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| Scout joins Shaggy in the backyard of her new home |
A rare story of opposite rescues now joined together. The story starts with our first rescue, Shaggy, who lived homeless for close to a year in an undeveloped property in the middle of the high-rent Galleria area. The other rescue, Scout, had a different life as part of a pack of homeless dogs in the Warehouse District of Downtown Houston.
Shaggy's and Scout’s paths crossed when they were boarded together after their rescue. During their brief meeting in boarding, you would have thought they had known each other their whole life. They played together with expressions of happiness and joy, the way it’s meant to be for these lovely creatures. Sadly, their rescue life took them into different directions. But by an act of faith, their paths crossed again.
Shaggy was very lucky and was adopted soon by a wonderful owner. Scout waited close to a year. We experienced an unfortunate situation when we almost lost Scout. Remembering their prior relationship, Shaggy’s owner heard of the story and she decided to take Scout into foster care.
Their reunion was huge. They seem to remember instantly where they left off. Better news came a few days ago, when Shaggy’s owner decided to adopt Scout as well. These two rescue girls from different lives are now a rare chance of happiness that not many receive.
Please allow us to thank the many involved in this happy ending: Laura Radler, Wulfe & Co., Karen LaBarba, Linda Sullivan, Lone Star Animal Recovery, Kelle Mann Davis, Gulfgate Animal Hospital, AC Boarding & Grooming, Natural Pawz – Sage, Ernie Zenteno, Mike Dominquez, Holly McDonald, Carole Yunkers and the many supporters and donators for these precious rescues. We thank you.
The students especially enjoyed the opportunity to hear how Chloe came from a background of abuse and neglect, but with lots of love and training, has learned to trust again and give back to the community. Barrio Dogs looks forward to more chances to reach out to the community on our educational mission.
Yes,
we cannot take in another, but we also cannot turn our back on this
neglect. We are calling our new Barrio Dogs rescue “Damian”. Ms.
Damian was the finder and rescuer and Barrio Dogs is committed to his
vet and boarding care. He was discovered with a family in Mason Park
Terrace, Greater East End Houston. The resident was starving and
doing nothing positive for Damian. He deserves and will receive
only positive hope now.
He was taken to Gulfgate Animal Hospital, where he started his treatment for
scarcoptic mange, given a medicated bath, antibiotics for his skin, plus
medicated drops for his eyes. He is on his way to feeling better.
Please help us with the long journey of care for Damian.
