Today’s Pam’s Pal is Contessa, a four-year-old chocolate Labrador retriever mix from Animal Humane Society’s (AHS) Buffalo facility.
Once you meet Contessa, you’ll never want to let her go. She’s fun, energetic, full of life and has proven she can overcome any obstacle. When she was brought to AHS it was apparent that she had suffered injuries in her past—her rear right leg was deformed and she walked with a limp. X-rays were taken and they showed that she had healed bone fractures in the leg and in her hips. However, she gets around quite well and, at times, you can’t tell she suffered any injuries.
Contessa may need additional treatment as she grows older. For that reason, AHS is looking for an exceptional owner who will take her into his or her home with the knowledge that she’ll need a little more attention than other dogs; however, the reward will be ten-fold. Contessa is not shy with her affection and has the spirit of a puppy. She’s very curious and appears to see only the bright side of life.
AHS is able to care for animals like Contessa get the care they need and find the right home because of the generous support of the community and funds raised at their annual events. Their next event is the All Things Big and Small Book Sale. Now in its 14th year, the sale features an enormous selection of books, CDs, DVDs, and yes, even VHS tapes and vinyl records—all at competitive prices (most from $1-3). All proceeds benefit AHS.
If you’d prefer to donate to the event rather than shop it, AHS is gladly accepting donations of books at any of their five facilities through January 23. No encyclopedia sets, Reader’s Digest condensed books or textbooks please.
To learn more about the book sale and how you can give Contessa a life-long home, please call 763-522-4325 or visit www.animalhumanesociety.org.
Posted: December 19th, 2008 under Home.
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