Adopt Rex - adorable 8 year old english bulldog - great with dogs and kids and loves to cuddle!!!!

Rex is the biggest cuddle bug you will ever meet! He clearly was not getting love and snuggles in the shelter, so now all he wants is to be cuddled and scratched. Rex was originally from Miami, FL and somehow ended up at a kill shelter in CT. He was so sick he could barely walk! This strong boy was quite the trooper and is now strong as an ox and his lovely personality is shining bright! Rex’s favorite thing to do is lay with his head in your lap and snooze the afternoon away. He is so unconditionally loving! He is completely fine with other dogs – he doesn’t show aggression or excitement, he mostly just ignores them. He is also fine with cats…he is curious about them and does not mind if they come sniffing around. He loves kids!

Rex is the most zen-like Buddha dog I have ever met. Nothing fazes this dog; you can bathe him, brush him, clean his face wrinkles, wipe his paws, and the only thing he will do is look at you with his big round eyes! Rex’s favorite activity is sleeping! He sleeps almost all day, but gets excited for walks and food. Rex knows he is a cutie and will stare at you with his adorable wrinkly face until you pet him! (he also does this to strangers on the street!)

Rex is a little piggy! He was really skinny and frail when I got him and resisted eating or drinking, but that side of him is long-gone and now all he wants to do is eat! He is curious during walks, and loves to poke his head into stores (sometimes he actually refuses to leave!) His favorite place to be scratched is right above his tail…his legs sometimes give out because he gets so excited.

Overall, he is a GREAT doggie and a real love puddle!

Care of Angel Capone Pitbull Rescue. Located in NYC. $350 adoption fee.

email jaelweinberg@icloud.com

Norris TN-Callie the Sweet Senior Collie Needs her Retirement Home!!

 if you can help please contact:Norris Animal Hospital @ 865-494-5501, me @ 865-209-0808, or send me an email to: jackpot604@aol.com. Sure would appreciate your help.  This sweet thing needs a miracle and a very kind heart willing to take her in. 

Thanks so much. -Christina Eich

CALLIE'S Story

"Do you believe in Divine Intervention? How about just happening to be in the right place at the right time?

Well.... I think sometimes things just happen the way they do for a reason. Here's why.....

While at Norris Vet today (Tue 2/11) checking on a cat, a man called saying he was on his way in with a Collie that had shown up at their home about 3 weeks prior. He said she's older and had been badly neglected, but they took her in and cleaned her up and have been nursing her back to proper health. However, they just found out his wife has cancer and needs immediate medical treatment for which they will need to travel and the future is uncertain. He said they had tried to find a home for "Callie" but hadn't had much response and unfortunately didn't have any more time to keep looking as they have to leave to get treatment. He couldn't bare the idea of her being placed in a large shelter where she would be overwhelmed, scared, and likely euthanized and he feared it might not be humanely. So with a very heavy heart he said he was bringing her in to give her a peaceful passing so he would know she wouldn't be abused or suffer. (Ya, tugging on your heart? Tell me about it, how sad.)

Well.... I was about to leave when Lisa, at the front desk brought it to my attention that he was coming in and was there anything I could do. I told her I wold stay until the gentleman got there and see the dog and see if there were any other option for her. When they arrived you could see the sadness and feelings of guilt in the mans face. He was heartbroken to be doing this. He felt she had been so badly mistreated prior to her showing up at their home and they had just spent several weeks nursing her back to health and reassuring her that she would be safe. They were not expecting their own life changing news to force such immediate changes. So I made the offer that if he was willing to hold off just a little longer I would do all I could to try to help find her a home rather than end her life. The tears of relief and appreciation began to roll down his face. Clearly the stress of his families situation and feeling incredibly guilty for what he felt he was going to have to do was weighing on him heavily. 

So, my friends, I have a little bit of time to try to find this beautiful girl a home to live out the rest of her remaining years. There is a lot I don't know about her, but here is what I do know. She showed up on their doorstep about 3 weeks ago. They said she was a dirty, matted mess, with a giant thorn bush imbedded into her coat so badly that she couldn't lay down without being stabbed with the thrones.  They took her to a groomer and the best solution for her at that time was to just shave her and let her coat grow back out and her skin heal. Once shaved, he said she immediately showed an improvement in personality. You know how you feel after you've had a long hot shower or a day at the beauty parlor. I imagine she was quite happy to be free of all the dirt, mats, and weeds. She was very underweight as well, so they have been feeding her several times a day and she looks to be back to a good weight now. Dr. Bowling at Norris Vet gave her a quick look over for me and said, the shaved coat can be misleading, but she is approx 9-10 yrs old. She appears to be a little hard of hearing but will follow you around in a heart beat. Her teeth could use a little work but overall, she looks pretty healthy considering. She's very friendly and they said she gets along with other dogs.

I don't want to sugar coat it though, this sweet girl has clearly had a rough life and will likely need a little extra TLC. The man said she likes to lay outside in the sun "when it's not freezing", but is also very happy laying next to you on the sofa. She's just very happy to be somewhere warm and safe, and receiving some kind of affection. Which is clearly something she had been doing without for a long time. Poor thing.

I know there are people and/or organizations out there that have real soft spots for our senior dogs that need a loving home to live out the remainder of their life. I'm sure hoping you all can help me find such a family or place for this sweet girl. I can tell you that when they told me the dog was coming and was there anything I could do to help I was like "Oh man, why me?" Then I thought, well... because this is what I do. I can tell you I am no miracle worker, but when he pulled up and Callie came walking in, I knelt down to meet her and looked in her eyes and I was hooked. She is so kind and just wants to be loved. I couldn't bare to just walk away and allow them to put her down without at least trying to help.

So once again, I reach out to all of you to see if you can help me with the challenge I feel was placed in my hands for a reason. I think Callie would do great in a home with an elderly person since she is not going to be super energetic, or somewhere she will have a nice yard where she can bask in the sun (when it ever warms up again). She seems very gentle. It's hard to get a good picture of how beautiful she likely is because her coat is completely shaved right now, but if you meet her, as I did, I promise you her inner beauty just reaches right out and touches your heart. If you think you can help me help Callie find a home I sure would appreciate it. For now she is staying at Norris Animal Hospital. If you'd like to stop by and see her I'm sure she'd love the company."

Two senior dogs together since puppies need new home! north carolina

CONTACT: 
Triangle Beagle Rescue of North Carolina - info@tribeagles.org

PANDA AND BEAR
Approximate Age: 9 years, 9 months
Status: Available

Panda and I lived with the same family since we were puppies. Our owner could no longer take care of us, so we are back with TBR and ready to be adopted! We would love to be adopted together, as it is our dream to live out our senior years as a dynamic duo. We are a fairly mellow pair, and we are crate-trained. We tug a bit when we walk.  We would do best with older kids who know not to be too rough with us.

I (Bear) developed epilepsy about 6 years of age, but it is not too bad, as I only have about 1- 2 seizures a year.

My buddy, Panda, is a free spirit who likes to hang out in her crate and receive praise, and she loves licking people! She is more comfortable with women than men; however, she really warms up to men who she can tell are dog lovers.

We know that there is a perfect forever home out there for us—can you please share this information so that we can find it?

http://www.tribeagles.org/dogs/view/527
http://www.tribeagles.org/dogs/view/528

Blackwood nj 14 yr old Buster needs rescue or home......has lots or energy left!

Contact; Sherry     sheiser50@yahoo.com

 

Buster was surrendered to our shelter to be put to sleep by his owner who did not speak much english. It was a bit hard to get any useful info from Buster's owner but within 2 seconds we saw what a great guy Buster is and will not even consider the thought of putting him down.

Buster is said to be 14 years old and if true, he certainly has a lot of energy and spunk for a guy his age.

He has been spending his days with us in the shelter office because everyone loves Buster and he loves us.

Buster will follow anyone...anywhere. He is looking for a friend.

He sits politely for a treat and will speak if you ask him to. Loves his toys!

Buster seems to be in good health but a bit overweight.

So many kisses he has for everyone!

Please help us find a nice comfy spot in a good home for Buster???

 

 Sherry Heiser 

NJ Certified Animal Control Officer

NJ Certified Animal Cruelty Investigator   

Sad Eyes Animal Welfare Society

West Deptford, NJ 08093

A 501 (c) 3 non profit charity

http://www.sadeyesnj.org/

Columbia, SC senior pointer mix needs new home or rescue!

10-12 year old Pointer dumped to fend for himself.  Can you please help this sweet boy live remainder of his years in love and comfort?

- Visually and hearing impaired.

- Very sweet with loving disposition.
- Very well mannered; housetrained.

Please contact Four Paws Animal Clinic @ 803-790-7297.

Please read about the helping paw project - an organization to help people adopt or keep their senior companions!