Can You Adopt these Wonderful Dogs?
Tess
Tess is a Dutch Shepherd and is sweet and playful as can be. She is approx. 1 y/o. Brindle with one blue and and one brown eye. About 45 lbs. Great with children, other dogs, and cats. Needs a fenced in backyard and/or lots of exercise! She is crate trained, and working on potty training - haven’t had an accident yet! She is UTD on shots, de-wormed, is micro-chipped and will be spayed. She is HW- and on Interceptor.
She was rescued by:
Dogs Deserve Better Area Rep. - Hoover, AL
Two By Two Rescue, Helena AL
http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=12827236
Chili Dog!
Chili Dog was rescued from a family who allowed him to roam free as a puppy. He was destined to be injured or hurt…and he was. A sweet samaritan asked the family if they could care for him and find him a home. Chili has a permanent injury to his back right leg and spine. He walks and plays just like any puppy but he does not bend his knee. He is NOT in pain. He loves life and has the sweetest disposition imaginable. Chili Dog has a gorgeous black, white and tan coat. He has a very sweet disposition and is very trusting. He will make a wonderful companion for a family. Please do not shy away due to his injury. The vet said there is nothing that can be done for him for now. The worse case scenario is that he might need an amputation when he is much older. He is about 3 months old but is small for his age. We assume he will be a medium size dog. He is up to date on shots. He is crate trained. To adopt this sweet boy, email Sonya at itssonya@charter.net
rescued by:
Dogs Deserve Better Area Rep. - Hoover, AL
Two By Two Rescue, Helena AL
http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=12826936
Who can Adopt a special needs puppy and Save Her Life?
I was contacted by a veterinarian at an animal shelter in Florida about a special needs puppy.
You can see this adorable pup at http://www.dogs-4life.com/violet.html
I am trying to help find a rescue or home for the pup.
The person who has been fostering is in dire straits and is considering euthanizing her if she can not find a placement.
The email from the vet, Dr. Brown is below. I have spoken to her and she is trying everything possible as
this is a special little pup but is in fact a shelter pup now and she does not want to euthanize.
I believe the shelter may assist with transport or wheelchair costs if possible.
Any help will be appreciated….feel free to forward this info to anyone who may be able to care for a
special little pup who had a very tough start in life. How about you ??
Interested parties fell free to contact me by email at thepressinfo (at) yahoo .com
thank you
MRB
Dogs-4Life.com
from the vet, Dr. Brown
Hello, I am a veterinarian at a county animal shelter in Florida . We are seeking for a rescue group who can take a puppy ( Chihuahua mix) that came into the shelter with a spinal fracture. One of our Animal Control Officers (ACO) took the puppy into foster care to avoid euthanasia. The puppy has had radiographs and neuro consults. The Neurologist called the puppy a “spinal walker”. Apparently, the radiologist did not feel the puppy was a surgical candidate. She has use of one of her hind legs but not the other one. Front legs are normal. The ACO is not in a position to keep this puppy long term and has already been fostering her for about 6 months. She has also tried all local resources for placement without any luck.
Please let me know if your organization can take this puppy into your program. We would find a way to transport her.
Regards,
Dr. Karen S. Brown
How will you Celebrate Dog Adoption Month?
October is Dog Adoption month and this is a big time of year for
folks who are considering bringing a new pal home for themselves
and/or their family. After the summer, the shelters are literally
crawling with dogs and puppies that made their way into the world
during the summer and were dropped off when it was time to go back
to school as they were perceived as just too much effort. Finally,
and sadly, many dogs and puppies have been turned in as their
guardians faced foreclosure and eviction from their homes.
We’ve all seen those heart breaking stories..I just don’t know
how these people do it…I could never give up my dogs and I’ll
bet many of you feel the same way..
Anyway, if you are considering a new addition or if you know
someone who is thinking about getting a new dog, I’d suggest
a short article we wrote on the reasons for adoption at :
http://dogs-4life.com/why-adopt-a-dog.html
On another note, there have been some additional dog food recalls
of late, and in fact, melamine is now popping up in human food
samples as well.
Mars Petcare US announced a voluntary recall of dog food products
because of potential contamination with Salmonella
serotypeSchwarzengrund. This recall only affects the United States.
Many of the brands involved are national such as Pedigree Brand
and may well be sold in a store near you. As a side note, we do
not recommend this brand at anytime, because the nutritional quality
does not meet the standards necesary to keep your pooch healthy.
Whether you have a new addition or your best friend is an
established member of your household, it’s critical to
Fido’s health that only high quality nutritious foods make up his
diet.
I have a short piece that covers what you must know before
selecting any dog food brand at:
http://dogs-4life.com/7-tips-for-choosing-the-best-dog-food.html
It may help to clarify this a bit.
That’s all for today…Â Wishing one and all a great Dog Adoption
month and we’re here if you have any questions.
MRB
Dogs-4Life.com
Why Dogs 4 Life is Nuts for Mutts
 Nuts for Mutts  7th Annual Show
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On a recent bright and clear California Sunday, we joined throngs of canine aficionados, adoptive dog parents, dog rescue groups, vendors, spectators, and Hollywood celebrities for the 7th Annual Nutts for Mutts event sponsored by New Leash on Life. http://www.nlol.org/
As visiting press we made an effort to soak in as many aspects of the days activities as possible. The aim of the event is to provides a meeting a bonding venue for dog lovers in the greater Los Angeles area, while raising funds to support rescue, care and adoption outreach efforts.
New Leash on Life, like thousands dog adoption and pet rescue groups has a singular and overriding goal, that of rescuing and rehabilitating homeless dogs, then finding forever homes for their grateful wards.
The first impression that one is slammed with when first walking through the gates to the even is the incredible sense of positive energy and friendliness that permeates the venue. Visitors, contest participants, vendors, volunteers and the dogs themselves, seemingly instantly bond with everyone in sight, creating an instant sense of community.
And the show is not to be missed! More than 400 dogs competed in over 30 categories such as such as Fastest Eater, Best Kisser, Most Obedient, Fastest Mutt, Mystery Mutt and more .
 Celebrity Nuts for Mutts Judge, Miss Shirley Jones
Every contest, mimicking the fancy AKC show events provided an opportunity for pooches of all sizes and stripes to strut their stuff in the spotlight with their guardian handlers. And Hollywood celebrities, such as Shirley Jones, performing the difficult task of judging the loveable mutts, added a definitive LA quality to the event
OK, so the day was fun and we’ll be back for the next event, but what is it really all about? If your pup wins a contest or you happily chat up the wonderful qualities of your dogs with other spectators, will this make any difference to the thousands of dogs who are homeless or are being killed in dog shelters every day as a matter of course?
We‘re here to tell you that it does…in a big way. Raising awareness, raising funds, dog adoptions, meeting volunteers, recruiting new hands to help and enticing bigger media than we will ever be to tell the story on the evening news and wide spread publications all effectively aim in one direction.
As we see it, it is the support of a no-kill policy locally and nationwide when it comes to homeless dogs, promoting spay neuter to help achieve that goal and to place homeless dogs in loving homes who are our natural companions and not disposable trash.
 This little Handicapped Pooch Won FIRST PRIZE !!!
New Leash on Life also engages in other worthwhile activities such as it’s Lend a Paw program, rescuing dogs from dog shelters and training them as therapy dogs for those in need.Â
They are also developing a training program for all rescued dogs.
So if you are ever in the Los Angeles area when a Nutts for Mutts event is scheduled we wholeheartedly recommend that you make a point of attending.
If not, then you can still start your own event working with dog adoption and dog rescue groups in your home town, and make a difference in the quest to find an adoptive home for every dog. Through events such as this which promote education, awareness, and spay-neuter we will someday stop the inhumane policies of euthanizing homeless dogs as a matter of policy in most cities across the nation and worldwide.Â
Dogs 4 Life is Nuts for Mutts…don’t miss the next event !
For more information and resources on dog adoption and dog rescue visit Dogs-4Life at http://www.dogs-4life.com
Foreclosure Dogs Need Your Help
You may have seen news reports of dogs being abandoned when their
guardian’s homes have been foreclosed. Here’s our take on the
problem and some ideas on what can be done to help.
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The saying, adopt a dog, save a life has never embodied a more
urgent a plea. Across the fruited plain, in cities, towns and
hamlets, upscale, downscale and no scale communities, dogs are
being abandoned and too often forgotten. Confused and frightened,
dogs and puppies are simply left alone without food or water in
foreclosed homes. Others are dropped off on lonely roads, in parks
and woodlands. The lucky ones have been given to new homes and
families or to dog rescues or no kill dog shelters for later
adoption.
So what can be done?
Read the rest of the article at:
http://www.dogs-4life.com/foreclosure-dogs-need-your-help.html
Are You Ready to Adopt a Dog?
Are you thinking about adopting a dog for your family? If so, we think that’s great… but before you rush off to your local dog shelter, rescue group, or online adoption site, please consider whether your family is fully prepared to accept the lifetime responsibility of dog guardianship.
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And then take some time to consider what type of dog best suits the lifestyle of the family or individual who will be the dog’s guardian.
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Read the rest of this article by clicking on the link:
http://www.dogs-4life.com/ready-to-adopt-a-dog-if-so-which-dog-is-right-for-you-.html
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Nutts 4 Mutts
Last Sunday we visited Pierce College in Woodland Hills, CA for the annual Nutts for Mutts show benefitting New Leash on Life dog adoption programs.
Replete with a variety of contests, a star studded judging panel, exhibitors, dog adoptions, dog rescues and packed with visitors and their mutts, Nutts for Mutts is always one of the best planned and attended events in the happy world of dog adoptions.
We’ll be writing more about this in a few days.. if you want an alert when the article is ready just visit Dogs 4 Life at http://dogs-4life.com and sign up for our free newsletter. We’ll send you and quick heads up when we post the piece.
