Payson Roundup: Hope For Animals Who Endure Cruelty
Filed under: Pets 911 - June 30, 2008
By Lisa Boyle
It was just another afternoon at Payson Humane Society. Lots of work to do. Lots of hungry mouths to feed. Lots of laundry. Lots of bacteria, parasites and germs to kill.
Payson Animal Control backed in. As much as we like the folks who are “Animal Control,” it’s rarely a good thing to see them show up.
On this particular afternoon, the officer showed up with nine dogs. Seven of them were tiny puppies who had already perished at the hands of the cruel human who had been in charge of their well-being. The remaining two were the mother and sole surviving pup of this litter of eight. The mother came with a name, Roxie. We named the surviving pup Junior.
Some animals that have experienced brutality are permanently damaged. But, amazingly, some are not—they strive to move forward. This Mommy dog was one of those not damaged. She, from the very moment she was handed food, water and blankets, realized things were looking up.
There’s a lot to be learned from these animals. The first lesson that comes to mind—there is never a time to give up. The second lesson—look for the good things life offers.
We see so many wonderful animals at Payson Humane Society. It never fails to puzzle us how someone could turn their back on such beautiful souls. But they do, and we are there waiting to open our doors and hearts to the forsaken, and to do our best to see that they find a loving, forever home.
Once they are spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped for identification, we know they at least have a better chance than when they came to us.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
For a limited time, we are offering a voucher program for a free spay or neuter surgery for your pet. Donations are appreciated and needed, but if you can’t afford a donation, we will still try and help as long as the grant money is available.
If you’d like to learn more about this program or our feral cat and TNR program, both of which will dramatically reduce the number of animals who reach a sad end, call or visit us on the Web.
To learn more about Payson Humane Society and the many loving animals who live there, call (928) 474-5590 or visit www.PaysonHumaneSociety.com, www.petfinders.com, www. pets911.com or www.dogsindanger.com. You are also encouraged to visit us in person at 812 S. McLane Road and let us show you around. We can provide tours on a scheduled basis.
Please also consider volunteering, donating or fostering as this time of year we are desperately overcrowded with animals that have been misplaced or turned over. You never know, you may find the friend of a lifetime!
One more way you can help the precious critters at the Payson Humane Society—donate your unwanted/junk vehicles. PHS will receive $50 to $100 for each vehicle. For information on pick-up, call (928) 474-6174.
Pet ID tags for $5 are available locally. All money will be donated to Payson Humane Society. Get yours at Elder’s Creations, 107 W. Wade Lane, Ste. 1 or call (928)474-6174.