.WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
Parker a.k.a. Mojo was picked up as a stray by two women in Lanark Village on Parker Avenue. He was a sweet hound dog and they very much wanted to adopt him themselves but neither was in a position to do so. He tested positive for heartworms and his rescuers insisted on paying for his treatment. We had him treated, neutered, vaccinated and put up for adoption.
Hounds, as most of you know, are very hard to find homes for, especially in this area. So Parker sat and sat here, overlooked by every potential adopter. We kept him happy and healthy but no amount of time given to a dog in a shelter compares to the love they would receive in a home.
One of our volunteers, musician Debi Jordan, took him to the beach one day. You wouldn't necessarily think a hound would like the water, sand and salt but Parker took to it like a Labrador. He had a blast chasing birds, digging holes and swimming. He was exhausted but happy when Debi returned him to the shelter.
Several days later Debi was back, stating that she couldn't stop thinking about him and that she wanted to foster him for awhile. It only took a couple weeks for Debi to become a foster failure. Parker, now Mojo, had weaseled his way into her heart by being the perfect dog for her lifestyle. He went everywhere with her and made friends wherever he went.
Most mornings you will find Mojo on Carrabelle Beach chasing seagulls, barking at dolphins and playing with his best friend Scupper. He loves the beach so much that he has his own facebook page "MOJO the coastal clean-up dog" where you can follow his experiences and his concerns about the local environment.
Mojo has gone from anonymity to celebrity thanks to his mom Debi Jordan, whom you can meet at the Summer Sizzler August 8th. Debi not only provides a wonderful home for one of our dogs, she also selflessly provides entertainment for many of our fundraisers. She is a true ambassador for the Franklin County Humane Society.
