Peanut, a Sheltie from Jasper, IN was found last week frozen to the feces on the floor of his dog house. He and a few other dogs were rescued from this horrible situation and taken to the Dubois County Humane Society. After the video above appeared on the news, the shelter received offers of adoption from all over the country.
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Category Archives: Shelters
Shelter Sunday: Hawaii Dog Foundation / Waipahu, HI
Meet Max! This handsome border collie mix is living in Waipahu, Hawaii with Hawaii Dog Foundation. Here’s what their website has to say about him.
This happy senior citizen is named Max! Max is a 15 year old border collie mix. He weighs about 65 pounds, has been neutered and micro-chipped, and is current on his vaccinations. Aside from a little arthritis, he is in good health. Max is a low-energy dog and is happy to lie around the house. He enjoys short play-dates with other dogs and he will chase a tennis ball from time to time, but he’s at the stage in his life where he likes to take it easy! Short, leisurely walks are ok, but he would probably prefer to take the car! Max likes kids and he gets along well with other dogs but he doesn’t care for cats. Max is still enjoying life and he needs a family to love him for a few more years.
If you’re lucky enough to be in Hawaii, why not contact Hawaii Dog Foundation and ask to meet Max and all of his friends. Fill out an online application, send an e-mail to [email protected] or call (808) 256-6927. You can also check out their Facebook page.
If, like most of us, you’re suffering through the winter on the mainland, check out PetFinder’s Shelter Center to locate adoptable dogs near you.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Puppy Bowl X Starting Lineup
Such excitement! Animal Planet has announced the starting line-up for tomorrow’s Puppy Bowl X. The little girl featured in this video, August, is a 12-week old Boxer mix from Northwest Boxer Rescue in Ellensburg, Washington.
Check out the whole line-up!
If you’ve not watched this show before, it is the cutest thing you’ve ever seen. About 6 – 8 puppies are put in an arena with a “turf” floor painted to look like a football field. When the first group gets tired, they pull them out and put in new puppies. They simply play with each other, but the announcers talk about it as if it is a real football game. When a puppy crosses the goal line, they carry on about the score. They introduce new features every year, but there is typically a camera in the bottom of the water bowl and some cheerleaders to keep things interesting. The best part is that all of the dogs are from rescue organizations around the country. The show airs Sunday, February 2nd at 3 pm on Animal Planet.
And this year, for the first time, the Hallmark Channel is giving the folks at Animal Planet a run for their money by airing the first ever Kitten Bowl. Thank goodness it starts at noon so I don’t have to choose!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
New Adoption Feature on Doggies.com
Have you noticed the new item on our top menu list yet? Doggies.com is proud to announce that we have added a searchable database for shelters and rescues in the US and Canada, powered by PetFinder.
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Reggie the adopted dog
I’ve seen this story several times on the Internet, and even though Snopes has debunked it as fiction, it’s worth the read. As Snopes says, “That the story may not be literal truth doesn’t prevent it from being figurative truth. Those who serve overseas do so at the cost of great personal sacrifice. A tale such as this — literal truth or not — serves to remind us all of how much they give and how much we owe them.” So anyways, here’s the story. Dare you not to cry!
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Shelter Sunday: Forgotten Paws / Acworth, GA
Meet Maggie! This cutie is identified as possibly being a Beagle / Jack Russell mix, about 8 years old. She is living outside of Atlanta with Forgotten Paws. Here’s what their website has to say about Maggie.
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Abused, Abandoned Pup Rescued in Sub-Zero Weather
From CBS in Minnesota:
What do you do when you”re a 4-month old Pit Bull abandoned on the streets of Minneapolis when it’s well below zero outside? You hope and pray someone comes along and finds you, that’s what.
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Shelter Sunday: Born Free Pet Shelter / Key Biscayne, FL
Meet Gina! This young Labrador Retriever mix is living on Key Biscayne, Florida with Born Free Pet Shelter. Here’s what their website has to say about this beautiful girl:
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Shelter Sunday: K-9 Lifesavers / Washington, DC
Meet Lucky! This handsome young Terrier / Beagle Mix is living near our nation’s capitol with the support of K-9 Lifesavers. Here’s what he wrote on their website. He’s an exceptional writer for someone who has no thumbs!
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Shelter Sunday: Faithful Friends Animal Society / Wilmington, DE
Meet Sox! This five-year old American Staffordshire Terrier is currently living in Wilmington, Delaware courtesy of Faithful Friends Animal Society. Here’s what their website has to say about this pretty boy.
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