We're Honored!

Our friends at Animal Shelter Volunteer Life gave us this great award! What a sweet thing to do and a wonderful way to end a week. We want to thank them from the bottom of our hearts!

There are some rules that go along with it, so here goes...

1. Thank the person who gave you the award - Done!
2. Share 7 things about yourself 
3. Pass the award along to 15 blogger friends. Now that's a tough one. I have so many who do such a wonderful job with their blogs! They're all fantastic!
4. Contact the bloggers you picked and let them know about the award

So, I'm going to focus on seven of the great dogs at Paws and share things about them!

1) Apple has been at Paws for some time now, almost 1.5 years, and he doesn't deserve it! Apple's only "crime" is that he doesn't care for other animals. He's perfectly housebroken, doesn't destroy a thing when left alone, cuddles with the best of them, and is extremely playful. He's the perfect companion!

Apple

2) Bandit has been waiting for his forever home for over six months. He's a loving, sweet, and playful Pit Bull mix who will sit on your lap for hours. He loves the company of other dogs, and would appreciate a home with a yard and maybe a playpal for a good romp!

Bandit

3) Francois, a Mastiff/Pit Bull mix, has also been at Paws far too long. He was abandoned one day and was found tied to our fence. This fella can hold three tennis balls in his mouth at once! He's definitely a favorite at Paws!

Francois

4) Gizmo, a beautiful Siberian Husky, originally came in with her dad. He has since been adopted, but Gizmo is still with us. She's a gorgeous girl, and would love to be in a home with someone who can spend time with her as she loves people!

Gizmo

5) Mikey! Oh, what a teddy bear! This boy is everything you could ever want in a furry companion. Housebroken, cuddly, lovable, loving. Why is he still at Paws? He's nine years old, and has lots of spunk. Throw a tennis ball and Mikey is at it. Fill up the kiddy pool - well, just look at the picture!

Mikey

6) Sweet Pea is (shhhh!) my personal favorite. She came to us after a volunteer found her wandering one freezing cold night during a snowstorm. It was obvious that she had recently had puppies, but they were no where to be found. Sweet Pea was thin as a rail, her ribs poking through her skin. I remember taking her in that night; I'll never forget the look of gratitude in her eyes when I set up her kennel with food, water, and a huge, fluffy bed. She sank into it with a sigh...

Sweet Pea

7) Whitey Ford! Yes, this dog is dressed as a Yankee, and he's as playful as one! This senior boy came back to Paws after being in a home for 10 years. He's an MVP in our book: Most Valuable Pooch! Whitey keeps his room spotless and loves going for walks, but isn't too fond of sharing the spotlight with other animals.

Whitey Ford

Now, I have to pass this award on to 15 bloggers who I think are fantastic. This wasn't easy because I'm fond of MANY bloggers and from where I sit, you're all fantastic!!

House of Carnivores

AngelPupsCreations

Who's Driving?

It's a Dogs Life

SHARPER

Adventures of Simba the Golden Retriever

Life as the MilShelb

Lucy's Human

The *International* Adventures of our Mini Aussie :)

 Romance Puppy

Therapy Dog Josie

ULTIMUTT PET SITTING

Road Dog Tales

Cheeto Charneka

For the Love of Dogs

My final task is to head off to each blog to notify them of their award! 

Enjoy your weekend!

Adoption Update - Colby

Think they look just a little happy?

Colby found love with a great family, and I think his ear-to-ear grin tells it all! For some reason, I think there might be future arguments about whose lap Colby gets to sit on... :)

Adoption Update - Al

Al found a great home, and has been spotted around town at the dog park!

From what we hear, he's living the good life of belly rubs and long walks, visits to the beach and romps in the park. Good for you, Al!

Adoption Update - Charlie

This isn't a great picture, but you can still make out the smiles on Charlie's new family's faces!

Charlie was only at Paws for a couple of weeks, and he had a chance to slim down a little, find a home, and make a lot of people happy. (He's wearing an e-collar because he had just been neutered.)

You'll recall that he came to us after his human passed away, which is difficult for a dog, but Charlie didn't have to wait long to find love all over again!

Sadie

Okay, so I have a really soft spot for this gal.

She was at Paws four years ago, and was then known as Ally. Her most recent owners had to give her up when they could no longer care for her.

I wish I could scoop up this love bug! Sadie is THE best cuddler in town.

She's a "petite" Pit Bull, small in stature, only about 45 lbs. But she's big on love. And can she smile!

Her red and white markings are stunning, and there's not much she wouldn't do to please you.

We think she might get along with some dogs, but an introduction would be necessary.

Sadie is about four-years-old, spayed, and up-to-date on all vaccinations. If you want a playful, yet cuddly pup, this is the girl for you!

Charlie

Charlie is a chubby, handsome Cocker Spaniel who came to Paws after his owner passed away.

This four-year-old sweetie is now on a diet. :)   He likes friendly dogs, and gentle, quiet, youngsters.

As a chubster, Charlie would love to live the life of Couch Potato. But, a home with a little activity - a daily walk - would be best for this cuddly fellow!

Marvin

Marvin's parents had to give him up when they decided that they could no longer care for him. They first adopted him from us when he was a four-month-old puppy.

He's now grown into a beautiful two-year-old Yellow Lab with an ear-to-ear grin! This boy needs some basic obedience training, and you'll have a great companion.

If you have the time to invest and you're looking for a great walking partner, Marvin could be The One!

Chico

Golden boy looking for a home!

Chico is a 4 1/2 year old Lab/Retriever mix, who is the gentlest boy in town. Sadly, he spent most of his life ignored in a back yard. But you'd never know it the way he showers you with love and affection when he greets you!

He's about 75 lbs., and he walks well on a leash. I think this boy would love a family so he can be the dog he never had a chance to be - toss a ball, cuddle, go for walks - that's what Chico would love!

Think you can be that home?

Sugar

Yes, she is! Sweet as sugar, that is.

This little Maltese was given up by her owner who couldn't take her with her when she moved.

Sugar is a tiny gal, who really needs to gain some weight. She was a picky eater when she first came to the shelter, but now she's starting to eat a little better.

This sweetie would do best in a home with older children who understand that a small dog isn't a toy, probably ages 10+.

Sugar will be spayed next week, then she's ready to go!

Adoption Update - Ziggy

I had the pleasure of delivering Ziggy to his new home this past Monday. He now has a house of his own with fenced back yard, perfect for the Zigster to play and run around in.

Ziggy's new mom had a Pit Bull for about 12 years, and her son was only eight years old when that dog first came to live with them. As you can imagine, her loss hit them very hard.

Enter Zigster, and the smiles were back on their faces! Even Ziggy is smiling! Yeah, everyone is happy!