Dolly and more animals up for adoption in Phoenix-area shelters this week
Every year, approximately 6.5 million companion animals enter shelters nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Of those, about 3.3 million are dogs and 3.2 million are cats.
Each week, The Arizona Republic highlights a handful of the many pets up for adoption at Valley shelters. To check the status of a specific animal, please contact the shelter directly.
Dolly: She will always love you
As a rescuer of more than 15,000 sick, injured and abused pets each year, the Arizona Humane Society has taken care of many differently-abled pets throughout its almost 65 years of existence. While each pet is unique and special in its own way, AHS is celebrating specially-abled pets in honor of their nationally dedicated day that took place last week.
One such pet is Dolly. Dolly, an adorable 4-year-old black Labrador Retriever, has shown how persevering she is after undergoing surgery to remove both of her eyes due to medical complications. Rescued as an injured stray in March of this year by an AHS Emergency Animal Medical Technician, this resilient lady underwent more than a month of medical treatment both in shelter and in a Foster Hero home and has adjusted incredibly well to her new life.
This sweet pup has a huge heart, loves attention, is potty trained and, like most blind pets, has shown that with a little help and patience, she can navigate this world just as well as her seeing counterparts. While not much is known about her past, Dolly can be a little bit shy at first but promises to open up with lots of love and comfort while she learns to navigate her future forever home.
How to adopt: The Arizona Humane Society’s Virtual Matchmaking Adoptions by appointment is available to place pets with their forever families. Interested adopters can view available pets, like delightful Dolly, and schedule an appointment online at azhumane.org/adopt. Additionally, all AHS pets have waived adoption fees now through May 15 thanks to the Bissell Pet Foundation!