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Lucky 13 Survivor Story: Meet Zeke

Zeke with his new friends Lynnsey and Renee, joined by his Mama Deputy Christina Brewerton and Shayla Collier of The Hometown Foundation Inc.

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On April 28, 2022, 31 working dogs were seized by Connecticut state and local authorities in a horrifying animal cruelty case that saw K-9s allegedly shot and killed at BlackRock Kennels. With a long history in animal welfare and a successful K-9 program, The Hometown Foundation, Inc. stepped in to help adopt and relocate 13 service dogs, who were dubbed “The Lucky 13.” The dogs were malnourished and in need of assistance, including both dietary and medical needs, putting The Hometown Foundation into immediate action. As the K-9s were bred and trained to be service dogs for Law Enforcement or TSA Police K-9s, the Foundation’s goal was to properly nurse the dogs back to health and place them in proper loving homes or back into the police workforce in law enforcement. Now 11 of “The Lucky 13” have been successfully placed onto their rightful healthy paths!

Zeke and Deputy Christina Brewerton

Listen here for Renee's interview with Shayla Collier, Program and Development Coordinator at The Hometown Foundation, Inc, and Deputy Christina Brewerton of the Bucks County Sheriff's Department, who adopted one of the "Lucky 13"!

“When I first heard about Zeke, I knew I had to meet him. His story touched my heart right away and I was drawn to him the moment we met. As frail as he initially appeared, he never let his physical appearance get it the way of his drive to work and learn.

Zeke has shown me how strong, resilient and forgiving animals can be. I love watching him grow strong and seeing his determination to learn fills me with joy every day. We should all strive to be as determined and forgiving as these animals. I am so grateful the Hometown Foundation was able to make this partnership a reality for me and Zeke.”

                               -Deputy Christina Brewerton (Delgado) #8589, Bucks County Sheriff’s Office

Renee and Zeke


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