Dink

She is a 4 month old Pit Bull Terrier. Dink has alot of puppy energy and needs plenty of attention and play time. She gets along well with dogs, cats, and children. In her previous home, she lived with four other dogs and several cats. Her family lost their home and can't keep her.
Dink is currently staying in a kennel until we find a foster home or adopter for her. Blade, the German Shephard, lived in the same home. The family said that Dink is almost house trained, but needs a little more work. Dink rides well in the car. She is a little camera shy, so it was hard to get a picture of her true personality. She is very friendly and loves people.
If you think you are the right home for Dink, please email spayneuterinc@yahoo.com for an application or call 540-480-7582 for more information. (http://www.spayneuterinc.petfinder.com/)

Pups

I am “fostering” two puppies that appear to have been dropped near my house. They are males and I believe may be about 4 months old. They appear to be some type of Aussie/Sheppard mix?? They have long hair, one is a dark brown and the other a lighter brown, both have white markings. Just guessing….they look like they will maybe get about 30 pounds. I leave them in the crate during the day and at night and they do fine. They also seem to do well with other dogs, cats, and kids. Please let me know if you would be interested or know someone who may like to take them. I would prefer them to be together, but if it means they get a home, they can be separated.
I don’t want to take them to the SPCA.
Thanks to anyone who can help!
Jessica Staples
Daytime (540) 245-5700
Cell (540) 471-0121

Yukon

1½ YEAR OLD 40 POUND NEUTERED MALE HUSKY WHO IS DIABETIC. NEEDS VERY SPECIAL HOME. YUKON IS HOUSEBROKEN, CURRENT ON ALL SHOTS AND GETS ALONG GREAT WITH OTHER DOGS AND CATS. DUE TO DIABETES, HE NEEDS INSULIN SHOTS TWICE DAILY AND HAS A VERY REGIMENTED EATING SCHEDULE. HE HAS A VERY SWEET PERSONALITY. TO ARRANGE A VISIT, PLEASE CALL 540-943-6631.

Rumi

6-8 year old sweet dog, border collie-setter mix, 32 lbs, neutered, hw free, vaccines current, dog door savy, rides in car well, almost house trained, loves to be with you & loves to cuddle by a fire. Plays well with other dogs. Named for 13th century poet, rumi, because I thought he seems so gentle and wise. If interested please call Marcella at The Hopeful Dog Rescue 276-681-6352.

Jill

Jill had FHO surgery last month. She is doing very well. She is a 30 lb possibly beagle aussie mix. She is 2-3 years old. She sleeps in a crate at night and is loose in a mudroom during the day. She is a very sweet dog!! She will do best in a home without small children. She LOVES teenage kids.

She is available through SpayNeuter, Inc. A Basic Obedience class with Love on a Leash dog Training is included in Jill's adoption fee.
She has been through a beginning agility class.
Jill is up to date on shots, is on heartworm preventative, and has been spayed.I have had her since she was dropped off at the training building in March.

If you are interested in meeting Jill, please call Sheli. 540-746-3333.

FOUND A HOME!!! Kelso

My name is Kelso.

Kelso is a 36 lb mixed breed. Possibly dalmatian or lab with something else that would keep him on the smaller side of either of the breeds mentioned. He is white with some black spots, his ears are black and brown spotted.

He was dropped off in the agility yard of my training building 1 month ago.

He is around 18 months old. He was castrated 9/22/08. He is up to date on DHL-PP and Rabies and is heartworm negative. He was given Drontal around 2 weeks ago.

He sleeps in a crate at night and is either in a fenced yard or outside kennel during the day. He is usually pretty quiet. He has whined when in the kennel if he needs to pee...he hasn't soiled in the outside kennel or in his crate. He eats about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of dry food twice a day.

He has shown absolutely no sign of any resource guarding. He has played with a few dogs and seems to be very dog savvy. He is wiggly with everybody he has met, and seems to really like kids.

If you are interested in meeting Kelso, please call Sheli. 540-746-3333. Adoption fee is $150 donation to the Mosby Foundation. A Basic Obedience Class is included in Kelso's adoption fee.

Caretaker Passed Away: Cats Needing Homes

My wonderful father, Chester Cole has spent the past 5 years > building a no kill cat sanctuary Called Laps for Cats in Waynesboro. > VA > > > From humble beginnings from a tarp over a trash area where 4 > kittens were dumped to acquiring a shed on a country property to > accommodate his frequent additions to his community from people not > being able to care for their animal any more. > > > My father has managed to somehow struggle through, being 86 > years of age and finding the money on his pension to feed them and pay > frequent vetinery fees... but always looked after the cats above > himself. He still wore the same old mended pants that i saw 10 years > ago when I visited from Australia. > > > Sadly. My wonderful father passed away very suddenly this > Thursday. He will be sadly missed in our hearts. > > > He always said it was looking after the cats was what was > keeping him interested in life. Unfortunately a ruptured heart valve > brought this great man down. > > > His final wish was to have as many of his cats in the shelter > to be relocated where they would be cared for and have a good chance > of finding loving homes. Especially his personal cat Kit E. Cole, who > lived with dad for years > at his home. Or find people to adopt straight away. The > animals are all beautiful, friendly, loving kitties all craving a good > home and some love. They are healthy and happy. My father made sure > they were all spayed when of age and had regular shots and boosters. > He also spent hours each day playing and petting the animals so they > would be friendly people cats that would sit on laps and return love. > > > > Unfortunately without help from people nearer they all may > have to be put down within 2 weeks.. This will be devastating for me > as I know it would have hurt Dad deeply if he had to take this option. > > > I am sending this with hope you can assist in any way.. even > if that help might just be forwarding onto your mailing list with the > request of them doing the same. Of if you can take in one or two > yourselves. Or does anyone know a newspaper that could publish a small > article.. ANYTHING would help. That would mean alot. AS the final > option i really dont want to think about now will be for them all to > be put down as I cannot take them all back with me to Australia. > > > I will be arriving in Virginia this coming Monday 8th > December, Staying in Staunton with my family to organise dads affairs > and organise the funeral. If you would like to meet me or chat to me > in person, please supply me with a contact number. I will be checking > emails and may be available on my fathers number 540 932 0947 either > paul, or my brother scott.. or i may answer it. > Thank you, MELINDA

Pups

From Saving Furry Friends:

Allie is a 3 yr old terrier/black lab that came into our local shelter pregnant. She was taken in as a stray and was put on a 10 day hold. Two days after she was taken into the shelter she gave birth to ten pups, two passed away leaving her with eight surviving pups. She and her pups are scheduled to be euthanised on 12/9. Despite being full to capacity at the moment( 38 dogs presently in our care) our rescue is willing to pull mom and pups and keep them together until they can be weaned. We are looking for fosters/adopters or other rescues that we could possibley transfer the pups to once they were weaned .Our rescue would give the pups their first set of shots as well as deworm them prior to transfering to another rescue. We would just be heartbroken to see these little one be born and die in a shelter never knowing love or compassion. If you can help Allie or one of her babies please contact us at 276-706-6477. We are located in Glade spring, Va and can assist with transport.

ONE PUP LEFT!!!!!!!!!!

Puppies free to good homes. These pups need to go to good homes in lieu of the SPCA. Per the neighbor, they are purebred (chocolate lab and black lab) with their first set of shots. 3 males and 1 female. NO PICS Please contact Beth at 540-560-4737.

ADOPTED! THANK YOU BARBARA!! Dewey: English style Labrador

ADOPTED!! THANK YOU BARBARA!!! Iam fostering Dewey - an English style Labrador. > English style are smaller than American labs. Dewey is about 45 > pounds and about 14 inches high at the withers. His compact size > makes him a nice inside dog but he is rugged enough to enjoy the > outside too.> Dewey was left chained to a rental home that was vacated by its > tenants without the landlord's knowledge. As a result, we have no > history on him. We think he is about a year old.> I have had him about two weeks now and he is a wonderful dog. Dewey > is happy and very affectionate. He is housebroken and settles nicely > into his crate when asked. He is also smart. Since we had to name > him(as we didn't know his name) he learned that very quickly and is > now coming when called as well as sitting, doing 'downs' and other > simple commands we are working on every day.> Dewey has lots of energy so someone with an active lifestyle who likes > to walk and play with their dog would be best. A fenced yard would be > a plus to insure he gets lots of exercise. However, I don't have a > fenced yard and we have managed nicely with routine walks. He gets > along well with my two dogs.> Dewey is neutered and has been vet checked. He is in a rescue > program and they require a $200 adoption fee to offset the vet bills. > I don't know how negotiable that is but they may work with the right > person. If you have questions, contact Patty Watson at 434-4200 or > 249-5579.

FOUND A HOME!!!!!

Coco is an18 year old Moluccan Cockatoo who was hand-fed by his original owners. He has been an >> integral part of that family up until recently. The >> owners no longer feel that Coco gets the attention >> he needs as circumstances are now such that he is >> alone most of the time; whereas before the wife had >> been home all day. Those of you who know parrots >> understand how detrimental this can be. A parrot >> left alone for long periods of time is like leaving >> a 3 year old alone...they are going to get into >> trouble either through picking up bad habits, >> behavioral changes, or self-mutilation. >> >> Coco is presently at my home in Leland, NC where he >> has been for 3 weeks. We told the owner we would >> try to find a new home for him. He is one of the >> most beautiful cockatoos i have seen and has a great >> personality...he dances, talks, loves to play in the >> bottom of his cage with sticks/pinecones/ and wooden >> blocks. He does well with "time out" which is what >> we call putting a dark cloth over his large cage if >> he decides he wants to be a little too loud. >> >> >> >> Cockatoos are known for their cuddliness and he is >> especially good with women. >> If you or someone you know are interested in giving >> Coco a permanent home with TLC and all the things >> our bird friends need, please email me at >> jodiewallersc@hotmail.com

THE LARGE CAGE (AND A SMALL ONE FOR TRANSPORTING HIM) COMES WITH HIM.

Sissy Tabby Mix Kitty

Sissy - Adorable tabby mix girl 6-7 weeks old. Scheduled to be put to sleep on Thursday. Contact Kay at H: 276-475-5859 C: 276-492-5272 in Abington VA.

Bill - Siamese Mix Kitty

Bill the Cat Siamese mix boy having a bad hair day due to rain. Scheduled to be put to sleep on Thursday. Call Kay in Abingdon VA at H: 276-475-5859 C: 276-492-5272.

Scheduled to be put to sleep on Thursday.

Chad - Choc and Beige Lab

Chad - Another of our handsome boys. Chocolate and beige lab/terrier mix 2-3 years old and ~50#. Friendly and sweet. Call Kay in Abingdon, VA at H: 276-475-5859 C: 276-492-5272

Scheduled to be put to sleep on Thur.

Hokey: Lab/Terrier Mix

Hokey - Cute little lab/terrier mix boy about 8 months old and 15 lbs. Contact Kay at H: 276-475-5859 C: 276-492-5272, Abington VA

Scheduled to be put to sleep on Thursday.

Chloe - Lab Mix Pup

Chloe - Lab mix pup. A sweet cutie. Call Kay at H: 276-475-5859 C: 276-492-5272 Abington VA

Scheduled to be put to sleep on Thursday.

Krissy Aussie Mix

Adorable tri-colored Aussie mix girl with no tail. 1-2 years old and 30 pounds. Call Kay at -

H: 276-475-5859 C: 276-492-5272

Abington VA

Scheduled to be put to sleep on Thursday

RESCUED!!! Special Needs Buddy - ASAP to be put to sleep on Thursday

Buddy - Take a good look at the pictures of this very friendly, handsome yellow lab mix boy who is 1-2 years old and sweet as can be. His back legs were cut off by a lawn mower as a pup and he's left with bilateral stumps which don't slow him down in the least. He has no idea he's handicapped. Turned in by owner would you believe "Just can't keep him anymore" Buddy, deserves a lot better than that! Contact Kay at: H: 276-475-5859 C: 276-492-5272

Male Lab Retriever Mix

Houston's shelter home in Kentucky burned to the ground this week and 14 of his dog and cat friends perished. He desperately needs to find a foster or permanent home. A transport will be coming here to Virginia and I will be part of this! If interested in Houston please let me know.

Houston came to us as a stray. He is a very laid back boy and is great with other dogs and cats. You couldn't ask for a better young boy! He appears to be 6-7 months old. The adoption fee covers the spay/neuter surgery & rabies vaccination. The fee for the vacc and the surgery is btw $35 and $65. The county requires Houston gets vaccinated and has surgery before you can take him home.

ADOPTED Male Adult Hound

ADOPTED (by whom I don't know)

A Kentucky shelter burned to the ground this week with 14 cats and dogs perishingn. Elvis needs to find a permanent or foster home quickly. A transport will be coming to Virginia next week and I will be part of this! If you are interested in Elvis please let me know as soon as you can.

Elvis is a super big dog with a heart to match! This big boy would make a great family pet! He gets along with everything and everyone. NOTICE!! Elvis was surrendered to the shelter because he is gun shy and can't be broke from it! ALL DOGS ADOPTED FROM THIS SHELTER MUST BE SPAYED OR NEUTERED! The adoption fee covers the spay/neuter surgery & rabies vaccination. The fee is btw $35 and $65 and pays for the vacc and the surgery, as the county requires this be taken care of before Elvis can go home with you.

RESCUED Female Treeing Walker Coonhound

RESCUED (by whom I don't know)

A Kentucky shelter burned to the ground this week and 14 dogs/cats perished. Now, Priscilla needs to find either a foster or permanent home. A transport will be coming to VA next week and I will be part of it. Please let me know if you are interested in her as soon as possible.

Priscilla was surrendered due to not hunting. She's a great dog, a little timid at first, and terrified of a broom. But with some patient TLC she comes right around! The adoption fee covers the spay/neuter surgery & rabies vaccination. The fee is btw $35 and $65 and covers the cost of the surgery and vacc, which the county requires before she is able to go home with you.

ADOPTED Male Black Lab Retriever Mix

(Adopted - by whom I don't know)

Duke's shelter in Kentucky burned to the ground this week and 14 of his dog and cat friends were not fortunate enough to survive. Now, Duke needs to quickly find a foster or permanent home. A transport will be coming to VA next week and I will be part of this. If interested in Duke please let me know as soon as you can.

This 10 week old pup is full of puppy spunk & vinegar! He's a very confident little boy who loves a game of tug o' war and adores belly rubs! Oh, and he has a fetish for shoes...while you are wearing them! The adoption fee covers the spay/neuter surgery & rabies vaccination. The fee is btw $35 and $65 which covers the cost of the surgery and vaccination as the county requires this before Duke can be adopted.

ADOPTED Jack Russell Terrier/Boston Mix Female

(ADOPTED in Kentucky) Ringo's shelter in Kentucky burned to the ground this week. Fourteen of her dog and cat friends did not survive. She needs to find either a permanent or foster home as quickly as possible. There is a transport coming to Virginia next week and I will be part of this. If you are interested in Ringo please let me know as soon as possible.

Without a home that anyone knows for over 4 months, this little man wandered from door to door begging for scraps. He didn't fare too badly, and it appears as if he managed to beg for treats & candy! He's got a little pudgy belly , stub tail, and big pointy ears! He's a great little dog! Save him! The adoption fee covers the spay/neuter surgery & rabies vaccination. The fee is btw $35 and $65 and covers the cost of the surgery and vaccination as the county requires these things are done before Ringo is adopted.

ADOPTED Adult Female Boxer

ADOPTED (by whom I don't know)

A shelter where Jodee was staying at in Kentucky burned to the ground this week. There were 14 dogs/cats that did not make it. She needs to quickly be placed into a foster or permanent home. There will be a transport coming next week to Virginia and I will be part of this. If you are interested please let me know as soon as possible.

This too cute petite boxer girl was tossed out of a vehicle on a country road. Luckily, someone witnessed this and was able to secure Jodee in their vehicle. Sadly, they weren't able to get the license plate. Jodee will be available for adoption on 11/12 and is a GREAT dog. She's full of boxer energy and spunk and deserves a home full of love and kindness. The adoption fee covers the spay/neuter surgery & rabies vaccination. The fee is btw $35 and $65 and is for the cost of the vaccination and surgery as the county where Jodee is requires these things be taken care of before she is adopted.

RESCUED BY ME AND TABATHA CHANDLER!!!! Small Adult Female Dog - Terrier Mix

RESCUED BY ME AND TABATHA CHANDLER - TREVEN WILL BE ARRIVING ON SATURDAY 11/22!!!!

A shelter in Kentucky burned to the ground this week, where 14 cats/dogs were lost in the fire. Treven is one dog who survived and if you are interested there will be a transport in the next week bringing animals from this KY shelter to Virginia and I will be part of the transport!

Treven has no home now and needs to quickly be placed into either a foster home or a permanent home.

One blue eye, one brown. Bob tail. Very unique dog, but has had a hard life. Needs TLC to fully gain his trust. Not too timid, just scared of humans but willing to submit to rubbing and petting. Very deserving of a second chance. GREAT potential!!

The adoption fee covers the spay/neuter surgery & rabies vaccination. Ranges from $35 to $65 and this is the fee that will cover the vaccination and the surgery as in this particular county where Treven is, it's required to have these things done before the animal is adopted.

ADOPTED! Bassett Hound/Aussie Sheph Mix

(Adopted - by whom I don't know - he is going to Tennessee!) Corki was on his last day at the high kill shelter. We think he is a Bassett Hound/Australian Shepherd mix and is a medium size dog. He is such a well behaved, polite dog, we just couldn't leave him there knowing he would make a great addition to someone's family. He is around a year old, has been neutered, up to date on shots, heartworm negative, appears to be housetrained, leash trained and is ready for his new home. Corki is going to make someone a wonderful companion. If you can give him his forever home, call Betty at 276-728-0036 or email mothermac2@embarqmail.com Because this dog is out of the area if interested a transport can and will be set up to bring him to you.

Stray at Vacation Rental Home

From the email I received I am understanding that this gorgeous dog is a stray that has come up to a rental vacation property. The lady who is vacationing is getting ready to leave and her only option is to turn the dog into the animal shelter.

Please call (276) > 755-3938 or e-mail sheilagerry@embarqmail.com

Because this dog is out of the local area a transport can and will be set up to bring her home to you.

5 Year Old Alaskan Malamute/Black German Shepherd Female

Meet LUNA - 5 yr old Alaskan Malamute/Black German Shep girl. Luna is a very sweet girl, she is house trained, crate trained, and good with cats, kids and other adult dogs. She needs someone who can spend time with her and work with her to help her adjust to this big change in her life - *read below: Eye color: brown Good with other dogs? Very Good with adult dogs. Gets impatient with puppies. Good with cats? Yes, used to live with a cat Good with kids? Yes, loves kids and teenagers Energy Level? Medium Health: spayed, up to date on vaccines, microchipped. She is in good health. Allergic to beef. Eats Innova food. Fence: does well with a 6 foot fence. Not sure if she would try to jump a shorter fence. *Owner ended relationship recently and had to move. She is sharing a house with friends. The problem is that Luna is not adapting well. She is stressed out by the move and seeing her owner so upset, and has been howling when her owner leaves to go to work. Luna’s owner now lives about an hour from her job, so she is not able to be home much and give Luna the time and attention she needs. It’s breaking her heart, but she simply cannot keep Luna in this situation – it’s not good for her. Contact Kerry siberescuegirl@yahoo.com

Because this dog is out of the area a transport can and will be set up to bring her to you.

Horse Needing Home

HORSE FOR SALE $800.00 OR BEST OFFER
CALL 433-9097 AFTER 6:00 p.m. OR ANYTIME ON WEEKENDS
Name: Ace
3 year old Gelding
Paint walker/quarter horse
Not broken to ride
Great disposition
Saddle/Bridle (everything that we have goes with him)
Needs someone that has time to work with him and break him for riding
(CLICK ON THE PIC TO ENLARGE)

ADOPTED Beautiful Female German Shepherd

Adopted (by whom I don't know) The current owner, of this beautiful female black German Shepherd 3 years old, will be moving to a townhouse (divorcing) that doesn't allow pets. The dog has been spayed and is friendly. She also comes with a free pen. Please contact Judy Crawford at 433-6150 anytime if interested. (CLICK ON PICTURES TO ENLARGE) And I'm assuming the pic of the smaller dog was the shepherd when she was a baby. ;)