our pets: DOUBLE RESCUE
How to save a life,
or two
BY KATIE RODGERS
Against the odds, two dogs are rescued
despite facing potentially fatal illnesses
NOVEMBER 2015
PA R K E R C O U N T Y T O D AY
Chip and Jelly Bean were a
helpless duo, both dumped carelessly
at the Springtown Animal Shelter.
They were recovered by Officer
Jennifer Kennedy, who transported
them to the Weatherford/Parker
County Parker County Animal Shelter,
where they could be groomed and
cared for. But these were severe cases
with little hope of survival.
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Chip, an older, grey Shih Tzu, was
so matted that his fur was beginning
to cut his skin. While being groomed,
traces of cancer were found beneath
his fur.
A senior canine with a fatal
disease, Chip’s chances of being
adopted were low. Six days after his
arrival, Chip found a home.
Along with Chip was Jelly Bean, a
dapple Dachshund.
WPCAS staff discovered Jelly Bean
was heart worm positive, something
her new owners would have to treat if
they wanted her. Like Chip, however,
she didn’t last long in the shelter,
with Nikki Logan adopting her the
next day. Nikki discovered Jelly Bean
through a friend’s post on Facebook.
She fell in love immediately, despite