“Living in a noisy dog kennel for seven days may seem like a lot, but imagine being there for 400 days. That’s how long Queen, a sweet terrier mix, lived inside the Great Plains SPCA in Merriam, Kansas, overlooked time and again despite her gentle nature. In September, animal activist Scott Poore, who runs an organization called “Mission Driven” that promotes fundraisers for animal shelters, decided enough was enough. After learning about Queen’s prolonged stay at the shelter and the toll it had taken on her, he took action to draw attention to the homeless pup.”
Scott Poore, an animal activist, was even more motivated to help Queen find her forever home after meeting her. He described Queen as “the most affectionate lovable dog I probably have ever worked with,” and he should know since he spent plenty of one-on-one time with her after he moved into Queen’s kennel. Scott brought along bedding and a few belongings which he shared with Queen. He was determined to stay with her until she was adopted. After seven days and seven nights, Queen finally found her forever home!
“I was prepared to stay for either 24 hours or a month, I honestly did not know,” Scott said. “Seven nights in an animal shelter is quite a long time, I have to admit.”
Animal shelters are typically not a peaceful place to rest, and Scott Poore found that out firsthand during his seven-day stay in Queen’s kennel. He barely slept due to the constant barking of the animals and Queen waking him up every hour to play with her rope toy. However, his dedication and effort paid off when a father and son from Kansas City saw a news report about Queen and decided to adopt her. Scott expressed his gratitude, saying, “I just want to thank them for opening up their home and their hearts for such an incredible dog who deserves a long life in a loving home. It’s a win-win for both sides.”
Instead of adopting Queen himself, Scott explained that as an animal advocate, he encounters needy animals on a daily basis and cannot adopt them all. He stated, “I can’t adopt every animal that I help because then I will have 1,000 animals in my house.” Once Queen found her forever home, Scott moved on to assist the next animal in need. Scott shared that he copes with the emotional side of his work by quickly moving on to help the next animal that needs him. We appreciate individuals like Scott who advocate for voiceless animals. Sacrificing one’s own comfort for an animal’s happiness is a truly admirable act of kindness. Thank you, Scott!
