Seniors are Super (not "less adoptable"!)

This week is Petfinder.com's "Adopt a Less Adoptable Pet" Week, created to call attention to animals that get left behind for many reasons or reasons unknown. By a large margin, the highest number of animals are passed over for adoption because they are older/seniors.

MACK is here to tell everyone why seniors are super! Seniors, he says, simply can't outrun you with the zest and skill that the youngters have. In fact, he doesn't even bother. He will sit right at your feet! (Or even on them.)

He will not demand that you potty train him (altho a brief refresher course might be in order), watch him every single second in case he gets into puppy naughtiness (give him a nylon bone to gnaw, he's good), or enter him in high-energy dog athletics to wear him out (though he might still enjoy more sedate classes like Canine Good Citizen or Nosework!).  He could even bring joy to human seniors as a therapy dog! He LOVES to get pets, be groomed, and be the center of the universe. And when it is time for a nice long nap - he's more than happy to join you!

Ready to enjoy the good life with a good dog? Think MACK! If Mack isn't quite right for you (perhaps you can't quite spend EVERY moment petting him?), he says there are a couple other seniors at The Animal Shelter who are just about as SUPER:

BELLE sweet standard Dachshund girl looking for a loving retirement

 

ROO pomeranian gent with personality to spare

Interested in a Super Senior? Call (256)236-1581 or email ashelter@bellsouth.net

The Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Anniston, AL. We rely on donations and volunteers. Please visit http://theanimalshelter.net/ to help!



Help Maizy go from "less adoptable" to Adopted!

This week is Petfinder.com's "Adopt a Less Adoptable Pet" Week, created to call attention to animals that get left behind for many reasons or reasons unknown. "Pets with medical problems" ranks second in the survey of animals left behind.

MAIZY would like everyone to know that whatever "medical problem" she had was completely taken care of when her leg was amputated. She has adapted perfectly to life as a three-legged dog. Maizy is a fantastic friend to people...

...and dogs

Think she can't play? Think again! She can run, race, retrieve, tug...you name it, she is up for it!

She can be afraid of men at first, but be gentle and start up a game, and she'll quickly be won over. And don't be offended if she barks at you - she's just asking to go play! So, when you see that Maizy with her three legs, don't think "poor dog." Think, "what game shall we play?"

Maizy has been waiting for her furever home since February 2009.

Interested in Maizy? Call (256)236-1581 or email ashelter@bellsouth.net

SHARE Maizy! Go to her Petfinder page to share her on Facebook or Twitter.

Sponsor Maizy's ongoing care by donating on her behalf.

The Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Anniston, AL. We rely on donations and volunteers. Please visit http://theanimalshelter.net/ to help!

Meet Clara!

CLARA is a beautiful border collie mix girl. She has bursts of energy, but once those are out, she wants to stay close to people and interact. She has border collie smarts and loyalty, making her an awesome companion. She is fine with other dogs but her focus is on people. She has been waiting one year for someone to see how wonderful she is.

Interested in Clara? Call (256)236-1581 or email ashelter@bellsouth.net


Share this blog or her Petfinder listing to get the word out!


Help us continue to care for her by donating on her behalf.



The Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Anniston, AL. We rely on donations and volunteers. Please visit http://theanimalshelter.net/ to help!

Meet Rowdy!

Do you like to root for the underdog? Then Rowdy needs you to root for him. He has been at the shelter for over 1 year, despite being a wonderful boy! Rowdy lived up to his name when he was younger, but he is maturing into a boy who still likes to have fun, but also likes to sit near you, gaze adoringly at your face, and let you stroke his incredibly soft head. He has a beautiful black-with-white coat with some unique outcroppings that make him one-of-a-kind. He is a perfect medium size, has gotten on well with all of his kennelmates, and will be loyal and loving. Rowdy is outside in Quad D.

Interested in Rowdy? Call (256)236-1581 or email ashelter@bellsouth.net


Share this blog or his Petfinder listing to get the word out!


Help us continue to care for his by donating on his behalf.


The Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Anniston, AL. We rely on donations and volunteers. Please visit http://theanimalshelter.net/ to help!

September Newsletter

September's Fabulous Feline

Nick is one cool cat! He is the calm in the storm (of his fellow cats!), who will sit or lie in the middle of chaos with cool composure. He willingly accepts petting and compliments. Nothing ruffles this guy! Go meet him - you'll know him by the tell-tale notch in his ear.

Sound like the cat for you? Call (256)236-1581, email ashelter@bellsouth.net, or visit 1201 Parkwood Drive.

Not the right cat for you? Never fear, we have MANY more. Please visit the shelter or Oxford Exchange PetSmart to find the right cat for you.

New Dog Listings!

Check out our newest adoptable dogs in our Facebook albums!

Check out ALL of our adoptable dogs on our Web site!

Mark Your Calendar

SEP 11 - Adoptable dogs at Oxford Exchange PetSmart!!

SEP 6 - Labor Day - closed

SEP 15 - SAVE spay/neuter transport  learn more

Sept 11 is PetSmart National Adoption Weekend - get a bonus bag of goodies with PS adoptions that day!

1 Way 2 Help: Give Us Your Goods

Fall is on the way - the humidity has gone down, the moon has a yellow glow, the spiders are building their webs. Do you have the urge to clean?

If you've been bitten by the fall cleaning bug, please remember that The Animal Shelter accepts clean, desireable goods at the Secondhand Tails Thrift Store! The store, located at 6500 McClellan Blvd, is a major source of financial support for the shelter and its animals. We needs donors as well as shoppers. The store is open from 10-3 Monday through Saturday, or there is a drop-off area outside.

Got extra aluminum cans? How about giving them to us? Recycling cans provides much needed cash for those critical shelter needs. The shelter is located at 1201 Parkwood Drive in Anniston and is open from 10-4 Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri and 12-3 on Saturday (please do not leave cans outside the gates if we are closed!).

PetFest


The Animal Shelter had a lovely time at PetFest at Zinn Park on August 21st. Perhaps we saw you there?

 

(These lovely t-shirts are a steal at only $10! Get yours at Secondhand Tails Thrift Store!)

The Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Anniston, AL. We rely on donations and volunteers. Please visit http://theanimalshelter.net/ to help!

Patti: Needing a Home for nearly 2 years

Patti is total doggie perfection. She came to the shelter at about 5 months old in fall 2008. She has the markings of a Brittany, but has a stout build and short hair.

Patti has the cutest personality in the world! Even as a baby, she would give a shy little look at was just heart-melting.

She is brimming with happiness and usually has a big grin on her face, though lately she's been feeling a little down after so many kennelmates have gotten homes, leaving Patti behind.

Patti loves everyone and everything. With other dogs, she is amazing. She adapts her play style to match the other dog. When kennelled with a Corgi mix, she played herding games with her. When kennelled with a dog with a gimpy hind leg, she was very careful. For this reason, it is hard to imagine she'd have trouble with dog-knowledgeable kids.

She doesn't mind handling or hugging, and we've never seen a single "grumpy" behavior. She has never given a second thought to the cats, and would probably make friends with one. That's just how she is.

Despite being a bit...um...stocky, Patti can turn on the speed, so she needs room to run and play.

Miss Patti has been kennelled for a very long time, so has no house training. But she is always tuned in to the people around her and will do whatever you want, so she should be highly trainable.

Can you help Patti find her home?

Interested in Patti? Contact:
The Animal Shelter, 1201 Parkwood Drive, Anniston AL (256)236-1581 email: ashelter@bellsouth.net

SHARE Patti! Forward this blog, share her Petfinder listing, or share her Facebook album


The Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Anniston, AL. We rely on donations and volunteers. Please visit http://theanimalshelter.net/ to help!

Carly: She's Waited a Lifetime

Carly is a young Catahoula mix athlete. Born at the shelter in February 2008, she has grown up confident, loving, and in great health. Obviously, though, she has not been in a house so house manners would be new to her.

Carly is best known for running around entertaining herself,

running around playing with you,

and then plastering herself to you for loving when she's finally got no running left to do.

She is a happy dog and always a pleasure to be with.

Carly shows little interest in the cats we pass on the way to the yard; however, they are crated. She can be particular about other dogs, especially other females close to her size. She has not been around children and due to her high energy level would probably be better off with older kids she could run around with.

Carly is eager to please and anyone with the experience, patience, love, and time to invest in helping Carly fit into a home life will be rewarded many times over. She truly is joy on four legs!

Please help Carly know what it is like to have a loving home. Please SHARE:

Carly's Petfinder Listing

Carly's Facebook Album





The Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Anniston, AL. We rely on donations and volunteers. Please visit http://theanimalshelter.net/ to help!