THE BIG GUYS (45 POUNDS AND ABOVE)
SONNY
Age: 2 years
Sex: Male
Weight: 60 pounds
Breed: Samoyed or Spitz Mix
Activity Level: Medium
Children: Unknown, but we are happy to test him!
Dogs: Yes
Cats: Unknown
Housebroken: Unknown
Medical: Sonny is neutered, up to date on his shots, and has received
his first round of heartworm treatment. If Sonny needs a follow up
treatment in six weeks, we have contracted with a vet in Plymouth to
give him his final shot at the discounted rescue rate.
Notes: Poor Sonny was overlooked so many times at the shelter. He
waited so very patiently and we finally had to have him pulled because
the shelter was going to put him down to make room for more dogs. Sonny
was so sweet and so patient, we simply could not let this happen. He is
a big boy and it is hard to find his body under all that hair!!!
BOSLEY
Bosley is an absolutely gorgeous 1 year old male Pointer mix - his colorings are fantastic in person and do not show up on his photos. He weighs approx 40 lbs and has a fairly high activity level although he does settle down when it's time. Bosley is in love with the the children he has met since arriving. He seems to really like them, and while he does need to be trained not to jump up on adults (and other dogs) in his excitement, he becomes very calm and gentle around kids . . . he puts his ears back, and stands still, lets them pet him, and after they've pet him for a bit, he nuzzles their face.
Bos does scratch on the door now (in terms of housebreaking), and he's now learned "sit" and does it very reliably. He is great with other dogs; his exposure to cats has been limited but his current mom says that he ignored the one he met recently but this requires more investigation.
Even seasoned dog owners are impressed by Bosley’s
sweet and approachable manner. He is continuously happy, alert, responsive on
lead, a total love bug and well-mannered inside, and boisterous when given a
chance to play. He is an active boy that
needs a family who will give him the exercise he needs. He would make an
excellent jogging partner as he is great on a leash. Needless to say, he is the
portrait of the perfect family dog.
Bosley wants, more than anything, to be the part of an
active family. He loves attention though he is not needy and is content just to
be nearby. (This poor boy was stuck in a shelter and then in an animal hospital
for almost three months!)If you are
interested in adopting this boy, please email for an adoption application. His
adoption fee is $300 to cover some of
the costs he incurred while he was treated and boarded at the animal hospital.
Medical: Bosley is neutered, up to date on his shots, and ready to go!
TIGER
TIGER
Age: 1 year
Sex: Male
Weight: 40 pounds
Breed: Brindle Lab Mix
Activity Level: High
Children: We believe Tiger would be wonderful with children and are happy to test him to confirm this!
Dogs: Yes
Cats: Unknown
Housebroken: Unknown
Medical: Tiger is neutered, up to date on his shots, and healthy. He
tested positive for heartworm and has received his first course of the
treatment. If Tiger still tests positive for heartworm in five more
weeks, we have contracted with a vet in Plymouth to give the final shot
and follow up care for a reduced rate.
Notes: Tiger is so sweet and is a typical young lab- playful and
bouncy. He would make an excellent family dog and we are looking
forward to finding this little boy the happy ever after he deserves!
FINNIAS
FINNIAS
Age: 1-2 years
Sex: Male
Weight: 80 pounds
Breed: Purebred Husky with Blue Eyes
Activity Level: High
Children: We are happy to test him, but Finnias is very jumpy and would probably not be good with small children.
Dogs: Yes
Cats: Unknown
Housebroken: Unknown
Medical: Neutered, current on shots, HW negative
Notes: We have decided what this boy needs is a home full of rambunctious teenagers who will romp around and play with him in the yard. Finnias is a dog that will need a go, go, go lifestyle and always have someone around to pay attention to him. He is a gorgeous boy that has a dark line around his neck from where he was obviously chained his whole life. Who can blame him for never wanting to be tossed aside and neglected ever again? Finnias would do best in a fenced in back yard and will need some work on his leash manners. He will, however, be an exceptionally loyal and wonderful dog to the family who gives this beautiful boy a chance!
LILLY
Age: 2 years
Sex: Female
Weight: 50 pounds
Breed: Black Lab
Activity Level: High
Children: We believe Lilly is wonderful with children and would be happy to double check this!
Dogs: Yes
Cats: Unknown
Housebroken: Yes
Medical: Spayed, current on vaccinations, started HW treatment 3/30/07. Lilly will need to be tested in five weeks and will receive her third shot, if needed at a discounted price.
Comments: Well, Lilly also did not want to cooperate with pictures. She either felt like laying around or sitting in the photographer's lap. She is extremely affectionate, playful, friendly and very sociable.
If you would like to help Lilly, but can not adopt her, please consider making a donation to go towards her heartworm treatment! Lilly thanks you so very much! Be sure to include Lilly's name, so we can apply the donation appropriately!
MOLLY
MOLLY
Age: 11 months
Sex: Female
Weight: 45 pounds
Breed: Lab/Plott hound or Greyhound Mix (brindle coat)
Activity Level: High (very athletic!)
Children: Yes
Dogs: She loves other dogs, but can not be placed in a home with dogs that are smaller and submissive as she has been in fights with small, submissive dogs at her foster home. She has done great with larger dogs and just loves to play!
Cats: No
Housebroken: 100% Housebroken, Crate Trained, and uses Doggy Door
Medical: Spayed, current on vaccinations, HW negative
Comments: Molly is very friendly, LOVES to be petted and is not a big barker. She loves to run and play ball!!!! Molly is a great girl with a personality that just makes everyone who meets her laugh. She just so desperately wants to be loved and get attention from anyone and everyone who will give it to her.
OKIE
Age: 1-2 years
Sex: Male
Weight: 30 pounds
Breed: Shepherd mix
Activity Level: Medium
Children: Yes
Dogs: Yes
Cats: Unknown
Housebroken: Unknown
Medical: Neutered, current on vaccinations, started HW treatment 3/30/07. Will be tested again in five weeks and receive final injection if needed at discounted price.
Notes: Okie wants everyone to know that he did not have a few cocktails before these pictures were taken, even though the pictures are pretty incriminating! Okie is very playful, friendly, sociable, and loving. He has a typical “puppy personality.” Our experience with the shepherd mixes is that they are remarkably smart and do wonderful with their training!
If you would like to help Okie, but can not adopt him, please consider making a donation to go towards his heartworm treatment! He promises the money will not be squabbled on cheap booze and cigarettes! Okie thanks you so very much! Be sure to include his name, so we can apply the donation appropriately!
OREO
OREO
Age: 2 years
Sex: Female
Weight: 64 pounds
Breed: Lab/ Dalmation Mix
Activity Level: High
Children: We think she would be great and we are happy to test her!
Dogs: Yes
Cats: Unknown
Housebroken: Unknown
Medical: Spayed, current on shots, HW negative
Notes: What a gorgeous and exotic looking girl! Oreo is very sweet, playful, and extremely energetic.
RUPERT- AKA RUDY
Age:
Sex: Male
Weight: 45 pounds
Breed: Rhodesian/ Hound Mix
Activity Level: High
Children: We are happy to test him.
Dogs: Yes
Cats: Unknown
Housebroken: Unknown
Medical: Ruby is neutered, up to date on his shots, HW negative, and healthy.
Notes:Ruby needs someone to swoop him up and give him a huge hug! He is so scared at the clinic and he is acting a little spastic because of it. We think that, as soon as he was somewhere were he felt safe, that he would calm down immediately. He is a gorgeous boy and any family would be lucky to have him!
SID
Age:
Sex: Male
Weight: 45 pounds
Breed: Dalmation Mix
Activity Level: High
Children: We believe Sid would be wonderful with children and are happy to test him to confirm this!
Dogs: Yes
Cats: Unknown
Housebroken: Unknown- he actually prefers to potty on the concrete and not on the grass- hehe!
Medical: Tiger is neutered, up to date on his shots, and healthy. He
tested positive for heartworm and has received his first course of the
treatment on 4/14. If Sid still tests positive for heartworm in five more
weeks, we have contracted with a vet in Plymouth to give the final shot
and follow up care for a reduced rate.
Notes: Sid is just a doll- the techs at the clinic tell us that he is very sweet and loving. Sid waited almost two months to be saved at the pound. No one came to get this boy even though he behaved so well. The workers at the pound kept overlooking him on euthanization days, hoping that Sid would find someone to love him. Well, when they put his name on the list finally, we decided that we absolutely would not let that happen. Please open your home to this patient and precious baby..
If you would like to help Sid, but can not adopt him, please consider making a donation to go towards his heartworm treatment! Sid thanks you so very much!
NECIE
Sex: Female
Weight: 50 pounds
Breed: Lab Mix
Activity Level: High
Children: Unknown at this time, but we are happy to test her!
Dogs: Necie appears to not get along well with other dogs at the clinic. This may be due to the stressful situation of being in a kennel and she may just be protecting her space, but we think it is best that she go to an only dog home.
Cats: Unknown
Housebroken: Unknown
Medical: Spayed, current on shots, started HW treatment. Necie will
need a follow up test in five weeks to see if she needs a final shot. If
she does, he will receive that shot at a discounted price.
Notes: Necie is yet another gorgeous black lab girl that is desperate for you to notice her! She blends in with so many of the other labs in the south, but she is a special girl who will make some family very happy if they decide to adopt her!
If
you would like to help Necie, but can not adopt her, please consider
making a donation to go towards her heartworm treatment! Necie thanks
you so very much! Be sure to include Necie's name, so we can apply the
donation appropriately!
AND THE LITTLE GUYS....
Gumby
GUMBY
Age: 8-12 months
Sex: Male
Weight: 38 pounds
Breed: Shepherd Mix
Activity Level: Medium
Children: We are happy to test him!
Dogs: Yes
Cats: Unknown
Housebroken: Unknown
Medical: Neutered, current on shots, started HW treatment 3/26/07. Gumby will need to be tested in five weeks and will receive his third and final shot if needed at a discounted price.
Notes: Gumby is a super sweet little man. He loves to give kisses and is very submissive with other dogs (just stays out of the way). Gumby is the kind of boy who will hang back and wait his turn for some love and kisses!
If you would like to help Gumby, but can not adopt him, please consider making a donation to go towards his heartworm treatment! Gumby thanks you so very much!
KEMPER
KEMPER
Age: 1-2 year old
Sex: Male
Weight: 36.2 pounds
Breed: Terrier Mix
Activity Level: Medium
Children: Unknown at this time, but we are happy to test him!
Dogs: Yes
Cats: Unknown
Housebroken: Unknown
Medical: Neutered, current on shots, started HW treatment 4/16/07. Kemper will need a follow up test in five weeks to see if he needs a final shot. If he does, he will receive that shot at a discounted price.
Notes: Kemper is just an absolute love who is very timid and sweet. He was found at an awful pound where he was left alone with a number of other dogs in horrific conditions. He has been doing great at the animal hospital and will do great with a family that will give him the love and affection that he so deserves and has never had.
Kemper is also just as good of a little patient as we could ask for! He did not so much as budge when he was receiving any of his injections and he has not barked once since arriving at the animal hospital!
If you would like to help Kemper, but can not adopt him, please consider making a donation to go towards his heartworm treatment! Kemper thanks you so very much! Be sure to include Kemper's name, so we can apply the donation appropriately!
MAUDE
Age: Approx. 1.5-2 years
Sex: Female
Weight: 38.5 pounds
Breed: lab mix
Activity Level: medium to high
Children: Unknown at present
Dogs: Unknown at present
Cats: Unknown at present
Housebroken:
Medical: Vaccinations up to date. heartworm negative.
Comments: This is a friendly and playful little girl - she is a new arrival so we are finding out more about every day.
SHELLY
SHELLY
Age: 1-2 years
Sex: Female
Weight: 25 pounds
Breed: Rhodesian/ Terrier mix (tan with white chest)
Activity Level: Medium
Children: Yes
Dogs: Yes
Cats: Unknown
Housebroken: Unknown
Medical: Spayed, current on vaccinations, HW negative. Shelly came in with a wound on her head that looked like a bullet had grazed her head. No bullet was found and her wound is healing up nicely. This little girl is lucky to be alive
Comments: If you want an absolute cuddlebug, then Shelly is your girl. Obviously, life on the street was very difficult for her and all she wants to do is curl up in your lap and give you kisses for keeping her safe and loved. She is very sweet, playful, and friendly.
If you would like to help Shelly, but can not adopt her, please consider making a donation to go towards her medical bills! Shelly thanks you so very much!
TETRA
Age: 2-3 years
Sex: Female
Weight: 15 pounds
Breed: Miniature Pinscher Mix (docked tail)
Activity Level: Medium
Children: We are happy to test her and think she would do great!
Dogs: Yes
Cats: Unknown
Housebroken: Unknown
Medical: Spayed, current on shots, started HW treatment on 3/26/07; being treated for sarcoptic mange
Note: OK, if you are a sucker for a sad story get ready. Tetra was found at the bottom of a dog pile. She was trying to get at a food bowl that was to high and the other dogs were attacking her for trying to eat and drink. A volunteer grabbed this little girl and brought her immediately to the animal hospital where is was not only found that she was heartworm positive, but that she has mange. It will be anywhere between 3-6 weeks for Tetra to be able to be adopted out as she is getting a weekly dip for her mange and has already started her heartworm treatment. However, when this little girl is ready to go, we want her in the arms of someone who will spoil her rotten and let her know that she needs never starve, hurt, and be cold ever again. If you want to take this little love bug home when she has been fixed up, please send us an application!
If you would like to help Tetra, but can not adopt her, please consider making a donation to go towards her heartworm and mange treatment! Tetra thanks you so very much! Be sure to include Tetra's name, so we can apply the donation appropriately!
TRACKER
Tracker was found on the side of the street, shot and starving yesterday. He was rushed to the animal hospital to tend to his wounds. The vet techs could not get over how incredibly gentle and loving he was as they were poking and prodding around his wound. He never so much as grumbled. They said he just seemed grateful for their loving touch :(
Update: Tracker's leg is NOT broken! The bullet has lodged in he kneecap, but remarkably, nothing has broken. He is on heavy painkillers and IV antibiotics because his wound is infected and inflamed, but we think he is going to be just fine. As soon as he is cleared medically, we would like Tracker in a home so he can begin to put on some much needed weight. This little boy has been starved and shot and deserves nothing less than a family that will baby and coddle him for the rest of his life. Tracker is 3-4 years old and 39.1 pounds. We believe he is a coonhound mix and he is up to date on his shots. Sadly, Tracker also tested positive for heartworm on top of everything else this poor boy has been through and he will begin his treatment on on April 25. Tracker has been neutered.
Tracker's official bio will be coming soon, but if you would like to make a donation towards his care, please click here. Be sure to include Tracker's name, so we can apply the donation appropriately!
NORMAN
Age: 10-12 weeks
Sex: male
Weight: 11.7 pounds
Breed: Anyone's guess- please let us know where you think those ears come from! (probably lab somewhere)
Activity: High
Children: Unknown, but we are happy to test him!
Dogs: Great
Cats: Great
Housebroken: No
Medical: Vaccines up to date
Comments:Norman is a very playful and energetic, sweet pup. This little guy has a neat story.. During the terrible storms last week, a woman in Memphis heard some scratching at her door. When she opened up the door- little bouncy Norman walked right in as if he owned the place. She could not keep him because her apartment would not allow pets, but she could not bear to send him to the pound where he would surely be killed. Lucky for Norman, he got a first class ticket straight to Hillcrest where he is awaiting a family who will love him and never leave him out in the pouring rain again!
DAKOTA
Age: 1-2 years
Sex: Male
Weight: 30 pounds
Breed: Lab/ Terrier Mix
Activity Level: High
Children: We believe Dakota would be wonderful with children and are happy to test him to confirm this!
Dogs: Yes
Cats: Unknown
Housebroken: Unknown
Medical: Dakota is neutered, up to date on his shots, and healthy. He
tested positive for heartworm and has received his first course of the
treatment on April 25th. If Dakota still tests positive for heartworm in five more
weeks, we have contracted with a vet in Plymouth to give the final shot
and follow up care for a reduced rate.
Notes: Dakota is a miniature lab and beyond precious! He has all the lab qualities- friendly, playful, easy-going.. but he comes in a bite size package ;) Please consider taking little Dakota home with you. In the sea of black labs at pounds across the south, Dakota was lucky to be one of the dogs saved for certain death. Now he needs his luck ton continue so he can find a wonderful family that will adore him!
If you would like to make a donation towards Dakota's heartworm treatment, please do so by clicking the button below. Please remember to include Dakota's name so we can apply the donation appropriately!
BO
Age: 1.5- 2 years
Sex: Male
Weight: 38.3 pounds
Breed: Lab Mix
Activity Level: High
Children: As he is so timid, we would definitely have to test Bo before making any decisions about him and children. As he just came in, he may just need some time to relax. We will update adopters on his progress.
Dogs: Yes
Cats: Unknown
Housebroken: Unknown
Medical: Bo is neutered, up to date on his shots, and healthy. He
tested positive for heartworm and has received his first course of the
treatment. If Bo still tests positive for heartworm in five more
weeks, we have contracted with a vet in Plymouth to give the final shot
and follow up care for a reduced rate.
Notes: Bo is one frightened and skiddish little boy. He has been moved from a horrible pound to an animal hospital and seems to have no idea that he is safe and that no one is going to hurt him. Bo is going to need someone who is patient and that will work with him as he comes out of his shell. Many times, dogs will come to Hillcrest extremely frightened and be fine after a few days. We will update Bo's bio as appropiate.
Update: Bo is calming down quite a bit, but his adopters must know that he has a tendency to try and bite whomever is trying to give him vaccinations. He is fine otherwise, but he will need to be muzzled while receiving any shots in the near future- this may resolve once he is in a loving home, but for the safety of all vet tech and vets, we recommend that he be muzzled during his vaccinations. A muzzle is NOT APPROPRIATE at any other time.
If you would like to help Bo, but can not adopt him, please consider making a donation to go towards his heartworm treatment! Bo thanks you so very much!
CASPER
Age: 1 year
Sex: Male
Weight: 37.8 pounds
Breed: Lab Mix
Activity Level: High
Children: We believe Capser would be wonderful with children and are happy to test him to confirm this!
Dogs: Yes
Cats: Unknown
Housebroken: Unknown
Medical: Casper is neutered, up to date on his shots, HW negative and healthy.
Notes: Casper is another real sweet boy- we are still learning more about him and will update his bio soon!
McKENZIE
Age: 1 year
Sex: Female
Weight: 36.8 pounds
Breed: Hound Mix
Activity Level: High
Children: We believe McKenzie would be wonderful with children and are happy to test her to confirm this!
Dogs: Yes
Cats: Unknown
Housebroken: Unknown
Medical: McKenzie is spayed, up to date on her shots, heartworm and healthy.
Notes: What a pretty girl! McKenzie is a little bit shy, but that is because she has no idea what has been happening to her. She is such a sweetheart and will adore whatever family decides to adopt her! You are going to have to excuse McKenzie for being a little wet in this picture- she got her tail in her water bowl and wagged it so hard that it went everywhere! Ooops!
HOMER
Age: 6 months
Sex: Male
Weight: 22 pounds
Breed: Spaniel Mix
Activity Level: High
Children: We believe Homer would be wonderful with children and are happy to test him to confirm this!
Dogs: Yes
Cats: Unknown
Housebroken: Unknown
Medical: Homer is neutered, up to date on his shots, HW negative, and healthy.
Notes: Better get your application in for this boy quick because he will go fast- what a gorgeous, gorgeous dog! He is your typical puppy- friendly, playful (so playful, that his ears were wet from playing in his water bowl), and happy-go-lucky boy! He would make any family a wonderful companion!
TEX
Age: 6 months
Sex: Male
Weight: 25 pounds
Breed: Beagle Mix
Activity Level: High
Children: We believe Tex would be wonderful with children and are happy to test him to confirm this!
Dogs: Yes
Cats: Unknown
Housebroken: Unknown
Medical: Tex is neutered, up to date on his shots, HW negative, and healthy.
Notes: Coming soon!!!
RAMBO
Age: 10 weeks
Sex: Male
Weight: 10.2 pounds
Breed: Terrier Mix
Activity Level: High
Children: We believe Rambo would be wonderful with children and are happy to test him to confirm this!
Dogs: Yes
Cats: Yes
Housebroken: No
Medical: Rambo is up to date on his shots and clearly underweight.
Notes: Oh my goodness, have you ever seen something so pathetic looking? Rambo is only a baby and we are doing everything we can to get his weight up. We will be extremely careful in adopting him out and wait until we are positive that he is healthy and strong enough to make the trip up to New England. Please consider taking this boy into your home- he needs some tremendous TLC...
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