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| Topaz is the hidden gem her family needed. |
| A 2024 mid-year report published by Shelter Animals Count cites a 4% nationwide decline in dog adoptions compared to 2023. Length of stays are also rising, resulting in growing populations and an ongoing capacity crisis, and Cape Ann Animal Aid is no exception to these troubling trends. Topaz, a 4-year-old purebred Portuguese Podengo, was just one local animal of the many we cared for this year. She was the 6th dog taken by Animal Control from the same breeder, and she arrived in the same unenthusiastic, unsure, and untrusting state as those that came before her. As a shy, medium breed adult dog, her chances of finding a home quickly had the odds working against her. It took about 2 months for someone to come along willing to take on the challenge. However, challenges have extra rewards, and once these special animals find a home, we can see that they are so dearly cherished. |
 | Topaz’s adopter shares: “She is doing great, we love her so much. She’s such a fun and silly girl. She absolutely loves the dog park at Stage Fort Park and the beach. She has adjusted to the big change so well and she’s such a great addition to our family. Her cage is still a comfort to her especially when I’m at work but she loves to run around in the yard and she’s so fast. She also loves her new and old toys and throwing them to me.” |
| We need your help now more than ever. Your support can make a significant difference in our ability to manage this influx and continue our mission. Please consider making a donation to help us meet this growing demand and provide the love and care every animal deserves. |
| Cape Ann Animal Aid Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter 4 Paws Lane, Gloucester, MA 01930 978-283-6055 www.capeannanimalaid.org |
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