Seven Katrina Pets Still Waiting At The Marin Humane Society For Homes
Operation Save-A-Pet Katrina
(NOVATO, CALIF., February 27, 2006) - They found safe harbor from the storm. What they haven’t found yet is a new home. Of the 250 animals rescued after Hurricane Katrina and brought to the Marin Humane Society, three dogs and four cats are still waiting for new loving families. On the occasion of the February 28 national pet adoption effort, “Operation Save-A-Pet Katrina,” which is launching in more than 20 cities across the country, the Marin Humane Society highlights these seven survivors who are impatiently waiting.
“None of us will ever forget seeing Brutus for the first time,” says Sheri Cardo, Humane Society spokesperson. “He arrived on the third Katrina flight, September 16, and, as he slowly emerged from his crate, we gasped because he was just skin and bones. This three-year-old Rottweiler was, without a doubt, the most emaciated dog we had ever seen. He was also sweet and personable, and we all fell hard for this big, skinny guy.” After heartworm treatment, surgery to repair a joint condition and lots of nutritious food, Brutus has become downright gorgeous and is ready for a new home.
Henry arrived after the flood with inflamed ears and missing hair. After several months of healing in foster care, this beautiful, pale, eight-year-old cat, who sports both a green eye and a blue one, has had enough of cages and wants his new home now. Oh, Henry!
Charming Kelsey was the last to arrive from the hurricane region, driven to the Bay Area by a local veterinarian in late fall. You couldn't ask for a sweeter, more loving friend than this two-year-old Lab who is just about finished with her heartworm treatments and ready to say “Cheerio” to her many friends at the shelter.
Four-year-old Mona, a tabby, is slightly shy, but extremely affectionate, according to her foster mom. She even likes hanging out with the family dog! But she is also ready for a home of her own.
Topaz kitty lost his way during the storm and is still feeling a bit overwhelmed by the long, strange trip he’s been on the past six months. This five-year-old orange tabby has beautiful eyes and a sensitive soul. He’s also been declawed, so he’s seeking a quiet, indoor-only home.
Seven-year-old Alley, a handsome black-and-white male cat, has a special story, but we’ll never know what it is. We can only guess what happened to part of his right ear. It’s taken Alley awhile to come out of his shell, but he’s starting to enjoy life more and has begun dreaming of life outside the shelter.
Last but not least, there is Sybil, a calm and gentle German Shepherd who has been enjoying life in the Humane Society’s foster program at San Quentin for the last several weeks while completing her heartworm treatment. Her inmate partner has grown very fond of her and has taught her some new tricks. At six years young, this Southern belle has decided that the temperate Bay Area climate suits her just fine and she is ready to settle into a peaceful, loving home.
“It’s been six months since their lives were turned upside down and they’ve coped admirably with all the changes,” says Cardo. “Now they’re eager for one more – finding a home they each can call their own.”
