Pokey, is a 4 yr old male, #A254396 (Santa Barbara County  - Lompoc Shelter). His picture is on Pet Harbor, Petfinder and CAPA.  He is a very good boy,   We believe he is part cat as he has used at least 2 or 3 of his lives.
Our 1st contact with him was about 2 years ago when he was shot (2 or 3 times) and tazed during a raid on the residence that he was at.  Those bullets and barbs were removed as the dog was taken into custody at that time. 
 
We picked him up 12-29-06, after we had several sightings of him running in a park area.    Pokey had a large, weeping abscess on his face.  When our vet checked it out, she found that he had a bullet imbedded on his face area. 
 
Verification that it was the same dog from both incidents was when an old neighbor came in saw the dog, and said it was “Capone”    The people knew where the old/original owner so they told them that he was here.  The one owner contacted the supervisor, telling him a “story” that they were so upset and they really wanted to get him back.  Supposedly that abscess/lump had been there for the last 2 yrs, but as we treated the dog last time, and had the bullet checked out to see if it came from a police revolver (which it was not).
 
Due to the background that this poor dog has gone thru, we were hoping to get him out of our area and into a new environment. 
 
He is a very strong boy, does try to walk himself on the leash, but on the whole, very sweet and gentle. 
 
Thank you for any help that can be give our “Pokey” boy!
 
Sue Meile, Acct Assistant
Santa Barbara County Animal Services
Lompoc Shelter
1501 W Central, Lompoc,
805-737-7755  (M-F   9:00 – 4:45 – closed 12:30-1:30 lunch)