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Jack, formerly known as Buddy, and I met last Saturday at the Pet Expo. I saw a picture of him online and the BF and I wanted to check him out. After speaking with WPHS, they informed us he would be at the Expo, so the BF and I drove down to check things out.
As my luck would have it, when we arrived, "Buddy" was on hold for another family. Disappointed, we decided to explore the Expo then go to the Humane Society to see other furry friends who were in need of homes.
First impressions - What a LOVELY facility!! I've volunteered in shelters and worked with pets for years now... most facilities smell like, well, pee or poo. Not this one. It was well lit. It was bright and friendly. It made you want to explore!
When we walked in, we asked where we could check out dogs for adoption. The lovely girl at the front desk pointed us in the direction. Once we opened the door, the "greeter" aka "doggie in front of the door" began to bark. We said hello and explored all of the kennels for our potential new friend. As fate would have it, one of the volunteers found us and said Buddy had returned from the Expo and was released from his hold. He was able to be adopted. Shortly after, Buddy came home with us and became Jack.
The staff at WPHS were just wonderful. They don't want the pets to go to just anyone... the want the pets to go to the right homes. They truly care about the animals that enter their shelter. You can see it in the facility, in the staff, in the cats, dogs, rabbits... everyone and everything shows that the Western PA Humane Society is a quality institution.
I will forever be grateful to them for my furry boy, Jack. If you are able to volunteer, donate, or fund-raise for this no kill shelter, I suggest you do. I know I will be :)
See you in May for the Pittsburgh Marathon weekend as I run for Team WPHS!
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