Dogs Rescued from Neglect Case are Ready for their Forever Homes

Olde Dominion Humane Society took in the dogs in late August and they have been cared for in foster homes.

By Adele Uphaus
MANAGING EDITOR AND CORRESPONDENT
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Diamond in the Rough now and (right) when she first came into ODHS. Diamond is available for adoption now. Photos courtesy ODHS.

Diamond in the Rough and Full on Monet came to the Olde Dominion Humane Society in late August, along with other dogs rescued from a hoarding and neglect case in southwestern Virginia.

They were malnourished, fearful, and suffering from “a long list of maladies,” including flea infestations and skin and eye infections.

Now, after two months of care and treatment in loving foster homes, Diamond is ready for adoption—Monet will be ready in “a few more weeks,” said ODHS spokesperson Lenora Kruk-Mullanaphy.

“The rescues in the case were named after jewels, because they were ‘diamonds in the rough,’” she said in a press release. “They could eventually be gorgeous dogs with plenty of care despite the way they looked when they arrived.”

Diamond, who is six months old, has been fostered by Ana Ojeda, of Stafford, who operates a rehabilitation center for dogs called Avello Rescue.

“When I saw Diamond’s condition, I knew I could offer the supportive care and environment she needed to recover,” said Ojeda, in the press release. “Fostering isn’t just temporary care for me. It’s about giving dogs a true chance to heal, grow and become adoptable so they can find the loving forever homes they deserve.”

Ojeda, an artist, drew coloring pages to document Diamond’s transformation, which the public can see and print at her website.

Monet now and (right) when she first came in to the shelter.

Monet, who is about one year old, is being fostered by Christina and Kyle Twombly, of King George.

“When I started fostering Monet, she’d cower in the back of her crate,” said Christina Twombly in the press release. “She’s slowly opening up to the point she’ll now put herself right in the chaos of my pack of dogs… She still has a long way to go, but she’s learning that most humans are actually really nice.”

Follow Monet’s progress and make an appointment to meet Diamond and other adoptable dogs at ODHS’s website.

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