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We're especially pleased when a former shelter waif gets special recognition, such as these recent ones: "Oreo" (companion/guardian angel of disabled former coach, attends games and is mascot of football team), "Caesar" (starred as Toto in high school production and became the talk of the town), "Shaggy" (prime example of take-your-dog-to-work, sh… read more

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Three legs, black, part pit. The perfect pet? Her “parents” and their other doggie think so! I fostered Linda Gail after amputation and got to visit her yesterday, complete with lots of puppy kisses. She’s at least the seventh amputee HSCC has cared for and successfully placed. read more

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I’m envisioning a loooonng line of healthy, wagging, purring animals that were rescued by HSCC and happily adopted. Most look much like they did when with us. However, many bear no resemblance to the pitiful creatures they were when taken in. Quite a number required special care, treatment or surgery in order to make it to adoptability. We work h… read more

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Linda Gail, the mostly lab puppy with the amputated leg, is a sweetheart. She's not quite four months old and is much like any other pup. She's playful, loving, almost crate trained. Her hair feels like velvet. Someone who'll overlook the black dog, part pit factors--which really don't matter--will have a great pet. read more

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This morning Sylvia (Baron's pretty mother) and her canine cohort were frolicking in their huge back yard. The home is en route to the shelter, and I usually glance over there from the highway. read more