He deserves to be angry. Humans have not been kind to Mongo. He was adopted out by the Animal Defense League several months ago. Into what we had every reason to believe was a good family.
But you never know.
Several weeks ago Mongo's humans approached ADL about returning him. When we said yes, they asked if they could then pick him up after their vacation. "We just don't want to spend money to board him," they said. We explained we are not a boarding facility. They said they understood and would bring Mongo to ADL the next morning. They never showed.
On Friday, May 2, we got a call from the San Antonio city pound. Mongo had been on death row there. In act, he'd been anesthetized, just to euthanizing him when they scanned him one more time to see if he was micro-chipped. He was. They called the owners who said they didn't want him. Then they called ADL -- because our name always comes up along with the adopting families when we've micro-chipped the dog or cat.
Mongo was back at ADL that afternoon. He was covered with bite marks including two on his shoulders which were still oozing blood. Our veterinary clinic patched him up and once again Mongo is waiting for his forever home.
This time, when he is adopted, let's hope his new humans are indeed committed to giving him a home for life.
(c) Ron Aaron. 2008
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When I saw Mongo's picture, I could see such sadness in his eyes. Anyone can see the poor lil guy has had a rough life. I pray to the good Lord Mongo's next family will definately be his forever family.
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