12-year-old Sassy might not be around today if it wasn’t for HART. Her former family decided to get a new puppy, and that didn’t go over well with poor Sassy. She was absolutely terrified of the new puppy. Unfortunately, her former people decided Sassy should be euthanized because she wasn't adjusting to the puppy. Luckily, a brave volunteer stepped in and convinced them to relinquish Sassy to HART instead. Thankfully, HART doesn’t have any age or temperament restrictions for intakes, like other shelters sometimes do, so we were able to give her a place to heal from her trauma.
Sassy has been very vocal about her displeasure in being replaced, uprooted, and living in an unfamiliar environment with strangers. Until recently, Sassy has been mistrustful of most people. However; she has begun to bond with a few people at HART. She will seek out attention from those people, and will even sit on their laps and purr. She has also taken a liking to some of our young visitors, and plopped right down in their laps for some love. Some days it is all still a little overwhelming for her, but we are excited and encouraged to see the progress she is making. We know she will someday soon find her purr-fect new family who will love her unconditionally, and make her happiness top priority, as she deserves.
Sassy’s story is an example of why it is so important to help make sure we reach our $10k goal this GivingTuesday. Every dollar donated helps. We truly appreciate your support!