Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

2 dogs and a cat named Davy looking for homes

- By Abby Kirkland Abby Kirkland (abbykirkan­d77@gmail.com) is a freelance writer living in Mt. Lebanon.

Shelter Soulmates is a semi-monthly feature that spotlights animals from Pittsburgh area shelters who are looking for forever homes. Animals were available at time of publicatio­n.

Bertha

Bertha is a very sweet, 8year-old “special needs” pit bull who was found by good Samaritans and brought to the Washington Area Humane Society. She was underweigh­t and had lung problems and severe glaucoma in her right eye. Since being at the shelter, she has gained weight and had her eye removed. As her recovery continues, her other eye will need continued medication and veterinary care.

Bertha likes to chew bones, play with stuffed toys, explore when on walks and sleep on big, comfortabl­e blankets. Due to her limited vision, she needs to be the only animal in a home with no young children. If you would like to meet Bertha, go to www.washington­pashelter.org or call 724-222PETS. ext. 105.

Morgan

Morgan is a nearly 1year-old English shepherd/ Great Pyrenees mix who was surrendere­d to Heal Animal Rescue after her owners could no longer take care of her. She loves greeting people but is a little unsure in new situations, especially around cars and loud vehicles. She may take a few minutes — plus a walk with treats — to warm up but once she does, she is a very affectiona­te and sweet.

Morgan sees nearly everything as a game and is always looking for fun. She is very bright and with socializat­ion and confidence she would likely enjoy rally or agility work, or even make a great advanced obedience prospect. She is timid around new dogs but loves to run and chase. She is athletic and energetic and will need a fenced yard where she can play safely, or someone who will commit to walking her on a leash and giving her time to run in an enclosed area.

Though Morgan has reportedly lived around cats, kids and other dogs, a home with older children is recommende­d due to her energy.

This active and adventurou­s girl is looking for a family that will help her learn to trust and show her all the fun sides of life. Are you the home for Morgan? If so, please go to www.HealAnimal­Rescue.org.

Davy

Davy is an 8½-year-old cat who came to Animal Friends when his previous owner was no longer able to care for him. He is very sweet and loves sunbathing, catnip and curling up next to his person for pets. He is easygoing and could live with other cats, dogs or kids.

Davy is also diabetic and would need to go to a home where this condition could be managed; the staff at Animal

Friends will help his adopted family learn to do so. He has been with Animal Friends for more than a year and is currently living in a foster home.

Davy is one of Yana’s “special” felines, which means his adoption donation has been underwritt­en and he will be sent home with an individual­ized starter kit of supplies and other support. If you are interested in having a meet and greet with Davy, contact Animal Friends www.thinkingou­tsidetheca­ge.

 ?? Heal Animal Rescue ?? Morgan is an English shepherd/Great Pyrenees mix at Heal Animal Rescue.
Heal Animal Rescue Morgan is an English shepherd/Great Pyrenees mix at Heal Animal Rescue.
 ?? Animal Friends ?? Davy is an 8½-year-old cat at Animal Friends
Animal Friends Davy is an 8½-year-old cat at Animal Friends
 ?? Washington Area Humane Society ?? Bertha is an 8-year-old pit bull at Washington Area Humane Society.
Washington Area Humane Society Bertha is an 8-year-old pit bull at Washington Area Humane Society.

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