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.

Monday, July 17, 2006

AO6-1869 TERRIER MIX-KILLED IN THE SPALDING COUNTY GAS CHAMBER...NOONE CAME FOR HER.


When I first saw this girl the other day, her card was marked "aggressive." So I did not post her as she did seem very nervous in her cage. But she has calmed down slowly, and today she was wagging her tail and had a spark in her eye that says, "I am not mean..just misunderstood." So I asked the ACO what her story was and it is that she was picked up for growling at someone and making them afraid. It is evident that she has been nursing puppies very recently. I am sure she was protecting her babies from strangers..no puppies were found, though. Now that she is out of the "crazy over protective mama mode" she has settled into a friendly girl who is only about 30 lbs. Her last day is listed as JULY 19.

AO6-1877 BEAGLE-RESCUED!


What a sad little girl! This pretty baby is a small Beagle with the prettiest green eyes. She is very nervous and is very hesitant when you approach her, but in a minute or two, she will be right next to you, wanting to be petted. Her last day is listed as JULY 20.

AO6-1876 ROTTWEILER--OWNER SURRENDER-RESCUED!


This is a beautiful purebred female Rottweiler. I don't know why she was dumped at the shelter, but I am sure it was not her fault. She is kind and gentle with a soft look in her eyes. She is a smaller Rottie, maybe about 65 lbs. She is available NOW and her last day is listed as JULY 20.

AO6-1931 BLACK LABRADOR RETRIEVER MIX-RESCUED!



This big girl is about 2 years old. She is very apprehensive, but responded with a wagging tail when I spoke to her. Her nervousness is evidently attributed to the fact that she has some fresh injuries. She has road rash around most of her legs and really needs to see a vet. Her last day is listed as JULY 24.

Friday, July 14, 2006

AO6-1872 BLACK LABRADOR RETRIEVER MIX-RESCUED!


This little girl was dumped at the shelter by her owner. She is just 10 months old and, thankfully, is already SPAYED. She is very sweet and submissive..just lights up when you talk to her. Her last day is listed as JULY 20.

AO6-1871 SHEPHERD MIX-ADOPTED LOCALLY!


I really love this dog. She is a big girl, about 60 lbs or so and has the physical appearance of a GSD with her erect ears and build. She also has a great, fun-loving temperament. She just loved whoever stopped in front of her cage..a really great dog. Her last day is listed as JULY 20.

AO6-1862 DSH CALICO


Yet another kitty I awoke from her nap to take her picture. After she woke up completely, she was loving and affectionate with me. Her last day is listed as JULY 19.

AO6-1864 DMH KITTENS-4


This litter of 4 tiny kittens is about 2-3 months old. They are all very social and playful, too. Their last day is listed as JULY 19.

AO6-1858 DMH TABBY


This little lady is just about a year old. She is a very pretty kitty and is wearing a worn pink collar. She is very nervous and was not crazy about my bothering her, but I was able to pet her with no problem. Her last day is listed as JULY 19.

AO6-1863 DSH TABBY


I had to wake this little girl up from an afternoon nap to take her pic. Any kitty who can nap so peacefully in such an awful place must have nerves of steel. Her last day is listed as JULY 19.

AO6-1844 CHIHUAHUA MIX-RESCUED!


If ever a dog was in need of a savior, it is this tiny girl. I can see every bone in her little body and her nails are extremely overgrown. Despite her neglect, this girl's spirit is strong and her good nature is evident. Her last day is listed as JULY 18.

BO6-466 YELLOW LABRADOR RETRIEVER MIX


What a pretty baby! This girl's kennel card states she is just 6 months old. She is a happy, social puppy looking for someone to save her from this dark and dreary place. Her last day is listed as JULY 18.

BO6-465 SHEPHERD MIX


Sweet little guy; looks startled in his pic, but I woke him from a sound sleep! Just a little less than a year old, with all the promise in the world to be a wonderful pet. His last day is listed as JULY 18.

AO6-1850 YORKSHIRE TERRIER MIX-RESCUED!


Another bad pic behind bars. Every time I opened the gate, this tiny girl tried to dart past me! She is a senior, at least 7 years old, maybe older. Very friendly, very spunky little girl..really wanted some attention. Her last day is listed as JULY 18.

AO6-1849 DMH TABBY BOBTAIL


Well, folks, it happened. A cat made a grown woman cry. I could hear this kitten crying when I entered the kennel area. It was a lonesome, wailing cry. I walked over to his cage and he reached out for me, crying at the top of his lungs. I took him into my arms and held him close, and he quieted some as he snuggled up under my neck, kneading my arm for comfort. This baby's last day alive will be JULY 18.

AO6-1848 DMH BLACK BOBTAIL


This little girl came into the shelter along with her brother, listed above. She is a sweet kitty, playful, but not "in your face" about it..a really nice kitten, about 6 months old. Her last day is listed as JULY 18.

AO6-1827 DSH CALICO


What a little doll-baby! This beautiful kitten is just about 5 months old and sooo laid back..you can tell from her picture. Her last day is listed as JULY 17.

AO6-1866 BLACK LABRADOR RETRIEVER MIX-ADOPTED LOCALLY!


This little guy is just adorable. He is only about 6 months old and has the shiniest black fur. He has long hound dog ears and the sweetest, quietest way of "woofing" at you to get your attention..just a baby! His last day is listed as JULY 17.

AO6-1836 BORDER COLLIE MIX-RESCUED! THANK YOU PENNY!


Poor old girl..card states she is 8 years old..boy, those have been rough years. Her coat is matted and large clumps of fur are falling out. She is just filthy. But her eyes shine bright and her tail wags softly when you talk to her. Her last day is listed as JULY 17.

BO6-464 HUSKY/LAB MIX-ADOPTED BY A WONDERFUL LADY!


This is not a very good photo of a very striking dog. He has a coal black coat with a tail that curls tightly over his back. He is a quiet, stoic type of boy. His last day is listed as JULY 17.

AO6-1837 GOLDEN RETRIEVER MIX-RESCUED! THANK YOU PENNY!


I hated to take this poor girl's pic "behind bars", but every time I tried to open her cage to snap her pic, she tried so hard to come out and say hello. She is a pudgy older lady, most likely spayed, and has a loving, gentle demeanor. Her last day is listed as JULY 17.

AO6-1798 LABRADOR RETRIEVER MIX-LAST DAY JULY 13.-RESCUED!


This cute boy is only about 9 months old. He is a typical puppy, happy, outgoing, and oblivious to the danger he is in. His last day is listed as JULY 13.

Thursday, July 13, 2006

AO6-1823 BLACK LABRADOR RETRIEVER MIX-LAST DAY JULY 14-RESCUED!


This little girl is only about 6 months old. She is a typical happy, well socialized puppy. Her last day is listed as JULY 14!

AO6-1809 LABRADOR MIX-LAST DAY JULY 14-RESCUED!


This little girl is listed as just 7 months old. Her kennel card states that she is afraid of loud noises...well, geez, so are lots of people! She is sweet and loving. Her last day is listed as JULY 14!

AO6-1817 YELLOW LABRADOR RETRIEVER MIX-LAST DAY JULY 14-RESCUED!


They say a picture speaks volumes, and this one certainly does. To me, it says "Help." This sweet boy brought me to tears, his eyes plead for mercy, his whines plead for forgiveness..as if he has done something wrong! Please someone help him get out of here..his last day is listed as JULY 14!

AO6-1818 CHIHUAHUA MIX-LAST DAY JULY 14-RESCUED! THANK YOU CHRISSY AND AAR!


If you want a friend to keep you smiling, look no farther! This tiny girl has got to be the happiest dog on the face of the earth. So oblivious that her last day is listed as JULY 14!

BO6-457 BELGIAN MALINOIS-LAST DAY JULY 14-RESCUED! THANK YOU MALINOIS RESCUE!


At just about 9 months old, this girl is a typical Malinois puppy. She is very focused on every move you make, very intense dog. Her last day is listed as JULY 14!

AO6-1821 COLLIE/SHEPHERD MIX-LAST DAY JULY 14-RESCUED!


This handsome boy was so happy to see me, he was practically smiling. He is about a year old and on borrowed time. His last day is listed as JULY 14!

AO6-1807 SHEPHERD MIX-LAST DAY JULY 14-RESCUED!


One year old boy..he is a calm, quiet, well behaved boy..last day is listed as JULY 14.

BO6-442 DSH BLACK AND WHITE-LAST DAY JULY 12! URGENT!


Beautiful girl, so laid back and calm. She has no idea her last day alive was listed as yesterday! Please hurry! She is still there, waiting! Last day is listed as JULY 12!

AO6-1789 DSH MARMALADE KITTEN-LAST DAY JULY 13!


This is one fiesty kitten! He would just about attack anything that came near his cage, whether it be my shoulder or notebook! He really is just wanting to play so badly. This baby's last day is listed as JULY 13!

AO6-1792 DSH GRAY MAMA WITH 3 KITTENS-LAST DAY IS JULY 13!



Sweet mama kittty and her 3 beautiful babies, about 8 weeks old. This family is very social and healthy looking. Their last day is listed as JULY 13!

AO6-1805 CHOW MIX-LAST DAY IS JULY 13! RESCUED!


This is one of the most beautiful dogs at the shelter right now. Too bad my pic is not very good of him. He has a wonderful golden coat and the sweetest temperament, too. He is about 2 years old and his last day is JULY 13!

BO6-452 LABRADOR MIX-LAST DAY JULY 13! RESCUED!


This dog is big and so handsome. He is built like a tank! He seems to be a calm, social dog who is taking his dire straits in stride. His last day is JULY 13!

AO6-1804 COLLIE MIX-LAST DAY JULY 13! RESCUED! THANK YOU CHRISSY AND AAR!


This dog is just beautiful. He looks close to purebred Collie with the sable and white markings and that long Collie nose. He is wearing a current rabies tag, but no owner has been located. He is a friendly, social boy who is in desperate need. Last day is JULY 13!

AO6-1803 GOLDEN RETRIEVER MIX-LAST DAY JULY 13! RESCUED! THANK YOU CHRISSY AND AAR!


Isn't this boy gorgeous? He has the beautiful deep red, feathery coat of a Golden and the happy, laid back attitude of one, too. Only about 9 months old, this boy is out of time! Last day is July 13!

Friday, July 07, 2006

BO6-446 SHIH TZU-RESCUED!


You know the saying "he's so ugly he's cute"? That fits this little guy perfectly! His right eye appears to be too small and one of his bottom teeth sticks waaaay out! Gives him quite a comical look. He is actually a very quiet, very calm little dog who loves affection and just wants to be someone's lap dog. His last day is listed as JULY 12.

AO6-1802 GSD-DUKE-URGENT-ADOPTION RETURN-RESCUED! THANK YOU CHRISSY AND ANIMAL ACTION RESCUE!



Poor Duke! A couple of weeks ago he was owner surrendered to the shelter with his friend Honey. Both dogs were adopted locally into separate households. Yesterday, Duke was returned by his adopters because they said he won't eat! And all he does is walk in circles in the backyard! Well, did they take him to a vet to see what was wrong? NO! Did they bring him inside their home to make him feel like a part of the family? NO! Their solution was to return him to the kill shelter. Now Duke is on borrowed time again and in need of medical attention, too. Can anyone restore this 8 year old dog's faith in people? Duke is available NOW and his last day is listed as JULY 13.

Thursday, July 06, 2006

AO6-1766 YELLOW LABRADOR RETRIEVER MIX-MAGAN-RESCUED!


Oh, I just LOVE Magan! She is about 5 years old and has evidently had LOTS of puppies in her life...she is in definite need of a lift and tuck! She has the sweetest, most loving temperament ever..just a doll. Her last day is listed as JULY 11.

AO6-1770 BEAGLE-MANDY-ADOPTED LOCALLY!


Little Mandy was picked up running at large on the 4th of July...probably in fear of the fireworks. She is an older girl, most likely spayed (due to her spreading figure!) and is just a sweet old girl. Her last day is listed as JULY 11.

AO6-1767 CHOCOLATE LABRADOR RETRIEVER MIX-MARTHA-RESCUED!


Martha is a quiet, unassuming kind of girl who desperately needs to find a better place to call "home" than this place. Her last day is listed as JULY 11.

AO6-1788 LAB/BOXER MIX-MAJOR-OWNER SURRENDER


Major is a handsome boy dumped at the shelter by his owner. He seems to have some allergies which may be why his eyes are runny. He is a a calm, stoic dog. He is available NOW and his last day is listed as JULY 12.

AO6-1735 DSH YELLOW-RESCUED!


Handsome yellow kitten with lots of personality here! He is just about 3 months old and will get your attention if you pass him by. He will grab your shirt or whatever is closest to him! So cute. His last day is listed as JULY 7...so hurry!

AO6-1729 DMH CALICO


What a beautiful kitty! And I think she knows it, too! She is constantly purring and waving her pretty tail in the air. Her last day is listed as JULY 7..so hurry!

AO6-1747 DSH BLACK


This tiny guy seems to know that he is in a bad place here..you can see it on his face. He is only about 3 months old and his last day is listed as JULY 10.

AO6-1749 YELLOW LABRADOR RETRIEVER MIX


This guy is really tall and so handsome. Looks like he hasnt had the best life so far, as his fur is thin in spots and pretty dirty..despite this, his beauty shines through in the wag of his tail and the sparkle in his eyes. His last day is listed as JULY 10.

AO6-1765 DSH BLACK AND WHITE


This little boy is very social and really playful. He is about 3 months old and is in with his sister, listed below. His last day is listed as JULY 11.