LOCAL “adoption angels” are opening their doors to furry friends young and old from Logan Animal Management Centre.
Among them is Bear, who found a new home, and a new friend, when he was adopted by the Bentzen family.
Bear joined the family’s other dog Pip, a Weimaraner, with the two hitting it off right away as fun-loving playmates.
Colleen Bentzen and her two children Karl and Amica adopted three-year-old Bear, a Catahoula Leopard dog, after seeing a photograph of him on the City of Logan Animal Management Centre website.
“I just knew there was something special about Bear the moment I saw his photo,” Ms Bentzen said.
“Bear is such a loving dog, he knows how to enjoy life.”
And after a day of playing, Bear and Pip both love a good cuddle with Colleen before bed.
Happy goes lucky for Greg
Happy, a 15-month-old Pomeranian cross Chihuahua, is definitely the baby in Greg Campling’s pet family.
Mr Campling, from Eagleby, adopted Happy after losing his 16-year-old Pomeranian cross Maltese, Griffin, in November.
Happy also joins Fluffy and Ginge, two 19-year-old cats, in the Campling household.
Greg was introduced to Happy through the pet adoption program at the City of Logan Animal Management Centre.
When the pair first met, Happy won over his new owner with an excited a “doggy kiss”, licking Greg all over his face.
“Happy has made my life much better and he brightens up my home,”Greg said.
“He’s always excited to see me when I get home.”
‘Nurse’ Charleen more than just a pet
Dog lovers Neil and Susan Glasby have a history of adopting abandoned animals.
When their beloved 15-year-old miniature fox terrier Sophie passed away, the Eagleby couple wasted no time searching for another companion.
They had previously adopted from the Animal Welfare League but this time they decided to try the City of Logan Animal Management Centre.
On their first visit they found Charleen, a 10-year-old shih tzu ready for a new home.
Charleen has been quick to repay their kindness.
Mrs Glasby recently suffered a stroke and Charleen joined Neil in visiting his wife in hospital.
She has also become an invaluable assistant in Mrs Glasby’s rehabilitation, somehow being exactly in tune to what her owner needs, whether it is an outing or just a cuddle in front of the TV.
“The doctors are really impressed with Charleen and how she has helped Susan with her recovery,” Mr Glasby said.
The City of Logan Animal Management Centre has a range of animals ready for adoption.
The centre is located at 213 Queens Road, Kingston, and is open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4.30pm and Saturday 9am-2pm.
For more information, call 3412 5397.
