Akron, OH - Cat needs adopted/rescued URGENT!

This beautiful cat is located at the Summit County Animal Control Facility in Akron, Ohio. She's been there since Feb. 12, so her time is running out!!! She is a small adult female. She looks EXACTLY like my beloved cat, Hermie. I find it so odd that she is also very small for an adult cat, just like my kitty. I am begging for somebody to adopt her or for a rescue to pull her and give her a second chance!

Her adoption fee is only $60.00 and she will be up to date on shots and spayed!

Her animal ID # (that you will need to reference if interested in her) is C02-027.

If someone can help this girl, please contact the Summit County Animal Control at 330-643-2845 AND email cfatheree@summitoh.net.

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Durbin, WV - Sweet senior dog needs rescue/adopt URGENT!

This sweet dog is Elijah. He will die this week if not pulled by a rescue or adopted by a loving individual/family. He's been at the shelter a "long time" and his time is running out! Elijah is a very special senior boy, who is in desperate need of finding a loving forever home, rescue or even a sanctuary that will take him in and allow him to live out the rest of his life in great comfort. Elijah would love to have a nice warm bed to lay his weary bones down on and belly rubs would be a plus! Elijah is very friendly and wants nothing more than to be in a home with someone who will love him back. If you can be that person and open up your home to him, please contact the shelter immediately.

Visit Elijah's Petfinder page.

Elijah is located at the Pocahontas County Animal Control and Humane Office in Durbin, West Virginia.

If you are interested in rescuing or adopting Elijah, please contact the shelter immediately:

lastchance_rescue@yahoo.com

and

jaime0801@frontiernet.net

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Orlando, FL - Dog needs rescue/adoption ASAP!

This is Scarface. What an unfit name for such a sweet dog! Scarface is a 1 year old brindle and white male Pit Bull mix. According to workers, he's so happy and full of life! He seems to LOVE everyone! He walks very well on a leash and would make a great companion for anyone, including single people or families! He was originally listed as fearful and seemed somewhat shy, but once he was able to come out and play, he was literally bouncing and prancing around the yard, enjoying play time with humans and other dogs. He is housebroken.

Scarface's last day was supposed to be Thursday, January 22; however, because a rescue worker likes him so much, they've managed to extend his time to this Saturday, January 24th. If not adopted or pulled by a rescue group by this time, he will be euthanized.

$200 has been donated to cover the cost of his heartworm treatment, because he unfortunately tested positive. This can and will be fixed with the treatment this donation will provide, if only someone will save him from death first.

Scarface is located at the Orange County Animal Services in Orlando, FL. TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE FOR THE DOG MIGHT BE AVAILABLE! Please contact the below email addresses as well as Debra.Villella@ocfl.net if you are not from the immediate area and would like to save this boy. I have a link to rescue transport services and groups on the left hand side of the blog.

If you are interested in adopting or rescuing Scarface, please contact ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:

veronica@fldoglover.com

David.Morton@ocfl.net

Linda.Hepenstal@ocfl.net

Remember, even if you cannot physically help Scarface, you can help by passing this on to someone else.

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Orlando, FL - Dogs, puppies need adopt/rescue URGENT!

Animal ID: A127783 Room No.: WD43

Hi, my name is Scar face. I am an approximately 1 year 2 month old brown and black brindle male Pit Bull-Mix. I am listed as shy and was very fearful at first. Once the shelter workers started playing with me, I was bouncing and prancing around the yard! The workers say I'm always smiling and seem like a really nice dog! Wouldn't you like to be my playmate and make me smile? I'm housebroken and walk great on a leash!

Animal ID: A127809 Room No.: WD53

Hi, I am an approximately 5 month old black and white male Pit Bull-Mix. I'm a sweet, playful pup! Please give me the chance to grow big and strong...and to know what it feels like to be loved. The workers here say I'm pretty laid back for a puppy, a little on the shy side. I just need some TLC. They also say I have tons of potential! I'm housebroken and walk on the leash well.

Animal ID: A127683 Room No.: WD36

Hi, I'm Trina, a 2-year-old female black and white Labrador Retriever. I am shy, but once I spend a little time with you, I cling to your side and don't want to be away from you. It's very apparent that I want to be a good girl, if someone would just show me what they want. I need an understanding home that's full of TLC. I will be a loyal companion forever.

These dogs are located at Orange County Animal Services in Orlando, Florida. Their time is VERY LIMITED. Their last day is Tuesday, January 20th. They must be adopted or pulled by a rescue VERY SOON, or they will be euthanized. The shelter has MANY other animals (cats, kittens, dogs, bunnies, etc.) in need of adoption. To check out the other furry friends waiting for a forever home, visit the Orange County Animal Services site.

If you are interested in adopting/rescuing one of these dogs, please contact ALL THREE OF THE FOLLOWING EMAIL ADDRESSES:

veronica@fldoglover.com

David.Morton@ocfl.net

Linda.Hepenstal@ocfl.net

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Waycross, GA - Puppy mill raided, dogs need your help!

The Okefenokee Humane Society, along with other agencies, raided a puppy mill in Waycross, GA! At the end of the day, they rescued 23 Dachshunds. They still have5-6 to trap next week. All rescued dogs were taken to the Okefenokee Humane Society, which has put a huge strain on the shelter, both physically and financially.
The dogs range in age from 5 months to 7 years, with the majority being between 5 years-7 years. The older dogs were still being bred. All dogs have mange and are currently being treated.

The shelter is asking that anyone able to donate funds, even the smallest amount, please do so. The dogs need sponsorship to pay for their care. This shelter is very full and a very high kill facility. If the dogs do not get funds to cover their medical and care expenses, they will be euthanized.

If you can spare even $1, please go to the Okefenokee Humane Society's website and donate via PayPal: http://www.okefenokeehumanesociety.org/contactus.html

or

Mail your money or checks to :
Okefenokee Humane Society
1501 Blackwell Street
Waycross, GA 31501

Contact Phone Number: 912-283-4214

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This handsome fella is just waiting at the Orange County Animal Services in Orlando, FL for someone to take him home and give him the love he deserves. According to rescuers, he is a real sweetie and is both people and dog friendly. If he is not adopted by a loving person/family or pulled by a rescue very soon, he will be put on the red list for this week, meaning he will be euthanized.

He is a 1-year-old tan and black male Rottweiler. Animal ID: A127801, Room #: WD37

If you are interested in rescuing or adopting this dog, please contact ALL of the following email addresses:

veronica@fldoglover.com

David.Morton@ocfl.net

Linda.Hepenstal@ocfl.net

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Akron, OH - My foster kittens need forever home(s)!

These are my three beautiful, playful, and amazing foster kittens. I rescued them from underneath my neighbor's porch. They had been left to live outside through the snow and below freezing temperatures, being fed nothing but human table scraps! Last summer I rescued their siblings, their mother's previous litter. I can tell you that while this mother cat has had the misfortune of living outside 24/7 and not being spayed, she has produced some wonderful litters of kittens!

These little guys are about 3 months old. They've been to the vet, received all of their routine shots, been dewormed, and now have a clean bill of health! They will be neutered once they are old enough (the vet waits until their are at least 4 months old). I am fostering them through a no-kill, non-profit rescue that will pay for the kittens' spay/neuter.

The black kitten is Daisy. She's sort of the leader of the pack. Daisy is almost always the one to instigate something! She's very curious and adventurous. She's also a huge love bug! Her purr sounds like a motorboat, and you don't even have to touch her to get it going! Yet, she rather play with you or lay next to you than be held on your lap or in your arms.

The gray kitten is Matilda. She's the shy, quiet one of the group, but don't let that fool you. She can play and tumble like the best of them! If you're gentle with her, you'll have her purring in no time! She's also more than willing to lay in somebody's arms.

The long-haired kitten is Simba. He's the bodyguard of the group and also happens to think of himself as a little lion. He's very easy to hold in your arms when he's not tumbling and rolling around on the ground! He enjoys play, but I believe he'll grow into the ultimate lap cat! He puts on a brave, strong front, but I think he just wants a a super plush kitty bed, plenty of toys, and a lifetime supply of kitty treats.

Daisy, Matilda, and Simba are the ultimate feline three musketeers! They're a wonderful team and I believe they find comfort and confidence in one another. They have only been with me for a week, which has been their first experience with such close human contact. They are not feral cats. They are very friendly, but they can be a bit shy at times, especially with new people, new setting, and new situations. I believe the reason they have flourished so well within the last 7 days is because they have had each other. It would be my dream to find them a wonderful home together. I realize that this might not be possible, but I am asking that if anyone has the room in their heart and home for this wonderful troop to please consider adopting all three, or at least two. If one is left, I might adopt him or her, as their older sister would sure love a forever playmate!

The rescue is based in the Akron area, but I can adopt the kittens to surrounding Northeast Ohio area.

If you are interested in learning more about Daisy, Matilda, and/or Simba and possibly adopting them, please contact me at afurryfriend@gmail.com

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Montreal, QC - Lhasa Apso in need of rescue/foster/adoption URGENT!

This cute little Lhasa Apso dog is located at a municipal pound located in Montreal, Quebec. He's only 18 months old. A local rescue group, Paws for Life, is trying to get him out of there before he is euthanized, which will happen very soon. This guy needs to be pulled by a rescue, fostered, or adopted.

If you can help this dog, please contact Paws for Life at paws.for.life@hotmail.com

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Miami, FL - Beautiful Afghan Hound dumped at shelter!

This is Gala, a beautiful 7-month-old Afghan Hound. She was dropped off at the Miami-Dade Animal Services on December 26th. The shelter only allows the animals 7 days to be pulled by a rescue or adopted. Please consider adopting Gala and giving her a loving, forever home! Please pass this information on to anyone you know that might be able to help.
Her ID is A1120922

If you are able to help Gala, please contact the Miami-Dade Animal Services at (305) 884-1101 (identify Gala using her ID#)

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Philadelphia, PA - Dogs need foster/adopt/rescue URGENT!

This is Gunner. Gunner is a very smart dog. He learns commands in a matter of minutes. He bonds to people who make the effort to work with him. He is a great dog for someone who likes obedience work, play and exercise, There are several key things you should know about Gunner:
Approximately 1 year old
Currently 40 pounds but will gain weight
Up to date on shots
Will be neutered and microchipped
Knows: sit, stay, heel, drop it, paw
Learning: come, leave it, and how to walk well on leash
Eager to please (food and toy motivated)
Medium Energy
Quick learner
Friendly
Likes to play tug and is learning fetch
He is jumpy/mouthy when playing
Should probably be your only pet




Sparky is a female pit mix about 2 years old. Poor Sparky has been here at the shelter since June- she came to the shelter as a possible cruelty case because her owner had been found choking her and she was emaciated. Sparky also came in with a circular patch of hair missing on her neck/back that looks like she may have been burnt. In the shelter Sparky has gained some weight and some skills! Luckily for Sparky one of our volunteers has been consistently working with her so that she does not get stressed, but now it’s time for Sparky to get out to find her forever home. Sparky knows “sit”, “stay” and “come” and is working on leash manners. Sparky is very food motivated and eager to please. She loves people and is affectionate, loves to run, and is learning how to play. Sparky does not get along with small dogs or cats, but is getting used to dogs her own size or larger. We think that once out of the isolation of our kennel environment Sparky can learn to be happy and social with other dogs. Like most active adolescents learning their manners, Sparky can get mouthy when very excited. Sparky is a sweet girl who’s had a bad start to life and desperately needs to get out of the shelter ASAP.

Gunner and Sparky have very limited time left. They are currently at a shelter that euthanizes for room. Please consider helping one of these great dogs. Please share this information with others.

Both dogs are located at the Philadelphia Animal Care and Control (PACCA/PAWS) in Philadelphia, PA.

111 West Hunting Park Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19140

If you are interested in rescuing/adopting/fostering one of these dogs, please contact:
shelter_dogs@yahoo.com
Before Jan. 1: natalie@philly paws.org
Jan. 1 & after: nsmith@pspca.org

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Washington - Several dogs need foster/rescue/adopt URGENT!

Pumpkin: This little angel is a german shorthair pointer mix. When grown, if given the chance, she will be the love of your life. Softness and sweetness is all she exudes.

Kris: What a love this adorable golden lab, sharpei, Staffordshire girl is. Sweet, mid-sized and pleading for a chance. Can you help?

West: Need we say more? Look at the dark muzzle on her. What a beauty, and yes, a sister…

South: Just think what you could do if you were willing to take these little youngsters, let them play and sleep together just until we can find them homes! They are set to be euthanized in just two days. Let’s try to help them…



North: This little sister of East is lovely. Look at her sweet face! How can we let her down? Baby teeth and all, she is ready to cuddle.


East: This little girl is ready to go east or west but certainly doesn’t deserve to go under. She is a combo golden lab, border collie, Staffordshire and as you can see, just wants love. Help us save her!


Cocoa: Sweet terrier girl. Perfect for hanging on the couch or running around the house or yard.

Paul: This is beautiful Paul, a stunning boy. Paul is a shepherd husky mix, very pretty, not too large, and would love to be somewhere he can play, run, and hang out. The more fun he has, the less inclined to run out and around anywhere. Fenced home a must. He is worth it!


These dogs are located in eastern Washington. The shelter is looking for rescues to pull these dogs, people to adopt, or persons/families to foster. They are all very URGENT and do not have much time left to live. Please consider helping one or more of these dogs. Please pass this on to anyone you know that might be able to help.

THERE IS TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE FOR THESE DOGS! CONTACT THE BELOW EMAIL FOR MORE INFO! DO NOT USE DISTANCE AS A BARRIER TO ADOPTION!

If you are interested in helping these dogs, please contact: perrin@savinggreatanimals.org

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Washington - Young dog needs homes/foster by 12/26

This is Payton, a beautiful, young chocolate lab, border mix with wispy hair. He is just a love but is destined to lose his life if we can’t find him a home or foster by Friday. We are saddened as he has hardly had a start.

He is a wonderful, healthy mix. He is loyal, loving and gets along with everyone. He would be crazy about meeting you! Please give him the Christmas gift he deserves.

Please help if you can. He is located in eastern Washington and they are finalizing transport plans to western Washington. now. They are open to homes anywhere in Washington, of course!

If you can help Payton, please contact: Perrin@savinggreatanimals.org

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Jacksonville, FL - 5 dogs dumped at Animal Control, have no place to go!

These 5 dogs were dumped at the Jacksonville Animal Control facility in Jacksonville, FL. The shelter is full and has to euthanize for room. The shelter is searching for any rescue or person willing to take save these dogs. Please pass this along to anyone you know that might be able to help.

Contact June Mason:
Adoption/Rescue Coordinator
Phone: 904-387-8924 ext#239
Fax: 904-387-8903

Jacksonville Animal Control Facility
2580 W. 1st Street
Jacksonville, FL 32254

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Palatka/Putnam County, FL- 2 dogs in need of rescue/adopt URGENT!

This beautiful boy is Mesmerizing Jake! He's an American Bulldog/Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix. Jake is a handsome and proud fellow. Jake is just about 1 years old. He is very calm, friendly and just a sweetheart! He wondered his way into the shelter but he knows his time is limited. He would love to show a family that he knows how to love unconditionally! Jake is sweet and loving and deserves a very special forever home. Please don't let this be the holiday season he spends alive. This good look'n fella URGENTLY needs a home. ID#Cage 51





This gorgeous gal is Lovely Lola! If there's any dog in the entire shelter that would make a perfect family pet, it's Lola. She's a young, small (about 30 pounds) German Shepherd mix with a heart of gold. She sits on command and would be a very willing learner for anyone willing to take some time to train her. She just wants to play and be the best Companion she can be! She wonders why people walk by her but is hopeful and continues to wait for that special someone to take her home! All she wants for Christmas is a home to call herown. Everyday she asks- Won't you please consider adopting me? Lola would be a perfect pet for anyone! She wants to show someone how much love she has to give. Please let her show you! This beautiful lady URGENTLY needs a home. ID# Cage 49.

Both dogs are located at the Putnam County Animal Shelter. They are both VERY URGENT and will be euthanized this week if they are not pulled by a rescue or adopted by a family/person. Please pass this on to anyone you know who might be able to help these two pups. If you are interested in helping, please act quickly. They would love to show a family that they know how to love unconditionally. Please don't let this be the last holiday season they spend alive.

If you can help these dogs, please contact: lsulliva1@msn.com and putnamanimals@yahoo.com. When contacting, reference the animal by name and by the ID # listed at the end of their descriptions above.

Putnam County Animal Services
Palatka, FL
386-329-0399

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Jackonsville, FL - Skinny, injured dog needs rescue URGENT!

This poor girl was rescued by a Good Samaritan from an overpass. The dog was obviously lost, scared, and desperate. It is obvious she is fresh from weaning puppies (probably prematurely). She is emaciated and has some cuts and scrapes. Absolutely nothing else is known about this girl, but it is suspected she's has a horrible life thus far. The dog's rescuer has only had her for a few short hours, but she has been completely sweet and obedient the entire time. The rescuer is not in a situation to keep the dog, but she did take the dog to the vet. The vet suggested taking the dog to the local animal control facility, but that is basically a death sentence. All no-kill rescues in the area are beyond full.
Hopefully someone has a connection out there who can help. Please pass this on to anyone you know that might be able to help.

If you can help this dog or know someone who can, please contact Carly at: carly2k@comcast.net

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Massive Animal Shelter Fire in Ontario Kills nearly 200 Animals!

Workers grapple with loss of 180 animals after 'nightmare' blaze at humane society
TENILLE BONOGUORE
December 18, 2008
The postcards came infrequently, plastered with joyful photos of once-neglected cats and dogs happily settled into new homes.
Staff at the Humane Society of Durham Region loved each new missive, and would pin them to the Happy Endings board in the reception area. In a job like theirs, such images were the ultimate satisfaction.
Yesterday morning, all of those cards and more than 180 animals awaiting their own happy endings perished in a fire that gutted the Oshawa shelter.
Only 12 animals were rescued: nine dogs, two cats and feisty Bernard the rat.
The society is now trying to find a temporary shelter, while workers grapple with the loss of animals they had known for up to three years.
Shelter manager Ruby Richards arrived at the industrial park where the shelter is located at 2:30 a.m. yesterday and saw flames and smoke billowing into the sky in the midst of a snowstorm. "It's a nightmare," she said yesterday.
The rescued animals were taken to a 24-hour animal hospital in Whitby. Six were later returned to a temporary office set up at the Oshawa shelter, while three dogs and two cats remained under the care of a veterinarian.
The Humane Society of Durham Region is a no-kill shelter, euthanizing only animals that are terminally ill or dangerous. Cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents and other small domestic animals - rescued, found or abandoned - stayed for as long as it took to find a home.
"This is not just a job; it's a life for us," said animal-cruelty investigation officer Debby Houghton. "We know their names, we know what they like and don't like, how they were abused. Staff would take months and months to turn them around, so they could find a new home. It's a passion."
Some of the deceased animals already had homes lined up: A family that was meant to pick up their adopted chihuahua on Monday joined mourners outside the charred building yesterday morning.
"It will be a tough Christmas," Ms. Houghton said.
The Ontario Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire, which caused an estimated $250,000 in damage.
Homes are being sought for the rescued animals, and with up to a dozen reports of animal abuse received in Durham Region each day, staff said there is little time to lose in setting up another shelter.
A mass cremation will be held for the deceased animals at the Oshawa Animal Services Centre. Ms. Richards said their ashes will be kept "until we can put them somewhere special."
From Globeandmail.com.

Please assist The Humane Society of Durham Region in any way you can:

A trust fund has been set up:
Scotiabank, Oshawa Main Branch,
75 King St West, Oshawa Ontario L1H 8W7
Account # 80762 002 01000 13

To make material donations:
Contact the Humane Society directly at: 905-436-5632
or
Contact the City of Oshawa's call centre, SERVICE OSHAWA, at: 905-436-3311

Donations to the Humane Society of Durham Region can be made to 1-888-ONT-SPCA, ext. 323, or online at http://www.humanedurham.com.

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Seattle, WA - Two young dogs need rescue/adoption/foster ASAP!

These gorgeous black fluffy girls are Harley and Sunshine. They are black lab/chow mixes that were found wandering lost, and cannot understand why their people never came to find them. Both these girls have been spayed, microchipped, and brought up to date on their shots. They are young, happy, and very affectionate. It is suspected that Harley is Sunshine's daughter. They love people and have not shown any bad habits. Very sweet, loving girls. They get along well with other dogs. They can be adopted together or separately, but both desperately need a loving home as they have run out of time at their shelter because it is full. Wouldn't you like a little Sunshine in your life? And everyone loves a Harley, don't they? Please save these beautiful, sweet girls! Loving forever homes or caring foster homes needed.
Sunshine is between 2-3 yrs old and 50-60 lbs.
Harley is under or around 1 yr old and about 40 lbs.

Sunshine and Harley are only being held until tomorrow, Saturday December 20th. Then they have a ride to Seattle, but no safe place to go!

If you can open your heart and home to one or both of these gorgeous, sweet girls, please contact:
comm-963616210@craigslist.org

(when copy & pasted into your email form, the above email address will become very long, this is correct)
(The shelter posted this craigslist ad, so this is not a scam)

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Jacksonville, FL - Adorable dog in desperate need of rescue/adoption!

A rescue worker is desperate to find this sweet little dog a home. She doesn't have much time left! The dog is a female. She is very sweet and kind with everyone. She only weighs about 7 lbs! She has some heavy tartar (which can probably be cleaned), and some vision problems (bilateral cataracts), but these are no reasons she shouldn't have a loving home!
She is located at the Jacksonville Animal Control facility in Jacksonville, FL.

If you are interested in rescuing (pulling) or adopting this adorable girl, please contact:

June Mason
Adoption/Rescue Coordinator
2580 W. 1st Street
Jacksonville, FL 32254
Phone: 904-387-8924 ext#239
Fax: 904-387-8903

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Decatur/ Dekalb County, GA - Sponsored dog needs home for holidays!

This sweet girl was found abandoned. She had been left tied to a fence with no food, water or shelter. She is a very nice dog who deserves a second chance at life. She would love to be adopted by a nice family who would never dream of abandoning her. She is a small adult female Shepherd mix. She weighs about 30-35 pounds. She does need to put on some weight so she should weigh a little more. She is sponsored to help with her vetting. The amount of her sponsorship is $150!

She is located at the Dekalb County Animal Services facility in kennel 322-2 and her Intake # is 12456675.

If you are interested in meeting and/or adopting this sweet girl, please contact:
Kevin: kevinjmoran@mindspring.com

or

Jamie: Jsmartinez@co.dekalb.ga.us

Dekalb County Animal Services
845 Camp Rd.
Decatur, GA 30032
Phone: 404-294-2996
Monday-Friday 10am-4:30pm
Saturday 10am-4:00pm

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