(From Pinterest page for super urgent animals at risk of being killed).

I first saw Koala pressed into the back of her small cage at a horrible high kill “shelter” in Harlem (NYACC). She had been brought in as a stray and given the temp name “Krystal”  — She was not getting any attention from potential adopters. She was too terrified. And she was just beginning to get kennel cough — Once an animal has this common cold-like sickness, they are put on the “To be destroyed list.”

We named her Koala for Koala’s are known to be quite timid.  Each time my mother saw Koala she commented, “She is very special”.  Tragically, a few months after adopting this “designer dog”, my Mom died suddenly. We brought Koala to the funeral, and not only was she a profound comfort to me and my family, but to everyone there who was grieving. Mom was right, she is indeed, an extremely special being.

And that is the story of Koala, a dog that was to be killed to a dog healing and mending people’s hearts.  Another example of people rescuing pets and pets rescuing us right back.   Susan thank you for sharing this angel with us.  That was quite a journey this little girl has been on.  It makes us all happy to see how happy she is.

Goodnight friends. Dr. Harp Seal for Sammy & Family.