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Saturday, February 14, 2009

London, Ontario - Dog needs foster/rescue/adopt URGENT!

While it's hard to see her behind the metal cage, this beautiful girl is actually a Border Terrier/Standard Poodle mix. Her Petfinder description reads:

She is a pretty dog, with Border Collie colours and out-going personality. She also has a bristley or whiskery coat, and a bounce to her step, which indicates she may have standard poodle in her. She is very young, under 2 years of age. She was left abandoned at a Tim Horton's.

She is located at St. Thomas Pound in London, Ontario. She needs to be adopted or rescued from the pound ASAP! A local rescue group is also looking for someone to foster her. If someone is willing to foster, the group will pay for the food and vet care, you just supply the love.

If you are interested in adopting or pulling this girl from the pound, contact: 519-631-7430 (the have limited hours, so please call asap and keep trying until you reach someone).

If you are interested in fostering this girl through the rescue group, please contact: allbreedcaninerescue@sympatico.ca

Monday, January 19, 2009

Stanton, MI - Dogs to go to research labs if not adopted/rescued/fostered!

The following dogs will be picked up by a research lab and taken from the shelter if they do not get rescued, adopted, or fostered within the next few days. They are located at Montcalm County Animal Shelter. Three dogs were picked up last week. If not rescued or adopted soon, these dogs will also spend the rest of their lives in research labs being tested on and tortured! The contract between the research facility and the shelter will be up on January 26th, when it will probably not be renewed. Rescuers are desperate to save this last group of dogs. Please help them if you can, even if it is only by passing along this information.
TRANSPORTATION FOR DOGS MIGHT BE AVAILABLE THROUGH TRANSPORT RUNS OR GROUPS. PLEASE CHECK MY TRANSPORT SERVICES LINKS FOR HELP!

This is Hercules, a Neapolitan Mastiff/Pit Bull mix. He's a young, playful boy. He looks vicious, but he's actually more like a big baby. He goes like to play and tug on toys. Because he is so large and strong, it is recommended that he not go to a home with small children or other dogs. HE WILL BE PULLED MONDAY BUT NEEDS RESCUE/FOSTER..PLEASE CONTACT goingtothedogsmail@yahoo.com.

This is Brandy, a female Golden Retriever/Lab mix puppy. She's a very cheerful girl. She likes other dogs and loves children. Adopt her today!

This is Wanda, a Lab mix. She's a little shy, but warms up to people very quickly. She has a sweet nature and good temperament. She will be available for adoption on January 20th.

Comet is a 1-year-old Lab mix. He's a very cheerful little boy! He's playful, has a good personality, and is in need of a loving home. Adopt him today!

This is Hoss. He's a 3-year-old Catahoula Leopard/Lab mix. He was surrendered to the shelter by his owners and he is very sweet. He is a high energy breed so he needs a lot of exercise. Adopt him today!!

This is Samson, a Lab/Shepherd mix. He was also surrendered to the shelter by his owners. He is about 3 years old and in need of a good home. He is housebroke and neutered. His adoption fee is $20.00 and a license deposit of $10.00 if you live within Montcalm County. Adopt him today!

This is Billy, a Lab/Shepherd mix. He is a very nice big guy. He is an older adult but very sweet. He came in as a stray and is now available for adoption. Adopt him today!!

If you can help rescue/adopt/foster any of these dogs, please contact: goingtothedogsmail@yahoo.com

But wait....
There are other ways you can help:
The shelter has 2 heartworm positive dogs in rescue & boarding right now that need treatment if you are able to donate for that as well. Their names are Dolly and Carson.
If you wish to donate Directly to the rescues handling their care, please visit their websites…and just remember to put a note or memo on the donation that it is for Dolly, or Stanton dogs.

http://www.lakesidepetkennels.com/petpage.html

http://www.lastdaydogrescue.org/index.php

They also need a Pitbull rescue to help with Casper…he was listed as a lab mix, but is clearly apbt and they now need a rescue to step up for him. They have fully vetted him but may have some dog aggression. If interested please contact melissahenchen@yahoo.com to work with her on coordination.

They have a ChipIn (CLICK on it) set up or email it to paypal address melissahenchen@yahoo.com

Friday, January 16, 2009

Foster parents needed!

I am currently working with a wonderful rescue located in Akron, OH called Paws and Prayers. They do not have a physical shelter where they keep animals. Instead, every animal is fostered in a home until they find the perfect person/family to adopt them. The people involved with this rescue organization are truly dedicated to the animals they serve. They are mainly a dog rescue, but they also foster cats (I'm currently fostering 3).
They pull many dogs from death row in county shelters and pounds. Paws and Prayers is in desperate need for some foster volunteers to take these wonderful dogs into their homes until forever homes can be found. Providing a temporary home for these dogs will literally save their lives. The rescue pays for all vet care, food, and other supplies.
You do not have to live in Akron to foster for Paws and Prayers. They work throughout the Northeast Ohio area.

If you are interested in becoming a Paws and Prayers foster parent, please visit their site and contact info@pawsandprayers.org.

Monday, January 12, 2009

Meriden, CT - Cat in need of foster ASAP!

This is Solider, a semi-feral cat that has been living at the Meriden Humane Society in Meriden, Connecticut since he was 9 weeks old. I say semi-feral since he has been in contact with humans from a young age and is not completely wild. He is simply rather scared of people and needs someone to work with him on this. He is part of a "troop" of cats that was abandoned at the shelter a year ago.
Soldier adores other cats, but he is terribly frightened of most people. The shelter staff has been working with him very hard. Those working with him want to emphasize that just because Soldier is scared, this doesn't mean he isn't a good cat. He will let people pet him and every once and a while he'll even push his head up into your hand, demanding a pet! He also loves Chicken & Shrimp Meow Mix cups. The worker who contacted me about Soldier says that out of the over 100 cats currently at the shelter, Soldier is by far her favorite.

Soldier should only go to a home with adults or older children and teenagers who can understand Soldier's special needs at the moment. He should also only go to a dog-free household. A dog would probably terrify poor Soldier so much that he would hide and never come out. It would also be nice if he had a single room or area to stay in at first, rather than the entire house. This will reduce the places he can hide and also keep from overwhelming him too much.
Solider is in need of an understanding person who realizes he is scared and will give him the love he deserves and appreciate his independence. Soldier will need a quiet home where there are limited places for him to hide. He needs to go somewhere that is quiet and comfortable, so that he may gain his confidence with people.

Soldier is up-to-date with routine shots, neutered, and house trained.

He currently does not have the best litterbox habits. This is believed to be a side effect of his weight loss, which is a result of his constant physical activity in the cat room! He tends to go wherever he is sitting; however, he usually urinates in the litterbox.

The shelter will pay for food, litter, and vet expenses. They will also provide food dishes and litter boxes, if needed.

Foster families can be from any distance that can be comfortably driven. The shelter wants to be close enough in case he Solider needs to be returned or if there is an emergency; yet, for the most part, any distance a foster family is willing to drive is acceptable.

Anyone interested in more information on Soldier can contact the Meriden Humane Society:

Phone: (203) 238-3650

Email: meridensociety@sbcglobal.net.

They can also email foster applications if anyone is coming from a distance and would like to get an application in before making the trip. (Obviously they won't force anyone to take him just because they put in an application. It's entirely non-binding.)

Saturday, January 10, 2009

Tallahassee, FL - Orphan pups need foster/rescue URGENT

These little puppies are now orphans. Their mother was shot by three horrible, despicable, worthless young people and then crawled away from the puppies and into the woods to die. The three murderers then kicked the pups and tossed them into the air and let them hit the ground. They thought they had killed one, so they tossed it under an abandoned trailer. A woman caught them and threatened them with a baseball bat, after which the men ran. She called the cops and animal control, but neither showed up. She took in the pups and tried to find somewhere for them to go. Thankfully, a vet recommended she contact a caring animal lover, who did agree to take the pups in. The puppies are now staying with this temporary foster mother, but she is looking for other caring foster homes and or rescues to help her.
There are 6 pups total - 5 girls & 1 boy. They are only about 2.5 weeks old.

If anyone in the Tallahassee/Quincy area is willing to lend a helping hand and take on one of these adorable babies, please contact Bonnie at: bbbrinson4u@aol.com

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Homeless woman cares for 100 dogs!

Woman Cares for 100 Abandoned Dogs

By Jon Jordan, NEWS 9

ARDMORE, Oklahoma -- Struggling to make it herself, an Oklahoma woman risks her life to take care of more than 100 abandoned dogs. Catherine Titus lives in a rural area outside of Ardmore with her dogs in only a van.

For the past five years, 71-year-old Titus has called rural Oklahoma home, living out of a van with her closest companions, all 100 of them. She does it because her four-legged friends mean everything to her.

She has also given up almost everything to continue to care for the animals.

Titus used to work for the Humane Society in Texas. She said she fell on hard times and eventually landed in Oklahoma.

Now, she survives on her $700 Social Security check, most of which goes to feeding the dogs.

One Woman, 100 Dogs

But Titus said her situation is nothing compared to what the abandoned dogs have gone through.

"I get them wandering in from the pasture, stranded and beaten," Titus said.

Most are dogs she never asked for, but she's adopted them anyway, and once the word got out, they kept coming.

"I pick them up out of trash bags. I picked them up out of cardboard boxes," Titus said. "They tie them to the fence. They tie them to the gate."

Karin Morrison runs Compassion Seeds, an animal sanctuary just a few miles from Titus' home. Once she got word of the situation, Morrison and her co-workers jumped into action.

"She did a wonderful job for what she had to deal with," Morrison said. "Is there any help for these dogs? You know, you never know if there is any hope or not. Maybe for some, but not for all."

They have taken more than 40 dogs from Titus and spayed and neutered them in hopes of giving them a second chance.

"They need to be adopted. I've done what I can for them, but they deserve a home. They deserve as much love as anything else does," Titus said.

Compassion Seeds is asking for help with the dogs through adoption.

To learn about how you can adopt one of the dogs, visit Compassion Seeds Web site or call 580-229-0400.

If you'd like a make a donation to help Catherine Titus and her animals, you can make a check out to: Compassion Seeds, Inc. In Care of Catherine Titus.

The checks can be mailed to Compassion Seeds, Inc. 13423 State Highway 76 Healdton, OK 73438. The staff at the non-profit animal sanctuary will ensure that every penny goes toward helping the dogs and Titus.

Monday, December 29, 2008

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

Sunday, December 28, 2008

Houston, TX -Stray dog in need of foster/adoption

This beautiful girl was dropped off at a certified dog trainer's by a client who supposedly found her wandering alone. She is a product of mis-breeding, labeled a Lethal White Australian Shepherd. She is partially blind and deaf. This doesn't stop her from being wonderful or deserving a loving, forever home. She is young, eager to please, loves people, and is good with other dogs. The trainer is currently working on basic obedience with her and she is picking it up very well! The dog trainer's family would love to keep this dog, but are unable to due to living in temporary apartment housing due to Hurricane Ike.

The family is looking for someone to adopt this sweet dog or foster her until they can find the perfect forever home. If you can help, please contact me at afurryfriend@gmail.com

Friday, December 26, 2008

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

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

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

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

Friday, December 19, 2008

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)