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

31 Wednesday Oct 2018

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Dear Fellow Dog Lovers,


 

I’m back from a wonderful trip to visit family in Michigan. I got back home in time to attend the annual Bowser’s Boo Bash, Willamette Humane Society’s biggest fundraiser of the year. It was a joyful evening, full of wonderful costumes, great food, and fantastic auction items. But the BEST news of all is that we broke a record! A total of $145,000 was raised to help WHS continue to care for homeless dogs and cats! I was there taking pictures for WHS, and I thought I’d share a few of them with you. The theme of the evening was going to a Halloween Prom.

One of the silent auction items.

 

There were several dog greeters. Marianne brought her date, King, a giant teddy bear of a dog who was waiting to be adopted. I’m thrilled to report that he went to his new home on Monday! He is twelve years old and a hospice adoption. He was a huge hit.

 

Two other greeters were WHS alumni. You’ll remember Buddy from many updates in my posts. He was dashing in his tux.

 

Duffy enjoyed some lap time as he greeted arrivals.

 

There were some kitten greeters, also.

 

And lots of interesting outfits!

 

Even Caesar the No Drama Llama stopped by to wish WHS well.

 

There was lots of excitement as the live auction unfolded.

 

It was an evening to remember and be grateful for all of the generous supporters of WHS.

 

 

 

On Sunday it was back to the shelter to meet the new dog arrivals. But I decided to write this week’s post about four long-termers who have been waiting way too long for their new families. I’m hoping that maybe THIS week their forever people will find them. I’m going to start with Hoagie.

 

I’ve been here ten months…I really would like a home.

Hoagie is a goofy, almost four-year-old Lab mix. He has been working on his manners with our Behavior and Training Team and has made excellent progress. This boy LIVES to learn with reward-based training. He loves going on adventures like going to the beach, parks, hiking, coffee runs, you name it, Hoagie is eagerly on board. He can also entertain himself with food puzzles if you are busy, and snuggle when it’s time to relax. He now knows basic commands, walks politely with his head halter, and has recently taken up reading.

 

 

Hoagie will need a home with older teenage kids, no cats, and he’d like to be your only dog. But he’ll be all you need. He decided I needed to make him a movie to help get him adopted. Here it is.

 

 

 

 

You’ve heard of the Energizer Bunny? Well…

Are you looking for an active, happy-go-lucky, playful, bouncy dog who will keep you in stitches? Look no further than Hank, a two-year-old mixed breed (care to guess?) boy. Hank has been waiting for his new home since August, and, like Hoagie, is part of the Behavior and Training Team. He, too, has improved a great deal since arriving at WHS. Hank thrives with rewards-based training and is an eager learner. He is house-trained and absolutely loves people. He came to us from an overcrowded shelter in California so we don’t know when he became fearful of other dogs. However he has been working on being braver with the Training Team. Hank will need a home with older children and no cats.

 

One of Hank’s favorite people is Chelsea, our BTT Manager, and he asked me to make a movie with her. Hank may be one of the happiest dogs alive!

 

 

 

 

I’m a bit shy, but if you give me a little time, I’ll be your best friend.

Brinx arrived at WHS last July, a very timid and nervous five-year-old mixed breed boy. He quickly won the hearts of everyone whom he met with his gentle, calm nature. He is another BTT dog and over time he has gradually become less shy, though it takes him a little while to feel safe with a new person. This may be why potential adopters have walked past his kennel. We wonder if Brinx spent most of his time outdoors, as he still seems nervous being in Mary’s Place. He will need a patient, understanding family who will give him the space and time he needs to settle into a new home. But he will be so worth the effort.

Brinx is house-trained and spent some time in a foster home where he was a very polite guest, was good when left alone, sleeping on the floor beside the foster’s bed. He is still nervous in new experiences and has a high prey-drive for squirrels, birds, and cats. (No family cats for this boy!) So he will need an alert family and a high fence. Brinx has a good history with children about ten and older. He is a bit picky about his dog friends, so would need to meet any potential family dog. What does Brinx like to do more than anything else, you ask? Play fetch! He is very athletic and I was amazed when I saw him do this on Sunday while going after a tennis ball.

 

I decided it was time for a movie for Brinx so that potential adopters could see how happy and relaxed he is outside of his kennel. We’re hoping the right family will find Brinx soon. He so deserves a quiet, loving home.

 

 

 

 

Yep, I’m still here waiting. Do you think you’ll be coming soon?

Carly is still waiting for her forever family. She has been waiting since May 3. I have written about her many times. She has been adopted twice, but neither was the right fit for our girl. Carly is wonderful with people and most dogs. She is house-trained and loves treats (especially cheese) and loves to learn new skills. She will need a feline-free home (cats are too much fun to chase) and a fenced yard. She needs a family with older kids, about thirteen and up, as she can be quite exuberant. Since she can become anxious if there is a lot of activity outside the house, a quiet, more rural area would be ideal for this sweet girl. She wants nothing more than to be around her peeps.

 

Happily, Carly has been spending time in a foster home with volunteer Susan. It’s been a wonderful break from the shelter. Just before settling in at Susan’s, Marianne took Carly for an outside adventure. Here is the story of their day together.

“Carly is an absolutely wonderful dog who has been at the shelter far too long. She is quiet in her kennel and not as wiggly as a lot of the other dogs, but she is every bit as deserving of a wonderful home. Carly takes a little bit of time to warm up, but then she loves to be with her people. 

I took her to a local park for an outing to give her a little change of scenery. She was perfectly well-behaved and really enjoyed being outdoors. She rides wonderfully in the car and is perfect on leash. Carly loves to explore and is very much a water dog.  She found geese and disc golf fascinating – I assume she had never seen either before. While Carly is selective about her dog friends, she is not reactive when she sees dogs while walking. She loves people and really enjoys the sights and scents of nature. She would make a wonderful companion!”

 

And there you have it. Four long-term shelter dogs who are still waiting for a family of their own. Those of us who love these dogs continue to hope that just the right people will read about them and realize they have found their new best friend. Stay tuned.

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

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

03 Wednesday Oct 2018

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Dear Fellow Dog Lovers,

If you are a regular reader of my posts, you know that I have a special love for older dogs at the shelter. This week I want to start out by telling you about Daija. This twelve-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier mix came to WHS because her family was moving and couldn’t take her with them.

This happened at our first meeting. See why my heart melted?

 

Daija has a wonderful history with children and—are you ready—cats! Yes, you read that right, cats! In fact, she is slightly embarrassed to admit that she is a little scared of sassy cats. She is selective about other dogs, but her behavior has been improving in our playgroups. Daija loves all people. She is affectionate, happy, and active. She is house-trained (she rolled her eyes when I asked her), smart and still eager to learn new things. And she enjoys posing for pictures.

Being twelve, Daija does have some signs of age, mainly several fatty lumps (lipomas). They are harmless, don’t bother her, and because of her age, our shelter vet decided it was best not to try to remove them.

On Sunday, Caroline, Marianne, and I took this sweetest of girls into Mary’s Place where she charmed us all with her happy, enthusiastic personality. We’re hoping someone with a love of seniors will scoop this girl up soon!

 

 

 

 

I may look like I’m grown up, but I’m really just a big pup! 

Looking for a young, active dog who will make a great camping, jogging, or running partner? Do we have a dog for you! Loni is a one-year-old ham who loves to go for walks, run, and be with people. He is one of our transfers from our sister shelter in Hawaii. He is thrilled to be in Oregon and can’t wait to meet his forever family. Here he was on Sunday with Marianne.

Loni is not just a people dog. He LOVES romping with other canines and has had a great time in both our shelter and public playgroups. He likes to play rough and rowdy with other social dogs. Loni walks nicely on leash, takes treats gently,, and loves to play fetch, bringing the object back and dropping it in your lap (as you will see shortly). In the spirit of full disclosure, however, this youngster is still learning not to jump on people when he’s excited. Because of this and his size, he should go home with older children.

Linda, Marianne, Caroline, Megan and I had a delightful time with this exuberant youngster in Mary’s Place.

 

And then Loni had an idea.

Here ya go, Loni!

 

 

 

 

I’ve been here a month and I’m getting kind of stressed. I’m hoping my new family will find me soon and take me home!

Terry was found as a stray in early September. He is about three years old and is an American Staffordshire Terrier mix. Terry LOVES people. He’s not so crazy about other dogs. In fact, he is dog-selective and would be happy to be an only dog. He is becoming quite stressed after a month at the shelter and we’re hoping he’ll be adopted soon. I mean, look at that face!

Terry is not the right dog for everybody. He is a big boy who has not gotten the rewards-based training he should have, and so pulls when going for walks. At 75 pounds, he can pull hard. He is working on this and trying to do better. The fact that he loves cheese bits will help in training him. Terry can also be possessive of his toys. Because of this he will need to go home with dog-savvy people and older kids.

But! Terry is also a ham, a love bug, and a delightful character. He even agreed to pose like this in the hopes of being irresistibly adoptable.

 

 

We had a lot of fun with this beefy guy in Mary’s Place. He really enjoyed the time out of his kennel with Caroline, Marianne, and me.

 

 

 

 

Guess what! I got to go on an adventure!

I’ve written about Carly many times and still she waits for her perfect fit of a family. This is what I wrote last week, in case you missed it:

Carly is a four-year-old Retriever mix whom I’ve written about several times. She is a favorite of many at the shelter and has been waiting for her “just right” family since May 3. She has been adopted twice, but neither was the right fit for this girl. Carly is wonderful with people and most dogs, though she seems to prefer calmer dogs who are not rough and rowdy. Because she can be picky at times, she will need to meet any potential dog siblings. Carly is house-trained and loves treats (especially cheese) and loves to learn new skills. She will need a feline-free home (cats are too much fun to chase) and a fenced yard, five feet or higher. Carly would not be a good apartment dog. She needs a family with older teenage kids, as she can be quite exuberant. Since she can become anxious if there is a lot of activity outside the house, a quiet, more rural area would be ideal for this sweet girl. She wants nothing more than to be around her peeps.

Today I got this great report and pictures from volunteer Megan about taking Carly on a respite.

“On Saturday I took Carly to Keizer Rapids Park to give her a break from the shelter, and we had a great time! Carly rides very well in the car and was easy to walk on leash in open areas and along the walking paths. She loved to explore and smell all the unusual new scents, but was easily redirected if I wanted her to move away from something less than desirable (mainly rabbit poop, which she thought smelled very interesting!). She also was willing to take breaks with me, and lounge around for a few minutes. Of note, Carly is dog-selective (meaning she enjoys being around some dogs but not all). She was very aware of the dogs that passed us, but made no noise or moves—she just watched them as they went by. She is a little shy of new people at first, but does warm up quickly if you show her a little patience and kindness. She isn’t overly affectionate, but does seem very happy to spend time with her person and will definitely be up for any adventures her future family want to take her on. Overall, she is a wonderful dog who will make a loving addition to the right family!”

Carly has been waiting for her perfect family fit for a long time. Her many fans at WHS hope she won’t have to wait too much longer.

 

 

Bandit is an eight-month-old German Shepherd mix, here with Christine.

 

 

 

Cash is a six-year-old mixed-breed girl on her afternoon outing with Gail.

 

 

 

Marianne spent some time with Achilles, a one-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier mix, in Mary’s place on Sunday.

 

 

 

 

Rocket

Remember Rocket? He was a big boy with lots of energy. He arrived in early June in 2017, was adopted twice and returned. He became one of our long-termers.

 

Then in September, he was adopted again. His new person sent a wonderful update a few weeks later. I had made a movie about him while he was waiting to find his forever home, and last week I got a notice that there was a comment about it on my YouTube channel. This is what it said:

“I just found this video in my ‘watch later’ folder. I actually adopted Rocket on 9/15/17, and I couldn’t be happier! He has brought so much joy to my life, and this video brought tears to my eyes.”

I’m hoping we’ll get another update with pictures soon.

 

On a personal note, I’m heading to Michigan for my annual visit with family. I’ll be posting again on October 31. I hope to be able to report that all of today’s shelter dogs have found their forever homes.

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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