Adoption Update - Rudy

Our little pirouetting Rudy found love in the arms of a lovely lady who appreciates his silly ways as much as we did!

Rudy wasn't able to leave until after his neuter, but his soon-to-be mom visited him regularly until she could take him home for good. Now that's love and one lucky dog!

Adoption Update - Gizmo & Casey

Unfortunately, we couldn't find a home to take Casey and Gizmo together, but we found the next best thing: TWO wonderful homes.

Gizmo found a great man to spend her life with. This gentle soul found another gentle soul and we're so happy for both of them! This was a match made in heaven.

And Gizmo's dad, Casey, also found a wonderful home with a young couple who were looking for a companion and Casey fit the bill.

We wish our two- and four-legged friends many years of happiness together! (And send pictures!)

Brutus

A fitting name for a... small dog?? Well, yes indeed! Brutus lives up to his name in personality!

This little fellow, a Chihuahua mix, is about the cutest little guy in town. He is tiny, and a shy fella at first, but he's not nippy at all (some small dogs can be nippy). He loves to be held, but he also loves to walk (or I guess run, with those teeny little legs!) proudly by your side.

Brutus is about three years old and seems to like the company of smaller dogs; we're not sure of larger dogs just yet, but he doesn't seem reactive when he's walked by their cages.

With a personality like Brutus', I'm sure he won't be at PAWS for long!

Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin is a VERY energetic fellow! He's also a hoot to just watch as he keeps himself entertained. Charlie has a crazy dance that he does where he lifts his front foot then seems to discover it, almost as if he didn't know it was there - left, right, left, right... I'm sure this could go on for quite some time!

Mr. C is a Chihuahua mix, about two years old and will be neutered soon. He's was a bit mouthy when he first came in, but he seems to be calming down nicely. What he really needs is a fenced in yard where he can burn off some of his energy, then he'd settle down nicely inside. He does seem to do well with dogs of his size; we don't know about larger ones.

This goofy guy won't last long - he's too entertaining!

Adoption Update - Donna

I don't know if I ever wrote about our sweet girl Donna.

Donna came to us when her owner could no longer care for her. She had laryngeal paralysis, which meant she had to have tie-back surgery in order to get enough oxygen into her system. PAWS provided this life-altering surgery for Donna, and this amazing dog pulled through with flying colors.

At 9-years-young, Donna outshines many dogs in her energy and playfulness! She often played with other dogs at PAWS. She also gets along with cats and loves children. She's just one of those great, all-around pets that people are always looking for. But, her special needs were a barrier to every family who considered her for adoption.

Because of her tie-back surgery, Donna needs to be hand-fed for the rest of her life. This is to prevent any food from being inhaled into her lungs, causing an infection. (It takes literally five minutes to feed her twice a day.) She also needs to be kept cool in very hot, humid weather, and she can't go in pools or lakes (again to keep water from entering her lungs). Not really a big deal.

Well, on Saturday, Donna hit the jackpot. A wonderful couple came in with their 13-year-old Shep/Collie mix. One of the women works with horses, who are apparently prone to laryngeal paralysis, so she was very familiar with the condition. Both are fans of older dogs, and they wanted a companion for their current dog. They had originally stopped in to meet Zoe, our 17-year-old Pit Bull mix, but she wouldn't have been a good fit for their current living situation. So... What about Donna??

Bingo! A love match! They met Donna and loved her; Donna and their dog met and all went well - the rest is history!

Donna now has a future of tennis balls, playing with her new brother, and visits to a horse farm!

We love you Donna!

Adoption Update - Mindy

Not even a week at the shelter and Mindy has found a forever home! Not bad - from the pound to beloved pet in less than seven days. I love happy endings!

Mindy

Now here's a dog after my own heart.

Another of the Christmas Crew, Mindy is a petite (about 35-45 lbs.), 4-year-old, Pit Bull mix. This ginger girl is housebroken, she's a quiet dog, and she loves to cuddle. No arguments, no muzzle pushing or punching, no "me, me, me." She just likes to be in a room with you. That's it.

She loves to curl up next to you and just know that you're there with her. I think she feels very secure knowing that someone is next to her, and you know what? Knowing that she's next to you feels pretty darned good, too!

The first picture's a bit blurry, but the second one shows the absolute cuteness of her face.

Gidget

This beautiful girl appears to be a Pit Bull/Spaniel mix, but it's anyone's guess. At first glance, her chocolate coat looks good enough to eat!

Gidget also arrived on December 24th, part of the Christmas Crew. She's got absolutely no manners, but we're going to work with her to change that! She needs to learn basic obedience and housebreaking. She's probably 8-10 months old, and is in excellent health.

Once Gidget learns her basics, she's going to be a great companion. This stunning girl is just looking to make someone very happy, and wants nothing but love and companionship for a lifetime!

Bandit

Bandit is about a year old, and HOUSEBROKEN! This wiggle-head is so handsome, I can barely speak.

He also arrived at PAWS on December 24th, and was very easy to name. (With patches on both eyes, it was either Bandit or Raccoon... Bandit seems so much easier.)

Bandit is a smaller size, although he's on the skinny side right now. If he tops out at 55 lbs., I'd be surprised.

He's a Pit Bull Terrier, and he loves to play. He's a hoot to watch run, as he does the Scoot-Run, where he pulls his back legs under his butt. (Gotta see it to appreciate it.)

I think he might get along with other dogs, but we'll be testing him out in the coming days to be sure. I hope to get a better picture of him posted soon so you can appreciate his brindle spots! Or, you can come by PAWS to meet him!

Rudy

Rudolph - what else do you name a little cutie who arrives on December 24th?

This Maltipoo is about 2 1/2 years old, and is housebroken. He's searching for a person who wants to spend all of their time with RUDY - RUDY - RUDY, as Rudy doesn't like to be left out of the conversation!

Mr. Rudy is a friendly, happy, energetic fellow, who is quick to escape from his kennel. He's an expert at the pirouette, and will happily demonstrate his ability for you over and over.

I doubt Rudy will have trouble finding a home - he's too charming!