Who says your soulmate has to be human? Here are 5 animal-owner connections that will warm your heart — and their stories all started with a rescue.
When Daisy Mae was first adopted, she was taking medications for anxiety and depression. After settling into her permanent home, she was weaned off of the medications.The next time you consider getting a pet, Seandhi Vincent wants you to think about Daisy Mae. Daisy Mae is Vincent’s 13-and-a-half-year-old red Australian cattle dog mix adopted from the SPCA of Texas. Vincent wasn’t looking for a permanent relationship with a pet when she came across Daisy Mae’s online profile in 2022.
While adopting comes with many rewards, there are also potential challenges to keep in mind. It’s important to ensure it’s the right match for both you and any potential pet. Every pet rescue is a celebration. Here are four more special stories of North Texas animals and the people who said “yes” to adoption.Zadie, a blind, 7-month-old cat, was nursed back to health at the Rees-Jones Foundation Medical Wing at Operation Kindness in Carrollton before she was adopted.Zadie was just under 2 weeks old when an animal control officer saved her from a bed of fire ants in Junction, Texas.
Felber marvels at Zadie’s resilience. If she walks into a wall or another object, she just keeps going. “It’s amazing to see how far she has come,” says Felber. And she’s growing more confident every day. “Ziggy is always waiting for me when I open the garage door, and now, all of a sudden, when I come home, Zadie is sitting there with him waiting, too.”Alani was rescued by the Richardson Humane Society.
Clifford fell in love instantly. After meeting her several times, she took Alani home to briefly foster, ensuring it was a good fit for both before officially adopting her. While the transition, accompanied by loads of positive reinforcement, has been “pretty seamless,” Clifford says there’s never a dull moment with Alani, who has her own Instagram page .
Belanger, whose sister-in-law is a semiretired veterinarian and sits on the DBL board, started the intense application process for the program a year ago. After Walker was placed with her in January, the pair worked with trainers at home and at school for four days to prepare for their new partnership.
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