Senor Chow Fletcher Needs a Home

It always breaks my heart to see senior dogs dumped at shelters. After giving years and years of their loyalty, they are discarded like trash to die alone in a concrete run. With the economy in crisis, shelters are seeing more and more pets abandoned or turned-in when families lose their homes. Maybe this is what happened to this poor senior guy, Fletcher.

Fletcher A0953629 is a senior male Chow-Chow mix. He's currently located at the City of Los Angeles West LA Animal Shelter in Los Angeles, California. While the shelter works hard to find homes for all pets coming in through its doors, there simply are not enough homes for them all. Sadly, senior dogs like Fletcher are often overlooked by people looking to adopt.

If you are thinking about adopting a dog, please consider a senior dog. Seniors are often a better match for families than a puppy or young dog. Plus, you know you are helping a dog that needs your help the most, at a time in his life when he deserves a nice warm bed and a gentle hand.

If you are interested in adopting Fletcher A0953629, or know of a rescue group that has room for him, please contact the City of Los Angeles West LA Animal Shelter immediately. Fletcher's time is not unlimited!

City of Los Angeles West LA Animal Shelter
11950 Missouri Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: (888) 452-7381
Hours: 8AM to 5PM, Tuesday though Saturday, 12PM to 4PM Sunday

http://www.LAAnimalServices.com
Email: Petfinder@ani.lacity.org

Smiley Boy Needs a Good Home, Lawrenceville, GA

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!

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.

Looking for a Perfect Dog? Look No Further!

"Perfect" Dogs

From Homeward Bound Dog Rescue:

Name: Perfect
Breed: Pug / Poodle / Doxie / Golden Retriever / Cavalier King Charles Spaniel / Bichon
Age: Puppy
Gender: Male / Female
Description: Are you looking for a dog who has perfect manners, never has an accident, doesn't shed, adores children (even toddlers who tug on his ears or stumble on him while he is sleeping), needs no exercise, doesn't bark, has impeccable manners, never chews, and needs no training? Perfect is just that and then some. Perfect requires no heartworm preventative, never needs to be groomed, and never needs to go to the vet. He gets along with all other animals, even rabbits, and never even so much as grumbles at another animal, even if another dog is eating out of Perfect's dog dish. He'd be perfect for someone with a very busy life who isn't home much. If Perfect sounds like the perfect dog for you, you may find more dogs just like him at your local toy store. If Perfect DOES NOT sound quite what you are looking for in a pooch, you'll be a great guardian for a real dog! As you can see, we have tons of other wonderful, perfect-in-their-own-unique-way dogs!

About Homeward Bound Dog Rescue

Homeward Bound is dedicated to rescuing homeless and unwanted animals. We are a non-profit, 501(c) 3-tax exempt, no-kill dog rescue and placement organization based in Minnesota. Although our focus is primarily on rescuing dogs, we also rescue cats, kittens, & other animals. We are an independent organization and depend solely on adoption fees, fundraisers, and donations to operate. We receive NO government support. Homeward Bound has been in operation since 1991 & has placed over 12,000 dogs in loving homes. We try our best to match the dogs with the needs, wants, personalities, and lifestyles of potential adopters to ensure a healthy, happy, & permanent home. All Homeward Bound dogs must live indoors. Dogs are social pack animals by nature and we want them to be able to have all of the companionship, love, & attention they deserve, as well as a chance to bond with the family.

We rescue all types of dogs, ranging from small to large breeds. Roughly 40% of the dogs we rescue are purebred while the other 60% are mixed breeds. The age of the dogs varies from puppies to adults. We will tell you about each dog's history, personality, & behavior, including whether or not they are good which children and other pets, their exercise needs, & other important information.

Each week, new dogs are rescued and we hold pet adoptions every Saturday at a Petco location from 11:30a.m. - 4p.m. in the Twin Cities area. Please see our Adoption Dates and Locations for more information.

If you live in the Twin Cities Metro area and are looking for a new furry friend, please check out all the wonderful pets available at Homeward Bound Rescue.

Willy, Happy Black Lab Desperately Needs a New Home, Nebraska

Willy NE4 is an adult male purebred black labrador retriever in desperate need of a new home. He's a fun-loving guy that would make an awesome family pet! Willy's adoption fee is $30, which includes Parvo, Distemper, Hepititis, and Parainfiluenza vaccinations, a free vet exam, a $15.00 neuter coupon, and a $5.00 rabies coupon. Willy is located at the North Platte Animal Shelter in North Platte, Nebraska. The Shelter is an animal control facility, so Willy's time is extremely limited! In fact, he is scheduled for euthanization on March 3, 2008. Can you give this happy guy a new life?

If you are interested in adopting Willy, please contact the shelter immediately!

North Platte Animal Shelter
1402 N Sycamore St.
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
308-535-6780
Contact name: Staci Blake
Contact email: staciblake@yahoo.com

***UPDATE 3/7: WILLY HAS BEEN ADOPTED!!!***

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

***UPDATE 3/4: WONDERFUL NEWS! BROWNIE WAS ADOPTED!!!***

Isaac is Looking for a Family, Kentucky

Isaac is listed as a young male border collie mix who was picked up as a stray. Although Isaac is listed as a border collie mix, I'd venture to say that he looks much more like a lab/spaniel mix.

Isaac absolutely adores children and gets along well with other dogs. He's just a real sweetie. Unfortunately, however, Isaac's time is extremely limited. He is located at the Bullitt County Animal Shelter in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. Because the shelter is an animal control facility, Isaac's stay is limited due to space constraints. Isaac is scheduled for euthanization on February, 22, 2008.

Isaac would make a perfect dog for a family!

Isaac will be neutered, heartworm tested, and vaccinated prior to going to his new home. His adoption fee is $100.00.

If you are interested in adopting or rescuing Isaac, please call Nancy Barnes 502-543-8686 or email NancyBarnes@windstream.net immediately!

Bullitt County Animal Shelter
545 Old Clermont Rd
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
Phone: 502-543-8686

***UPDATE 3/4: WONDERFUL NEWS! ISAAC WAS ADOPTED!!!***

Do You Need a Hunting Buddy? "Bird Dawg" Needs a New Home, Illinois

This handsome fellow, aptly named "Bird Dawg," is a 2 year old male pointer, either a German Shorthair Pointer, or an English Pointer.

"Bird Dawg" is currently impounded by Morgan County Animal Control in Jacksonville, Illinois. Due to space issues, "Bird Dawg's" time is extremely limited. He is scheduled for euthanization on February 19, 2008.

If you are interested in adopting or rescuing "Bird Dawg" please call Lisa Myers at 217-245-4015 or email dogs8@verizon.net immediately!

***WONDERFUL NEWS! 2/15! "BIRD DAWG" WAS ADOPTED!!!***

Morgan County Animal Control
202 W. Oak
Jacksonville, IL 62650
Phone: (217)-245-4015
Email: dogs8@verizon.net

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.

St. Martin Parish Animal Control Needs Your Help!

St. Martin Parish Animal Control is located in St. Martinville, Louisiana. Sadly, there are many, many more animals that come into animal control than are adopted or rescued from the facility. They need help! If you live in the area, please consider adopting a pet from St. Martin Parish Animal Control. If you do not live in the area, or cannot adopt a pet, please consider cross-posting on behalf of these animals. The more exposure they get, the more likely they are to be adopted! Pets at St. Martin Parish Animal Control can also be fostered. As a foster, you provide the love and care and the rest of the basics are provided for you. This gives you the opportunity to get to know the pet before adoption, or to keep it safe and healthy while it waits for a permanent home. Foster homes give many rescued animals another chance for life.

Cross-posting works!! Chance, the brindle Plott-hound mix I posted about a couple times was rescued from St. Martin Parish Animal Control through the efforts of rescuers around the country!

Here are just a couple of the pets currently located at St. Martin Parish Animal Control in desperate need of adoption or rescue.

Tommy Chat 318732 is a young adult male gray and white domestic shorthair in desperate need of a new home. Unwanted pets have a very limited time at St. Martin Parish Animal Control, so time is of the essence! He is extremely affectionate and loves attention. He also gets along well with children and other animals. If you are interested in adopting Tommy Chat please email Jealena.Gros@la.gov or call (337) 394-1220 immediately!

***UPDATE 3/7! TOMMY CHAT HAS BEEN ADOPTED!***




402278 is a young adult male white domestic shorthair in desperate need of a new home. Unwanted pets have a very limited time at St. Martin Parish Animal Control, so time is of the essence! He is just a cuddle bug and absolutely adores attention. If you are interested in adopting 402278 please call (337) 394-1220 immediately!

***UPDATE 3/7! 402278 HAS BEEN ADOPTED!***





Sebastian 397626 is a young adult mastiff mix in desperate need of a new home. Unwanted pets have a very limited time at St. Martin Parish Animal Control, so time is of the essence! Sebastian is about 11 months old, and he's very friendly and outgoing! He's a big boy, weighing in at about 90 pounds. If you are interested in adopting Sebastian please call (337) 394-1220 immediately!

***UPDATE 2/16! SEBASTIAN HAS BEEN ADOPTED!***








408145 is a young adult female terrier pointer mix in desperate need of a new home. Unwanted pets have a very limited time at St. Martin Parish Animal Control, so time is of the essence! 408145 has stunning eyes! Did you see the triangle between her ears? She is about 9 months old and weighs about 35 pounds. If you are interested in adopting 408145 please call (337) 394-1220 immediately!

***UPDATE 2/16! 408145 HAS BEEN ADOPTED!***



The St. Martin Parish Animal Control Facility's address is 1004 Industrial Park Road, St. Martinville LA 70582. Opening hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. Adoptions are on a first come first served basis (this is why it is a good idea to call first). The $65 adoption fee entitles you to a $50 spay/neuter certificate and a $10 rabies certificate.

For more information on how to help pets at St. Martin Parish Animal Control, please contact the St. Martin Humane Society.