Stay of Execution for Nine Animals

On March 19 Furkids fans granted a stay of execution for nine animals at a struggling rural shelter in South Georgia. Dogs Cara, Robin Hood, Sponge Bob, Tucker, Willow, Cregg and three kitties named Vera, Reva and Lola were saved thanks to donations from fans for their initial vetting, boarding and transportation costs.

Canine Intake Manager, Tina Ghering, and volunteer, Lindsey R., drove more than two hours to meet three dogs with hopes of bringing them into the program. This shelter had a nearly impossible deadline to place more than 200 dogs due to shelter overcrowding or the animals would be killed. We wanted to do our part, even if we only could take a few. The three dogs would have to be boarded since our shelter was 110% FULL! We drove there knowing it would cost $1,000 to rescue three of the larger dogs and hoping we could save more lives.

While we were driving we asked our Facebook fans for help to rescue additional animals. With their help we were able to save at total of SIX dogs and THREE cats from near certain deaths. Already two of the cats and one of the dogs have been adopted. Two other pups are healthy and ready for adoption. Check out Cregg (pictured right) and Willow on the website and consider making them part of your family.

The remaining three dogs: Robin Hood (pictured left), Tucker and Sponge Bob are heartworm positive and require more than $500 in medical care each and at least two months of medical observation. If you would like to consider fostering one of these dogs during their recovery please email foster@furkids.org
We still desperately need donations for their medical care, food and continued care. Please donate now if this rescue story inspires you, touches you or moves you in any way. Our animals rely on YOU to help keep them healthy and happy. Thank you for your support!