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.

Tuesday, September 26, 2006

BO6-644 DMH TABBY


You'll never overlook this tiny baby boy...he has a BIG voice for an 8 week old! He wants outta here and is not afraid to let you know about it..he is such a cutie. His LAST DAY is listed as SEPTEMBER 28.

BO6-650 DMH TABBY


This handsome brown tabby kitty has the cutest white snip and star on his face and nose. Aside from his good looks, he is a VERY social kitty who wanted to get out of his cage so badly that he kept grabbing me through the bars every time I got close enough to him! His LAST DAY is listed as SEPTEMBER 29.

AO6-2815 DSH BLACK-OWNER SURRENDER


This little girl is just about 8 weeks old. She is a typical kitten, friendly and playful, but in desperate need of a new home. She is available NOW and her LAST DAY is listed as OCTOBER 2.

BO6-653, 654 DSH CALICO-OWNER SURRENDER


I took at least 10 pics of these 2 girls today, and this one turned out the best! They were so active and so excited to have some attention that they wouldn't be still! They are beautiful muted calico sisters. They are available NOW and their LAST DAY is listed as OCTOBER 2.

AO6-2824, 2825 DSH BLACK AND BLACK/WHITE-OWNER SURRENDER


These 2 laid back brothers are around 3-4 months old. They are very friendly, and once they had completely awakened from their naps, they were very playful. They are available NOW and their LAST DAY is listed as OCTOBER 3.

AO6-2823 DSH BLACK-OWNER SURRENDER


This little girl is listed as just 3 months old. She was trying to hide between her litter box and her bowls, but I got her pic anyway. She needs a much quieter place to call home than this! Her LAST DAY is listed as OCTOBER 3.

AO6-2829, 2830 DMH WHITE-OWNER SURRENDER


These 2 sisters were dumped at the shelter by their owner. They are just 5 months old. One seems to have long hair while the other's coat is short-medium. They are both very sweet girls, although they seem a little too calm for kittens. They are available NOW and their LAST DAY is listed as OCTOBER 3.

AO6-2818 LABRADOR RETRIEVER MIX-RESCUED!


Just look at this handsome guy striking a pose for his picture! This boy is about 2 years old and is a friendly, happy go lucky kind of guy looking for a new home. His LAST DAY is listed as OCTOBER 2.

AO6-2817 LABRADOR RETRIEVER MIX-RESCUED!


Inside this plain ole brown dog beats a heart of gold..at just about a year old, this fella is SO submissive and SO gentle. He just adores having someone talk to him and will wag his tail forever as long as you talk to him. His LAST DAY is listed as OCTOBER 2.

AO6-2814 BLACK LABRADOR RETRIEVER MIX-RESCUED!


This silly boy! He acted so scared when I pointed the camera at him, but as soon as I put it away, he wiggle-waggled his way over to me, grinning from ear to ear...such a silly puppy..only about 7 months old. His LAST DAY is listed as OCTOBER 2.

BO6-665 CHOW MIX-RESCUED!


Oooh, I just LOVE this big teddy bear dog! Don't you just want to hug him? I do! And he just loves it..he will lean in to you so hard that he almost knocks you over..but he doesn't mean it..he will just grin at you sheepishly. His LAST DAY is listed as OCTOBER 2.

AO6-2816 BEAGLE-RESCUED!


This tiny Beagle girl has a voice bigger than Celine Dion's! I don't see how such a small dog can make such a big noise, but she does..when she is not baying, this girl is the happiest, most affectionate dog..just loves to be petted and will crawl right up onto your lap. Her LAST DAY is listed as OCTOBER 2.

AO6-2831 CHIHUAHUA MIX-ADOPTED DUE TO OUR WONDERFUL INTERNET POSTERS!! THANK YOU, GUYS!!


This darling little girl is about 10 lbs and very petite. She is the sweetest little baby..just belly crawled over to me for some loving. Her LAST DAY is listed as OCTOBER 2.

Wednesday, September 20, 2006

AO6-2707 CHOW MIX-RESCUED! THANK YOU SAVING GEORGIA DOGS!


Older, hair matted in huge, horrible clumps...this girl looks pretty bad. But her spirit shines through the filth..can't you feel it? A good haircut, bath and LOTS of love will transform this lady to be as beautiful on the outside as she is on the inside. Her LAST DAY is listed as SEPTEMBER 21..so hurry!

AO6-2727 BLACK LABRADOR RETRIEVER MIX-TEDDY-RESCUED!


Oh, little Teddy..just a shy, submissive little pup. This little boy is only about 6 months old..is there a home out there for him? His LAST DAY is listed as SEPTEMBER 22.

AO6-2718 GOLDEN RETRIEVER MIX-TAMANTHA-RESCUED! THANKS ANIMAL ACTION RESCUE!


Sweet little Tamantha was dumped at the shelter by her owner..I can't imagine why..she is a beautiful little golden colored girl, just about 30 lbs., and so sweet! She is available NOW and her LAST DAY is listed as SEPTEMBER 22.

AO6-2719 LABRADOR RETRIEVER MIX-TRAVIS-THIS PUP HAD HIS PICTURE SHOWN ON CHANNEL 2 NEWS AND WAS ADOPTED AS A RESULT!


As you can tell from his photo, Travis is a big, playful dog. He enjoys getting visitors and will entertain them with his play-bowing and tail-wagging. His LAST DAY is listed as SEPTEMBER 22.

AO6-2715 LABRADOR MIX-TURKISH-ADOPTED LOCALLY!


Turkish may look a little plain on the outside, but he tries his best to get to know you so you can see what is on the inside! He wags his tail and looks right into your eyes. His LAST DAY is listed as SEPTEMBER 22.

AO6-2720 AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG MIX-TEX-RESCUED! THANKS ANIMAL ACTION RESCUE!



I posted 2 pics of this guy so you can see the unique color patterns on his back. His overall color is a reddish-tan, but he has a merle colored saddle on his back. Besides being such a good-looking boy, he is also a friendly, laid back boy. His LAST DAY is listed as SEPTEMBER 22.

AO6-2721 PETIT BASSET GRIFFON VENDEEN MIX-TILLY-THIS PUP HAD HER PICTURE SHOWN ON CHANNEL 2 NEWS AND WAS ADOPTED AS A RESULT!


Guessing on breed mix here, but with her harsh coat, wiry beard, size and appearance, Tilly sounds like a PBGV to me! She is the absolute sweetest, sweetest little girl! Her LAST DAY is listed as SEPTEMBER 22.

BO6-630, 631 DSH KITTIES


Two little boys..one white with gray spots, one solid black...just 3 months old, these babies have no business being in this awful place..please help them. Their LAST DAY is listed as SEPTEMBER 23.

AO6-2740 BLACK LABRADOR RETRIEVER MIX-TUTSI-ADOPTED LOCALLY!


TUTSI is a sweet, submissive little girl, just about 6 months old. She is just a baby and desperately needs outta here! Her LAST DAY is listed as SEPTEMBER 25.

BO6-626 CAROLINA DOG-RESCUED! THANK YOU JANE WITH CAROLINA DOG RESCUE!


This oh, so adorable baby is just about 6 months old. She appears to maybe be a Carolina Dog or a mix of the breed. She is extremely social and very playful. Her LAST DAY is listed as SEPTEMBER 25.

BO6-634 BASSET HOUND MIX-RE-CLAIMED BY OWNER!


This boy was on TELEVISION tonight!! Channel 2 Action News did a piece on the importance of adopting from shelters, and this guy's mug was in the segment! He is the sweetest, most loving little guy and completely adorable with his looong body and short legs! His LAST DAY is listed as SEPTEMBER 26.

BO6-635 BLACK LABRADOR RETRIEVER MIX


Despite being awakened from his nap, this fella was not mad at me..he let me pet him and give him a good scratch behind the ears. His LAST DAY is listed as SEPTEMBER 26.

AO6-2757 ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL-RESCUED! THANK YOU ESSR!



This angel of a dog is a young adult female ESS. She is a total sweetheart to be around. She does, however, have some sort of large growth about the same size as a cantaloupe hanging from her mammary area. This girl will need immediate veterinary attention. Her LAST DAY is listed as SEPTEMBER 26.

AO6-2760 BLOODHOUND MIX


This guy is very close to being a purebred Bloodhound, but I don't think he is..but close! He is a really, really friendly boy and does have the size and wrinkles that Bloodhounds do. His LAST DAY is listed as SEPTEMBER 27.

AO6-2762 TREEING WALKER COONHOUND-OWNER SURRENDER


This pretty lady was surrendered to the shelter along with her male friend listed below when their owner decided to give up hunting. She is around 4-5 years old and is a complete sweetheart..she just wants to be loved on all the time. She is available NOW and her LAST DAY is listed as SEPTEMBER 27.

AO6-2761 TREEING WALKER COONHOUND-OWNER SURRENDER


This tri-colored boy was surrendered with his female friend listed above when his owner decided to give up hunting. This dog is only 2 years old and is a happy, social hound. He is available NOW and his LAST DAY is listed as SEPTEMBER 27.

AO6-2772 GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG-ADOPTED!


This handsome fella was found wandering around Home Depot for a week with his Chocolate Lab buddy listed below. He is reported to be good with other dogs and seems to play appropriately with children. He is pretty thin..just needs some groceries and some love. His LAST DAY is listed as SEPTEMBER 27.

AO6-2771 CHOCOLATE LABRADOR RETRIEVER


This big guy spent a week wandering around Home Depot with his GSD buddy listed above, until someone decided to take them to animal control to keep them from starving. This boy is a young adult and has LOTS of energy, is good with other dogs and has proven to play appropriately with children (although he is a bit too rambunctious for smaller kids). His LAST DAY is listed as SEPTEMBER 27.

BO6-640 HUSKY MIX


This pretty girl is about a year old..she is a quiet, reserved dog and she seems to enjoy interacting with people and getting her ears scratched, too. Her LAST DAY is listed as SEPTEMBER 27.

Monday, September 11, 2006

AO6-2644 DSH BLACK


This handsome black cat is about 3 years old and is de-clawed on his front paws. He is very distinctive with his crimped right ear. He is a nice, laid back kind of guy. His last day is listed as SEPTEMBER 18.

AO6-2650 RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK MIX-ADOPTED! THANK YOU MEREDITH AND NIKI!!


I am completely guessing on breed i.d. here. This big girl has a bobbed tail. Her red color is just beautiful. And she appears to be a very gentle, social girl. Her last day is listed as SEPTEMBER 18.

AO6-2652 DACHSHUND MIX-RE-CLAIMED!


This little guy is so handsome with his shiny black coat and his looong body and short legs. He is also a very friendly boy who will be looking for a new home if he is not re-claimed by his owner. His last day is listed as SEPTEMBER 18.

BO6-594 DSH TABBY


This mama kitty is here with her 4 kittens listed below here. She is a sweet girl, but seems to be feeling under the weather, as her eyes seem swollen and she just acts a bit lethargic. She really needs to get out quickly. Her last day is listed as SEPTEMBER 15.

BO6-595, 596 DSH SNOWSHOE KITTENS


These 2 beautiful babies are here at the shelter with their 2 siblings listed below and their mother listed above. Besides being absolutely stunning, these kittens are friendly, although a little more leery than the others. Their last day is listed as SEPTEMBER 15.

BO6-598, 599 DSH KITTENS


These 2 kittens are about 10 weeks old and are here along with their other 2 siblings and their mother listed above. They are both very friendly, social kittens. Their last day is listed as SEPTEMBER 15.

AO6-2640, 2641 DSH TORTIS-OWNER SURRENDERS


These 2 pretty sisters are just about 6 months old. They are both very friendly, social girls and would love to find new homes quickly! They are available NOW and their last day is listed as SEPTEMBER 15.

AO6-2635 BEAGLE MIX-RESCUED! THANK YOU COLBERT VET RESCUE!


This cute little fellow is about 25 lbs and has the sweetest disposition. He has a scar right on the top of his head that could be an old injury from escaping a fence or from someone hitting him with something. Whatever he may have suffered, he certainly doesn't let it get him down! He is a happy, friendly boy. His last day is listed as SEPTEMBER 15.

BO6-596 CAIRN TERRIER MIX-RESCUED! THANK YOU ATLANTA PET RESCUE!


This adorable little guy's ears really stand straight up, but, everytime I pointed the camera at him, he would flatten them back against his head and smile! He is such a cutie, inside and out..very happy and social. His last day is listed as SEPTEMBER 15.

BO6-595 GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER-RESCUED!


This beautiful girl has been dumped twice lately in her life. First, her owner boarded her at a kennel and never came back for her. Then she was dumped at the shelter. She appears to be a purebred GSP and is about 3-5 years old. She is a super, super sweet girl and needs an owner who will never abandon her again! Her last day is listed as SEPTEMBER 15.

AO6-2637 YELLOW LABRADOR RETRIEVER-RE-CLAIMED BY OWNER.


This big guy is about 4-5 years old. He seems to be suffering from a flea allergy. He is a very nice, calm, gentleman kind of dog. When I spoke to him, he slowly got to his feet and came over to introduce himself by snuffling my hands and wagging his tail so sweetly. His last day is listed as SEPTEMBER 15.

AO6-2641 YELLOW LABRADOR RETRIEVER-RESCUED! THANK YOU ATLANTA DOG SQUAD!


This fellow was picked up as a stray, and, although his owner knows where he is, he has chosen not to re-claim his pet. This boy is about 4-5 years old and seems to have a very nice, laid back attitude. He is available NOW and his last day is listed as SEPTEMBER 15.

AO6-2630 POODLE-OWNER SURRENDER-RESCUED!


This 9 year old girl got a new haircut and then got dumped at the shelter. Her owner claims that she has gotten "snippy" with kids lately and no longer wants her around. This dog was very friendly with me at the shelter. I think she will be a fabulous pet for someone who doesn't have a lot of small children around all the time. She is available NOW and her last day is listed as SEPTEMBER 15.

AO6-2620 AND 2621 DSH TABBY KITTENS-RESCUED!


Seeking refuge in their litter box, one kitten give the other a kiss of comfort..poor little babies born into an unforgiving world for unwanted kittens. These 2 are about 8 weeks old and desperate to find a home. Their last day is listed as SEPTMEBER 14.

AO6-2612-2616 DSH TABBY MAMA AND 4 KITTENS-RESCUED!


Another unwanted mama kitty and her family in a shelter. Mama is super sweet..babies are just about 3 weeks old..they need RESCUE. Their last day will be one week from weaning.

AO6-2600 AND 2601 DLH TORTI-RESCUED!


There are 2 of these tiny 8 week old kittens (one is hiding behind the other in this pic) and they both look like EWOKS! They are absolutely adorable with their long hair and their smushy faces. Their last day is listed as SEPTEMBER 14.