Saving Spalding Pets

I am part of a volunteer group of people dedicated to rescuing animals awaiting death by "gas chamber" methods. These are the animals at one such shelter, the Spalding county animal shelter in Griffin, GA.

Friday, April 28, 2006

AO6-995 SHIH TZU MIX-RESCUED BY DRDR!


This poor little guy was trying so hard to get out of his cage and make a break for it. Not only is his coat terribly matted, but he only has one eye. Despite what he must suffer, he is sweet and engaging, gentle and friendly. His last day is listed as May 4.

AO6-988 GOLDEN RETRIEVER MIX-WESLEY-RESCUED!


Lucky for Wesley, he seems to have inherited more than just looks from the Golden Retriever, he also has the charm and outgoing nature of the breed. He is about 2 years old and is sooo loving. His last day is listed as May 3.

AO6-980, 981 DSH KITTENS-ADOPTED!


These tiny babies are very social and love to be petted and picked up. They are about 8 weeks old. Their last day is listed as May 5.

AO6-998 BEAGLE-DOG-RESCUED BY DRDR!


Yes, "Dog" is really this poor guy's name. He was dumped by his owner at the shelter. He is 5 years old and already NEUTERED. He is a very friendly little guy who seems so confused. His last day is listed as May 5.

AO6-997 GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG MIX-JOURNEY-RESCUED BY DRDR!


Despite being dumped at the shelter by her owner, Journey just loves life. Look at that smile. She is 3 years old and already SPAYED. She is available NOW and her last day is listed as May 5.

Wednesday, April 26, 2006

AO6-976 JACK RUSSELL TERRIER MIX-RESCUED!


What a handsome little guy this is. He is only about 30 lbs and has the cutest boxy nose. He also has a bobbed tail. He is super friendly and gets really excited when you give him some attention. His last day is listed as May 2.

AO6-970 TERRIER MIX-RESCUED!


This girl is listed as a one year old Terrier mix. She is small, about 20 lbs and is very submissive. She practically belly-crawled over to me for some attention; a sweet, sweet little dog. Her last day is listed as May 2.

A06-972 LABRADOR MIX-LITTLE GIRL-RESCUED!


Little Girl was given up by her owner to the shelter. She has not yet settled in and is very apprehensive still. But when I spoke to her, she slowly wagged her tail and allowed me to pet her. Her last day is listed as May 2.

A06-973 AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG MIX-HOLLY-RESCUED!


Poor Holly was dumped at the shelter by her owner, who described her as an ACD mix. She is a very sweet girl who just wags her tail as fast as she can when you talk to her. Her last day is listed as May 2.

AO6-983 LABRADOR RETRIEVER/SHEPHERD MIX-RESCUED!


This one year old girl is the most beautiful dark brown color and has blonde highlights on her ears and down her back. Not only beautiful on the outside, she is just as wonderful on the inside, quiet and unassuming, loving and kind. Her last day is listed as May 3.

B06-282 TERRIER MIX-RESCUED!


Pretty little girl isn't she? And just a baby at about 6 months old. She seems very frightened in the shelter and was so happy that I stopped to give her some attention, just crying and wagging her tail. Her last day is listed as May 3.

AO6-985 TERRIER MIX-RECLAIMED BY OWNER.


This little guy had the misfortune of wandering into a trap this morning. So now he waits at animal control to see if his owner will find him. He is in desperate need of a bath and grooming so he can really shine. He seems to be very friendly and small, about 15 lbs. His last day is listed as May 3.

BO6-283 NEWFOUNDLAND MIX-RESCUED!


Very big, yet very sweet boy. This dog appears to be about a year old and may be a Newfie mix, with that long black coat. He seems to be affectionate and social in his own quiet way. His last day is listed as May 3.

Tuesday, April 25, 2006

AO6-897 CHOCOLATE LABRADOR RETRIEVER MIX-JAKE-RESCUED!! THANK YOU GAIL.


Oh, poor Jake. He has no idea that he is facing death, but his owner sure did when he dumped this wonderful dog at the shelter. Jake is only a year old and full of promise to be the perfect pet for some lucky person. However, his last day is listed as April 26, so please hurry.

AO6-892 AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG MIX-STUBBS-RESCUED!! THANK YOU GAIL.


Stubbs (that's her shelter name) is a quiet, reserved dog about 2 years old. She is not an "in your face" kind of dog, begging for affection, but she does seem to enjoy a gentle touch. Her last day is listed as April 25.

BO6-268 BEAGLE-SADIE-ADOPTED LOCALLY!!!


Poor Sadie! Although her owner knows she was picked up and is at the shelter facing death, he has chosen to leave her there to avoid getting a citation for her running loose. She is only 9 months old and is the sweetest baby girl ever! Her last day is listed as April 26.

AO6-904 LABRADOR/WEIMERANER MIX-RESCUED! THANK YOU DANNA, SPALDING HS.


This nervous girl is about 3 years old. She wasn't sure what I wanted, but she stood her ground and allowed me to pet her, although she was nervous about it. Her last day is listed as April 26.

AO6-910 BEAGLE-SUNNY-ADOPTED 4/26!!!


Poor, sweet, senior Beagle, Sunny, needs a new home. She is very sweet and really wanted to just crawl up into my lap today. Her last day is listed as April 27.

AO6-912 LABRADOR RETRIEVER/BOXER MIX-RESCUED! THANK YOU ROTTNPITTY.


What a happy boy! Despite being an owner surrender to the shelter, this boy is happy, happy, happy! He is only about a year old and came in with the dog listed below here. I think they are littermates. I couldn't get a pic of him with the cage door open, because he kept trying to come out to play. His last day is listed as April 27.

AO6-913 LABRADOR RETRIEVER/BOXER MIX-RESCUED! THANK YOU ROTTNPITTY.


This big girl is an owner surrender to the shelter. She looks like she could use an exercise partner, as she is a tad pudgy. She is about a year old and is a super sweet, bouncy girl who will make a wonderful pet if only given the chance. Her last day is listed as April 27.

AO6-907 BLACK LABRADOR RETRIEVER MIX-RESCUED! THANK YOU ROTTNPITTY.


This little baby is listed as 8 months old. She is shy, but comes around once she knows you mean her no harm. Her last day is listed as April 27.

AO6-941 LABRADOR RETRIEVER MIX-RESCUED!! THANK YOU GAIL.


This cute little guy has a docked tail that he wags furiously when you talk to him. He is just a baby, about 8 months old, and doesn't deserve to die here in this shelter, without the chance to see what life is all about.

AO6-940 YELLOW LABRADOR MIX-RECLAIMED BY OWNER.


I couldn't open this boy's cage door to get his pic because he kept trying to bounce by me! He is just 8 months old and full of happy, healthy puppy energy. His last day is listed as April 28.

AO6-921 LABRADOR RETRIEVER MIX-RESCUED! THANK YOU DAWN.


This pretty gray girl is very apprehensive about her situation. She was unsure of my intentions, but my quiet voice soon had her coming over for some affection. Her last day is listed as April 28.

AO6-943 DALMATION MIX-TIA-RESCUED!


This sweet little guy seemed like thought I was going to hurt him when first reached in to pet him. But in just a minute, he was wagging his tail and enjoying the attention. He is only about 8 months old. His last day is listed as April 28.

BO6-272 YELLOW LABRADOR/HUSKY MIX-RESCUED! THANK YOU ROTTNPITTY.


Now this is a friendly dog. He is only about a year old and really affectionate. When I stopped petting him, he cried and whimpered until I came back and then he was sooo happy to see me. His last day is listed as April 29.

AO6-967 BEAGLE-RESCUED!


This poor little guy is the sweetest dog, but he is suffering from some sort of mange, apparently. He is a small Beagle, around 10-15 lbs. and is sooo friendly. I'll start him on Revolution right away and get him on the road to recovery. His last day is listed as May 1.

BO6-277 BLACK LABRADOR RETRIEVER/CHOW MIX-PTS 4/28. YOU MUST HAVE BEEN ABUSED TO BE SO AGGRESSIVE. SORRY, BOY.


UPDATE 4/26-THIS DOG HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE ADOPTION AREA AS HE SUDDENLY TRIED TO BITE 2 DIFFERENT PEOPLE TODAY. This big guy may look scary at first, but give him just a minute and you will see that he is just a big goofball. When he smiles, one of his bottom fangs sticks out and he looks so silly. His last day is listed as May 2.

AO6-949 DSH YELLOW/WHITE-RESCUED! THANK YOU SAVETHEKITTIES.


This frighened little girl is about 2 years old. She did not want to come out of the corner, but she seemed grateful for a loving touch and a quiet voice. Her last day is listed as May 1.

AO6-957 DLH TABBY-RESCUED! THANK YOU SAVETHEKITTIES.


This beautiful girl is very laid back. She loved being petted, and when I stopped, she kept coming over and quietly meowing for me to pet her some more. She is about a year old and her last day is listed as May 1.

AO6-945 DSH TABBY-RESCUED! THANK YOU SAVETHEKITTIES.


This little girl is very sweet. She was really wanting to play and kept backing up and pouncing on my hand like a toy. She is only about a year old. Her last day is listed as May 1.

Friday, April 21, 2006

AO6-903 Weimeraner mix-Kola-Owner Surrender-RESCUED BY DRDR!


Kola's ID tag reads, " My name is Kola. I live at 123 ??? Street. If you find me, please take me home." Guess the owner forgot about that when he dumped Kola at the shelter. People are so fickle. Sweet Kola is a 10 month old Weim mix (close to pure) who will be a wonderful, affectionate pet for some lucky person. His last day is listed as April 26.

Wednesday, April 19, 2006

AO6-885 LABRADOR RETRIEVER MIX-RESCUED! THANK YOU DAWN.


This boy appears to be about 2 years old. He is very easy going and so, so friendly. He has the typical laid back Labrador attitude. His last day is listed as April 25.

AO6-883 JRT/BEAGLE MIX-ROGER-RESCUED! THANK YOU, GAIL.


Roger is about 2 years old and is about 20 lbs or maybe a little less. He is a happy boy whose tail is always wagging. What a perfect pet! And he is already NEUTERED. His last day is listed as April 24.

Tuesday, April 18, 2006

AO6-888 Great Pyrenees-Trucker-OWNER SURRENDER-RESCUED!!!


Trucker is a 1 year old unaltered male Pyr. He is a nice, gentle dog who seems to have been neglected so far in his young life. His coat is very matted and he has a bad collar mark around his neck. He is available now and his last day is April 25.

Monday, April 17, 2006

AO6-861 AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD MIX-CILLA-RESCUED!!!


Cilla was dumped at the shelter by her owner, along with the Yellow Lab mix listed below and the Dobie and his family, too. Cilla is a really special girl. Not only is she so pretty with her mottled white and gray coat and ice blue eyes, she is beautiful on the inside, too. She just lights up when you stop to speak to her, and she met my kids and just loved them! Cilla's last day is listed as April 21.

AO6-853 YELLOW LABRADOR RETRIEVER MIX-PTS. SHE BECAME AGGRESSIVE IN THE SHELTER. REST QUIETLY NOW, GIRL.


This anxious dog was dumped at the shelter by her owner. She came from the same household as the Dobie and his family listed below. She is very nervous, but is agreeable to being petted and seems to enjoy attention, although she obviously hasn't had much. Her last day is listed as April 21.

AO6-852 DOBERMAN PINSCHER-GAGE-OWNER SURRENDER-ADOPTED!!!


Gage is a 3 year old male unaltered purebred Dobie. He was dumped at the shelter by his owner, along with the Dobie mix mama and their litter of puppies. Gage is a reserved, but very friendly dog. His last day is listed as April 21.

AO6-854 DOBERMAN PINSCHER/CHOCOLATE LAB MIX-RESCUED BY DRDR!


This pretty girl was dumped at the shelter by her owner, along with her litter of puppies, sired by the Dobie, Gage, listed above. Attractive and loving, quiet and unassuming, she desperately needs to become part of a loving family. Her puppies are about 8 weeks old and weaned. Her last day is listed as April 21.

AO6-863 LHASA APSO MIX-OWNER SURRENDER-ADOPTED!!!



I'm sure there is a beautiful girl under all that stinky, matted fur. Poor baby makes the best of her situation by spinning in circles to get your attention and jumping right up into your lap! This girl was dumped by her owner, along with the terrified Spaniel mix listed below when he moved to Minnesota where they must not allow dogs. Her last day is listed as April 21.

AO6-864 TERRIER MIX-RESCUED BY MUSCOGEE HUMANE!


This cute little guy is about 2 years old and aroun 40 lbs. He is very sweet and has a quiet, loving way about him. His last day is listed as April 21.

AO6-865 SPANIEL MIX-OWNER SURRENDER-ADOPTED!!!


This poor dog is terrified here. She is a 7 year old Spaniel mix, dumped at the shelter by her owner because he was moving to Minnesota. I didn't know they didn't allow dogs in Minnesota! It's hard to get to know this baby, because all she does is tremble and try to hide her face in the corner of her kennel. Her last day is listed as April 21.

BO6-261 SAINT BERNARD MIX-SASSY-RESCUED! THANK YOU GAIL.




Sassy Lady has lost her way. This pretty baby is wearing an ID tag, so hopefully her owner will come for her soon. If not, her last day is listed as April 22.

AO6-878 YELLOW LABRADOR RETRIEVER MIX-RESCUED! THANK YOU GAIL.


Happy, happy boy! This handsome retriever mix is about 9 months old and full of puppy exhuberance. He would love to be a part of a fun-loving family. His last day is listed as April 24.

Thursday, April 13, 2006

BO6-247 DSH TABBY-URGENT! RESCUED!


Now this is one cool cat. He is not bothered at all by the chaos of the shelter. He enjoyed being petted, but was not pushy to get affection. His last day is listed as April 13, but due to Good Friday, he will have until Monday, April 16.

B06-248 BLACK LABRADOR RETRIEVER MIX-URGENT! RESCUED!!!


This happy girl appears to be about a year old. She was very excited to have some attention, and her tail wagged 90 to nothing! Her last day is listed as April 13, but due to Good Friday she will have until Monday, April 16.

AO6-843 DLH BLACK AND WHITE-RESCUED!


This poor boy is quite frightened in the shelter. He was very wary of me, but then I noticed that he seemed to have an injury to his right eye; no wonder he is so apprehensive! His last day is listed as April 20.

AO6-844 DSH BLACK-RESCUED!


As you can see, this arrogant kitty kept showing me his backside instead of allowing me to get a good pic of his face! Despite this, he is a friendly kitty who will make a loving pet. His last day is listed as April 20.