Rescued Is Our Favorite Breed BY SUSAN BROWNING SCHULZ
Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue exists to rewrite the future of abused and abandoned dogs and cats. Volunteers work closely with animal control officers and other rescue organizations to reduce the number of animals being euthanized at local shelters. Last year, more than 800 animals were adopted.
Keeva, when she was adopted as a puppy and now, 13 years later.
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“One of my favorite stories came recently from a fostered dog who ended up getting adopted,” said Kelly Long, relationship manager for Mostly Mutts. “Queen Anne, a hound mix, came to us pregnant and heartworm-positive. After giving birth to her litter, she needed a foster home to care for her during heartworm treatment. A foster family was found who gave Anne amazing care during her recovery. Since the dad in this family was against adoption, they focused on fostering. “Queen Anne went up for adoption, but the right home for her never materialized. Soon, this lively pup had worked her way into the affection of her entire foster family, including Dad. Anne’s adoption was finalized. This family shared with me how Queen Anne had brought them closer together. This rowdy girl grew into a very special dog. One evening, while everyone was out, their home was broken into. Anne not only frightened the thief but stood guard by the open door, waiting for her family to return. What a good girl.” Since its founding in 2004, Mostly Mutts repeatedly has shared stories of dogs and cats finding purpose, love and “furever” homes. After losing her beloved pet, Stacy found an adorable female border collieshepherd mix puppy on a pet-finder site and went to a Mostly Mutts adoption event at a local pet store. “I thought I had missed the opportunity to adopt her,” she said. “But the puppy I had seen on the site was left home that day because her shots were not completed yet. I
