Lyra's story
Unlike her other housemates (two cats and a dog) who found homes after their owner died, Lyra was left outside after family came to empty her owner's home. The family mistakenly thought that she would be fine on her own since she went outdoors. (Please note:
The Animal Haven does not advocate subjecting domesticated animals to living outdoors. There are too many dangers to the wellbeing of the pet: disease, predators, starvation are but a few. Not to mention the damaging impact of isolation, which for a social animal who had once lived in a home happily with other pets and around humans, can be cruel.)
Lyra only survived due to the kindness of a neighbor who thought she needed to at least feed her. This went on for one long a year until the neighbor decided it was long enough. She coaxed Lyra inside her home and brought her to us.
Since Lyra has been at The Animal Haven, we have discovered she is shy and very sweet. She likes to be petted under her chin and look out the window. She will be ready for her forever home, soon.
Death of a family member (human or pet) is never easy. It only compounds the situation when no support is available for surviving pets, once entirely dependent on the deceased for care.
For 70 years, The Animal Haven has been willing (
and able because of supporters like you
)
to provide temporary shelter and support to displaced pets.
Thank you
for your generous gift today to help the next Lyra, who finds herself abandoned through no fault of her own.
