Job greeting his foster family at the gate as they pull up. He still has some fear but is getting better, and wags his tail to greet them. Photo Courtesy: Erika Allis
By Jennifer Madrigal
Eastvale – The elusive black Labrador who has been able to avoid rescue for weeks, has finally been captured and is recovering well.
Many residents had reported seeing him in the area of the Von’s Shopping Center and even as far as the 15 Freeway. He had been chased off roads, freeways and bridges but managed to avoid rescue several times. Finally, on the morning of March 26, Eastvale Pets Lost and Found Facebook Administrator, Erika Allis, posted another sighting of him onto her Facebook page. The message was also shared on Norco’s Lost and Found page, and Elizabeth Duffy and Kate Haynes decided to take action.
The two ladies, who are very actively involved in animal rescues and fostering, jumped in their vehicles and headed down to the dirt lot by Von’s where the lab, affectionately named, “Job”, had been spotted. Armed with a leash and treats they tried to lure Job to them. After several tries they decided to leave the leash and treats with some of the day laborers who were in the area in case Job would approach them. A short time later, one of the men was able to get Job on a leash and called Elizabeth. When they arrived to pick up Job it was clear that he was terrified and injured. Very slowly and with great care, they were able to get Job into their vehicle and to a local vet.
Julie Logan, co-administrator for the Eastvale Pets Lost and Found, made a call to Eldad Hagar of Hope for Paws Rescue and he agreed to cover all of Job’s vet bills as long as Job went to a Foster Family. Job’s vet bills surpassed $800 and good to his word, Eldad covered every penny. Job was treated for old injuries that had healed wrong, like broken bones and a dislocated hip. The pain from these injuries was most likely what made him so terrified of the people trying to save him.
Since being released from the vet, Job has been receiving lots of loving care from Elizabeth Duffy and her family. He’s healing up, learning to trust again and making great progress. According to Erika Allis, owner of the Pet Patrol, “He’s even wagging his tail again and has formed a close bond with Elizabeth’s daughter.”
Job has not been claimed as of this day and will hopefully find a forever family soon.
If you find a lost dog or cat, send the picture and information to Eastvale Pets Lost and Found Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EastvaleLostAndFoundPets.
