Wednesday, December 31, 2008
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.
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.
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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
Saturday, December 27, 2008
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#)
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
shelter_dogs@yahoo.com
Before Jan. 1: natalie@philly paws.org
Jan. 1 & after: nsmith@pspca.org Read more...
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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