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Miami Herald
25-07-2025
- General
- Miami Herald
‘Sweet' pup survived hurricane. Now she's ‘living a cattle dog's dream' on farm
A 'sweet' pup survived a hurricane — then she got 'the ultimate happy ending.' 'She's living a cattle dog's dream now on a farm with lots of animals and lots of room to run, swim, and play to her heart's content,' Malinda Massey, marketing manager for a North Carolina animal shelter, told McClatchy News in a July 24 email. 'Seeing her not only heal but thrive in such a perfect environment is exactly why we do what we do.' The Forsyth Humane Society celebrated the heartwarming adoption after Lucy experienced a rough patch. The shelter said she had been living at another facility when it was 'devastated by Hurricane Helene,' which left parts of the Southeast with catastrophic storm damage in September. When Lucy landed at the Winston-Salem humane society, she was limping due to a broken bone. A team at Bedrock Veterinary Specialists was able to save her leg and help with the healing process. 'Lucy's injured leg definitely took a toll on her,' Massey wrote. 'She was on strict exercise restriction due to her leg injury. Cattle dogs like Lucy need jobs to do and lots of enrichment, so our team worked around the clock to ensure she was mentally stimulated.' At one point, someone tied to the veterinarian's office felt drawn to Lucy's 'sweet, adorable, and happy' personality. Though the woman was hesitant to take the dog home at first, the two soon kicked off their next chapter together. 'It was a big adjustment for her to walk around the farm with me and see all of the new things and animals,' said the woman, identified only as Brittany in a Facebook post from the shelter. 'You could tell by her face and eyes that she loved it instantly! It did take Lucy some time to adjust to my current pack of pups and to learn that the chickens were not to be chased and caught with our mouths!!!' The woman said Lucy became even more affectionate after she adopted her. Now, the pup loves being close to her new owner — unless she's trying to herd animals like geese or horses. 'It's the ultimate happy ending that fills our team with joy,' Massey wrote.
Miami Herald
26-06-2025
- General
- Miami Herald
‘Joyful' dog wagged his tail so hard, it had to be amputated. He needs a home
A 'joyful' dog wagged his tail so hard, it had to be amputated. Now, Marley has healed and is up for adoption at a North Carolina animal shelter. 'Marley is MUCH happier with his little nub tail,' Malinda Massey, marketing manager for the Forsyth Humane Society, told McClatchy News via email. 'When his tail was longer, he developed happy tail, a common but painful issue in dogs who wag their tails enthusiastically (and a little too much). His tail was so long and thin that his repeated tail wagging in his kennel and on other surfaces caused an open wound that would not heal on its own.' Marley had surgeries before his caregivers decided to amputate part of his tail. Now, he's 'just as loving and happy as ever,' the Winston-Salem shelter wrote June 25 in a Facebook post. 'Post-tail amputation, Marley is free to wiggle to his heart's content, and he's pain-free...,' Massey wrote. 'Part of Marley's length in stay is certainly due to his tail amputation and the recovery from that procedure!' At the shelter, Marley has become one of the longest-term residents. He was surrendered in March when one of his previous family members had allergies. Marley is believed to be a 2-year-old mixed-breed pup. He's known for his sweet nature and enjoys going on long walks before unwinding on the couch. 'I love people, and I get along with most dogs,' the shelter said in an adoption profile written from Marley's perspective. 'I'm big ball of friendly love and great energy, so if you've got space for me to roam and a spot for me to relax, I'm the perfect fit for you.' As of June 26, Marley still waited for a new owner. Details about the shelter's adoption process can be found at 'He is a wonderful and loving dog who just hasn't had his chance to shine yet,' Massey wrote.
Miami Herald
15-04-2025
- General
- Miami Herald
Senior shelter dog overlooked for a year finds ‘perfect' home with familiar face
A senior shelter dog was overlooked for more than a year — then came a heartwarming adoption. Honey Bun now has the 'perfect' home — with a familiar face. A North Carolina animal shelter said the dog had been living with a foster mom, who eventually decided to adopt her. 'She's such a sweetie and I love her very much,' her new owner told the Asheville Humane Society in an April 11 Facebook post. 'I feel so lucky that she came into my life.' Honey Bun got a second chance after she landed at the shelter in March 2024. She had anxiety, possible arthritis and eyes that didn't 'work as well as they once did,' the shelter wrote in past social media posts and an email to McClatchy News. 'Honey Bun came to us as a senior in rough condition — sporting a lengthy list of medical concerns, she required a great deal of care,' the humane society wrote. 'Sweet, patient, and easygoing, our staff fell in love with Honey Bun. She gave as much as she received through limitless affection.' As Honey Bun spent months waiting for a home, Hurricane Helene devastated parts of Western North Carolina in late September. In the wake of the storm, the senior pup was one of roughly 100 dogs who had to be transferred to another facility. A shelter worker, only identified as Grace, stayed behind to spend extra time with her. 'Honey Bun and Grace had a powerful bond,' the shelter wrote in October. 'Grace knew transport was necessary for Honey Bun's happiness, even if that meant not sharing the adoption experience together.' Honey Bun landed at the Forsyth Humane Society in Winston-Salem, which placed her in a foster home. The shelter said her foster mom, identified only as Susan, was dedicated to caring for the 'calm,' snuggly dog. 'Susan cared for Honey Bun like she was her own, never complaining about the requirements of her care, choosing instead to celebrate her personality, companionship, successes, and 'happy hops,'' the humane society wrote. 'Susan sent us updates on Honey Bun regularly, and even hosted a tiny reunion at her home for the members of our staff who had bonded with her.' Over time, the 11-year-old, mixed breed pup was overlooked. The shelter said people often pass over senior dogs, especially those with medical issues. Then the shelter shared the good news that Honey Bun finally was matched with the 'perfect adopter': Susan. Several Facebook users celebrated the pup as she kicked off her next chapter. 'Staff was elated to see her adopted,' the animal organization wrote. 'One staff member in particular gushed at what an exceptional sweet dog she is and that her adoptive parent is perfect for her.'
