MONROE - Caramel and Turtle Sundae have made remarkable progress in the past nine months.
They are two of 20 dogs taken in February from a rural Juda residence, where they were neglected and living in deplorable conditions. All of the seized dogs were turned over to the Green County Humane Society.
Caramel and Turtle Sundae are the last dogs from that group that haven't been adopted.
Caramel is a 3-year-old male mixed breed collie who loves to be around people and loves to take long walks, shelter secretary Sue Ross said.
"The other day he was out for a walk and he and the (dog) walker were playing on the ground," Ross said. "He's affectionate and loves hugs."
Ross said Caramel's brother was adopted a while ago and she's heard only good reports from the people who adopted him. She thinks Caramel would be a good pet, too.
Turtle Sundae, a 2-year-old, 11-pound Chihuahua mix, is in a foster home but, like Caramel, is available for adoption to a good home. She is house trained and enjoys being with other dogs and people. She would make a good pet for a family, her foster mother said.
The dogs had a very rough life before being brought to the shelter, Ross said. Caramel required surgery when he was taken from the Juda residence because a metal chain had grown into his neck. After the operation, he received necessary attention from the GCHS staff and has improved a lot, Ross said.
"You'd never know he had such a tough life," Ross said.
Turtle Sundae was one of 17 indoor dogs that suffered from a lack of food and water.
The cost to adopt a dog from the humane society is $98.
The shelter is located at 1500 Sixth Ave. in Monroe. The shelter is open from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. It is closed Monday, Wednesday and holidays. More information is available by calling the shelter at 325-9600.
They are two of 20 dogs taken in February from a rural Juda residence, where they were neglected and living in deplorable conditions. All of the seized dogs were turned over to the Green County Humane Society.
Caramel and Turtle Sundae are the last dogs from that group that haven't been adopted.
Caramel is a 3-year-old male mixed breed collie who loves to be around people and loves to take long walks, shelter secretary Sue Ross said.
"The other day he was out for a walk and he and the (dog) walker were playing on the ground," Ross said. "He's affectionate and loves hugs."
Ross said Caramel's brother was adopted a while ago and she's heard only good reports from the people who adopted him. She thinks Caramel would be a good pet, too.
Turtle Sundae, a 2-year-old, 11-pound Chihuahua mix, is in a foster home but, like Caramel, is available for adoption to a good home. She is house trained and enjoys being with other dogs and people. She would make a good pet for a family, her foster mother said.
The dogs had a very rough life before being brought to the shelter, Ross said. Caramel required surgery when he was taken from the Juda residence because a metal chain had grown into his neck. After the operation, he received necessary attention from the GCHS staff and has improved a lot, Ross said.
"You'd never know he had such a tough life," Ross said.
Turtle Sundae was one of 17 indoor dogs that suffered from a lack of food and water.
The cost to adopt a dog from the humane society is $98.
The shelter is located at 1500 Sixth Ave. in Monroe. The shelter is open from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. It is closed Monday, Wednesday and holidays. More information is available by calling the shelter at 325-9600.