Just two dogs out of 170 need homes
Anyone who was ever the last kid picked for kickball can understand what it must feel like to be Hope or Dee Dee. They are the last two dogs (out of over 170) who haven’t yet found homes. The two were living in an awful breeder/hoarder situation in Nebraska until they were rescued by Nebraska Humane Society in May.
Click here to read about the rescue.
Pictured right: Hope, just after rescue. “They are two of the very saddest cases,” said Judy Varner, CEO of NHS. Both were terrified, and their little bodies were worn out from over-breeding. They were terrified at all the new experiences, like human contact and regular cleaning and interaction with people. But after months of love, both have flourished in their foster homes. Denise Gurss, adoption coordinator at NHS said, “They are becoming real dogs at this point; they are playing and interacting with other dogs, and they have learned to run around the yard and chase bugs.” Now all they need is to find their forever homes.
To inquire about adopting Hope or Dee Dee, call (402)444-7800 Ext. 272 or 219, or
fill out an application online.Hope
When Hope first came to the Nebraska Humane Society she was very depressed. In the early days in the kennel she did not move or eat. Her personality started to bloom when she moved into her new digs, the office of the executive director. During that short time she started to eat and act like a dog.
She has been in foster care with Happy the Westie. After coming home with her foster parents, Hope discovered she was a terrier and began to bark. She loves to take treats from people, but is still shy. Housetraining will take some additional work, but she is using potty pads to eliminate. One of her favorite activities is running through the backyard at her foster home. Grass is a new feeling she has found exhilarating.
DeeDee
Hello and nice to meet you! My name is Dee Dee (AKA Downstairs Dog to my foster family). These nice people think that I am a West Highland Terrier/ American Eskimo mix. I was Mommy to three beautiful puppies and now it is time for me to retire to a new home. My foster mom knows lots about me.
DeeDee is shy but curious and loves to go for walks and search for rabbits. She keeps the room she is confined to clean throughout the day and potties during her twice-daily walks. Once she knows a person, she will attach to that person easily and loves to have attention and to be petted. She knows how to go up and down steps and gets along with other dogs.
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