Print this story |
E-mail story |
This story has 13 comments Add your own |
iPod friendly | Bookmark this
What is this?
photo by Hannah Reel
Marcia and Carl Passman sit on their swing with their German shepherd Libby and rat terrier Egypt. The Passman’s adopted Egypt from the humane society.
Locals adopt playmate from humane society
Published Friday, June 19, 2009
NATCHEZ — Starving, dehydrated and abandoned, Egypt the rat terrier seemed to be quite an unlucky pup.
If she could talk, she’d beg to differ now.
The terrier was found in the yard of an abandoned house on Espero Drive last December.
Without food or water, and the owners clearly long gone, a utility worker notified the Natchez-Adams County Humane Society of the dog’s plight.
She was rescued by humane society board Vice President Nan Garrison, who rushed Egypt to the vet.
The dog was immediately put on an IV drip, because she was so dehydrated, but her personality still shined through.
“She was sweet from the get-go,” Garrison said. “Her recovery was pretty fast.”
Photo by Hannah Reel
Egypt enjoys her spot on the couch.
And not soon after, Egypt was welcomed into the home of Dr. Carl and Marcia Passman.
Marcia Passman said Egypt fit into the family beautifully and immediately.
“It was wonderful to get a dog that was already housebroken, already spayed and she had a certain amount of manners,” she said.
She also has a certain propensity to arrange the household.
“She likes to collect our shoes,” Marcia Passman said. “She doesn’t chew them, she’ll just empty a closet.”
The Passmans already had a dog, a German shepherd named Libby, who needed a playmate.
“Our German shepherd was getting a little heavy and not getting much exercise,” Marcia Passman said she was told by the vet.
But Egypt soon washed away all those concerns.
“Egypt has truly filled the bill in many ways,” Marcia Passman said. “Not only is she a great pet but she got our German shepherd up and romping again.”
While Libby has been losing the pounds, Egypt has slowly been gaining them back.
Garrison said when Egypt was rescued she was emaciated, even for a rat terrier.
“We’re talking about a dog that should weigh 12 pounds that weighed 7 or 8 pounds max,” she said.
But the Passmans have carefully been watching Egypt fill out, and she now has gained 30 percent of her body weight back.
“We were so proud. Now the vet is going to tell us she’s getting fat,” Marcia Passman said with a laugh.
Both Libby and Egypt are adopted pets, and Marcia Passman said it feels great being able to save animals in need.
“We take in the needy animals, the ones that need a home,” she said.
And Egypt has been a gift to the Passmans.
“It’s just a win-win situation,” Marcia Passman said. “We got such a great pet and then it helps the humane society.
And heaven forbid anything happen to Egypt and Libby, but when or if the Passmans are ready for a new pet, Marcia Passman said their one and only stop will be the humane society.
“We’ve tried to encourage all of our friends looking for an animal to go the humane society.”
Comments
Posted by naturegirl (anonymous) on June 19, 2009 at 9 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Thank you for caring! Enjoy your girl, I know how endearing these shelter dogs can be.
Posted by bellesouth (anonymous) on June 19, 2009 at 9:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Eygpt is adorable as are her new parents!
Posted by LOVESNATCHEZ (anonymous) on June 19, 2009 at 10:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Now that's a cutie anyone could love. Great story. Everyone, please support our Humane Society.
Posted by reb1843 (anonymous) on June 19, 2009 at 3:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I, too, have adopted several dogs from the humane society here in east Texas. They make the greatest companions with our other dogs, and my wife and I are constantly amazed at their gentleness, their appreciation for small things like a scratch behind the ears or a belly rub, a tidbit from the table.
We have had other dogs (and, more than a few cats) dumped on our ranch by city folk who don't know how or simply don't care.
I once read that the 'average dog is better than the average person.' I tend to agree with that observation.
Posted by crackbaby (anonymous) on June 19, 2009 at 5:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Wonderful story, I know Doc and the wife will take wonderful care of the little ratty. Bet she's spoiled already!
Come on reb1843, just let this be a nice story for once. No need in saying your favorite one liner, " average dog better than average person.
Lucky little Egypt, best wishes! lol
Posted by freedom42 (anonymous) on June 19, 2009 at 6:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
He's right, they are. And the ones who have been abandoned or abused are even more so. I have had foster kids who were never as appreciative as my adopted critters.
Posted by crackbaby (anonymous) on June 19, 2009 at 6:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I hear ya freedom. No way to let this just be a nice article when it comes to animal worshiping, is it? I have no doubt, you and many others like yourself think more of animals than your fellow human being. It take skills to deal with and appreciate people. Much easier to deal with a dog. All you have to be is smarter than a dog, wow!
Posted by freedom42 (anonymous) on June 19, 2009 at 8:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I have mentioned before I don't worship the animals, I care for God's creations, including children. I really have to admit I have less use for most adults, and that is being honest.
Posted by crackbaby (anonymous) on June 19, 2009 at 9:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I will pray the Lord sends you good people in your life. I feel so sorry for people who have mostly animals as friends and companions. Most fall victim to a psychosis state known as anthropomorphism: Meaning one who attributes human motivation, characteristics or behavior to animals.
Take a read from the WeelkyStandard.com, search "The silent scream of the Asparagus".
Posted by freedom42 (anonymous) on June 19, 2009 at 10:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)
God makes us all different. Some were put here to care for other people, some to care for the animals. I have several good people in my life, most care for animals the way I do, but some don't. Just because they like or dislike animals doesn't make them less of a friend. I judge on other values. Also I would not put the life of an animal of more value than a human. I just don't care for humans as a whole. But thanks for the prayers, we all need them, don't we?
Posted by crackbaby (anonymous) on June 19, 2009 at 11:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I'm very sorry freedom42, I didn't realize you don't care for humans as a whole. That's such a profound statement I'm at a loss of words. Lots a luv, from crackbaby, anyway!
Posted by djarum_black (anonymous) on June 20, 2009 at 8:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)
what a freakin' troll LOL
Posted by freedom42 (anonymous) on June 20, 2009 at 1:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Sorry to you crackbaby. I didn't mean to give the impression that I don't care about humans, because I certainly do. Whenever anyone is in need I am one of the first to volunteer to help. I have stopped on the road when I see someone broken down, given food and money to homeless people, volunteered as Scout leader, SS teacher, etc. But I have always, even as a child, been a loner with my animals for friends by my own choice. I am happily married with grown kids who I talk to almost everyday and have many good human friends. But there are times the stupidity, selfishness, and sheer arrogance of the human race overwhelms me. Animals don't treat others that way. No, they are not human and you have to understand they do not see the world from our standpoint. But they are honest about it. Don't feel sorry for me, and I won't feel sorry for you, ok?
Post a comment (Terms of Use Policy)
(Requires free registration.)