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Council honors Zeus Rescue after 177‑day search and capture of terrier ‘Scrim’
Summary
The New Orleans City Council recognized Zeus Rescue and volunteers for the capture and care of a terrier known as “Scrim,” on display at the meeting after a roughly 177‑day search; rescuers described Scrim’s injuries and the agency’s recent intake statistics.
The New Orleans City Council on an October‑season meeting honored Zeus Rescue and the volunteers who tracked and captured a terrier known as “Scrim” after what rescuers described as about a 177‑day search.
Council members and rescue staff credited neighborhood coordination and around‑the‑clock tips for leading to Scrim’s capture on Oct. 23, 2024. Michelle Chermy of Zeus Rescue described the animal’s condition on intake: a 108°F fever, a missing portion of an ear, a lost toenail and two bullets embedded in tissue. Chermy said the recovery team used a mix of nets, traps and tranquilizer darts during the long search.
“This city came together for this one life,” Council Vice President Morrell said, thanking volunteers and rescue staff. Council members called the rescue an example of community solidarity and praised Zeus Rescue’s broader work: Chermy said the organization managed roughly 374 intakes, 439 outcomes and about 218 active pets while running search and reunification efforts.
Presenters and residents described the repeated, coordinated search effort across neighborhoods such as Mid‑City and Gert Town, and council members arranged a staged, individual photo opportunity to avoid overwhelming the dog while presenting a proclamation and a gift bag.
The presentation highlighted both the individual animal rescue and the wider work of local animal‑welfare nonprofits in reuniting pets and supporting vulnerable residents. The council’s recognition did not include any formal new funding decision; it was ceremonial and aimed at thanking volunteers and publicizing the rescue work.
