Clatsop Animal Assistance

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Second chance for Chance

Photo of Chance giving some paw n his new home.

Chance giving some paw in his new home.

Chance was at the shelter for a longer while. He was kind of a shy guy. Even though it wasn’t so, a person might get the idea that Chance was aloof and asocial. This can be a serious disadvantage when you are one of 16 dogs vying for attention. Chance was loved by the people who worked with him and got to know him but we began to wonder if a visitor would ever take a shine to him.

Well, someone did. Chance was liberated by London and seems to be doing just fine, thank you very much.

Everyone here is thrilled to see this guy doing so well.

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John Boy Success Story

Photo Collage of Dax formerly John Boy

Dax formerly John Boy

John Boy, one of the seven puppies named after members of the Walton Family, is now known as Dax.

Melissa, his adopted human,  sent us note on his progress:

In early April, we drove all the way from Seattle to adopt him after falling in love with his PetFinder profile the night before. He’s now doing wonderfully in his new forever home! He loves running around Seattle parks and being the center of attention of all of our neighbors. We love him so much! Attached are a few pictures we’ve taken since we adopted him; he’s grown so quickly! We just wanted to say thank you for giving us the opportunity to adopt Dax into our home!

He’s a very happy, healthy little pup! We love him so much, and are so grateful for our adoption experience with you guys.”

Thanks, Melissa! These updates are like a little pep pill. Knowing that one of our wards has settled into their home-for-life and is doing well makes me smile and swell with joy. I’m sure other volunteers feels the same.

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Jasmine Success Story

Jasmine Settles Quickly Settle In

by Rodney Merrill

We become fond of our lodgers pretty darn quick and wonder about them after they leave.  No wonder, then, that we love hearing about them and seeing them in their new digs.

Julie and Clyde wrote to us to tell us that things are not only working out well for Jasmine but working out remarkably well and remarkably fast!

Jasmine is now Jacie and is already best friends with Raliegh, also a former shelter dog known back then as Michael.

“… you’d think that Jacie has lived with us for two years not just two weeks. She has fit into our household beautifully.

Jacie pretty much copies everything he does, even barking when she has absolutely no idea what he barking at (he’s barking at a car coming up the driving and she’s looking in the trees thinking there must be a suspicious bird in the area).

She’s pretty bonded to her “Angry Bird” toys and likes to keep them close by. All in all she’s very sweet, eager to please and so well behaved. We love having her as part of our family!”

Whither thou goest, I will go

There was a follow-up note and more photos soon after.

“Just a couple more pictures for you, she’s so stinkin’ photogenic I have about 100 pictures of her already! (I get a little carried away) Jacie is still doing fabulous. Her and Raleigh are just about inseparable; where one is the other is and she is definitely making Raleigh more active which is a really good thing.

Jacie just discovered the squeaky toys this weekend and wore herself out running around the yard squeaking her toy. She’s been great with all the company we’ve had come to the house and is definitely part of the family!”

Letters like these, with photos of former lodgers in their new homes remind us of why we are here. And it tells us we are making a difference.

What better way to start a new week?

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Financials FY 2016-2017 PDF

CAA Annual Overview with Financials 2016-2017

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Selina loses a leg but not her spirit

Selina

by Rodney L Merrill

Dog photographer, Christina, says “Selina always seems to look offended in her photos, but is a nice cat.”

She is an adult tabby cat with a beautiful coat in shades of brown with black stripes. As a result of a hit-and-run accident, Selina’s entire right front leg had to be amputated. Having no known home, she came to the Shelter when ready to leave the vet. Selina has done remarkably well at the Shelter. Her shaved front quarter has regrown its fur, her big incision with stitches too innumerable to count are fading into the past. She appears reasonably happy, is eating well and is quite efficient at hopping about on three legs.

Our talented cat photographer, Chelle, is out of commission for awhile after having foot surgery. Hobbling around the house got her to thinking about Selina lately.

“Selina came to the shelter fresh from the vet. Her front leg had been damaged beyond repair and had to be amputated. I remember the day I met her. I couldn’t help but think how scary it must be to have to adjust to having lost a leg in unfamiliar surroundings with an ever changing sea of faces. Selena was terrified and it was no secret. 

I worried she might never reach that turning point we all wait for, but then one day, one of our incredible volunteers worked a little magic and helped her turn that corner, and what a turn it was!

Selina now waits at the door of her cage when we arrive so she can come out for some magic. She socializes a little and then finds her spot to stretch out and nap. As wonderful as it is to see her engaging life now, it would be even better to see her go out the door. We’re determined that this sweet girl find the proper home she deserves.”

Missing a leg limits her jumping ability; but it doesn’t limit her mobility, use of the litter box, or, apparently, her enjoyment of life.

Ed says:

“Selina is friendly, affectionate and is a real trooper to maintain such a pleasant disposition through all that’s happened to her. What she now needs a guardian angel to comfort and love her, and give her a secure, nurturing home. PERHAPS THE ONLY HOME SHE HAS EVER HAD.”

If you’d like to share your home with a quiet, gentle cat, please come in and meet our sweet Selena. Getting adopted is the last corner she needs to turn.”

Petfinder Profile: https://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/33118330
Or call the shelter: (503) 861-0737
Follow us on: www.dogsncats.org
Apply to adopt. Application PDF is at the bottom of this page: http://www.co.clatsop.or.us/animalcontrol/page/adopting-pet

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