Blueberry Needs A Forever Home

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Can you help Blueberry? She is an almost 3-year-old, 30 lb. hound mix that has been at the Rockingham County Humane Society Shelter for over two years. Two years. Think about that. 

My animal protection group takes Blueberry to the monthly Petco adoption fair but so far, no luck. Blueberry used to be rather animated but now, more often then not, she sits calmly in her cage, observing the people come and go. It's almost like she's resigned herself to this life.

It breaks my heart. 

There are many of us who love this sweet girl and we're willing to sponsor her and pay her adoption fee if we can find her a solid, loving home. We know she LOVES car rides (she jumps in the truck of her own accord to ride to Petco) and is affectionate. She's a little aggressive toward food, natural from being at a shelter for so long. She hasn't been around cats, so we don't know how she'd react. All in all, a sweet dog. 

Blueberry is in Eden, NC but there are dog transports that run across the country and I know many members of our group would move mountains to see Blueberry have the chance to experience life in a real home. If you know of anyone, anywhere, who may be interested, please have them contact the Eden Humane Society. 

Thanks!

BRENDA FOUND A HOME!

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Brenda playing with her new doggy sisterAfter Brenda appeared on WFMY news on Friday morning, she had 2-3 families calling about adopting her. A member of our APSRC group and the Humane Society of Rockingham County performed background checks and on Saturday Brenda went to live in her new forever home. She has two doggy sisters, a dachshund and the dog you see below. She's got a yard and toys and lots of love. For a dog that was literally minutes from being put down not once but twice, it's absolutely amazing to know she's now got a full life 

I have to say a special thanks to Tom Haizlip who was the one to suggest sending Brenda's story to WFMY and took a real interest in seeing her adopted. Also, Al and Faith Walker with the APSRC were tireless in their efforts to get Brenda a home. And a huge thanks to Ed Matthews of WFMY who is, quite possibly, the nicest man on the planet. 

Brenda has a home! This is a very, very, very good day. 

Brenda (the dog with 9 lives) Still Needs A Home

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I believe I have met the world's first puppy-cat. Brenda, the dog I blogged about 2 weeks ago, is now working on what must amount to her 4th or 5th life. She was quite literally minutes away from being put down last week, TWICE, and each time we (Animal Protection Society of Rockingham County) managed a stay of execution. I imagine someone running into the put down room at the vet's yelling, "Wait! Wait! The Governor called!"

Bottom line, Brenda is currently at the Humane Society in Eden, NC. She's still living in a cage, but she's alive. And I now believe more than ever that this dog was meant to live for a reason. She is going to make someone a GREAT pet. The photos you see here were taken at a volunteer's home. They kept Brenda for the weekend before being able to release her to the Humane Society. They said she was cheerful, fun, didn't bark, and got along great with their cat and other dogs. She also l-o-v-e-s her rubber bouncy ball. 

June is National Adopt-A-Cat month but given that Brenda has that 9 lives cat thing working for her, I'm asking everyone to please work on finding Brenda a home this month as well. She is so much love and fun all wrapped in a furry bundle. And look at those ears and that smile. What's not to love? 

Photos from Petco Adoption Fair

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Once a month, Blair and I volunteer a Saturday afternoon to work the Petco adoption fair on behalf of the Animal Protection Society of Rockingham County. Dogs are pulled from the local Humane Society and we parade them around the Petco on Wendover in Greensboro for 3 hours, hoping the dogs will find their forever homes. We've had success with two dogs, so far. My goal in life is to get Hilton adopted. He's not the cutest dog out there, but he is just a cuddle monster who I know would make someone the best pet. 

Here are a few photos from our day:


Hilton is the blob spread out on his back, begging for a belly rub.