Winston

While volunteering at my local shelter, 14 year old Winston was brought in by the police, taken from his owner, due to cruelty and neglect. His fur was matted with feces, urine, and mud. Neurological problems, due to being kicked, caused him to lean to the left. He was depressed and had to sit in his cage for three months while they prepared for trial. I visited him everyday and told him no one would ever hurt him again.

At the last minute, the cruel owner defiantly relinguished custody of Winston because, if he lost the case, as his lawyer suspected he would, he would lose his security clearance at work. I thought the shelter would then put Winston to sleep because he suffered from arthritis and neurological damage, but instead, they put him up for adoption. Although I already had three rescue dogs, I adopted Winston for what I thought would be his final days. I had his teeth cleaned, gently brushed his fur everyday, gave him a comfortable, snuggly bed, got pain medicine to help with his arthritis, gave him clean, fresh water and nutritious food, modified the house so he could move around with ease, and gave him lots of love.

Winston spends his days surrounded by love and happiness.  He also contributes very much love and happiness to our home in return.  Adopting is the best thing anyone can do!  You are paid back hundred fold.

Donna Courain
Herndon, VA