Friday's Friend! Cat Adoption, PetConnect Rescue

Purrs! Happy HOT Friday!! Paws, be careful if you head out today, as it's going to be really hot. HISS! Today isn't a day to take your pets with you in your car either... just let them stay home and pamper them!

My pawsome friend "Cat Lady" from PetConnect Rescue brought by a handsome fella named Sebastian who is looking for his "Forever Home!" with humans who will love him and he can love too! Purrs. 

Sebastian is around 4-years-old, and is good with cats, dogs, and mini-humans!

Meows! Sebastian says he should have been named Loverboy because he loves his humans! Purrs, he has snuggling and purring down to a science. Paws, he gets along well with everyone as long as they like to snuggle! 

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

Purrs, if you would like to meet or pawssibly adopt him, pawlease complete the PetConnect Rescue Cat Adoption Application. 

Meowingly, do you love cats but are unable to adopt? Pawlease consider supporting Sebastian financially. Donations will assist with his 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.

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

Purrs, as my siblings, Abby and Noah, have said this morning, "HAPPY FRIDAY!!!" If a dog is too much for you to care for, how about adopting a cat? We cats are so much easier to have as pets than dogs. I should know as I am he who is pawfect and requires so little but gives so much love! Meows!

My pawsome friend, "Miss Kim" from Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART) has brought by a pawsome cat for you to consider adopting. Meet James Franco! He is looking for his "Forever Home!" with humans to love who will love him too!!

James Franco is around 8 years old, not declawed, is cat- and mini-human-friendly. He has no known history with dogs. 

Purrs, He is a handsome, cuddly, and huggable fella who is looking for his human love connection. 

If you have questions about James Franco, pawlease contact Kim.

To learn about adopting a cat from the Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART), pawlease visit their Adoption Guide.

If you would like to meet James Franco, or pawssibly adopt him, pawlease complete the Homeless Animals Rescue Team Cat Adoption Application. 

MEOWS! Do you love cats, but, for whatever reason, are not able to adopt? Pawlease consider
supporting James Franco financially. Donations will assist with his care. Any extra funds will be used to assist other cats at the Homeless Animals Rescue Team. 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.

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

WOOFS! Happy Friday! I hope you are enjoying this hot weather but are being safe too, especially with your dog! Dogs can get overheated in this weather faster than humans do. My human is half-crazy as he loves to be out in it as much as pawssible. Barkingly, at least he knows when to take me and Abby inside or to leave us inside to start with!

Are you looking for a pawsome buddy to spend your free time with? My friend, Miss Kim, from the Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART) brought by a beautiful girl named Clue for you to consider adopting. She is looking for her "Forever Home!" with humans to love who will love her too.

Clue is around 3 years old, a Terrier mix. She is friendly with some dogs and no known history with cats. She is friendly with older mini-humans. Barks. She would be happiest as your one-and-only-dog-that-is!

Woofingly, Clue is a shy Southern Belle who warms up gradually to her humans and doggy friends. She's not sure why they call her Clue but she responds well to "Little Girl!"

Paws, she has great house manners- is crate- and house-trained. Barksy, she is well-versed in many commands too.

Clue loves rolling in soft grass, being outdoors and chew toys for strong chewers, bones, tug toys, and balls. WOOFS! No worries, it's rude to chew on anything but the toys her human gives her! She loves running like the wind in a fenced yard and going for long walks. Paws, though she loves to pawlay with you, when its time to go inside, she's ready to go wherever with you!

Do you have questions about Clue? Pawlease contact Patricia.

To learn about adopting a dog from Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART), pawlease visit their Adoption Guide. 

If you would like to meet Clue, or pawssibly adopt her, pawlease complete the Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART) Dog Adoption Application. 

Woofs! Do you love dogs but are unable to adopt? Barks, how about supporting Clue financially?  Donations will assist with her care. Any extra funds will be used to assist other dogs at Homeless Animals Rescue Team. 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.

 

WOOFS! Meows! Barks! Happy... HAPPY... HAPPY... birthday, bestest mom ever!!!!! 

Samson, Abby, and me, love you more than we could ever bark or meow!!

We hope you have a mostest bestest birthday ever! (HISS! If Dad doesn't get you a meowingly pawsome nice present ... let us know...meows!)

Friday's Friend! Dog Adoption, Lab Rescue

My friend "Lab Lady" from Lab Rescue stopped by this week with a young fella named Smokey who is looking for his "Forever Home!" with humans to love who will love him too!

Barkingly, Smokey is a Black Labrador Retriever around 2 years old. His "Forever Home!" should be a single-family home located in a rural or suburban area. A physical fence is required, no underground fence. BARKS! He will have a training addendum attached to his adoption.

Smokey is a happy, pawsomely grand cuddle bug who loves everyone. He is a very smart guy who likes to pawlease his humans.

He enjoys car rides, zoomies, de-stuffing toys, and, paws, pawforming squeakerectomies. Squeakerectomies? BARKS! Abby and I like to do that! Barks, it's chewing out the squeaker thingy in toys! Woofs.

Barks, Smokey enjoys going for walks, watching TV, pawlaying with dogs, and protecting the yard from vermin! Woofs. He is very good on a leash. If he gets distracted on walks, his foster humans use the "quiet command" to redirect him. 

Smokey recently welcomed another foster dog into his foster home and is showing her the ropes!

Barks, he knows lots of commands and have gotten to level 3 on puzzles with very little assistance! 

Paws, he has gained lots of confidence in public. Bark, he went to Lowe's when it was relatively quiet and a soccer tournament. At the game, he did well interacting with other humans and dogs. His foster mom did offer distractions to help him when a dog kept passing. He didn't bark once! 

Barkingly, Smokey is not a fan of rain or water. He will hide if someone is pawlaying with a water gun. 

Paws, he isn't a fan of being led by his collar to a different room. 

Smokey created a few videos to help with his adoption: 

Squeaky Toy

Watch Smokey play chase

Checking Out the Pool 

Playing with a Treat Puzzle 

Playing with a Stuffie 

Smokey is recommended for mini-humans ages 10 and older. He is good with other dogs. Unknown history with cats.

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

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

Woof! Do you pawsitively love Labrador Retrievers, but, for whatever reason, are not able to adopt?  Pawlease consider supporting Smokey 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! 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.

Friday's Friend! Cat Adoption, PetConnect Rescue

 

Meows! Happy Friday, my pawsome friends! I hope you have some fun pawlans for the weekend. I know we do. Mom's birthday is tomorrow, so we'll be celebrating! She's the bestest-ever!

Purrs, my friend "Cat Lady" from PetConnect Rescue, brought by a handsome fella named Boots who is looking for his "Forever Home!" with humans to love who will love him too, for you to consider adopting!

Boots is around 6-months-old, good with other cats, with dogs, and mini-humans. He is an adorable, affectionate fella who loves his humans! He loves lots of cuddles and attention!

Meowings, Boots will do best in a home with other young cats or pawssibly a dog or two. He is an energetic kitten and playful.

Paws, if you are looking for a really pawsomely terrific cat since I am already adopted, you can apply for Boots!

Boots is fully vaccinated, neutered, negative for FelV/FIV, and ready for his "Forever Home!"

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

If you would like to meet Boots, or pawssibly adopt him, pawlease complete the PetConnect Rescue Cat Adoption Application.

Meows! Do you pawsitively love cats but are unable to adopt? Pawlease consider supporting Boots financially. Donations will assist with his 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.

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

Woofs! Barks! Happy Friday! My pawsitively grand friends at Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART) brought by a barkingly pawsome senior girl named Annabelle who is looking for her "Forever Home!" with humans to love!

Annabelle is around 10 years old, an Australian Shepherd mix, is friendly with other dogs and pawssibly with mini-humans. She is unknown with cats! 

Paws, Annabelle came from a hoarding situation and it is pretty amazing the she survived! Given the situation, she is so happy to be able to move around, explore, and be loved and cared for by humans. 

Barkingly, Annabelle is a very quiet and gentle dog. She is very well-mannered. Her foster mom tells us that "she is a good girl trying to get the hang of being a dog!"

Woofs, she loves slow but steady walks and being pet! She likes following her humans around the house. 

If you have questions about Annabelle, please contact Charlene. 

To learn about adopting a dog from the Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART) Adoption Guide.

Barkings, if you would like to meet Annabelle, or pawssibly adopt her, pawlease complete the Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART) Dog Adoption Application.

Do you love dogs but are not able to adopt them? Woofs, how about considering sponsoring Annabelle? Sponsoring her provides financial resources for food, care, and veterinary needs. Any remaining funds after his adoption will go toward other dogs at Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART). Interested? Pawlease visit Sponsor Me! 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.

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

 

Purrs! Meows! Happy Friday, my dear furriends! I hope you have had a pawsome week. These short work weeks are purrty cool, aren't they?! Meows.

Meowinglys, my friends from the Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART) brought by a beautiful young female kitty named Brissel who is looking for her "Forever Home!" with humans to love who will love her too!

Brissel is approximately 1 year one, not declawed, and is unknown whether cat- and dog-friendly. Purr, she is pawssibly fine with older mini-humans.

Meow! Brissel is an adorably affectionate kitty who will be pawsitively great company for a human looking for a grand feline friend!

Paws, if you have questions about Brissel, pawlease contact Kim.

To learn about adopting a cat from the Homeless Animals Rescue Team, pawlease visit their Adoption Guide.

Meowings, if you would like to meet Brissel, or pawssibly adopt her, pawlease complete the Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART), pawlease complete their Cat Adoption Application.

Meows, do you pawsitively love cats but are unable to adopt? Paws, how about supporting Brissel financially? Donations will assist with their care. Any extra funds will be used to assist other dogs at the Homeless Animals Rescue Team. 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.

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

Woofs! Barks! My furriends from The Humane Society of Loudoun County brought by a 70-pound lap dog looking for his "Forever Home!" with humans to love who will love him too! Meet Nash, a mixed breed approximately 6 years old. 

Barkings, Nash is a well-behaved, super-cuddly, goofball fella who always wants to be with his humans. He is loveable, faithful, and a very good boy. 

He enjoys visits with the horses. 

Nash has pawlenty of energy to run around. His humans could take him running or hiking, and he equally enjoys just cuddling on the couch and watching a movie with you!

Paws, he does have some anxiety around very small mini-humans. He is not recommended for homes with mini-humans under 10 years old who haven't been taught to interact with a large dog. 

Wooflys, he seems to want to chase small things with unexpected movements. Paws, so no cats in the home. 

Nash needs to get to know his humans before he is ready to give full affection. If he is excited and held against his will, he will give a warning nip. 

He is a big fella who knows how to use his size to get what he wants. 

Barks, Nash graduated from his training program and is doing pawsitively well with minding his manners. His trainer offers some follow-up training for his adopter along with complimentary group classes (more details available to applicants).

Nash has had a doggy DNA test done (in 2017) and it came back as 50% Staffordshire Terrier, 25% Great Pyrenees, and 25% “mixed” breeds. Paws, he is healthy, neutered, and current on his vaccinations. 

To learn about adopting a dog from The Humane Society of Loudoun County, pawlease visit their Adoption Guide.

Woofs, if you would like to meet Nash, or pawssibly adopt him, pawlease complete The Humane Society of Loudoun County Dog Adoption Application. 

Woofs! Do you love dogs but, for whatever reason, are not able to adopt? Pawlease consider supporting Nash financially. Donations will assist with his care. Any extra funds will be used to assist other dogs at  The Humane Society of Loudoun County. 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/Humane Society.

New Website: Wednesday's Words! Encouragement from God's Word

 

Our human, who is our Administrative Assistant, has finally finished creating a new website, Wednesday's Words, Encouragement from God's Word. 

Woofs, a little background, when Dad was a young boy some many centuries ago, his parents would take him to church on Sundays and Wednesday nights. Being the cute, adorable, adventurous, little boy he was (yes, I got extra treats for pawing that), he wanted to be outside pawlaying instead of going to church. I know, really? Good thing they made him go to church... it's proved to be beneficial to him... woofs.

Barkingly, over the years, he came to realize that going to church on Wednesday nights was actually quite encouraging. It helped him get through the workweek. And he grew to miss it. 

Centuries later, in his older years, Dad started a photography business with a website and a blog. He'd share his photography work but thought one day that it'd be great to encourage other photographers and artists with a post on Wednesdays. The post was "Wednesday's Words! Encouragement from God's Word." He received some pawsitive feedback from it too. 

Barks, last November, when he began to close his photography business, he noticed that he was missing the creating and posting of Wednesday's Words! He enjoyed the creativity and encouragement of humans during their workweek. Paws, these days, every human can use every bit of encouragement they can get. The new website, Wednesday's Words was born. 

The idea is to share encouragement that aligns with God's Word's teachings. This might include Scriptures, quotes, hymns, praise songs, quips, humorous sayings, and so on. 

If you would like to receive an email of encouragement on Wednesdays, please subscribe to the posts he'll send out by email every Wednesday at 6 a.m. BARK! BARK! Don't worry, he doesn't share your email with anyone, human, canine, or feline!

 

Happy July 4th - Independence Day!

 

Woofs! MEOWS! Barks! Happy Fourth of July - Independence Day. Today, we are thankful for the work of many humans, some giving their lives, for the freedoms we have in this country. 

Paws, as you celebrate today, remember to be thankful for the freedoms you enjoy. 

We hope you have a pawsomely grand day celebrating with your family and friends!

Half-Full Comics by Maria Scrivan

 

Barks, meows, and paws, we thank Maria Scrivan for sharing her pawsome artistic talents with us! Pawlease visit her work at GoComics.com.

Dogs, Fireworks, and the Fourth of July

Woofs! Barks! GRRRRR! GROWLS!!!!!! HISS! HISS!

Firecrackers!

Fireworks displays!

Bottle rockets!

Sparklers!

Careless humans!

Are all to blame for the loss of several barking friends over the years around this time of the year! What? You say? Did you know that more dogs, cats too, go missing during the July 4th celebrations with all their horribly loud noises and the extreme flashes of light are not your dog's best friend- not even a close cousin!

Barks, to your dog, these noises and light flashes of fireworks are unlike other loud noises, such as thunderstorms, because they are closer to the ground, louder, brighter, and have nasty burning smells. Barkingly, thunderstorms come on gradually with related signs; fireworks do not. Since dogs experience the world through noses, eyes, and ears, fireworks can be a pawsitively overwhelming time for them! WOOF!! These frighten dogs causing them to run and hide.

A few barks of preparation will keep your dog safe, sound, and happy! My humans plan to be home with me, Samson, and Abby making sure we have pawlenty of treats, snacks, and water! We'll pawssibly watch music concerts or TV shows without any loud booming noises from the 4th celebrations. Dad will typically turn up the volume a bit, so it tends to drown out any neighborhood fireworks. Barks. Sometimes, I will curl up in my crate not too far from Mom and Dad. Abby likes to go to the basement, Dad's studio, and lay on the couch. She says it's her safe spot and likes it best. Samson, as you know, cats will do what they want when they want, and will find his spot where he does! Woofs!

If you are going out, consider having a friend stay with your pets. My uncle Ed loves to stay with us when Dad needs him. Barkingly, Doggie Day Care could be an option for your dog too! If you make arrangements unfamiliar to your dog, take him there a few times ahead of his stay.

Woofs, Dad will let us out in the backyard and take us for walks earlier than normal on the 4th. Paws, the loud noises of fireworks may cause dogs to jump fences or take off running, so be pawpared. Abby tends to want to pull on the leash more than she normally does, so we go early to avoid the pawblems.

Barkingly, putting a comfortable, tight-fitting T-Shirt on your dog is a pawsome way to help them feel secure. Paws, you can buy a Thundershirt, which has proven to be a pawcellent method for helping dogs relax.

Paws, if your dog seems to have a barkingly rough time with the fireworks, paw with his Veterinarian for solutions. A Veterinarian can offer sedation methods and ideas which would help the dog relax. These methods should be checked out ahead of time so you’ll both be prepared and there will be no surprises.

Barkingly, if you expose your dog to these noises in a positive manner at an early age, like 3 weeks to 3 months, you may be able to de-sensitize them. I recommend asking a dog trainer for ideas to assist with this.

BARK! The most important thing you can do for your dog is to stay relaxed! Don’t fuss with your dog during fireworks, as it just reassures them it’s a time to be afraid or apprehensive. Accept the situation and do your best to make your dog happy and comfortable.