When Caryn, a dedicated rescuer, logged into her Facebook, she was confronted with a heartbreaking post.
It was about a group of dogs trapped in an abandoned property nearby, their fate uncertain.
As a rescuer for the Humane Society of Mason County (HSMC), Caryn couldn’t stand by. Seeing that the authorities hadn’t arrived in time, she knew she had to act. Without hesitation, she decided to visit the property herself and assess the situation.
Not While I’m Here
When Caryn arrived at the scene and saw the heartbreaking conditions these pups were living in, she couldn’t hold back the tears.
“[They] were found abandoned, living in squalid conditions,” the Humane Society of Mason County (HSMC) shared in a video about the pups.
The dogs were confined to a neglected, muddy backyard, surrounded by trash and dangerous debris. There were six dogs in total, including the sweet duo – Hank and Scooby.
Once the authorities arrived, they granted Caryn permission to organize the pups’ removal. Fortunately, she was able to quickly secure safe places for them. One pup was taken to People for Animal Care and Kindness, while the rest were cared for by the HSMC.
Quickly, the Mason County Society secured a loving foster home for a pup named Brutus. The rest, including Scooby, Hank, Tucker, and Ringo, found their way to a compassionate foster mom named Donna.
Time and Patience Bring Change
As time passed, Tucker and Ringo were fortunate enough to find their forever homes. Sadly, Scooby and Hank were not as lucky. Due to their traumatic past, both pups were extremely nervous and struggled to trust humans.
“Both boys were incredibly timid of new people, situations, and loud noises. But they thrived around other dogs, who helped give them confidence,” a representative from HSMC shared with The Dodo.
The dedicated rescuers never lost hope. They understood that when the time was right, the perfect family would come along and give these sweet boys their forever homes. And they were right! Just a few months later, Scooby was adopted.
“After 182 days with HSMC, Scooby has finally found his forever family! He loves his canine brother, and his new family will give him all the time he needs to feel safe and comfortable in his new home,” the representative shared.
Now, the only pup left was Hank. Given the remarkable progress he’s made since his rescue, everyone at the shelter is confident that his forever home is just around the corner!
“Hank has made incredible strides in his foster home, building confidence day by day. He’s polite and gentle with his older canine sister, who has severe arthritis, and he loves to race around the yard with his younger playmates,” shared a representative from HSMC.
If you’re interested in adopting Hank, visit the Humane Society of Mason County website for adoption information. Good luck, Hank!