[TeddieXRuxpin]

Originally Posted by Dakota Spirit

Seriously...that's enough talk. Let's see some action .

Yep...I'm comin' to see you Teddie. There's a few of these babies that need to come live with me .

Hey, come on down! We're open next weekend lol. I come across so many I'd take home if I really could. It's hard to leave and wait until the next week to see them. They all pull at your heart strings and once you work one work an adoption one day there is no going back.

[Shaina]

Originally Posted by TeddieXRuxpin

Well I really wish you lived here or would do a long road trip. She's been in the shelter most of her life and is around 1-2 years old I do believe. Everyone was rooting for her today!

I wish I did too...and I really have to keep myself from adopting a second dog before we find a place to live when we move this summer. Not to mention the time and cost of a road trip to Texas. I can't believe she's been in the shelter that long without anyone taking her home...she's adorable! How big is she? 40-50lbs? (It's hard to tell from that angle). Perhaps if she's still there in July-August (and for her sake I sincerely hope she's not), I will have a chance of doing something about it.

[TeddieXRuxpin]

Originally Posted by Shaina

I wish I did too...and I really have to keep myself from adopting a second dog before we find a place to live when we move this summer. Not to mention the time and cost of a road trip to Texas. I can't believe she's been in the shelter that long without anyone taking her home...she's adorable! How big is she? 40-50lbs? (It's hard to tell from that angle). Perhaps if she's still there in July-August (and for her sake I sincerely hope she's not), I will have a chance of doing something about it.

Oh no she's much smaller than that, but can really hold her own. I'd say she's between 20-25 pounds. So she's pretty small.. The pictures make her look bigger. Are you looking for a bigger dog?

I really do hope she gets adopted before then because her time would be up way before that. The next time the city comes(2 weeks) I'll ask what's going on with her and if she's been adopted. This is a bad picture, but it shows the length of her legs..

[Dakota Spirit]

Originally Posted by TeddieXRuxpin

Hey, come on down! We're open next weekend lol. I come across so many I'd take home if I really could. It's hard to leave and wait until the next week to see them. They all pull at your heart strings and once you work one work an adoption one day there is no going back.

-nods- I know how that goes. I try to be careful and not get two attached - but I've had a few instances where I really let my emotions run away. It's hard not to, when there are so many sad faces looking for forever homes.

[Mr Pooch]

Ted i love it when you post these pictures,like i said before i see a story when i look in their eyes,its strange but when we look into people eyes that have been through s*** you can tell but the majority of dogs eyes you've posted just read "please i'll be nice give me some love mannnnn) i said the majority because my favourite is kaia(i wanted to call my daughter that but her mum said no) she has sad eyes, and shes so loveable,i suppose some dogs go through so much bulls**** that not even their eyes can lie.

[Inga]

Originally Posted by digits mama

Come on Inga...win that dang lottery

I want them all but my heart bleeds for Dexter, Willy, Bella, Blackie, Aww shoot..all of them.

Hey, I am trying, I can only do my part, the rest is in God's hands. I will keep Teddie's rescue in mind though if I do. Paying for a spay/neuter clinic in the area would help soooo much too. digits mama, you would probably have space for all those pups too wouldn't you? Just need to know if you will be needing gas money or a van when I win the lottery so you can pick them all up. Pray folks pray. If Shaina's dog get adopted, no worries, we will be able to all help her find the perfect dog for her and the little dog she likes will hopefully have a great new home as well. How sad is it that a dog has never known love?

[Shaina]

Originally Posted by TeddieXRuxpin

Oh no she's much smaller than that, but can really hold her own. I'd say she's between 20-25 pounds. So she's pretty small.. The pictures make her look bigger. Are you looking for a bigger dog?

I really do hope she gets adopted before then because her time would be up way before that. The next time the city comes(2 weeks) I'll ask what's going on with her and if she's been adopted. This is a bad picture, but it shows the length of her legs..

No no, I'm happy with any dog over 10-15 pounds. In fact, I actually like her size better than 40-50 lbs...after all Kim was supposed to be 20-30 lbs. I just thought she looked bigger than that.

There's no chance of a no-kill type rescue pulling her or anything? I mean, she's so young, and a very adoptable size really. Not to mention adorable and sweet. I would be the worst rescue worker ever...now I'm getting all worked up over a dog I haven't even met and am trying to remember if I know anyone in Texas I really really wish I were in a position to take her now...argh

Originally Posted by Inga

How sad is it that a dog has never known love?

No kidding, to grow up in a shelter like that...I mean at least with fostered dogs you know they are loved and given lots of attention, even if they never really "belong." Even in the best shelter, the staff only has so much time to spend on an individual dog...

[TeddieXRuxpin]

Originally Posted by Shaina

No no, I'm happy with any dog over 10-15 pounds. In fact, I actually like her size better than 40-50 lbs...after all Kim was supposed to be 20-30 lbs. I just thought she looked bigger than that.

There's no chance of a no-kill type rescue pulling her or anything? I mean, she's so young, and a very adoptable size really. Not to mention adorable and sweet. I would be the worst rescue worker ever...now I'm getting all worked up over a dog I haven't even met and am trying to remember if I know anyone in Texas I really really wish I were in a position to take her now...argh

Oh that wasn't my intention. I don't want you getting worked up; I know that feeling and have gotten sucked into the black hole a wopping 6 times lol.

I don't know that I should tell you anything else lol.

Since they've had her so long I don't know how long she'll have, but you don't hear of Kill shelters holding dogs for years. I don't know how long they've had her, but the girl I was talking to about her today said she'd been there for a long time. And our rescue is just packed right now. We're up to our eyes in fur, tails, and paws at the moment. She may be there still in July/Aug, it's just really hard to say for sure. We had a few dogs from the city that have been in the shelter for a while. One that is now an adult was either born at or given up right after he was born and is still there. This city shelter is a very nice one though. Pateint and gives the dogs a long time before they put them down..I thinkt he estimated time is 6 months, but it's a lot of the time longer than that. I'm told (can't bring myself to go) they hold over 300+ dogs and cats there. hey just moved to a huge building and it's nice, clean, well built. It's huge and you just know you'd come out with a dog on leash one way or another. I've yet to go just for this reason.

Originally Posted by Mr Pooch

Ted i love it when you post these pictures,like i said before i see a story when i look in their eyes,its strange but when we look into people eyes that have been through s*** you can tell but the majority of dogs eyes you've posted just read "please i'll be nice give me some love mannnnn) i said the majority because my favourite is kaia(i wanted to call my daughter that but her mum said no) she has sad eyes, and shes so loveable,i suppose some dogs go through so much bulls**** that not even their eyes can lie.

One of the hardest parts is packing all the city dogs back up. You don't feel so bad for the fosters because they get to go back to an actual home where they're fed, played with and loved on. Everytime I've fostered it's more of a new family member while it lasts and then they move on up to the next best thing..a new home where they're the center of attention.

Originally Posted by Inga

Hey, I am trying, I can only do my part, the rest is in God's hands. I will keep Teddie's rescue in mind though if I do. Paying for a spay/neuter clinic in the area would help soooo much too. digits mama, you would probably have space for all those pups too wouldn't you? Just need to know if you will be needing gas money or a van when I win the lottery so you can pick them all up. Pray folks pray. If Shaina's dog get adopted, no worries, we will be able to all help her find the perfect dog for her and the little dog she likes will hopefully have a great new home as well. How sad is it that a dog has never known love?

That's were we come in a lot of the time. Besides talking to people and answering questions our job is to love on them. I know so many dogs that come into adoptions ready to go because they know all of the people. Jelly bean came running over to me today and didn't want any one esle. She's now 6 months old and I've seen her constant since she was 6 weeks old. So there is a part that is like a huge doggy freindly family and that I think does comfort them at least a little bit. It helps me to think so.

[digits mama]

One day Inga...I want to do just that. If I had the time and everything was paid for, I would in a heartbeat. I will soon adopt a dog in need, I look everyday. I would love to do it now but these 2 pups I have now arent quite ready yet. But once one looks at me with the talking eyes close to me.I will be so there.

I have already came t h i s c l o s e 3 times in the last month looking at petfinder but they got adopted before I could get to them.

you guys rock.

[Shaina]

Originally Posted by TeddieXRuxpin

Oh that wasn't my intention. I don't want you getting worked up; I know that feeling and have gotten sucked into the balc hole a wopping 6 times lol.

I don't know that I should tell you anything else lol.

No, I realize you didn't intend that. I just got sucked in unexpectedly, and am frustrated because I can't do anything to help.

Was one of your "black holes" Elliott, by chance?

[TeddieXRuxpin]

Originally Posted by Shaina

No, I realize you didn't intend that. I just got sucked in unexpectedly, and am frustrated because I can't do anything to help.

Was one of your "black holes" Elliott, by chance?

Well I will do my best to keep you updated.

Yes! He was one who contributed to my huge black hole.. Teddie is the one that really made it clear though. Out of six Ted's the only one that has stayed so far. So far are the key words here.

[FriendsOfZoe]

Originally Posted by TeddieXRuxpin

Denver is a Aussie/maybe Border Collie mix also with the city. He's full of energy and a goof ball. His markings were so different. He wasn't to happy about the camera.

Has Denver been adopted yet? He's so beautiful. I would think a cutie like that would get a home pretty quickly...but if not, I may have to take a very very long road trip to Texas!

[MegaMuttMom]

I love all the pictures but Tyler, boy oh boy, something about Tyler made me reply to this thread. I love him from afar.

[TeddieXRuxpin]

Originally Posted by FriendsOfZoe

Has Denver been adopted yet? He's so beautiful. I would think a cutie like that would get a home pretty quickly...but if not, I may have to take a very very long road trip to Texas!

I'm not sure since he's with the city. I work with ADB so I have to ask the city workers when they come down. Next time they come I'll be sure to ask about him. He was so full of energy and a nice size dog (not to big yet not small) a lovey boy.

Originally Posted by MegaMuttMom

I love all the pictures but Tyler, boy oh boy, something about Tyler made me reply to this thread. I love him from afar.

Tyler is a favorite with us too. His big pork belly and funny personality just makes everyone melt. Hid ears are pretty funny too; one stays up and one stays down all the time.

[Puppy_love_122]

Awww I love them all. So cute, I dont see how people could get rid of those cute faces. I think Dexter is the cutest thing, he reminds he of the grinch's dog, lol.

[TeddieXRuxpin]

Today was beautiful and we had a flood of people come into the adoption. We didn't have the city with us this week, but we had a full house and quite a few guest fosters. So once again I have a lot of pictures so stay with me.. lol

A new foster, Bosco a Sibe (husky) mix and what a doll! He was terrified the whole day, but took wonderful pictures. He had a runny nose while we were open, but once dogs started to leave and not so many people were coming in he popped up and started looking around. Next week will be better.


Moose has been with us for a little while, but this was only his second adoption. He's been going through heartworm treatment and next week will be his last round. He's doing fantastic and coming along beautifully. He's an Australian Shepherd/ Saint Bernard mix and very skinny at 60 pounds. He was one of my new favorites because of his personality. And he's got a nub.. hehe



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[TeddieXRuxpin]

Tonka was just a burst of energy. We seem to have at least one of those kinds of dog a week; usually more. He was out of has crate the most because he couldn't stay still. He's a very good and gentle dog, the perfect size too.

Mikey touched a special spot in my heart and seemed to bond with me over everyone. He's an estimated 2 year old Shih Tzu. He was found Matted over his entire body, down to the skin, and in pain. He caught my eye because he reminds me so much of Ted only he's much smaller. He's got the same eye condition and wanted me to get him out and just hold him all day. I almost came home with a new Shih Tzu, but Ted and my whole family would have killed me.. I bet He and Ted would have hit it off though. I told one of the volunteers I wish I could have Mikey's personality and Ted's overall look..Although now that I've seen him all cut down I want to go shave Teddie.

Savana is a sleepy baby who keeps to herself. She slept most of the day and when I got her out she woke up like I do..jump and give that evil eye.. lol We were a perfect fit, sleepy, lazy, and quiet.

Moe... A Cocker Spaniel and the mean brute of them all. He wanted to start a fight with all of the dog no matter their size. He's a real beauty, but what a brat! He was a guest foster along with Tonka and Gabby 2.

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[TeddieXRuxpin]

Gabby 2; I say two because we have another Gabby and this was one of our guests. She is an American Bull Dog/Boxer mix. He wasn't to happy about being there today, but it was her first time in a crate and also around that many dogs. She's a real sweet dog and about 3 years old. She was found my her foster and has had several health problems. I was told she has mamory tumors and has had a litter of pups in the past. She's had a rough life and needs a nice place to rest her paws at.

Kodiak and Ranger have a good looking home to go to. A couple want to take them both..what a hand full! They have a Chow mix who got along with them and played with both. I'll miss Ranger's face. I think he's an eeyore dog..he walks aloof and has the exact same expression on his face all day no matter what he's doing.


The two Lab/Weim puppies also have a home lined up to go together. Teh home check has been done and it looks great. It's good they can stay together; I think they're just going to blossom.

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Copper joined us again and I could never get tired of looking at that face. Everyone wants to take him home, but no one will. It's sad, but he's got a nice life with his foster so it's a waiting game for now. We dressed him up with a Jelly Belly(?) and took pictures of him. I think he looked cute in it.

Gabby also decided to join us today and is getting bigger and bigger. I would have a whole house of dogs if I really could. I always have a big long list of the dogs that would have come home this day. I'm glad I've got something to hold me back and the fact I already have four at home. I stayed after closing so I got some cute shots. We're open from noon to 4p.m. and I was there until about 8p.m. All of the dogs had calm..it was very pleasant. I am only posting this because I love her nose!!


Puppies Troy and Ripley..still sleeping.

And a set of three pups with sarcoptic mange..I don't have much to say on that topic *rolls eyes*


Ok all done..

[Mr Pooch]

Originally Posted by TeddieXRuxpin

Today was beautiful and we had a flood of people come into the adoption. We didn't have the city with us this week, but we had a full house and quite a few guest fosters. So once again I have a lot of pictures so stay with me.. lol

A new foster, Bosco a Sibe (husky) mix and what a doll! He was terrified the whole day, but took wonderful pictures. He had a runny nose while we were open, but once dogs started to leave and not so many people were coming in he popped up and started looking around. Next week will be better.


Moose has been with us for a little while, but this was only his second adoption. He's been going through heartworm treatment and next week will be his last round. He's doing fantastic and coming along beautifully. He's an Australian Shepherd/ Saint Bernard mix and very skinny at 60 pounds. He was one of my new favorites because of his personality. And he's got a nub.. hehe



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Ted that pooch looks just like one i was telling dakota i loved yesterday,he/she is beautiful