- April 19, 2024
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Phelps visited with the man who helped save him from the Intracoastal Waterway, FCSO Sgt. Phil Reynolds. Courtesy photo FCSO
Boo, 33513421, is a 3-year-old female cat, available at the Flagler Humane Society. Courtesy photo FHS
Maeve, 33660610, is a 4-year-old female terrier mix, available at the Flagler Humane Society. Courtesy photo FHS.
Makena, 31017353, is a 2-year-old female cat, available at the Flagler Humane Society. Courtesy photo FHS
When Flagler Humane Society Director Amy Carotenuto visited the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office last week, she brought someone special along with her – Phelps.
Phelps, named, by the FHS staff, after he swam the Intracoastal on Saturday, Nov. 5, was sporting blue and white bandages on all four paws.
“His paws were pretty torn up either by an oyster bed or the rocks he was trying to cling to,” Carotenuto said. “Flagler Animal Hospital checked him out and wrapped his paws.”
Carotenuto was at the sheriff’s office last week to accept the donation of a retired sheriff’s vehicle on behalf of the humane society. The sheriff’s staff couldn’t resist snapping photos of the dog, and the officer who was an important part of his rescue, Sgt. Phil Reynolds.
“He is a nice guy, with a big heart for animals,” said Laura Williams, FCSO public information officer.
Phelps was held for the customary five-day waiting period, but no one has come forward to claim him. On Thursday his status changed.
“He is officially up for adoption,” Carotenuto said.
On Monday, Nov. 14, Carotenuto said Phelps’s heartworm test came back negative, excellent news for the dog that had been through so much.
“He still has to be neutered, but he’s ready for a new home,” Carotenuto said.
