Norristown's Spay and Save Wins Holiday Donation From Petco Foundation

NORRISTOWN, PA -- A heartwarming story of the power of a dogs to change lives won Norristown's Spay and Save Animal Rescue $2,500 donation from the Petco Foundation.

Spay and Save was chosen as one of 54 finalists in the Petco Foundation's Holiday Wishes campaign. The story and accompanying song of Kahlua - aka Scooter - a dog rescued from the shelter, won the nonprofit a donation of $25,000.

"When we first brought her home, she was eager to please and quick to cower. We didn't know much about her former life, but she experienced what we called “episodes.” We gave her space and let her work through them. With patience and acceptance, she blossomed and showed us her true sweet and frisky nature," said Norristown's Arnold Richter. "After a while, we called her Scooter because of her habit of darting back and forth. That name stuck and we decided since she was starting a new life, we would give her a new name, too. Learning a new name caused her some confusion and is the genesis of the song I wrote and video I made about her."

All 54 finalists will receive donations of between $5,000 and $100,000, Petco said.

To vote in the ongoing contest, see here.

Image via Petco Foundation.