Hope for Smokey

When I pulled up to the shelter this morning, I was so pleased to see Smokey, a gorgeous Husky, jumping onboard of an Eastbound S.U.V.

Smokey had been returned to CCHS by a heart-broken couple who did not feel that they could cope with Smokey's separation anxiety. True Separation Anxiety is a very challenging behavioral problem to deal with and most people who adopt a canine companion are not prepared to handle an issue so intense. (Separation Anxiety rarely shows up when a dog is residing at the shelter, so we have no way of predicting the condition prior to adoption).

With a diagnosis of Separation Anxiety, Smokey's chances for adoption from our shelter were grim, but we couldn't give up on him. Phone calls were made and within a few days, a representative of Northern Lights Sled Dog Rescue came out to meet Smokey. A few days later, the Rescue made a commitment and today Smokey was on his way to foster care. We have our fingers crossed for Smokey and thank the good people with Sled Dog Rescue who have opened their hearts and their homes to this beautiful dog.

We are also grateful to the volunteers who drove Smokey to Indy this morning! It made my Friday morning to know that Smokey was on his way.