Katrina Dog Returned

Posted by Joy Butler Mar 18, 2007

Justice has prevailed. The couple who adopted the rescued Katrina dog refused to return Pablo to his original owner even though she'd been located before the standard 90 day foster period was up. But, this week, an Arizona judge ordered him sent back to Paula Duming. Although the court viewed Pablo as property, I am convinced his best interests were served. Paula welcomed Pablo into her home near Christmas of 2004, when he was only weeks old, and named him after her late father. Veterinarian receipts found in the Katrina rubble showed the care he received, even though Paula is disabled and lives on a limited income. Paula fought long and hard to get back her beloved dog and now, after 18 months, they are rightfully reunited. The article I read said that Pablo ran up the steps to Paula. He could not, in his innocence, have understood all that happened in the last 18 months but I'm sure he's happy to see her again! And I can just imagine the joy she felt to see him again!