A stray canine scrounged for meals outdoors a McDonald’s — then her luck took a flip.
Natalie the canine was discovered “filthy and emaciated” and finally discovered her solution to foster mother and father Invoice and Donna Belanger. The 2 had been volunteers for the Golden Retriever Rescue of Southwest Florida and stated they felt a reference to the canine early on.
“She settled proper into our home like she belonged right here,” Donna Belanger advised McClatchy Information in a March 1 cellphone interview. “She wasn’t nervous. She didn’t pant. She was simply very blissful to be right here.”
Now, Natalie is settling into life with the Belangers, her new homeowners.
“She has her loving household and can by no means have to go looking a McDonald’s parking lot for food,” the rescue wrote in a Fb publish.
At one level throughout her journey, Natalie’s well being situations required a visit to a veterinary emergency room, the place she examined optimistic for heartworms.
“Invoice and Donna by no means hesitated with the information that she would have many months of remedy and vet journeys to get by earlier than we are able to spay her,” the rescue wrote. “They fell in love together with her after a number of days.”
Although Natalie’s story was posted on-line in late February, the couple signed adoption papers in December. Invoice Belanger advised McClatchy Information the canine is a “nice match” for his or her household and can begin remedy quickly.
Natalie, described as a relaxed and pleasant canine, is believed to be about 2 years previous. She was named after a 12-year-old lady who donated $1,000 to the rescue.
Dennis Guyitt, president of the animal group, stated Natalie’s story is a reminder that many rescue canines have points to beat.
“She got here to Invoice and Donna with the necessity to work by these points and turn out to be the canine she is at present, which is a loving, candy lady that they’re simply thrilled to have with them,” Guyitt advised McClatchy Information in a cellphone interview.
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