Heartwarming Rescue of Rico

Rico was rescued by Hopes Haven from a neglectful situation.  He lived his life in a dirt outside area with no shelter.  On the rainy/icy he would press up to a wall and try to keep dry under the 1' eve.  He weighted under 60 lbs and lost all of his hair due to severe mange.  We had eco life him into the back of an SUV to get him out of there.  

Marsha Chambers of Hopes Haven allowed me to foster Rico.  He had to be bathed 3 to 4 times a week, letting the solution sit on him for 15 minutes.  He was a real trooper - standing there patiently each time while the solution worked on his mange.  

Slowly his hair started growing back.  As he gained weight he became stronger.  The first week he spent in our solarium.  I can still remember the first time I invited him into our house.  He came in tentatively as if he couldn't believe he was being invited in!  

Rico met his new family in the courtyard at Hopes Haven.  Marsha had not seen him since the day we first got him and she was totally stunned.  He looked amazing.  

Rico jumped right in for his ride to his forever home.  Michell and her son Brian were so excited.  Rico goes every where when the family ... the beach, camping, jogging xxx

Rico is up to 130 pounds of solid dog.  He is an amazing dog with an amazing family.  I miss him so much ... I will never forget Rico!

I got a call to rescue a kitten with goopy eyes, severely infected.  When I picked him up at about 4 weeks old, I discovered he did not have eyes at all.  He was the cutest kitten and full of energy and spunk!  Nothing stopped Rocky from exploring.  

Rocky loves everyone and is the first one to seek out your attention.  He is friendly with almost any cat that comes into the boarding facility:  and has learned two avoid the unfriendly ones.  

Rocky is very laid back. He loves spending the warm days outside in the enclosed area.  Frequently spread out on the lounge.  He is probably the most loving cat on the property.