Friday, December 11, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
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!
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!
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
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!
Sunday, December 6, 2009
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!
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!
Friday, December 4, 2009
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.
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.
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!
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!
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
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.
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You can also email Margaret at isabella@bigriver.net for more information. Here are some pictures of these new boys and their momma.
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Tuesday, December 1, 2009
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
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