Our gorgeous foster girl Hope featured last week has become a play group greeter really enjoying play time with her shelter friends. She is well taken care of in her foster home but a forever home is her fondest wish. Bare Bear loves his time with volunteers but he too would be a very happy boy away from the shelter in a secure happy home.
Eeyore (ID# A 1715315) is a 1 year & 1 month old, male black & white Australian Cattle Dog and Labrador Retriever mix. He weighs 55 pounds. Eeyore was found to be family friendly on his safer test as well as dog friendly. He has participated in our dog play groups and has a great time. He was surrendered when his family moved into an apartment and a dog Eeyore’s size was not allowed. They told us Eeyore is house trained, playful and enjoys taking walks. Eeyore’s was raised by a family that was deaf so they mentioned that very loud music or noise might frighten him and he might prefer a quieter home. He has done well in the shelter environment that can be a bit noisy at times. He enjoys taking walks and is pretty good on leash although a bit of his puppyish nature can come out. We suggest bringing him to the free training classes to aid in teaching him all those typical things as he may not be used to vocal commands. Eeyore has a sweet gentle side and also enjoys playing with toys. He enjoys lying in the shade by someone’s feet and sharing in affection and petting. You will find this very handsome dog at our Eastside shelter.
Gorda (ID# A1183356) is a 1 year & 4 month old, female brown & white Boxer mix. She weighs 56 pounds. She is a little on the timid side but warms up quickly with just a bit of love and sweet talk. She craves attention and affection so may have been in a back yard a bit too much. Gorda enjoys taking walks and after her initial excitement to be out of her kennel and with someone she is great. In a home where she will have the opportunity for frequent walks she will make a great companion. Gorda loves to play with other dogs. This pretty girl can by shy during initial greetings. Gorda remembers her friends and the next play date she immediately starts playing. She enjoys a great game of chase and like many boxers she likes to jump over the group. With a hop and a skip Gorda is leader of the game. She also makes sure we humans don’t feel left out. Gorda stops during play to “check in” with us and offer some affection from her. Gorda is ready for her forever home. She is waiting to meet you at our Eastside shelter. Ask to meet her in a play yard so you can see her play and share affection.
Easter is a time when many of us think of cute fuzzy bunnies. I have whole room of stuffed bunnies because I know my home is not a home for a rabbit. One of our wonderful bunny volunteers Bill Velasquez passed on this information and some things you must think about. House Rabbit Society strongly urges parents not to by their children live “Easter bunnies” unless they are willing to make a 10 year commitment to properly care for the animals. Each year, thousands of baby rabbits, chicks and ducks are purchased as Easter gifts only to be abandoned or left at shelters in the days, weeks and months that follow Easter. The president of House Rabbit Society encourages rabbit lovers to support the “make mine Chocolate” campaign. Rabbits are not low maintenance pets. They require at least the same amount of work as a cat or dog and often more. Chocolate rabbits are a great alternative; kids can enjoy them for 10 minutes and they won’t have to take care of them for the next 10 years. Most rabbits purchased as Easter pets will never see their first birthday dying from neglect or abandoned. Most children want a companion they can hold, carry or cuddle but rabbits are fragile ground loving creatures that break when dropped. Additionally rabbits easily frighten by loud noises. It is unreasonable to expect a child to make a 10 year commitment to taking care of a rabbit. Children quickly loose interest we see this with dogs and cats as well. Companion animal decisions should be well considered, studied and family members need to be well prepared ahead of time. Parents need to be actively involved on a daily basis and willing to supervise any interactions between rabbits and children…advice that should be for any companion including cats and dogs as well. If you are not ready for a bunny, cat or dog then choose chocolate or a cute stuffed toy.
Please visit these websites.
http://rabbit.org/easter-andabbits-do-not-mix/
We have a great interactive bunny for those considering adoption:
http://www.makeminechocolate.org/learning.php
