Jake Needs a Home!

Meet Jake!  He's a 3.5 year old German Shepherd who is in need of a new foster or forever home!  His owner is losing his home and has to find a new place for Jake to live!

Jake is neutered, up-to-date on all his shots, housetrained, and good with kids!  He just needs a new home, or someone who can foster him until he finds his forever home!

If you can help Jake, call Jackie at 419-733-3604 or e-mail her at Jackie.Jutte@crown.com! If you don't have room in your heart and your home for Jake, please share this link with anyone who might be interested!

Fifteen Fabulous Furry Friends!

Miami County Dogs

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

Meet Trixie!  She's a ten-month-old Labrador Retriever who was turned in to the shelter by her owners because their landlord wouldn't let them keep her.  She is good with kids, housebroken & cratetrained.  She is a sweet and friendly girl!

Next up is Milo!  He's a 3-year-old Jack Russell Terrier who was found as a stray and will be available for adoption on 9/24/11.  He is a bit timid initially, but he comes around after a bit.  Even though he's a little shy, Milo's a sweet boy!

Meet Pokey!  He's a 1 or 2-year-old Jack Russell Terrier who was found as a stray and will be available for adoption on 9/22/11.  He is a playful & energetic boy, which is typical of his breed!

This adorable little guy is Doodle!  He's a 2-year-old Chihuahua/Miniature Pinscher mix who was brought in as a stray and hasn't been reclaimed.  He is a friendly little guy who isn't shy about letting you know he wants you to pay attention to him - he'll bark until you give him attention! 

Meet Tilly!  She's a 6-year-old Terrier mix who was found as a stray and will be available for adoption on 9/23/11.  Since she's older, she's way past the puppy phase and would be perfect for someone wanting a mellow companion!  She is very sweet and mild-mannered!

Makeover alert!!  Check out the before and after shots of Skittle!  He's a 2-year-old Poodle that came in as a stray and was in pretty bad shape.  Lucky for Skittle, a local groomer generously volunteered to shave off all the nasty, matted hair that had been weighing him down.  Now we can all see his handsome face!  He's a shy guy, but is very sweet and loves nothing more than to curl up in your lap!  If you'd like to give Skittle a great new home, please call the Miami County Animal Shelter!

Shelby County Dogs

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

Meet Abe!  He's a Boxer mix who was found running loose.  The shelter staff says he's a very nice, large dog who did well with the other dogs they introduced him to.  He has a soft, uniquely colored grey brindle coat and he needs a home urgently!

Next up is Ashton!  He's a Flat Coat Retriever/Labrador Retriever mix who's less than a year old.  He gets along with other dogs & loves to play with other dogs.  He's also good with cats - he didn't try to play with them, just sniffed and wagged his tail!

Next up is Target, a Schnauzer mix puppy!  There's no more info in his profile, but if you call the shelter they'll be glad to answer any questions you might have!

Meet Lucky!  She's a Boxer mix and there's no more information about her in her profile...but if today is her lucky day and you've fallen in love with her sweet face, call the shelter and they'll tell you all about her!

This handsome fellow is Aiden!  He's a 7-month-old Collie mix who is a little skittish in new situations but is friendly.  He just needs a new owner to build his confidence up!  He didn't have any interest when shown cats - just sniffed, wagged his tail, and walked away.  He also gets along well with other dogs, and was playing well with another dog at the shelter until the dog decided to try and mount him.  After that, Aiden understandably shied away!  :)

Check out the smile on Scout!  He's a German Shepherd/Alaskan Malamute mix who seems to get along with other dogs.  He's a nice, big boy who's gentle with people! 

Speaking of great smiles...Meet Robert!  He's a 6-month-old Flat Coat Retriever/Labrador Retriever mix who was found running as a stray.  The shelter staff says he's great looking and has a good temperment!

This gorgeous gal is Mocha!  She's a Labrador Retriever.  There's no more information in her profile, but if you've fallen in love with those gorgeous green eyes, call the shelter and they'll tell you all about her!

Last but not least, meet Gypsy!  She's a Golden Retriever who is described as a sweet girl who gets along with other dogs!  She just needs to find her forever home!

Rottweiler/Australian Shepherd Mix Needs A Home!

Today I got an e-mail about this as-yet-unnamed dog, who was dropped off near a woman's house one week ago.  Lucky for him, Kay (the woman who found him) is a dog lover and has been taking great care of him!

He is a fixed male Rottweiler/Australian Shepherd mix who is approximately 2 years old.  He weighs 50 pounds & is a little underweight, but isn't as skinny as he was a week ago.  Kay took him to the vet on 9/15/11 and he was given a clean bill of health - he is heartworm negative, flea free, and on Heartguard (heartworm preventative) and Comfortis (flea prevention).  While at the vet, he got all his vaccines, including kennel cough & rabies! 

He interacts well with dogs of all breeds and sizes - he's interacted with a 7 lb. Maltipoo (Maltese/Poodle mix), 20 lb. Schnoodle (Schnauzer/Poodle mix), and a 90 lb. German Shepherd/Chow mix without any problems.  Kay isn't sure about his interaction with cats because she doesn't have any.

His energy level is calm to medium, and he loves going on car rides, getting treats, and walking on a leash (he does pull a bit).  He gets along well with men and women, but Kay isn't sure about how he does with kids (as he has yet to be around any).  He is friendly with visitors but will bark when they arrive - something I think all dogs do! 

He sleeps both outside and inside, is crate trained, and is housebroken.  He will stay in a fenced area if placed there.  Kay lives in the country & says the dog will track animals if not watched outside.  He'll sit on command. 

Kay says he's a very sweet dog, but she already has three dogs & is hoping someone out there is looking for a forever friend!  If you're interested in adopting this gorgeous guy, please contact Kay at markkay@embarqmail.com!

The Thursday Thirteen!

The shelters are filling up quickly - lots of adorable new furry friends to meet!  Let's jump right in!

Miami County Dogs

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

First up is Little Bit!  She's a 1-year-old Yorkie mix who was found running as a stray & will be available for adoption on 9/17/11! 

Meet Olivia!  She's a 1-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer, and this poor sweetheart has been adopted from the MCAS and returned TWICE because she's "too much to handle."  The shelter staff says that her energy is typical of her breed, but that spaying will help calm her down.  She just needs the right owner!

Adorable puppy alert!  These three sweethearts are 8-week-old Lab/Shepherd mixes!  The two black puppies are girls and the tan puppy is a boy.  They are playful, fiesty, and loveable!

Meet Patches, Oogie, and Tigger!  These three lovely ladies were brought in to the shelter by their owner, who had used them for breeding but could "no longer care for them."  Unfortunately there are a lot of people out there who run "puppy mills" and just ditch the breeding females after they've had a certain number of litters - the dogs are no longer any use to the breeder and just get tossed to the side like garbage.  That's what happened to these three sweethearts - now they need homes that will let them just relax and be dogs!

Next up is Indie!  He's a 1-year-old Lab mix who was found as a stray and will be available for adoption on 9/16/11.  He is a friendly and energetic boy!

This adorable little sweetheart is Speedy!  He's a Chihuahua & there's no more information on his profile, but the shelter would be happy to answer any questions about him if you call!

Meet Jose!  He's a Pekingese mix who was found as a stray and will be available for adoption on 9/17/11.  He's already neutered and is about 3 years old.  He's a little shy initially but warms up pretty quickly.  He's a friendly little guy!

Shelby County Dogs

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

Meet Rusty!  He's a Pomeranian mix who is unneutered and came to the shelter as a stray.  He appears to get along with other dogs and has a sweet temperment!



Last but not least, meet Jack!  He's a Terrier mix who was found running loose.  He's wearing a tag but the shelter hasn't been able to track down his owner.  If Jack's owner hasn't come forward in two weeks, Jack will be available for adoption!  He's a very sweet dog!

Two Buckeyes and Thirteen Other Wonderful Dogs!

No new additions to the Darke County Animal Shelter, but Miami & Shelby County Shelters have been busy!  Let's meet the newcomers!

Miami County Dogs

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

Meet Buckeye!  This gorgeous, 6-year-old Lab ended up at the Miami County Animal Shelter because her owner died & the owner's relatives weren't able to keep her.  :(  Buckeye is spayed, current on her vaccinations, is housebroken, and is good with kids.  The shelter staff says she is a sweet, friendly, gentle, big girl!  Just think - because she's already spayed, it only costs $30 to save her life!  $30!!  That could buy a couple of pizzas for your family, or the unconditional love of a dog who will always be grateful you gave her another chance at a happy life! 

Next up is Sasha!  This sweet little gal is a 6-month-old Great Dane mix who was found as a stray & hasn't been reclaimed.  She is a fiesty but sweet girl who is very playful and energetic!

Meet Roscoe!  He's a 1-year-old Coonhound who was found running loose & hasn't been reclaimed by an owner.  (To me he looks a little skinny, so I'm guessing he may have been on his own for a while!)  He is a nice dog & is vocal - he definitely lets you know he's around!  He's probably just trying to say, "Pick me, pick me!"  :)

Shelby County Dogs

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

First up is Jack!  He's a Jack Russell Terrier mix who was turned in by his owner along with his brother, who he was raised with.  The shelter staff thinks they might be Jack Russell/Basenji mixes due to Jack's curly tail!

Here's Sam!  I believe he is Jack's brother - he's also a Jack Russell Terrier mix.  There's no more information in his profile, but I know the shelter staff would be more than happy to answer any of your questions about him!

Meet Blue Boy!  He's an Australian Cattle Dog (Blue Heeler).  There's no additional information in his profile, but the shelter staff will tell you all about him if you call!

This little sweetheart is Buckeye!  He's a Beagle/Bulldog mix (called a "Beabull" - it's one of those new "designer" breeds!) whose owners could not care for him because they had medical issues.  So now poor Buckeye is looking for a new home!  He's about a year old and is used to being around kids & living indoors!

Would you look at the gorgeous eyes on BreeAnn?  This stunning gal is a Siberian Husky mix who weighs about 35 pounds - no other details are given on her profile, but if you've fallen in love with her & her baby blues, call the shelter to learn more about her!

Meet Bailey!  She's a Lab mix & was found as a stray and hasn't been reclaimed.  She appears to be housebroken, is well-behaved on a leash, and weighs around 30 to 35 pounds!

This little sweetheart is Lily!  She's a 4 or 5-year-old Poodle who has a bit of tartar on her teeth & might need a dental cleaning soon - after that she'll be ready to give you lots of doggy smiles! 

Meet Sage!  This scruffy little gal is a Schnauzer mix who is looking for a new home!  There is no additional info in her profile, but the shelter staff would be happy to fill you in if you call!

Next up is Kitty!  She's a Pug/Terrier mix and is only about 6 to 8 months old!  The shelter staff says she's very nice - she just needs a good home to grow up in!

Meet Joel!  He's a Husky/Collie mix who has some of the cutest markings I've ever seen - he's blinking in this pic, and those white dots you see are actually markings in the fur over his eyes!  SO cute!  Call the shelter if you'd like to call him your own!

This sweet little baby is May, a Spaniel mix!  There's no additional info in her profile, so be sure to call the shelter if you'd like to know more about her!

Last but not least, meet Fisher!  He's a Terrier mix & there's no other info in his profile, but if you've fallen in love with his sweet face, give the shelter a call!  Don't be scared off by his grey muzzle - my pup started going gray at age 4 and still acts like a puppy!  Sweet little Fisher looks like he still has a lot of love to give!

Thursday's Seven Sweethearts!

Once again, all of tonight's dogs are from the Miami County Animal Shelter - so if you fall in love with one of these furry faces, call (937) 332-6919 to inquire about adoption!

First up is Yukon!  He's a 10-month-old Lab mix who was found running loose as a stray & hasn't been reclaimed.  He's very bouncy and energetic!  The shelter staff says he's very outgoing and loveable - he just needs a good home!

Next up is Sierra!  She's a 2 or 3-year-old Lab mix who was brought in as stray.  She'll be available for adoption on 9/10/11.  The shelter staff says she is a sweet & loving big girl!

Meet Apollo!  He's a 1 or 2-year-old Lab/Boxer mix who was found as a stray and will be available for adoption on 9/10/11.  The shelter staff says he's friendly, outgoing, and a big sweetheart!

Next up is Shelby!  She's a 1-year-old Chihuahua/Jack Russell Terrier mix who was found running as a stray.  She'll be available for adoption on 9/10/11!  She is a friendly and outgoing girl!

Meet Callie!  This little sweetheart is a 2 or 3-year-old Chihuahua/Jack Russell Terrier mix who was found running loose as a stray.  She'll be available for adoption on 9/9/11.  She is shy & reserved at first, but once she warms up to you, she's a sweetheart!

This handsome fellow is Gizmo!  He's a 1-year-old Collie mix who was brought in as a stray.  The shelter managed to track down his former owner, and it seems that Gizmo has just been passed around from home to home for the past month.  He is a friendly and mild-mannered boy who just needs to find his forever home!

Last but not least, meet Emitt!  He's a 3 or 4-year-old Border Collie mix who was found as a stray.  The shelter staff tracked down his owners but they didn't want to reclaim him, so poor Emitt needs a new home!  The shelter staff says he's very outgoing and energetic!