East Texas family adopts dog that had been in animal shelter for 7 years
East Texas family adopts dog that had been in animal shelter for 7 years By T Ebonie Tanner | March 7, 2021 at 6:13 PM CST - Updated March 8 at 4:42 PM
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - A dog named âBaby Girlâ has found a forever family after living at the Winnie Berry Humane Society in Angelina County since 2014.
Monica and Mark Deaton already have three dogs. Now, they a new addition to their family.
âIt could tell immediately. She reminded me of my elderly dog that passed at 17 years old. Just her personality and everything made me think, yes. She is coming home,â Monica Deaton said.
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Some local nonprofit organizations have entered into the American State Bank Charitable Change contest to win up to $1,000 before Christmas.
The winner will receive $1,000 while four runners up will receive $250 from the American State Bank, according to an informational email provided by the bank.
The other organizations are: We Care Too, Texas Wounded Warrior Foundation, Sisterhood of the Traveling Dress, Childrenâs Advocacy Center of Smith County, iServe365, Timpson Food for Thought, Community Christian Services-CCS Food Pantry, Boos Battle Support, Lindale Education Foundation and For the Silent.
Winnie Berry is a no-kill shelter that housed 182 animals in Angelina County, facilitated 170 adoptions and provided for 555 spay or neuter surgeries in 2019, according to their annual report.