Lonnie came into the shelter when his owner had to go to a nursing home. Living inside, in a cushy little house was all Lonnie had known for years and years. When he came to the shelter, he quickly became depressed. He wouldn't eat and his coat began to look unkempt and ragged. Josy, the "cat lady" became concerned that it was more than depression that was affecting Lonnie so she sent him to the vet to get bloodwork. When the bloodwork came back it revealed that Lonnie had diabetes. Due to his age, the vet considered Lonnie to be "unadoptable". This was told to Josy on a Friday and she stressed and mourned for Lonnie all weekend. When she returned on Monday, she found out that one of the volunteers had taken Lonnie home. She would take care of him, give him the care he needed and a loving home for as long as he needed. Happy ending for Lonnie thanks to a loving volunteer who wouldn't settle for less for him.
The thing that saddens me is that since this shelter recently got new leadership, it seems to be too quick of an answer to just decide to put these kinds of animals down. What ever happened to publicizing the situation for offers of homes, or even help with his medical while he waited for a home? This is what we used to do way back when. This shelter is quickly becoming just a business now. Sad.
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