I have a real soft spot for Rottweiler's.....

I have a real soft spot for Rottweiler's.
My first love was a Rottweiler, she was such a sweet baby and lived with me through my rough teenage years, until she sadly died of cancer when I was 19 years old. She would sleep in my bed, cuddle with me, listen to me and just be there for me through everything.
Her name was Nita and she was a sweetheart!

The reason I bough that up is I came across a real sad and disgusting case of neglect towards a Rottweiler in Israel.
The dogs name is Jake and he is 1 years old.
His owners have been holding him chained to a tight and very short heavy metal chain in the backyard no matter what the weather was like (and in Israel it gets REALLY HOT). He was beaten on a regular basis. (he crawls up into a little ball anytime someone raises his hand next to him) When found he was weighing only 26 Kilo (about 52 lbs) which is half the weight a dog his size should weigh, and having real struggles standing up. He was been fed a small plate of food once a week and who knows how often he drank water.

Despite all of this he is affectionate and loving!
He is now in need of a home.

Located in Israel.
Telephone for adoption info: 972-54-7266-550

Boy gathers birthday gifts for animal shelter

Signs with typical motivational phases that say "leadership" and "possibilities" adorn the plain white walls of the Lake Dallas Animal Services lobby. The cliche work-harder signs just happen to describe the atypical actions of a nine-year-old boy from Lake Dallas.

On day wile watching TV, Collin Culberson was inspired by the story of others helping animal shelters and decided he would do the same. Culberson asked birthday party guests to donate to the animal shelter instead of giving him presents.


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Rio was left by his family at the shelter.....

Got this message today...

I am a volunteer at the Edison Animal Shelter. I am writing about a great all around dog at the Edison Animal Shelter, "Rio." (cage 15) Rio was left by his family at the shelter in June, on what was to be a temporary stay, however, they never returned for him.

Rio is a young, brindle, unneutered male who appears to be a pit/(maybe Lax) mix. It is the Edison Shelter's policy not to adopt out pits or pit mixes to individuals; they must go to rescues. Because of this, Rio must find a rescue to get out of the shelter! He is a great dog and walks well on leash. He was evaluated by a dog trainer and did not show any dog aggression. He is friendly, and has a good disposition. He is not a high energy dog, and would be fine with 2 walks a day and a little play time.

A placement with a rescue must be found for him. Are you able to help, or do you have any suggestions as to who I might contact to help place him?

Any assistance will be very much appreciated.
Thank you.

Elda Hubbard
eldahubbard@hotmail.com

http://www.oldies.org.uk

http://www.oldies.org.uk is a great organization in the UK that helps older dogs find homes.

The above picture is one of there urgent cases.

Here is his story (go to there website if you can help):

Max came into Oldies Club care as an emergency case recently after his elderly owner had a fall and broke his hip and wasn’t found for several days. Very sadly we’ve since heard that his owner died. Max’s owner was agoraphobic and so Max is used to his constant company. At the moment having had such a big change in his life, he can become stressed if he is left alone even for short periods. He prefers to sleep in the same room as his person too. All this is very understandable given that he has lost his beloved owner and is no doubt worried he will be left alone again, but it does mean that he needs a very special and understanding fosterer or foster family.

Max is 11 years old and apart from his worries about being left, is a laid-back, placid boy who loves everyone. He adores people of all ages and he’s great with children. We think he’s also rather handsome too! He doesn’t need much walking: in fact he’d probably be quite happy just with access to a garden to potter about in.

He is currently in a foster home in Bracknell, Berks and his foster mum adores him, but we now need to find Max a permanent home or another foster place, as he gets quite upset about being left. He needs someone who can be around to keep him company most of the time, or perhaps a family environment where there is always someone in the house.

Is there anyone around most of the time who would like to open up their home to this wonderful old gent?

The sad stories are pouring in today....

***URGENT*** REBA HAS ONE DAY TO LIVE***
Bladen Animal Control Centre, Elizabethtown NC
Plott Hound X. Young adult. This poor girl is looking for a home and would love to go to yours. She is sweet and friendly. Please help her!! TRANSPORT AVAILABLE! If you're unable to adopt, please consider sponsoring her!!!
Contacts:
Phone: 910-876-0539
Name: Silvia Kim
email: bladenpets@yahoo.com

Forgotten Friends of Long Island is in urgent need of foster and permanent homes for the sweet dogs they rescue.

Forgotten Friends of Long Island is in urgent need of foster and permanent homes for the sweet dogs they rescue.

Please consider becoming a foster home and making a small difference in an animals life.

Above are some pictures of the dogs seeking homes.

contact: Rosanne if you can help >> (516)945-4235
info@forgottenfriendsoflongisland.org

Omen needs a home!

Omen found us on the street last December -- we were out with our other dogs, and noticed a white, silent ghost dog following us in the night rain.

Long story short, we adopted him, planning to keep him forever, but our financial circumstances changed, and we have had to move, keeping only two of our four rescues. Guido, the italian greyhound, was pretty easy to find a home for, but we have really been struggling to find a good home for Omen.

He was in awful shape when we met him, but over the past six months has turned into one of the sweetest, calmest, lowest-maintenance dogs ever. He turned out to be completely deaf -- we really didn't know what to do with a deaf dog, but were able to teach him a few commands, and I know he would learn tons in the right environment / with the right handler.

He needs to go to a home with at least one other dog, and would be great in a home with children. We don't know about cats yet. Two small caveats: he still sometimes has nightmares, from which he wakes up growling. It's scary-sounding, but just noise, but any new family for him would need to be warned. Also, he needs to be fed at least ten feet away from other dogs. He can't stand dogs walking around behind him or sneaking up toward his food bowl while he's eating -- the only aggression he's ever shown was toward another of our dogs who did just that while he was eating.

Right now Omen is staying with a friend in the Bronx, but he's already been there almost two weeks and I know Justin (who had a very full life and a rescue pit mix already) is a bit overwhelmed. I have been posting and reposting on Craigslist without much response. I am sure, especially in this horrible economy, that you are busy and your volunteers have all the dogs they can handle, but is there any way you could help us find a new home for Omen? I don't think Justin can keep him for much longer, and we are already pushing the limits in our new building with our two dogs.

Thank you very much,
Marie
(646-942-7290)
kfmarie@gmail.com

Forgotten Friends of Long Island

Forgotten Friends of Long Island currently has 4 dogs up for adoption/ foster.

Here is the list:

Poppy - Sr. Male Chow mix
Sonny - 8 yr. old Shep mix
Buddy - 1.5 year old pit mix
Pugsley - 10 year old blind pug male

Contact them ASAP if you can help: http://www.forgottenfriendsoflongisland.org/

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