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Dog Abandoned On Highway Rescued By Foster

A dog who was abandoned on a busy highway in North Carolina earlier this month has been rescued by a foster, reports People Magazine. Madison Nygard, who works with a Holly Springs-based shelter, Pawfet Match Rescue, found the dog inside a kennel with a sign that read "Free dog, Free Kennel." Subsequently, she brought the pup into her home.

Foster rescued abandoned dog after seeing Facebook post

Nygard rescued the dog, Nova, after she came across a Facebook post by someone who saw the canine on the highway. She said she saw the post "a couple of minutes" after it went up and managed to find the dog within an hour.

"What happened for them to decide to, 'Let me just put this dog in a crate with no tray underneath on the concrete in 40-degree weather in the middle of the day, in front of a food truck on a major highway?"' Nygard asked. She later helped the pup get medical attention before taking her home.

"I got her in the house, and she came over, licked my kids, went over to my husband, and was loving on him," Nygard said. She noted that Nova loves cuddling up on the couch, which, according to her, could suggest the pup used to live in a home. She also added that the dog got along quite well with her and her family.

"My son was very sad when I brought her home because he was like, 'Oh no, she lost her family. What are we going to do, Mommy?'" Nygard said. Continuing, she shared, "I was like, 'She's going to be fine. We're going to take care of her. We're going to love on her.'"

Monica Horvath from Pawfet Match Rescue said the shelter will soon look for a home for Nova. She added that a former judge is "very interested" in adopting the canine and that once Nova completes her holding period at the shelter, her adoption "will likely be processed." Until then, the dog will enjoy life with her foster family.

Rise in pet abandonment cases after COVID-19 pandemic

Harvath briefly touched upon the rise in pet abandonment cases in the United States after the COVID-19 pandemic. "Since the pandemic, I think nationwide, it has been a huge problem where people adopted when they were at home a lot more often," she said. "And then they realize when they return to work that it's not as easy to manage the dogs."

Harvath also noted that spaying and neutering "fell off dramatically" during the pandemic since "people weren't going out." As a result, more puppies were born, contributing to the ongoing shelter crisis in the country.

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Dog Found Severely Abused In Chester County Now Recovering With Foster Family

The dog, named Ava, will live with a foster family until she's ready to be adopted

Friday, December 22, 2023 1:01PM

SOUTH COATESVILLE, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- The holiday is looking bright for a dog that survived horrible abuse in Chester County.

The dog, named Ava, will live with a foster family until she's ready to be adopted.

Ava met her new foster mom Thursday, who will continue to help her gain weight and recover.

Ava was found with a severed back leg, emaciated and covered in wounds after a tipster who heard the dog crying in pain at a home in South Coatesville called the Brandywine Valley SPCA earlier this week.

She was given emergency treatment, however, vets said she has many old fractures in her leg and ribs, as well as damage to her lungs and teeth. Ava also had to have her leg amputated as a result of her injuries.

"It's a miracle Ava survived with the type of injuries she has sustained. It's sickening to think about the trauma she's endured and we are committed to providing her with the medical attention and care she needs to heal both physically and emotionally," said Adam Lamb, BVSPCA's chief executive officer.

A suspect, who has not yet been identified, was arrested and charged with felony animal abuse.

Despite all Ava has suffered, vets say she is a sweet dog and is responding well to treatment. She is also enjoying the love she's now getting from volunteers.

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Pups Looking For Foster Homes This Holiday Season

If you want to spread the holiday cheer to our furry friends, there are dozens of animals in local shelters looking for some temporary love. The Animal Assistance League Slidell has launched its Holiday Foster Program to help animals take a break from the shelter during Christmas. Volunteer Holly Marshall says this helps the animals acquaint themselves into a loving home so they're ready for their forever family. It's also nice to let the animals feel the festive spirit during the holidays. "It also helps us because when the fosters return the dogs, they can tell us how the dog is. Because they spend time at home with the animals, whereas our volunteers, we only get a certain amount of time with them," Marshall said. If you'd like to foster a dog, you can call the Animal Assistance League of Slidell at 985-646-4267.

SLIDELL, La. —

If you want to spread the holiday cheer to our furry friends, there are dozens of animals in local shelters looking for some temporary love.

The Animal Assistance League Slidell has launched its Holiday Foster Program to help animals take a break from the shelter during Christmas.

Volunteer Holly Marshall says this helps the animals acquaint themselves into a loving home so they're ready for their forever family. It's also nice to let the animals feel the festive spirit during the holidays.

"It also helps us because when the fosters return the dogs, they can tell us how the dog is. Because they spend time at home with the animals, whereas our volunteers, we only get a certain amount of time with them," Marshall said.

If you'd like to foster a dog, you can call the Animal Assistance League of Slidell at 985-646-4267.





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