A Bizarre Twist of
Fate Saves St. Bernard From Death Row
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Jessica hugs "Clunky"
rescued hours before his euthanasia. |
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Los Angeles, CA
March 5, 2008
Was it fate? Who
knows, but whatever made Jessica look on Craigslist this morning
must be the hand of Clunky's guardian angel. There he was, the
St. Bernard she had to give up in college two years earlier.
Frantic, Jessica jumped into her car and drove to Los Angeles
from San Diego, only to find that the previous owners had
labeled Clunky aggressive, and therefore he was not adoptable to
the public, only to Rescue Organizations.
MuttShack who posted the REDLIST posting on Craigslist responded
to Jessica's call for help. Working with Animal Alliance, a New
Hope Partner they immediately placed a hold on Clunky to stay
his date with death. MuttShack volunteers in San Diego organized
for a house check, and verified and cross-referenced Jessica's
information. With just precious hours to spare they ran over to
the shelter in Los Angeles to scoop him up. Clunky had been "Red
Listed" to be killed that day.
Back in San Diego there were tears of joy. "My brothers and
sister's couldn't believe their eyes when Clunky came bouncing
through the door." said Jessica. "He actually kicked my brother
out of his own bed the first night !" Ah well ~ things are back
to the way they used to be!
Jessica had to give up Clunky in college to a new owner when
their landlord's changed their policy and students were no
longer able to keep pets. Now Clunky is living with Jessica and
her siblings on a six acre property. This was probably the most
important lesson Jessica ever learned in college. Never give up
on your pet!
Redlisted cats and dogs in the Local Los Angeles Shelters are
euthanized because of "lack of space." MuttShack
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public forums and social network groups in order to find a last
minute reprieve and save a pet from death. Can you help us fund
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