10, the organization partnered with local businesses and shelters to offer discounted adoption fees and other incentives. The event was a resounding success, exceeding expectations and demonstrating the community’s commitment to animal welfare. The organization’s efforts were recognized by local media outlets, who highlighted the event’s positive impact on the shelter’s population and the community.
From being on the news to being in new homes Adopters during this year’s Clear the Shelter event at The Heritage Humane Society were invited to spin the “Wheel of Pet Fortune.” Prizes included savings on adoptions and on merchandise in the shelter’s ReTAIL store. Among the highlights of this year’s event was a visit from WAVY TV 10 on Sept. 4. Meteorologist Don Slater helped showcase several adoptable pets, including dogs Rascal Flatts, Skye, Mini Max, and brothers Max and Rocko. By the following day, every dog featured on the segment had found a home, either through adoption or foster-to-adopt arrangements. Rascal Flatts and Skye were officially adopted, while Mini Max and the brother duo Max and Rocko went to foster homes with plans for adoption.
Pawsitively heartwarming stories Each one of the 137 adopted pets has their own story-filled journey that led to their adoption. Here are a few from this year’s Clear the Shelters chapter. Rascal Flatts. This little pup had his own moment in the spotlight that led to his life turning into a success story. After seeing Rascal Flatts in one of the news segments on television, Rascal Flatts’ adopter was instantly drawn to the little star. The next day, the adopter drove from Portsmouth to The Heritage Humane Society where he waited with great anticipation for an hour in the parking lot hoping he was the lucky one to adopt Rascal Flatts. He was, and now the two are a happy duo.
The adoption process was a whirlwind, with Delilah being picked up by a volunteer and transported to the new home. The new owner, a young woman named Sarah, was ecstatic about her new furry companion. Delilah was immediately smitten with Sarah, and they quickly formed a bond.
Finding homes for animals in shelters is a complex process, and it can be difficult to find the right match for each animal.
