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This Week’s Featured Adoptable Dogs @ Willamette Humane Society by Martha Russell

20 Wednesday Aug 2014

Posted by adoptanoregondog in This Week's Featured WHS Dogs

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pit bulls, shelter dogs, WHS, willamette humane society

Dear Fellow Dog Lovers,

It was another great adoption week at WHS! There were twenty dogs who found new homes since last Wednesday! Thirteen of them were Blog Dogs and here they are.

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Here is a picture staff sent me of Nico and his new family leaving the shelter.

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It was a fun play group on Sunday for both dogs and the humans watching them.

Springer (an appropriate name for such a high-jumper) wasn’t as interested in playing as he was supervising from a self-designated post.

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But the most interesting character I found to watch was Pearla, the tennis-ball-loving shepherd. She spent the first part of the time scouring the yard for any wayward tennis balls. (We don’t allow toys in play group as a precaution against canine disagreements.) Finding none, she improvised.

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And so, the rest of play group time…

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Meanwhile, Springer and Gunner were discussing their positions.

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Magnolia and Rockie just enjoyed hanging out in the pool. Rockie thought no one could see him.

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Project Fence!

We Dog Walkers do our best to keep all of our shelter dogs secure as we walk them around the WHS property. However, there have been times when a dog has slipped his harness, or been so startled that he has yanked free of the walker and dashed off. When that happens there is an instant rush of everyone available to find and catch the loose dog. Since the WHS property is not fenced, an escape artist can cause a real problem. Such was the case a few months ago with a very shy and nervous dog named Hugo. During his morning walk, he suddenly yanked the leash out of the walker’s hands and dashed away. Hugo was missing for three days during which staff and volunteers searched for him. Thankfully, he was seen across Turner Road and successfully recovered, hungry and dirty, but otherwise fine. It was after this event that volunteer Barb Cash began Project Fence, with the hope of raising enough money to fence in the WHS property so that no more dogs would be in danger. Here is the poster she made with a picture of Hugo. We are hoping people will contribute to our fund so that the fence can be built very soon. Volunteers are doing all the labor, we just need money for supplies.

WHS Project Fence - Hugo PosterThe construction has already started. Here are volunteers hard at work last week.

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My name is Springer…and it fits me!

I first met this character when I arrived at his kennel and he greeted me eye-level as he leaped straight up on his side of the door. This youngster can jump straight up from a standing position! I didn’t have any trouble remembering his name after that. Springer is a one-year-old Pit Bull Terrier mix who arrived from California. He can’t wait to explore Oregon with new people. He will need an active family who will give him the time and training he needs to grow into the wonderful adult he wants to be. Classes here at WHS would be ideal for this young boy. Here he is with his new friend, Ian, on Sunday.

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And here was Springer today. Still as happy as ever.

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However, I found out he is NOT a water dog. Nope, he wasn’t getting into the pool, no way, not even for a hot dog bit!

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While Springer and I were hanging out in the big yard, Marianne came to visit.

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I’m looking for a quiet adult home where I can be the only dog for you to love! Is it yours?

Meet Molly, an eight-year-old Border Collie/Australian Shepherd mix. She will be the perfect companion for the right home. Molly is quiet and gentle. She has had some uncomfortable experiences with children so does not like being around them, and needs to be in an adult-only home. She loves adults and would be a very easy dog to have around, as her favorite place to be is curled up at your feet. However, she does love to go for rides in the car and she is very polite on leash. She took my hot dog bits nicely. Molly also doesn’t enjoy being around other dogs; she prefers just being with her people. If you’re looking for a loyal, easy companion, Molly may be the perfect fit. Both Caroline and I enjoyed our time with this sweet gal.

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Here was Molly today with Joan. Molly is quite a love bug!

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Some family is going to be mighty lucky to adopt me! Martha said so!

Oh my goodness, when I met Jasmine, I was so taken with her personality! This girl is a nine-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback mix. She is smart, eager and doesn’t seem at all like a senior. She is house-trained and has lived happily with kids, a cat, and a male dog. She doesn’t care for other female dogs, however. She has two habits she isn’t proud of, but she knows you need to know. She will get into the garbage if it is left available and she is unsupervised. She also will need a high fence. She may be nine, but this girl has been known to go for an adventure, jumping a six-foot fence. Both Jolene and I instantly liked this very polite, happy dog and hope she’ll find the perfect home very soon.

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Tennis ball? Did someone say tennis ball? Don’t worry, I’ve got it covered!

Yep, that’s a tennis ball in Pearla’s mouth, no surprise there. Pearla is a seven-year-old German Shepherd mix and will make some family a wonderful new companion—just make sure to have tennis balls handy…or a water bucket! Here she was with Alexis on Sunday. What a sweetheart she is! She walks well on leash, takes treats gently, and is content as long as she has a tennis ball handy.

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They say I’m fourteen. But no one believes it!

If you could have seen Magnolia in play group on Sunday, you would beg to differ about her age. This girl is energetic, happy, and well-behaved. She is a Retriever mix. She walks well on leash, is house-trained, loves to play with other dogs, likes to hop in a pool to cool off (see play group photo above), and loves kids. What more could you ask? Don’t be put off by her age. This dog will make some lucky family the perfect addition for years to come. Jolene and I both were smitten with her.

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I’m back and looking for just the right fit of a home as the only dog.

You’ll remember Draco from last week when he was so patient as Emelynn and I gave him a bath. He is a five-year-old Border Collie/Lab mix who is looking for a job. He likes to keep busy, as Border Collies do. He’d love to go to training classes such as agility, so that his mind is active. He has also decided he’d like to be the only dog in the family. I think Draco was feeling a little discouraged on Sunday and I couldn’t get him to smile with Ian. However, he didn’t mind helping himself to the hot dog treats in Ian’s pocket. I hope he’ll get another new home quickly.

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The people here say I’m a real cutie. Do you think so? How about adopting me, then?

This is the second time little Bosco has been at WHS. He was adopted two years ago, but his family is now moving and are unable to take him with them. This is great luck for some other family who will find a perfect little companion in Bosco, a Lhasa Apso mix. He is house-trained and lap-trained (yep, the boy loves to cuddle!). He would do well in a family with older kids who wouldn’t over-handle him. His favorite toy in his former home was a knotted sock, just so you know. He enjoyed his time with Gracie.

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I’m quite shy and Oregon is a brand new place for me. I hope I get a home soon.

Gunner is a four-year-old Pit Bull Terrier mix who arrived at our shelter from California. The first time I met him last week he was so shy and nervous I couldn’t get him to even look at the camera. I felt so sorry for him. But by Sunday he was settling in and was much more relaxed. He enjoyed play group and got along fine with the other dogs. He would do well with older children. He’s a good boy who hopes to find a home where the family will be patient and understanding while he adjusts to his new life. Jolene and I really enjoyed our time with this good boy.

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Yep, I’m a puppy. Yep, I’ll need patience and training. Yep, I’m worth it!

Meet Sugar Cane, a three-month-old Pit Bull Terrier mix who is a fun, energetic, and happy little character. If you are ready for the challenge and joy of puppyhood, this little man could be just the ticket. His adoption package comes with everything you need, including a WHS training class appropriately called “Surviving Puppyhood.” Here Sugar Cane was on Sunday.

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And this is a new kind of “cone” one wears after being neutered. Sugar Cane did not find it humorous.

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I really am a good boy as Martha found out today!

I spent some time today with Parker, a Pit Bull Terrier mix whom I hadn’t gotten to know yet. This two-year-old walks very well on leash, and while he is very food-motivated, took my treats gently. He already knows some commands and is highly trainable. He’s going to be a great family dog.

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I’m still here. My name’s Buddy. Do you need one?

I also spent some time with an old friend, Buddy, who is still waiting for his perfect fit of a family. Buddy is a four-year-old American Bull Dog/Boxer mix. Although large, at 73 pounds, Buddy is gentle and walks great on leash. He likes nothing more than just hanging out with his people. Buddy does not do well with other dogs or cats. He must be the only dog in the family. But he’s all the dog you’ll need. I’m hoping someone will adopt this big love very soon. Here he was hanging out with me this afternoon.

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Emelynn’s Pick of the Week!

It was not hard for Emelynn to pick her pick this week, since I asked if she wanted to meet Abby, a ten-year-old Weimaraner/Lab mix. Abby is as gentle as they come. She would love her retirement home to have kids in it and wouldn’t mind another mellow dog, and…believe it or not, she wouldn’t even mind sharing her family with a CAT! This girl has it all! Emelynn fell in love with this sweetheart and we both are hoping that she will be going to her new family very soon!

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Update!

Yettie/Winston

For all of the Yettie fans (and there are MANY!) here is an update from his new family.

“Hey! Just wanted to do a little update so far on Yettie (now known as Winston). He’s adapting quite well… we’re definitely learning some of his quirks lol. He’s so very calm and sweet, loves playing with our friend’s 170-pound Great Dane. Does wonderful with our two kittens and our dog, Kahlua. He even has met our horse! The first time he met the horse, he gave one warning bark to let us know she was there, but now she doesn’t even phase him. He was a little unsure of riding in the car at first, but now he loves it… always walks right up to it when we first go outside and wants to get in. It’s pretty comical having him and our other dog in the back seat of my car together… he takes up so much more room than our Lab does ha ha! He did wonderful at the Minto Brown dog park this last weekend, got his lovely rabies shot so we can go get him groomed and take care of the matting. It’s gonna be so nice when those are gone! He’s definitely a protector! I’ve noticed that at night he will sleep where he can see us and the front door… I swear he’s making sure we’re safe! We will definitely be doing some obedience classes this fall! He most definitely likes to wander… even out of a six foot fence (not sure how he managed, he’s a tricky one!) But we’ve got some other things we’re trying to keep him occupied with while outside… usually just taking a walk with me. I’ll be sure to update again! I’m definitely very thankful that he’s in our lives!”

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That’s it for this week! I won’t be posting next week, as I’ll be taking the Aimee Sadler week-long workshop provided by WHS. So I’ll see you in two weeks!

Remember, if you see a dog on my blog whom you are interested in meeting, try to make arrangements to get to the Willamette Humane Society soon. Some dogs are adopted more quickly than you might think.

You can reach me at adoptanoregondog14@yahoo.com

This Week’s Featured Adoptable Dogs @ Willamette Humane Society by Martha Russell

13 Wednesday Aug 2014

Posted by adoptanoregondog in This Week's Featured WHS Dogs

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deserving dogs, pit bull terrier, shelter dogs, WHS, willamette humane society

Dear Fellow Dog Lovers,

It was great to get back to play group on Sunday. I found the dogs to still be quite talkative, but first, let’s talk about last week’s adoptions. There were thirteen of them, eight of which were Blog Dogs. Here they are.

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These are some very lucky dogs, but the families are very lucky, as well!

 

 

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It’s been awhile since I’ve gotten to attend play group, but the chatter hasn’t stopped.

Max needs some foot surgery before he goes home, but his new family came to watch him in play group on Sunday.

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Rockie had some wise advice for Hank, but I’m not sure Hank listened.

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Meanwhile, in the mellow yard, Curly decided to take matters into his own paws.

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Brutis is eleven months old, still very much a big puppy, but he was happy to act like  a helpful big brother to staff member Jessi’s new puppy. He explained lots of stuff!

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Yetti didn’t say much, but certainly enjoyed just standing in the water.

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Brutis got tired of waiting for Yetti to share.

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I’m was found as a stray…but I found out I’m very popular!

There was quite a stir around WHS when Yetti arrived, brought to us by the Independence Police Department where he had been staying after being picked up wandering. It’s not every day that we get a Great Pyrenees mix at the shelter. We think he’s about two years old. When no one claimed him, he became adoptable. Within hours he had multiple holds on him. There is not a sweeter dog on the planet. Here he and I were last Sunday. He’ll be going to his new home after he is neutered.

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I’m a Bichon Frise mix! Yep, pretty special, don’t ya think?

If you look up Bichon Frise dogs, here’s one description you’ll find: “Happy, charming and independent, the Bichon Frise is an engaging companion.” (http://dogtime.com) And that pretty much sums up Casey who is five years old. He is active, to be sure, as I found out watching him dash around the yard in play group. What I didn’t realize until he spent some time with Marianne was that he loves a good joke.

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Okay, all you lovers of Hounds! Come on down to the shelter and take me home!

Yep, we have another Hound looking for a new family. Meet Hank, a three-year-old who enjoys following his nose. Because of his love of adventure, he’ll need a six-foot fence (at least). He has a good history with kids and as long as you don’t mind him being a little “chatty” when he’s excited about life, you’ll thoroughly enjoy his company. Here he was with Caroline on Sunday.

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Looking for an active, happy, boisterous little dog? That’s ME!

Getting Carter to stay still for a nanosecond for a picture was not easy! This character is on the move all the time. Francis, however, discovered that Carter does like to be in someone’s arms and so I was able to get this shot. Carter is a one-year-old Australian Terrier mix from California. He’s decided he likes Oregon and is ready for a new home here. I think he’ll get one soon!

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Never had a dog before? Need one who will teach you how to be a good dog family? Well, here I am!

This is Sadie, a five-year-old Border Collie/Lab mix. She would be a great first dog for a family, as she is about as easy-going as can be. She is house-trained and crate-trained. She gets along with all ages of children and other mellow dogs (she had a great time with the calm dogs in play group on Sunday.). She loves long walks and could use them often so she could get back her trim figure she wishes she still had! And at the end of the day, she’d enjoy some belly rubs as she sits next to your feet. Yep, she’s pretty much the perfect dog with the only exception being she can’t live with cats. She never has liked them and never will, thank you very much!

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I’m perky. That’s what they say! Looking for a perky dog?

You can’t not smile when you are greeted by Truffles, a three-year-old Manchester/Jack Russell Terrier mix. This little guy smiles on command! He loved my hot dog bits and didn’t mind my camera. He does well with children, however he is sensitive about his feet being handled, so should go home with older dog-savvy kids. He enjoyed playing with other small dogs during play group. Truffles is affectionate, smart and active. He’ll make a great little buddy. Bruce really liked him!

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Nope, you’re not seeing double! Casey and I look a lot alike!

Casey and Vincent are buddies, but they aren’t the same breed. Vincent is a Miniature Poodle mix. He is a lively, happy little guy ready for adventures and learning new things. He’d be an excellent candidate for our WHS training classes. Since he came from California with the S.T.A.R.T. team, we don’t know his history, but we do know that he loves being with people. Here he is with Jolene.

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I’m still here waiting for my forever family. Maybe you’ll come soon?

Remember Pearla from last week? Well, she’s still waiting for her forever people. As you can see, she still loves her tennis ball! In fact, during play group, she spent most of her time keeping an eye peeled for any stray tennis balls that might be hidden in the grass. Pearla is a seven-year-old German Shepherd mix and will make some family a wonderful new companion, just make sure to have tennis balls handy! Here she is having just played fetch with Bruce on Sunday.

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My best friend got adopted, but I’m still waiting for you!

Curly came in with another dog who was adopted quickly. He is hoping that his turn will come very soon. He is about ten years old, though he certainly doesn’t act it. We think he’s a Spaniel mix. He gets along great with other dogs and kids. He’s eager, active, and affectionate. He had a great time in play group and enjoyed hanging out with Caroline. I’m hoping his wait for a new home will be over soon.

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Marianne and Martha say I’m a great young dog and a family will be lucky to adopt me. I think they’re right ’cause they know stuff!

Brutis is a wonderfully happy Pit Bull Terrier youngster, as you saw in the play group pictures. At eleven months old, he still exhibits some puppy characteristics so will need a patient family to help him polish his house-training skills and review what is to be chewed and what is to be left alone. This boy is eager to please and would be a great student in a WHS training class where he could learn the skills he’ll need to be the perfect adult. Brutis loves people and other dogs. His rowdy play style might be annoying to some older dogs, so he should meet any new family members he’ll be living with. This boy will become such a terrific ambassador for his breed with the right positive training. He’s such a good boy!

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Yep, I’m another Hound dog! And I LOVE to sing!

A newbie whom I met for the first time today is Baldrick, an eight-year-old Hound mix who is such a fun character and who had Marianne, Caitlin, and me in stitches while I tried to take pictures of him for the WHS website. The boy LOVES to sing. I finally got this one. DSCN9293

Then we all decided to just have some Hound fun.

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Sweet Destiny

Of course I can’t write a post without talking about one of my all-time favorites, Destiny. We are hoping for the perfect home for this girl who has had a rough start to life. Destiny is a three-year-old Pit Bull Terrier mix who came to us as a S.T.A.R.T. dog last December. She has been adopted twice. The first time it was quickly discovered that she cannot live with cats. She finds them too tempting to chase. Destiny is looking for a family who will become her forever people. She rides great in my car, calmly looking out the window or lying down. She will need a patient family who will help her with house training, as she needs consistency. I’m hoping that she won’t have to stay at the shelter too long before finally finding her right fit of a family. Here she is with Bruce on Sunday.

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I’ll miss you, Debbie!

Our Wednesday dog-walking team had to say good-bye to a loyal and dedicated walker today. Debbie is moving out of state and today was her last day at WHS. While we will all miss her, Rockie may miss her the most. Rocky is a four-year-old Lab mix who has been at WHS since early May. Debbie fell in love with him and each week would spend time with the big boy. Here are some of my favorite pictures of the two of them.

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Updates

Chevy

We were thrilled when Chevy and his new mom stopped in at WHS to say hi. As you can see, they are bonding well and she is totally in love with our boy. Such a lucky dog finally!

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Scrappy and Gryffindor

I was so happy when I got a message from Scrappy’s family that they had adopted newbie Gryffindor. He was adopted so fast, I didn’t get him posted in my blog. But here is the picture I took that I had planned to use.

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And here are the new brothers at home.

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Last night the family sent me this one of Gryffin, as he is now called. Too bad he can’t totally relax!

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They found out yesterday what happens during a thunder storm…into mom’s lap he jumps!

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And that’s it for this week!

Remember, if you see a dog on my blog whom you are interested in meeting, try to make arrangements to get to the Willamette Humane Society soon. Some dogs are adopted more quickly than you might think.

You can reach me at adoptanoregondog14@yahoo.com

 

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