Thursday's Tremendous Dogs!

Darke County Dogs

(if you're interested in adopting any of these dogs, call the Darke County Animal Shelter at 937-547-1645!)

First up is Merlin!  He's a 3-year-old Blue Merle Australian Shepherd!  He does need a good grooming, and he'd absolutely love you for it!  He'll make a great companion for the right family.

This adorable sweetheart is Ziggy!  He's an 8-year-old Chihuahua who only weighs 10 pounds and would make a great housedog!  The shelter staff says he's a sweet little guy.

Meet Otis!  He's a 4-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer.  He's a friendly young guy who loves to play!

This handsome fellow is Dodger!  He's a 5-year-old Black Lab who weighs around 70 pounds.  He's a wonderful dog and is very loving - he just needs someone to call his own!

Check out the smile on Teddy!  He's a 2-year-old Yellow Lab mix who is neutered and current on all his shots.  He's good with kids and is housebroken - he'd make a great family pet!

Meet Cody!  He's a 6-year-old Yellow Lab mix who is a real "people dog!"  He's very friendly and will make a wonderful companion!

Miami County Dogs

(if you're interested in adopting any of these dogs, call the Miami County Animal Shelter at 937-332-6919!)

Meet Darla!  She's a 1-year-old Border Collie mix who was found as a stray and wasn't reclaimed.  She is a sweet and friendly girl!

This little sweetheart is Froggy!  He's a 3-year-old Chihuahua mix who was brought in as a stray.  He's a little shy, which is typical for his breed, but once he warms up to you he's a sweetie!

Next up is Duffy!  He's a 1-year-old Shepherd mix who was brought in as a stray.  He is very sweet and mild-mannered, and he knows some basic commands!

Meet Pokey!  He's a 4-year-old Shih Tzu who is a very gentle and friendly little guy!  The shelter staff has contacted a local groomer to get Pokey a much-needed haircut and will be posting updated pictures once he gets his makeover!

This smiling sweetheart is Hurley!  He's a 2 or 3-year-old Black Lab mix who was brought in as a stray.  He is a friendly and mild mannered big boy!

Meet Dolly!  She is a 1-year-old Dalmatian who was picked up as a stray.  She is very bouncy and energetic, and she loves to play!

This gorgeous gal is Bella!  She's a 1-year-old Black Lab who was turned in by her owner because they no longer had time for her.  She is spayed and is current on her vaccines, and is good with children and other dogs. 

Meet Filo!  He's a 1 or 2-year-old Pekinese who was picked up as a stray.  He is a friendly and good-natured little guy!

This is Petie!  He's a 10-month-old Terrier who was brought in as a stray.  He's a little shy, but once he comes around he's a really sweet guy!

Next up is Yukon!  He's a 2-year-old Black Lab who was brought in as a stray and will be available for adoption on 8/20/11.  He's a very sweet, excitable big boy!  He's so happy & he wants you to know it, so he can't stand still!

Meet Shelby!  She's a 1-year-old Shepherd mix who was adopted about a week ago and returned because her new owners said she was too much to handle.  The shelter staff says she seems like a really good dog, she just needs some basic training.  She's very sweet and eager to please!

This little guy is Marley!  He's a 1-year-old Cockapoo who was brought in as a stray and will be available for adoption on 8/20/11.  The shelter staff says he's friendly & mild-mannered!

Meet Titan!  He's a 3-month-old Lab mix puppy who will be a BIG boy when he grows up!  He's very playful and loveable!

Next up is Dakota, a 10-month-old Boxer.  His owners turned him over to MCAS because the other dog in their family wouldn't accept him.  He's already neutered and is housebroken, and is a sweet dog!

This sweet girl is Hazel, a 10 or 12-year-old poodle.  While she is older, she's not terribly old for a poodle - they can live to be 20-years-old!  (My first dog was a poodle who lived to be 18!)  Hazel was brought in as a stray and has claimed an office chair and made herself the shelter's unofficial greeter!  She is very friendly and loveable, and greets everyone who comes through the shelter's doors.  She would make a great housedog for someone who isn't up for a puppy!

Meet Joker!  He's a 2-year-old Border Collie mix who was brought in as a stray.  He is very vocal and energetic, and loves to play with anyone who is up for it!

Meet Romeo (top) and Juliet (bottom)!  They are two Dachshunds who were picked up running loose.  These dogs are both in rough shape and may have been running for a while. They are both very thin, and have some skin issues. And the male, Romeo, may have been hit by a car. Romeo is about 2-3 yrs old. Juliet is about 4-5 yrs old. Despite the problems these two babies have they are still happy, friendly dogs. Hopefully they will each find the forever homes they deserve!

Meet Max (top) and Erma (bottom)!  They are two Siberian Huskies who were picked up running loose.  . Max is and older boy and has already been neutered. Erma is about 3 yrs old. They are both a little bit shy, but still sweet!

Shelby County Dogs

(if you're interested in adopting any of these dogs, call the Shelby County Animal Shelter at 937-498-7201!)

Meet Random!  He's a Border Collie mix who was dumped at the shelter because his owners didn't know how to treat his fleas, and he lost the hair at the base of his tail.  It's an easily treated & preventable problem, and a good boy like Random deserves a great home, not being abandoned!  The shelter staff says he seems to be good with other dogs.

This is Buckeye - he's a Beabull!  That's a breed of "designer dog" created by backyard breeders - a mix of Beagle and English Bulldog.  He's only about a year old, is used to being kept in the house, and has been around small children.  His previous owner had to give him to the shelter because they had health problems. 

Meet Rabbitt!  He is neutered and seems to have been a housepet.  He has a sweet manner and prefers to be around you - he's not hyper at all!

This is Kyran - he's a Spaniel mix whose profile doesn't have any additional info yet - call the shelter and they will be glad to answer any questions you might have!

This little guy is Rampage!  He's a Jack Russell Terrier who was found running loose.  The person who found him said he was potty trained while at their house, and he is a good dog!

This is Bailey!  She's a Lab Mix who was found running around with Rampage, the Jack Russell Terrier.  The two of them get along well, and Bailey was also reported to be housetrained!

This gorgeous gal is Gemma, a Shepherd/Rottweiler mix who was found as a stray.  She is a wonderful and well-behaved dog who seems to be housetrained and keeps a very clean kennel!

Last but not least, meet Mikka!  She's a Rottweiler whose previous owners obviously didn't care for her properly.  She's got a skin condition - possible flea allergy or yeast problem, but both are very treatable conditions!  She just needs someone with compassion to adopt her and take good care of her!  She is well behaved and gets along with other dogs!