These Shelter Pets Were Taken On A Field Trip To See Their Exotic Relatives At The Local Zoo

Oct 06, 2020

Animals were having the time of their lives during quarantine, unlike human beings. They had the opportunity to go places they had never gone before, like the malls, and eat snacks just like you do on a normal day.

But those in the zoo were experiencing more bliss than the wild and stray animals. They had lived all their lives confined in a restricted area but now an opportunity presented itself to interact with other members of their kin. They also shared moments with 'different' kinds of acquaintances when dogs and cats from the shelter stopped by.

Last month, the Animal Defense League of Texas thought it would be a good idea to visit the San Antonio Zoo alongside a selection of its members. As this happened courtesy of the pandemic, cats and dogs had the chance to come face to face with a variety of other animals including giraffes, leopards, monkeys, and lions, together with others that they don't get to see daily.

They sure had a good time. There are videos courtesy of the shelter showing the pets looking very excited with their new interactions. They showed their excitement by wagging their tails.

It brought satisfaction to the organizers of the event seeing all the animals experiencing the moment uniquely, and mingling with ease. Carla showed more signs of excitement compared to all the other zoo animals, reports Insider. She is a white lab-mix aged seven months. She became fixated by the giraffe, who was also perplexed at the sight of these strange unique creatures.

The cats looked at the fish and hippos with amazement. Ella on the other hand, who is a black lab-mix, had her eyes fixed on the gibbons which were dangling on ropes.

The pets got a one-time opportunity to interact with different animals including monkeys, lions, and giraffes. The pandemic has posed many challenges to both the shelter in Texas and the San Antonio Zoo.

The ADL members and those living around the San Antonio Zoo were both negatively affected by the coronavirus, leading to a massive decline in funds allocated to them for support. This is according to Michelle, Development and Marketing Manager for the Animal Defense League of Texas. She told Bored Panda that this is what prompted the idea of involving the community to enlighten them on matters that are so close to the hearts of both organizations.

The care providers thought it was a good initiative to highlight both the large scale and smaller programs that they provide for the animals. Not everyone knows about the programs for fostering and nourishing by both the organizations which are beneficial to the animals' wellbeing. The video clips of the visit were shared on the various online platforms as a way of connecting with their audience while taking care of the animals from both sides.

Michelle says that these are hard times and people should help out. She says that for them, they won't tire from their work of setting records when it comes to coming up with performances that save lives. She also notes that just like other sectors affected by the pandemic, the ADL services which include wellness clinics, also came to a closure and it used to rake in funds to run programs that helped lifesaving.

She, therefore, reiterates that funding support is crucial at the moment to ensure that the more strategic programs keep on working for the sake of the animals and the community. Help can be offered by donating, volunteering, fostering as well as adopting.

The San Antonio Zoo has been operational for the last 106 years and has never been as in need as it is at the moment. It needs to be operational and functional once more and your support will go a long way in ensuring that. What did you think about this story? Be sure to tell your friends and give us your opinions! We would love to hear what you think!