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

30 Wednesday Dec 2015

Posted by adoptanoregondog in This Week's Featured WHS Dogs

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Dear Fellow Dog Lovers,

*** Happy New Year! ***

This time of year is always a little slower on the adoption front, as people are caught up in holiday festivities. But even so, there were ten shelter dogs who are now in families of their own. Six of them were Blog Dogs.

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Ira was actually adopted twice in the same week! But since it’s Ira, he wanted to explain it to you himself.

Ira goes homeAnd then there is the Wallace story. I was at WHS on Monday taking more pictures of Shelter Elves with our cats and dogs. Marianne was helping me and one of the dogs we chose (of course) was Wallace, a Doxie mix, one of our favorite seniors. He was such a good boy posing. Shortly after he returned to his kennel, the BEST NEWS EVER happened. A quiet gentleman came to meet him. The man had lost his fourteen-year-old dog recently, had seen Wallace’s picture in the Statesman Journal as WHS’ Dog of the Week on Saturday, and couldn’t stop thinking about him. It was love at first sight. I asked if I could take a picture in the photo room, and they both agreed. Wallace has had some very sad times in his life, but never again!

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Sunday was a downpour kind of day and I decided that taking pictures inside was the way to go. The walkers and dogs were happy to pose where it was dry and warm.

 

We’re sisters and quite devoted to each other. You can adopt us together!

Two of my current favorites are Sarah and Sammie, four-year-old Chihuahua sisters. While they don’t HAVE to go home together, they would surely love to, as they are quite bonded. They are a bit shy, so a calm family with older kids would be best for these two sweethearts. They are house-trained and have lived with another dog and a cat. They are lap dogs through and through. In fact, if there is one person, therefore one lap, they both snuggle in together to share the space. Just about everyone who meets these girls falls in love, as Esme and Caitlin did. Let’s see if we can get these two adopted together!

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And in case there is still any doubt in your mind about two dogs/one lap, Marianne left me alone with the girls to run an errand and when she came back, snapped this photo. This is how we sat for fifteen minutes while she was gone.

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I’m new here, just got the hang of things. And now I’d like a REAL home.

Lola is a recent arrival. She came to us through another shelter where she had been found as a stray, so we don’t know much about her. She is a one-year-old Pit Bull Terrier mix with lots of energy. She will need a family with older kids and the willingness to work on positive training, though she does know a few commands already. She is treat-motivated, so training will be fun for both her family and Lola, herself. Here she is with Jolene.

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The staff and volunteers love me even though I’m not a youngster. You might, too!

If you are a regular reader of my posts, you already know that I always feature our Shelter Seniors, hoping a reader who might not have thought about adopting an older dog will suddenly realize their appeal. Bo is an eleven-year-old Hound mix. He was adopted from WHS in 2005, but came back to us on December 7th from another shelter after he was found as a stray. He is quite shy at first meeting, but warms up quickly. He is a little happier than when he first arrived at the shelter, and has a spring in his step, but he still is quite sad. He absolutely loves to lie next to a person, stretched out with his back touching you. He wouldn’t be much trouble since his favorite thing to do is just to be with someone. And did I mention, he’s a great listener and is impressed with everything you tell him? Marianne and I spent have spent quite a bit of time lately with this sweet boy.

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No one can believe I’m still here! Let’s get me adopted!

Koda is still waiting for a perfect family fit. She is one of our longer residents, having arrived at WHS on November 7th. She is a five-year-old Fox Terrier mix and she got to go swimming at Bailey’s Journey last week, as she is Jolene’s current WHS Swim Dog. This is some of what Jolene wrote about the adventure: “Koda rode nicely in the car and was friendly and curious toward others (people and dogs) in the pool area and at the pool itself. By her third time in the pool she was swimming like a champ (and is quite a fast swimmer).” Koda also is very smart. She knows wait, sit, and down. She is treat-motivated, loves to learn new things, and a training class is included in her adoption package. She does need a home without children or cats. Here she was on Sunday with her friend, Jolene.

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Caroline’s Pick of the Week!

This week Caroline picked a newbie, Austin, a nine-year-old Beagle. He came to us from another shelter where he’d been turned in as a stray. However, Austin was adopted from WHS in 2008. He’s a senior now, but just as sweet as he was when he was young. After spending some quality time with him today, Caroline had this to say about this good boy: “Austin walks very well on leash, quiet until he sees another dog and wants to talk to them. He doesn’t play fetch, but he will chase a moving ball. He’s just super cute. And we saw that he knows some basic commands.” Austin was perfectly behaved for his “photo shoot” and as Caroline noted, he knows both sit and down. For a Beagle person, Austin will be a perfect fit!

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Daniel’s Pick of the Week!

On Sunday, after meeting Murphy, Daniel asked if he could have a Pick of the Week, too. I had a feeling whom he wanted to feature—Murphy, a one-year-old Pit Bull Terrier mix. This is Murph’s second time at WHS. He needs a home with no cats, as he wants to play too much with them (which is why he’s back). He’s great with older children and other dogs. He knows several commands, and did wonderfully during our photo shoot. He’s very treat-motivated. He’s also Daniel’s current favorite, both because he’s such a delightful boy and also because he reminds Daniel of another dog whom he loved. Murphy can get quite excited when playing and will need regular exercise. He also would love to come to WHS training classes, so he can get more yummy treats and learn new stuff!

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So Martha wanted me to pose on a blanket in front of a photo screen. She said all the other dogs did it. I chose not to.

Some dogs love to pose, others not so much. While Titan agreed to have his picture taken, he wanted no part of silly props. Here’s what his biggest fan, Marianne says about this boy: “Titan is the amazing Shar-pei I came very close to adopting a little over a year ago. In fact, he stayed at my house for a couple of days, and he was so much fun. Sadly he was recently returned to the shelter by the family that adopted him, so let’s get him into a forever home! He weighs about 58 pounds, is nine years old, and is a really sweet guy. He is somewhat aloof as is typical of his breed, but he is really friendly after he warms up to you. He would need to meet any potential canine siblings, and would do well with kids over 8 years old or so. He does chase cats, so a cat-free home might be best. He doesn’t require much exercise and would be easy to have around.” We have noticed that Titan is much happier at the shelter this time than he was the first time. But he would still really like a family to call his own. Here he was with Natalie.

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After dog walking today, when I needed to ask Marianne a question, I knew exactly where she’d be, and sure enough, I found her in Titan’s kennel. We decided to take him into a visitation room for some playtime and so I could take some pictures to show his clownish side, something most people don’t get to see when he’s sitting in his kennel. Titan LOVES squeaky toys, playing tug, and fetch (when you throw the toy a few feet). We’re hoping after seeing these pictures, a potential adopter will fall in love with this goofy boy.

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I’m small and quiet. I wouldn’t be much trouble and I would love you to the moon and back!

Pinky is a nine-pound, nine-year-old Chihuahua. He is quite shy and loud noises scare him. He’s looking for a quiet family with older kids who would give him time and patience to gain confidence. He is house-trained and has lived with another dog. He has been overlooked by many potential adopters and we’re hoping that he’ll soon be discovered by his perfect fit of a person. Caitlin is very fond of him.

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Everyone says I’m just about perfect. I try my best.

This beautiful Collie mix is Jasmine. She is two years old and an exceptionally well-behaved girl. She is calm, affectionate, and quiet. She walks well on leash, loves to run with a person, and has an excellent history with children, other dogs, and even cats. She is a bit timid, so older kids would be the best fit. Jasmine loves treats but takes them gently. Here she was with Jolene this afternoon.

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You’re right, I’m not a dog.

Yes, this is a Dog Blog. However, Marianne has fallen for a cat named Lady Bug and she wanted me to meet her. After I heard Lady Bug’s story, I said I’d write about her on my post tonight. Lady Bug is an eleven-year-old Calico Manx mix. Her person died and so Lady is now at WHS feeling sad and lonely. She is quite shy, and so hangs out in the back of her cat kennel and people pass her by. She is eight pounds, affectionate and house-trained. We’re hoping a cat person will fall in love with this senior and give her another chance at a happy and loving home. She is a beautiful and special girl.

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Shelter Elves!

It was the second week of Shelter Elves and another group of caring, helpful, animal lovers and future responsible adult pet owners.

 

Willard ~ Adopted!

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Wallace ~ Adopted that afternoon!

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Murphy ~ Available!

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Winnie ~ Adoption holds (2)

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Sammie ~ Available!

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Update!

Opie

For all of Opie’s fans, I’m very happy to report that his leg surgery went well and he is now back at foster Sherrie’s house enjoying being catered to and recovering. He even got a massage from staff member Sara!

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That’s it for this week!

Hoping that every one of our current residents will be adopted very early in 2016!

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

23 Wednesday Dec 2015

Posted by adoptanoregondog in This Week's Featured WHS Dogs

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Dear Fellow Dog Lovers!

*** Merry Christmas! ***

It’s been an exciting week at Willamette Humane Society! Volunteers and dogs dressed in red and green, Shelter Elves camp kids got their pictures taken with a dog or cat, and the dogs helped me make our annual Merry Christmas video card! But first, there were twelve adoptions during the past week, and here are the Blog Dogs who are going to spend Christmas with their new families.

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Tiger Lilly was one of the camp kids’ favorites, so I took quite a few pictures of her on Monday. This one is my favorite. Shortly afterward, she went to her new home.

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On Sunday, I was taking pictures of new arrivals when an excited Marianne came to get me to take a picture of a fantastic donation to the shelter. It turns out this young lady, Kendra, and her family, adopted Dodger, a Beagle, in July of 2014. Kendra loves him so much and wanted to thank the shelter for giving her such a wonderful best friend. Here she is with her family’s amazing gifts for our dogs and cats! And that’s not all! Kendra has issued a challenge to her parents’ FB friends to donate to WHS this holiday season! Thank you, thank you, Kendra! Oh, and there will be a Dodger update at the end of this post.

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Koda, the SWIM DOG!

Koda, one of our longer residents, having arrived at WHS on November 7th, got to be Jolene’s swim dog last week. Jolene wrote this glowing report about her.

“Koda is a five-year-old smooth Fox Terrier mix. She had a wonderful afternoon today because she got to go to swim class at Bailey’s Journey. She rode nicely in the car and was friendly and curious toward others (people and dogs) in the pool area and at the pool itself. She walked right up to the water, but after getting her life vest on, had to have help getting into the pool. The first swim, she was a little hesitant, but by the second and third times in the pool she was swimming like a champ (and is quite a fast swimmer). She was able to climb up the steps and out of the pool by herself. She was very well-behaved and didn’t mind having the life vest put on and being towel dried after each swim. She seemed to really enjoy her outing today.

“Koda is also very smart. Linda C, longtime volunteer, and I worked with Koda for a bit in the training room before swim, and Koda knows wait, sit, down, and is working on leave it. She also willingly did some obstacle work (for treats of course). She would love to have a job to do, or possibly some agility training. Did I mention she is very smart? Lovely dog!”

We’re all hoping Koda will be adopted very soon!

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I’m a senior looking for a retirement home, and I’ll be your best friend, EVER!

Wallace is a seven-year-old Miniature Dachshund mix. He was adopted from us in 2013, after he had been found as a stray. Recently his person died and so Wallace is again back at the shelter. This sweet boy is as gentle and calm as he can be. He just wants to be with his peeps. He won’t be much trouble and will be a devoted family member. He’d like to be adopted by someone retired or with older kids, as he’s not a pup anymore. He’s had some sadness in his life and I’m so hoping his future will be bright with a loving forever home. Here he was with Linda on Sunday, and he even helped me practice for Monday when I took pictures of WHS’ Winter Break Youth Camp in the photo room.

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I’m a senior, too, waiting for my forever home.

Bo is another of my current favorites. He is an eleven-year-old Hound mix. Bo was adopted from WHS in 2005. He came to us this time from another shelter after he was found as a stray. He is quite shy at first meeting, but warms up quickly. He is a little happier than when he first arrived at the shelter, and has a spring in his step, but he still is quite sad. I asked him to pose with Caroline for my practice session in the photo room. We’re so hoping he’ll have a real forever home soon.

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Yes, I have opinions. Doesn’t everybody?

Ira is a one-year-old Dachshund mix who has THREE holds and will probably be going home tomorrow after being neutered. But I wanted to include him in this post anyway, because he is such a character, a big dog in a little body. Here he was with Marianne on Sunday.

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Caroline’s Pick of the Week!

Elliot is an enthusiastic, sixty-seven-pound one-year-old Lab mix who is looking for a special home. He’d like potential adopters to know that he is house-trained, but is still working on his basic skills. Luckily for both his new peeps and him, a WHS training class is included in his adoption package! This youngster is looking for a cat-free home as well as one without small children, as he doesn’t like to share his food or toys. While he would enjoy having dog friends to romp with, he’d like to be the only dog in the family. Elliot loves to play fetch and would be a great candidate for learning dock diving or agility work since he can easily jump a four-foot fence. Caroline fell for this energetic boy instantly. We’re hoping Elliot won’t have to wait too long for his perfect person fit.

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Looking for a dog with spunk who is also loving? Look no more!

Meet Polly Pocket, a two-year-old Chihuahua mix. This is her second time at WHS. She was adopted last February, but was found as a stray and came back to us through another shelter. Polly is a little shy at first, but what a cooperative poser she was for my practice session! She is house-trained and would do best with older children or just adults. Here she was with Caroline. She is so cute, I’m amazed she hasn’t been scooped up already.

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*** Merry Christmas from Shelter Dogs 2015! ***

Here is our annual video Christmas card to you!

 

 

Shelter Elves!

I had a terrific time taking these pictures of the WHS Winter Youth Campers. They are great kids who will care about shelter animals as adults.

Indigo ~ adopted!

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Greg ~ adopted!

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Loralie ~ available!

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Dani ~ available!

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Styx ~ available!

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Polly Pocket ~ available!

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Tiger Lilly ~ adopted!

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Bella ~ available!

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Updates!

I have some TERRIFIC updates to pass on!

Dodger

You’ll remember from earlier in my post that Dodger was the reason WHS received the wonderful donation from Kendra’s family. Here was Dodger when he was still at the shelter.

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This is the update from his family.

“Here are a few pictures of Dodger. The first one is when we took a long week camping trip.  We went up the Oregon Coast. The second one is in front of the Christmas tree this year. The third one I just had to send. It was when we also went camping and you can see he is DOG TIRED. The last one is when we all went fishing at Lost Creek down in Southern Oregon.  We went on the boat and he did great, he loved the wind in his ears. We drive down to Grants Pass a lot to see my in-laws and he loves to go.  He is very good on the drive.  He has adjusted very good here.  We have been told by other people that Beagles are tricksters but with him that is not a problem. He has two acres to run. We adopted him on July 26, 2014. He is very happy.”
 

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Delco/Dakota

I was very pleased to get another update about Dakota. I think it’s safe to say he is settling well into his new home!

“Dakota enjoys long walks, sprinting in the back yard, tediously pulling the stuffing out of his stuffed animals, car rides, and SLEEPING. Our kitties are warming up to him slowly but we are already in love. This sweet boy is the perfect addition to our family.”

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Pal

Pal continues to enjoy being loved by his new family. We are so happy for this boy to finally have a forever home! Think he’s learned to relax?

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Hoggie/Danner

Hoggie was one of my all-time favorite dogs. He came to the shelter on May 5, 2012. I immediately fell in love with his big head and happy-go-lucky personality.

HoggieI spent as much time with him as I could and he became my teaching assistant for groups of kids. Here’s what I wrote.

“When planning for this week’s six sessions of first graders, I decided that Hoggie would be a perfect new assistant, and he was. He charmed everyone with his wonderful manners and personality. He showed the kids how to meet a dog safely and performed all of his skills eagerly for them (and for bits of cheese, his favorite treat).
 On Monday he was so tired by the middle of the third
 session that he fell asleep with his head in my lap while I 
was talking about him to the students. On Tuesday he
 didn’t fall asleep, but was ready for a quiet relaxing time
 with me after the kids left. We debriefed over some cheese
 and I told him I was very proud of his presentations. I was
 especially pleased that even though at first a few of the
 kids were a little nervous around such a big dog, by the
 end of each session, Hoggie had won them over with his
 gentle ways and his comical roll-overs. Their smiles as
 they petted him made me feel so good!”

page1image108642I began to worry about Hoggie as the weeks went by and he wasn’t adopted. I could  tell he was getting stressed in the shelter environment. Then at the end of May, he was found by his forever family and I was over the moon.

Here is his family’s update:

“Hi! I can’t believe I have not written you about Danner in years! He is still doing great! He is currently living in the same forever home that he first went to after the shelter. I originally adopted him when I was living temporarily at my parents’ house, so that was his first home and I was his first adoptive owner. Since then, he has traveled with me to live in Beaverton and Bend! He is back in Monmouth now with my parents and has been for a couple years. We just decided that was his forever place and he couldn’t be happier!!! My parents absolutely love and adore him like their own child (they’re empty nesters 😉 )!! He is so spoiled and has brought so much fun and joy to our whole family. Every time I talk to or see my parents, they tell me a new Danner story. :)”

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On that happy note, that’s it for this week! Enjoy the holidays!

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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