I just want to remind everyone that the official kickoff of American Humane’s Adopt-A-Dog Month has begun. It’s a great time to adopt a rescue dog or help out by volunteering your time at a shelter.

Send me in your dog’s rescue story, using the ‘Bark Back‘ form, and if I feature it on the blog you will win 50 zealies.

You can become a hero to a dog this October by observing and celebrating the American Humane Association’s Adopt-A-Dog Month® event. Millions of dogs in shelters are facing an uncertain fate, and many more are joining them each day due to the effects of the recession on pet owners. But there are simple steps each of us can take to make a difference in these dogs’ lives.

Save the day for a homeless dog — and find a faithful companion who will be at your side for all of life’s adventures — by adopting a dog from a shelter or breed-rescue group during October. It’s the perfect time to visit the shelter, meet potential sidekicks and discover how much fun and happiness a dog can add to your life.

Companionship, improved physical and emotional health, social interaction and devoted love are just a few of the super-size benefits of having a dog. Dogs also encourage people to exercise, enhance family and social relationships, promote laughter and act as a nonjudgmental audience and sounding board. Read the rest of this entry »

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The Mahoning County Dog Pound in Youngstown, OH is overflowing with dogs. There are many that have run out of time, without immediate adoption they will be put down.

If you’re looking to adopt please consider one of their sweet pups. Here’s what you need to do.

Please call the pound to place your name on the dog (ID# of dog REQUIRED) P# 330.740.2205 (prompt 1 or 2). Then contact Canine Crusader via email.

The pup above is Bruce, he’s a very scared GS who came into the shelter as a stray on August 31st. The list of dogs in need is way too long to post, go to Mahoning’s Petfinder page to view all the pics and information. Please post and crosspost, it’s greatly appreciated.

*Connie, Sookie, Charles

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I just received a heartbreaking email about a dog named Buster. The pictures are very disturbing, the boy was at death’s door when someone found him.

I know there is a kind soul out there who is willing to give this poor boy a chance at life, a good life. He is currently in Staten Island waiting for a forever home, he doesn’t have much time.

A Volunteer Wrote:

Buster arrived here as a stray. To put it mildly, he was at death’s door: he was starving and his body was covered in sores (from urine stains). We can only assume that before finding himself on the street, he was kept confined, in filthy conditions, and not fed. I met him day after he arrived. He was sleeping in the back of his cage, curled up in a ball. We gently nudged him awake, and he dutifully stood there while we put a leash on him. And then we discovered the wonderful resilience of animals … even those who should never trust another human again. But Buster was grateful for our attention, for the walk, for the opportunity to relieve himself outdoors, and for some yummy dog food (we have to feed him small servings). He’s around 8 years old and weighs a mere 35 pounds.

Anyone interested please contact Brett of Kodi’s Club Rescue at 917-292-9154 or via e-mail. Please post and crosspost this message.  I cannot bear the thought that Buster will die without ever having known love and kindness from a human.

“BE the change you want to see in the world.”

Staten Island Feral Initiative

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Patty is an old gal who probably gave her family years of unconditional love, in return she is now sitting in a shelter waiting to be euthanized. She was found wandering the streets and no one has come to claim her.

Patty’s time is up, if she doesn’t get a home immediately this beautiful girl won’t get a chance to live out her golden years.

This sweet old gal is sitting in an overcrowded and chaotic shelter, scared and confused as to how she got here. Patty came to the Humane Society of Greater Akron several weeks ago as a stray and no one has come looking for her. Now she sits, waiting to find what her future holds. This is where a kind hearted rescuer needs to step in!!! We need help for Patty!

She is a 10+ year old yellow lab and approx 65 lbs (she is not too thrilled we are revealing her weight to so many!!!!) She has been fully vaccinated, heartworm tested (negative), wormed, and up to date on flea and heartworm prevention. We do not believe her to be spayed. Due to moderate arthritis, she is on senior vitamins and joint supplements twice daily to help her feel better and move a little easier She also has some dental disease which may need future attention. Because her teeth are not the best, she is a huge fan of canned food…oh yes, and she also LOVES hotdogs as well!

This girl is low key as most of her days are filled with lounging around and getting plenty of beauty sleep. She is very fond of large fluffy dog beds/blankets and getting as much attention from humans as possible. Gets a little annoyed with other furry friends so this older gal would love to be spoiled and rule the roost as an only doggie! Her temperament with people is wonderfully loving.

It tears us apart to see her so scared and alone at our shelter. No one is adopting her and she deserves better than a noisy shelter kennel to live out the rest of her time on this earth. I am afraid she does not have much time left at our shelter before a decision may be made to euthanize her so WE MUST GET HER OUT ASAP!

Patty will be released to an approved and reputable rescue at no charge….we would just like to see her go somewhere safe that will give her a chance. A donation of wet food and a few extra comfy blankets will come with her of course!!! Any rescue interested, please contact me right away. Transport help is available.

Please call Shannon at 330-657-2010 ext 105  or email if you can help save Patty.

Shannon O’Herron – Humane Officer (this is me)

What a beautiful girl Patty is. If anyone out there would like to adopt her please contact Shannon right away, there is no time to waste.

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I received a bark from Dogster member Annabelle about a rescue that is in desperate need of help.

A New Jersey woman who runs the Room For One More rescue is being evicted from the building the shelter resides in. The landlord has decided to sell the building and has given her only until June 25th to get the animals out. That’s four days!!

For years, Michelle Stymacks has been taking in and finding homes for abandoned, abused dogs and cats through her “Room For One More” rescue shelter in Hopatcong.

Her success stories are all over the walls.

“It means everything, it’s what I’ve been doing for years,” Michelle says. “It’s all I want to do.”

Right now, Michelle has 42 animals living at the shelter, mostly from impounds where they were in danger of being euthanized for space. And that’s the rub.

“They are, unfortunately, back in the same situation they were in,” Michelle says.

Michelle says the landlord has decided to sell the building in which the shelter operates, and that she and the animals would have to be out by June 25. But it gets worse.

“If they are not out of here by June 25, there is a strong likelihood that they will be put to sleep because there’s no other place for them to go,” she says.

So now, Michelle is doing everything she can, working with animal control officers, to relocate the animals she’s so committed to protecting.

She’s even pleading with anyone she can to help.

“I want to say to people, if they are in a position to adopt a dog or a cat, to please contact us,” Michelle says.

CBS 2’s calls to the rescue shelter’s landlord were not returned.

For more information on how to adopt one of the dogs or cats, call Michelle Stymacks at (973) 770-6700 or send her an e-mail .

There is no time to wait, if you can help please act now, otherwise it will be too late. Please post and crosspost this, send to everyone you know. There are only four days left to help these animals.

* Pic courtesy Matt Rainey/The Star-Ledger

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I received a message about Joey and once I saw the picture of him walking on a treadmill I just had to post.

Rob, who works at the Agoura shelter, has been working with the gorgeous pup (they let them take them home to work with every once in awhile…what a glorious thing!). Rob’s a very good handler, and obviously sees some amazing stuff in this dog, Joey. He’s already trained him to the treadmill!

Hi, my name is Joey! Yes, I know I look a little intimidating, but I actually have a very sweet and gentle side. I’m about 2-3 years old and am currently residing at the animal shelter. As you can see, I’m in great shape. I love walking on the treadmill and going for walks in the great outdoors.

Because I’m a young, enthusiastic guy, I need a professional trainer or dog behaviorist who will give me the structure and guidance needed to raise me right.

If you think you’re well qualified to handle a guy like me, be a life-saver and call my friends Rob and Diane right away to see if we would be a good match. Call (805) 341-1203 or (805) 777-1033.

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This is a very sad story, a woman battling cancer has had to give up her beloved pet. To be fighting this horrible disease and then to have to give up her dog is just heartbreaking.

I’m sure if she knew someone out there is willing to give Macey a new home it would be one less burden. If you can help the time is now, otherwise it may be too late. Macey is being held at the shelter in Lawrenceville, GA.

This sweet girl was brought in to the shelter in hopes of finding her a new home. However, due to the sheer volume of dogs that are being turned over “Macey” was slated to be euthanized.

“Macey’s” owner is a 42 year old mother of four who is battling cancer and returning to the hospital immediately. Her husband is staying at her bedside for 18 hours a day. Sadly, he does not have time to care for the dogs and his family.

“Macey” is a pleasure to be around, is house broken, friendly, knows “sit” and her name. She is a lab mix with a very lady like face. Perhaps she has some Doberman Pinscher in her. Both are wonderful family dogs. We are unable to confirm her spay surgery but will certainly research this further. She will need to be confirmed spayed prior to her leaving the shelter, and will be up to date on her vaccinations. We believe she is 5 years old. “Macey’s” owner was very difficult to understand through her crying and sobbing, so not all of the information may be accurate. The one thing I am sure of is that she loves people and is well mannered.

If you have any room in your home and heart for this girl please contact us. “Macey” was concerned yet loving and trusting throughout her unsettling experience being in the euthanasia room. Yes, she was that close.

ACO II D.Kovac
Gwinnett County Animal Welfare & Enforcement
884 Winder Hwy
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
Phone: 770-339-3200
Send an email mail to jim.wilson@gwinnettcounty.com

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If you’ve ever wondered about the ‘Kill List’ emails you receive really making a difference, good news, they do. So, the next time you get one, instead of hitting delete hit forward.

Take a look at the following  message from a woman in Canada who has helped saved animals in the U.S. all with the touch of a key.

As you all know (I have been sending you all the euthanize list from Greenville, SC) I have been cross posting this list to rescues in the state and all over.

I am happy to report back that a number of rescues have gotten back to me to let me know they have pulled dogs from the euthanize list and they are now in no kill sanctuaries or with fosters.

Crybaby the blind boxer that I helped rescue was actually adopted by his foster. That made my day–fantastic news!! This is a HUGE raising of consciousness and I am hoping cities all over the country will pick up on this—I am estimating I have saved 10-20 dogs from doing this just from the rescues that have gotten back to me!! I have saved all these lives !! Incredible!!

This really works and it needs activists to get it going because NO ONE is helping these dogs! If I hadn’t stepped up to do this all these dogs would have been killed–I am in Ontario Canada and am saving dogs in South Carolina–that is the miracle of this–anyone, anywhere with their computer can save lives!!

The letter below is from the Director of the BGHS in Bowling Green, KY. They are in desperate need of help, full beyond capacity and asking that you spread their message far and wide.

Please crosspost everywhere!!
Please post on BLOGS and bulletin boards!!

Shelter is desperately overcrowded, and euthing hundreds of animals for space. See Lorri’s plea below. They DO NOT WANT to kill, they need rescue help NOW!

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BARROW COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL
610 Barrow Park Dr.
Winder, GA 30680
OFFICE 770-307-3012
FAX 770-867-1660

cwatkins@barrowga.org
mbeckemeyer@barrowga.org
mburrell@barrowga.org

SEE ALSO:
www.Barrowpets.net
www.MySpace.com/BarrowBuddies
www.Petfinder.com/shelters/GA261.html

HOW URGENTLY IN NEED ARE THE ANIMALS?
Call AND e-mail BEFORE 8:30 A.M. on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3. See contact information above. Generally, animals are subject to lethal injection after five (5) days of impoundment. Injections typically occur on Wednesdays, but because the shelter becomes SO FULL at times, they may occur more frequently. Contact NOW!

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Yet another sad case of dogs who have been abandoned by the owner who adopted them and swore to care for them.

Please circulate this info, these two pups are going to be taken to the shelter where they will most likely be put down. We don’t have a lot of time.

I am so grateful to you for taking an interest in helping Logan & Lita.

At this point, Logan & Lita have been basically abandoned by their owner who moved back to England. The pups are 4 years old and were adopted months apart from each other and are very attached to each other.

They are very healthy, happy doggies that just love to be with each other and cuddle. They are potty trained, fixed, great with children and all other humans and have really sweet personalities.

Their negative faults are Logan, (the male) doesn’t get along with other dogs, and Lita (the female) has mild hip dysplasia, is overweight, and has a torn ACL which requires immediate surgery. The former owner will take care of the surgery and subsequent veterinary bills for now, but after they are adopted, it is up to the adoptive family. However, the surgery and follow up visits are covered with a fund we’ve started.

The pups have been through hell in the past few weeks, going from one foster family to another and another. Uncared for and ignored by fosters that regret taking them in after the fact and are unwilling to pick up medicine or do basic care for these sweet forgiving dogs.

They have been to 5 foster homes in 1.5 weeks, 4 in the same 24 hour period!!! They are very stressed out, not eating, playing etc.. Lita is on pain medication until we can get her medical records and schedule her surgery. The surgery is unique because of her size, so we must wait for a specialist.

Overall, they are fantastic dogs with great personalities and a loving spirit. They have such a strong bond that if they are separated even for a short while, they go nuts, so I would like to keep them adopted together at all costs and if at all possible.

Unfortunately, this terrible situation is getting worse by the day and I only ask that you put out the word and see if you can help me find a safe, loving home for these two beautiful doggies. Logan & Lita deserve it, they really do.

Thank you in advance for all of your help. I am currently looking for foster homes for them until I can find a more suitable permanent home. I have spent the last 3 weeks placing their fliers all over town and contacting every rescue group in Southern California that I know of. I also have ads in PetFinder.com & Craigslist.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at any time, I will always be happy to help.

Thank you again, from the bottom of my heart.

Sola Rose Mak
(714) 244-5251
solarosedesigns@yahoo.com

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