Surrendered Animals

     I met three animals on May 23rd, 2012 that were surrendered to the Wake County Animal Center.    You can tell if an animal has been surrendered to the center by the green paper located in the pocket where their kennel card is.  The animals I met were surrendered for various reasons.  I looked over each surrender questionnaire and tried to place myself in the shoes of the owner who had to surrender the animal.  Having a puppy of my own, I tried to imagine what it would be like if I had to surrender him.  The green surrender questionnaire has many different questions on there including how old the pet is, who the pet's vet is, what the pet enjoys doing, and so on.  The questionnaire is very detailed and allows the reader to get a better sense of who the animal really is.

Loki 71801
Photo Courtesy of Brittany Murray
Photo Taken: May 23rd, 2012

     Meet Loki!  Brianna and I noticed Loki as we were passing by the different cats.  We read over Loki's surrender sheet and began getting to know Loki and taking photographs.  Loki was surrendered to the Wake County Animal Center because of changes in a work and home situation.  After reading the surrender questionnaire, I thought to myself, "You never truly know what someone is going through."  It was very easy to remain nonjudgmental as I kept reminding myself of that comment.  Loki was a sweet cat who was not shy.  Loki was interested in my camera and could be described as curious.  What a sweet cat!

Aakitah 71785
Photo Courtesy of Brittany Murray
Photo Taken: May 23rd, 2012

     This is Aakitah!  I met Aakitah on May 23rd, 2012.  Aakitah's tail was wagging as I walked through the room.  I noticed that Aakitah also had a green surrender questionnaire and I read the questionnaire before entering the kennel.  Aakitah was surrendered to the Wake County Animal Center because the apartment complex of Aakitah's owner would not accept dogs.  I reminded myself that everyone's situation is different and decided it was time to enter the kennel and get to know Aakitah!  What a sweet and loving dog!  I enjoyed spending time with Aakitah!  

Chewy 71872
Photo Courtesy of Brittany Murray
Photo Taken: May 23rd, 2012

     This is Chewy.  I met Chewy on May 23rd, 2012. Chewy's tail was wagging very fast as I walked closer and closer to his dog kennel.  I saw that Chewy also had a green surrender questionnaire and I decided to read over it before entering Chewy's kennel.  Chewy was surrendered to the Wake County Animal Center because the owners could no longer afford to feed and pay the vet fees for Chewy.  Chewy is a very sweet dog who has a lot a love to offer!












     After reading over the surrender questionnaires, I realized that all three owners had different reasons for surrendering their pet to the center.  I can only imagine how many different reasons there are to surrender an animal to the center.  I reminded myself each time that everyone's situation is different and that we never truly know what is going on in someone else's life.  It was surprisingly easy to remain nonjudgmental as I realized that surrendering an animal to the center is a difficult task for many people.  I have witnessed this happening as I sat in the lobby a few times before and surrendering animals is often an emotional process for both the women and men involved.  I enjoyed getting to know these animals and learned about the many reasons that people have for surrendering a pet.