GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) has announced that Cleo, a chihuahua found in deplorable condition, will be adopted by its foster home.
Cleo’s journey began in May when she was rescued from a holding tank of an outhouse at Guelph Lake Conservation Area.
She was suffering from severe physical and emotional trauma, but has made remarkable strides towards recovery under the dedicated care of a foster parent, a GHS news release stated.
“After considering Cleo’s unique needs, we believe that being adopted by her foster family with whom she has started to build trust, feel secure and thrive, is the best path forward in her journey,” GHS executive director Lisa Veit stated in the release.
Cleo’s foster parent is trained as a registered veterinary technician and is currently employed as an animal care attendant at GHS.
The bond between Cleo and her foster parents has been instrumental in her progress, providing stability and a nurturing environment that has been vital to her ongoing well-being, the release stated.
“After undergoing such a horrific ordeal, we are hopeful that the community will share our excitement for Cleo and understand our decision to not post her for adoption as we typically would for animals in care,” Veit stated.
Support from the community enabled GHS to provide the necessary resources for Cleo’s recovery and rehabilitation.
“We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of love, words of encouragement and donations that have arrived in response to Cleo’s story from across Canada,” said Veit.
“The circumstances under which Cleo came into our care have truly touched so many, and to see her now doing so well and experiencing so much love and affection with her foster family is incredibly heartwarming.”
For more information on how you can support GHS’s efforts to help animals like Cleo, visit guelphhumane.ca or contact info@guelphhumane.ca.
