Inspiring Lab Rescue Tale Finds Recognition In Pet Rescue Contest
January 27th, 2012 by KittyKitty
The amazing rescue and recovery tale of a lovely Labrador Retriever name Pepper recently won the 1st place prize in a competition conducted by Purina Pro Plan and Rally to Rescue. In accordance with a MarketWatch.com report, Sheryl Hogan rescued the homeless dog and her Den Animal Rescue team was given the grand prize in recognition of the efforts they put in to get Pepper back on her feet. When Sheryl found Pepper abandoned on the road in February this past year, she refused to leave the traumatized dog alone and made certain that Pepper got all the professional medical and emotional attention she deserved to bring her back to normal.
How Sheryl Hogan found Pepper
Pepper was tossed from a car and deserted on the highway. Sheryl happened to watch this shocking incident on a wintry February day as she was driving back after rescuing animals due to be put down. If not for Sheryl, Pepper wouldn’t have managed to make it through the icy wintry day on her own. Sheryl rescued Pepper and went to see the veterinarian only to discover that Pepper had encountered several fractures and also hip dysphasia. Pepper also showed symptoms of considerable hair loss from malnutrition and parasites. Pepper had endured a lot of emotional trauma, and was tremendously untrusting and fearful.
Pepper’s winning battle against all odds
Sheryl realized that Pepper demanded physical and emotional attention over a lengthy amount of time. Sheryl proceeded to deal with Pepper herself rather than handing her over to foster homes. Sheryl sat by Pepper for many weeks and talked to her all the time before she gradually started accepting affection through lab gifts and gained trust. Initially afraid of the smallest sounds, Pepper ultimately found her stride and became a joyful dog. Pepper is currently a permanent member of the Hogan family. Pepper is also an integral part of Hogan’s animal rescue shelter. This inspiring account of inner strength and resolve to survive is a ray of hope for other pet devotees.
How Rally to Rescue and Purina Pro Plan help
More than 60 articles were presented to the judging panel that narrowed it down to 10 final contestants. In excess of twelve thousand votes were taken from June through October who determined that Pepper’s story of survival was a source of inspiration. Pepper and Sheryl will be honored on Thanksgiving Day before the National Dog Show. The winning duo will also get exclusive backstage tours and tickets. As well as a personal interaction with distinguished dog expert David Frei, Sheryl’s Den Animal Rescue will in addition receive $5,000 worth of pet food coupons from Purina Pro Plan to help out with providing nutrition to the rescued animals.
Purina Pro Plan expressed their thanks in rewarding such acts of bravery and courage along with commitment. Calling this tale a shining illustration of pet rescue, the competition is an endeavor to honor agencies that work towards an improved life for abandoned pets through adoptions as well as volunteering. The Rally to Rescue is an element of a pet rescue crusade founded by Purina Pro Plan and has helped over 400,000 pets obtain a caring home. The organization also has contributed over $1 million to the program in the last 2 years.
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