Here's another massive thank you - this one goes out to the incredible staff at the Shenandoah County Animal Shelter. You are truly angels in disguise.
When I picked Lucy up, it was clear she had been well cared for. She’d been bathed, fed, and loved on. You even went out of your way to replace her ruined bed with a new one, and she’s already claimed it like it’s always been hers.
You took a heartbreaking situation and did everything you could to make it a little softer for her. That kind of kindness doesn’t go unnoticed.
The Shenandoah County Animal Shelter runs almost entirely on donations. If you’re able, they could really use your help. Here’s their list of needed items and their Amazon wishlist:
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The outpouring of generosity we’ve received from people across the country and around the world has been overwhelming. If you have it in your heart to help the shelter the same way you helped us, these folks would be deeply grateful.
There’s one moment from the day we picked Lucy up that I’ll never forget. As we were getting ready to leave, it finally hit her that she was going home. She was excited, but also emotional. Before she took that first step toward the door, she turned around and went back to nuzzle the woman who had cared for her these past two months. One last, gentle thank you.
That small gesture said everything about the kind of people who work there.
To every staff member at the Shenandoah County Animal Shelter: thank you. From the bottom of our hearts.