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