Waiting quite patiently at the front door to greet Sumansky and her co-worker was Maz, a seven-month-old Pitbull mix who has been at the Rescue League since November 28, when he was brought in by animal control officers, said Program Director Janice Barnard.
Of course, Maz had to inspect as many of the gifts as his nose would permit, as they came through the door before they were placed next to the Christmas tree in the lobby.
“We’re here today on behalf of Pittsburgh Animal Care and Control Bureau to say thank you to the Animal Rescue League for all they do for us all year long. They are here for us 24/7, 365 days a year. Anything we need they are able to provide,” said Sumansky.
“I know you take in thousands of animals from us every year Sumansky added tearfully as she hugged Dan Rossi, Executive Director of the Animal Rescue League.
“Our relationship with the city animal care and control is wonderful. The city has their own staff that pick up injured and lost animals and they bring them to the Animal Rescue League,” said Rossi,
Once the animals are brought in by animal control officers, Animal Rescue League employees provide any needed medical care and attempt to reunite the animal with its owner, or find a suitable home through its adoption program, according to Rossi.
Among the gifts donated were chew bones, enrichment items, dog and cat toys, treats for dogs and cats, as well as items for the staff.
In addition to providing the gifts, Sumansky said that animal care and control would sponsor an adoption of one dog and cat by paying the adoption fee.
Maz, who is patiently waiting at the Rescue League to be adopted is well-mannered and trained to sit and stay on command, and is looking for a home for the holidays.
“He would make a great family pet and is very gentle,” said Barnard.
All animals adopted out by the Animal Rescue League have been either spayed or neutered, examined by a veterinarian and have received their first round of immunizations.
