Just want to send you an update and pics for our pair of misfits, Sasha & Ripley.

Sasha’s a wonderfully sweet little girl, who loves everyone and food. She’s great on walks, either on or off-leash, and responds with a wag of the tail whenever she thinks her name is mentioned. She’s good in crowds, as we often have a bunch of people around here, and socializes for a while, eats a bit, and then scoots off to a quiet place to be grumpy for a while. She plays chase with Ripley when they’re off-leash at the park, but toys and balls seem to be beneath her… she’s fit in to our routine, seamlessly.

Ripley has decided he’d like to be a puppy again. We’ve been increasing his walks to build his muscle mass, and he’ll take any pace that we can throw at him. He’s good and very strong on the leash, but careful not to stray too far when off-leash. He loves all toys and he’d play all day if he could, and adjusts his level of intensity if he’s playing with my daughter or wife, but ratchets the energy up for the boys. He hates water, and barks at anybody if they jump into the pool and don’t check in with him that they’re okay. He’s less aggressive with food, since he understands that we feed him on routine and he ignores the cats (even the young cat that wants a piece of him everyday). He’s goofy, and busy, and thinks it’s funny when he jumps on our laps for a cuddle. He loves to wake anybody up by climbing on the bed and sniffing their faces… he’s smart & trainable, and he’s trying his best to fit in.

I’ve attached some pics, for you to share with the shelter in Ohio.

Our thanks to them, but especially to you for allowing us the opportunity to provide these two a home.

Tony & Wendy

What can you do to help raise awareness on International Homeless Pets Day? Here are just a few ideas:

• Adopt a homeless pet
• Visit your local shelter or rescue and volunteer to walk or play (socialize) with the animals
• Find out what your local shelter or rescue needs and supply (some of) it. For instance, the THS is currently in need of towels, blankets, children’s pools and biodegradable bags for “poop ‘n’ scoop”
• Next time you’re at the grocery store, pick up some extra puppy or kitten food and drop it off at the animal shelter
• If you Tweet or Facebook, post a message and photo about a homeless pet to help it find a home (you can repost the daily Pet of the Day on the THS Facebook site)
• Blog about the situation.
• Spay or neuter your pets and encourage others to do the same

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When: Saturday June 18, 2011
Where: Rouge Valley Park (Main Parking Lot Twyn Rivers Area at Rouge Park, near Toronto Zoo)
Start Time: 10am
Check In: 9:45am
Registration Fee: $25

View our Six Legged Hike Video

Camp LotsaDogs is a rescue that saves dogs from “High Kill” shelters or shelters with low adoption rates for less popular breeds and brings them in to a safe place to start the healing process. They do everything they can to assist the rescued dogs in finding good, solid, happy homes. Because of the dog camp boarding experience they are uniquely able to spot and fix behavior problems, emotional problems and adjustment problems as they have sources and resources to help these dogs. If you adopt they are always there to help along the way in any form they can. The ultimate goal is to place all these fantastic dogs into a forever home. A lot of these animals need to be fixed and some have medical issues that need to be corrected, so the more money we raise the more lives we can save. So please come out and hike for our most loyal companions. They deserve the best from us.

If you don’t have your own dog you can walk one of the rescues!

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Directions: From East/West – 401 to Whites Road, go North on Whites to Shepard Road. Stay on this road which will turn into Twyn Rivers. You will travel down a large hill and at the bottom on the left is the the parking lot.

Check List – Poop bags, bug spray, hat, water bottle, sun screen, rain coat, good shoes.

* Please keep all dogs on leash while on the hike.*

* You will be able to do half of the hike if 8km is to much for you or your dog!*

We Look Forward to Seeing You There!!

Cally adopted all her 3 dogs from us, one at a time tho and she wanted to share their beautiful faces with everyone and how happy and healthy and GORGEOUS these dogs are!

Mya – approximately 3 years old, black and white Border Collie/Lab cross. She is very intelligent!
Lacey – approximately 2 years old, American Dingo (Carolina Dog). She is nicknamed “Licky Lacey” because she chases the dogs around the dog park just to kiss them!
Tripp – approximately 2-3 years old, German Shepherd/Lab cross. He is very clumsy, hence the name. He’s a mama’s boy and knows how to open doors so he won’t be left alone.
All have been adopted from CampLotsaDogs. If I could get 20 more I could…

On Boxing Day Jim and I decided to be very trendy, so we walked Winston on the Beaches Boardwalk.  Sure enough, a photographer from a local Beaches newspaper spotted Winston and asked if he could photograph him.  I was the one who told Winston to sit and stay, but the photographer was not interested in photographing me.

Please see the newspaper link below.
(see Winston in bottom left photo)
http://www.snapbeaches.com/index.php?option=com_sngevents&id%5B%5D=235177

It’s been a couple of months since Ginger and I adopted Snuffles ( she goes by “Sadie” now) The transition was a good one. Although she isn’t too fond of the cat, they have come to a mutual understanding. We weren’t able to stop by during dec – being christmas and all, but we would like to stop in soon for a visit. Also the collar that I bought for Ginger works wonderfully, now my parents and brother want one for their dogs. It’s very short notice but could we (gin, sadie and I) stop by tomorrow afternoon?

Thank you,
Amanda

Wanted to update you on Jackson. He is an absolute dream!! Honestly, I never knew I would love this big stranger in our house the way I do. Feels like he’s been here forever. He is so sweet and affectionate, very attentive, and he even sits now…most of the time! 

We’ve been working with Monica per your recommendation, and that has made a huge difference. Jackson knows his boundaries and has good manners, making for very happy owners and a very happy dog. He’s made many new friends at the dog park, loves everyone he meets, and is a genuine pleasure to have around.

Thanks for all the tremendous work you are doing at Camp Lotsadogs. There are many happy people and happy dogs because of you and Dave.

Have a good evening,
Shannon

Just thought you would like an update on Bennett – he is now 60 pounds and is adjusting very well to his new home – He is a little spoiled but not too spoiled.

Thanks
Darlene and Dan

I had him tested in Oct. and he is totally blind and there is nothing they can do, its something genetic. But he makes out just fine and most people can’t tell.

I hope you have a wonderful Holiday Season.
Merry Christmas
Tracy & Charlie

We have attached some photos of Phoebe, as promised.

Thanks for your help and advice,

Debra, Ted, Jax  and of course Phoebe!