Dogs rescued from a Saskatchewan farm seizure earlier this year will soon be available for adoption at the Cochrane & Area Humane Society (CAHS).
Dogs rescued from a Saskatchewan farm seizure earlier this year will soon be available for adoption at the Cochrane & Area Humane Society (CAHS).
It has been more than a month since 70 dogs were seized from a Saskatchewan farm due to “animal cruelty ” according to reports, 10 of the dogs found shelter at CAHS.
“They are very nice dogs, we have not seen any aggression in them. They have very sweet personalities and are very gentle, ” said Tracy Keith, executive director of the shelter.
Since arriving all of the dogs have received dental work and been placed in behaviour classes, working on their social skills. Despite the need to be socialized, all the dogs have “wonderful temperaments ” and will be available for adoption in the following weeks pending their improvements, Keith explained.
“Some dogs have been improving in leaps and bounds, while others are taking a little longer, ” Keith said.
Currently there is one dog available for adoption but until the other dogs are ready to find their forever homes, organizers are seeking foster homes in the meantime.
Being able to care for all in the animals is not cheap and while the shelter avoids some expenses with the huge volunteer base, the rest of the funding comes from fundraisers, programs and adoption fees, grants, and private donors, including Cochrane realtor Kendra Watt, who recently helped raise $31,051 over the past year with two two-day fundraisers.
“I've always loved working with all animals ... it doesn't matter what kind of animal it is, I believe that it deserves love and respect (and) CAHS holds a similar belief and I respect the entire concept of the organization, ” Watt said in an email.
Working with the rescued dogs from Saskatchewan, Watt said she knows how rewarding it can be when rescue dogs finally come out of their shell.
“Seeing a dog transform from being terrified and confused to being loving, trusting and care-free is an incredibly satisfying experience for me, ” Watt said.
“Some of the most wonderful dogs that have found new homes started off in a fearful place and giving them the opportunity to experience a warm and loving adoptive family is a very rewarding experience. ”
For more information on how to help (or adopt) any of the animals with the Cochrane & Area Humane Society, contact the shelter at 403-932-2072 or go to the website at cochranehumane.ca.
