Stephen Foster
Holidays!
Home for the
By Katie Kurylo, Communications Coordinator
The best kind of day at Animal Friends is a day when a long-term resident goes home. Procedurally, there is nothing to distinguish these adoptions from any other. A family visits us, our adoption counselors work their magic and that family leaves with more fur than they came in with. But emotionally, the mix of joy, relief and a touch of sadness make these adoptions feel so much more special. Gia Marie and Gulliver Gia and Gulliver, two lovely Pit Bull mixes, were confiscated from a terrible situation on Aug. 3, 2012. They were adopted by a wonderful family on Sept. 21, 2014 – that’s a total of
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Gia Marie and Gulliver
779 days! For those 779 days, they overcame behavioral and medical issues with the help of our staff and volunteers. And when they finally found that perfect family, our volunteers threw their new parents a going-home party. Gia and Gully’s new parents keep their fan base updated on their antics through their Facebook page.
Paul A white, Californian bun, Paul, had a tough time finding a forever home. With beautiful, white fur and striking pink eyes, we think some may have been taken aback by his looks. Paul spent nearly a year and a half with us at Animal Friends, waiting for just the right people to take him home. It was a very happy day when Paul (renamed Jeckyll) hopped through our front door, new family in tow.
Steven Foster Steven Foster, an 11-year-old Domestic Shorthaired feline, was originally adopted from Animal Friends as a kitten. He came back to us in February of 2013. Our volunteers worked diligently to help him to overcome his fears of people and new places. This past October, we were visited by a couple with a specific request: to see the cats who had been with us the longest. They chose Steven and he has been quite happy in his home ever since.
Paul The holiday season is full of activity; attending parties, shopping, decorating and running around. Sometimes, it can be difficult to focus on what really matters most – family – this time of year. Our long-time shelter residents are still waiting (impatiently at that!) for their families to meet them. And please, adopt – don’t shop – this holiday season and open your hearts to an animal who needs you.
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