Animal Shelter

[ANDY]

We are so pleased she has found a happy new home so quickly because being an older dog (as Osa and Ellie both are) it is always harder to find a new home , people do tend to prefer puppies. .

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[vieve]

So great to read all the good news: the shelter opening and Osa finding a new home!

Just wanted to share more: Tommy couldn't be doing better! He has turned out to be the perfect puppy for a nine year old girl. And I think we owe Andy and Jen a big thanks because he's-knocking my head hard here-pretty much housebroken already-thanks to their giving him such a good start!

I am valiantly trying to get his trip report together so I can tell w/everyone what a great experience it was to bring him home from Playa. My husband is joking that he can see it will be a whole new scam for me to visit more often.
Hmmn, smart man, he has a point...can I bring anyone back an adorable puppy?

[ANDY]

Hi Vieve
Im so glad he has settled in ok and has turned out to be a good pup (wish i could say the same for his brother Bernie he is soooo naughty ... but in a puppy way) and it was a pleasure to meet you
Looking forward to the next time
ps what a cute pic of Tommy .
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[ANDY]

I have taken some better pics of the puppies we are currently trying to find homes for, there are two more (sisters) but they are at the vets getting treatment for various ailments.
Bella
Daisy
Rosita
Rosy
Feeding time

All these babies need new caring and loving families so if you are interested or know anyone that is looking for a puppy please contact me
Many Thanks
Andy .

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[vieve]

Hi Andy!
Thus far, Tommy does not seem to take a bad picture!

Speaking of naughty puppy stuff...we have been speculating that maybe there's something really clever like Jack Russell or Chihuhua? somewhere in Tommy's ancestry (and Bernie's??!Although rumour has it that puppies from one litter can have same mom, different dads ??). He really reminds me of a Jack Russell that belonged to a good friend-down to the expressive face and the ears!
Tommy is a little thief-it is so funny. He picks up things, pretty much right under our noses and hides them in one of 4 or 5 hiding places. He loves to escape with vacuum cleaner attachments, shoes, and even , gulp, car keys. We haven't discouraged this as much as we probably should because it is so funny to watch him dashing around, ears flapping, when his crime is discovered-until you are 15 minutes late looking for the keys.
Ally is so excited to meet you in July. She has a t-shirt design to show you!
Oh, those puppies are too cute- I bet my niece will be bugging my brother for one in July-he'll kill me!

[JudyBluEyes]

Ohh no.. more puppy pics!!! Steve's gonna forbid me to come on this thread!!! hahaha!!! Glad to hear about Osa getting a home, that's really cool..


Oh and btw Andy, I need your cell #.

[Shamrock0421]

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm squealing over Bella!!!!
I love her face!

[ANDY]

Originally Posted by JudyBluEyes

Ohh no.. more puppy pics!!! Steve's gonna forbid me to come on this thread!!! hahaha!!!
Oh and btw Andy, I need your cell #.

Just sent it Judy (PM) .

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[ANDY]

Originally Posted by Shamrock0421

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm squealing over Bella!!!!
I love her face!

She is a lovely sweet puppy who just needs some affection and lots of cuddles .
We have just returned from picking up .....yes another puppy, this one was found by a lady called Diana who saw some kids throwing rocks at a bag then discovered a tiny puppy inside, and luckily soon after met Aisha who gave her my number.... our newest addition is called Sara and can only be 4 weeks old max, we have de-fleaed her and now about to give her a warm bath and some dinner then she can join the others for a runaround .

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[playawannabe]

Originally Posted by ANDY&JEN

She is a lovely sweet puppy who just needs some affection and lots of cuddles .
We have just returned from picking up .....yes another puppy, this one was found by a lady called Diana who saw some kids throwing rocks at a bag then discovered a tiny puppy inside, and luckily soon after met Aisha who gave her my number.... our newest addition is called Sara and can only be 4 weeks old max, we have de-fleaed her and now about to give her a warm bath and some dinner then she can join the others for a runaround .

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GRRR! I hope someone put those kids in a bag and threw a few rocks at them to see how they liked it... I would think that kids would think that a puppy was cute and want to play and cuddle, but I guess not.

Bless you Andy and Jen for all you do for Playa's animals! I have a feeling (sadly) that as time goes on you are going to be very very busy!

PS I love Rosita in the pic you posted earlier.....but I already have 3 dogs and that's all our city bylaw will allow I kep telling Dh we need to move to the country - but then we would have 100 dogs....there is also a 1 yo bluetick coonhound at our local rescue at the moment that I would love to bring home....so many dogs, so little time!

SPAY AND NEUTER your pets folks so all the dogs and cats of the world can be loved and cared for!!!

[ANDY]

Originally Posted by playawannabe

SPAY AND NEUTER your pets folks so all the dogs and cats of the world can be loved and cared for!!!

well said .

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[Doggiemom]

Thank you, thank you, thank you Andy and Jen!!!!!

[ANDY]

Originally Posted by Doggiemom

Thank you, thank you, thank you Andy and Jen!!!!!

It is hard work but very satisfying .

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[Doggiemom]

Originally Posted by ANDY&JEN

It is hard work but very satisfying .

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I can only imagine.....yesterday I did a kitty rescue at the local Target....left in tears . when I used to volunteer at the local animal adoption, did the same thing, cried every time...... . I so admire you guys for doing this and will continue to help whenever/however I can!

[maureena5]

Hi Andy,

Wow you really have a house full of beautiful babies! It's amazing how quickly you got the shelter going....lots of hard work I'm sure.

Below are some photos of sweet little Ellie during her stay at my house. The only difficult part of fostering her was the heartbreak of saying goodbye (terribly difficult for me).

She is a phenomenal little girl.....so affectionate, playful, smart & fun. She loved our walks & walks absolutely perfectly on the leash. It's like she's been to obedience training (go figure). She will sit before you put her leash on. She also started to give my her paw before getting a treat. She jumped on the couch just once & when told no...she got down & never attempted it again. She's perfectly house trained (You, Jen, Zena & Spud did a great job). She's an incredibly easy, well behaved girl. It seems all she wants in life is to please you & be with you. She also has a lot of puppy playfulness in her. She loved her duck toy (I'm going to try & get a video loaded). Because she wants to please you, she's pretty much a natural to fetching toys. She's a riot to play with because she constantly does the "play bow" & gets kind of all silly happy. On her final day here, I allowed Ellie in the bed to take a nap with me. She's a real cuddler & fell alseep with her head on my chest.

The person that adopts Ellie will be very fortunate indeed. She is such an easy dog & will reward them with years of affection, loyalty and companionship.

Sweet Ellie


Ellie & her Duck


Ellie Smiling (yes...she really does smile)


Ellie resting (She loved my dog's bed)


It was so nice to meet you, Jen & your very nice daughter! I applaud your efforts & wish you much success in finding homes for all your guests (especially...Ellie!...sorry that's a bit selfish). We're going to match our previous support because it sounds like you have a lot more vet visits coming up.

I'll be in touch. Thanks!
Maureen