Two dogs were living on a school playground—eager to play with the kids, but too scared to let any adults approach them. Worried for her students’ safety and determined to help the dogs, Ms. Calhoun took on the challenge of capturing them.
For two weeks, she tried everything: patience, gentle words, and countless snacks. Finally, she managed to coax the larger dog into her car—and it was as if he reassured the smaller one, “Don’t worry… I think we’re safe now.” Soon, both were curled up in her back seat.
Ms. Calhoun brought them to our SNAP clinic. They had no microchips or collar tags, so Ms. Calhoun decided to name them Bonnie and Clyde. Both received vaccines, and Bonnie later returned for her spay surgery—freshly groomed and glowing. Clyde is expected to be back at the clinic soon for his neuter surgery.
And the best part?
Bonnie was adopted by Ms. Calhoun, and Clyde was adopted by another teacher and now has a little human sibling he adores.
Two dogs. Two teachers. Two forever homes.
Stories like Bonnie and Clyde’s remind us why spay/neuter matters. We see an increase in the number of litters born during the summer months, and the weather in Texas is especially dangerous for newborn litters. That leads to many animals wandering streets, parks, and playgrounds because they were never spayed or neutered.
SNAP’s Beat the Heat campaign keeps spay/neuter accessible so we can prevent suffering —and create more happy endings just like Bonnie and Clyde.
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