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Written by LCAS
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Wednesday, 30 January 2008 |
THE BAD
THEBEAUTIFULLincoln County Animal Shelter Director Kelly Patton Brook The Good: Because of the special coverage from the press, two of the older citizens at the LCA-Shelter have been adopted. Our beautiful Pearl -- a ten year old female gray cat, that had been at the shelter for over two years, is now purring at home and is most loved. And then Puddles, a wonderful 9-plus shepherd mix, went to her forever home last week. Thanks for all the space the papers have given to these two animals. The Bad: As animal lovers from all over Maine now know over 70 animals were seized from a puppy-mill in Somerville two weeks ago . The horrible conditions these little animals suffered has outraged people in Maine. Twenty-four of these small dogs are now safe at the Lincoln County Animal Shelter. The others went to safe-havens in Portland. It’s tempting to write on and on about the horror of puppy-mills – to condemn those whose cruelty is beyond the pale – and we do… BUT The Good that has been shown by animal lovers from the four corners of Maine and beyond has shined a very bright light at the end of this dark tunnel of abuse. Support for the little ones at LCAS has poured in. Literally! The Shelter kennel is filled with food, toys, blankets etc. and these gifts have now overflowed into the shelter’s shed, garage, plus over-flowing into a huge truck, generously loaned to us by Big Al. There have been monetary gifts as well. The untiring and dedicated LCAS staff has worked around the clock for the little ones as well as caring for the many/many other animals now awaiting adoption at the shelter. Lest we forget the other homeless ones – cats and dogs – please visit the shelter and ask to see those ‘others’ who are waiting for you to take home. The little maltreated dogs are certain to find loving homes once they are released to the shelter (and we all pray for a speedy trial for their abuser ) but the other shelter dogs and cats, equally deserving love and attention and must not be forgotten. So many ask: “What can I do about IT all?” – violence that seems to be destroying our faith in the Good is felt ‘round the world – despair often follows … and then this week at LCAS we are embraced by the greater GOOD. GOOD come home to remind us that faith will never surrender to the BAD. Thank you – all of you -- for your many gifts of love. Kelly Patton Brook
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Phone Number at Cove’s Edge Rehab: 563-4683-- RECOVERING FROM BROKEN ANKLE |
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Pearl, Bandit and Puddles |
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Written by LCAS
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Wednesday, 30 January 2008 |
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Pearl, Bandit and PuddlesLincoln County Animal Shelter 882-9677 A New Year! Pearl, a nine year old grey cat, Bandit , a three year old Shepherd-Mix, and Puddles, a ten year old Shepherd-Mix, were not adopted in 2007. Each had been at the shelter for months. Many times their pictures have been in the Lincoln County News with their stories about the beauty of each one of them. But as of this Pet Page no one has come to give them a forever home.  | Someone was to come for beautiful Pearl last week . . . but alas . . . |
The dog walkers at the Shelter love the two dogs. Of course. They are beautiful on the leash – although Bandit needs to work off a bit of energy when on his first walk of the day. Puddles, a senior citizen with a floppy ear, is so gentle. She was brought in by an older gentleman who loved her but could not give her the care she needed. Bandit had foot problems but with a proper diet for his allergies he is ready to be adopted. Pearl would be the perfect cat for a younger or older person or persons.  | Adopting a pet – younger older – can change one’s life. Adopted animals know that someone chose them as a special member of their family. I’ve been made even more aware of this since my recent accident. Two weeks ago I shattered both sides of my right ankle. From a week in ICU to my now week-long stay in Coves Edge, people made aware of my own love for animals, have been telling me stories of their adopted pets. They bring in pictures of animals adopted from LCAS and talk and talk about their adopted family members. Some have adopted an animal with special needs, some an older animal, some a year-old large dog, who needs a lot of work, some a puppy or kitten… all take their animal home with much fan-fare from the shelter – shelter staff cheering, dogs walking to the family car with tails high and cats purring in their cages. |
Since being at Cove’s Edge my husband has brought three of our adopted dogs to visit. Animals are natural healers. Those of you have had an illness and have a cat or dog know this. They sense you need them close. They know. . . they just know. . . Pearl, Bandit and Puddles wait at the shelter for that forever home. If you adopt one of them bring them to Cove’s Edge to visit. Or any animals you have that you think would like to make those here feel a little better. I close by simply writing:PEARL
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Please visit them and visit all the wonderful animals who call LCAS home for now. Kelly Patton Brook
LCAS Director |
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