Animal hoarding, though we all like to watch the show on tv and laugh, is a VERY serious issue and one that most of us cannot even begin to wrap our brain around.  We recently watched an episode where a woman had over 200 cats in her home.  Obviously unhealthy and a poor situation for the animals who are not cared for properly, animal hoarders believe they are doing right by the animal and that the animal is better off with them.  I can honestly say that I see both sides of the argument on this one.  In the above aforementioned situation, the woman was allowed to keep 85 cats after all was said and done – still mind blowing to you and I. 

Recently (July), right here in Philadelphia, there was a home that was housing close to 85 dogs, mostly chihuahuas.  Neighbors complained about an odor coming from the home and the 85 dogs were rescued.  All 4 Paws rescued two of those dogs, Eva and Gina.  Jason and I had both for about a week or so and just this week both girls went to wonderful homes. 

Eva

 

Gina

Precious, right?  

Well, yesterday we went back down to the PSPCA and found 2 more – Marcus and Sgt Pepper.  Originally they came in scared and shy – and now after baths, dinner and a good night’s sleep, they are perfectly at home on my couch – my favorite part.   Yesterday, in a cage, today we begin the search for their new homes.  Life is looking good for these sweet boys. 

So as of today, it’s a full house at the Causey’s – we have Rinji, a sweet, young beagle mix, Marcus, a one year old spaniel/chi mix and Sgt Pepper, also a spaniel/chi mix.  Many more on the All 4 Paws website too (www.all4pawsrescue.com). 

Rinji 8 month old beagle mix

Marcus 1 yr old spaniel/chi mix

Sgt Pepper 1 yr old spaniel/chi mix

 I used to get discouraged when a dog would come in to our home and show signs of shyness or signs that he or she was going to take some time to get used to us or our home or our dogs – no longer does that phase me.  That process has proven to take sometimes minutes to days – I have little control over the amount of time it takes but I must continue to encourage and provide a secure environment for these dogs until the right family comes along for them, which can also take minutes to days to weeks.  We have had dogs be downright reclusive one day, hiding in their crates (which I’ve become hip to), clinging to the fence in the yard, scared to move, to batting at me playfully and rolling on their back for belly rubs the next – AMAZING! 

Life…..is…..good…… 

If you would like to adopt any of these precious babies, please contact me (daniellecausey@verizon.net) or all4paws@comcast.net or visit the website at www.all4pawsrescue.com and as always, thank you for considering adoption!