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Lucy and Tyson (Plus Buster Finds a Home)

Tyson came to Sean Casey Animal Rescue after his owner was prosecuted for animal cruelty, while Lucy came to to the shelter after winning the heart of Sean Casey himself.

Lucy came to Sean Casey Animal Shelter a few weeks ago after winning the heart of Sean Casey himself.

He spotted the little grey kitty at a city shelter while picking up another animal. She was suffering from an upper respiratory infection and was likely to be killed

“She just started crying out and rubbing on the bars and she was very playful,” he said “She’s only about a year old, way too young to be put down.”

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Tyson came to Sean Casey after his owner was charged with animal cruelty.

He had been living with another dog and several cockatiels who were crowded into a way-too-small cage. Tyson’s abuse came in the form of neglect. He had a cancerous growth on his neck that his owner had ignored, Casey said.

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Because of the cancer, and, probably , Tyson has been living at the shelter for several months. The growth could come back in six months and have to be removed again. Or it could stay away for 10 years, Casey said.

But right now Tyson is in great health. He’s friendly and gets along with children and other dogs. He doesn’t particularly like cats, however, Casey said.

So why should someone take on a dog with cancer?

“You’d be doing him a favor to let him live out his last years in a happy home,” Casey said.

He added, “I think he’d make a wonderful addition for somebody who doesn’t want to make a super long commitment – a five year commitment instead of a 15 year commitment.”

Meanwhile, was adopted by a woman from Windsor Terrace.

“She came in with no particular cat in mind,” Casey said, adding that she was leaning toward a kitten.

“But she was immediately was drawn to him,” he said. “She sat with him for two hours. He just seemed to really like her.

Lucy and Tyson are neutered, dewormed, treated to prevent fleas & ticks and are up to date with vaccinations. The adoption fee is $100 for cats and $200 for dogs, which includes a veterinary exam, one free month of pet health insurance and a microchip. 


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