If you have just a minute, I would like to tell you about one little, six pound dog that we named Styx.

Styx came to us on a Saturday, one hour and a half after closing time. We answered the door as it was clear the tiny dog needed help. The well-dressed owner thought he had gone blind and did not want him anymore. We accepted him without hesitation. His white fur was stained brown and was so badly matted that our volunteers stayed and worked with him for more than five hours. First, they carefully removed the tear soaked fur from over his eyes so they could see if medical attention was needed. Fortunately, his vision was fine and as soon as he was able to see us, he started giving kisses.

After the fur on his ears was freed from the fur by his mouth, the volunteers clipped out the rest of the knots that were full of sharp, tiny sticks. His tail started to wag the instant it was untangled from the fur on his back, and it did not stop until after he had a warm bath and was snuggled sound asleep on his pillows here at the HSCC shelter.

In the days that followed he was tested for heartworms, given all of his vaccines, micro-chipped, and neutered. Now Styx is in a home of his own, and we receive glowing reports on how well he is doing with his new family.

On behalf of those like Styx that are safe in our care, those that we have helped stay in loving homes, and those who are still lost or in despair,  the Humane Society wishes to thank you for your support. It will help us make a positive difference in the lives of animals in need and those that care about them.