Update on Vicki

I am always happy when I receive updates of the dogs who have visited my home, but I was especially happy when I recently received an update on Vicki (to read her story, click on her name).  It seems she has fit into the home of her new family really well.  It appears that camping is in their future and I'm sure having Vicki along will add to the adventure.

Vicki was a true success story for my blog and I am so happy to be part of such a wonderful adoption.  If you are looking for a great story about a great pitbull, don't forget to read all about her.

Many thanks to Vicki for leaving a mark on my life and thank you to Vicki's new family for keeping me updated.

BHS is part of Simon's Birthday

How did Simon's Birthday Party end at the Bangor Humane Society? 

It seems that Simon's birthday wish was for his friends to contribute items to help homeless cats and dogs.  They actual went to the Bangor Humane Society's website and checked out their  Wish List (if you click on the words "Wish List", you will also find items needed by the shelter).  It appears they not only brought in food and treats, but also homemade toys filled with catnip.  If you look closely, you will notice that the house cat was very excited to see such great donations. 


After making this generous contribuation, Simon and his friends (Abby, Charissa and Roger) went directly to visit the cats residing at BHS - well that is after Simon spent a few minutes playing with Austin and his newest cat toy.

Thank you Simon for being so generous at such a young age and thank you Abby, Charissa and Roger for being part of this gererous party!!!  Lastly, a huge HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you.

On such a happy occasion, I am sorry to pass on the sad news that Daisy (a.k.a. Mama) and Grimley are still available for adoption.

Day Out for Daisy (a.k.a. Mama)

What a great day this was!  A bit rainy, but this was my day out for a little R&R.  I have been residing at the Bangor Humane Society for quite some time:(  Why? you ask - because my previous owners were not the responsible type and it kinda rubbed off on me.  I will let you know that things for me have changed and I have been spayed and will no longer be adding to the problem of unwanted dogs.  You guessed it, I had a litter of the cutest puppies.  They have all been adopted and here I sit just waiting for my forever home. 

A little bit about myself before we talk about my day.  I am a Chihuahua and am very calm.  I love to be held and would give you a kiss if you would like.  Now I'd love to tell you about my day and how I behaved. 

  

To begin with we went for a walk and it is Spring and there is all that nice, new grass that had rain drops all over it.  YUM!  I was able to try just a little and then we had to continue on our walk.  I walk very politely on leash.

Once in the house, I did a bit of exploring before the Littlefield's dog Lola arrived home.  Boy, was she excited to see me.  Almost too excited - it took her a while before she could settle down.  I don't mind dogs once they are calm - like me, but she was a bit overwhelming at the beginning.  Yes, I am fairly calm and just like to hang out.  While Lola played tug with the Mrs, I found a little toy to bat around.  I will say that I don't enjoy toys as much as some dogs.

All this excitement made me just a little bit tired.  A big yawn and I was sleepy.  Lola also needed a nap while the adults in the home did a bit of puttering.  I think I would like to live in a nice quiet home.

 

  

 Once I woke up, I was ready for a belly rub - remember this was a day of Rest and Relaxation.  Oops, I may not be the most attractive from this angle, but FYI it hasn't been that long since I was nursing a litter of puppies.  That's why they keep calling me Mama Dog.

  Did I say the adults were puttering.  Well, the Mrs was in the kitchen making chicken salad and saved a few pieces for Lola and me.  Again, YUM!  Lola and I got along just fabulously sharing turns at receiving morsels of chicken.  No spatting for us.  We just waited patiently for our turn.

The drive back to the shelter was great.  I am small enough that I would love to sit in the driver's lap and help drive, but realize that would be an irresponsible thing to do.  So sitting in the passenger seat went just fine.  I do like to have a little reassuring pat every once in a while.

If you are looking for a very small, very cute, very calm and very, very responsible dog, please check me out by either stopping be the Bangor Humane Society or going to PetFinder.

If you are NOT looking for a dog that resembles a dog like me, don't forget there are other dogs available.  There are other small dogs, a beautiful german shepherd, a beagle and sad to say many more.

 

Grimley walks for Austism Awareness

If you missed Sunday's walk for Autism Awareness, you probably missed me.  One of the volunteers at the Bangor Humane Society walked and took me along.  What an exciting day!!!




I am an Airdale Terrier Mix and would like to take a few minutes to tell how I behaved on this special day:

• The car ride went really well.  Love to ride almost as much as I love to walk.

• That's correct, I love walks and yes, I walk very politely on leash - no pulling for me.  Not even in the crazy crowds of folks walking for such a worthwhile cause.

• The crowds were incredible.  It seems I really enjoy children, adults and adults dressed as dogs!  In fact my previous owners said I lived in sweet harmony with other dogs and children.

• Treats are not that big of a deal for me, but I love rawhide and tug toys.  If you would like to play tug with me, I will wag my tail for you.

So now I will answer the question you have been asking yourself - "Why, oh why, is such a great dog here at the Bangor Humane Society sitting behing these bars?".  Well you see I have a tendency of being an escape artist and my last episode out I encountered a porcupine.  With a muzzle for of quills I was surrendered.  It appears my previous owners did not have the funds to care for me, so thank goodness that the nice folks here were able to come to my rescue.

If you are looking for a great dog and don't mind keeping me on leash or in a high fenced in yard, come check me out at the Bangor Humane Society or on Pet Finder.  Hurry - because hopefully I will not be here long.  If you miss me, don't forget to check out the other dogs just waiting for that forever home.

Everybody's getting Adopted

After my recent blog about Thea, it's not a surprise she found her forever home so quickly.  Wishing her and her new family our best.  She is a sweetie!!!

More good news - the family who adopted Diesel (if you don't remember his story, click on his name) have returned to Bangor Humane Society and have now added Kona to their family.  Thank you for not only rescuing one dog, but coming back and rescuing another.  I have been informed by Diesel's new owners that he is the best dog ever and he has been successfully housebroken, but still loves to hide his treats.

What a treat it is to report such happy endings.   

Overnight for Thea

I will let you know that I am a little sweetie or at least that's what the Littlefield's thoughts were about me.  I am a Tibetan Terrier Mix which is a small non-shedding dog. 

Being non-shedding means I need to be groomed regularly.  I will tell you - when I am groomed regularly, I am a happy dog / when I'm not, I'm not so happy.  In fact, I can be a bit grumpy.  I have seen the inside of the shelter on two different occasions and both times I have come in desperately needing to be groomed.  I was not a very happy dog at that point and that may be the reason for my being surrendered.  After the nice folks here had me groomed, I became a different dog - HAPPY!!!  So if you want a really sweet, small dog and want to take on the responsibility of making sure I am groomed regularly, come check me out.

FYI - this is a before photo. 
I may look cute, but I am not happy:(

Well, enough about me and a little about my night.

I met there dog named Lola and she was pretty happy to see me.  Maybe a little too happy.  All that jumping up and down and racing around, made me a bit nervous.  Also, I think I really fell for the Mrs. - I loved playing her shadow.  If you are looking for a dog to be your shadow, I may be the dog for you.

Even though I am a small dog, I really enjoy the outdoors.  I do really well at walking on a leash.  If you like to go for walks and would like the company of a small dog, I may be the dog for you.






When it came time to settle down and chill out, I found my favorite spot perched up on the back of the couch.  This worked out really well since Lola likes to sprawl on the couch next to the Mrs.  This allowed us both to be close to our favorite person.  If you like a dog to snuggle with while you read a book or watch tv, you could become my next favorite person.


Oops, now is when the confessions start.  Rumor has it that I am not housebroken:(  I was at the Littlefields from 6 at night until noon the next day with only one accident.  I actually went the whole night without an incident and held it until I was taken out the next morning.  If you have the patience, I do believe we could rectify this problem.

The ride back to the shelter was not bad.  I enjoy riding in cars and sit up tall in the passenger seat.  No roaming for me.  So if you are looking for a dog who likes to ride in a car, stop by the Bangor Humane Society and take me home.

Back at the Bangor Humane Society, I am waiting for the person who is looking for a really sweet, small dog who likes to play shadow, walk on a leash, snuggle with you and enjoys car rides.  As a reminder, you will need to be responsible in having me groomed regularly and help me with my house training issue.

Another Day of Volunteering at the Bangor Humane Society

While Lola was laying low with a bit of a cold, I spent some time at the Bangor Humane Society.  I showed up just in time for dog walk.  All dogs get out at least twice a day to do what they have to do.  During this time they get a bit of fresh air and a nice walk.  If you like to walk dogs, this could be an opportunity for you.

When first let out most dogs want to take off pulling this way and then that, but once they calm down, a hug and affection are in order.  All dogs have their own story, but most are also very loving with a lot to give. 

Today being somewhat quiet, I could not control myself with the camera.  Here is a medley of the dogs available at the Bangor Humane Society as we speak.  Remember, you can receive a full profile by calling the shelter at207-942-8902 or visiting Pet Finder.  HUGE FYI - these dogs while at the Bangor Humane Society are very well cared for, but unfortunately dogs in a shelter do have to be in a kennel (and yes, it does have the appearance of a jail cell).

Lucky, a Hound X who loves hugs!!!  I walked this dog and he was a sweetheart!

Isobel, a Husky/Pitbull mix. 

 

Chloe, a beautiful German Shepherd:

 

Gracie, a Pug / Terrier:

 

Cooper, a Beagle:

Summer, a Polt Hound. Who can resist those eyes?

Shamrock, a small Pit Bull:

Kona, a Hound / Pit Bull mix:

 Mr Big Stuff:

 Paul Bunyun, Basset Hound/Shepherd.  Who comes up with these names???

 Daytona, Husky:

Thea, Tebitan Terrier.  Whoa, this dog does not shed!!!  

Grimley, Airdale Terrier:



And last but not least - a cute little puppy named Torri: