Each week, The Pet Rescue Center features two adoptable pets and their stories. This week we are featuring two 5-year-olds…both relinquished to The Pet Rescue Center by their owners. Although we primarily rescue pets from high-kill shelters, we receive dozens of calls per week from pet owners who, for a variety of reasons, need to find new homes for their pets. Unfortunately, due to space and financial constraints, we are not able to accept most of these pets, but Spud and Ophelia are two of our recent relinquishments.
Spud's Story...
Hello! I’m Spud, a very handsome Red-Nose Pit Bull Terrier mix that was brought into The Pet Rescue Center on June 8. My dad was called to work overseas. He tried finding me a new home, but his deployment date got moved up, and we ran out of time. He reached out to The PRC and they fell in love with me because I’m such a gorgeous, sweet boy. I know commands like sit, lay down, shave, high five, stay, and I also take treats very gently. I love to go on walks, and I get along with other dogs, and of course, I like all kinds of people. I’m a little confused about why my dad is gone, but am happy to be at The PRC and will adjust well with a new family. Do you have room in your heart and home for a big handsome boy like me?
Spud is 5 years old, chestnut colored, and weighs approximately 75 lbs. He is neutered, housetrained, up-to-date with shots, good with kids, good with dogs, and good with cats.
Ophelia's Story...
Hi! My name is Ophelia. I am 5 years old, female and am a gorgeous Turkish Van mix. A very nice girl cared for me and did everything she could to keep me healthy, but she had to relinquish me to The Pet Rescue Center in May. I was originally found on the streets all banged up and my owners never came to find me. A poor diet had contributed to bladder stones, which needed to be removed. Thankfully my girl fixed me up and got me into shape. That was several years ago and now I am quite healthy and in need of a family to love! I am a quiet lady that would love a calm house to live in. I am indoors only and don’t want to be outside again. I don’t mind other cats. My previous home had 6, which is why I couldn't stay. Please come see me and give me a chance at a new life!
Ophelia is already spayed, up-to-date with shots, good with kids, good with dogs, and good with cats. Her coloring is mostly white, she has short hair, and of course, she has the most amazing eyebrows! On June 14, Ophelia’s picture (taken by a PRC volunteer) was featured on Cat Photo Friday on Instagram by the Ellen Degeneres Show – her unique beauty helped her photo receive almost 90,000 “loves” on Instagram.
Never heard of this breed? The cat known in the United States as the Turkish Van is a rare and ancient breed that developed in central and southwest Asia, which today encompasses the countries of Iran, Iraq, southwest Soviet Union and eastern Turkey. They were first brought to England in 1955 as the Turkish cats, but this was later changed to Turkish Van to avoid confusion with the Turkish Angora. Although the breed has an ancient lineage, the Turkish Van is a relative newcomer to the United States, arriving in 1982. They are considered regional treasures in their homeland, and are not readily available for export to other countries. Even in areas where the breed has been known for centuries, they are still relatively rare.
The Pet Rescue Center, located inside Alicia Pet Care Center in Mission Viejo, is a 501c3 non-profit organization that rescues, rehabilitates, and re-homes pets saved from euthanasia at high-kill shelters and other at-risk situations. These pets are provided with a veterinarian-supervised, temporary sanctuary, while they work to find an adopting family for them. We have successfully saved and adopted out more than 600 dogs and cats in the past five years. To view our adoptable cats and dogs, to volunteer, or to make a donation, please visit us online at www.thepetrescuecenter.org or call 877.277.7938. You can also "like" and follow us on Facebook.
All interested parties must fill out an Adoption Application, which will be reviewed to find the best possible match for the pet and for the interested family. Pets are visited by appointment only, but times are flexible. Please email Casey Oliver, Director of Operations, at The Pet Rescue Center, at adopt@thepetrescuecenter.org to arrange a meeting time. The adoption fee is $300 for dogs and $150 for cats, and includes spay/neuter, microchip, flea treatment, deworming, regular veterinary check-ups, and current vaccinations. This fee helps to defray the costs of medical care, supplies, and boarding while the animals are in their care.
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