“I have always believed that animals have souls, too. I firmly believe they teach us humility and to love unconditionally.”
Anna Scott
HUBER HEIGHTS — If you love animals, you will love Anna Scott.
Animals are her world, and her pet peeve is, appropriately, people who abuse animals. Scott has devoted most of her life to rescuing stray and mistreated dogs and cats.
“I have been helping stray animals since I was a little girl, and I joined animal rescue groups soon after I graduated from Northridge High School,” Scott said.
Scott is a LPN at the Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at Spring Hill in Huber Heights. Prior to that job, she was a LPN for six years at Maria Joseph nursing home in Dayton.
The 55-year-old became even more committed to helping animals after losing her husband, Steve, at the age of 43.
“I have always believed that animals have souls, too,” she said. “I firmly believe they teach us humility and to love unconditionally.”
Now, she has added another dimension to her efforts, collecting supplies for animals.
“With the full cooperation of the Rehab Center in the Heights, I had a collection box for things like dog toys, leashes, collars, dogfood, doggie treats, pet beds and blankets ... and one person contributed a large bird cage,” Scott said. “I’m not quite into birds yet, but that’ll come.”
Scott has resonated into a one-woman “group” with a network to help her locate animals in need. She works with Animal Rescue Center, PetSmart in Huber Heights, the Humane Society of Greater Dayton and Luv 4 K9s.
Much like the Lone Ranger, Scott often comes riding in to save animals from situations of abuse and neglect.
A cocker spaniel, Daisy, was picked up as a stray and was scheduled to be put down. Scott welcomed the deaf and blind dog into her own home for nine years until the dog passed away last year.
“She was a great pet...,” Scott said. “I really miss her and I have her in a pet cemetery.”
“I have three dogs in my home in Old North Dayton — Izzy, Tessa and Rusty — all cockers,” Scott said. “All three were rescued from bad situations.”
To join Scott’s efforts, call (937) 222-0697.
Contact this reporter at (937) 236-6032 or mickeyz@ zoomtown.com.
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