If you don't already know about Britta, let us share her story... 

In mid-February in 2021, one of our committed Humane Investigators, along with police officers, braved the extreme cold conditions when Save-A-Pet received a call about a dog in distress. Upon the Humane Investigator’s initial investigation, she found a malnourished, cold, and neglected dog in a shed in the backyard. Worse even still, this poor girl had a makeshift collar around her neck, created using electrical wire and rope. The owner relinquished this dog to our Humane Investigator, who drove her to Mundelein Animal Hospital to receive the immediate medical attention she needed. 

Once she arrived, the veterinarians got straight to work removing the electrical cord from around her neck, which had become deeply embedded in her skin. The vets determined that she was a one-and-a-half-year-old German Shepherd, and she weighed only 45 lbs! To put this into perspective, a dog her size should weigh closer to 70-75 lbs.

After Britta’s urgent procedure was completed, she arrived to Save-A-Pet to heal and to continue to be cared for by our amazing staff.  Despite her living conditions and medical needs, Britta (as she was lovingly renamed) had a hopeful spirit and amazed our staff with the trust she put into our hands. Eventually, Britta was well enough to be placed in a foster home, complete with a canine sister to play with.

So where is Britta now?

That wonderful foster turned into Britta’s forever home when she was officially adopted! She is certainly no longer spending her days in a cold, dirty shed, as she is soaking up all the love from her favorite spot on the recliner, and playing with her canine sister. She loves to make her mom laugh with her goofy personality that can now truly shine. She also loves to spend time training and learning new skills with her mom.

On Britta’s one-year rescue anniversary, we ask that you honor her incredible journey by making a gift to Save-A-Pet. Our Humane Investigation Team continues to respond to calls about animals in need, and your support allows us the ability to care for any future Britta’s that might be out there, still waiting for the day that Save-A-Pet can change their life forever. While heartbreaking situations like Britta’s will continue to occur, your gift will help ensure that we are able to save animals like Britta and get them the care they so desperately need.