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(ABC 6 News) – The old saying “Man’s best friend” couldn’t be more true when true with regards to William Bates and his canine Sheeba.
At Paws and Claws in Rochester, they’re all about discovering a particular home for the numerous furry associates inside. Even if it means driving from Rochester, all the best way to Chicago, to ensure a canine can go home.
You might acknowledge Kristi Ziegler from our pet of the week phase on ABC 6 News Good Morning.
“I retired a couple years ago and coming to paws has change me in every which way,” mentioned Ziegler.
Ziegler’s love for animals lately helped reunite a canine along with her proprietor over 300 miles away in Chicago.
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“It’s pretty unique I would say. We have driven dogs to other rescue in other states before. It doesn’t happen very often, but it has happened. But never to an owner who was kind of down on his luck and need help,” mentioned Tanya Johnson the director of Paws and Claws.
William Bates canine Sheeba was being watched by somebody in Rochester, however the lady surrendered the canine to Paws and Claws.
“I was actually trying to get up there to get my dog back, but I wasn’t able to. I ran into car troubles and I’m still having car troubles,” mentioned Bates.
“And she said would you be willing to transport a dog to Chicago and initially I’m like what dog what’s going on I didn’t know the whole story,” mentioned Ziegler.
But Ziegler loaded Sheeba up in her automobile and off they went to Chicago.
“She was super on a walk she was super in the car. She was just a blast I had so much fun with her. So, I knew it was going to be a joyful road trip with her,” mentioned Ziegler.
And the reunion between Sheeba and William was one neither of them will ever neglect.
“She was very nice. We spoke have been in contact since she brought my dog back and whatever. It was real nice, it was a blessing,” mentioned Bates.
“Immediately when we met, we hugged. Sheeba was so excited,” mentioned Ziegler.
Ziegler says after they do rehome dogs, they do fear that the canine goes to a superb home, however she has little doubt in her thoughts that Sheeba and William are the proper pair.
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