"Rusty"

DOG in HARRISONBURG AREA needing a HOME: Note from foster mother: Update as of 1/27: "Rusty is still looking for a home. He has settled in nicely at our house and has calmed down a good bit. Many of the "nervous" behaviors we witnessed the first few weeks have disappeared. He truly needs a home where members of the household can be patient to get him through those first few high anxiety weeks and then he will settle right in. He often sits at my feet in the evening while I am working in my home office. He also likes to sit up on the sofa with my 10 year old son. Rusty loves to play with our dogs. Despite his back left leg issues, he runs and plays with the best of them." "Rusty" was found wondering loose on 11/8 in northern Rockingham county and no one has claimed him. He is 6 to 8 months old and likely some type of sight hound (such as a whippet or greyhound) mix. He had already been neutered. We have had him checked out by a vet and Rusty is now updated on all his shots. He is great with our 10 year old son and gets along well with other dogs and cats. Rusty is a dog with special needs. His back left leg shows some signs of muscle atrophy. The vet says most likely this is due to an old, possibly untreated injury. Currently, there is nothing to be done about it. He gets around extremely well but will need to stay slim so not to put too much pressure on his good leg as he is older. We are working on house training and that is coming along really well. Finally, he is a true companion animal and needs someone who is okay with being followed around the house. I (Robin) can be reached at ander2rd@gmail.com.

Cuties : )

(Note: the gray/white kitten pictured has found a home) Someone decided last night that the end of my driveway was a good place to leave these three kittens. They look to be about 6-8 weeks old and in good health. The blonde and gray/white kittens are still skittish, but the gray one is very friendly. The gray one is a girl, unsure about the other two. Not sure if they are litter box trained, but they are eating dry food just fine. Looking for good homes for these kittens. Would love to keep these siblings together! Serious inquiries only, please. My email is sarah@resultsauction.com, cell is 571-242-0114, and the kittens can be picked up at my work on the Winchester walking mall.

Kitties

Two kittens ready for adoption! They were rescued in Elkton off the side of the road at about 4-6 weeks. They are flea free, dewormed, and litter box trained. Approx. 12-16 weeks old. They have been hand raised by my kids and have been with our dogs, cats, rabbit, and chickens. They are socialized and sweet. Calico is the largest, very independent, but loving. Grey is the runt and very sweet. I am in Swoope,VA (outside of Staunton) and need homes for them ASAP! I will drive and meet you with them. Please contact me, Ashley Cole-Virani at ashcole82@gmail.com.

ADOPTED !!!!!!!! Franklin

ADOPTED!!!!!!!!!!!!! ADOPTED!!! "Franklin is an extremely sweet, loving 4 year old Dachshund/Basset mix, but he needs a lot of attention because he has separation anxiety and is a "Velcro dog."(contributes to him having trouble being left alone for long periods of time) The husband works full time and the wife works part time and just started going back to school full time. As a result, they are just not able to be around as much or provide the best care for him anymore. They recently took him to the SPCA and after a few days they were told that he is "unadoptable" and would be put-down. They are now trying to find a home for him themselves to avoid having him put down. Franklin gets along with other animals and currently lives with 2 cats. He loves to go for walks! When he is not playing, he will often curl up right beside you and nap. He knows how to sit, lay down, jump up, and high five (technically "low" five since his legs are so short). He also understands 'treat' and 'out' are to let him know you're taking him to the yard." Please contact Tanya at shiffltl@jmu.edu and she will put you in touch with the owner.

Male Kitty

CONTACT: Mary Ann Miller Here's a cutie patooty male kitty! He will need to be with someone who will be willing to help him get used to a new enviroment. He seems fine with dogs and cats but quick movement and loud noise scare him a little. Inside life is all new to him. Please contact Mary Ann Miller at edge-of-17@hotmail.com if you are interested.

Emma

Emma is such a little sweetheart that I really, really hate to part with her. She is spayed and micro chipped and up to date on all her shots until Spring 2014. I think she would do best as a single cat, although she lives with my male cat Owen. She is very affectionate and is over weight right now. She is initially shy and I suspect that her vision isn't perfect. She is incredibly soft and likes to be brushed. Please contact Kathy at nanakoc5@yahoo.com

American Bulldog

Sadly, must rehome 3 year old American Bulldog. Looking for a forever home with an EXPERIENCED large dog owner and a FENCED yard. Excellent temperament, non-dominant. Owner enlisting in the military. Good with kids, horses, known dogs, doesn't bother our cat. Not good with trespassers or dogs who stray into the yard. Neutered & utd on vaccinations. Knows basic commands and loves people. Will go to his new home with XL crate, toys, flea and heartworm meds, etc... Very fair rehoming fee. Will do home visit and check vet records, as we love this dog and want the best for him. Please email hiddenrockfarm@msn.com.

Sweet Kitty

Message from JMU colleague: Hi Tanya, I am emailing you in hopes that you can help me with a sweet little kitten. While cooking dinner last night, my cat started crying at the back door and when I looked out there was a little orange tabby kitten sitting by my back door. He was so skinny and looked to have a terrible cold so I took him to the vet this morning. He has a slight fever and has been treated for an upper respiratory infection … he should be back to normal health by next week and all he will need are his vaccinations. The vet said he is about 14 weeks old and he weighed in this morning at 3lbs 2oz. (I have attached pictures of him to the email.) I currently have two cats of my own in a small townhouse and unfortunately I have no room for a new kitten. He is so sweet and he purrs constantly. He just needs a little love. I could not leave him outside last night, and I cannot put him back outside, but I really cannot keep him either. I was wondering if you could send out a message to your animal blog group to see if anyone would be willing to give him a forever home, or if you know of anyone that could take him in. I can keep him through next week to make sure he is over his infection, but I need to find him a safe place within a the next few weeks. Please contact Keitha Truong at truongkl@jmu.edu.

I have an older outdoor dog that needs to be re-homed as soon as possible. I have moved to Florida and my husband will be joining me this weekend. My parents, who live in Shenandoah County, can foster him for a little while, but are unwilling to take him on a permanent basis. He was picked up as an adult stray by the Page County Animal shelter. We adopted him in December of 2008. While we tried crate training him, he is not housebroken. He is too accustomed to being outside. I believe he was a hunting dog that was never kept inside prior to us. His name is Bixby and he is a beagle/basset hound mix. He is as sweet as can be. Doesn't know a stranger. He is content to lay around and watch the world go by. Here is a link to my FB album of him: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10201782791950958.1073741827.1216434282&type=1&l=0997100348. He loves people and other dogs. He learned to tolerate our 4 cats, but has chased ones he saw outside. He is current on all of his shots and is a patient of Blue Mountain Animal Clinic in Luray. If we weren't going to the land of gators and snakes, he'd be staying with us... Thank you so much for any help you may be able to offer, DeeAnn Diaczynsky 540-331-4272

4 Cats

There are 4 kitties (only 3 pictured) who are looking for very loving homes ASAP. Their human mommy has left the home and the human daddy is not able to afford to take care of them so please open your heart up to one of these babies and if you are not able to take one, please share this with others. You may contact Josh at 540-214-6645. (The kitty with the crossed eyes is blind and possibly pregnant. Her name is Lilly) The black cat is a male and his name is Milo. The gray female kitty is Pebbles (about 3 months old) and another kitty (not pictured) who looks just like Pebbles is a female and her name is Jada. None are spayed/neutered and all are indoor/outdoor kitties.

REUNITED WITH OWNER! Stewart

REUNITED WITH OWNER! Dear Tanya, I remember that you used to send out photos of animals in need of a home, so that's why I'm sending you a photo and information about this little poodle that was found in Broadway running loose. He's being kept by Diane at Tails of Broadway Grooming, but she already has five dogs. I told her that you might be able to send out his photo with my contact information, so if anyone would like to have this nice little dog, he could maybe get a good home. Would you be able to send out word about him to your network of friends? He was found in Broadway running loose last Friday, Aug. 23. The police and SPCA have been notified, so if anyone were looking for him, they should have called about him by now. He is probably four or five years old. He is white, as you can see, and he has a really good nature. He is not neutered. But he is not so old that he couldn't be neutered. He looks to be in good health. He had a hair cut, evidently about three weeks ago, according to Diane. The children who found him named him Stewart, and it seems to fit his personality. Let me know if you can get out the word, and I appreciate any help you can offer. Thanks, Shelley Dr. Shelley Aley, Associate Professor 540-568-6162

ADOPTED!

ADOPTED! Dear Harrisonburg Friends and Animal lovers, ADOPTED! We are looking to provide our dog Olly a new, good, and loving home. If you know of anyone or if you hear of anyone interested in looking for a wonderful, happy, house-trained, fun dog, please share this information with them. Olly – Peeka-pom (Pekinese Pomeranian bred) Born 11/23/2011 Adopted January 2012 from Sylvia’s Pets House trained Knows no aggression Good with children Cute Able and eager to hike trails, walk down city paths, play in a backyard and/or stroll with you around your neighborhood Weight – about 12 pounds Kennel/crate provided

Karma (please help)

Hello. My name is Keith and I am having many health issues. I don't know my future in terms of residency, independence, nor how much further my decline will continue. Ironically, the more weight loss, the more health problems I'm having. I'm having to make tough decisions soon and it's killing me. One of them concerns my babies. I can't imagine them going to a shelter to die. I suppose of the two, Karma is the easier one to re-home. She's very easy going, independent, and loving but yet not too needy. She just had her geriatric check-up last month and is in beautiful health. She turned 13 on March 8th. She would make the perfect companion for someone seeking company in a quieter home where she can just be the fluffy, sweet, loving girl of the house. All records available and vaccinations, etc. up to date. She has been strictly indoors since birth. If anyone is interested or knows anyone who might be, please contact my Facebook friend Tanya Shifflett at gotchatlc@gmail.com and put in the subject line CAT. Thank you for considering to take in my baby. It would mean a lot to me.

Daisy

Daisy is a Husky/Lab mix. Born last may. Great with other dogs. Housebroken. No vet record. Adoption fee and adoption contract required for adoption. Contact Emily at 540-327-4794 (located in Strasburg).

Pretty girl!!

Looking for a good home for our 7 month old. She comes with whatever food is left over, her bed, bowl and dog house. She has already had two of her shots, is fixed and has had her rabies shot; however, we will charge a small rehoming fee for what we have invested in her and would like to possibly see where she will be living. She is an outside dog and is not house broken or trained that much but she is a really good dog. We just don't have time or space for her, and she needs lots of room to run. Please call me at 5405608678. Thanks! Ana Reyes

Kitties :)

Wanting to place two cats in a good home!! The first pic is Addie Jane, female, not spayed, one year old on June 17th. The second pic is Paddy, male, not neutered, born on St. Patrick’s Day- 3 months old. His mother is Addie Jane. They both have only been indoor cats. (I have two of the siblings of Addie Jane and they are calm, gentle and sweet kitties.) Contact info: Rick 236-4996 and Dianne 578-5219.

Darby

Darby is a little over a year old. She is a hound mix. She is VERY energetic. A household with small children would not be good due to her energetic nature. She has never been aggressive and has been exposed to other dogs, but hasn't been in the past 6 months. It takes her a little while to warm up to people but is very sweet and loves to give hugs. Someone with knowledge of hounds would be good for her. She has never been trained to hunt and I do not know if she could be. She has a very loud bark and will let you know if someone is anywhere near. She is also spayed and is current on her rabies vaccination. Please contact Bekki Rogers at bek1978@shentel.net if interested.

Smokey

Smokey - 6yo male Siamese/Bengal mix...indoor/outdoor...neutered, house trained & up to date on vaccinations...ok with dogs & children, not with other cats...asking $25 rehoming fee...call 540-908-5014

Green-eyed female kitty : )

Rescued kitty needing a home!! She is a 4-6 month old female kitty who is fully vetted but not spayed yet. Great personality and doesn't mind dogs at all!! Sweet lap kitty with beautiful green eyes!! Please contact Mary at edge-of-17@hotmail.com if interested or for more information.

Allie the Beagle

GOING TO THE SHELTER THIS WEEKEND: I am needing to find a home for my 6mo old female Beagle. (Her name is Allie) She is tri colored and very loveable. She has all of her shots up to date as well as her flea/tick treatment. I can provide you with the vet I used for her so you can obtain all of her current records. She has gotten her rabies shot as well.I have the papers from where I got her from. She has not been fixed yet and will need to be soon. I am sending her with her food and water bowl, big bag of food, four bags of various dog treats and a box of dog bones. She comes with pee/poop mats as well. She will also come with her blankets and all of her toys. I also have three months left of flea/tick treatment I will send with her. Like I stated before she is a very loving puppy as has been around kids of all ages ever since she was very little. She is not aggressive at all and has never bit anyone. If you are interested in getting her please make sure you have a location with tons of space for her to run around, she loves to run around and play and unfortunately where I live I am not able to give her that and I don't feel its right to keep her any longer. Allie has been very well taken care of and she's a healthy puppy. Please contact Tarra at 1-540-323-3008. This dog is located in the Front Royal area.

Lucy is a friendly full-size 4-year-old Pomeranian. She is will need to be spayed, but she is good with other dogs, cats, and children. She has a very outgoing personality and would love nothing more than your attention. Please call Courtney at 540-221-0773 or PM me.