Rescue Update

Special Rescue Case Update

Two years ago, we received a call to help a houseful of animals whose owner was hospitalized and unable to care for them. Among the many animals left alone in that house were 9 cats, 3 dogs, and many snakes and turtles. Sadly, with our limited foster availability, we were unable to get the animals into foster care right away. Volunteers stepped up to visit the house a few times a day to care for the animals until other arrangements could be made. It was a phenomenal example of what a community can accomplish. Within weeks, other rescues began stepping in to help, as well.

The cats have each found their way into some lucky family’s heart.

Pepper was among the first to be adopted.

Heather is a wonderful companion to an elderly woman who simply adores her.

Tigger found his perfect forever family.

T.O. (a volunteer favorite) is still in foster care being spoiled and loved. (I suspect that his foster family is just fine with him not yet finding a forever home…)

Olive and KoKo, renamed Olivia and Lucky KoKo, found a wonderful home together with their very own dog named Coco!

Freckles has a new best friend in a retired gentleman who was happy for the companionship.

Precious went back to her mom where she is happy to be the only cat and quite spoiled.

We are sad to report that Morris passed away recently after a battle with cancer. But he was loved and cuddled in his final days and for that we are grateful.

The snakes were rescued by Central Virginia Reptile Rescueand many were released to their natural habitats. Others that could not be released now reside in a wildlife educational center where they help educate the public on why not to keep native species as pets. The turtles were taken to a reptile rehabber by Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator Gwenn Johnston. Gwenn works for a local vet office and volunteers locally with Wildlife CareAlliance. She does a tremendous amount of work helping with local wildlife rescue.

And the three dogs that were left behind are thriving in their respective homes.

Max became a foster failure and is living happily on plenty of land to run and play.

Susie, featured in our last newsletter, was adopted shortly after its publication! We’re so excited for this sweet girl, as she is such a gentle, loving soul.

Tila remains the final foster waiting from this group. She is the beautiful Shar Pei mix that has the patience of a saint and so much love to give. Who will be the lucky person that wins her heart and becomes the final entry into this happily ever after rescue story?