The members of the Hyattsville VFD are in mourning over the
loss of our beloved mascot Hailey, who passed away peacefully Friday, January 1
after a brief battle with cancer. She was just six years old.
Hailey came to the HVFD in April 2010 from the Washington
Animal Rescue League — rescued along with her Rottweiler sisters, Rylie and
Lilla, from a dangerous situation in Washington, D.C. They were found with an
owner who placed heavy rubber bands around their limbs and necks, which began
to cause further harm as they grew. When Hailey was adopted by the HVFD she
still had a scar around her neck from where the rubber band had become
embedded.
Her sister Rylie, who paid a final visit to Hailey a few
weeks ago, had one of her front legs amputated as a result of the abuse.
Hailey moved into the firehouse at just about 16 weeks old
and quickly became popular and beloved not only by our members but also all
those visited, joining her predecessors Chile and Clyde as a friendly, loveable
mascot for our department.
Notorious for chasing her own shadow and nicknamed “Hailey
Lazydog” by those who loved her, Hailey was a fixture at the firehouse for the
hundreds of volunteers, career staff and visitors who have come through our
doors since 2010. Hailey was also a staple of our Open House and other public
events.
To read more on this story, click here: From Rescue toBeloved Mascot: HVFD’s Hailey Passes Away
