Is anyone Missing a Mastiff? We need to catch this poor boy.

Somebody must be missing this Mastiff???? This Mastiff was spotted by multiple people 3 weeks ago roaming around the Country Club/Golf Course in Mingoville. Now today 10/20/12 it was spotted again at the very top of Madisonburg Mountain by one of the same people. The dog appears to be a purebred Mastiff who is very very skinny. It would not get close enough to snap a good picture and we are unsure if it is wearing a color. It looked like a very lost, scared, starved dog. I will drive over the mountain tomorrow to see if I can spot him because I am unsure how much longer he will make it traveling since it is getting colder and it is already so thin. Please contact me if you have seen this dog or know somebody that is missing a Mastiff. Also, the family that lives on the golf course in Mingoville has been contacted multiple times about this dog because they own two Mastiffs but this is not their dog. Thank You so Much for taking the time to read this and look at the not so great pic!!!!

4 Week Kitten Needs Home

Everyone meet Filmore. He is around 4 weeks old, and was found in someones garage off the small road Filmore, out near the airport. He does have a sinus infection and eye infection right now, but is being treated. He has a strong motor box and is a great cuddlier. If you might be looking for a kitten or know of anyone who might please e-mail me Cortlynj@gmail.com . Thanks

Nala Needs a home- 8 Month Pit Mix

Pets Come First Hey Everyone here is Nala. I just got the e-mail about her lastnight. Her mother had to move and moved into a home where she can nbot keep Nala. She is a 8 month old Mix. She is not altered yet, but I can assit you in getting a Spay and Neuter voucher if need...Friendly and grew up around 2 kids.  If you or anyone you know are looking for a Pitty Mix, please let me know.  Cortlynj@gmail.com

A day in the life of a puppy foster...

I woke up this morning to a loud crash followed by a series of little yips, a yowl and lots of barking. Groggily, I went downstairs to find my darling foster puppies out of the "puppy area" (the crash was the gate falling down). The two pups, the last of my litter of five, had cornered my cat in the bookcase. As I attempted to bribe them to return to the puppy area... they're at the stage where they'll do anything for a piece of cheese... I stepped in a pile of poop. I cleaned up their area, got them situated, checked on the cat, assured my dogs all was well and looked at the clock - 4:37 a.m. "Why do I do this," I thought to myself.

Since Cortlyn asked me to write a guest blog, I thought it was the perfect topic. I've been a foster mom for 14 years. I got my first foster almost immediately after getting my first dog. He was deaf and would run away. My vet suggested I foster and find a dog to "guide" him. I've been fostering ever since. Over the years, I've fostered more than 500 animals, mostly dogs and cats. I've lost shoes, books, clothing and furniture to my foster dogs. One ripped out my wall to wall carpeting. One dug a hole through the door to my spare bedroom. So why do I keep doing it? Because someone has to... because I should... because they need me... all of those reasons are valid, but the real reason I foster is the joy I get when I see my foster go to his forever home. Is it sad? Absolutely. I know I will cry when Peanut and Hazel find their families, but I wouldn't have it any other way.

The dog that got me started in fostering passed away this June. I miss him with all my heart. His spirit lives on, though, in ever foster that comes through my door. I can't save them all, but each one I have saved has touched my heart completely. If you've never fostered, I urge you to consider it. It will change you forever.

New Baby

Almost 5 weeks ago my daughter Alexandra was born. I was curious to see how our 2 yellow labs (mother: Sadie, daughter: Faith) and 3 cats (Puck, Moses, & Sierra) would react to her arrival. I had my husband bring a blanket home from the hospital with Alex's scent on it so that they could ease into her arrival. When I brought her home I left her in her carseat and let everyone sniff her. Everyone was calm and accepting until the first cry! The dogs thought they did something wrong and were scared. The cats were more curious than ever. Since that day Sadie takes a motherly role and watches over Alex (see picture). Faith could care less about her, and the 3 cats want to conquer her nursery. The first night I had Alex in her crib she woke up crying. I went in to see what was wrong and Moses was in the crib with her. Since that event I have kept the door to her nursery shut at all times.

Blogging is not my "thing" so I hope someone enjoys this post.

Thanks,
Courtney

Kittens in Need

A few months ago I noticed a few kittens on our property. I know they were not our kittens since our cats are spayed and neutered. I called the girl running this site, Cortlyn Johnson since we knew each other from school. She brought her friends and got all the kittens, and found loving homes for them. She is a great person, and would do anything for animals.

Spent Grain Pet Biscuits

Come check out the spent grain pet biscuits at Otto's Pub and Brewery. With every purchase, a contribution is made to paws. Dogs love these pet treats and they come in many different flavors, Chicken, Beef, and Peanut Butter!
http://ottospubandbrewery.com/2011/02/spent-grain-pet-biscuits/