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Thursday, August 31, 2017

"CHEVY" sweet reserved little Lab mix

ADOPTED!
Sept 2017

Available for Adoption with Multnomah County Animal Services!

Mcas weblink
(9/14 adoption pending)
animal # 120821
Calling all Lab lovers! I am a sweet and reserved girl in the home, but can liven up with a good game of fetch with tennis balls. I am looking for a patient and calm home to help me get comfortable in my new surroundings. I hope that my wonderful personality will blossom, and we will be best friends forever!


"EDDIE" beautiful pitbull/rottie mix

ADOPTED!
Sept 2017
Available for Adoption with Multnomah County Animal Services!

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animal #120199

Hi I'm Big Eddie! I'm a goofy Pitbull fella looking for a new home. I am a whole lotta dog and I'm looking for a home that can handle me! I'm very energetic and have a lot of weight to throw around when I get excited. Because of this I would need a home with children 15 and up. I know "sit" already and I would love to work on training more to help me become the best canine citizen I can be! As a big, muscle-y fella, I can pull pretty hard on leash and I do best when being walked on a harness. Think you've got room for my silly antics and goofy self? Come say hi today!
 1 yr 6 mths, 86 lbs

"MISCHA" german wirehaired pointer

"TRANSFERRED" to Oregon Humane Society!
Sept 2017
Available for Adoption with Multnomah County Animal Services!

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animal # 120973
A beautiful girl with an amazing personality! If I am being honest, I REALLY love to play fetch. It's my favorite thing ever. I am sweet and loving, and enjoy meeting all sorts of new friends. Sometimes you'll find me making funny sounds and rolling on the ground-that's just my goofy side coming out! I have some minor health issues that the shelter can let you know about. Otherwise, I am good to go and ready to roll, so come on down to meet me today!





Tuesday, August 29, 2017

"GRETA" awesome Chow chow mix

ADOPTED!
Sept 2017

Available for Adoption with Multnomah County Animal Services!

 Mcas Weblink  ( adoption pending 9/21)
animal # 120760
Greta here! I'm a sweet Chow mix lady searching for a new home. I am curious and fun-loving - I would love to go for long walks together and maybe play with some toys! You may have noticed that my fur is a bit patchy and rough looking, I am working on growing it in so that I will look fabulous. My new home should be prepared to give me consistent flea treatment and groom me as needed to keep my skin and coat health in the future. What are you waiting for? Come say hi today!
50 lbs, 4 yrs old






"LAB MIX PUPPIES!" Saturday - MCAS Adoption Outreach Gresham Petsmart!

ADOPTED!
Sept 2017
Available for Adoption with Multnomah County Animal Services!

Karma Mcas weblink
animal # 119966
Karma here! I am the feisty puppy in the group! I am all licks and snuggles but I am still learning a lot about how to not use my teeth to play. I would benefit greatly from a family who has older kids and could help me work on my puppy skills. If you are interested in meeting me I will be at Gresham PetSmart from 11:00am - 3:00pm on Saturday, September 16th!
 Lil Brent
 Mcas weblink
animal # 119969
I am a male lab mix. My foster mom said I am a very outgoing and sweet puppy! I am doing well with potty training using potty pads and lots of outside time but I will be a lot of work and need a committed home that is ready to for all that is required of raising a puppy. If you are interested in meeting me I will be at Gresham PetSmart from 11:00am - 3:00pm on Saturday, September 16th!


Lil John
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animal # 119971
I am a male lab mix. My foster mom said I am a very sweet and gentle puppy! I just want to be with you all the time! I am doing well with potty training using potty pads and lots of outside time but I will be a lot of work and need a committed home that is ready to for all that is required of raising a puppy. If you are interested in meeting me I will be at Gresham PetSmart from 11:00am - 3:00pm on Saturday, September 16th!

Lil Roxanne
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animal # 119970
I am a female lab mix. My foster mom said I am a sassy and independent puppy! I am doing well with potty training using potty pads and lots of outside time but I will be a lot of work and need a committed home that is ready to for all that is required of raising a puppy. If you are interested in meeting me I will be at Gresham PetSmart from 11:00am - 3:00pm on Saturday, September 16th!

Simone
Mcas weblink https://multcopets.org/adoptable/simone-2
animal # 119968
Simone here! I am the snuggliest puppy of the group. I just want to play a bit and then find you for some cuddle time. I am such a sweetheart and my new family will be so lucky. If you are interested in meeting me I will be at Gresham PetSmart from 11:00am - 3:00pm on Saturday, September 16th!




Monday, August 28, 2017

"HERSHEY" adorable Lab mix puppy

ADOPTED!
Sept 2017

Available for Adoption with Multnomah County Animal Services!

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animal # 119120
Hello there! My name is Hershey and I am really happiest being where my people are. I would love nothing more than the curl up on your lap or trot along with you on walks. If you are seeking a relaxed and easy-going friend to keep you company through your life, then I am the puppy for you! Through thick and thin, I will be by your side. I have lived with other dogs and think they are great. I will be available for adoption on Friday the 15th. There will be a sign up sheet starting at 11AM in front of the shelter. Applications will be reviewed in order.  9 weeks, 9.6lbs


Sunday, August 27, 2017

"ANGUS" mellow Shepherd mix type

 ADOPTED!
Sept 2017

 
Favorite dog :) Don't let the hairloss get you down!  Angus is an easy going guy and it will be rewarding to see him blossom in your care with some medicated baths (which he is good about getting) and regular flea treatment.  Sweetheart! and seems easy around the other dogs
Available for Adoption with Multnomah County Animal Services!

Mcas weblink
animal #120759

Hello - I'm Angus! I'm a German Shepherd mix fella searching for a new home to take me in. You may have noticed that I have some skin issues and will need to be on consistent flea control for the rest of my life to keep me healthy. But I don't let a little hairloss keep me down - I am a playful and loving guy who enjoy pets and a good play session with a ball! Come and meet me today and let's get a start on our new life! 9 yrs, 51 lbs



"MERLE" cool little Chi

ADOPTED!
Sept 2017
Available for Adoption with Multnomah County Animal Services!

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animal #120118
Merle here! I'm an adorable Chihuahua mix fella searching for a new home! I can be shy at first and would appreciate it if my new home was patient and gave me time to come out of my shell. I really love being around people and will follow you around wherever you go! Because of my timidity, I would need a home where any children are 8 years or older. Come say hi!  7 yrs 10 lbs



"MATHILDA" charming Shih Tzu mix

ADOPTED!
Sept 2017
Available for Adoption with Multnomah County Animal Services!

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animal #121813
Mathilda here! I'm a wonderful little Shih Tzu mix lady searching for a new home. I've got a lot of personality and it's a great mixture of goofy, loving, and adventurous! I would love to be by your side cuddled up on the couch or taking a fun walk through the neighborhood. Come meet me today and let's get a start on our new life together! I am about 3 years old and weigh 10 pounds.

"DAISY" tribute to a stray shelter dog

Folks please try harder to stick by your dogs, adopted, or brought into your home as a young puppy, even when they don't seem like "easy dogs" and you'd like to give up on them.
Try to accommodate when you can. In most cases things can be worked out or
managed somewhat easily.
And try to open your mind to adopting a homeless dog that might have "some issues" 
They can be some of the best dogs you'll ever have.

I know.  I met Daisy and was ready to give up on her more than once.

========== 
"Daisy" was a young, flea bitten, skinny and scared "stray dog" at Bonnie Hays Shelter back in August 2004. I was a Volunteer Dog Walker there, and met her one Sat morning when her stray "hold time" was up, and she had just been moved to the adoption floor. When I went into her kennel to take her out for a walk, she growled at me. (lovely, right?)  I talked to her, offered some treats, didn't pressure her, and when she relaxed and came over to me, I decided it would be ok to walk her.
Well back then, things were very different in the Portland shelter world, and a dog growling at anyone in a shelter was often a death sentence for the dog.  In this particular shelter, the residing senior animal care person was especially unforgiving, and even a barking dog or jumpy dog was in danger of dire retribution -  unless the dog was one of her personal "favs".... she applied the same arbitrary "fav" system of reward/punishment with the volunteers, and no, I wasn't one on her favs.

Anyway.....When I got home from the Bonnie Hays shelter that day in Aug 2004, I thought about the fate of this dog I had met. Although "Daisy" had initially growled at me in her kennel,  on our walk she kept checking in with me and I liked her! I felt she was doomed to be euthanized, and I felt responsible because I had reported the growling.  By Sunday evening, I was distraught, and decided that I wanted to "save" her. I arranged with someone I knew in a local rescue group to get her out, and I would foster until "Daisy" found a compatible home. 
 ps- please don't ever "save" a dog that might otherwise be euthanized, unless you are also ready to adopt and commit to it if a good permanent home can't be found. Far too many shelter dogs end up in limbo because of  someone's "good intentions!"

"Daisy" got along great my other 2 dogs, and after about 3 months of not finding the right home, I adopted her. Daisy was a big part of my family for 13 years until she recently died. There were times over the years I wanted to give up on her because of some behavior issues  - never directed at me, she was totally devoted to me; but under stress, or when not feeling well, Daisy food guarded/door guarded from my other dogs (Daisy could just give one hard look - which I wouldn't even notice - until I happened to see one of my other dogs slinking out of the room. ( thinking about it, her one look to get that result was pretty powerful communication on Queen Daisy's part....)  and she was prone to be over- territorial of my house and yard (but she did get a lot better over the years) It was actually a benefit when she became hard of hearing, and thus more relaxed about the sounds/movement of world outside of her realm :)  I sometimes envied my friends with their "perfect easy dogs" yet Daisy was such a good friend,  playmate with other dogs, loving, loyal, funny, playful, cuddly, incredibly agile! Daisy could tear up and down the stairs, race around the yard, under the table and hop onto her chair with my other dog looking on in wonder, and unable to catch up.  She was gentle with foster puppies and treated them like a mother, gently putting her mouth over their noses when they got too bitey. Daisy was telepathic, I swear she knew when I was giving one of the other dogs attention in another room, even though she couldn't see around the corner, and I wasn't giving the same signals of what I was about to do. She just knew and would be looking at me like, yes, I'm waiting for you to come over here! Daisy was amazingly cooperative with handling at the vet - and yes, treats do help a lot at the vet, as do good animal handlers. 

  I'm glad we managed through the occasional issues over the years and didn't give up on her at  low points.  When Daisy's ultrasounds early in 2016 showed rapidly growing tumors and she was diagnosed with Lymphoma, I was devastated. I realized how much I really cared about her. After vacillating, I opted for more extensive vet care. Daisy did well with chemotherapy which extended her life by more than a year. In fact, Daisy apparently lived an amazing 2 1/2 years with the rare type of Lymphoma that she had (apparently undiagnosed until later made evident by the symptoms)  I'm so glad we had that extra time together. 
I guess having lived to 13 1/2 yrs or so, people would say she lived a long dog life;
 but as other dog lovers know, it  still wasn't long enough.

Daisy I loved you, and am so glad we met that morning in the Bonnie Hays shelter.  We miss you.









photo credit Bob Libby







"JESTER" sweetie Pitmix

 ADOPTED!
Sept 2017

Available for Adoption with Multnomah County Animal Services!

Mcas weblink (adoption pending 9/14)
animal #117521

My name is Jester and I'm looking for a new home. I came to the shelter very shy and scared. I was also injured and was limping pretty badly on my leg. It is presumed that I was smacked by a car, but I'll never tell. I am on the mend and feeling much better now. I am becoming quite the socialite, but can still get timid at times. I am looking for a family that can help build my self confidence and cuddle with me at night. I am asking for a home where I can be your only canine friend and if that works for you, come and meet me today! I am about 2 years old and weigh 53 pounds.


Saturday, August 26, 2017

"TAYLOR" cool chubby middle-aged Border Collie mix

ADOPTED!
Sept 2017


Available for Adoption with Multnomah County Animal Services!

mcas weblink 
animal #109150
Hi there! My name is Taylor and I'm looking for a special home. I am a sensitive guy that is looking for a quiet home where I can be your one and only animal companion. I'm just really like to be spoiled and doted on. My previous owner had many wonderful things to say about me and I will make someone special a fantastic partner. I have lived with other animals before, but I'm really just not comfortable with them. I have also lived with kids, but I prefer them to be calm and respectful, so if you have kids in the home, I ask that be over the age of 8 years old. The shelter is a stressful place for me, so please know that once I get into your home, I will relax. Also, if you don't mind providing me with some tennis balls, that would be fantastic! If you think we could make the perfect match, please come and meet me today! I am about 10 years old and weigh a hefty 74 pounds.



"LUCY" pretty Cattle Dog type

ADOPTED!
Sept 2017
Available for Adoption with Multnomah County Animal Services!

Mcas weblink  (9/11 adoption pending)
animal #118151
Hi there! I'm a sweet mixed breed lady searching for a new place to call my own. If you are looking for an active pup, I'm your girl! I love to play fetch and will bring the ball back to you a drop it right at your feet. Sometimes when I get excited I can get a little jumpy and mouthy but a little patience and training should help curb that. I would need any children in my new home to be at least 8 years old. I have lived with other dogs in the past and can meet any canine friends you already have at home to see if we're a match!
2 yrs, 50 lbs




Friday, August 25, 2017

"SIR PUGS A LOT" pug loves squeaky toys

ADOPTED!
Sept 2017
Available for Adoption with Multnomah County Animal Services!

 Mcas Weblink (9/9 adoption pending)
animal # 120674

Don't deny it, you love pugs! And I just so happen to be one! I am a real friendly guy, waiting to go home with out. I love squeaky toys and neck rubs. I would need a home who understands the physical limitations of pugs while still giving me enough physical exercise to keep me healthy. I have had some health issues that are being worked out, and should hopefully get better with proper treatment. Please come chill with me at the shelter today!





"JEDI" active sweetie Cattle dog/Lab mix (?) puppy

ADOPTED!
Sept 2017
Available for Adoption with Multnomah County Animal Services!

Mcas weblink
animal #119059
Hey everybody! My name is Jedi and I'm ready for a new start on life! I am an active guy that loves people and exploring. My new family should be prepared to provide me with lots of exercise and teach me the ropes to be a great canine citizen. I am about 5 months old and weigh 24 pounds. Please come and meet me today!