What a difference love makes!

Posted on July 9, 2021

By ANGELA M. CASTELUCCI / Managing Editor
On June 29, an animal control officer with the Taylor County Animal Shelter arrived at work to find two puppies had been thrown over the fence surrounding the shelter.
Both were emaciated, petrified and covered with fleas, and their fur was horribly matted.
The animal control officer immediately reached out to Hearts for Hometown Dogs (HFHD), which facilitated transport of the dogs to Haile’s Angels Pet Rescue in Gainesville.
The veterinarian there examined them right away, and then two of their staff stayed late to give them both multiple, much-needed baths.
“The water in the tub was dark brown, and their flea load was nearly invincible to our bathing and medications. Both dogs were started on heartworm and parasite preventions, given yummy meals, soft beds and got peanut butter treats,” Haile’s reported.
One of the rescue staff is also a phenomenal groomer, and she expressed her excitement to groom these two boys. Failure to groom certain breeds of dogs that require grooming to the point where it affects their quality of life is an element of cruelty and neglect.
Fast-forward a few weeks and look at these boys now!
They are in foster homes getting tons of love, and will soon be neutered and available for adoption.
The community is invited to support Hearts for Hometown Dogs and their life-saving mission during an online auction planned this Saturday, July 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Items will be posted on the group’s Facebook page.
All proceeds will benefit the non-profit animal advocacy group.