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Owen's Story

9/10/2023

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On Fox 31- Nov. 24. 2022 ​by: Gabby Easterwood

"FORT MORGAN, Colo. (KDVR) — A woman who became ill couldn’t take care of her dog while she was admitted to the hospital, so the animal shelter where she adopted the dog stepped up. 
Julieann Bevins has a major heart condition and earlier this year her health was declining fast. It was on July 5, after months of her health declining, that she knew it was time to see the doctor. But she didn’t know what to do with her rescue dog, Owen. 
“I don’t have anybody I could leave him with to take care of him that I felt comfortable with, and I just got sicker and sicker, and it’s six months down the road and I can’t walk five feet without sitting down, I can’t breathe and I’m still trying to figure out something for my animal,” Bevins said.

Even though she’d had Owen for four years, Fort Morgan Animal Shelter said they’d take him in until she got better. 
“Within a few hours, I coded in the ER. I was in the ICU for five weeks, still calling the shelter and thanking them and saying sorry it’s taking so much longer and offering them donations,” Bevins said.

“I spoke to a lovely woman, Holly, who wouldn’t accept my donations. I ended up having to go to a rehab center, where I am now, and relearn how to walk. Everything. I couldn’t even lift a glass to take a drink by myself,“ Bevins said.

​The shelter never asked for money, checking in with Bevins periodically and letting her know Owen is doing just fine. The shelter’s kindness was a saving grace for Bevins. 
“With everything we’re being thankful for, our families and our homes and our pets, just don’t forget the ones that don’t have that. I just want people to know this and to donate and think about fostering,” Bevins said.
Bevins will be released from her rehab facility and reunited with Owen next week." Link to Story

Update: 
Owen reunited with his owner in June 2023. He had been with us for almost a year. And Bevins also adopted another dog when she picked up Owen. 
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Heidi success Story

8/27/2023

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Sunday Success Story from the Humane Society! Heidi is a two year old 50 pound German Shepherd, adopted from a shelter in 2022 after waiting three months for a home of her own. After 8 weeks of training, Heidi aced final evaluation and tests to be a certified therapy dog with an official vest and laminated ID card that says so.

Pretty soon Heidi and I will be going to local schools where we will work one on one with a counselor and child with problems who will talk to Heidi instead of the counselor. Heidi should be excellent at it as she has a very calm, and loving personality.

Yesterday, while entering local coffee shop, a loose dog ran up to us,
snapping and growling at Heidi who remained calm. Heidi is a great dog
who loves all, especially Pippin, the cat and me. We are lucky to have her. -Judy. 
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Oakley Success Story

8/20/2023

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I, the content creator of the Fort Morgan Humane Society’s Instagram, took home little Oakley when he was still being bottle fed after the article about the store came out. He has been with me since. I officially adopted him at the end of July. And is the king of the house, loves to play and cuddle. He is one of a kind! I can wait to see him get bigger as he fits more and more into my family! Sending love from Oakley and I! 
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CocoA (Camp's) Success Story

8/13/2023

 
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Sunday’s Success Story from the Bauer’s: Our family adopted Camp in February of 2021. We had always said we were not going to have dogs, but my husband, Thor, changed his mind and surprised me by pulling up to the Humane Society one day. By that time, he'd already  been working on this adoption for a couple months. He told me when he saw Camp for the first time, he told the employee, "That's my dog."  

Camp's original name was Cocoa, but Thor wanted to name him after the fishing lodge that he and his dad used to go to when he was little. Needless to say, it's a very special name.

From what we understand, Camp was put up for adoption because his original family was in a situation where they had to move, and that location didn't allow pets. I feel so badly for them, but I can't help but feel incredibly fortunate for us. He has changed our lives for the better! He brings us so much joy, and I'm happy to say that he's the most spoiled little dog in the world. And the cutest :)

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