Have You Seen Me???

I lost my way home on July 12, 2009. I can’t tell you who I am or where I live. I have no collar; I do have a micro chip that speaks for me. My name is Little Sister, I have never been in the outside world without my brothers, and I am scared to be on my own can you help me find my mom? I live on 101 by mile marker 43 just outside of Bay Center.  My Doctor is at Vetter’s or you can call my mom I know she will come for me. Her name is Brenda and she can be reached at 360-875-4058. You can also email her at lost-lil-sister@hotmail.com

It’s sad but true- sweet young Dora has spent 10 months in a shelter

Unbelievably, this pretty lab/flat coat retriever girl had been  in a shelter in Southern Oregon since the first of the year by the time she was rescued by a “foster mom” who saw what a nice dog she was and contacted us, hoping we would take her.
Of course, we did agree to take her- it was just too sad to know that Dora had already spent almost half her life in a cage. So, what is wrong with a dog that lingers so long in a shelter? Frankly, none of us can figure it out. The more we get to know her, the more she is becoming a staff favorite.
She is very pretty, affectionate, and seems to love everything and everybody. She adores being  with people, and is happiest in the role of   loyal companion. Good in the house; good in the car; a nice energy level for someone who likes the outdoors and wants to “go and do”.
It is hard to imagine how many times Dora has gotten her hopes up when someone stops by her cage, only to walk away. Days and days, weeks and weeks, months and months of disappointment and heartbreak for this young dog. Please come and meet Dora, and when you do, think about how long she has been without a home. She is ready to be first in someone’s heart…

Missing your kitty? Please check with us!!!

A  kitty we are calling “Black Lake Kitty”. He jumped in a little boy’s lap when the family was visiting the Black Lake area of Ilwaco, and the family brought him to us as a stray.
But, as is true with so many of the “stray” cats we get in, this handsome Maine Coon guy just has to be someone’s pet. He is well fed, clean, neutered, and oh, so friendly.
Sadly, a lot of people who have lost a kitty don’t check in with us to see if he or she has been brought to the shelter. They just assume that the kitty is the victim of traffic or a predator, and think they will never return home.
This means that we have to try to find a home for a cat that already has a good home, if only the owner would check with us. So, if you have lost a kitty (or any pet, for that matter) please call us- it could be a very happy reunion!

Kitty care tip

Do you use scoopable litter in your kitty boxes and become frustrated when the litter sticks to the pan in a cement-like blob? Try spraying your boxes after they have been scrubbed  clean with Pam (or any brand of plain  vegetable oil spray), and use a paper towel to distribute the oil evenly on the bottom and sides of the pan. You will be pleased to find  that the litter scoops out clean as a whistle! The natural vegetable oil is harmless to the cat, and makes litter scooping and box cleaning much easier for us owners
Those of us who feel that we are slaves to our pets need all the breaks we can get!

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Hi – wanted to update you on Dixie, now known as Shelby, who I adopted from your shelter on Tuesday Oct 6th.  She is doing wonderfully in her new home and has adjusted well.  She is learning quickly to leave the cats alone.  She is one smart girl!  Someone spent some time training this little girl as she is very obedient.  Her favorite thing is going to the off leash dog park and running herself ragged playing with the other dogs.  She is darn near perfect and as long as she gets her daily outing at the park she is mellow the rest of the day.  We do take a 1/2 hour afternoon walk as well so she is not wanting for exercise.  Thanks for letting us take her to the condo in Long Beach over your closed days where I was able to determine that she could adapt easily to the condo lifestyle.  I just love this sweet little girl already!

Sincerely,
Mary

Dear Dogs and Cats:

The dishes with the paw prints are yours and contain your food. The other dishes are mine and contain my food . Placing a paw print in the middle of my plate and food does not stake a claim for it becoming your food and dish, nor do I find that aesthetically pleasing in the slightest.

The stairway was not designed by NASCAR and is not a racetrack. Racing me to the bottom is not the object. Tripping me doesn’t help because I fall faster than you can run.

I cannot buy anything bigger than a king sized bed. I am very sorry about this. Do not think I will continue sleeping on the couch to ensure your comfort, however.. Dogs and cats can actually curl up in a ball when they sleep. It is not necessary to sleep perpendicular to each other, stretched out to the fullest extent possible. I also know that sticking tails straight out and having tongues hanging out on the other end to maximize space is nothing but sarcasm.

For the last time, there is no secret exit from the bathroom! If, by some miracle, I beat you there and manage to get the door shut, it is not necessary to claw, whine, meow, try to turn the knob or get your paw under the edge in an attempt to open the door. I must exit through the same door I entered. Also, I have been using the bathroom for years – canine/feline attendance is not required.

The proper order for kissing is: Kiss me first, then go smell the other dog or cat’s butt. I cannot stress this enough.

Most Sincerely,

Your People

1. eat less
2. don’t ask for money all the time
3. are easier to train
4. normally come when called
5. never ask to drive the car,
6. don’t smoke or drink
7. don’t want to wear your clothes
8. don’t have to buy the latest fashions
9. don’t need a gazillion dollars for college and
10. if they get pregnant, you can sell their children!

    

Dogs Rule Day is October 10, 2009

1. Adopt a dog! What better way to celebrate than with a new best friend Find a shelter dog here
2. Give an extra minute of bellyrubs in the morning
3. Play fetch ’til your arm falls off
4. Make a donation to your local shelter
5. Get your dog a gift basket full of snacks and treats
6. Volunteer at your local shelter
7. Post Dogs Rule® Day flyers around your town You can download them here
8. Make a Dogs Rule® Day card
9. Donate a bag of Food for Dogs to your local shelter (We like Kirkland [Costco] brand)
10. Hold a dog walk/parade to benefit dogs in your town
11. Give her the other half of your sandwich Just this once
12. No baths None
13. If you have a Border Collie, pretend to be a sheep
14. Get him a new collar
15. Hire a bus Allow her to catch it
16. Film him and make him an internet star
17. Bark with her at the postman
18. Go to a new dog park this time
19. No vacuum cleaning
20. Take him to work with you
21. Let him scratch to his heart’s delight
22. Give him his own web site
23. Ask the cat to be nice, just for the day (Even though the cat won’t listen…)
24. Go for a drive Or ten
25. Keep the car windows open Even if it’s raining
26. Make her a photo album
27. Take him to visit his friends
28. Donate some blankets to your local shelter
29. Get a professional photo taken
30. Install a doggie door
31. Take her to the beach
32. Wash his favorite blanket
33. One word: bones
34. Scratch that special place behind her ear
35. Help him destroy the garden
36. Sing him a song Maybe wear a costume
37. No vets, not today
38. Post flyers for the local dog shelter
39. Breakfast in dog-bed
40. Let him eat at the dinner table
41. Give up your favorite chair
42. Give up your favorite chair
43. Let her gnaw your favorite pair of shoes
44. Organize or support a dog adoption drive
45. Get a tattoo of him
46. Give her one treat every hour, all day long
47. Get her a fire hydrant
48. Dress up like the postman
49. Organize a picnic to benefit shelter dogs
50. Let him win at tug-of-war
51. Let him hump anything he wants
52. Print his picture on a T-shirt
53. No fireworks, please
54. Go to a shelter and give the dogs some love and attention
55. Put a little hamburger in his dinner
56. All the butts he can sniff at the dog park
57. Tell him a good cat joke
58. Start or support a local spay/neuter program
59. Take your dog to a retirement home to share her love
60. Bring some snacks and treats to your local shelter
61. Teach him a new trick–Reward heavily
62. Shiatsu massage for a Shih Tzu
63. Paint her doghouse
64. Bury a steak in the backyard
65. Adopt a new best friend for your best friend
66. Buy him a swimming pool
67. Let her dig in the trash a bit
68. Throw a surprise party
69. Invite all his friends
70. Maybe a pool party
71. Take him for a walk
72. Take her for a run
73. Take him for a jog
74. Eat dinner on the floor with her
75. Watch a dog movie marathon
76. Put a picture of her on your keyring
77. Let him follow his nose, wherever it takes him
78. Let him run to his heart’s content
79. Make a Dogs Rule® Day flag and fly it outside your house
80. Tell everyone you know it’s Dogs Rule® Day
81. Let him bark all he wants
82. Fetch your own newspaper
83. Full couch privileges
84. Let a good piece of steak fall off the table
85. Shopping spree at a pet store
86. Name a star after him
87. Grab a shovel & help him dig
88. Unlimited sniffing, licking and scratching
89. Belly rubs every hour on the hour
90. Write a dog blog about him
91. Find a great patch of dirt for her to roll in
92. Go to a shelter Say hello to every dog
93. Give her swimming lessons
94. Get him a special chew
95. Let him ride shotgun
96. Hugs
97. Walk around on all fours
98. Take him squirrel chasing
99. Open up a new can of tennis balls
100. Spend as much time as you can with her
101. Promise that from now on, every day is Dogs Rule® Day

Adapted from http://www.pedigree.com/dogsruleday/celebrate.aspx where, you can find out all about Dogs Rule Day, share photos, and more!