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All of our dogs are microchipped with 24 PetWatch chips and come with 30 days free shelter care insurance. 
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For anyone who did not see the article in the Enquirer July 26th, shelters and rescues are at an all time high intake numbers due to the economy and the number of families no longer able to give their pets the medical care they need. In an effort to help pets stay with their families we are going to offer a series of low cost vaccine/microchip clinics in the greater Cincinnati area. Our first will be this Saturday.
We will be offering a shot clinic and 24 Pet Watch Microchips on August 14th. from 8 am to 12 pm. At College Hill Shoe Repair, 5044 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, Oh 45224. Shots will be done for $15.00 including DHLPP five in one and Rabies. Microchips are $20.00 and come with lifetime registration. Please call 513-851-0113 for questions or details.
We will be at Treasure Isle Flea Market every Saturday and Sunday from 9 to 5. Isle 3, the first booth up from the food court. We are there to show our adoptable dogs, to give rescue dogs a presence there and to spread the word about puppy mils and shelter dogs. We will have some dog items to try to sell to pay for Sassy's medical bills. Please come and visit us, even if it is just to say hi. Sassy will be making an appearance as soon as we are sure she is over her staff infection and I am sure she would love to say thank you in person to all of you who have supported her though this.
UPDATE ON SASSY AND HER PUPPIES
Sassy is now "Sissy" and has been adotped by her foster mom and dad with her daughter Molly. Zeus and Kia were adopted to the same home so they will get to grow up together. We can't tell you how happy we are for them. Here are some recent pictures. We are still taking applications on Leia and Nemo.
Corey and Kristin Jones and their new babies, Zeus and Kia
Looking for a dog? HAVE YOU OVER LOOKED THE ADVANTAGES OF ADOPTING AN OLDER DOG? Older dogs have worked out their potty training, destuctive behaviors and personality problems in their first homes. YET, everyone wants a puppy. Instead of seeing an older dog as a well trained asset for the family, most families want to start with a puppy. This often results in the puppy being dropped at a shelter when the family does not know how to deal with the terrible two's which most dogs go through just like children. If you have two to three years to constantly keep your eye on a puppy, train it, deal with the things it chews up, etc. then a puppy might be for you. But if you have a busy schedule and an active family why not consider an older dog who will move right in, be trained and fit right into your family?
Here are some of our Happy Tails of older dogs we have rehomed in the last couple of months.
ROCKY
Rocky is an 8 year old pug with about 80% hearing loss. His owner turned him in
saying they could no longer afford to care for him. After a dental, catching up his medical work and clearing up an ear infection we found Rocky was trained to be with a wheel chair bond person or a bed patient. He is not afraid of motorized chairs or any medical equipment his owner needs to function. We feel that there is a perfect home waiting for every dog. We just have to find it. And sure enough the manager of an 8 patient nursing home in Dayton, Oh was looking for a dog that would fit with all the residents. We took Rocky up, made sure the residents knew his needs and how to care for him and left him for a trial. Rocky was adopted by Bob Morley. Bob has wanted a dog, as he said, "forever" but did not think he would find one that would fit his living situation. Bob has gotten up with a smile on his face everyday since he has adopted Rocky. Bob is moving faster now as he rolls out to the main room to tell the other residents cute little things that Rocky does. When Bob leaves for therapy Rocky just moves on to another lap. They all love him and he loves them. The hearing loss is a blessing instead of a problem as they often get deliveries in the middle of the night and Rocky does not bark when the door bell rings. 
Bob, Rocky and Emily
ECHO
Echo's is a 9 year old cocker. His owner brought him in to put him to sleep. When the vet called us and asked if we would like him, we knew that most of our cockers have lived to be 18 and older. Echo is only half way through his life. So we jumped at the chance to find his new forever home. Echo's coat was so over grown he looked like a little sheep. He had thorns embeded through out his coat. Had to be very uncomfortable yet he was as sweet and happy to see us as he could be. After a grooming, dental and catching Echo up on his medical work we were surprised to find a very well mannered, well trained dog under all that hair. Echo spins for a treat, knows sit, down, loves to chase a ball and acts like a teenager. YET, everyone wants a puppy. We wondered would we ever find the right forever home for Echo? Would anyone even give him a chance to prove what a good dog he is.
Then we met the Pellegrin family. After years of wanting a dog they had finally decided that this was the time to add a new family member. But their new member had to get along with the entire family. Not ever having one and not knowing a lot about dogs they decided to keep realistic expectation while they looked for their forever friend. When they met Echo it was love at first site.
Carol and Judy,
We just wanted to tell you how thrilled we are to have Echo as part of our family. He is such a wonderful, wonderful dog! But you already knew that. Echo was very anxious his first week with us. He missed Judy and Paul so much he got an upset tummy. But bit by bit he learned to trust us and now he is starting to relax and bond with all of us. He seems to feel much better now. We all adore him. We love everything about him. We love how obedient he is, how he plays fetch, how well he walks on a leash, how he nudges our hand with his nose when he wants scratched, how he army crawls across the floor. We love his sweet, sweet temperament. We love his smile. And we especially love how he invites himself to curl up with us wherever we are. We feel that Echo is an angel from heaven. He is just the perfect little dog. And we just wanted to say thank you so much for rescuing him for us. If you ladies ever need anything at all, please don’t hesitate to ask. We believe in what you are doing and we would be honored to help in any way.
Donna, Steve, Ryan and Anna Marie
Echo and his new sister
Echo and his new brother
Sugar Baby
Sugar Baby is a 10 year old bichon. She is very happy in her new home with her new brother.
Sugar Baby 
Dear Carol,
Soleil
Soleil is an 8 year old bichon. Her mom loved her very much and had her since she was a puppy. She could no longer care for her due to illness. Soleil's new forever home had two bichons. One 10 and one 12 years old. One died and left the other one very loney. Roxy was so depressed that he suggested they get another dog. Not wanting to get a puppy or a high energy dog who would aggravate their older dog the family made a wise decison and went with Soleil.
Soleil on the left and Roxy
April Adoptions
April 8th: We can't believe our luck as Molly Two, now Dixie, is in her new home in Deer Park with Debbie Sporing. Debbie is the sister of one of our foster moms. And a friend of Mary who adopted Dixie's brother. They will have play dates together. 
April 8th: Prince was welcomed to his Deer Park by his new mom, Mary Landrau, and his new sister and grandmother. How lucky can a guy get? Three ladies to love him. 
April 8th: Sammi is an 8 year old yorkie who was in our senior program. He found a home with a Judith Strickley in Florence, Ky. She is disabled and will spend twenty four hours a day catering to him.
March Adoptions
March 29: Phantom found a loving home Lynn Walsh and her family in Covington, Ky. She goes to work with mom everyday and is spoiled to death already. 
March 24: Hansel (now Rosy) found a great home with two doxie sisters and a doting mom and dad.
Update 4-8-10 Rosy is doing great! I attached a picture of him and his sisters Lilly (in the pink) and Daisy (in the blue). Rosy is wearing a black harness so it's hard to see. They play very well together. Rosy had a check up and everything was great
March 2oth: Watson (now Woody) found a great home with three brothers and sisters to play with, two children and a very active mom and dad to love him.
Just wanted to let you know it was a smooth transaction with our other dogs. Watson will now be known as "Woody" after Woody Hayes of the Ohio State Buckeye Football Team. We are very happy. This dog has a great disposition and did very well on the ride home. Thanks again for allowing us to adopt him..
3-14: Sabrina foung a home with a loving family in Melborne, Ky. She is being spoiled to death and loves to play with her new big brother.
3-15: MoJo Is very happy with her new forever home in Cincinnati.
Here is a link to a video of Edie and my son Danny. He absolutely loves her! She is the only creature we have found so far who can keep up with him. She is feisty and sweet, a great addition to our home. BTW-I had no idea of the strength of a chihuahua puppy's teeth, she can destroy almost anything!! thanks again!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wL6OFoPX4Ic
March 4: Brutus and his Dad.
Harry and Tonto are trying to make themselves right at home in their new home. But try as they may, they just don't seem to be able to rest! LOL 
Sam found a wonderful home in Newport, Ky.
Rescues are in dire need of foster families. The way it works is we supply the crate, food, medical care and you supply the home and love for a homeless dog till the right family is found for the dog. Many families rescue because they have one dog who is lonesome alone but they cannot afford to take on a second dog. Fostering can help your pet and the homeless pet too. All dogs are given an exam by a licensed vet and given all medical treatment prior to being placed in foster homes.
If you can find room in your heart and home to save the life of a dog please click here for a foster application.
click here.
I promise I will take your unwanted animals.
I will heal their wounds, their diseases, their broken bones.
I will give them the medical attention they need and deserve.
I will nurture their starvation and give them a warm place to sleep.
I will spay and neuter them, vaccinate them against the diseases that can harm them.
I will treat them and honor them. I will buy them toys, blankets, balls, and teach them to play.
I will speak softly to them. I will try to teach them not to fear, not to cry, and not to hate.
I will whisper sweet, kind, gentle words into their ears,
while gently trying to stroke their fear, their pain, and their scars away.
I will face their emotional scars and give them time to overcome them.
I will socialize them, potty train them, teach them to be obedient,
show them dignity, hold their paws, and stroke their ears if they
have endured too much and walk them over the Rainbow Bridge,
BUT most of all I will teach them LOVE.
Alleviate the financial stress associated with your pet’s unexpected medical expenses and generate funds for our shelter at the same time! Simply apply for a ShelterCare Pet Insurance Program by using the ShelterCare banner-link.
Here’s how it works: ShelterCare Pet Insurance Programs cover you when your pet needs essential veterinary care from an illness or injury. Also, every time a completed application for a ShelterCare program is generated through our shelter’s website, we automatically receive a $25 donation to help cover common needs like blankets, litter and food. This donation is of no cost to you and provides us with essential funds. Make the right move and enroll today!
Our adopted dogs. To read more about them please click here for our happy tails page.
