This is my very first blog post. Can you believe it? I’ve been viewing the comings and goings of
the shelter for over three years, and I’ve just now only gotten the idea to
write about it.
For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Anna and I’m
the official shelter queen. I’m in charge of all of the humans, and I have to
make sure to keep a sharp eye on them.
The topic of my first post is one that many of you have
already heard about. But it’s one that I have the inside scoop on, since I hear
and see everything at HATS. I’d like to talk about Doug, that emaciated dog
found in town a few weeks ago. Let me start off by saying I don’t
particularly like most dogs, but Doug is okay in my book.
He was so skinny when he came in, I didn’t even recognize
him as a dog! But it’s a wonder what a little time and some TLC can do. In just
under three weeks, Doug has gained almost 30 pounds! Can you believe that? And
he’s been making friends with everyone at the shelter and learning some new tricks! His tail never stops moving!
I have to admit, I was a little jealous of him at first, but
after I saw how genuinely happy he was for a simple bowl of food, I decided he
was a cool pup. I mean, I get grumpy if I miss my afternoon snack! I have no
idea how that dog managed to be so sweet to everyone after the condition he came
to HATS in.
Doug is not quite up for adoption yet, though. He still
needs to gain a little weight and have his neuter surgery once he is given a clean bill of health. But for those of you
interested in potentially adding Doug to your household, you can fill out an
interest form, located on our website at www.hatsweb.org under the Adoption tab.
Doug seems to really enjoy all of the love and support that he has been receiving from everyone near and far. He especially enjoys his gifts! He is always sleeping on his bed or chewing a rawhide and I have no idea why, but he seems to really love those sweaters and coats that the humans put on him. We are still collecting donations to for his medical care. Donations can be made to the Colton Fund for Special Needs Dogs via http://www.hatsweb.org/?product=colton-fund-for-special-needs-dogs
Thanks for reading, humans!
P.S.
I really like Sheba wet food. So while you’re out
shopping for Doug, keep me in mind too, will you?
