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Pat McCarty, with Harley, 4, front, and Davidson, 6, has to head back to Colorado and says she cannot take them because she lives so far away and already has pets at home. The dogs are with a neighbor until the Toledo Area Humane Society has a place for them. Ms. McCarty says she hopes the two can stay together. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH
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XP from Pets board: 2 basset hounds need help!
This morning my co-worker forwarded me the following article. She is originally from Ohio, and whenever work is slow, she goes to the Toledo Blade website, and saw this there today. If anyone knows of a way to help get these two adopted together, that would be amazing!
Man's death leaves 2 dogs facing future without homeFrank Martin did not leave a wife or children when he died June 12, but did leave his loving companions, Harley, 4, and Davidson, 6, his two Basset hounds. Mr. Martin?s sisters said Tuesday the dogs were so important to him. Even so, he died without making provisions for their care and now they face an uncertain future ? and possible death.Pat McCarty sat in her late brother?s backyard Tuesday in Holland, with a big white-and-brown Basset hound at her feet. Harley looked at her with his large droopy eyes and licked her hand. Davidson sat close to his canine companion.?They?re really good dogs,? she said.Ms. McCarty is temporarily keeping watch over her brother?s hounds. Her brother died at age 57 after ?health issues over the years ... finally caught up with him,? she said.But Wednesday, Ms. McCarty, of Colorado Springs, Colo., and the rest of the family will finally have to head back home ? leaving the two dogs behind.Ms. McCarty said she cannot take the dogs because she lives so far away and because she already has pets at home.She?s hoping Harley and Davidson, named not because her brother was a motorcycle enthusiast but because he had a sense of humor, will end up in a good, loving home.Mr. Martin?s death was unexpected ? in the back of their minds, perhaps, the family thought about what would happen to the dogs if he passed, but never thought they would have to act.But it?s a good idea for pet owners to have a plan ? specifically in writing ? for their furry friends to avoid such a tragedy, said Toledo probate attorney David Errington.?I?ve had quite a few clients with very specific desires for what?s to be done with their animals? care and treatment after their death and I think it?s a very good idea to memorialize it,? Mr. Errington said.Lucas County Probate Court Judge Jack Puffenberger said there are instances in which people plan in their will what they would like to see happen with their animals ? but admits it?s rare.?I?ve seen ... where people will leave their neighbor so much money on the condition that they care for their pet, that sort of thing,? the judge said.Other times a family member will step in and assume care for the pet or, if the pet is not specifically named in a will but there is a residual clause that leaves all unnamed property to a specific person, the pet would go to the residual beneficiary, the judge said.The beneficiary would then determine what would happen to the pet, which could include leaving the pet with the Toledo Area Humane Society.Harley and Davidson will stay with a family across the street from Mr. Martin?s home for a few days until the Humane Society has space for them, Ms. McCarty said. She hopes the dogs don?t stay there long and that someone will adopt them as a pair.?It?s been a very traumatic month for them,? she said as Davidson licked Harley?s head. ?We would love to keep them together if ever possible. It means a lot to us.?The family wanted to leave them with the Humane Society to make sure that they weren?t killed and that they would have the best shot at finding a loving home, Ms. McCarty said.?That was the top priority,? she said. ?Next is to try and keep them together. It?s a memory of Frank and what was so important in his life. We want to honor that and make sure we?re at least trying the best we can to do what he would want.?John Dinon, executive director of the Toledo Area Humane Society, said his agency worked out a deal with the neighbor to keep the dogs until space opens up at the facility.?We will evaluate the dogs and see how bonded they are,? Mr. Dinon said. ?From what we heard, they have been together their whole lives, so they will probably be better off staying together. So we will do everything in our power to see that they are adopted together.?Anyone interested in adopting the dogs should contact the office of The Blade at 419-724-6176.
Pat McCarty, with Harley, 4, front, and Davidson, 6, has to head back to Colorado and says she cannot take them because she lives so far away and already has pets at home. The dogs are with a neighbor until the Toledo Area Humane Society has a place for them. Ms. McCarty says she hopes the two can stay together. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH
Re: XP from Pets board: 2 basset hounds need help!
Looks like a happy ending!
http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/06/30/Dogs-plight-tugs-heartstrings.html