CHAIN received a phone call from a woman who had temporary possession of these three dogs.  Their owner had recently died, and the woman living with the dogs had been evicted.  The power and water were turned off in the house, and the dogs were all in bad shape.  Poor Jaeger’s nails were so long that he could not walk, and all the dogs had fur loss from flea infestation and very poor nutrition and care.  None had ever had vaccinations, and only one had been neutered.  The woman tried to get Citrus County Animal Services to confiscate the dogs, but they were OVERFULL, and could not help.  The only solution was going to be euthanasia, as nobody would take the dogs.  Florida CHAIN worked in collaboration with Humanitarians of Florida to get the dogs surrendered into their custody.  CHAIN took financial responsibility to have all three dogs vaccinated and treated with flea meds and antibiotics, but they were given only 24 hours to be adopted before “the end” would be reached.  Open Hands Animal Rescue of Ocala jumped in to help find fosters.  Further, a plea was made on the internet for emergency adopters.  OHAR found a foster-to-adopt home for Molly, the adorable Rottie.  A lovely couple drove all the way to Lecanto from Winter Haven to meet Jaeger, the senior pit/lab mix.  They fell in love with him, and away he went with his new family!  The third dog, Gator (a doxie-pit mix) was taken in by a very reputable shelter, where he will be neutered and surely will find great adopters quickly. So, it’s all about team work with the community and our wonderful vet and rescue friends!