Joyce and rory with Hank (mentioned in article below)
[See Hank's profile here: http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=12118600 ]
Animals can find Safe Haven
By Lisa Wakeland
lwakeland@communitypress.com
Hank was living in the woods for one month before finding a place at Safe Haven.
The 1-year-old American bulldog is one of many abandoned or abused pets rescued by Safe Haven, a no-kill animal sanctuary.
Unlike other adoption facilities, Safe Haven operates out of the Peppermint Pig Thrift & Gift store in Anderson Township and the animals live in temporary foster homes throughout the area.
Rory Uhler, founding president of Safe Haven, said they receive close to 100 requests per week to take in animals and try to accommodate as many as possible.
"Without adoptions, we can't help any more," he said.
Joyce Hutchinson, manager of Peppermint Pig and founding board member of Safe Haven, said some dogs and cats come from people losing their homes and others are rescued from shelters that euthanize the animals.
She said Peppermint Pig was created as a way to raise money for veterinary bills and day-to-day care for the animals.
When Hank came to Safe Haven, he had a bite wound on his back and the shelter paid for his surgery.
Hutchinson said he is one of 20 dogs and more than 100 cats in Safe Haven's foster homes, and the shelter usually has the animals in their care for up to a month.
Adoption policies are strict, Uhler said, and include a screening process and home visits.
He said Safe Haven knows the animals in its care very well and can match owners with pets.
"The animals we've rescued have been through hard times and we want to make sure they go to a good home," Hutchinson said.
She added that volunteers at Safe Haven and Peppermint Pig are crucial the success of both.
From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday, Safe Haven brings animals available for adoption to the Peppermint Pig, 8225 Beechmont Ave.
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