Chihuahua abandoned in Guelph Lake outhouse finds forever home

A sorrowful story about a small dog found covered in human waste in a Guelph Lake Conservation Area outhouse tank now has a happy ending.

The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) says 6-year-old Cleo will be staying with her foster parents, for good.

“After considering Cleo’s unique needs, we believe that being adopted by her foster family with whom she has started to build trust, feel secure and thrive, is the best path forward in her journey,” said Lisa Veit, executive director of GHS.

When Cleo was found, she was suffering from severe physical and emotional trauma.

Veit said community support helped significantly in her care.

“We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of love, words of encouragement and donations that have arrived in response to Cleo’s story from across Canada … The circumstances under which Cleo came into our care has truly touched so many, and to see her now doing so well and experiencing so much love and affection with her foster family is incredibly heartwarming.”

Cleo’s foster mom is no stranger to the Guelph Humane Society, working as a registered veterinary technician and animal care attendant at GHS.