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Skeeter
From Battery Acid to the Bed
Skeeter came to the Humane Society of Central Illinois as the victim of abuse. A horrid
person poured battery acid on Skeeter’s back to "discipline" him for simply being a young,
playful puppy! After emergency vet care and a long recuperation, Skeeter became available
for adoption.
Patty and her daughter occasionally volunteer at HSCI. Walking Skeeter for the first time one
evening, they were amazed at how gentle and trusting he was considering the trauma he had
recently been through. Something clicked between them and Patty knew she had to bring her
husband in to meet Skeeter.
Donnie was hesitant. Having just lost his beloved Lab, he wasn’t sure he was ready for another
dog. But, he relented because Patty seemed so sure this dog was special. Upon meeting
Skeeter and hearing about his abusive puppyhood, Donnie knew they had to bring him home and
give him a new life.
Skeeter’s favorite spot is Patty’s and Donnie’s bed. Even though they make the bed every day,
Skeeter scratches back the covers and makes himself at home, with his head on their pillows.
Patty says, "He makes such a mess. It looks like he’s had a slumber party! We love him
dearly, so all we can do is laugh."
Looks like you’ve found a great home, Skeeter!
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Despite Skeeter's horrible experience early in his life, he is now a happy, affectionate
2 1/2 year old in a wonderful new home. Now Skeeter has the run of the house. He plays with the
rest of the family and his dog pal next door, Buster, who was also adopted from HSCI. Skeeter is
friendly, inquisitive, and an all-around happy dog. "We're amazed that he has such a calm demeanor
based on his history. He’s very much a people-dog and is always in your face. Rarely does anything
scare him or make him nervous." He has significant scar tissue on his back from the battery acid,
so the hair will never grow back. But now that it has healed, it doesn’t bother him a bit.
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Name of Pet: Age of Pet at Adoption: Gender of Pet: Month / Year Adopted: Type of Pet: Name of Pet at HSCI: |
Skeeter 1 year Male November 2001 Dog Skeeter |
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