News and photos from Burlington County Animal Shelter's Super Bowl party
The Burlington County Animal Shelter hosted a Super Bowl tailgate party over the weekend. Here are some of the sights from the party.
The event even saw their longest tenured resident, Chief (no relation to the team in Kansas City), find his fur ever home after being in the shelter for 740 days.
According to a news release, Chief was adopted by Williamstown resident Rose Ragone. Chief was surrendered in June 2021 and then again in January of 2022 after being re-adopted.
Ragone said that she was originally searching for a cat because "they are easier to take care of but seeing Chief, she knew she had to help him.
"I saw him and knew I couldn't leave him there. I was unsure if someone else would adopt him, but we were perfect for each other. He is a senior and I am as well, so it only made sense."
Ragone said that she has been living alone since her daughter was away at college and was lonely. However, Chief has been fitting right in.
On Chief's first night, Ragone said that she did not want him on the couch, but was defeated when he gave her the "Pittie eyes.” Now the couch has become his bed where he sleeps.
On the second day, Ragone said Chief had brought his treats bag to her bedroom in the morning. Ragone was feeding him a little extra everyday until Chief finally began leaving some food in his dish.
Overall, Chief is doing well according to Ragone and has already "settled in as if he has been living with her for his whole life".
Nick Butler is an impact reporter for the Courier Post, the Daily Journal and the Burlington County Times covering community news in South Jersey. Have any tips or stories? Reach out to NButler@Gannett.com. Subscribe to stay in the loop.
This article originally appeared on Cherry Hill Courier-Post: Images from Burlington County Animal Shelter's tailgate party.
