Pet of the Week: Bria appreciates every pat on the head

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Bria

Updated: January 16, 2012 8:18AM

Bria, a beautiful Boxer mix with her original, lovely, long tail still attached and wagging, is happy to be getting fed regularly. She now knows what it feels like to be told she’s a “good girl,” and she likes the feeling!

Bria has also gotten used to being petted – something she was not accustomed to. Bria’s life until recently was not a pleasant one.

Left to live in a garage or outside, she was not fed enough nor was she given any loving attention. So now, she appreciates every pat on the head, every brush stroke on her back, and every voice that tells her she’s loved.

Bria was lucky that a humane investigator saved her from a situation where she would not have lived much longer. She is learning commands quickly, and she loves to be around people.

This happy, joyous dog is only two-and-a-half years old, and she’s looking for a family who wants to spend time with her, continue her education, and give her enough love to make up for over two years of deprivation.

If you think you have enough love to share with Bria, visit her at Save-A-Pet.

Save-A-Pet is a not-for-profit, no-kill shelter dedicated to finding loving, quality homes for each cat and dog in its care. Pets are sheltered indefinitely. The shelter strives to create an environment which enhances both awareness of and support for the humane treatment of animals. Save-A-Pet is located at 31664 North Fairfield Road, Grayslake. Their phone number is: (847) 740-7788 and their email address is www.save-a-pet-il.org. You can also see their animals at www.petfinder.com.

Pet of the Week is written by Pamela Kramer. You may also email any animal questions to me at Pamanimalrescue@gmx.com. If you adopted through Pet of the Week and want to let me know how your dog or cat is doing, please send me an email!Remember: Adopt a dog or cat! There are tens of thousands of homeless animals in the Chicago area alone that are waiting for a loving home. Here are some of the places to visit when looking for a family addition

.Aid to Animals, Barrington (847) 458-6325; Adopt-a-Pet, www.adoptapet-il.org/; Illinois Doberman Rescue, www.ildoberescue.com; German Shepherd Rescue, Skokie, (847) 677-0561; Evanston Animal Shelter, (847) 866-5080; Orphans of the Storm, Deerfield, (847) 945-0235; Placing Paws of Libertyville, www.placingpawsrescue.org; Save-a-Pet, Grayslake, (847) 740-7788; All pets: www.Petfinder.org; Bird Rescue, Northbrook, http://www.rescuethebirds.org/

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