Not Giving Up Hope for Hope

Hope’s journey touched a lot of people on Facebook — each post about the Chihuahua generated shares, likes and comments well into the hundreds.

But despite all that social interest, only one adoption application has been returned to Waterford-East Lyme Animal Control.

Hope visited the vet recently and her bloodwork results came back Tuesday, August 12. She was originally thought to be 14 but it’s estimated she is eight to 10 years of age.

Animal Control Officer Robert Yuchniuk said Hope tested negative for heartworms and her liver and kidneys are all functioning normally.

“She has an appointment on Monday to get spayed, have her teeth cleaned and have some tumors removed,” he said. “Hopefully that will get her some adoption applications.”

If you would like to meet Hope, visit the shelter between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, at 41 Avery Lane, Waterford.

Anyone with questions on how to donate to the shelter’s vet account may call Goodfriends Veterinary Clinic at 860-739-4637, Yuchniuk said.

Visit the Waterford-East Lyme Animal Control Facebook page for more info and pictures of Hope.

(Photo Credit: Waterford-East Lyme Animal Control Facebook page)