Dark Days

•September 6, 2009 • Leave a Comment

Rescue is seeing dark days.

It’s never, under the best of circumstances, a cheery avocation. But usually our quotient of despair stays slightly below our quotient of exhilaration. Not by much, but by some.

The news is bad. A Tn. rescue is out of business (lost job, house burned, property foreclosed on); a Carolina hoarder caught and overloading the beleaguered shelter system; two puppy mill busts in Texas; a shelter closed in Tulare County, California (a microcosm of the rest of the country) in a particular ungraceful manner. They put out on their petfinder page that there were no fees to adopt due to “financial considerations” (that makes no sense) and only the volunteers who worked with the shelter knew for sure. They put it out, I picked it up, put it out on the boards,and people started calling the shelter, the way people will do,and berated (possibly) for this closing which translates to lots of dead animals on the day of the closing.

Angry people got back to me and said that the email was confusing. Well, it wasn’t, but people have tiny brains. The shelter is now closed and whatever animals were there on the last day, 9/6, are now dead. The staff there had been under order From Higher Up to not admit to the closing.
Thus the confusion, for which I got blamed, what else is new, over whether they were closing. People called and the staff said “No we are not closing”.

People are always quick to criticize, especially in rescue, all sanctimonious and self-righteous because they are doing the right thing, they are giving up time and money and a regular life  so they are entitled to blast anyone else, no matter the issue or the non issue. The old adage “Walk a mile in my moccasin” does hold in rescue; neither do basic manner, simply courtesy  and extending the benefit of the doubt, do not hold in rescue.

Besides the bullies in rescue, and the vicious rumor mill which smears people until one may not mention their names without a barrage of unholy wrath from 100 different sources, who all say as the closing arugment “Let’s leave it now and this will be the last comment on it.” Always a joke. Rescuers cannot keep their opinions to themselves. So 200 more emails come in….and they are LONG, paragraphs…….. people area really motivated to write tomes on how bad everyone else is.

Besides that……. rescue is in deep trouble. Too many sicko hoarders (150 dead dogs being fed on by 100 live dogs),too many puppy mill busts nearly breaking the shelters’ capabilities, which are not great to begin with, and rescues going out of business because they are in deep debt and cannot feed themselves or their animals.

We are moving dogs as fast as we can, hundreds,thousands of miles,and Paws and Pilots is planning a bang up demonstration,moving 5000 dogs, to make the point. Until Paws and Pilots gets into my neighborhood, I’m stuck with my 12 years old car, which quit on my yesterday in my city of destination, and it took me 10 hours and $330 to finally get home with my fabulous little charges: 7 boxer puppies, destined for rescue in Colorado. My car is still over there.

So my husband says, Why are you moving dogs so many miles? Does that make sense? Can’t places closer to where the dogs are be found for them?

Well, even before all the rescues closing and the south and Texas dumping their puppy mill victims into the system, the south has never been a great place for animals. As one rescuer said, “Getting a home in _________ is not a favor to the dog.” I’m not mentioning the state. Too many of the southern states and several of the midwest states, have similar attitudes, that behoove ill for animals. And there is no place that is perfect and I don’t want the lectures that will inevitably ensure if I mention locations. All the arguments are obvious and well known and I damn sure don’t need to hear their boneheaded crap again. If you are living in a state that gasses animals, you have work to do.

But, the point is, to my husband, yes, I have to move dogs hundreds of miles,thousands of miles, because whole regions of the country are living in the 10th century and are manned by people hail from the shallow end of the gene pool, bunch of gun toting redneck pond scum batshit crazy. Not only from the shallow end of the gene pool, but from the same end that got peed in by some helpful bystander. Didn’t make much of a difference. These folks still have room temperature i.q.s. So we move the animals out out out and far far away.

Rescue needs fosters to fill the every widening gaps. Lots of fosters! Plase consider fostering! Please please please. It’s life and death.

NewMexico, Nevada,

•July 24, 2009 • Leave a Comment

New Mexico’s governor in June made gassing of shelter animals illegal. Lethal injection is the only legal and acceptable method. Now, if only North Carolina would get on board. They are gas-happy. Probably been sniffing too much of their own poison.

Nevada, Las Vegas, Lied Shelter, has 150 animals, beautiful cats, wonderful Staffie terrier mixes, a fox hound, great mixes, a couple of completely exquisite labs, many, many lost soulful little chi’s. So many that I asked if a hoarder had dumped these dogs or if a breeder had gone out of business….no, the answer is that there is just an abundance of them. Poor little things. So so so sad.  Wondering where their family is. Smelling death.

Help them out.They never asked for this fate.


Kern County California

•July 18, 2009 • Leave a Comment

Many very unfortunate animals find their way into Kern County, a shelter in constant crisis of overcrowding. Many animals are dumped in this area. There are several pb GSDs, ranging in age from 1 year to 8, and they are all magnificent, regal, proud, knowing. Their situation is incomprehensible. Where’s my family? How did I end up here? Shepherds do not do well in shelters, not that many dogs do. See http://forums.gsdwest.com/ to see the Kern county GSDs, and GSD from all over the country. The Kern County dogs will be killed quickly. If you can help, that help must be now, lest it’s too late.

Kern County needs help!

I always wondered why somebody doesn’t do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody.

-Lily Tomlin

<http://%20www.laanimalservices.com/> www.LAAnimalServices.com <http://%20www.laanimalservices.com/>

http://animalcare.lacounty.gov <http://animalcare.lacounty.gov/>

www.PetFinder.com <http://www.petfinder.com/>

From: poinsiepets@earthlink.net

Subject: Fwd: MURDER DEATH KILL KERN COUNTY SAT. Execution 2PM ? URGENT, ALL BREEDS < AGES, SIZES TONS of DOGS & 2 kittens

Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:56:32 -0700

ALL DIE TOMORROW AT 2PM

———- Forwarded message ———-

From: kathleen helmer <kath51@sbcglobal.net>

Date: Fri, Jul 10, 2009 at 1:30 PM

not easy to look at but i’m no ostrich. hope you don’t stick your head in the sand either. be their voice. tell the world   about them. please network widely. thanks. -kathleen

Begin forwarded message:

From: Reva Smilkstein <revastein@sbcglobal.net>

Date: July 10, 2009 11:24:49 AM PDT

Subject: Fwd: Can you please crosspost? URGENT, getting killed by 2pm on Saturday  -KE…

HERE’S A LONG, LONG LIST OF DOGS THAT ARE SCHEDULED TO BE EUTHANIZED BY TOMORROW AT THE KERN SHELTER.  PLEASE DO ALL YOU CAN TO GET THE WORD OUT.      Thanks, Reva

Begin forwarded message:

From: Andrea <the-hip@sbcglobal.net>

Date: July 10, 2009 10:55:37 AM PDT

Subject: Fwd: Can you please crosspost? URGENT, getting killed by 2pm on Saturday  -KE…

Let’s keep this list of dogs circulating… there are so many that need help.

— On Fri, 7/10/09, Muttmatchla@aol.com <Muttmatchla@aol.com> wrote:

This list is difficult to look at, so many great dogs including a little Doxi mom and her six adorable puppies. If anyone can rescue, please contact the Kern shelter.  If anyone can foster, please contact me.

Thanks! Sheilah  www.muttmatchla.org <http://www.muttmatchla.org/>  323-664-5877

Look at these faces……

THESE ANIMALS HAVE UNTIL 2 PM ON SATURDAY BEFORE GETTING KILLED!

Gorgeous beautiful dogs, puppies, purebreds, time is up please crosspost now!

Please save one.

*** if you are rescue and can take some animals but need transport, please email me at raweil@aol.com

****if you are interested in adopting an animal call shelter IMMEDIATELY and let them know which animal you are interested in, then head over to shelter ASAP before 2 pm on Saturday!!!!

(they may be able to hold longer if you are going to pick up on Saturday)

Kern County Animal Shelter

Animals That Need Rescue

http://www.co.kern.ca.us/acd/ <http://www.co.kern.ca.us/acd/> If you can rescue an animal on this list, please e-mail Nicole Hardin at Rescue@co.kern.ca.us <mailto:Rescue@co.kern.ca.us> or call (661) 868-7131 (or 661-868-7143) ASAP

Picture Animal Description

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A764323&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A764323 UNALTERED MALE, 2Y, BROWN BASENJI MIX

Available for Rescue on 05/16/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A770392&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A770392 UNALTERED MALE, 4M, BLACK CHIHUAHUA SH

Available for Rescue on 06/30/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A770406&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A770406 UNALTERED MALE, 6M, BLACK PIT BULL

Available for Rescue on 06/30/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A770480&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A770480 UNALTERED FEMALE, 7M, BLACK ROTTWEILER AND GERM SHEPHERD

Sweet girl!!!!!

Available for Rescue on 07/01/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A770489&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A770489 UNALTERED FEMALE, 1Y 7M, RED CHOW CHOW MIX

Shelter says I’m sooooo sweet!!!

Available for Rescue on 07/01/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A770498&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A770498 UNALTERED FEMALE, 3Y, BLACK BORDER COLLIE

Available for Rescue on 07/01/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A767017&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A767017 NEUTERED MALE, 1Y 1M, BROWN CHIHUAHUA SH MIX

Available for Rescue on 06/06/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A768760&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A768760 UNALTERED FEMALE, 3M, BR BRINDLE PIT BULL

Available for Rescue on 06/17/2009

THIS IS MY LAST CHANCE FOR RESCUE.

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A768789&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A768789 UNALTERED MALE, 2Y, TRICOLOR MIX

Available for Rescue on 06/17/2009

SHELTER FAVORITE UPPER RESPIRATORY NEEDS OUT NOWTODAY IS MY LAST CHANCE DAY. I AM VERY SWEET AND I LIKE POEPLE AND DOGS. PLEASE HELP ME.

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A770536&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A770536 UNALTERED MALE, 2Y, TAN MIX

Available for Rescue on 07/02/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A770537&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A770537 UNALTERED MALE, 2Y, BR BRINDLE DACHSHUND MIX

Available for Rescue on 07/02/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A770543&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A770543 UNALTERED MALE, 6M, WHITE CHIHUAHUA SH

Available for Rescue on 07/02/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771767&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771767 UNALTERED MALE, 10Y, BLACK GERM SHEPHERD

Available for Rescue on 07/12/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771786&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771786 UNALTERED FEMALE, , BLACK PUG

Available for Rescue on 07/12/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A764994&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A764994 UNALTERED MALE, 1Y 2M, BLACK CHIHUAHUA SH

Available for Rescue on 05/21/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A768238&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A768238 NEUTERED MALE, 8M, WHITE PARSON RUSS TER MIX

Available for Rescue on 06/14/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A769076&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A769076 – TOBY UNKNOWN SEX, , TRICOLOR MIX

Available for Rescue on 06/25/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A769157&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A769157 SPAYED FEMALE, 3Y, TRICOLOR AUST SHEPHERD

Available for Rescue on 06/20/2009

TODAY IS MY LAST CHANCE. I AM VERY LOVING AND MUST BE RESCUED. PLEASE CALL NICOLE IF YOU CAN HELP ME.

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A770020&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A770020 UNALTERED MALE, 1Y 1M, TAN CHIHUAHUA SH MIX

Available for Rescue on 06/28/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A770046&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A770046 UNALTERED MALE, 3Y, RED CHIHUAHUA SH MIX

Available for Rescue on 06/28/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A770128&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A770128 UNALTERED FEMALE, 8M, TRICOLOR DACHSHUND AND CHIHUAHUA SH

Available for Rescue on 06/28/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A770595&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A770595 UNALTERED MALE, 7M, BROWN GERM SHEPHERD

Available for Rescue on 07/02/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A770602&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A770602 – PUPPY UNALTERED FEMALE, 10Y, RED CHOW CHOW MIX

Available for Rescue on 07/02/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A770603&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A770603 – JADE UNALTERED FEMALE, 2Y, RED BORDER COLLIE

Available for Rescue on 07/02/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A770606&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A770606 – SNUGGLES UNALTERED FEMALE, 3Y, BROWN BORDER COLLIE

Available for Rescue on 07/02/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A770640&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A770640 UNALTERED MALE, 1Y 1M, TAN CHIHUAHUA SH

Available for Rescue on 07/02/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A770759&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_CAT&amp;location=KERN> A770759 UNALTERED FEMALE, 3Y, CHOC PT DOMESTIC SH

Available for Rescue on 07/04/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A770764&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A770764 UNALTERED FEMALE, 4M, BLACK CHIHUAHUA SH MIX

Available for Rescue on 07/04/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771737&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771737 – ROXY UNALTERED FEMALE, 2Y, TRICOLOR AUST CATTLE DOG AND QUEENSLAND HEEL

CAME IN WITH HER DAUGHTER BELOW 771739. They are BOTH VERY SWEET. Shelter DOESN’T want to separate her from her daughter. OWNER DUMP due to Her GOING TO JAIL

Available for Rescue on 07/12/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771739&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771739 – WHITE DOG UNALTERED FEMALE, 1Y 6M, WHITE AUST CATTLE DOG

She came in with her mother above 771737 owner went to jail…bonded with mother.

Available for Rescue on 07/12/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A770120&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A770120 UNALTERED MALE, 1Y 1M, CHOCOLATE CHIHUAHUA SH

Available for Rescue on 06/28/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A770123&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A770123 UNALTERED MALE, 1Y 1M, TAN CHIHUAHUA SH

Available for Rescue on 06/28/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A770124&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A770124 UNALTERED FEMALE, 4M, WHITE PIT BULL

Available for Rescue on 06/28/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A770262&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A770262 UNALTERED FEMALE, 1Y 1M, BROWN CHIHUAHUA SH

Available for Rescue on 06/29/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A770721&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A770721 UNALTERED MALE, 1Y 4M, YELLOW DACHSHUND MIX

Available for Rescue on 07/04/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A770735&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A770735 UNALTERED FEMALE, , BLACK BOXER

Available for Rescue on 07/04/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A770738&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A770738 UNALTERED FEMALE, , BLACK BOXER

Available for Rescue on 07/04/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771425&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771425 UNALTERED FEMALE, 10Y, WHITE PIT BULL MIX

Available for Rescue on 07/10/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771426&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771426 UNALTERED FEMALE, 13Y, WHITE BEAGLE

Available for Rescue on 07/10/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771435&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771435 UNALTERED FEMALE, 23D, WHITE CHIHUAHUA SH

Available for Rescue on 07/11/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771439&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771439 UNALTERED FEMALE, 23D, WHITE CHIHUAHUA SH

Available for Rescue on 07/11/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771440&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771440 UNALTERED FEMALE, 23D, BROWN CHIHUAHUA SH

Available for Rescue on 07/11/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771481&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771481 UNALTERED FEMALE, 2Y, BLUE MERLE AUST SHEPHERD AND GERM SHEPHERD

Available for Rescue on 07/11/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771490&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771490 UNALTERED FEMALE, 1Y, BROWN CHIHUAHUA SH

Available for Rescue on 07/11/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771493&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771493 UNALTERED MALE, 2Y, BLACK GERM SHEPHERD

Available for Rescue on 07/11/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771509&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771509 UNALTERED MALE, 2Y, TAN GERM SHEPHERD

Available for Rescue on 07/11/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771512&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771512 UNALTERED FEMALE, 3M, WHITE DACHSHUND AND SHETLD SHEEPDOG

Available for Rescue on 07/11/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771513&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771513 UNALTERED FEMALE, 3M, WHITE DACHSHUND AND SHETLD SHEEPDOG

Available for Rescue on 07/11/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771516&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771516 UNALTERED MALE, 3M, BROWN DACHSHUND AND SHETLD SHEEPDOG

Available for Rescue on 07/11/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771520&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771520 UNALTERED FEMALE, 3M, BROWN DACHSHUND AND SHETLD SHEEPDOG

Available for Rescue on 07/11/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771523&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771523 UNALTERED FEMALE, 3M, BLACK DACHSHUND AND SHETLD SHEEPDOG

Available for Rescue on 07/11/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771526&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771526 UNALTERED FEMALE, 3M, TAN DACHSHUND AND SHETLD SHEEPDOG

Available for Rescue on 07/11/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771531&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771531 UNALTERED FEMALE, 3Y, BLACK GERM SHEPHERD

Available for Rescue on 07/11/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771566&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771566 UNALTERED FEMALE, 4Y, CREAM GERM SHEPHERD MIX

Available for Rescue on 07/11/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771592&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771592 UNALTERED FEMALE, , BROWN DACHSHUND MIX

Available for Rescue on 07/11/2009

I am a mom of 6 puppies. very cute puppies.

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771595&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771595 UNALTERED FEMALE, 2M, BROWN DACHSHUND MIX

Available for Rescue on 07/11/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771596&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771596 UNALTERED FEMALE, , BROWN DACHSHUND MIX

Available for Rescue on 07/11/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771598&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771598 UNALTERED FEMALE, , BROWN DACHSHUND MIX

Available for Rescue on 07/11/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771603&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771603 UNALTERED MALE, , BROWN DACHSHUND MIX

Available for Rescue on 07/11/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771606&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771606 UNALTERED MALE, , BROWN DACHSHUND MIX

Available for Rescue on 07/11/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771648&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771648 UNALTERED MALE, 2Y, BLACK GERM SHEPHERD

Available for Rescue on 07/12/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771666&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771666 UNALTERED FEMALE, 5Y, WHITE GERM SHEPHERD

Available for Rescue on 07/12/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A658565&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A658565 – LAYLA SPAYED FEMALE, 3Y, BLACK LABRADOR RETR MIX

Available for Rescue on 07/07/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A763802&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_CAT&amp;location=KERN> A763802 UNALTERED FEMALE, , WHITE DOMESTIC SH

Available for Rescue on 05/12/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A764847&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_CAT&amp;location=KERN> A764847 UNALTERED MALE, 4M, GRAY DOMESTIC SH

Available for Rescue on 05/20/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A767674&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A767674 UNALTERED MALE, 2Y, RED CHIHUAHUA SH

Available for Rescue on 06/10/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A769190&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A769190 NEUTERED MALE, 1Y 1M, BLACK CHIHUAHUA SH

Available for Rescue on 06/21/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A769260&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A769260 SPAYED FEMALE, 7M, BROWN MIX

Extremely sweet girl!!! Shelter favorite

Available for Rescue on 06/21/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A769312&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A769312 UNALTERED MALE, 2Y, BROWN CHIHUAHUA SH

Available for Rescue on 06/22/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A769807&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A769807 UNALTERED MALE, 1Y 1M, TAN CHIHUAHUA SH

Available for Rescue on 06/25/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A769865&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A769865 – KAY KAY UNALTERED MALE, 1Y 1M, CREAM CHIHUAHUA SH

Available for Rescue on 06/26/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A769893&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A769893 UNALTERED FEMALE, 8M, BROWN GERM SHEPHERD

Available for Rescue on 06/27/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A769895&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A769895 UNALTERED FEMALE, 8M, CREAM GERM SHEPHERD

Available for Rescue on 06/27/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A769913&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A769913 NEUTERED MALE, , BROWN SHETLD SHEEPDOG AND FIELD SPANIEL

Available for Rescue on 06/27/2009

VERY FRIENDLY, VERY SWEET, KENNEL COUGH. Good with other dogs

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A769924&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A769924 NEUTERED MALE, 2Y, BLACK WELSH CORGI PEM

Available for Rescue on 06/27/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A770873&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A770873 – BUDDY UNALTERED MALE, 3Y, FAWN BOXER

Available for Rescue on 07/04/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A770976&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A770976 – LUCKY UNALTERED MALE, 5Y, RED MERLE AUST CATTLE DOG AND PIT BULL

Available for Rescue on 07/05/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771007&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771007 UNALTERED FEMALE, 8M, BLACK PIT BULL MIX

Available for Rescue on 07/05/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771010&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771010 UNALTERED MALE, , BROWN AIREDALE TERR MIX

Available for Rescue on 07/05/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771035&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771035 UNALTERED FEMALE, 4M, BLACK LABRADOR RETR

Available for Rescue on 07/06/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771036&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771036 UNALTERED MALE, 1Y 6M, FAWN BOXER

Available for Rescue on 07/06/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771047&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771047 – SHORTY UNALTERED MALE, 2Y, BROWN CHIHUAHUA SH

Available for Rescue on 07/06/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771058&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771058 UNALTERED FEMALE, 4M, BROWN TR WALKER HOUND

Available for Rescue on 07/06/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771061&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771061 UNALTERED FEMALE, 4M, BLACK TR WALKER HOUND

Available for Rescue on 07/06/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771069&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771069 UNALTERED MALE, 1Y, BROWN MIX

Available for Rescue on 07/06/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771114&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771114 UNALTERED MALE, 4M, BROWN GERM SHEPHERD MIX

Available for Rescue on 07/06/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771116&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771116 NEUTERED MALE, 5Y, RED GOLDEN RETR MIX

Available for Rescue on 07/06/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771126&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771126 UNALTERED MALE, 5M, BROWN CHIHUAHUA SH

Available for Rescue on 07/06/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771138&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771138 UNALTERED MALE, 2Y, RED GERM SHEPHERD AND CHOW CHOW

Available for Rescue on 07/06/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771206&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771206 UNALTERED FEMALE, 2Y, BR BRINDLE MIN PINSCHER MIX

Available for Rescue on 07/07/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771213&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_CAT&amp;location=KERN> A771213 UNALTERED FEMALE, 2M, SEAL PT DOMESTIC LH

Available for Rescue on 07/07/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771302&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771302 – MINI UNALTERED FEMALE, 3Y, WHITE SHETLD SHEEPDOG MIX

Available for Rescue on 07/07/2009

FRIENDLY, owner surrender due to them losing home!!!!! GOOD WITH DOGS!!

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771303&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771303 – CHISPITA UNALTERED FEMALE, 2Y, BROWN CHIHUAHUA SH

Available for Rescue on 07/07/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771329&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771329 UNALTERED FEMALE, 4M, BLACK AUST SHEPHERD MIX

Available for Rescue on 07/07/2009

adorable and good with dogs!!!!

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771334&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771334 UNALTERED FEMALE, 7M, RED QUEENSLAND HEEL

Available for Rescue on 07/07/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771346&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771346 UNALTERED MALE, 3M, CREAM LABRADOR RETR

Available for Rescue on 07/08/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771347&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771347 UNALTERED MALE, 2Y, WHITE CHIHUAHUA SH

Available for Rescue on 07/08/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771350&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771350 – CHARLIE UNALTERED MALE, 2Y, WHITE GERM SHEPHERD

Available for Rescue on 07/09/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771364&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771364 UNALTERED MALE, 1Y 6M, BROWN GERM SHEPHERD

Available for Rescue on 07/09/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771368&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771368 SPAYED FEMALE, 1Y, WHITE PIT BULL

Available for Rescue on 07/09/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771385&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771385 UNALTERED FEMALE, 6M, TRICOLOR BORDER COLLIE

Available for Rescue on 07/08/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771416&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771416 UNALTERED FEMALE, 1Y, GRAY AUST SHEPHERD

Available for Rescue on 07/10/2009

SHE IS GREAT with dogs and friendly but shy…she is scared of the shelter

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A771445&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A771445 UNALTERED MALE, 3Y, BLACK GERM SHEPHERD

Available for Rescue on 07/11/2009

<http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A772057&amp;searchtype=ALL&amp;imgres=thumb&amp;shelterlist=%27KERN%27,%27KERN1%27,%27KERN2%27&amp;where=type_DOG&amp;location=KERN> A772057 UNALTERED FEMALE, 5M, BR BRINDLE BOXER MIX

Available for Rescue on 07/14/2009

Galveston County, Texas City, Texas

•July 18, 2009 • Leave a Comment

Terrific animals! This shelter has worked hard to bring its kill rate down, cutting in half. They have fabulous cats and adorable kittens. They have a doll of a dog named Breezy, just a young girl, who poses for the camera! And she is adorable! There are tons of puppies, really, really cute: “Giant”, “Monster”….see Cookie, who is so dejected, I don’t know how he will get through another day. ….see them all at http://web.me.com/tendogs/TEXAS,_TEXAS_CITY/Welcome.html

BLACKWOOD, NEW JERSEY, DOGS IN DANGER

•July 7, 2009 • Leave a Comment

As a cyberstalker, one gets exposed to all kinds of shelter conditions. True, we aren’t boots on the ground, but we deal with the volunteers who work with the shelters and we hear what they have to say. We see the pictures. We see the vomit in the cages, uncleaned. The poop on the floor, the catch poles, the terror in the animals’ eyes. The cats in the traps who may or may not be feral. One gets a feel for nicer shelters as opposed to “less” nice. Not saying it’s 100%. We get close. ACOs who care and work for adoption over killing frequently deal with us directly, create a mailing list, learn what our talents are, come to us with issues. One, right now, is trying to get her Texas superiors to go to lethal injection and dump gassing. We hear directly from her and try to provide her with what she needs. Many don’t have the time, and they are no less fine ACOs. The point is that progressive ACO use all available means and we are definitely part of the means.

One of the nicer shelters is in Blackwood, New Jersey. The animals are well-filled out, sleek, handsome and shiny. They didn’t enter the shelter in that condition. Many were abused, abandoned, left in back yards which is preferred method of abandonment among jerks who cannot think, have pre-frontal lobe damage or who are just too stupid to go on living. I have no clue what the hell they could be thinking. “Duh, we’ll leave them here, and they can order out for pizza.”

Not my point. Blackwood has the most handsome pit and pit terrier mixes. They are stunning, and they are in trouble. This is a public facility bound by law to take whoever knocks at the door. Space is always an issue. It’s critical now and some of these gorgeous, healthy, sleek, well-fitted out dogs may end up being destroyed.

Don’t let that happen. You may see these glorious dogs at http://web.me.com/tendogs/Two_Minutes_to_Midnight/Blackwood_%28Camden_County%29.html, and while you’re there, take a look at Carrollton, Texas’, euth list. It happens tomorrow in Texas. Camden has a permanent site with me at http://web.me.com/tendogs/N.J._BLACKWOOD/CAMDEN_COUNTY.html, so do look there too. Anybody who moves out and empties a space is saving another life.

Camden received two senior cocker spaniels today, one white and one gold — I guess they are cockers. They are completely bonded, said to be senior, no age given. Their owner died.

All us pet owners need to make provisions for our animals. We can’t leave it to chance. The unofficial “wishes” of the decedent don’t always receive a lot of attention. It turns into a discussion of convenience and inconvenience among friends and relatives. Not what’s best for the animals nor honoring the wishes of the dead. Make a will!

And look at these great animals — cats too, in great abundance!

German Shepherd Rescues

•July 5, 2009 • 1 Comment

If you are a rescue, a great site for you is

German Shepherds

Join us at www.GSDwest.com Rescue Forum and

http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/GSDwest/

networking Rescues and Rescuers

across the country.

It has the pb GSDs in shelters needing rescue now; it has some high mix GSDs also in danger, along with other forums for useful information, health, nutrition, training, and more.

Texas, Carrollton, how many can we get out before Tuesday??

•July 5, 2009 • Leave a Comment

Gail has forwarded the following information on the Carrollton, Texas, animals. You may see them and the Blackwood, New Jersey, animals, at: http://web.me.com/tendogs/Two_Minutes_to_Midnight/Blackwood_%28Camden_County%29.html

Please circulate this latest group from Carrollton’s shelter (near Dallas).   Joe is a great guy who makes every effort to try and get as many of the unfortunate souls who wind up here placed as possible.  Several are owner-turn ins –  poor White Socks, a pretty little dog, was left behind by her owners who took their other dog and just dumped her.

Sweet Angel is a 7 yr old PB Bassett Hound, extremely sweet, likes other dogs, cats, and kids, and so gentle she was all ready to nurse a young kitten.

Among others included below are Lucky and Princess, who were brought in together by a family who had them a whole two weeks, then decided they didn’t want them(!!), both have been altered, UTD on vacs, ready to go!

Due to the holiday we are sending out a day early.  Thank you all for your support!

Carrollton Animal Services has prepared this list to support finding new homes or rescue opportunities for animals that may be euthanized on Wednesday, 07-7-09 this list is being sent to a number of rescue groups that have provided tremendous support to our organization.  If you have any questions about the animals included in this list, or if you would like to be added to our weekly mailing list, please feel free to contact Carrollton Animal Services at 972-466-3420, or contact Joe Skenesky at Joe.Skenesky@cityofcarrollton.com.

We will monitor phone messages and emails until 7:00 am the morning of euthanasia for last minute rescues by a 501c3 tax exempt rescue organization, however to prevent any errors we encourage you to notify us by 6:00 pm on Tuesday, 7-8-09

Name: Angel

File Number: 19997

Breed: Basset Hound

Age: 7 years

Gender: Female

Size: Small in height but heavy

Arrived as: Owner Release

Available to: General Public

Bios:

This very sweet, gentle lady was released to the shelter by her people who developed an allergy to her and could no longer keep her. She reportedly gets along well with other dogs, cats and children of all ages. She is 7 years old and is such a mothering dog that when a new kitten was brought into the house she began caring for it to the point she started to lactate (develop milk).

LuckyPrecious

Name:

File Number: Lucky 19961 Precious 19959

Breed: Retriever mixes

Age: Lucky is 8 years old Precious is 6 years old

Gender: Lucky is a neutered male & Precious is spayed Female both are current on vaccinations

Size: Both Medium, Luck is taller

Arrived as: Owner surrenders

Available to: General Public

Bios:

Both these sweet dogs were released to the shelter by a family who only had them for 2 weeks. They had taken them from a friend and now have decided they do not want dogs. So both are here now and hoping to be adopted into loving homes. They both are quiet , gentle dogs who not only get along well with each other, but with other dogs too. They are both altered already and have current vaccinations which will help them be adopted.  While we would like to see them go together, we will let them go separately.

Name: Chuck

File Number: 19969

Breed: Retriever mix

Age: 3-4 months

Gender: Male

Size: Small now but will grow to be 50-60 lbs

Arrived as: Stray

KHI: Chuck seems to have developed some type of skin rash/condition

Available to: General Public

Bios:

It is always sad to see such young pups here at the shelter hoping that someone will come in and adopt them. Chuck here is no exception. Chuck was found running stray, and is about 3 months old or so. We estimate he will be a medium size dog about 50 lbs or so when he is full grown. he gets along with other puppies as he likes to play and rough house with the best of them.

Dallas  Houston

Name:

File Number: Dallas

Breed: Rottweiler mix

Age: Young adults

Gender: Both Males (n)

Size: Medium to large

Arrived as: Strays

Available to: General Public

Bios:

Both these boys were brought to the shelter as strays and are now looking for a home to call their own. They both are not only handsome but as friendly as any dog could be. They get along great with each other and with other dogs too. They are on the calmer side, and are pretty well behaved.

Name: Steve-O

File Number: 20001

Breed: Boxer

Age: Young Adult

Gender: Male

Size: Medium

Arrived as: Stray

Available to: General Public

Bios:

What a handsome boy this guy is and I think he knows how good looking he is by the way he poses for the camera. he was found running as a stray, wearing only a collar without any identification tags on it, to show us where he lives. He is a sweet boy, a younger adult and he seems to get along well with his kennel mates. He knows how to sit if you ask him and he will nudge your hand for some love and attention.

Name: Tonya

File Number:19994

Breed: Chihuahua mix

Age: Adult

Gender: Female

Size: Small

Arrived as: Stray

Available to: General Public

Bios:

This little lady was found running down a very busy street looking for her home, or someone to care for her. She is a sweet little lady, weighing in at about 10-12 lbs and estimated to be 1-2 years old. She also gets along very well with other dogs and seems to love to meet and greet new people

Name: Hank

File Number: 20011

Breed: Shepherd mix

Age: 4-6 months

Gender: Male

Size: Medium (when grown)

Arrived as: Stray

Available to: General Public

Bios:

This young boy was found as a stray wandering around the city with no place to call home. He is a handsome boy, who likes other dogs. He is young and small now but still has a bit of growing to do before he is all grown up, we think he will he will top out in the 50-60 lbs range when he is all done. When asked what he wants to be when he is grown up and he will tell you nothing but a great dog.

Name: Cecil

File Number: 20012

Breed: Spaniel mix

Age: older adult

Gender: male (n)

Size: Medium

Arrived as: Stray

Available to: General Public

Bios:

This very friendly fellow was found running the city without any one to look out for his safety. He is a friendly small to medium size boy who will kind of remind you of an uncle or kind older gentleman. He gets along well with other dogs and is neutered already as well.

Name: White Socks

File Number: 19978

Breed; Shepherd mix

Age: Young adult

Gender; Male (n) micro-chipped

Arrived as: Stray/Owner Surrender

Available to: General Public

Bios:

White Socks here was picked up as a stray with a buddy. When his people came they decided they didn’t want White Socks anymore and signed him over.  White Socks had to watch his buddy go home while he stayed behind. He is a sweet, gentle boy who gets along very well with other dogs and seems to like all the people he has met so far. He is neutered already but will still need to get his rabies vaccinations before he can go home. He is a good medium to large size dog about 55 -65 lbs.

Name: Henrietta

File Number:20006

Breed: Pit Bull

Age: Senior

Gender: Female

Size: Medium in height but very over weight

Arrived as: Stray

Available to: RESCUE ONLY

Bios:

This is the sad reality for to many pit-bulls in this world. This senior, lady was found as a stray it is quite obvious she has had many, many litters of pups and from the scars on her face, ears and body she has either been fighting or used as a bait dog. The scars from the heavy chain she wore can still be seen, the damage done to her teeth, and the home-done ear crop is evident as well. Although she has been mis-treated by people probably her whole life she still looks forward to seeing people everyday, she likes to go for long walks, and will protect you from dump tucks with a powerful bark as they drive by.  Once you pet her, and become her friend she will not leave your side. We have not had her housed with other dogs, but we have let her approach other dogs while on a leash and while she is curious there is not signs of aggression or ill-will towards the other dogs.

Just look into her eyes, and you can see the harm people have done to her, yet she is still willing to forgive and hope someone will finally give her the love she so deserves.

LenneLizzy

Name:

File Number:Lenne 19995, Lizzy 19996

Breed: Lenne is a Domestic Short Hair and Lizzy is a bit of a Siamese mix

Age: Lenne is 5 years old Lizzy is 9 years old

Gender: Both females

Size: Small

Arrived as: Owner Surrenders

Available to: General Public

Bios:

These two lovely ladies were released to the shelter with their canine buddy Angel, because their people developed and allergy to them (all). Both these ladies are quiet ladies still not really sure of why they arrived here. They are sweet ladies, and would really love to be in a home  as soon as they can.

Name: Mr. Tumnus

File Number: 19970

Breed: Domestic Medium Hair/Russian Blue mix

Age: Adult

Gender: Male

Size: Medium

Arrived as: Stray

Available to: General Public

Bios:

This handsome devil was found running stray with no home to call his own. he is a very handsome boy with a personality to match. His grayish color which is called Blue in the cat world makes him look a bit unusual and exotic.

GeorgeJose Jane

File Number: George 20003 Jose -20004 Jane 20002

Breed: Domestic Short Hairs

Age: 12 weeks

Gender: George & Jose Male/ Jane Female

Size: Small

Arrived as: Strays

Available to: General Public

Bios:

All three of these kittens were brought in as strays after they had taken up residence behind a residents garage. They are all a bit on the shy side not quite sure of their new surroundings. They can be held and will even play a bit but may take a few days adjust to their new homes.

Name: Bitsy

File Number: 20008

Breed: Domestic Short Hair

Age: 5-6 weeks

Gender: Female

Size: Small

Arrived as: Stray

Available to: General Public

Bios:

This fun little lady was brought here as a stray that was found and brought to the shelter. She is still a bit skittish not quite sure of her new surroundings. She wants to trust people and tries real hard to over come her fears so she can play and be loved on. She may need to eat some canned kitten food mixed with her dry for a few weeks to help her grow big and strong.

MidnightStarry

Name:

File Number: Midnight 20019—Starry 20020

Breed: Domestic Short Hairs

Age: Adults

Gender: Midnight Spayed Female, Starry Neutered Male

Size: Medium

Arrived as: Owner surrenders

Available to: General Public

Bios:

These shy ladies were released to the shelter by their people who were moving. She is a beautiful but shy cat who will take a day or two to adjust to her new home. We suggest she go to a home without young children as they are to active and noisy for a quiet lady like this.

Name: Caddie

File Number: 20009

Breed: Siamese mix

Age: 12 weeks

Gender: male

Size: Small

Arrived as: Stray

Available to: General Public

Bios:

This handsome fellow was found as a stray. He is a young boy about 12 weeks old or so. He is a bit of a talker and does not seem to have a shy bone in his body. He is hoping to find himself a new home where he will be loved and adored.

Name: Wonka

File Number: 20018

Breed: Domestic Short hair

Age: Adult

Gender: Male (n) front declawed

Size: Small

Arrived as: Owner Surrender

Available to: General Public

Bios:

This poor boy was released to the shelter by his person who had a baby that had become allergic to him. He is a friendly sort of fellow who likes to meow a bit and likes to have his ears scratched. He is a middle aged adult abut 3-4 years old and wants nothing more then to be your pet.

Name: Sunny

File Number:20005

Breed: Domestic Short Hair

Age: Young Adult

Gender: female

Size: Small

Arrived as: Stray

Available to: General Public

Bios:

This overly friendly kitty was caught in a humane trap when she smelled the good food inside. It was a hot day and when she came in she was quite thirsty and hungry. After we cooled her off she impressed us with her coolness.

“He is your friend,  your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader.   He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You  owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.”

— Author Unknown

Death Watch: Urgents, Over Crowded Shelters

•July 5, 2009 • Leave a Comment

Urgents in Carrollton,Tx. Killing on Tues. and in Blackwood NJ where the shelter is packed:

http://web.me.com/tendogs/Two_Minutes_to_Midnight/Blackwood_%28Camden_County%29.html

From Texas City, Galveston County Animal Shelter, Texas, we received this: PLEASE CROSSPOST, PRINT, AND POST ON BULLETIN BOARDS EVERYWHERE

This afternoon at the Galveston County Animal Shelter, 3412 Loop 197, Texas City, TX,  409-948-2485, were the following fine Dogs and Cats available for Rescue and/or Adoption. Note how many small dogs there are, how many have their shots (the staff tries to keep up with the shots as the dogs/cats come in–a hard task!), and note how many seem pure bred or very close to it.

Please call Kim, Director, or Gwen, Ass’t. Dir., to make arrangements to save those you can. Pictures of most of the pets may be seen at www.gcas.petfinder.com

The Shelter will be closed Friday and Saturday for the Holiday, Sunday and Monday regularly closed days, opens again, 11am. Tuesday.

OTI = Owner Turn In

Cats:

The cats have returned to their refurbished magnificently painted cage-free room.  A local Artist converted the room into a glorious tropical forest–well worth visiting to see it!!!

And there are several vaccinated healthy adult cats enjoying it–so many are OTI’s. You can assure anyone they will find the cats of their dreams there.

And there are kittens galore of every color and “tribe” from 6 weeks and up. There are several Mommas with their litters, and fostering would assure their future. Encourage your cat-loving friends to check them out.

Dogs:

Chino Shih Tzu adult male Black & White looks pure bred very friendly

Giant Lab mix 8 week old female Tan & White has shots

Goliath Shepherd mix 6 week old female Tan & Black has shots (OTI)

Tiny Terrier mix young adult male Tri-Color about 8 lbs. has shots

Adele Lab mix 8weeks old puppy female Black has shots (OTI)

Betsy Lab mix 8weeks old puppy female Black has shots (OTI)

Cathy Lab mix 8weeks old puppy female Brown has shots (OTI)

Mark 2 Shih Tzu young adult male Golden color Black mask looks pure bred

Pauper Poodle young adult male Golden color has shots

Andy All American mix (Lab mix ?) 8 week old male Brown & Black has shots

Barney All American mix (Lab mix ?) Tan partial Black muzzle has shots

Carl Catahoula mix labeled Heeler mix) 8 week old male Brown/Cream/Black has shots

David Catahoula mix (labeled Heeler mix)Grey Brown & Black 8 week old male

Lizzie Pitt mix young adult female Black & White

Lady Beagle (mix?) 18 month old female Spayed Black & White (OTI)

Duke Shepherd mix 4 month old male Green eyes Tan with Black muzzle has shots

Round Up Heeler mix 1 yr. old male Blue Merle with White & Black has shots

Buddy Love Yorkie mix Neutered young adult male Grey & White has shots (OTI)

Benji Terrier mix Neutered adult male shaggy Cream & White has shots very friendly

Bobby Chihuahua 2 yr. old male Tan with big ears tail docked has shots

Adam Shepherd mix 6 month old male Black & Tan

Eve Shepherd mix 6 month old female Black & Tan

Lulu Lab RidgeBack mix young adult female Tan staff says”super sweet dog” has shots

Popcorn Chihuahua young adult male Brown (OTI)

Mark Chihuahua young adult male Black & White

Charlie PittBull Red 3 yr. old male

Dandy Pointer/Lab mix (Labeled Shepherd mix) Black & White 3 month old male has shots (OTI)

Boss Shepherd mix young adult male Tan

Boy Hound mix 4 month old male Black & Brown with drop ears has shots

Luke Poodle White 1 yr. old male has shots

Johnny Toy Poodle Dk. Grey 7 yr. old male has shots

Ceasar Chihuahua Pale Tan young adult male has shots

Chippy Chihuahua mix Red & White young adult male has shots

Ashley Bull Dog mix young adult female Black Brindle & White

Peaches Giant Schnauzer mix young adult female DustyTan & White has some training

Blondie Lab mix White & Cream 2 yr. old female

Fanny Lab mix 2 yr. old female very scared and overweight

Bock Lab mix 10 month old male Cream & White has shots

Brocksie Lab 1 yr. old female Cream color has shots

Poppy Shepherd mix large adult female Tan & White with some Black

Monster Lab mix 8 week old Brown & White male has shots

Cookie Lab mix 8 week old male Black has shots

Joker Terrier mix Grey & White young adult male very scared

Whimsy Schnauzer mix 6 month old female Grey & Black has shots

Missy All American mix Black Tan & White 3 month old female has shots

Prissy All American mix Brown & White 3 month old female has shots

Dot Husky/Shepherd mix 3 month old female Brown/Tan/White has shots about 10lbs.

Dancer Beagle Hound mix 6 month old female Tan & White has shots

Mig Chihuahua young adult female Black & Tan has shots

Lolly Lab/Heeler mix 2 yr old female Black some White on feet about 25 lbs.

Sassy Lab mix young adult female Tan very friendly

Tilly Dobie mix 10 month old female Brown has shots looks very Dobie

Sandy Hound mix (Vizla ?) 1 yr. old female Tan

Mommy Weimeraner 5 yr. old female Blue Grey has shots looks pure bred

Puppies A-B-C 3 Lab Weimeranier puppies female 2 1/2 months old have shots (Mommy’s puppies)

Cutie Bug Lab mix Tan female Black muzzle 4 months old has shots

Sylvia Lab mix Black 12 month old female has shots

Carol Shepherd/Chow mix 2 month old female Tan & White has shots

Mikey Lab mix 4 month old male Black has shots

Champ Lab mix Black & Red 4 month old female

Angel German Shepherd Terrier mix 6 month old female Black White & Brown has shots

Dillon Chocolate Lab 10 week old male  has shots

Smith Black Lab 10 week old male has shots

Fannie All American mix Tan & White 3 month old female has shots

Bernie Lab mix 12 week old female Black has shots (OTI)

8 youngsters Heeler & Aussie Shepherd mixes all 6 months old 3 White with Black heads – 1 Beagle looking 2 – Black 2 – Brown (OTI)

Baxter Pitt mix Black & White 6 month old male

Donald Lab mix 4 month old male Tan has shots

Ellen All American mix White with Tan ears 6 month old female has shots

Breezy Eskie mix 3 month old female Blonde has shots–is tall

Robby Terrier mix Tri-color 6 month old male has shots

Rhonda Rat Terrier mix with floppy ears young adult female Tri-color has shots

Chico Small Pomeranian young adult male Blonde (OTI)

Susie Terrier mix 2 yr. old female Tan & White has shots

Lucy Chihuahua young adult female Tan (OTI)

From Laurine who tries to connect the Pets at the Shelter with the Rescues

Thank you, Laurine.

You may see many of these great pets at http://web.me.com/tendogs/TEXAS,_TEXAS_CITY/Welcome.html.


Troubled Souls in Blackwood, NJ

•July 5, 2009 • Leave a Comment

These are some of the best shelter animals around. This staff treats them with tender, loving care. They are rehabilitated in mind, body and soul. They are healthy, loving and over the agonies of their mind. They are waiting for you. You cannot get a dud from this shelter, as you  might from some others I know all too well: no dog from Blackwood will die in 3 days of parvo, unless it’s a total fluke! They have magnificant cats! You can see all of them at

www.ccasnj.org

and

http://web.me.com/tendogs/Death_Watch__New_Jersey/Blackwood_%28Camden_County%29.html

and

http://web.me.com/tendogs/N.J._BLACKWOOD/CAMDEN_COUNTY.html.

Now the shelter is in crisis. Some of the animals have been there pushing a year. They do not rush to kill. But they are a public facility and are bound to take in whoever knocks at the door. They must alleviate the crowding. Please help!

Sherry, the rescue coordinator says:

Canine Rescue Contact;   SHERRY      sheiser50@yahoo.com

Illinois, Iowa

•June 28, 2009 • Leave a Comment

Check out some heroic rescues:

http://web.me.com/tendogs/Anissas_Rescues/QUALITY_OF_MERCY/QUALITY_OF_MERCY.html

All heros need help and fans for moral and financial support. See what some people do as part of an ordinary day !