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​Paw Prints

A blog by the friendly folks at ​Midland Humane Coalition

ADOPTION STORY: HELEN the Blind & Deaf Black Cat

10/22/2021

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When Helen came to MHC, we knew we had to do everything we can to find this darling cat a home that will be willing and able to take care of her special needs. 

Helen already had a few challenges:
  • born blind and deaf
  • older cat at almost 9 years 
  • she's a solid black cat (read about Black Cat & Dog Syndrome)
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On top of that, she had become homeless when her owner passed away. Even the 2 cats she was surrendered with did not seem to care for Helen at all. 

Despite all of life's challenges, Helen retained her sweet and gentle nature and kept hoping for the best. 


One sweet day, someone saw Helen's story and wanted to meet and get to know her. 
Soon, Helen's future  family came by the Adoption Center inside PetSmart and instantly fell in love with her! 

Thank you Marlow Wall and family for making Helen a part of your family. She is one lucky black cat! 

NOTES FROM HELEN'S ADOPTER:

  • We  just wanted to say again how thankful we were that Helen was there! She has been doing very well so far and adjusting beautifully.  She is so sweet. ​
  • Helen's doing very well and has fallen in love with my daughter 😂 She really is a sweetheart and has done an excellent job of learning her surroundings. Thank y’all again for helping her get a second chance!

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Midland Humane Coalition is honored to be a recipient of the  PetSmart Charities Adoption Preparation Grant for 2021.

With the help of this grant, we are able to prepare rescues for their new homes!  

Thank you, PetSmart Charities!

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NOTES FROM THE ADOPTION CENTER: CHURRO

9/26/2021

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NOTES FROM THE ADOPTION CENTER is a blog series where we will be sharing some of our rescue stories and our day-to-day challenges & successes at the Midland Humane Coalition Adoption Center. ​​

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This is "Churro". Do you know this dog?

​A Greenwood ISD police officer brought him to MHC when he was found at the school playing with the kids all morning. Churro isn't microchipped and didn't have ID so the officer couldn’t find his home. And so he reached out to rescues for help. 

We quickly took Churro in and are still trying to find his owners. If owners do not show up, we will vet him and he will be available for adoption at a later date. 

​​We have learned Churro is deaf. Despite this, he is an adorable and gentle dog who loves being around people, playing and having a good time.

We are hoping for the best outcome for Churro -- whether he ends up back with owners or in a new home who will provide him with the care he needs. 

Stay tuned for updates! 

Vanessa Medina, MHC Executive Director 
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Midland Humane Coalition is honored to be a recipient of the  PetSmart Charities Adoption Preparation Grant for 2021.

With the help of this grant, we are able to prepare rescues for their new homes!  

Thank you, PetSmart Charities!

DONATIONS ARE ALWAYS APPRECIATED!  With rescue work, we never know what situations we will have to deal with each day. Having a steady flow of funds enables us to be ready for whatever challenges we may encounter as we help cats & dogs out of desperate situations.  Please donate here>>
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NOTES FROM THE ADOPTION CENTER: COCO

9/20/2021

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NOTES FROM THE ADOPTION CENTER is a blog series where we will be sharing some of our rescue stories and our day-to-day challenges & successes at the Midland Humane Coalition Adoption Center. ​

We had a crazy weekend at the Adoption Center. 

The highlight was that we had a sweet visit from Coco, who had been staying at a lovely foster home. 

​Unfortunately,  the visit was a  bittersweet one. 


 Coco was a dog adopted from MHC 9 years ago as a young puppy.

In September 2020, Coco found herself back at MHC as a 10.5 year old dog  surrendered by her owners. 
 
We took her in without hesitation, thinking we'd find her a new forever home very quickly.  

While she was at the Adoption Center, staff noticed a growth on Coco’s stomach. We took her to the vet to get it checked and found out that it was an aggressive growth that needed to be removed. 

During this check up, the vet also found that Coco has a cancerous tumor on her spleen. She had no symptoms. Unfortunately, this couldn't be removed surgically.

Despite this, our plans for Coco did not change. We wanted her to find a home where she can spend her last days with people who care about her -- not cooped up in a kennel. 

The stars aligned and a wonderful foster stepped up to make Coco's last wish come true -- have a home & a family to love. 

Knowing everything about Coco's background and condition, the foster wholeheartedly (and courageously) opened up their hearts and home to this sweet dog to willingly provide the necessary hospice care. They would make Coco comfortable and happy for as long as she needs. 

Coco stayed happily in foster care for half a year. We kept in touch to check in on her status throughout, making sure Coco had everything she needed and the foster had no issues. 

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The Brama family took Coco in and gave her all the love and care that she could ask for
BITTERSWEET VISIT 

We got to see Coco again on Saturday, but, unfortunately, this time it was to say our goodbyes.

​Coco fought with everything she had (she loved life with her fosters so much she didn't want to go), but it was time for her to get some much-needed rest. It was time for her to leave us.



Coco will be very much missed by everyone at MHC and especially by her loving  hospice fosters.

She got to be in such an amazing home the last few months of her life. We are all so thankful that Coco was so spoiled and finally got the home she deserved.

Coco  crossed the rainbow bridge on a peaceful Sunday at Legacy Animal Emergency Hospital. ​

Thank you to the Brama family for welcoming Coco into your home and making her last days bright and filled with love! 



FAREWELL, SWEET COCO
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COCO's journey with MHC 

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Midland Humane Coalition is honored to be a recipient of the  PetSmart Charities Adoption Preparation Grant for 2021.

With the help of this grant, we are able to prepare rescues for their new homes!  

Thank you, PetSmart Charities!

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NOTES FROM THE ADOPTION CENTER: Snoopy & Lucky

8/29/2021

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NOTES FROM THE ADOPTION CENTER is a blog series where we will be sharing some of our rescue stories and our day-to-day challenges & successes at the Midland Humane Coalition Adoption Center. 
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Lately, we have been seeing a lot of very young puppies being dumped. Before anything else, if you ever find yourself a situation of being unable to take care of a pet, please don't just toss them in a dumpster.  Plan ahead. Do research and learn  how to re-home your pet responsibly and humanely. Do whatever it takes to find someone who will give that cat/dog a home. 

Here are two of  our recent rescues - SNOOPY & LUCKY.  They are so full of life and did not deserve for their futures to be snuffed out in one careless move. 

SNOOPY was found in a dumpster. We have no idea who dumped him or what reasons they could have had to throw away such a precious puppy. ​ We asked people to help name him -- interestingly enough, Snoopy won!  
PictureSNOOPY snoozing safely on a soft bed right after he was rescued from a dumpster

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SNOOPY a few days later -- all smiles
LUCKY is a stray who came to us with some injuries.  We brought him to the emergency hospital to get the injuries treated. ​ Lucky's bill ran up to $1,572.  These types of emergency treatments  are where most funds are spent. 
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LUCKY looking hopeful and happier AFTER HIS TREATMENT AT THE HOSPITAL
Snoopy & Lucky are much too young to be vaccinated and neutered, so we cannot take them into the Adoption Center for health & safety reasons. 

However, we have reached out to our wonderful colleagues at GRAND COMPANIONS, who are better equipped to handle younger pups. 

After their first round of shots and initial vet check, we will be handing these puppies over to them in a week. 

Thanks, Grand Companions, for helping us save these puppies!  At the end of the day, these pets get the best chance to live their best lives when we're all working together and helping out where we can. 

~Vanessa Medina, MHC Executive Director

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Midland Humane Coalition is honored to be a recipient of the  PetSmart Charities Adoption Preparation Grant for 2021.

With the help of this grant, we are able to prepare rescues for their new homes!  

Thank you, PetSmart Charities!

Please donate! With rescue work, we never know what situations we will have to deal with each day. Having a steady flow of funds enables us to be ready for whatever challenges we may encounter as we help cats & dogs out of desperate situations.  Please donate here>>
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Notes from the MHC Adoption Center: Susie Cat

8/26/2021

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NOTES FROM THE ADOPTION CENTER is a new blog series where we will be sharing some of our rescue stories and our day-to-day challenges & successes at the Midland Humane Coalition Adoption Center. 

It's been a busy week at the MHC Adoption Center.  The kennels are full and so are our hands. 

While we were at the MHC Board Meeting yesterday at Susie's South Forty, we saw a tiny kitten wandering in the parking lot.  

It looked very young, skinny and was covered in fleas from head to tail. 

While we currently didn't have any space in our Cat Room, we just couldn't leave this young kitten alone. 

So we scooped her up,  promptly fed her, gave her a bath and treated her flea infestation. 

Thankfully, we found a foster home to take her in in a few days.  She still has to undergo vetting and medical exams before she will be ready for adoption.

But she's safe and sound -- that's all that matters at the end of the day. 

We lovingly named her SUSIE, after one of MHC's founders - Susie.  

~Vanessa Medina, Executive Director, Midland Humane Coalition 

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Midland Humane Coalition is honored to be a recipient of the  PetSmart Charities Adoption Preparation Grant for 2021.

With the help of this grant, we are able to prepare rescues for their new homes!  

Thank you, PetSmart Charities!

We appreciate/need donations. With rescue work, we never know what situations we will have to deal with each day. Having a steady flow of funds enables us to be ready for whatever challenges we may encounter as we help cats & dogs out of desperate situations.  Please donate here>>
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