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California Lutheran University's Student Newspaper Since 1961

The Echo

California Lutheran University's Student Newspaper Since 1961

The Echo

Paws It Right There: These Doggos Need Your Help

Ain’t nothin’ but a hound dog: Elvis the 6-year-old pug is available for adoption through the Lucy Pet Foundation.  Jake (above) said he has been working with the Lucy Pet Foundation for 2.5 years. Photo by Sarah Harber - Photojournalist
Ain’t nothin’ but a hound dog: Elvis the 6-year-old pug is available for adoption through the Lucy Pet Foundation.
Photo by Sarah Harber – Photojournalist

Nearly 100 dogs age seven and older were available for adoption at the Shelter of Hope Pet Shop Pet Appreciation Day Oct. 21.

“I came here with my dog because I wanted to interact with some of my neighbors and their pets for a good cause,” said Chrissy Grey, a local dog owner. “Who wouldn’t enjoy something like this?”

According to the SHPS website, the nonprofit was created to facilitate shelter pet adoptions, increase adoption education and bring homeless animal awareness to the community. The organization aims to eliminate puppy mill pet shops in malls across the nation.

Kim Sill, founder of SHPS, said that fostering dogs is an option for those wanting to help.

“It’s like a play date,” Sill said. “Most of the time these dogs have not been in a home, or have not been in a home for a very long time, and they need that love.”

Hang 10, dude: Homer, the five-year-old English bulldog, surfed to stardom on the “Lucy Pet Gnarly Crankin’ Wave Maker.” Photo by Sarah Harber - Photojournalist
Hang 10, dude: Homer, the five-year-old English bulldog, surfed to stardom on the “Lucy Pet Gnarly Crankin’ Wave Maker.”
Photo by Sarah Harber – Photojournalist

SHPS is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Janss Marketplace.

Jack the golden retriever has a personal line of shampoo and conditioner. Portions of the proceeds go to aid homeless animals. Photo by Sarah Harber - Photojournalist
Jack the golden retriever has a personal line of shampoo and conditioner. Portions of the proceeds go to aid homeless animals.
Photo by Sarah Harber – Photojournalist

Christian Ahn
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