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While Prince has actually taken pleasure in 3 years of flexibility, he just needed to wait a month after capture prior to being embraced by neighborhood member Michelle Schroeder.
TAMA — For 3 years, community-crowned canine Prince has actually taken pleasure in ruling and wandering throughout the Tama-Toledo location after leaving the Tama County Humane Society, however he went back to the shelter in early January.
Two days after reaching the Tama County Humane Society from a high-kill shelter in Oklahoma, Prince rose the dog run in June 2020. Prince has actually taken pleasure in a three-year-long trot throughout the Tama-Toledo location, typically taking pleasure in the food at Hardee’s.
Shelter Director Kayla Kerkove values the neighborhood’s assist with Prince while passing through the outdoors world.
“I’m sure he thought he was enjoying his best life. So many amazing community members would put food out for him. He would carry away the food bowls people would leave out,” she said. “[Prince] also helped other stray dogs find food on their way back home.”
The Tama County Humane Society and animal-loving neighborhood members attempted to capture Prince for 3 years. Around Jan. 10, he was lastly scooped up.
“The morning we got the call about an injured dog running down the road, we would never have guessed it [was] Prince. Just because everyone pretty much knows who he is and that he was impossible to catch. I really don’t think anyone thought we ever would,” Kerkove said. “We were surprised when we found him. We couldn’t be happier to have him back.”
Upon Prince’s go back to the Humane Society, he was neutered, microchipped, spoiled with love, and went back to his doggy bed throne at the shelter.
“For being on hiatus for three years, we were worried about how he would be when he first [returned to the shelter]. But, to our surprise, he was super sweet after about the first day. He loves to give kisses and loves scratches,” Kerkove said.
While awaiting his permanently home, Kerkove states the commitment of one human to the Prince.
“Prince’s future looks amazing. One of the many community members that helped keep an eye on him has been here every day since we got him back in our care. She’s hoping to adopt him,” Kerkove said.
That human is Michelle Schroeder, who took Prince to his extremely own palace on Monday, Feb. 6.
“Prince was a big part of the community [and now] he’s found his forever home. He’s living his best life now,” Kerkove said.
The Tama County Humane Society has numerous other dogs and felines awaiting their permanently home. Visit their Facebook page at or call them at (641) 481-7001 to adopt a furry friend for your family.
