.WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
Bubba was brought to us by Animal Control in November. He and his buddy were picked up running the streets of Eastpoint and his owner decided to surrender him to us in hopes of finding him a better situation.
Bubba is a Husky/Collie mix and as you can see, very handsome. He was one of the most social and vocal dogs we have ever had here. He would watch our faces and listen to our voices and try his hardest to mimic our language, and he got very close. There were times we thought someone was out in the kennels calling to us.
Bubba tested positive for heartworms and of course he needed to be neutered so we started looking for an adopter who would help pay for his treatment and went ahead with his neutering. There were a lot of inquiries about him but the right fit didn't emerge until February, however, Bubba made good use of his time while he waited.
The organizers of the annual Mardi Gras Pet Parade called to see if we had a dog that would make a good King. One that was calm, social and trustworthy around people, dogs and kids. Did we ever! Bubba was nothing if not royalty material so we nominated him for the position and he was chosen.
On the day of the parade he was dressed in a purple rob and wore his crown proudly. He sat on the oyster boat float as if he were born to it and nodded his regal head to all of his subjects as he passed by. After the parade he joined the party and allowed all who wanted to, to pet him and be photographed with him.
The very next week we received a phone call from a couple living in Longwood, FL who wanted to adopt him and were willing to pay for his heartworm treatment. We began the treatment immediately and six weeks later, he was picked up and taken to his forever castle.
Below is a picture of his royal highness with his new best friend behaving like a happy and loved dog. Although we are sure he enjoyed his time as King, we have no doubt he ejoys the love of his new family and the simple pleasures of being a dog much, much more. All hail King Bubba!
