the entire family! All of the kittens have been adopted, but our loving momma is still waiting on her forever home.

Though we are happy when any of our kittens are adopted into their forever homes, we ask that you spread the word to family and friends about the benefits of adopting an adult cat (or dog). Often times, with a little potty training help, these animals have a better time acclimating to their new homes. Since they are out of their baby stage, new owners do not have to cope with the dreaded teething / chewing stage, etc.

I know it goes without saying, but these stories would not be possible without your support. Thank you to all whom continue to support our mission. Together, we are making North Texas a better place for the animal community. Enjoy the rest of your summer!

Peanut

Momma and Kittens under Blanket

Providing Water for Momma and Kittens

Momma and her Babies

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May 17, 2018
Project Report Submission: Humane Society of Dallas County

By Myranda Muehlman | Project Leader

Project Report for: https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/no-kill-shelter-care-for-abandoned-dogs-and-cats/

Here's Cornelia's Happy Ending:

Cornelia is a stray cat who came to Dog & Kitty City on March 20, 2011. We estimated her age at 2 years. She is a beautiful orange female, which is fairly rare as orange cats tend to be male. She was aloof and never found a feline companion at the shelter; instead, she preferred to lounge by herself on the screened-in "catio" or on the top level of a kuranda bed in the front room. Most of the cats in the front room are social and welcome volunteers and visitors, but not Cornelia. She was more likely to take a swipe or a nip at people who reached out to touch her.

After several years, it was thought Cornelia would be spending the remainder of her life at the shelter, and she was designated a Sanctuary Cat and included on the list of cats needing a Guardian Angel.

On March 6, 2018, we received an adoption application for Cornelia ! The applicants had lived in an apartment complex close to the shelter, and on one of their morning walks, stumbled upon Dog & Kitty City. They saw Cornelia but did not make a connection with the pretty girl. A year later, after moving away and into a house, they decided to add to their family of 3 cats and remembered Cornelia. At the age of 9 years and after 7 years at the shelter, Cornelia "went home".

We were concerned about her adjustment to her new home and integration into her new family, but we heard from her mom and dad about 2 weeks later, when they wrote, " Cornelia is doing really well. ... The cats were cautious at first but didn't seem to mind each other's company after the first day. She loves her Fancy Feast, uses the litter boxes, and drinks water. She loves to sunbathe a lot and squirrel/bird watch. She really likes catnip toys and an interactive tunnel we have. Each day there is more progress. On the third day we woke up with her on the bed with us which we love."

To Cornelia's new family: Thank you for taking a chance on our sweet girl. She (and we) are forever grateful.

Author: Caroline Spencer, Volunteer / Board Member

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