PRESS RELEASE
Release Date: Immediate
Contact: Central Nebraska Humane Society, 1312 Sky Park Rd. Grand Island, NE 68801
Laurie Dethloff, Executive Director, Phone: 308-385-5305, Fax: 308-385-5577
ldethloff@centralnehumanesociety.com

Wholly, COW its "Angus T. Loner" one year anniversary!

His story is common to the Central Nebraska Humane Society. That at a young age this Bullmastiff faced the devastating reality of so many pets are dumbed, abandoned and homeless. Loner is one of the lucky ones! For four years compassionate individuals came to his aid. Residents in the area and employees at the meat packing plant provided food, shelter via their barn and hundreds of attempted rescues. His large tremor on his hind leg became a major concern and the decision to sedation him was the only option left. On December 2, 2009 staff at Stolley Park Veterinarian Hospital, Grand Island Police Department, Animal Control Authority and the Central Nebraska Humane Society organized themselves for rescue.

With a new life and came a new name. Angus T. Loner who is thriving one year after his world changed forever! December 2, 2009 changed lives; his, the Central Nebraska Humane Society, and people around the world who learned about this unique community of Grand Island, Nebraska. Our local newspaper The Grand Island Independent featured Reporter, Tracy Overstreet’s story about Loner and the community that is actively involved in the care of this abandoned dog.

Angus could have been just another static in a variety of reports because his life is not that uncommon for many animals. His story is different due to numerous individuals who are in a variety way for the humane treatment animals in their community.

The Grand Island residents were launched into media by the story of its efforts to help this dog. On January 8, 2010 Angus became the Ambassador Central Nebraska Humane Society and the City of Grand Island. Since that time the story is still traveling around the world on the internet, nationally on Animal Planet Dogs 101, Dog Fancy magazine and National Animal Control Association newsletter. Now with 1,400 people on Angus’s Facebook page thank you notes are constantly being sent to everyone their efforts and praise on happy successful ending. Angus is thrilled to have visitors stop in to meet him, he loves being out in the public with the CNHS staff to tell how involved compassionate community can make a difference. Heartbreak and frustration are often expressed from individuals in communities without an humane society, a sheltering facility, city codes or law enforcement support regarding the lives of all abandoned, homelessness, and neglected animals who need and deserve humane treatment.

Executive Director, Laurie Dethloff proudly expresses “When you are working on distressing issues daily it can be overwhelming. Then sometime during the day in a conversation tell you are told “I couldn’t do your job but thank you for being here”. A pet is returned to its home or the excitement of a family choosing to adopt from us, providing that loving forever home to one of animals. I am quickly reminded of how fortunate we are to live and work in a community that cares about each other and actively concerned for how our animals treated. Angus’s story is not uncommon in our area and across the country. What is uncommon is the number of happy endings for the animals in our area provided by dedicated and caring community.”