LDAR Holds Adoption Event in Honey Brook

As part of an ongoing effort to find permanent loving homes for animals in need, Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue (LDAR) holds special events throughout the area where visitors can get a chance to meet adoptable pets. Attendees can also learn more about LDAR, which, according to its mission statement, aims to "rescue homeless, abused and unwanted animals in our local communities."

Most recently, LDAR held an adoption event on Jan. 3 at Suburban Brewing Co. in Honey Brook. On hand for the meet-and-greet was Mary Bauer, founder of LDAR, who noted that the dogs' foster families brought them to the venue. "We have so many dogs that need homes right now. I try to do adoption events weekly at this point," said Bauer, noting that an adoption event was also scheduled for Jan. 10 at Stubborn Goat Brewing in West Grove.

Adoptable dogs on hand included Zeke, Benny and Charlie Brown. "These are puppies. Once they hit a certain (age), it is harder for them to get adopted," Bauer noted.

Bauer said that events can be a very good way to find potential adopters. In fact, Tiny Tim, now renamed Willie Nelson, found his forever home after meeting a family at the gathering in Honey Brook.

In addition to adopters, LDAR is also in need of fosters who provide dogs and cats a place to stay while their permanent homes can be found.

Berks County resident Jessica Stofik was at the adoption event with her foster, Charlie Brown, a 5-month-old mixed breed dog. "He is a really sweet boy," said Stofik. "He settles into a home beautifully, and he is OK with other dogs. He's almost fully potty trained. He's got all his adult teeth, so he's not chewing on (things)."

Stofik encourages others to consider fostering, which she said is a rewarding way to help animals in need. She noted that even though the transition may be difficult when the time comes to let the animal go to his or her new family, the effort is well worth it.

"The way I look at it is if I keep them, I can't continue to foster. So I can help more dogs, the more I am willing to let them go," she said. "Knowing that they're going to a good family and watching them grow and getting the updates makes it very rewarding. Many of my adopters send pictures."

She noted that Charlie Brown is her 36th LDAR foster puppy. "We have a volunteer Facebook group that all of the people affiliated with Lucky Dawg are a part of," she said, explaining the process. "Mary will say we're getting these and dogs (and asks) who can help. I get mostly puppies because that is my preference. I have them two weeks to a month. Charlie Brown is on week three."

LDAR is a nonprofit, no-kill, all-volunteer organization. Although the rescue is foster-based, it acquired a kennel in southern Chester County in 2020 in order to provide a space for additional dogs.

Those interested in adopting a pet from LDAR are asked to complete an online application and provide a veterinarian reference. Meet-and-greets are also scheduled if there are other resident pets. For more information, visit http://www.luckydawganimalrescue.com/application-process.

More information about the rescue is available at www.facebook.com/LuckyDawgAnimalRescue and www.luckydawganimalrescue.com. Those with questions may email luckydawgar@gmail.com.