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Saving Ned and Nellie
Late on a Wednesday evening after visiting with shelter
staff, giving TV and newspapers interviews, chatting with local supporters and volunteers, and providing communication sessions to
a few local pets and their owners, Rachael carefully selected 7 NNHS shelter cats that would accompany Ned and Nellie back
to PURRS with her Thursday.
Zena, Deanna, Corky, Annabella, Mittens, Dolly and Spring (five of whom have been with us since 2008) ... along with Ned and Nellie ... have arrived at PURRS Naperville. The two kittens, Ned and Nellie, have Cerebellum Hypoplasia, an incomplete development of the the cerebellum portion of the brain. They will be in foster care until they are permanently adopted to a well-screened individual or family. Although they have some difficulty maintaining balance right now, as they grow older and are rehabilitated they will learn to compensate. This is not the first time Rachael has come to the rescue. Since 2008 PURRS has rescued over 70 NNHS shelter cats -- some with special needs and others simply not adopted locally. Thank you, Rachael -- for everything we learned from you! The NNHS also thanks the following individuals and businesses for sharing their time and providing in-kind gifts that made Rachael's visit such a wonderful experience: Steve Dempsey and staff at the Holiday Inn Express for providing Rachael's accommodations Visitors, supporters, and volunteers from our community who warmly welcomed Rachael Sharon Bonnett and Chanda Funston for a lovely reception set-up and all the goodies Dr. Joe Powell for providing last-minute Rabies vaccinations to 7 additional cats on short notice Megan Tilk, the Maryville Daily Forum and KQTV for their outstanding news coverage Our hard-working NNHS shelter staff who provide sanctuary, care and love to all the shelter animals. ______________________________________ Never doubt that a small group
of thoughtful, ~ Margaret Mead  Find us on a map
TO THE RESCUE If you are interested in reading more about rescue, learning how it works, and
reading stories about other lucky shelter animals like Bruce, please visit the Rescue Team's blog. It's easy!
Just click on the photo above or go to: http://marlenetotherescue.blogspot.com. |
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Animal Shelter: 660-562-3333
Shelter Hours: 1:00-5:00
p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 12:00-4:00 p.m. Saturday
Open until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, closed Sunday & Monday.
829 South Depot
Street - Maryville, MO 64468