Yep, life got a little crazy and it feels like I haven’t
been to the Wake County Animal Center (WCAC) in a month of Sundays. And it’s kind of true; my files tell me the
last time I took pictures of pups was mid-May. YIKES!
It’s been a rough few weeks for the shelter as well. There
have been so many “owner surrenders” and strays that they’ve had to euthanize
for space, which tears up the hearts of staff and volunteers horribly. Please,
please, please spay and neuter all pets (and preach it to others) and if you’re
looking for your new forever friend, just remember “Don’t shop! Adopt!”
Well, let’s meet some of the cuties I met and photographed
last Thursday.
Fizzle (WCAC ID: 90417)
This sweet ol’ girl has been at the shelter since July 5th.
She is a timid thing who looked at me with eyes begging to get her out of the
chaos of shelter life.
Sissy (WCAC ID: 90466)
Sissy also came in to the shelter as a stray on July 5th.
She was nicely mannered for being just a year old and is a great size – not too
small and not too big.
Swarles Barkley (WCAC ID: 90356)
Barkley is about a year old and has those wonderful
Pittie-bat ears. He was standing on his hind legs at the gate when I did my
walk through, but was a good little guy when I got in the kennel with him. I
think the stress is getting to him as I’ve heard he got into a kerfuffle with
one of the experienced dog walkers and is now in the back waiting to be
evaluated for temperament.
Piper (WCAC ID: 89890)
I don’t remember anything in particular about Piper and
maybe that (along with her color) is why she’s been overlooked at the shelter
since mid-June. She was sweet and sat nicely for treats – including taking them
gently from my hand. Just look at the love in her eyes – don’t you just see how
much she has to give?
Sammy Sweetheart (WCAC ID: 89305)
I saved Sammy for last ‘cause I just love an underbite.
She’s been around since the beginning of June and she is still full of joy and
playfulness. She is heartworm positive, but there are some new less expensive
alternative treatments that will give her a good long life.
All of these sweethearts need your help, whether it’s
adopting, rescuing, or fostering. Please go to the WCAC website and be a part
of the solution.
