Look at this gorgeous grin! This dog is absolutely adorable! He looks like the happiest guy in the world. Unfortunately, Pen #136, an adult male pit bull, has somehow landed in an animal control facility. Despite his infectious grin, the fact that he was born a pit bull is a strike against this guy. He really needs someone special to bail him out!
The Shelter thinks that Pen #136 is a 1 year old black and white pit bull who is very playful, active, gentle, and super affectionate!!! He came in as a stray and is available for adoption, rescue or euthanasia beginning April 10th.
If you are interested in adopting Smiley Pen #136, please contact Gwinnett County Animal Control immediately at 770-339-3200.
Gwinnett County Animal Control
884 Winder Hwy (Hwy 29)
Lawrenceville, Ga 30045
or call 770-339-3200
Update 06/02: I am sad to report that Smiley Boy's listing has been removed, and I have not been able to determine his fate. If you are considering adopting a dog, please consider adopting a wonderful smiley pitbull!
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Smiley Boy Needs a Good Home, Lawrenceville, GA
Beautiful Glory Needs a Wonderful Home Where She Can Retire, McDonough, GA
It's just heartbreaking to see senior pets dumped off at animal control facilities. After giving years of utterly faithful devotion to their previous owners, they are simply abandoned, when the thing they deserve most is a warm bed and a gentle hand.
I saw a plea for this beautiful senior black lab through Saving Georgia Dogs. Glory 4/4-1036, a senior female black lab is located at the Henry County Animal Control Shelter in McDonough, GA. Sadly, at Henry County AC, a pet's time is not unlimited. Can you offer this beautiful, dignified senior lady a comfortable place to retire? Do you know a rescue organization that has room for this beautiful girl? If so, please contact the Henry County Animal Control Shelter at 770-288-PETS (7387) immediately!
Henry County Animal Shelter
527 Hamption Street
McDonough, GA 30253
Phone: 770-288-PETS (7387)
Update 6/2: I am thrilled to report that beautiful Glory has been adopted! If you are considering adopting a dog, please consider a "senior" or "special needs" dog.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Cutie Crystal Needs a Home! Georgia
Look at this cutie pie! What a unique mix! You can keep your puggles, I think I'll take this girl! She looks to be part beagle, part dobie. Does that make her a "beagleman" or perhaps a "dogle"?
Crystal 72778 is a 10 month old female beagle/doberman cross in desperate need of a new home. Her adoption fee is $110.00 which includes vaccinations, spay, rabies, and de-worming. Do you have room in your heart and home for this Georgia peach before her time is up?
If you can adopt Crystal, please contact Lowndes County Animal Services immediately!
Lowndes County Animal Services
337 Gil Harbin Industrial Blvd.
Valdosta, GA 31601
Phone: 229-671-2760
Update 6/2: Sadly Crystal's listing has been removed, and I have been unable to determine her fate.
Are You Midnight's Good Luck Charm?
Black cats, like black dogs, are much less likely to be adopted from shelters and pounds. Sadly, many people still associate black cats with "bad luck." Black cats in shelters also often get overlooked in favor of "flashier" cats like Siamese, long-hairs, orangies, Maine Coons, etc. Black cats and "plain jane" tabbies are usually the first to go down in high-kill shelters, who are starting to see a huge influx of cats and kittens as kitten season begins.
This guy really breaks my heart. Midnight looks exactly like my mom's cat, Max. I tried to convince her that Max needed a buddy, but considering the fact that my mom is in Minnesota and Midnight is in Georgia, it just doesn't work. Can you give Midnight a home?
Midnight 08-1259 is a black adult male domestic short-hair cat in desperate need of a new home. He just loves attention! If you can help Midnight, please contact the Lee County Animal Shelter immediately.
Lee County Animal Control
759 Hwy 32 East Leesburg,Georgia
P.O. Box 889
Leesburg, Ga. 31763
Phone: 229-759-6037
dcopeland@lee.ga.us or dmathis@lee.ga.us
Update 6/2: I am thrilled to report that Midnight has been adopted!
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Catnappers: Helping Feral Caretakers
I ran across a wonderful organization called Catnappers, located in Albany, Georgia. This organization is dedicated to helping feral cats by providing assistance, education, and resources to feral cat caretakers.
One of the major ways they are helping feral cats is through their low-cost spay and neuter program. Catnappers sponsors low-cost spay and neuter clinics, and clinics especially for feral cat caretakers. Through sponsoring T-N-R (Trap-Neuter-Return), Catnappers is assisting caring individuals to help feral cats.
So how can you help this awesome program? Sponsor a spay! Click here to donate to this wonderful cause! Feral cat caretakers can also apply for assistance from Catnappers directly through their website.
CatNappers
PO Box 71203
Albany, Ga. 31708
http://www.mystraycat.org/index.html
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Beautiful Brownie is Looking for a New Home, Georgia
Isn't Brownie a knock-out? I don't think I've ever seen a dog that looked like her before. Now Brownie is what I would call a real "designer dog." Brownie is a most likely an Australian Cattle Dog/Labrador Retriever mix. She's about 5 months old, so she is still just a puppy! She gets along well with other dogs, and she loves to play. One of Brownie's favorite past-times is to hang out in the grass and watch the world go by. Are you the special someone Brownie is looking for?
Sadly, Brownie is located at an animal control facility, which means her time is extremely limited! Douglas County Animal Control works hard to save its pets, but resources and space are always limited. Douglas County also recently received a huge influx of pets due to the eviction of a trailer park. If Brownie is not what you are looking for, Douglas County has all sorts of wonderful dogs and cats in need of new homes. If you live in the area, please consider adopting a pet -- you will be saving a life! If you can't adopt or don't live in the area, please consider cross-posting on behalf of these pets.
If you are interested in adopting Brownie or another pet from Douglas County AC, please contact them immediately!
Douglas County Animal Control
1755 County Services Rd.
Douglasville, GA 30134
Phone: 770-942-5961
Fax 770-942-5914
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Teddy Wants to Be Your "Teddy-Cat", Georgia
Teddy is an absolute cutie pie! Teddy is a young adult male orange and white tabby cat in desperate need of a new home. Look at his cute mustache!
Teddy is located at the Sumter Humane Society in Americus, Georgia. The Humane Society is not "no-kill," so Teddy's time is limited.
Teddy is already neutered, up-to-date on shots, and litter-trained. His adoption fee is $85, which includes his 1st FVRC P vaccination, Rabies shot, Micro chip, worming and negative FIV and FeLV test.
The Sumter Humane Society may also be able to help with transportation if you don't live near Americus.
If you are interested in adopting or rescuing Teddy, please call 229 924 0268 immediately!
Sumter Humane Society
702 Magnolia Street
Americus, GA 31719
Phone: 229 924 0268
Email: shumanes@sowega.net
**Update 9/2/08. Unfortunately, Teddy's listing has been removed, and I have not been able to determine his fate.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Maisy, Black Lab from Georiga is Looking for Her Forever Family
Maisy is a young female black Labrador Retriever in desperate need of a new home.
Maisy is about 10 months old and absolutely adores attention!
She is up-to-date on shots, and her adoption fee is $55.00, which includes a rabies and spay certificate.
Maisy is located at the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter, located in Lavonia, Georgia.
Time is of the essence! If you are interested in adopting or rescuing Maisy, please call 706-356-5363 immediately!
***GREAT NEWS 2/12! MAISY HAS BEEN ADOPTED!!!***
Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter
870 Bear Creek Road
Lavonia, GA 30553
Phone: (706) 356-5363
Email: negas@alltel.net or negasrescue@yahoo.com
Sweet Declawed Tabby Needs A New Home in Georgia
This gorgeous tabby, 20080137, was brought in as a stray. 20080137 is an adult female tabby domestic shorthair in desperate need of a new home. You can definitely tell she used to be owned by someone....she adores attention and she's been declawed and spayed.
20080137 is located at Walton County Animal Control in Monroe, Georgia. Since she is at an animal control facility, time is of the essence! If you are interested in adopting or rescuing 20080137 please call 770-267-1322 immediately!
Walton County Animal Control
1411 S. Madison Ave.
Monroe, GA 30655
Phone: 770-267-1322
Email: wcanimal@monroeaccess.net
Update 2/25. This beautiful kitty's listing has been removed. Unfortunately, I have been unable to determine her fate. :(
Winging Cat Rescue Long-Sleeve T-Shirt
I bought this black women's long-sleeve t-shirt from Winging Cat Rescue's Online Store a couple months ago, and it has since become one of my favorites!
Winging Cat Rescue is a licensed rescue in the state of Georgia, and it is one of my favorite resuce organizations. WCR rescues cats from death row in Georgia and transports them to adoption centers and sanctuaries in the Northeast where they are adopted into new, loving homes. WCR also helps rural Georgia communities by sponsoring low-cost spay and neuter clinics. They also help rural shelters by spaying and neutering impounded and surrendered cats, and providing vaccines to prevent the spread of common shelter illnesses. Proceeds from the sale of items from the Winging Cat Rescue Online Store goes directly to help them in their mission to save Georgia's unwanted cats.
I Just Need Somebody to Love! Rome, Georgia
8c113 is a young adult female domestic shorthair in desperate need of a home!
As you can see from her photo, 8c113 just wants someone to pet her! She is rubbing her head on the cage in the hopes that someone will just give her a little love.
8c113 is located at the Floyd County Animal Shelter in Rome, Georgia.
If you are interested in adopting 8c113, please call 706.236.4545 immediately! 8c113's time is extremely limited, so time is of the essence!
Floyd County Animal Control
431 Mathis Road
Rome, GA 30161
P: 706-236-4545
Update 2/25. This sweetie just breaks my heart. All she wanted is for someone to rub her head through the bars of the cage. I am sad to report that her listing has been removed, and I have been unable to determine her fate.
Please Spread the Word and Help Sadie Find a Home
It was her eyes that got me...
Sadie needs a little extra love and patience. Do you have room in your heart and home for Sadie?
Sadie has a sad story...she really deserves a new home. Please stop by Houndsgood, and read Sadie's story.
Sadie is located at Heard County Animal Control, located in Franklin, Georgia.
Heard County Animal Control Center
11818 Ga Hwy 100
Franklin, GA 30217
Phone: 706-675-3570
The bad news is that she is still waiting for someone special to come save her and her time is running out.
The good news is that her supposed "dog aggression" issue might not be as serious as previously thought. She is currently housed with a canine roommate, and they get along just fine.
Heard County Animal Control DOES do out-of-state adoptions, so even if you are not located in Georgia, you can adopt Sadie!
If you can help Sadie, please contact:
Kaylene @ Heard County Animal Control Center
11818 Ga Hwy 100
Franklin, GA 30217
Phone: 706-675-3570
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Sweetie Sterling Needs a New Home
Sterling 295162 is an adult male shepherd/catahoula leopard dog mix in desperate need of a new home. Look at those gorgeous eyes and markings! Sterling is located at the Humane Society of Hall County in Gainesville, Georgia.
The Humane Society of Hall County handles animal control in Hall County, Georgia, so Sterling's time is limited.
Sterling's adoption fee is $70.00. All Adult Dogs are checked out by the wellness vet, have a fecal examination, and heart worm test. All pets are also spayed or neutered before adoption.As well as Distemper, Parvo, StrongID, and rabies shots. All adopters are also given a gift certificate for 50% off obedience training at the Lake Lanier Kennel
If you are interested in adopting or rescuing Sterling, please call 770-532-6617 immediately!
Humane Society of Hall County
www.humanesocietyhallcounty.com
845 West Ridge Road
Gainesville, GA 30501
Phone: 770-532-6617
Email: Info@humanesocietyhallcounty.com
Update 6/2: Sadly Sterling's is listed as no longer available, and I have been unable to determine his fate.
Guess My Breed Contest!!
I receive daily emails about pets in need and information about how to help from a Yahoo group called Billyboard. Billyboard is an online message board devoted to helping pets at the Spalding County Animal Control facility in Griffin, Georgia. Occasionally, I get emails about really cool fundraisers, like the Guess My Breed Contest!
If you are interested in helping Georgia's pets in need, please consider joining the Billyboard group on Yahoo. It's as easy as clicking the button below and signing up with your Yahoo ID.
Click to join billyboard
Ditty Dats and Dogs Rescue is sponsoring a Breed Identification Contest to raise funds for Trap-Neuter-Return projects in Berkeley County and Jefferson County, West Virginia.
Kelli was rescued as a stray in North Carolina, and happily, through the efforts of Ditty Dats and Dogs Rescue, she was adopted and is living happily with her forever family. As you can see from her photograph, it's anyone's guess as to what breed she is.
Well, her forever family has decided to quench their curiosity and have her genetically tested to determine what breed she is. The test will give up to three breeds, and the percentages of each.
Ditty Dats and Dogs Rescue is sponsoring a contest to see who can guess her breeds!
You can make one guess for a donation of $10.00, and you can make additional guesses for $5.00 each after the first. The person with the closest guess after the test results are in will receive half of the money raised. The other half will go to sponsor Trap-Neuter-Return projects. Click here to make your guess today!
Georgia's Gizmo Needs a Good Home
Gizmo 8654 is an adult female gray and white domestic shorthair cat in desperate need of a good home.
Gizmo's adoption fee is $50.00 which includes spay, rabies vaccine, and a microchip.
Gizmo is currently located at Glynn County Animal Services in Brunswick, Georgia. Glynn County Animal Services is an animal control facility, so Gizmo's time is very limited!
If you area interested in adopting Gizmo, please call (912) 554-7500 as soon as possible!
Glynn County Animal Services
4765 Us 17 N
Brunswick, GA 31525
Phone: (912) 554-7500
Email: animalservices@glynncounty-ga.gov
Update 2/28. Sadly, Gizmo is no longer available for adoption, and I have been unable to determine her fate :(
Sophie in Georgia Needs a New Home
Sweetie-pie Sophie is listed as a dachshund, miniature pinscher mix. Sophie is a young adult female doggie in desperate need of a new home. Are you the wonderful person Sophie is looking for? Her adoption fee is $75.00 which includes spay/neuter, parvo/distemper vaccine, complete physical exam, and rabies vaccination.
Sophie is located at the Moultrie-Colquitt County Humane Society in Moultrie, GA. The Moultrie-Colquitt County Humane Society also operates as an animal control facility, so Sophie's time is not unlimited. If you are interested in rescuing or adopting Sophie, please email the Humane Society at humanesociety@moultriega.net and give them an email address or phone number where you can be reached.
Moultrie-Colquitt County Humane Society
1412 1st NE
P.O. Box 2915
Moultrie, GA. 31776
Phone: 229-985-5463
Email: humanesociety@moultriega.net
***UPDATE 2/21***SOPHIE HAS BEEN ADOPTED!!!
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Update on Newnan-Coweta Fundraiser
A few weeks ago, I posted about how $10.00 could help save a life. I also had a widget on the side of my page where you could donate to the Newnan-Coweta Humane Society.
Newnan-Coweta Humane Society is located in Newnan, Georgia. As you may be aware, Georgia's pet overpopulation problem is at epidemic proportions. Rural animal control shelters often have less than a 10% adoption rate. That means that hundreds of pets are dying needlessly every day in Georgia. NCHS works tirelessly to rescue "death row" dogs and cats, but with limited resources, they cannot save them all.
Parade magazine and the Case Foundation partnered with Network for Good and Six Degrees to launch America’s Giving Challenge; an initiative to inspire and reward greater giving through online technology. To learn more, visit Parade.com. NCHS participated in this fundraiser, seeking donations from around the country, in the hopes of raising enough money to build a "no-kill" shelter. The fundraiser officially ended on January 31, 2008.
The top eight charities with the GREATEST NUMBER of unique donations will win a $50,000 grant, and the top 100 charities will win a $1,000 grant. Although the results are not yet official, NCHS did not place in the top 8 charities.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Cuddly Pearl Urgently Needs a Home
Pearl is a one-year old female tortoiseshell domestic shorthair in desperate need of a new home. This little bundle of purrs loves to cuddle, and her favorite past-time is being carried around on your shoulder. Would Pearl fit perfectly on your shoulder? Her adoption fee is $45, and she is spayed, dewormed, and current on vaccinations.
Pearl is currently located at the Madison-Oglethorpe Animal Shelter in Danielsville, Georgia. Her time is extremely limited! If you can adopt or rescue Pearl, please call (706) 795-2868 immediately.
Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter
1888 Colbert-Danielsville Road
Danielsville, GA 30633
Phone: (706) 795-2868
Email: moaspets@earthlink.net
**2/11. Sorry, Pearl's picture has been removed. I'm waiting to find out her status...
***WONDERFUL NEWS 2/12! PEARL WAS RESCUED***
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Check out Saving Shelter Pets
If you are interested in getting involved in animal rescue online, I can't think of a better place to start than Saving Shelter Pets, Inc. If you have a couple minutes, please stop by their site, explore, and introduce yourself in the forum. I look forward to seeing you there!
Saving Shelter Pets, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) non-profit animal welfare organization with members located throughout the United States and Canada.
Saving Shelter Pets works to eliminate euthanasia of healthy companion animals as a method of population control through rescue and transport, spay and neuter, and other innovative programs.
At this time, Saving Shelter Pets' primary focus is on high-kill shelters in Georgia. Georgia, and other areas in the Southeast, face a monumental pet overpopulation problem. Every day, thousands of perfectly adoptable animals are euthanized because there are simply not enough homes for them all. While many shelters in Georgia have made great strides toward ending the unnecessary killing of healthy pets, many shelters simply cannot handle the numbers of animals coming through their doors. Even worse, however, is that many shelters still use the gas chamber as a method of "euthanasia." This method of killing pets has been almost universally condemned as inhumane. To learn more about euthanasia by gas chamber, please click here. (WARNING, VERY GRAPHIC AND SAD).
SSP strives to end the unnecessary euthanization of companion animals through both long range programs and rescue efforts aimed at those pets in imminent danger of euthanization. Though its Rescue and Transportation program, Saving Shelter Pets has rescued hundreds of dogs and cats from imminent death and transported them to wonderful no-kill rescues and sanctuaries in other areas. From there, these pets are adopted into loving new homes.
SSP has a wonderful intervention program called Puppy Promises that keeps litters of unwanted puppies out of the shelters and spays the mother dog.
SSP also has a wonderful spay and neuter program providing spay and neuter assistance in several counties in Georgia, and recently, in Ohio, as well. Spaying and Neutering is the KEY to ending the pet overpopulation problem.
In addition to the on-the-ground work done by Saving Shelter Pets, the organization also has a very active and very FRIENDLY forum for pet lovers, rescuers, and others looking to help animals in need. Join the forum today to see how you can help.
