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Sumter Humane Society
108 Industrial Blvd.
Americus, GA 31719
229-924-0268
shumanes@sowega.net
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HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday 11:00-5:30
Tuesday 11:00-5:30
Thursday 11:00-5:30
Friday 11:00-5:30
Saturday 11:00-4:00
CLOSED ON WED. & SUN
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Happy Tails
Marco
Polo
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"Chico" a blind
American Bulldog. He and 2 pit bulls were stolen from our
shelter in '08. He was recovered and sent to American
Bulldog Rescue Inc in Pa. He was adopted by a fabulous
family and is now named Marco Polo.
Here is a letter written by his owner:
Dear Sumter Humane Society,
"Last December, I was browsing
petfinder.com for a new addition to our family. I
narrowed my search to include female, medium sized
doggies. As luck, or fate, would have it, there was
Marco Polo's picture posted amongst all the other
female dogs. As I read HIS story, and watched his
video over and over again, I knew I loved him right
away. His Foster Mom Coleen, probably thought we were
the most annoying people on the planet. Anxiety,
anticipation, and excitement filled our days, until we
could meet this little guy - who is blind. Sir, our
current dog, had the final say on whether or not Marco
Polo joined our family ...
Fortunately, Sir and Marco Polo got along, and a few
days after Christmas, Marco Polo was on his way to our
house. It never occurred to us to be concerned that
Marco Polo can not see. We treat him like any other
seeing dog. He's an amazing inspiration in many ways.
He's made himself at home here ... Humoring us daily
with the things he does. Whether its eating whole raw
sweet potatoes and garlic when no one is looking,
finding his favorite toy in the toy box, or playing
tug of war with Sir - he always brings a smile to our
faces. Being blind hasn't change Marco's quality of
life one bit. All you have to do in our house is
whisper the word "walk" and Marco Polo rushes to the
front door, and waits for us to take him on a walk.
He's taught us that you can still be happy in life
without sight, as long as you're living in a loving
home!"
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Portrait of Marco Polo.
AmericanBulldogRescue.org |
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Chico (before he found his
forever home as Marco Polo) and Laura at the Sumter Humane
Society.
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