Spring 2024 Volume 3 Issue 1
PROVIDING SECOND CHANCES TO ANIMALS SINCE 1870
Resilience Amidst Tragedy: Shiba Inus Find Hope, Healing and Homes with Your Reliable Support The unwavering support from our donors means the world to 43 Shiba Inu dogs who managed to survive harrowing living conditions. Though tragically, not all were as fortunate. In October, because of your care and concern, we acted quickly in response to one of the most flagrant cases of neglect and abuse that had already taken nine lives. A concerned citizen reached out to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department to report dreadful neglect. In response, a detective promptly engaged the Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) to rescue and assume temporary custody of the dogs, who ranged in age from one year to 14 years old. Upon receiving the request – which included photos of sick and extremely emaciated dogs –the ACT team acted immediately, joined on-site by a staff veterinarian from
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the Missouri Department of Agriculture. The living Shiba Inus were starving and suffering from various injuries and health conditions. They received urgent veterinary care at HSMO’s Macklind headquarters, as well as compassionate attention from our shelter staff and foster families. Emergency rescues of this nature demand that we act quickly. The availability of reliable funds allows us to act with the urgency required. We extend our deepest gratitude for your unwavering commitment to our mission of providing a fresh start to animals who undeniably deserve a second chance at a loving, forever home.
Your generosity made a profound difference. Take joy in knowing that they are now living their best lives!
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