Prayer Pups by Jeff Smith

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WOOF! Bark! I paw and bark my thanks to Prayer Pups and Jeff Smith for sharing their pawsome artistic talents with us.

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Friday's Friend, Dog Adoption, Cat Adoption

WOOF! Barks, Meows and Purrs! What a pawsomely busy week we've had. Samson and I had a visitor in our home. His name is Luke, a 1-year-old Labrador Retriever. My humans are learning about him and participating in a foster to adopt with him- Dad is looking for a dog to take the through the Service Dog training to help him while I retire and kick-back! We'll see how it goes.

Barks and meows, Samson and I will be barkingly, and meowingly for that matter, writing about our friends from local rescues needing "Forever Homes" on August 2! WOOF!!

Keep Your Cat from Becoming Lost!

(C) Petfinder, Used by Permission

'MEOW! With all the pawsome warm weather this season, it's time for humans to celebrate and have outdoor grill-out pawties! MEOWS! 

Many cats go missing this time of year because of humans going in and out the doors and not paying enough attention to the cat making sure he doesn't get out! Hiss! Be sure to ask your guests to be alert for the cat.  

Make sure you have pawlenty of recent photos, with camera phones that's not too hard to do, handy so if you need to identify your cat at the shelter, you'll be prepared! My human keeps an updated gallery on his phone and desktop computer of me and Noah so he can always identify us. 

Paws, make sure your cat has a collar with an ID on it. We like to include my name, address, and phone number so it's handy should another human need it. Keep it and the microchip updated. 

Meows, place your cat's food, water dish, toys and litterbox in a closed room. Maybe play some of that long-haired music my human loves, you know- Beethoven, Bach, or Mozart? That'll really help keep the cat from accidentally escaping! 

HISS! Should your cat become missing, pawlease contact your local shelter immediately! Paws, contact your neighbors to let them know and post flyers throughout the community. Some communities, like ours, have Facebook and Nextdoor pages dedicated to helping unite missing pets and their humans! Become familiar with those now before you need it. 

Purrs! Enjoy your pawties this season- be sure to take precautions for your cats. 

Happy Birthday Mom!

(C) Allen Pearson Photography

WOOF! WOOF! MEOW! MEOW! Barks! Purrs! Happy birthday to the greatest human ever! MOM!

We are SO thankful for all you do for us, for other humans, and, oh yeah for dad too- we know he's a huge challenge and needs a lot of attention and you do it so well!

Barks and paws, we are thankful you adopted us and brought us to your home to live. We could not have a better life anywhere else!

WE LOVE YOU MOM!

Happy Birthday!

Friday's Friend! Dog Adoption, Lab Rescue of L.R.C.P., Inc.

Photo: Lab Rescue of L.R.C.P., Inc.
Creative: Allen Pearson

WOOF! BARKS! I love catching up with "Lab Lady!" from Lab Rescue! This week, she brought by a dog for you to meet who is almost, note I pawed 'almost,' as unique as she is. Er, uh, barks, that's a good thing! A barking good thing. Meet Jaxson!

Photo: Lab Rescue of L.R.C.P., Inc.
Creative: Allen Pearson

Jaxson is looking for his "Forever Home" in a rural or suburban single-family house or townhouse (woof! provided he can get enough exercise!). He is approved for townhouse living as long as it is not in a loud/noisy area. He has a fenced yard requirement or leash walks with harsh or collar. Barks! no e-fences! WOOF! No super high traffic/noisy areas for leash walking.

Jaxon is around 2-years-old and a beautiful Yellow Labrador Retriever! He has unique spots on his ears and back making his extra special! woof!  With his young age, he will have a training addendum.

WOOF! Paws, Jaxson is food motivated so training may be easier. He does have to be corrected when he tries to hone in on everyone else's snacks!

Jaxon, barkingly, gets along with other dogs. He likes playing with them. Barks, or he'll do his zoomies all by himself. Bark.

Jaxson is crate-trained! He loves using it as his safe place. He prefers a plastic one with bedding since he likes to chew on it. Since he's scared of sudden noises and thunderstorms, he uses his crate to hide. Or pawssibly on his dog bed!

Jaxson pawsitively loves butt scratches, ear rubs and all the pawsome attention he can get. He is learning to cuddle with humans! 

WOOF! Barks, Jaxson is learning his leash skills but will need a harness and collar (double-leashed) as you never know when a loud noise will scare him! 

Photo: Lab Rescue of L.R.C.P., Inc.
Creative: Allen Pearson

WOOF! An electric fence is not permitted for Jaxson since he is easily scared by loud noises. It's pawssible he will get going with the zoomies and make a run through it to escape it! 

Jaxson is approved for mini-humans ages 10 and older. He is good with other dogs but has no history with cats. 

WOOF! Barkly, if you would like to learn more about dog adoption, pawlease visit Lab Rescue's Dog Adoption Guide! 

Interested in meeting or applying to adopt this pawsome fella? Pawlease complete the Lab Rescue Dog Adoption Application!

Unable to adopt? Love Labrador Retrievers? Pawlease consider supporting Jaxson financially. Donations will assist with his care. Any extra funds will be used to assist other Labrador Retrievers at Lab Rescue. Interested? Pawlease donate HERE!

Photo: Lab Rescue of L.R.C.P., Inc.
Creative: Allen Pearson

Friday's Friend, Dog Adoption, Operation Paws for Homes

Photo: Allen Pearson Photography
Creative: Allen Pearson

WOOF! Meet my new friend Gwen Stefani! Isn't she just a beautiful young lady? She is from Operation Paws for Homes!

Gwen Stefani is one pawsome gorgeous bundle of lovin's and happiness! She is guessed to be a Labrador Retriever mix and around 1-year-old!

She loves following her foster mom around the house, cuddling with her and getting tummy rubs! Barkingly, she loves snuggling up and licking her human's face while wagging her tail as fast as she can!

Photo: Allen Pearson Photography
Creative: Allen Pearson

Gwen Stefani is learning how to take treats gently from a human's hand.

She is a young puppy and still has lots of young-puppy-dog energy! She likes to play with toys, go for walks, hikes, runs, and any other activity you enjoy! She enjoys going to doggie daycare and playing in the yard.

Barkingly, she's liked all the humans she's met so far, adults and mini-humans! She has been to a few busy adoption events and behaved quite well. My human met her at an event and was pawleasantly surprised at how well she behaved. WOOF!

Gwen Stefani gets along with other dogs she's met quite well. She has been introduced to two cats and was respectful! WOOF! WOOF!

Gwen Stefani's dream is to find a human or a family of humans where she can spend her days making them happy! WOOF! BARKS!

Bark, if you would like to learn more about dog adoption, pawlease visit Operation Paws for Homes Dog Adoption Guide.

If you would like to meet this pawsomely beautiful darling named Gwen Stefani or apply to adopt her, pawlease complete the Operation Paws for Homes Dog Adoption Application.

WOOF! WOOF! Do you love dogs but are not able to adopt? Please consider supporting Gwen Stefani financially. Donations will assist with her care. Any extra funds will be used to assist other cats at Operation Paws for Homes. Interested, pawlease donate HERE!

Photo: Allen Pearson Photography
Creative: Allen Pearson

Friday's Friend! Dog Adoption, Healing Hearts Animal Rescue Group

Photo: Healing Hearts Animal Rescue Group
Creative: Allen Pearson

WOOF! WOOF! I am surprised to learn that my friend Adam from Healing Hearts Animal Rescue Group is still looking for humans to love and his "Forever Home!" Woof, he's such an adorable 10-month-old Beagle/Hound mix! He was born at the rescue. All of his siblings and his mother have been adopted.

Barks, Adam can be a little shy at first but he does warm up quickly. He is very sweet, young, playful, smart and an affectionate kinda guy! WOOF!

Adam loves other dogs and even tolerates his foster's cat.

Paws, though he is still puppy-like, he is not a hyper-type guy!

Adam will do well with an active family who likes taking long walks. He walks well on a leash too! Barkingly, he enjoys lounging next to you on the couch too!

Barks, Adam is house-trained to use a doggie door.

If you would like to learn more about dog adoption, apply to meet or adopt Adam, or donate to his care, pawlease visit Healing Hearts Animal Rescue Group or email: hharginfo@gmail.com.