OCTOBER IS ADOPT A PET MONTH!!!

In memory of Parker the Pom

Sweet Valiant

Valiant was Euthanized and my heart is broken for him.

Valiant was a gorgious shepherd lab mix with brindle points that was disposed of like garbage by his owners. He came in as a stray with a sad face and a giant pinch collar. there was something about him something in his eyes and I knew he was a valiant hero at heart. So Valiant became his name.

He needed a warm home and a second chance, but he got several terrifying weeks at the pound.

The stress of the pound environment was too much for him and he turned. With love understanding and a bit of work he would have come around but he wasn't given a chance.

Rescue's wouldn't step up to save him and he got worse with every passing day. Eventually to the point where it was clear he wasn't going to be saved and was for lack of a better term unadoptable.

That was when he was shoved into the back by the pound staff, to sit cold wet and more terrified than before simply awaiting is tragic fate.

Then the day came when his time was up. If he was lucky it was done correctly. He was taken to the bullroom and an IV was used to sedate him. Once he was under a needle was inserted directly into his heart and the lethal drugs were administered until he drifted off into an endless sleep.

If by a stroke of bad luck it wasn't done correctly he was in for a much harsher fate. He was dragged out of his kennel at the end of a catch pole fighting in vain for his life. his mouth was tied shut and without sedation a needle was jammed in the area of his heart and it was left to chance if it hit right or not. If it did he was spared more suffering but if not he was in for a cruel and painful end.

My heart aches to think of him scared and hurting fighting for a chance to escape.

It breaks to know he didn't make it.

His eyes haunt me and tear me up inside. Sweet Valiant guarding his life.

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Featured Pet! I'm in LOVE with LIAM

Hey Everyone!

I know I tend to always have a special favorite BUT I am in LOVE with this baby at the Columbiana County Dog Pound and Adoption Center.

From his pictures so you can see just how gorgeous this boy is! He reminds me so much of a little girl named Skittles that was at the mahoning co. pound a while back that I loved to pieces.

I have been admiring him on Petfinder for several weeks and finally went down to go see him the other day. He is a SWEETHEART. He is extremely charming and just has the SOFTEST coat you've ever felt and he's gorgeous to boot with his handsome markings and big smile.

His name is Liam and his shelter ID# is 0312. He is a young male Shepherd mix maybe 2 yrs old. He gets along well with other dogs and they even think he is housebroken!

If I had room here I would swoop in immediately and pull him myself even just to foster so that I knew he was safe, but after out last foster fiasco I have been banned from bringing anymore dogs home. Plus I don't think my one dog (Blaze) would take kindly to bringing another male home anyway (he only gets along with females, puppies, and dogs smaller than him- what can I say, he's a brat).

So I am BEGGING that you pass this on and cross post the heck out of it so someone can save this sweet boy! His euthanasia date was WAY back on November 12th! So he is on majorly borrowed time down there. I don't think they are as bad as Mahoning with euthanizing but he is still very much at risk!

If you are interested in Liam his Petfinder page is: http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=12302053

His adoption fee is $80 and that includes his neuter, panacure dewormer, a rabies shot, a 7 way DHLPP vaccine, and his license. An extra package is available for $40 more that includes a heartworm check, flea control, and additional DHLPP booster vaccination.

You can also add a Bordetella vaccine to the package for $10. That means that for a mere $130 you get a fully vetted dog (cheaper than any vet's office I know) with a month of flea control! Or for just $80 you get all the basics.

Please help this sweet boy find a home where he is safe and loved!

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FEATURED PET OF THE WEEK!!

First off let me say that our last two Features were rescued!! So VERY good news for those two little sweethearts!

Now onto the good stuff.

This week's featured adoptable is SABLE!

Sable is a DROP DEAD GORGEOUS PURE Husky/Siberian Husky. All of us volunteers LOVE HER TO DEATH at the pound. She is VERY sweet, VERY loving, and VERY well mannered dog. As far as we can tell she gets along well with other dogs and loves being in the company of people. She walks well on a leash and is just stunning both with her looks and personality.

If you would like to rescue or adopt SABLE her pound ID# is 888, you will need this when you call the pound cause they don't know the dogs by name only by number.

The pound contact information and a bit more info on Sable can be found on her petfinder page which you can view by clicking on the title of this post or on the following link:

http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=12338753

PLEASE HELP US SAVE THIS AWESOME LITTLE GIRL!!

Featured Pets of the Week

Sorry Guys its another week of simply featured pets. I have a little foster girl right now and she's keeping be super busy!

Our first featured pet is BRIDGET!

Admittedly they aren't the best pictures, but that's cause they were taken on her first day in the pound so she was a little camera shy. But in person she'll charm the pants right off ya! She is SO sweet it isn't even funny. She LIVES to just be petted and is content just being in the company of people. She walks EXCELLENTLY on leash and gets along GREAT with other dogs! She isn't cat tested but I have a feeling she'd be fine with cats and probably kids too.

She is a great girl with great temperment and personality. And she is on borrowed time at the Mahoning County Dog Pound. She could be Euthanized by heart-stick ANY day. If you are interested in meeting or adopting Bridget PLEASE call the pound at 330-740-2205 EXT 2 Her ID# is 795 and she is waiting for you to save her!!

Her Petfinder Page can be viewed at: http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=12099821

Our Second Featured Pet is HONEY!

Honey is just the cutest little thing you ever did see! She is so sweet and LOVES people. Honey is a Shar-pei mix with the most adorable scrunched up little smoosh face. Honey walks well on lead and gets along well with other dogs.

Like Bridget, Honey is also on borrowed time! She could be put down at anytime and it would be a shame. She is going to make someone a GREAT pet! Her ID# is 836 and if you are interested in meeting or adopting her please call the pound at the number listed above.

Honey's petfinder page can be found at: http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=12207263

IF YOU ARE A RESCUE ORGANIZATION BOTH OF THESE DOGS' ADOPTION FEES HAVE BEEN SPONSORED THROUGH CANINE CRUSADERS.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SPONSORED DOGS OR ON HOW TO SPONSOR A DOG AT THE MAHONING COUNTY POUND PLEASE VISIT THE CANINE CRUSADERS PETFINDER PAGE AT: www.canine-crusaders.petfinder.com

OCTOBER IS ADOPT A PET MONTH!

You can also visit the CANINE CRUSADERS webpage by clicking the entry title at the top.

And ROSE our featured pet from the last post (seen below) is STILL AVAILABLE for adoption. This sweetheart is on borrowed time at the pound and desperately searching for her forever home!

Featured Pet!

ROSE WAS ADOPTED!

No Breed of the week this week just a Featured pet.

I fell in love with this little girl on Friday and she's my project. So ANYONE who is interested PLEASE contact the Pound about her ASAP.

THIS is ROSE

Rose is #769 at the Mahoning County Dog Pound.

She is an adult female Yellow Labrador Retriever mix.

Rose is VERY sweet and VERY cute. She has the most beautiful eyes and is desperate for someone to save her from Euthanasia at the Pound. She walks well on lead, is laid back and gets along well with other dogs.

She came into the pound on SEPTEMBER 25 and is available for adoption or Euthanasia on October 1st.

If interested please contact by phone @ 330-740-2205 EXT 2 to adopt this precious dog. IT IS BEST TO CALL BEFORE ADOPTION / EUTHANASIA DATE TO BE PUT ON ADOPTION LIST FOR THIS DOG.

Her petfinder page can be found by clicking on the title of the post or at: http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=12036436

Please feel free to crosspost any dog.