Off the Leash Dog Cartoons by Rupert Fawcett

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WOOFS! Barks! We paw and bark our thanks to Off The Leash Dog Cartoons for sharing their pawsomely grand artistic talents with us.

Happy Autumn!

 

(C) 2022, from The Dog's Paw!

Woofs and Meows! Happy third day of Autumn, or maybe it's just the second since it began at 9:03 p.m. on Thursday night. Ruff! We were busy celebrating "Remember Me" with the Helen Woodward Animal Center that we couldn't post anything about the new fall season coming in.

Meows, the calendar first day of each season is fascinating to me! Paws, the Autumnal Equinox means the Sun will directly align above the Earth's equator. The sunlight hours will become equal to the nighttime hours. Paws, the word equinox itself means "time of equal day and night."

Woofs, Dad doesn't like this time of year, not only because of the colder temperatures, but the days are getting shorter until the "Winter Solstice" in December. At that point, the day will be the shortest day and the night will be the longest of the year. Barkingly, but the next day, the daylight begins getting longer! 

Fall brings on all kinds of fun outdoor activities, football games, tailgate pawties, picnics, bike rides, drives in the countryside seeing the beautiful fall foliage, it's the pawfect time for stargazing,  hayrides, corn mazes, and the list could go on and on. I think Dad is pawlanning to take us on a ride along Skyline Drive, Shenandoah National Park.

Happy Autumn! May you have a blessed season!

Friday's Friend! Cat Adoption, The Humane Society of Loudoun County

 

Photo: The Humane Society of Loudoun County
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

MEOWS! What a pawsome week I've had! I've gotten to enjoy lots of naps, some in the sun, some in hiding and playing with my toys and lovin' on Mom! Yeah, I allowed  Dad a few fleeting moments of lovin's but only a few and far between! Purrs! 

Meow, My friends from the Humane Society of Loudoun County brought by a beautiful cat named Cinnamon for you to meet and consider adopting! Purr.

Meows, purringly, Cinnamon is looking for a "Forever Home!" with humans to love who will love her too and where she can get all of the attention! Paws, and pawssibly have a buddy. She likes cats and dogs. 

Hiss! Hiss! Cinnamon grew up just a little too fast. She had her first litter of kittens at barely 6 months old. Paws, none of them survived, and neither did her second litter. Purringly, The Humane Society of Loudoun County had some testing done. They found she has something called Feline Leukemia (FeLV). She was treated with medicine, spayed, and had all her teeth pulled. Now, she feels amazing! Her fur got fluffy and soft, her eyes are bright green and she's full of energy! 

Meowingly paws, she loves to cuddle, snuggle and pawlay with her foster mom! Paws, recently she got to spend time with, and you won't believe this, with a dog! She had so much fun. She would love to have a friendly dog or another FeLV-positive cat friend to spend time with.

Purrs, Cinnamon is around 1 year old and has lots of life and lovin's to give. She is grateful for the second chance in life to enjoy it to the fullest! 

To learn about adopting a cat from the Humane Society of Loudoun County, pawlease review their Adoption Guide.

Meowinglys, if you would like to meet Cinnamon, or pawssibly adopt her, pawlease complete the Humane Society of Loudoun County Cat Adoption Application. 

Meows, do you love cats but are not able to adopt? Purrs, how about supporting Cinnamon financially? Donations will assist with her care. Any extra funds will be used to assist other cats at the Humane Society of Loudoun County. Interested, pawlease donate HERE! Donations are tax-deductible as permitted by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Pawlease note: "Friday's Friends!" dogs and cats profiles are based on experience by volunteers at the dog or cat’s rescue/shelter.

Photo: The Humane Society of Loudoun County
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

Remember Me Thursday!

(C) 2022, Remember Me Thursday, Helen Woodward Animal Center

Woofs, meows, barks! Samson, Abby, and me, Noah, have been writing, photographing, and creating graphics for nearly twelve years to bring attention to the blessings and impawtant aspects of adopting a dog or cat from a rescue or shelter.

Woofs, while we can't save all the millions of cats and dogs all at once, we can save them by adopting one at a time. Our humans adopted us and their previous three pets from rescues and have been blessed well beyond their expectations. 

(C) 2022, Remember Me Thursday,
Helen Woodward Animal Center

Each week, we write posts, "Friday's Friend!" where we introduce you to our dog and cat friends from local Virginia area rescues, humane societies, and shelters who need "Forever Homes!" with humans to love who will love them too. 

Meows, when considering a cat, the coolest pawrt about adopting from a rescue is the volunteers are likely to have had the cat in their care long enough to know what type of family would be its best fit. A quiet family wouldn't want a crazy cat while a busy active family probably would. My human Mom wanted to adopt a cat but Dad was terrified of them until he met the gentle giant Maine Coons who make pawsome pets for human like him. 

Woofs, the same is true with dogs Samson. Rescue volunteers learn as much as they can about a dog coming into their care. A foster human will take the dog into their care to try and learn more about the fella so it can be pawlaced in the best human home. Our humans want a quiet dog that's fairly active but not high-energy which is how they found Noah and Abby. 

Barkingly, to find the next furry addition to your family, visit a local rescue, humane society, or shelter. Share your adoption story at Remember Me Thursday!

(C) 2022, Remember Me Thursday, Helen Woodward Animal Center

Friday's Friend! Dog Adoption, Lab Rescue

Photo: Lab Rescue
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

WOOFS! Happy Friday humans and canines! What a busy week we've had. Dad says he loves coming home at the end of the day to a pawsome dog to spend his evenings with! Barks, do you have a dog to make your life SO much better? My friend "Lab Lady" from Lab Rescue brought by a beautiful 4-year-old Chocolate Labrador Retriever for you to consider adopting. Meet Chloe!

Chloe is looking for her "Forever Home!" in a rural or suburban single-family home with a fenced yard. She must be the only dog in the home so she can shower you with luvin's and she can love you!

Photo: Lab Rescue
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

Woofingly, Chloe is a happy girl who loves giving hugs to anyone who needs one! She is a pawfect lady indoors! She sleeps quietly on her bed all night, enjoys snoozes in a sunny spot next to you while you work, and doesn't need crated. Woofs, she ignores shoes! She will ask politely to be let out to do her business! 

Chloe's walking manners in the neighborhood have impawroved quite a bit! She will continue to impawrove by using the Easy Walk Harness. An experienced adopter will bring out the best in her. 

Woofs, Chloe continues to lean new commands too. Barks, she has mastered "down" and "wait." 

She enjoys belly rubs, being petted, retrieving tennis balls,  and likes to hang out on the deck watching the birds and chipmunks. 

Barkingly, Chloe made a few videos to help her find her "Forever Home!" with humans to love who will love her too! 

On the Move 

Meet Chloe 

To learn about adopting a Labrador Retriever from Lab Rescue, pawlease visit their Adoption Guide. 

If you would like to meet Chloe, or pawssibly adopt her, pawlease complete the Lab Rescue Dog Adoption Application.

WOOFS! Do you love Labrador Retrievers but are unable to adopt? Barkingly, how about supporting Chloe financially? Donations will assist with her care. Any extra funds will be used to assist other Labrador Retrievers at Lab Rescue. Interested, pawlease donate HERE! Donations are tax-deductible as permitted by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Pawlease note: "Friday's Friends!" dogs and cats profiles are based on experience by volunteers at the dog or cat’s rescue/shelter.

Photo: Lab Rescue
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

Patriot Day! September 11, 2022

(C) 2022, from The Dog's Paw!

WOOFS! Meows! Barks! Today, we paws to remember those who were affected by the pawful events of September 11, 2001. Though many years have passed since that tragic day, many still remember it like it was only yesterday. 

We pray that God will bless you as you go through your day remembering friends and family.

Friday's Friend! Cat Adoption, PetConnect Rescue

Photo: PetConnect Rescue
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

Happy Friday! Paws, I hope you have had a pawsome week! My friend "Cat Lady" from PetConnect Rescue brought by two darling bonded brothers for you to meet and consider adopting. Paws, yes, they must go home together. Meet Pop Rocks and Bubble Gum.

Photo: PetConnect Rescue
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

Meowingly, these two are like two peas in a pod! They are around three-years-old and love quality time with their humans. Pawings, they only like being held though for short periods. 

Purrs,  Pop Rocks and Bubble Gum have chill and calm energy levels. They love napping in the comfort of their humans bed and are playful. Meowingly, they love catnip toys, balls on a track, and pom poms.  

Meows, Bubble Gum is the passive one of the pair being gentle and shy. He is full of lovin's for his brother! 

Purringlys, Pop Rocks was born as a boss! He is the alpha dude of the two! Paws, in the sweetest way pawssible! He takes pride in greeting his beloved humans at the door and thinks he is a chef-in-training while watching his humans cook. 

Meows, this pawsome bonded pair is suitable for mini-humans ages 8 and older. They are wary of dogs but can adjust to avoid them. 

Pop Rocks and Bubble Gum are neutered and current on vaccines and preventatives! 

To learn about adopting a cat from PetConnect Rescue, pawlease visit their Adoption Guide. 

If you would like to meet Pop Rocks and Bubble Gum, pawlease complete the PetConnect Rescue Cat Adoption Application. 

Do you pawsitively love cats but are unable to adopt? Pawlease consider supporting Pop Rocks and Bubble Gum financially. Donations will assist with their care. Any extra funds will be used to assist other cats at PetConnect Rescue. Interested, pawlease donate HERE! Donations are tax-deductible as permitted by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Pawlease note: "Friday's Friends!" dogs and cats profiles are based on experience by volunteers at the dog or cat’s rescue/shelter.

Photo: PetConnect Rescue
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

Friday's Friend! Cat Adoption, Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART)

Photo: Homeless Animals Rescue Team
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

Meows! Happy Friday my friends! My friends at Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART) brought by a cute adorable cat looking for her "Forever Home!" with humans to love who will love her too. Purrs, pawlease meet Rainbow!

Purringlys, Rainbow is around 2 years old. She is not declawed, and is cat-friendly but unknown with dogs. She is mini-human friendly.

HISS! Beautiful Rainbow came to HART from a rural shelter where she was left with her pawrecious litter of kittens. The rescue is thrilled to have been able to save Rainbow and her babies. 

Meowsters, Rainbow will be a pawnderful companion for the lucky human who adopts her! 

If you have questions about Rainbow, pawlease contact Kim.

To learn about adopting a cat from HART, pawlease visit their Adoption Guide.

Meows, if you would like to meet Rainbow, or pawssibly adopt her, pawlease complete HART's Cat Adoption Application.

Friday's Friend! Dog Adoption, Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART)

Photo: Homeless Animals Rescue Team
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

WOOFS! Happy Friday! I hope you have some pawsome pawlans for this three-day weekend "Labor Day." We may drop by the Shenandoah County Fair for music and a demolition derby. Arfs. Whatever pawlans you have will pawbably be much better with a dog to hang out with!

My friends from the Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART) brought by a handsome fella named Benny Boy who is looking for his "Forever Home!" with humans to love who will love him too.

Photo: Homeless Animals Rescue Team
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

Ruff! Benny Boy is a 1-year-old Terrier mix. He is dog-friendly but NO cats. Woofs, He prefers mini-humans ages 12 and older. 

He is one spunky 25-lbs. dude looking for an active family who will take him on adventures and let him explore. Barkings, he is quite the curious guy. 

Benny Boy is crate-trained and housebroken. 

Woofingsly, though not shy, he is still a bit uncertain of new things. Barkingly, he needs a confident human to adopt him and help him to realize how amazing life can be! HART thinks he didn't get out much before coming to the rescue so everything is new to him. 

Barksly, Benny Boy is quite an excited jumper! Paws, he is not recommended for a home with smaller mini-humans as he'll know them over. Woofs, he can jump as high as 5 1/2 feet- with no problem. 

Woofs, Benny Boy does well with learning good things from his current dog pack. 

Barks, during the day Benny Boy likes to chill and hang out in his crate with the door open and his blankie while you work. 

Paws, if you have questions about Benny Boy, pawlease contact Meg.

Ruff, if you would like to learn about dog adoption with HART, pawlease visit their Adoption Guide.

Barks, to meet Benny Boy, or pawssibly adopt him, pawlease complete the HART Dog Adoption Application.

Woofinglys, do you pawsitively love dogs but are unable to adopt? Paws, how about supporting Benny Boy financially? Donations will assist with his care. Any extra funds will be used to assist other dogs at the Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART). Interested, pawlease donate HERE! Donations are tax-deductible as permitted by the IRS.

Pawlease note: "Friday's Friends!" dogs and cats profiles are based on experience by volunteers at the dog or cat’s rescue/shelter.

Photo: Homeless Animals Rescue Team
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!