monthly Spotlight - rescue stories
Loving Hank - A Tale of Canine Rescue
Hank was 6 months old when he was found as a stray in Memphis, TN and taken to a shelter. Susan Cox, the Executive Director of OHP, adopted Hank and that is where the OHP story begins. As Hank aged, he began to need more care. When Hank was 11 years old, Susan and her husband, Neal, decided to open a sanctuary for senior dogs that needed the kind of attention they had given Hank. By the time Hank passed away at 16 years old in 2022, OHP had already rescued over 150 dogs. Hank's legacy lives on at OHP.
Surviving Scooby
It was January 2020 when Scooby, in a pitiful state, was spotted by the side of the road in the Mississippi Delta. She had been shot with a shotgun and suffered from malnourishment and a severe infection in her eyes. Our veterinarian informed us that Scooby also had a rare disease called Blastomycosis, which gave her only a 25% chance of surviving. In order to help her recover, Scooby underwent heavy vet care for 6 months. Sadly, due to the extent of her injuries, her eyes had to be removed. Despite all this, Scooby kept getting stronger every day, and eventually received a clean bill of health! Scooby, now 12 years old, has been living at OHP for over 3 years and she is a happy girl!
Attention Walmart Shoppers
Wally, an 11 year old Beagle, was found roaming the Walmart parking lot in the middle of an ice storm in Holly Springs, MS, in 2019. He was malnourished and barely alive. OHP took Wally in and let him heal at his own pace. We have no idea what kind of life Wally lived before he came to OHP, but we know it wasn't good. Wally was terrified of people and didn't like to be touched. When we looked in Wally's eyes, we saw nothing but hurt and fear. After some good vet care, we got Wally's health in order. It took us a while to win Wally over emotionally, but we eventually did. Wally lived out the rest of his life at OHP tail-wagging, happy, and loved until he crossed the Rainbow Bridge in 2021.
Gurley Bear's Incontinence Love
Gurley Bear arrived at OHP in 2017 when she was only 8 years old, after her previous family had abandoned her because she had lost the ability to control her bladder. We here at OHP weren't bothered by this; it made us love her even more! She enjoyed spending time outside playing and riding around on the tractor. Gurley Bear lived a great life until she passed away in 2021 at the age of 12.
Monthly Spotlight - Rescue Stories
From Heartworms to a Happy Home
Job - A Story of Hope and Healing
From Heartworms to a Happy Home
Cassie was left at a shelter, and scheduled to be euthanized due to a heartworm positive status. At only 3 years old, we insisted she have a chance at a better life. OHP took Cassie in and temporarily fostered her while she had six months of treatment for heartworms before finally being transported to a rescue in New Hampshire. She was
Cassie was left at a shelter, and scheduled to be euthanized due to a heartworm positive status. At only 3 years old, we insisted she have a chance at a better life. OHP took Cassie in and temporarily fostered her while she had six months of treatment for heartworms before finally being transported to a rescue in New Hampshire. She was then adopted by a wonderful family who take her camping and kayaking and shower her with love. We couldn't be happier for Cassie!
A Little Guy With a Big Heart
Job - A Story of Hope and Healing
From Heartworms to a Happy Home
Higgins came to OHP in 2020 when he was 10 years old because his original owners could not take care of his medical needs. Higgins had an enlarged heart and a collapsed trachea. During Higgins' time at OHP, he made several trips to MS State Veterinary Center and he even had his own cardiologist! Higgins crossed the rainbow bridge in Oct
Higgins came to OHP in 2020 when he was 10 years old because his original owners could not take care of his medical needs. Higgins had an enlarged heart and a collapsed trachea. During Higgins' time at OHP, he made several trips to MS State Veterinary Center and he even had his own cardiologist! Higgins crossed the rainbow bridge in October 2022 when his heart finally gave out. We miss him every day!
Job - A Story of Hope and Healing
Job - A Story of Hope and Healing
Job - A Story of Hope and Healing
In 2021, 11-year-old Job arrived at OHP and his struggles were obvious. His hair was patchy, his teeth worn down, and he was infested with ticks and fleas. The vet confirmed he had heartworms and an inactive thyroid, so we began to treat him. We named him Job (think Old Testament) because even though he has had a hard life, he still had
In 2021, 11-year-old Job arrived at OHP and his struggles were obvious. His hair was patchy, his teeth worn down, and he was infested with ticks and fleas. The vet confirmed he had heartworms and an inactive thyroid, so we began to treat him. We named him Job (think Old Testament) because even though he has had a hard life, he still had faith and hope. Job is now the happy-go-lucky guard dog of OHP and takes his job very seriously. Job is grateful to have a home and get the TLC that he never experienced before. Now 13 years old, Job is living his best life.