PUPPIES!

Oh my word, our partner shelters are full of puppies! Look at these sweeties - shepherds, labs, border collies, and our favorite - the "Heinz 57" variety - a whole lot of mixture in there ; 0 )

Some of these puppies are arriving this weekend and some will be a couple weeks away. Please contact us today if you're interested in any of these dolls. You can see their pictures and bios at www.petfinder.com/shelters/me89.html.

Mikey D needs you!

Oh my goodness it's been a busy week. Check out this sweetie - Mikey D (now Nash) was adopted in October and now his mom is heartbroken because she has to move and can not take him. He is about 9-10 months old at this time and his mom says " Nash is a really great dog. He is house trained and up to date on his shots. He loves other dogs and is good with cats but can be annoying to them because he just wants to play with them and most cats don't want to be bothered with that. He's very good on a leash and loves the outdoors. He is crate trained and knows basic commands. He is about 52 lbs and very handsome"

Abby!

This doll was surrendered by her owner in July of 08 at the age of approx. 8. She just couldn't figure out why she was in a comfortable home one day and in a shelter with a hard concrete floor the next! Then she tested positive for heartworm disease and had to go through the treatment. She lucked out because some doggie angels sponsored her treatment so she would not have to wait long and get sicker. Now she is healthy again and enjoying life with kids, cats and other dogs at her forster home. Abby has some urine accidents (common with older spayed femaled) that the vets are working with some medication for. It is an inexpensive treatment and she is doing better. Abby also had a broken front leg in the past but she has no lasting problems except that her nails on that foot grow much faster than her other three paws!

Can you provide Abby with an indoor retirement home that is loving and safe?

Tuxedo!

Gorgeous Tuxedo! He's a border collie, just over a year old. He has grown up so much and is doing awesome in his foster home in the south. We need to get him up here to a forever home where he can have love and undivided (well, less-divided) attention ; 0 ) He loves affection from people and just loves to run - making it hard to take his picture! Running partner, anyone? He is great with female dogs and mellow males but is not a fan of bossy male dogs. This boy is a snuggler who wants to please. He would do best in an active home.

Tuxedo is living peacefully with several other dogs and would enjoy a canine companion in his new home. He wants to please so badly and is extremely smart according to his foster mom. He has learned some basic commands such as sit, down and stay. Tuxedo is crate trained and is doing fantastic with housetraining as well! This has been his first time ever living in a home (just the last couple of months) so everything is new to him, and his foster mom said it was funny watching him with TV the first time! He loves kids but is maybe a little too "lovey" for very small humans.

Tori and Tanner

Tanner is 35 pounds of affection who will love you to pieces. He is an Australian Kelpie/Lab mix, approx. 10 months old. He has a very mellow disposition, is not aggressive at all but will bark when confronted with something new. He plays well with his sister and foster siblings and likes to capture the prize from his peers. He is comfortable in the crate and will often go there to sleep, but prefers to be as close to his human companion as possible. At bedtime, he snuggles down to keep your feet warm. Tanner would do well with another canine companion to help him burn some energy, and a fenced yard would be a plus. Tanner is housetrained and will let you know when he needs to go out. He is a smart little cookie, learning commands, and loves to see the leash come out!

Tori is 33 pounds, also an Australian Kelpie/Lab mix, and has a very independent spirit. She loves to be outdoors and, while she does not need to be adopted with her brother, she would do best with another dog as a companion. She likes to play tag and wants to be the one being chased. She is very submissive and while showing no signs of aggressiveness, can be fearful of new situations. She is 10 months old and her playfulness is more subdued as she gets older. While she isn't overly affectionate in her actions, she loves to be patted and have her belly rubbed. Tori is housetrained and will let you know when she needs to go out. She likes to romp and play with the other dogs and the kids, and a fenced yard would be a great bonus. Tori is a little smartie, a great size for a companion dog, and loves to see the leash come out!

Ben and Leo - The Dynamic Duo!

These pictures of the boys (and their pals Trixie and Johnny) playing remind us what rescue is all about. Both Ben and Leo have come so far, from abandonment to safety, then heartworm treatment and separation. But now they are both healthy and reunited and their foster mom feels that they can not be separated again. They are truly best buddies and when Leo gets insecure he looks to his pal Ben for support. They sleep together, play together, spend all their time together. They are best pals and are looking for a forever home together. They could complete your family! We would love to work with you to get these dogs north into the safety of an indoor home. The close-up picture is of Ben and Leo.

We picked up quite a crew!

On Saturday we welcomed 8 sweeties to New England - cold weather and all!

Here are some pictures from first meetings between our new pals and their foster families. Kenny looks like a little bear cub! He is pictured with his foster mom Amber. Riley is pictured with her foster mom and dad, Sam and Kate, and Mack with his foster Mom Mary. We also picked up Chelsea, Howard, Joe, Lucie - she is a lot bigger than in her last pics, and Elvis -- all shapes and sizes, all beautiful and sweet!

Sweet Chelsea

Look at this sweet face! Chelsea is a medium-size (35 lb. ) cutie - she has just arrived in Maine and is in a foster home with one furry foster sibling (male, twice her size) and she established her dominance in the first 5 minutes. Chelsea may do well as an only dog or with a submissive male dog. She was a little afraid at first and it's pretty obvious she is not sure what to do in a home environment but she is learning quickly. She comes when called and is VERY food-motivated - dog food, people food, doesn't matter - if it's edible in her mind she wants it! She would benefit from basic obedience training as she likes to jump up on you to greet you, and she is an insane licker! She might be a little much for very small kids but so far she seems to love everybody, especially her foster dad. Chelsea appears to be a mountain cur or black mouth cur, possibly mixed with American Staffordshire Terrier or Pit Bull Terrier. She has a beautiful brindle coat, and is very affectionate and responsive. Seems like a real smartie ; 0 )

Wouldn't she make a great addition to your family?

Got labs?

Black labs are the ideal family dogs in many peoples' minds - but in the southern states black labs sit and sit in shelters, kennels, foster homes, tied to trees, etc. because no one wants them. They are considered "plain black dogs", they don't have specialized hunting skills, usually aren't particularly good guard dogs, and are not sought after by backyard breeders.

Our partner shelters have so many of these dogs waiting for new homes! They get passed over because they are bigger than some of the "designer dogs", they don't go crazy barking when you pass by their cage at the shelter, and they aren't unusual in looks or personality.

Would you like to save one of these lives? We can help! From "Mighty Moe" who needs a diet and exercise program to Black Jack, who needs out of his cage, to Luckie, Elvis and Bruce -- check out their pictures and stories and contact today about giving them an indoor family life that they so deserve, and giving yourself a fantastic pal to spend time with.

Callie's new "do"

Sweet Callie is a 2-3 year old Cocker Spaniel. She has a funky hairdo because she was covered in mats when she was brought in from the streets. Now she has that "in-between" look - ladies, can you relate?

Callie is living in a foster home in the south but would like a loving indoor home where she can be part of a family. Could that family be yours? She will provide love and loyalty in exchange for her needs being met.