It's Worthy Cause Wednesday!
At 5 PM on Friday, April 14 the HSKL got a call that could not be refused. A family had too many dogs, with some in crisis. They said the situation had ‘got away’ from them.
It was a situation that had spiraled out of control. All the dogs needed immediate care.
The staff at the shelter rallied, and headed over to the house with two vehicles.
When they arrived, they met with the owner of the dogs. They asked for the sickest dogs to be surrendered to HSKL and then asked them to bring out as many dogs as they had cages for.
All the dogs were affectionate and had names, so the owner loved them, but the situation was too much for one family.
A short time later, the HSKL had triaged 20 dogs. Three of the dogs needed urgent vet care. They loaded all 20 into their vehicles and raced to a vet hospital.
After leaving the three dogs needing care, the team from HSKL arrived at the Shelter at 10 PM on Friday and sprang into action. All the dogs had intake exams, baths, vaccines (if they were well enough), and parasite control. They were all fed and had water. By 2 AM Saturday, all the dogs had been safely bedded down for the night.
We don't know how long these dogs will be in the care of the Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes. Three of the young pups are pregnant. One young pup has an irregular heartbeat. All of them will need to be spayed and neutered. As of Saturday, two moms in active labour, and one more being monitored.
Right now, all the rescued dogs need your love and care to see them through the next few weeks. Please help us and the Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes to support these pups.
People need to know that they can call HSKL before a crisis. HSKL does not judge, but supports all our community members with kindness. They will help any family with too many dogs or pets needing support. If you know anyone struggling with their pets, please encourage them to call HSKL. With donors like you by our side, we can all act to fix the situation.
Please, if you can help, reach out to the HSKL at 705-878-4618 or go to HSKL.ca
Go Serve Big!!!
Gary Plummer
At 5 PM on Friday, April 14 the HSKL got a call that could not be refused. A family had too many dogs, with some in crisis. They said the situation had ‘got away’ from them.
It was a situation that had spiraled out of control. All the dogs needed immediate care.
The staff at the shelter rallied, and headed over to the house with two vehicles.
When they arrived, they met with the owner of the dogs. They asked for the sickest dogs to be surrendered to HSKL and then asked them to bring out as many dogs as they had cages for.
All the dogs were affectionate and had names, so the owner loved them, but the situation was too much for one family.
A short time later, the HSKL had triaged 20 dogs. Three of the dogs needed urgent vet care. They loaded all 20 into their vehicles and raced to a vet hospital.
After leaving the three dogs needing care, the team from HSKL arrived at the Shelter at 10 PM on Friday and sprang into action. All the dogs had intake exams, baths, vaccines (if they were well enough), and parasite control. They were all fed and had water. By 2 AM Saturday, all the dogs had been safely bedded down for the night.
We don't know how long these dogs will be in the care of the Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes. Three of the young pups are pregnant. One young pup has an irregular heartbeat. All of them will need to be spayed and neutered. As of Saturday, two moms in active labour, and one more being monitored.
Right now, all the rescued dogs need your love and care to see them through the next few weeks. Please help us and the Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes to support these pups.
People need to know that they can call HSKL before a crisis. HSKL does not judge, but supports all our community members with kindness. They will help any family with too many dogs or pets needing support. If you know anyone struggling with their pets, please encourage them to call HSKL. With donors like you by our side, we can all act to fix the situation.
Please, if you can help, reach out to the HSKL at 705-878-4618 or go to HSKL.ca
Go Serve Big!!!
Gary Plummer
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