Word went out yesterday that chocolate labs Cleveland (6 years old) and Choco (7 years old) were surrendered to the Tri-City Animal Shelter by the family of an owner who had died. Both sterilized and microchipped. No health problems but not much hope. So many animals at the shelters and the older ones just aren’t as cute and cuddly as the pups and kittens.
Here Cleveland and Choco (pictured) had lost their owner, ended up at the shelter and were facing death.
According to reports, two rescues had fallen through and the boys only had til 4 p.m. today. Grim.
Then Paws in the City stepped up and had them tagged for rescue this morning. Yes, PITC once again rose to the occasion to save creatures in need. That’s the good news.
But you just know we’re not going to let it go at that. Paws in the City and the other rescue groups are drowning with needy situations nowadays. Yes, lack of spaying and neutering animals is a large part of the problem.
But both Cleveland and Choco had been neutered. They evidently had been very well cared for, but their owner made no plans for them if something happened to him/her. While no one wants to think that death or disability will be part of our lives, it’s a fact of life. For this reason, the responsible pet owner should plan for their pets. Yes, it takes a bit of doing, but it’s necessary.
Thank you, PITC and all who made this rescue happen, as well as all the others.
UPDATE: After rescuing the two Labs and taking them to the vet, it was discovered that Choco was actually 13 years old and suffering from cancer. The decision was made to put him down. Sorry to provide sad news, but if there had been any chance of saving him, the PITC folks would have done it. They are now trying to locate a foster home for Cleveland.
Katy says
Wait, so did they find a home or not? Such cuties!
Jeanne Prejean says
Katy: Sorry for the confusion. The boys were spared from the “kill list” because of Paws in the City “rescuing” them. But they have not been adopted. If you know of someone who might want to adopt or foster them, let the PITC folks know. They truly can use help in fostering as well as locating “forever homes.”
Thank you for asking.