Felix, Peanut and Rusty go to Pawfest!

Felix, Peanut and Rusty were on their best behavior today showing off their manners, intelligence and irresistibility! Rusty and Peanut did two clicker demonstrations and despite having only having a few ten minute training sessions under their belt both performed like superstars. Rusty and Felix found potential adopters! We will be following up this week to see how that works out. Overall an outstanding day with a ton of great dog people! Yippee for dog friendly events!

Please welcome our newest arrivals! Felix, Sophie and Rusty

Felix is quite the snuggly old man. He is a fox terrier mix. His age is unknown but is estimated to be around 7 or 8. He is looking for a chaos free home. He would like someone who has an available lap to cuddle on. He would be content to snuggle someone while they read a book, watch TV or simply sitting outside watching the world. Although he does fine alone in the house or in his crate, he prefers to have companionship. He likes to have his stuffed Kong or bone to chew on. Felix does fine with cats. He does well with other dogs but does try to police their activities. He gets cold easily and enjoys snuggling in blankets with a person. A home without small children is preferred. Felix is housetrained and neutered. He is almost ready for a new home and is awaiting a microchip. Felix is sponsored by Beth Augustus.

 

Sophie aka Peanut is a daschund, basset hound, jack russell type mix. She is believed to be a year old. She is spayed, micro chipped and almost ready for a new home. She has a vet appointment on Friday the 12th of June. She is a sweet and loving dog. She is wary around strangers. She loves to play and can play rough. She is not recommended for a home with small children. Sophie is a victim of animal cruelty and needs a home that is understanding of that. She gets along with both dogs and cats.  Sophie likes to chase toys, interact with people she knows and snuggle. She is very generous with kisses once she gets to know you. Sophie needs to be introduced to new people and situations gradually so she can regain her trust of people and unfamiliar situations. Sophie is housetrained and crate trained. Sophie is sponsored by Molly Outwater.

Rusty aka the Moose Krosky lost his home due to violent crime. He is a mellow, loving dog who enjoys being around people and other dogs. He is good with cats. He has spent the last six months in a kennel so he is adjusting to being in a home again. Rusty is possibly a lab/Chesapeake/ something mix. Rusty appears to be good with kids. He has a vet appointment on Friday, the 12th of June. He will be ready to go after he is neutered and micro chipped. Rusty is sponsored by Colleen O’Neill.

Dodger finds a place to help him realize his full potential!

Dodger really lucked out this time! Dodger found a home where he will be able to continue to grow and learn. The fairy tale ending where Dodger goes on and becomes a therapy dog, assisting people in need is finally coming true for him. His search for the perfect human to love him, challenge him intellectually and keep his mind active and stimulated has been successful! Stay tuned for future updates on his story!

Cocoa finds two high energy kids to love!

Cocoa found two kids filled with energy, laughter and fun to play with. She plans on spending nights snuggled and days playing ball in the yard. Cocoa has a camp to swim at and another dog to play with! Life is treating Cocoa pretty good!

Scarlet gets another chance

Scarlet has luck and good fortune running on her side. After having an opportunity at a great home last week but not being able to respect Maggie’s (the resident dog’s) position in the house and wanting all the attention herself, she came back. Scarlet once again found herself being blessed with an awesome family. She is the only dog in her new home and her new people are as sweet, kind and nice as Martha. She bonded well and made herself right at home. Scarlet’s new parents are awesome at reading dog emotion and interpreting  situations. They can accurately read situations and understand the interactions occurring between dogs. They are flexible yet establish great boundaries. It is a great day for us when these dogs who once had no chance find these wonderful, loving homes. On a day like that there is no greater happiness!

Maiya finds happiness

Maiya went to her new home last week. Maiya will be surrounded by love, patience and a very sweet Mom. She has a dog friend, Maggie to play with and a fenced in yard. Finally, Maiya will have cuddle time and snuggle time, two things she loves and craves. Her home is filled with toys, warmth and happiness! What more could a dog ask for!

Dogs being rehabilitated but not available for adoption at this time

Forest is a young German Shepherd. He ran feral from November of 2008 until February of 2009. He was finally captured when he became too weak to run. It is believed that Forest suffers from hip dysplasia, possible neurological problems and severe malnutrition. He is scared of people and has been working on his socialization skills. Forest was recently diagnosed with Lyme disease and has made substantial gains in health and mobility since being placed on medication. Once Forest becomes attached to a person he is very loyal and needy. He is a very loving dog who deserves a better life than he has had. He continues to make leaps and bounds in his healing progress. Currently Forest has learned to walk again,  climb stairs with effort, and chase his Kong without falling over. He still has issues on rough terrain and slippery surfaces. Forest is a long term rehabilitation resident at this time. If he were to be adopted to a home it would be with the understanding that this is a special needs dog who will have special medical, social and nutritional needs for the remainder of his life. Forest is high maintenance   dog both financially and time wise. 

Dogs currently available for adoption

Dodger is between one and two years of age. He is still very puppy like and loves playing with toys, dogs and kids. Dodger is smart and quick to catch on. He is food oriented and toy oriented. He enjoys walking and playing games with his family. He is very active and busy during the day. He settles down nicely in the evening and is a pleasure to hang around with. Dodger would make a great agility dog, hiking dog or simply best friend. He is crate trained and is comfortable being left in his crate when he is alone. Dodger plays well with the other dogs in the pack. Dodger will chase a running cat but lives peacefully in the house with the resident cats. He loves Kongs and tennis balls. He would do well in a home with an active lifestyle. Dodger has a reliable sit, down and he recalls nicely. He has not been given the chance to prove his reliability off leash as of yet.

Cocoa is a little over a year old. She is more mature than Dodger. Cocoa loves people and playing with her toys. She loves chasing Kongs and balls. She is reliable off leash and has a great recall. Cocoa has a reliable sit and is working on her loose leash walking. She loves running on the beach and playing in the water. She is a snuggler and loves her quiet time in the evening with her family. Cocoa is reliable in the house. She is also crate trained and enjoys spending time in her crate with her toys. Cocoa is an active dog. She is easy to exercise as she will endlessly chase her ball and her Kong. She gets along well with other dogs and is good with the resident cats. She has a personality of gold.

 

Maiya finds her sibling Scarlet!

We received a call one afternoon from Animal Doctors in Watertown. They had a stray there that looked like Scarlet but Scarlet was indeed here. The person who found Scarlet’s twin was taking the dog to the county pound. We waited the ten days for the owner to show up but no one came to claim the dog. We were pretty sure the two dogs were related so we decided to bail her out. We took Ms. Maiya home. It was obvious that her and Scarlet were familiar and had missed each other. Martha, Scarlet’s adoptive mom, saw the pictures of the girls together and decided that she couldn’t split them up again. Scarlet is finer boned and a lot more assertive than Maiya who prefers a nice quiet corner to chew her bones and toys. Both love and crave attention and are two of the sweetest dogs you could encounter. Maiya and Scarlet leave for their new home on Saturday. We are very excited for them as well as Martha and Maggie! We are really fortunate that Martha found these girls!

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