What About Bob?

Often, when surrendering an animal to us, people will ask, “How long do you keep them before they’re put down?” It’s an understandable question, as some shelters do have a time limit for the animals in their care. Fortunately, the Cowley County Humane Society is not one of them! The answer to that question is “There is no set time limit!”

Beautiful Bob is a perfect example of a pet that the CCHS just wouldn’t give up on. Bob and his buddy Trixie were surrendered to the humane society in June of 2015. Their guardian had inherited the two Australian shepherd mixes when his family member passed away. He had other pets and couldn't keep two extra dogs, but tried to make it work. Finally, he was forced to surrender them to us.

Bob has slight arthritis in his hips, but otherwise the two dogs were healthy and friendly. However, for some reason, they languished at the shelter. Adoption specials came and went, yet the pair remained. We made them Pets of the Week, offering to waive their adoption free--still, they stayed. CCHS was not prepared to give up on the two!

Finally, Karina Frazee, who had been looking for a companion and protection dog, came to the shelter to visit our pets. When she met Bob, it was love at first sight. After spending nearly eight months at the shelter, Bob had found a home! 

“He’s my best buddy,” Karina says. She had been going through a very difficult time in her personal life but Bob, she says “Gave me a whole new outlook on life.” Speaking with her on the phone, her love of this darling dog came shining through with every word she spoke about him. Karina is legally blind and says that Bob is unfailingly gentle with her as well as with her small dog and cats. “He goes everywhere with me and we’re never separated,” she reports.

We’re so happy for Bob and for Karina. It’s clear the pair were meant to be!

Trixie, Bob's buddy, is being cared for at a foster home and is still waiting for her forever family.