{"id":3429,"date":"2011-12-22T08:14:51","date_gmt":"2011-12-22T16:14:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.noomii.com\/blog\/?p=3429"},"modified":"2025-02-26T10:33:01","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T18:33:01","slug":"give-christmas-to-the-dogs-in-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.noomii.com\/blog\/?p=3429","title":{"rendered":"Give Christmas to the Dogs in Need"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n\nA Holiday Reminder: Caring for Homeless Animals<\/strong>\n\nThe downtown area was decked with holiday lights and d\u00e9cor, and everyone bustled to and fro on a chilly and festive night. A movement caught my eye, and I watched as a small black dog ran into the middle of traffic, narrowly avoiding being hit. Numerous cars slowed but continued on their way.\n\nI was en route to serve eviction papers\u2014not the easiest thing to do around the holidays, especially in a struggling economy. Stopped at a red light, I noticed the dog wandering from car to car, as if searching for its owner. As it approached my truck, I instinctively opened the door and called to it. To my surprise, the dog jumped in and sat in the passenger seat quite contentedly.\n\nI was only trying to help keep the dog from getting hit by a car. I wasn\u2019t looking for a new pet. My husband would not be thrilled if I brought it home, so I pulled over and called animal control for advice. Fortunately, the owners had already contacted them, and I was able to reunite them with their lost dog.\n

Don’t Forget the Homeless… Animals<\/h2>\nDuring the holidays, we get so wrapped up\u2014pardon the pun\u2014in shopping, cooking, planning, decorating, giving, and receiving that we sometimes forget lost and homeless animals also need love and attention. Recently, I enrolled in a community workshop that opened my eyes to the plight of strays and helped me discover more<\/a> about the resources available for their care. I have been blessed with opportunities to help several strays this holiday season. While my husband, who is not an animal person, has not been very supportive of my new hobby, I believe what I am doing is important nonetheless.\n

The Case of the Missing Dog<\/h2>\nIt all started in early November when a new client called with a special request. I work for a PI firm, Custer Agency, Inc., which typically handles surveillance, domestic investigations, digital forensics, and civil litigation support. So when “Jeff” called asking for our help in locating his missing dog, we all chuckled.\n\nWhile out of town, Jeff\u2019s small dog, “Gizmo,” had escaped from his backyard. A neighbor found him and took him to the pound, where a man in the parking lot expressed interest in taking him for his girlfriend. Without proper paperwork being completed, the dog was handed over to the man.\n\nWhen Jeff returned, he was devastated to find Gizmo gone. The neighbor, though apologetic, had little information about the man who took him. A tip at the animal shelter helped us track down the person. Through video surveillance and investigations, we identified the individual, located the dog, and reunited Gizmo with his rightful owner. Unfortunately, Gizmo had been abused, making the reunion even more significant.\n

Abandoned Pups<\/h2>\nSeveral weeks ago, two small dogs\u2014a brother and sister\u2014were abandoned at a local shopping center. I took them home and called animal control, only to be told they were full and couldn\u2019t take the dogs. They even suggested I let them go if I didn\u2019t want to keep them. I was shocked.\n\nLet them go?!?!<\/strong>\n\nInstead, I kept them and posted on Craigslist to find their rightful owner. After several days with no response, I posted again and was able to find a good home for them.\n

Animal Neglect is a Felony<\/h2>\nForty-six out of fifty states have enacted felony penalties for certain forms of animal abuse. Every day, animals are abandoned, injured, or killed. It\u2019s crucial that we, as a society, help protect them. Being kind and caring toward animals in need requires little effort, yet it can make a world of difference.\n\nIf you see an animal in need or suffering abuse this holiday season, give the gift of care and love. Do something about the problem\u2014don\u2019t just ignore it.<\/strong>\n\nShare your animal rescue stories in the comments below.<\/strong>\n\n<\/div>

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