Shelter Stories

Molly – The Adventure Potato

Molly – The Adventure Potato

Molly – The Adventure PotatoNot all pets come to PHS/SPCA ready to immediately become part of a new family. Some dogs, like Molly, need extra behavior training before they can become available for adoption. Molly was found as a stray and lacked manners: she was mouthy, jumpy, and stubborn. We knew...

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Panda – From Scraggly to Snazzy

Panda – From Scraggly to Snazzy

Animals need a good diet and “hair care” routine, just like humans do. When Panda was surrendered to PHS/SPCA, he had scabbing all over his body due to a food allergy, skin infection, and skin mites, as well as matted fur from lack of proper grooming. PHS/SPCA staff gave Panda proper grooming and medical care for his fur and skin. It made all the difference in the world for his health.

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Treya – Three Legs and a Huge Heart

Treya – Three Legs and a Huge Heart

We recommend avoiding the use of inhumane traps, and for a good reason: we don’t want animals to suffer. So, when tiny kitten, Treya, was caught in one it was not pretty, but her will to live is amazing.

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Bernard – Best Student in the Class

Bernard – Best Student in the Class

Bernard arrived at PHS/SPCA in December 2020. When staff first approached him, he sat nicely at the front of his kennel for treats and was eager for some play time. Once in the yard, it was immediately evident that he had tons of energy to spare and he thought toys were the best thing since sliced bread! Bernard was evaluated as a very sporty, high-energy dog with lots of toy drive and treat motivations. He would need an adopter who would give him lots of exercise, both physical and mental.

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Zippy – Transformation TAILS

Zippy – Transformation TAILS

Zippy - Transformation TAILSZippy came to PHS/SPCA with pup siblings. All were very fearful and under socialized. During their health check, veterinary staff found that they all were covered in fleas and diagnosed with a GI parasite. Which we treated with flea medication and antibiotics....

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Paddington – Looking for a home

Paddington – Looking for a home

Paddington - Looking for a home Paddington was a scared dog, covered in dirt, with very long nails, and some hair loss when he was found by a Good Samaritan then brought to our shelter. Paddington was even more fearful at first than the average dog, growling from his bed in the back of the kennel...

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Oscar – All He Needed Was a Second Chance

Oscar – All He Needed Was a Second Chance

Oscar – All He Needed Was a Second Chance Oscar didn’t have much of a chance or a lot of hope as he limped along a street… until a good Samaritan found him, and they knew right away that his front right leg was in bad shape. He needed veterinary care and a home to call his own. Oscar was diagnosed...

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