This is Charlie. He is just one of the many dogs at the Hazlehurst Animal Shelter in Southern Georgia. Charlie probably weights 30lbs, give or take, and has been out at the shelter for a while now. He spends most of his time up on top of his dog house, as to not get his paws dirty. Charlie & his cage mate Cody just had their pen moved recently, but prior to that they had a dirt floor. When ever we had rain, they found themselves walking around in mud all day long. Charlie is quite opposed to this, so much that even with the cage door wide open, he would hold tight to his spot on top of the dog house. I had to go in and literally pick him up and set him down outside the pen just to walk him! The shelter feels that he was, at one time, someone’s beloved pet… Before life at the shelter that is. No one has ever come to claim him, and though many people have looked in his direction, no one has offered to take him home.  Charlie is very sweet, but a touch more vocal than some of his shelter friends. He was one of the dogs shown this weekend at our Adoption event.  People walked by and though they all talked about just how cute he was as they patted him through the pen… It was still Not him that they chose for their family. “Another dog” was calmer, maybe had a sadder story, or wasn’t as talkative… So many reasons. But poor Charlie just didn’t understand, as he sat there so eagerly watching others find happiness & wondering why no one wanted him?

Of all the dogs we thought had the best chances for adoption, Charlie was at the top of that list. We were all just as dumbfounded as Charlie was when no applications came in for him.

As we loaded up the dogs to take back to the shelter that day, Charlie rode with me. He started out in the back seat but quickly decided that the best seat could be found up front in my lap! This guy is still waiting for the 2nd chance he so desperately needs & deserves, before it’s too late. The Hazlehurst Animal Shelter is a small shelter that is currently maxed out. The lady that works there is leaving soon… she has been the ONLY reason most of these shelter dogs are even still alive today! With her departure looming right around the corner, a list of dogs to be euthanized has already been created. Please help me save Charlie from that list.  His adoption fee is $65.00. Charlie is up to date on his shots & will be neutered before leaving the shelter. (All of which is included in the adoption fee.) Transport can be arranged up to the Atlanta area fairly easy for the right adopter or rescue group.

Thank you so much for your time & for cross posting.  Hopefully, together wecan save Charlie!

If you’re interested adopting Charlie or have any questions about this adorable pooch- please call 912-539-0577

Contact is Dana at dana.pederson@westin.com

Currently in foster home and a total sweetheart.

Message from nice man that found Gary:

I know I sent out an email about this guy a couple weeks ago, but he really needs a home. My house is FULL with 4 dogs, 5 cats, a 4 month old baby, and now this big guy. He is a GREAT dog! He’s completely housebroken, crate trained, very sweet with other dogs, and hasn’t chewed on anything he’s not supposed to. He’s really been a perfect foster dog. Attached are new pictures of him.

We found Gary sitting in the middle of Memorial Dr (literally). We stopped to see if we could get him and he ran straight up to me like we were long lost friends. Initially, Gary was unneutered and had a severe skin infection. Gary is now free of his skin infection, neutered, fully vetted, and heartworm negative. He is ready for a foster or permanent home. Please contact me at the information below for additional information.

Please send to your contacts to help find Gary the perfect home! Thanks!

My sweet friend Luna is looking for a new home. Do you know someone who might be looking for a 3 year old lab/husky mix? She’s super calm and great around children and other dogs. Please send me a message if you are interested! Thanks!

Please see Jacklyn Burgan’s post on our facebook page to message.  Or contact me if that’s too complicated.

She’s really lovely.

Her Story:  ”My friend adopted Luna from the Humane Society a few years ago before he and his wife started having children. Both of them are super busy with their full time jobs and their young daughter, and they’ve just found out they have another baby on the way. In addition to his full time job, my friend is also a full time grad student at night. Between all of these activities, he feels that Luna is being neglected and not getting the attention or exercise she needs. He and his wife would rather not give her away, but they feel incredibly guilty about not having the time to devote to her that she deserves. It’s sad because they love her, but they just don’t feel like they are taking care of her the way she needs to be taken care of.”

my sister has to move to a new home that does not allow dogs.  she has a home for her elderly black lab, but needs to find a home for her 5 year old pure bred white lab named sugar.  this is of course very difficult for her.  she is awesome with kids love to go up and down the slide, very well trained  and is just the sweetest girl!  thanks, suzy

email toni@highlandpet.com for contact info

This puppy was found one morning in mid-January curled up in the pine straw underneath a bench. She was in severe pain due to an injured rear leg. We suspect she may have been hit by a car the night before, but will never know for sure.  A kind neighborhood vet (Dr. Carlson at Intown Animal Hospital) agreed to examine her, and after taking x-rays it was determined that her femur was broken. Surgery was scheduled and two metal pins were used to successfully re-secure her hind leg.

Ella (as she is now called) is now confined to a crate for the next 3-5 weeks in order for her leg to properly heal.  She is undergoing therapy twice a day on her leg (icing and stretches) in order to help the muscles strengthen.   She is a loving girl and is expected to make a full recovery after her confinement period ends.  Despite her unfortunate circumstances early on, she maintains a terrific outlook on life.   She is affectionate, loves to have her belly rubbed and will give you as many kisses as you can stand.  Her bright blue eyes are always twinkling and her tail continues to wag.

We believe Ella is a Husky/Shepherd/Lab mix and will probably grow to be 65+ pounds.  At approx. 4 1/2 months old, she weighs 23 lbs.  She is curious about other dogs and wants to play with them.

At the end of her 3-5 weeks confinement, she will be ready for a new home where she can play and be a normal puppy again.  If you are interested in having her become a part of your family, or know someone who might be, please contact JP at 404-441-3864 or jppurdy@aol.com.

12 weeks, 12 lbs currently

This is the info I received:

“Hey Everybody,
This past Sat,. I was at the Douglasville animal control this picking up two senior dogs for their foster homes.  While I was filling out the paperwork for them, two men walked in carrying this sweet little bundle.  They said that they had almost run over her and thatthey were bringing her in because they lived in an apartment that didn’t allow dogs.  The shelter intake director explained to them that although this was not their dog, he was obligated to tell them that she would immediately be put to sleep because the puppy room was quarantined and the adult kennel was full.  The director said that 35 dogs came in after the holidays and that there was absolutely no room. The men said that they had no choice and that they wanted to release her to them regardless.  Of course, I couldn’t let that happen, so after many promises to my husband that we would not add to our six dog household, I brought her home.  I have taken her to the vet and have had her first round of puppy shots and she is said to be in excellent health.  The vet said that she is about 12-weeks old and weighs about 12 pounds.  I can’t tell you how sweet, affectionate and calm she is!  I don’t even have to walk her on a leash in our quiet neighborhood.  She is right at my feet as that is where most cattledogs like to be.  As mentioned, I have six dogs who are now acting very needy, jealous and ornery to each other now that they know another little being is in the house.  Please help spread the word about this sweet girl who will instantly become a wonderful addtion to any family!  I will send a second round of pictures in another email.  Now is the perfect time for little Noel to spread some joy into someone’s home.  Thanks!  Tracy 404-545-0603″

The handsome boy is looking remarkably better already.  He still needs to gain some weight before he can begin heart worm treatment but what a difference some meals and TLC can make huh?  Wish him luck, he still has some hurdles to jump…you can check his progress at

http://eastcoastbullterriers.webs.com/patrick.htm

Smiling Patrick 12-1-09

a much happier Patrick