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February 3, 2012
DOGS AVAILABLE:
“MARTY”-Neutered Male-Shepard Mix, Semi Shorthair, Black and tan. Approx: 8 years “ I was a stray who was never reunited with my family. If you ask me, they tried their best to keep it that way. How do you lose a big, lovable dog like me and not look for me? Anyway, I’m over them now. I have finally been to see that magical person who is known only as ‘the vet”. I wasn’t even sure if it was a person or not. The only thing I knew, through word on the streets, was that there were painful needles and something about neutering involved. I was petrified! But, all is well, I only remember the car ride, seeing other animals waiting patiently (sort of) and one shot that wasn’t all that bad. Next thing I know, I’m waking up from a nap and I’m just a little sore, but, feeling just fine. My ears are clean too! So, I have now lived through ‘the works’ at the local vet and I have nothing bad to say about it. I have been de-flead and I am waiting for my bath appointment. So, now a little bit about myself- I’m happy, always happy. My tail never stops wagging and I am all about being out and about to meet and greet people. I’m house trained, but, may need a little reminding in the beginning. I love to go for walks and I could use the exercise to get back into shape.(my back legs shake a bit). I may be able to live with another dog, but, I would like to meet first so I am not pushed into a match. Cats? No way, no how, not ever. I really would prefer to chase them, than live with them (I know it’s wrong, I can admit to my faults) So, instead of getting myself into trouble with temptation, let’s just agree that we all live cat free in my new home. Besides, that, I really have no other demands (after the attention, spoiling demands) How about giving a mature (not old) guy a chance for a forever home? “ TAIL NEVER STOPS MARTY
“TIA”-Spayed Female-Pit Bull/ Lab Mix. Very short hair, Black with Brown Tint. Approx: 10 mos “Well, here I am, waiting for that special family to walk through that front door, asking for a dog friend just like me. I’m sort of a diamond in the rough (ruff?). (Who needs perfection anyway?) I’m still a puppy and I have the typical puppy unlimited energy. Yes, I have been known to counter surf too, so that needs to be worked on (why do they make counters at dog level anyway?) I’m crate trained and pretty much house trained- a little refresher course may be needed at first, along with scheduling. I could use some training when it comes to leash walking, once again, that puppy mind takes over. I would blossom in a home with a fenced in yard and a family who knows how to train and teach me tricks. I’m a fast learner too. I think I would do great at agility, which brings me back to the training-I could use some work on meeting other dogs. I like the old, laid back, can barely get out of your way type of dog. The hyper, in your face ones bother me. I am improving though, and in the right home, I will be worth the work. I have beautiful eyes, and a face that is hard to resist. So, come along and visit. I would prefer older kids, Frisbees, and a fenced yard, along with dog savy adults. I need consistency! And treats.!” JUST NEEDS SOME TLC & TRAINING TIA please call to set up a time to meet her
“JONAH”-Neutered Male-Am Staff. Shorthaired Black with White Tuxedo. Medium-Large-55 pounds. Approx: 3 years “I’m a great boy who has just had a run of bad luck lately. No one really knows my whole life story (and I’m not talking about it), but, the best guess is that the most recent part was where I was abandoned along Route 95. Who knows how long I was wandering for, but I spent the last few days around the Industrial Park, where a lot more people would see me. The only problem is that I was petrified and wouldn’t go to anyone. Even one of the police officers tried to lure me into his cruiser, but, I didn’t give in. I would trot off to give myself a buffer zone of 50 feet or so, ready to run if needed. Anyway, the word was out, people would see me, try to talk me into getting into their car, but, I wanted nothing to do with them. (well, I did, but, I was scared) So, a shelter volunteer was driving through the park, saw me in the middle of the road, stopped her car, stopped traffic, got out, knelt down and threw lunch meat towards me. That was all I needed for a hint that a car ride wouldn’t be so bad. I hopped right in, layed on the floor and that is the beginning of my new life. Since then, I’ve been to the vets for ‘the works” ( I was a favorite with everyone there) and now I’m just waiting for my new home. I know commands, I get along good with most other dogs, I’m pretty much house trained and I love to go for walks (even if it’s in the rain and cold) I could use a little work on the friends-to-all-feline-types. I would also do great with some obedience training, mainly to get me a little more socialized more than anything. I am a bit nervous around some men at first, but., I do warm up. A home with people who know and love my breed would be perfect, and someone who doesn’t give in to my begging and sad looks when I try to crawl up on the furniture. Kids over 15 would be best also. I would love to be settled in to my new home soon. (that way there is still time for a stocking with my name on it, filled with toys and treats). I’m really just a nice boy who needs a better chance than the one I had so far. A home for all the Holidays .” HAPPY TO PLEASE JONAH
“JET”-Spayed Female-Pit Bull Mix, Very Shorthaired, Tan and white. Approx: 45 pounds. Approx: 12 years old “ How about opening your heart and your home to a sweet old gal who just needs to find a new spot to live out the years I have left? It seems that no one even looks at the older animals, and I have this old eye injury that makes me look even more odd ( I call it unique!) It doesn’t bother me a bit, and I’m okay with just seeing out of one eye. I need eye drops daily, but, that’s easy! My tail never stops wagging and I am always happy.I love to go for walks-anywhere is fine, through Town with people everywhere, or hiking on some trails. ( I may need a coat for the bitter cold though) I love car rides and I’m pretty good at the vets-although a bit squirmy (who wants shots anyway?) I’m so neat and clean, I even fluff up my own dog bed. I love to snuggle up in my comforter and hide my face. I get along with cats, but, I wouldn’t mind not living with hyper, pesty ones-they bug me. I could probably live with another laid back dog, after a meeting or too. I’m really the happiest just being with my family and going for a stroll, a ride or spending a cold day curled up on the couch. (Did someone mention couch? That’s a lot better than my bed on the floor!) So far, no one has any interest in me, but, who knows, when I ‘m being walked by a volunteer, just maybe someone will see me and see how happy I am, and might even inquire about me. I really would prefer a home, instead of my dog kennel. I’m really no trouble!” CAN NOT BE FORGOTTEN JET
“TOM” & “JERRY”-Neutered Males-Min Pins. Approx: 10 years.Shorthaired, Black with Tan 22 pounds and 14 pounds. “We are a tag team that can never be separated! We were found one night, during the bitter cold, huddled up against a garage door. We were so cold that we were limping. Luckily, someone came home, saw us, picked us up and put us into their warm suv- they even had blankets to snuggle up in. We burrowed right into them. When the animal shelter person came to pick us up, we had to be uncovered to be seen. It felt so good being warm again. Anyway, no one really knows our story, except us ( and humans don’t have any idea what we are saying so…) Their best guess is: we were dumped, abandoned, tossed out, to be killed by cars, killed by coyotes or frozen to death. It wasn’t even in a busy area- it was all woods-prime coyote places. We have no idea how long we would have lasted outside that night. We had followed the lights in the hopes of finding people. So, now, we are safe and secure, warm and fed, spoiled and taken care of. The only thing missing is a real home and a real family. The shelter is nice, but, we are living in the cat room since we are small (‘nuff said right? We are not cats!) (we hate to admit it, it is interesting being with all the cats, we think they enjoy walking by and teasing us!) We don’t care though, we get to run loose in there and laugh as they run away (they really don’t run from us, but, we’re going with that story-it sounds better for us) We just went to the vets (we were perfectly well behaved) and we have everything done, except for a dental soon. We love to go for rides, walks and are very social. We get along good with cats (whatever…) and we get along good with most dogs. We are totally neat and clean and tease to go out. We are snugglers, huggers and cuddlers. We live to be with our family. We would do great as traveling dogs and camping buddies. Who knows-there may even be canoeing in our future (life jackets please) Did we mention that we can not be separated? Where one is, there are two. We’ve already been through a lot, almost died in the bitter cold, so we want to always be together. During our vet visit we found out that we are lyme positive, so we are being treated for that. Otherwise, we are good to go soon. How about adding a couple of happy boys to your home? Let us share the couch with you. Give us a chance to add some nose prints to your car windows. Life is a ride-let’s have fun together!” THE TOM & JERRY TAG TEAM
“MAURICE”-Neutered Male American Bulldog X Shorthaired Tan and White. Large, approx: 60 pounds. Approx: 1 ½ years- “ I was delivered to the animal shelter in the back seat of the Police cruiser. What a way to start my new life right? Already in trouble with the authoritees! It wasn’t like I really did anything wrong, I had been abandoned by my previous owners and I had been wandering the highway for awhile. One morning I found my way through a fence and was waiting on the front porch of the nearest house. I guess the homeowner was a bit surprised at opening the door in the dark and seeing a huge dog looking at him. Let’s just say-we were both scared. Not to mention the fact that I was starving-every rib showing, spine and hips sticking out- I guess I didn’t realize just how scary I was. So, the police and the ACO show up, I’m scared, but, I was offered a cookie and told to sit, so, that’s what I did- I sat, they put the leash on me and I hopped right up into the cruiser. There was a clean blanket and a buffet of food waiting for me at the shelter. I really didn’t care what happened once I smelled food. So, my life has changed quite a bit, I’m learning to behave on a leash-this is a tough one, I love to pull and I’m strong. I’m learning some new commands and how to take a cookie a bit more gently than I was doing.( I can’t help myself-on the streets, you grab what you can) I have now been to meet ‘the vet”. It went ok, I was a bit nervous with the holding/ head lock/ restraint thing, didn’t know what was going to happen to me! But, with some work and some good vet visits-go for a cookie, say hi, then leave, I think I will be fine for the next yearly check up. Not too impressed with this whole neutering thing, but, hey, if it keeps me happier, healthier and I have a chance for a home faster-then it’s all ok. I know, I’m told that this is a good thing! I just have two weeks of no jumping, leaping and pulling, then back to my training again. All in all, I’m a great dog who needs an experienced family. If there are kids, they should be older kids. I think I could be with some other dogs, but, due to my past neglect and lack of training, I really think I would love to be an only pet for now-just until I can learn to be well behaved . Plus, all the extra attention is needed to make up for my 1 ½ years of neglect. Show me food and I will learn fast! Is anyone willing to take on a soon-to-be-handsome boy who just needs some work? Obedience training would be a big help for me too. I may need some re house training and I think I should start off with crate training-just so I don’t get into a bit of trouble if left alone-I am still a puppy-sort of!” LOOKING TO BLOSSOM IN MY NEW HOME MAURICE