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Amazing
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There isn't a week that goes by without one of us, or one of the many people we come in contact with having some story of horror and amazement in saving an animal's life. It is all worthwhile, because every life is worth saving.
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This is Charlie the choodle. Looks like a bit of a terror huh? He's actually an incredibly sweet chow/poodle mix who lost most of his hair due to the all too common disease, mange. We shaved him and treated him... |
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Sometime ago, an 8 year old Golden Retriever and Shephard mix called Belle, came to us under unfortunate circumstances. Her owner called us and asked us to keep her temporarily as she had to leave the state to undergo cancer treatment. She expected to come back to get Belle after two months. Well, we had Belle at S.T.A.A.R. for nearly one year and sadly, never heard back from her owner. However, last month we had a wonderful gentleman come to adoptions looking for one of our older dogs who may have a problem getting adopted because of age. He previously had two dogs however his oldest dog passed away and he now felt it was time to bring another one into the family. This special adoptor said that he wanted to help out a dog in need and in turn provide a new companion for his dog and himself. He later adopted our darling Belle and she is adjusting very well to her new, loving home. What a wonderful opportunity for sweet Belle and what a great match for her new family!
Thanks to you, Belle had the chance to find a new home. She is a beautiful dog that may not have had the chance to wait such a long time to find a new family if she had been anywhere else. |
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Tork (as we named him), a doberman pinscher, was found on the side of the freeway by a caring person. He was in poor condition. On the surface, he was scratched, cut up, missing one eye, and had a large tumor in his chest. After his first visit to the vet, he was also found to have heartworms. We treated all of these problems at a tremendous cost.
But, all the treatment Tork received was worth it. A handicapped individual who appreciated Tork's special needs adopted him. The two have become very attached and Tork is very protective of his new companion, Chris Heath. "Other people passed up Tork because he looked different, " Chris says, "but that's okay because it gave me the chance to adopt him. Tork is very attentive and even sleeps next to the bed at night".
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Cases like Tork and Charlie are not uncommon. Over the years, S.T.A.A.R. has had many success stories and rescued many wonderful animals on the brink of death. Sometimes a pregnant dog or cat is found on the verge of having puppies or kittens. Sometimes, the puppies have already been born and need immediate medical attention. Many organizations refust to take newly-born puppies and kittens because of the large costs and time involved in caring for newborns. Most shelters euthanize all but the most "perfect specimens", or if they are not in the perfect "adoptable" age, breed or size range. Through experiences like Tork's, we have seen the truth in the idea that there is someone to love for everyone. And even the worse "lost case" can be saved and found a loving home. Often, in return, this same "lost case" saves the hearts of those who work to save it, and the heart that opens wide enough to let the "less than perfect" animal inside.
We also have older pets that need good homes. They have often been well trained and are already house or crate trained. Often they have served their owners well for many years, but perhaps a tragedy befalls them and their friend who is aged dies. They are left homeless through no fault of their own. They make wonderful and loving pets, but sometimes people overlook them in their desire for a puppy, thinking that an older dog won't become as attached to them as a puppy will.
We would like to encourage you to think differently and consider an older dog.
Because of the nature of dogs, being pack animals and needing desperately to belong to a "group" they become very attached very quickly when they are welcomed into a new "pack". It is very unusual for a dog to not become swiftly and strongly attached to the new family he has become a part of, especially after he has become aware that he is no longer alone. In the case of abused animals, the process can take longer, but they are no less able and eager, once you have gained their trust, to love and be loved. Like most dogs, their loyalty is then unparalleled. |
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