Proactive Relocation to the Rescue!
At PAL, we always say there is a person out there for every pet. However, sometimes it’s not the person that’s the perfect fit, but the place!
EDDIE
Eddie was adopted as a kitten and then, through no fault of his own, was returned to PAL at 10 months old. After spending nearly two years at our Adoption Center, it became clear that Eddie needed a little extra help finding his forever home.
“He’s a leather jacket-wearing, goatee-sporting renegade who loves being free to bust boundaries,” says PAL volunteer Lori Higgins.
So, we reached out to a friend of PAL at LiveBrineShrimp.com in Oak Hill, FL and asked if the farm, which supplies the aquatic industry, could use the loyal presence of an independent-minded feline with a proven track record of deterring rodents.
“We had recently adopted a farm cat who was not interested being outside in the slightest,” says Aquaculture Manager Ford Howell. “So, I drove 4+ hours to PAL and brought Eddie down to the farm.”
Within 2 weeks Eddie was out on the farm chasing fiddler crabs and earning his keep by ridding the farm of pests that hinder operations.
“Eddie is adventurous, affectionate, and very inquisitive, which has led to some pretty amusing antics” says Howell smiling. “He likes to paw at the feeder fish in the tank and he’s already fallen in twice!”
Not every cat is destined for the same life and just like people, some cats need different environments to reach their full potential.
“Eddie just needed to be outside and be part of nature to thrive,” says Howell. “When he’s not climbing trees and chasing crabs, I’m pretty sure Eddie is plotting to take over the world – or at least the farm.”
UBU
Ubu came to PAL with a collar embedded in his neck. The abuse he suffered through neglect was unspeakable. Long after his physical wounds had healed, Ubu continued to shy away from entering a crate and wearing a collar. He needed a second chance somewhere he could be free and continue healing emotionally at his own pace. We felt strongly that Grace Farm Animal Rescue in Islandton, SC would be Ubu’s saving grace.
“When I heard about Ubu, I knew I had the space and ability to give him a chance to get out of the kennel,” says Grace Farm Founder Robin Boeke. “He, like so many other dogs, became a product of an abusive environment, resulting in fear issues that eventually led to behavioral issues. With time, patience, love, and the right setting, these problems can be overcome.”
When Ubu arrived at Grace Farm, he found his very own “pup tent condo” complete with a rug, bed, doghouse, and lots of toys. The dog who longed to be free had finally found his happy place, nestled peacefully and harmoniously amidst nature.
“Every morning, I sing Ubu’s name on my way over to feed him and let him out into his yard,” says Boeke. “He gets all wiggly and smiles with a toothy, scrunch-face grin, and my heart explodes with happiness!”
The goal is to slowly introduce Ubu to the other animals at Grace Farm in hopes that he will eventually become part of their free-roaming pack.
“Ubu’s story isn’t over,” says Boeke. “He just needs the right family that can respect that he isn’t perfect. He is a happy, loving, silly dog with so much to offer.”
Eddie and Ubu are prime examples of how proactive relocation is saving some of the most vulnerable animals. We are grateful to LiveBrineShrimp.com and Grace Farm for seeing the beauty in two animals the outside world had forgotten.
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