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Available Dogs
Dinky Do
 
2010-07-18
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Location: Florida
Dinky Do was an owner surrender. She is 10 years old and weighs about 20 pounds. Dinky is loosing weight now that she is on good food and exercises with the other dogs outside. Dinky is also house broken, and sleeps on her bed on the floor at night. She loves lots of attention, and she especially loves her stuffed toys. Dinky is good with cats but no small children for this mature girl. She is just a joy, and her foster family loves having her in their home. Dinky would be great for someone that wants a low-keyed girl to spend quiet time with.
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Sweet Magnolia
2009-06-03
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Location: New York
Meet Sweet Magnolia. She is a beautiful 3 year old who weighs about 7 pounds. Magnolia is a special girl and needs a very special home. Sweet Magnolia was rescued from a North Carolina Puppy Mill. She spent the first years of her life having babies, never seeing the outside of a cage. Magnolia needs to be placed in a Terrier-savvy home with a family that understands the issues that come with a Puppy Mill dog. She is a one person dog and is not good with strangers. She should not be in a home with small children due to her size. She is afraid of men and should be placed in a "women only" home. Magnolia is not house trained 100%, so she needs someone who can help her master this - though she does great in her crate. She should be with someone who is home most of the time, has a fenced yard, and is willing to dedicate a lot of time to help her overcome the issues she still has from her life in the puppymill. Magnolia still has fear issues and needs someone who is patient and loving, and who can let her adjust to and accept life in a new home; she is well worth it! She loves to be were-ever her person is, and loves to sleep in bed under the covers. Magnolia must be placed local to Albany, NY. She needs time.... and a forever home that won't push her too hard in new situations. If you think you have what to will take to make Sweet Magnolia happy - please apply today.
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Horatio
 
2009-12-29
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Location: Texas
Horatio is a wonderful dog who is good with children, other dogs, and some cats (depending on the personality of the cat). He is a little shy around strangers, but will warm up to them and allow them to pet him after a brief introductory period. Horatio loves to play with people and with his toys. He loves to toss one of his toy up in the air and then charge around the house as fast as he can before tossing it again. When he wants to include his people, he will bring the toy to you and will release it after a few "drop it" commands. When he plays with people, Horatio likes for you to chase him (or pretend like you will), and he will jump up & down and back & forth like a pogo stick while he barks at you. If he gets too excited Horatio will sometimes play bite (this means the end of playtime). Horatio is not overly affectionate, but will paw at you when he wants attention. Be careful - his aim is not precise, and may result in a punch to the face. He has learned a few tricks and will try to perform all of them at once when he thinks it will get him one of his favorite treats. Horatio will "sit", "shake", "down" and "speak". He is well mannered and listens to commands. Horatio is not an escape artist, but does enjoy looking under the fence (he may dig a little in order to get a better view). He has learned when it is appropriate to bark... or not. Horatio sleeps in the bed with his fostermom sometimes, or he may choose the couch instead. He rides well in the car and does not bark at passers-by. Horatio loves to go for walks and is very good on the leash. He has not had any accidents in the house, even though he stays in all day while his foster family is at work. A home with older kids would be better for him, due to his slightly wild play habits. Horatio is really a wonderful dog who would work best in a home where he's the only dog. We only have a few photos of Horatio because he will hunker down and drop his ears the minute he sees the camera, and belly-crawl out of the room at the first opportunity!
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Cricket
2009-09-17
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Location: Florida
Little Cricket weighs only 6.5 pounds. She is 12 years old and - until recently - had spent her entire life with the same family. But when Cricket's owner had to go into an assisted living facility, Cricket was given away. She grieved for 3 weeks, refused to eat, and lost a whole pound. Thankfully, Cricket has adjusted to her foster home, and is once more eating... with a bit of coaxing; we hope to get her back to her optimum weight (7+ pounds) soon. Cricket was spayed recently, and while under anesthesia it was discovered that she had mammary tumors. The tumors were removed, but this kind of tumor often comes back, so her new family will need to watch for them. That will be easy, as Cricket loves to roll over for belly-rubs! She also loves to sleep in bed with her person, preferably under the covers! Cricket is not fond of having her picture taken, but here's a link to her album. Cricket is also a little shy of young children, so a home with adults only or teenagers would make her happiest. If you have a quiet home and need a light-weight lap-warmer, please consider sweet little Cricket. Your reward will be loving companionship and eternal devotion.
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Badger
2007-10-28
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Location: Kansas
One look at Badger's face will tell you this guy is just overflowing with personality. There may be a little Boston Terrier in his lineage, as he has a very short "corkscrew" tail, undershot jaw, and black and white coloring. His undershot jaw gives him a bit of a pugnacious look and his character sometimes matches. He had been surrendered because no one had time for him anymore and he was tied up in the back yard all alone. Badger gets along fine with 12 out of 13 foster Rat Terrier "siblings" but took a dislike to one, whom he is determined to whoop every time he gets in the same room. Because of this chance of aggression if the personalities clash, Badger needs to be an only dog or with a non-dominant female. He is 6-7 years old and around 15 very solid pounds. He is a charming fellow -- likes people and is fine with children but untrustworthy around small animals, including cats. Badger will sleep quietly in a crate but will complain if left in the crate while everyone else is active. He is housebroken, using a dog door reliably. Despite his rather "tough guy" appearance, Badger's personality will win you over quickly when you met him.
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