Sunday, December 11, 2011

Labrador Gifts Are A Perfect Way To Show Your Pet How Much They Are Loved

8:57 AM
By Carrie Haley


An extraordinary rescue and recovery account of a wonderful Labrador Retriever name Pepper recently won the first place prize in a challenge conducted by Purina Pro Plan and Rally to Rescue. As stated in a MarketWatch.com report, Sheryl Hogan rescued the abandoned canine and her Den Animal Rescue team was rewarded the grand prize in recognition of the hard work they put in to get Pepper back on her feet. When Sheryl found Pepper deserted on the highway in February last year, she refused to leave the distressed dog alone and made sure that Pepper got all of the professional medical in addition to emotional attention she deserved to bring her back to normal.

How Sheryl Hogan found Pepper

Pepper was thrown from a vehicle and abandoned on the highway. Sheryl happened to see this alarming occurrence on a snowy February day as she was driving back after saving animals scheduled to be put down. If not for Sheryl, Pepper would not have lived through the freezing wintry day on her own. Sheryl rescued Pepper and traveled to the vet only to find out that Pepper had sustained some fractures as well as hip dysphasia. Pepper also exhibited symptoms of severe hair loss from malnutrition and parasites. Pepper had dealt with a lot of psychological trauma, and was tremendously untrusting and anxious.

Pepper's winning battle against all odds

Sheryl knew that Pepper necessitated physical and emotional care over a lengthy period. She decided to take good care of Pepper herself in place of passing her over to foster homes. Sheryl sat by Pepper for several months and talked to her everyday before she slowly began accepting affection through a labrador gift and gained trust. At the beginning afraid of the slightest sounds, Pepper ultimately found her stride and became a joyful dog. Pepper has become a permanent member of the Hogan household. Pepper is also an important part of Hogan's animal rescue shelter. This uplifting story of inner strength together with conviction to survive is a ray of hope for other pet devotees.

How Rally to Rescue and Purina Pro Plan help

Over sixty articles were submitted to the judging panel that narrowed it down to 10 finalists. More than twelve thousand votes were taken from June through October who identified that Pepper's story of survival was a source of inspiration. Pepper and Sheryl will be honored on Thanksgiving Day before the National Dog Show. The winning duo will also receive exclusive backstage tours and tickets. In addition to a personal communication with noted dog expert David Frei, Sheryl's Den Animal Rescue will in addition receive $5,000 worth of pet food coupons from Purina Pro Plan to help in providing nutrition to the rescued animals.

Purina Pro Plan expressed their thanks in rewarding such acts of valor and commitment. Calling this account a perfect example of pet rescue, the competition is an attempt to honor establishments that work towards a better life for homeless pets through adoptions in addition to volunteering. The Rally to Rescue is an integral part of a pet rescue campaign established by Purina Pro Plan and has helped more than 400,000 pets locate a nurturing home. The group in addition has donated more than $1 million to the project during the last two years.




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