The 12th annual Adopt-a-thon at La Plata County Humane Society was a booming success despite the fact that we were competing with River Days. Although, we did not reach our goal of 60, we adopted out 52 cats and dogs! We were out there selling hot dogs and hamburgers, doing a pit bull pool party and getting a mighty sunburn (caution: do not underestimate the power of the sun). As Pit Bulls for People, an organization run by 2 fellow interns at LPCHS, were out and about getting dogs adopted and volunteering for the big event, we decided to hold a pit bull pool party! Pit Bulls for People works to change perceptions of the breed, as well as get pit bulls at the humane society adopted. We had Griz, Yohan, Harley Quinn, Zuis, Maddie and even Rocky (even though he's not pit) out there having a blast. Even though the dogs had to make do with our wimpy kiddie pool, they managed to keep cool and strut their stuff for all the people who came out to support.
Willow & Morgan (Pit Bulls for People), Trent, Rachel and I hanging out with the pits!
Maddie and Zuis hanging out with a friend & Ken Hibbard, Educ. & Outreach Coordinator
Maddie's gettin some sun!
Griz flirting with Harley Quinn (like always)
Look at that smile!
Rocky doesn't care about the pool.... he's getting some shade
Yohan, the swimmer!
Special Adoptions
Not only was the pool party a slam dunk, but I'd like to take a moment to contribute to happy tails. For no rhyme or reason, some dogs end up at the shelter for months and months. We had some long-timers finally find the perfect home this weekend, and that is what makes this all worth while. Tucker and Gracie both found a family after 70+ days in a kennel. Just a little patience is needed for every soul to find a mate.
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