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Happy Tails - A Book!

Calling all adoptive dog parents!!! The Happy Tails Books are looking for rescue stories of Boxers, German Shepherds, Chihuahuas, and Pugs. Please see their website for more information.

Here's a brief description of what they want you to share:

Share a "Tail"

Let's honor your wonderful adopted dogs by featuring their stories in a book! We have many "Lost Souls: Found!" books in the works, so regardless of your dog's breed, we want to hear about them!

You can submit information for one of several sections in our books. Longer stories (600-1200 words, please!) will be considered for features. Shorter stories, preferably no more than a paragraph in length, will be considered for our "Even Shorter Stories" section. For this section you can tell us a funny or heartwarming anecdote about your dog, or describe a challenge you had with your dog and how you overcame it. We are also open to poems, recipes, and of course, great photos.

It is not necessary that your dog came from a rescue group. The only stories we will not consider are those about dogs who were bought from a breeder or pet store. (Note: We have nothing against responsible private breeders - in fact we hope for a day when they are the only ones breeding dogs - their dogs are just not appropriate for the focus of these books.)

Mixed-breed dogs are welcome, too! We like to include some stories of mixed-breed dogs in our "Lost Souls: Found!" books - just let us know what your dog's dominant breed is.

Have more than one adopted dog? Tell us about them all!

The best stories are emotional. They make the reader laugh and/or cry. They generally begin with a problem (often the dog is in a bad situation), involve some kind of rescue situation, there are some ups and downs including one main crux, and then the story is resolved and everyone lives happily ever after. This is NOT always the pattern, but most stories that are accepted for the books resemble this pattern to some extent.

Become a Fan of Dogs 2nd Chance

Are you on Facebook? So is Dogs 2nd Chance! Become our fan by searching for Dogs 2nd Chance in the search button or using the link above. We'd love to hear from our adoptive families on how their new family members are doing, so please post a picture on our Facebook page!

Thank you for helping the helpless!

Microchipping Sunday!

Happy Tails!

Here are some pictures of Ernie playing in the snow. Ernie was one of the dogs adopted to New England. His new dad Gary even took the time to explain a snow angel since he wasn't sure if Memphians knew what that was! How sweet! We're so happy for Ernie and his new family!

From Ernie's dad:

Ernie likes the snow...as long as it is already on the ground and not falling from the sky. I took him out this morning, we had about 3 inches of snow in the night. He ran and danced and made snow angels. Now I am not sure, being from a place with little or no snow if you know what a snow angelis, so bear with me. It is when you fall back into the snow and move your arms and legs against the snow back and forth. This leaves an impression in the snow that looks like the outline of an angel. Well, Ernie kept throwing himself into the snow and laying on his side and moving his legs like he was running. I am not sure what that was all about but it reminded me of making snow angels as a kid. I sent pictures this time.

Ernie has decided he likes toys. He has a whole basket of them. Periodically, he will take them all out and spread the all over the living room. The room ends up looking like a class of wild preschoolers had been there. He doesn't destroy them, he just throws them around. Until today...I guess he liked the snow so much, he tried to make his own!

Happy Tails!

Angel has been adopted!!! You may remember her from the Foster Friday featuring Chester. We're all so happy Angel has found her forever home! Here are some pictures.

Look at that happy waggy tail!

Merry Christmas Angel!

Dog of the Week: Death Row Dogs

If you're familiar with Dogs 2nd Chance, you may be aware of the Death Row Dogs program at the Green River Correctional Complex in Central City, KY. In this program dogs that have been in a shelter or with fosters for a long time and continuously overlooked are given the opportunity to train at the prison facility with the inmates. Dogs spend three months their in training and are fully vetted an cared for. Here is one news story from Kentucky about this program.

The current Death Row Dogs class has 15 of the 20 participants from the Mid South area, either from Dogs 2nd Chance, or CARES. This time, however, there are not as many adoption applications for these wonderful dogs. We need your help! If you were thinking about a dog this winter, please consider a fully trained, wonderful dog from this program. You can read more about it at the McMuttigan's website.

Here are the photos from Class 26. Click on a picture to check out the personalities of these adoptable dogs! There are indications of which are available. If they are not adopted, these dogs will have to return to the rescue organizations, and unfortunately, we have little room or time to keep up their training. Please find yourself a wonderful new addition to your family!

Please email mcmuttigans@yahoo.com if you are interested in one of these amazing dogs!

Foster Friday: Lin

This week we will meet Lin, another Dogs 2nd Chance amazing foster. Lin, a legal assistant specializing in bankruptcy and family law, got involved with Dogs 2nd Chance in July of 2008. Her first foster was Sweetie, an older beagle mix, who ended up becoming part of Lin’s family. Since that time she has fostered over 20 dogs!! Wow!

Lin enjoys fostering because of the satisfaction she feels when a sad, lonely pup goes to a loving caring home. She comments, “Even those we get as pups, could have very well ended up in a life of misery, so even though they have never known hunger and neglect, it is still a good feeling to know they will be cared for.”

Lin has lived all over the US including Alaska, Hawaii, Texas, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana and now Millington, TN where she, her son, her grandson, and 12 dogs reside.

Her most memorable dog, Hercules, is now in the prison program and may become a therapy dog. Hercules was a lovable, gangly 8 month old golden lab mix puppy who wanted to learn and be loved. Sounds like he found the perfect spot!

Currently Lin is fostering KD and Rover. KD is an older Finish Spitz/Chow mix and very mellow.

KD

Rover is a golden lab mix who you may have heard about if you are familiar with the Dogs 2nd Chance organization. Rover is the dog who had a rubber band wrapped around his tail, which he ended up skinning. Poor buddy had to have his tail amputated at the base of the spine! He is still very very active and loves people. He would be good in a single dog home since he’s not too fond of other dogs.

Rover

If you'd like to have a trial adoption with KD or Rover, please fill out an application. Thanks Lin for fostering!

If you’d like to be a part of the fostering community, please email Linda at linda@dogs2ndchance.org or fill out an application. Thank you for helping the helpless!

Puppies!!!

We have some new babies in the Dogs 2nd Chance foster network. An expecting mother American Staffordshire Terrier showed up on a caring foster's doorstep five weeks ago. A week later she had four healthy baby boys, one of which has already been adopted! Momma has also found a forever home. Let us know if you are interested in a puppy for Christmas, but PLEASE do your research! We don't want these baby boys to face the same fate as their mother after Christmas time.

You can also email Margaret at isabella@bigriver.net for more information. Here are some pictures of these new boys and their momma.

Pictures with Santa

Dogs 2nd Chance is sponsoring a few photo opportunities for the four-legged kids to get pictures with Santa. The money raised will go directly to the Dogs 2nd Chance never ending medical bills.

Saturday Dec. 5th 12noon-3pm

Paws with Claus

$10 Photos with Santa

PAWS

Ste 108

6050 Airline Rd,

Arlington, TN 38002

(901) 867-2870

Saturday Dec. 5th 11am-4pm

Paws with Claus

Children Welcome!

Halls Feed

155 US Hwy 72 East

Collierville, Tn 38017

Located North of Interstate 385

Package

1 8X10

2 5X7

1 sheet wallets

$25.00, no sitting fee

Saturday Dec. 12th 12noon-3pm

Paws with Claus

Camp Bow Wow

2121 Whitten Rd

Memphis, TN 38133

(901) 373-8757