Update on Simon and Oreo from the Paw Street Journal (Winter 2009)

In the Winter 2009 issue of the Paw Street Journal, KHS featured a story about a dog named Oreo who "picked out" a cat, Simon, at Feeders Supply. Oreo's owner, Saundra Newton, was shopping at Feeders Supply with Oreo. When Oreo saw Simon, the two instantly bonded.

"When we arrived at Simon’s cage, Oreo began to wail," says Saundra. "Simon reached his paw out and gently touched Oreo through the cage. Oreo continued to whimper and cry through the adoption process. Once we were leaving with Simon, Oreo became quiet and content."

Saundra also owns Hands On Physical Therapy. Oreo and Koala (pictured below) helped promote the company's "Putting on the Dog" fundraiser for the Kentucky Humane Society.

Saundra and other professional volunteers provided cranio-sadral therapy, Jin Shin Jyutsu, Ricki, chair massages and facials at reduced prices with 100% of the proceeds going to KHS. These services, along with revenue from bake sales, raised more than $1,000!

A long-time animal advocate, Saundra hopes to make "Putting on the Dog" an annual event at Hands On Physical Therapy. "Next year we plan to use more volunteers, offer more services, and of course raise even more money," says Saundra.