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the Ophelia projectOphelia, an 8-year-old boxer, was a happy, family-friendly dog, and there were many tears when her family moved, leaving Ophelia once again at Heartland Pet Connection to find her forever home. Ophelia had a number of health issues requiring surgery and continued monitoring. With the help of the HPC, our veterinarians and a special education program, Ophelia found her new life with a wonderful woman who agreed to assume the responsibility of Ophelia’s special care for the rest of her life.
The mission of the Heartland Pet Connection is to “serve as a voice for the human treatment of animals and work toward enhancing the connection of people, pets and education.” With the adoption of the Ophelia Project, the HPC continues its mission of compassion for the animals in its care. The Ophelia Project is a hospice-type program developed in the fall of 2013 to honor Ophelia and all of the people that loved her. It ensures that all of the requirements of the special-need animal are met both before and after adoption. These include individual care for the elderly, unique medical care, provisions for special diet, medications and more. The goal of the HPC is to create a connection between the Ophelia Project animal, the veterinarian and the new owner. |
The current ophelia project Pets
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Meet Charlie! I am the newest participant in the Ophelia Project. When I arrived at HPC, my eyes were gooey and sealed shut. The vets diagnosed my condition as chronic dry eye. I now receive daily eye drops that I will need from now on. My eyes are now sparkly clear and show NO signs of any permanent damage. I am responding very well to standard 4H dog training practices. I just need someone to show me what to do and be consistent with my training to become the well trained doggy that I want to be. They say I'm a bit sassy. I do talk back and love having the last word. I very energetic and would be the perfect friend for a very active athlete. I'm a Husky. I do need to run!***I have been microchipped.
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