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Ginger and Louie are two of “old dogs” that have lived at a sanctuary called Pet Rescue, Inc. in Miami .jpg)
since they were puppies. But now time is running out for this senior pair as their refuge is being forced to close its doors.
Like so many animal rescue groups, Pet Rescue Miami has been hit hard by the bad economy and donations have dried up. So after 27 years, the orphaned cats and dogs that have called the sanctuary home must leave.
Most of the pets have been placed with new families thanks to the efforts of volunteers, but no one has come for Ginger and Louie. So, volunteer Kathy Cremer sent out an e-mail blast to animal rescue websites asking for help before the November 1st deadline.
Ginger and Louie are a sweet pair of senior dogs who have a special bond with each other. Ginger is a13-year-old Pointer-terrier mix and her beau Louie is a12-year-old Shepherd mix. They have been inseparable since Ginger lost her front leg to cancer 5 years ago.
Both dogs have lived at Pet Rescue Miami for more than 11 years and have watched hundreds of dogs get adopted, while they have been overlooked. Now volunteers are asking the public to take a second look at them.
Cremer said, “You would think a dog with three legs would be at a disadvantage, but not Ginger. You should see her dig. And Louie is a big kisser that thinks he is a lap dog. They both love to walk on their leashes and when Ginger can’t keep up with Louie, she just lies down and rolls over until he comes back.”
Cremer hopes the two dogs will be able to live out the remainder of their years together. Pet Rescue, Inc is asking anyone interested in adopting the duo, to complete the online application form.
Pet Rescue, Inc. was founded in 1982 by tennis pro Gardnar Mulloy who mortgaged his house to buy the four-acre property that he turned into a sanctuary for homeless pets.
The current board of directors agreed to merge with the Humane Society of Greater Miami in order to solve their money issues. But the Humane Society is an “adoption center” and not a “sanctuary” and therefore only accepts adoptable animals.
This means Ginger and Louie will not be able to move to their facility and their future is very uncertain. If they don’t find a new home, they may be able to move to a sanctuary in another state, but volunteers are worried how this will affect them.
If you know of anyone who might like to give two senior citizens a good home, please have them contact Pet Rescue, Inc. at: www.petrescuemiami.com
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