Diego with Mara, his amazing caretaker |
In January, Pasado’s participated in one of Oregon State’s largest animal rescue efforts. In Harney County, unaltered dogs were being dumped on a large plot of rural land. The population ballooned to more than 200 free-roaming dogs who desperately needed food, shelter, and medical attention. Click
here to read the original story. We are pleased to provide an update from Harney County Save-a-Stray, which was instrumental in the rescue. Melanie from Save-a-Stray offered the following news.
"We have found homes for 101 of the dogs. I am so grateful for all of the help and support that I have received. I was afraid that they would be euthanized, but it looks like we might be able to save every one. We still have about 20 who need a home or foster, but is that a miracle, or what?”
When we work together, miracles truly can
happen, and 200 lives were spared because of an
amazing collaboration. This rescue highlights
the dual needs for increased spay/neuter efforts
and the importance of fostering. Pasado’s
advocates fostering because companion animals
receive one-on-one family care and families
benefit from their friendship and affection.
101 Celebrations! Mr. Big
(above)
Byron (below)
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Seven of the feral puppies were placed at Pasado’s, and four lucky pups, Gina, Wriggly, Tippy, and Ace, are doing well in foster homes. Gina follows her foster parents around constantly and she is a “leaner,” meaning that she leans on her foster parents’ legs. Her leaning indicates that she wants to feel connected and reassured. True to his name, Wriggly constantly wriggles and wags his tail. He plays with his foster family’s dogs, who will show him what it means to be part of a canine pack – and a human pack, as well. Tippy is the shyest pup. She’s all black with white tips on her feet and nose. She needs extra reassurance, which she receives from her foster family. Ace is also shy, but he’s adjusting well.
The three puppies who are still at Pasado’s
are slowly learning to trust. They eat out of our hands, but they need personalized training and attention to blossom. Diego is a sweet boy with a light tan coat who really wants to be loved. He is the least shy of the trio and his bright yellow-green eyes sparkle when he sees people. Mr. Big is a very vocal boy who is mostly tan with black and white on his paws. Mr. Big often eats and talks at the same time, which makes a really funny noise! Byron was named after the kind soul who made the grueling 9-hour one-way drive to bring these pups safely to Pasado’s. Byron the pup is the shyest of this trio and he has a mostly black coat and a white goatee.
Would your family like to foster Diego, Mr. Big, or Byron? If so, please click
here to start the fostering process. And if you’re not ready to foster a companion animal at this time, please consider making a donation. Thanks to your support, Pasado’s can be at the forefront of animal rescue efforts. Together, we can help to make a difference in the world for innocent animals and the amazing people who love them.
Thank you, from all of the animals here at Pasado’s Safe Haven – and from the team who works tirelessly to foster love and hope.
(don't forget
to ask your employer
to match your donation)
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