KC & The Roundman Show

I'd like to say hello to all my admirers....maybe there aren't a lot of you but I'm hoping that, after you see my pictures and hear my story, there will be more. My name is Cora. I'm one of the two beagles that will greet you at the door when you come to visit the shelter. I got lost from my original owner a while back and was just wandering the streets. Some big guys in a big truck picked me up but the shelter was full and I had nowhere to go. Thankfully, someone volunteered to take me into their home until my skin cleared up (I was a bit of a mess back then, but I look lots better now). So here it is, six months later and, cute as I am, I'm still here. It may be because of my age - I'm somewhere around seven or eight years old, I've lost track but I can still keep up with the young pups around here! You should come on by and take a look at me or one of the other dogs (or cats) here at the shelter. We've got lots going for us besides our good looks. We have TONS of love to give!
Hope to see you soon!
Cora

Hi everyone! My name is Phideaux. That's a really la-di-da way of saying Fido. Robin, from the kennel, thought it would be a really good name for me...like maybe I needed a little pick-me-up to make me feel better after being dumped in the Save a Lot parking lot. I was just a little, bitty guy - only about eight weeks old when I was left to fend for myself. Thankfully, a kind soul picked me up and took me to the shelter where I was greeted with open arms - lots and lots of them! I wasn't there very long when someone came along and adopted me. I thought it would be my forever home, but things didn't work out with their landlord so here I am back at the shelter. Now I'm still cute as a button, but I'm four and a half months old now and a little bigger than the eight week old puppy that went out of here before.

So maybe I could interest you in coming by and visiting me, maybe take me for a walk or play in the fenced area. I love to play fetch and I think I'm getting pretty good at it. I'm the boxer mix in the front puppy room so I see everyone who walks in the front door and I'll be waiting and watching just for you. So hope to see you real soon.
Love, Phideaux

They call me Tater-Salad!　 I've been asked to tell you all that November is "Adopt a Senior Pet" month.　 That means that any dog over four years old or any cat that has been at the shelter more than two years is only $50 this month!

Now I'm not what I would consider a "senior", but I have been here at the shelter for quite a while - almost three and a half years! I'm the last of a litter of five that was abandoned at the shelter.　 I've grown up here, seen lots of cats and kittens come and go, and just keep waiting patiently for my turn. I was adopted once, but was only there for about a month. I hid from everybody all the time and I guess they just couldn't stand to see me unhappy.　 I wasn't really unhappy. It was just my first time in a real home and I wasn't sure how to act. But I think I've got it now and I really want another chance! I'll try not to be so shy this time. The folks here keep reassuring me that someone out there must be looking for a nice, quiet cat and that it's just a matter of time. Three and a half years seems like a looong time, but I'm very hopeful that I'll get my chance this month! Come see me please.
Love,
Tater

Hello, hello, hello, hello. We are affectionately known around here as "the hounds". We're told we're Treeing Walker Coonhounds, but I don't think we ever even seen a coon, much less walked up a tree to get one! But we do love love love to run and play. We're about 3 and a half months old now and have been at the shelter for a month. A kind lady found us in a box and brought us here to be cared for. We'd love a home with a nice big fenced yard for us to play in. We realize that we probably won't find a home that will take all of us, but what could be more fun that a barrel full of puppies!?! So come on by the shelter and take one or all of us for a walk...we're learning to walk on a leash so it will be good practice for us. And for the rest of the month of October, since it's "Adopt a Shelter Dog" month, our adoption fee is only $50 for the 2 boys since we've been fixed and the 2 girls are still broken so you would have to pay an additional $50 refundable deposit for their spay. We're all microchipped and are up to date on vaccinations.
Hope to see you soon,
Clark , Kent , Lois, and Layne

PS: October is "Adopt a Shelter Dog" month so our adoption fee is only $50. Just think, a wonderful dog (or two), unconditional love, and a great price.....what could be better?!?!

Hello everyone....I'd like to introduce myself. My name is Parker. I guess here at the shelter I would be known as a senior citizen. I'm almost 9 years old - and that's in people years! My story isn't as sad as some of the others I've heard since I've been here, but it's sad to me. My sister (Marley) and I were adopted out together as little puppies 8 years ago. We went to live with our new person on a big farm where we had lots of room to run and play. Unfortunately, he had to move into town about a year ago and did not have a place for us to go so we were brought back here. I really miss having the freedom to go where I want and enjoy the feel of grass under my feet, I mean paws. So if anyone out there is looking for a really good dog to just hang out and look after things for you, please consider me or my sister...we've got lots of experience. Plus we would be extremely grateful and shower you with lots of hugs and kisses.

PS: October is "Adopt a Shelter Dog" month so our adoption fee is only $50. Just think, a wonderful dog (or two), unconditional love, and a great price.....what could be better?!?!

Hi folks! I'm here to announce ADOPT-A-DOG MONTH at Dogwood Animal Shelter!

Maybe you remember me – Nestle? (named for chocolate.....chocolate lab, get it?) I was the poster child for Dogwood Animal Shelter's first annual Fur-Ball. I was not at my best at that time - was still recovering from surgery on my leg. See, some kind folks found me after I had been hit by a car and brought me to the shelter. So the money from the Fur-Ball helped pay for the surgery that repaired my leg! I'm all better now – I get to play on the patio with all my new friends at the shelter. I sure enjoy that! I still limp a little, and that might never change. Don't let that stop you though because it sure doesn't stop me! I'm a friendly, happy guy who's waiting for my new family! And, during October, any of us who have been waiting for 30 days or more will only cost $50 to adopt! At least come for a visit - I sure do love the company! Hope to see you soon.
Love, Nestle

TOP 10 REASONS TO ADOPT A CAT!

10. Cats are soft and cuddly and come in an endless variety of colors and styles!
    
9. Cats can sleep next to you on the bed without taking up too much space. Their purring will relax you to a peaceful sleep.
   
8. Cats don't have to be taken outside for walks - on cold or rainy days, that's very nice.
   
7. Cats don't need a lot of space, exercise or constant attention. They are perfect pets for small living space and busy schedules
   
6. Cats find you attractive even when you're wearing sweat pants and having a bad hair day.
   
5. Spending time with a cat can relax you and reduce your blood pressure.
   
4. Taking care of a cat can help teach a child responsibility and empathy.
   
3. The cat you already have is bored, sedentary or getting too big for his britches.
   
2. You are bored, sedentary or getting too big for your britches.
1. You need to improve your skills at photographing things in perpetual motion!

Meet Sally

HI – I'm Sally and I'm kind of a big deal here at Dogwood. I've been here almost 4 years; I've got some seniority so I've chosen my own job. I'm in charge of security in the gift shop. In this picture, you can see I'm guarding the socks! I take my job pretty seriously. When I'm not busy protecting the merchandise though, I'm a very sweet girl and I LOVE LOVE LOVE to be petted! The "anniversary" of my coming here is September 24th - I sure hope to find my forever home before then! I'm no trouble at all to have around and I'll sure be happy to spend as much quality snuggle time with you as you want! I've heard that Dogwood's offering an extra low adoption price on all of us cats and kittens during September – just $50 - so I'm hoping this will be my lucky month. I hope to meet you soon!
Love, Sally

Meet Winky

Hi!  I’m Winky, or Uno – it depends on who you ask here at the shelter!  I was brought here as part of Dogwood’s trap/neuter/release program, so I was really just supposed to be “fixed”, then go back to being a free cat.  But when Dogwood’s clinic staff saw how infected my eye was, they asked if they could keep me.  I had to give up my freedom, but it’s been worth it because my eye really had been pretty darn painful.  Medicine wouldn’t cure it, so they arranged for it to be removed.  I feel loads better now!  I get free run of the office & all the food I want.  I’ve adjusted well and life is really good!  I like it here well enough, but here’s one thing; I know that if someone adopts me, Dogwood would have space to take in another homeless cat who may be suffering.  I need to be an inside cat now since I only have one eye, but I have great manners and would be a loyal and affectionate companion in return for the hospitality!  Come & visit me and the rest of the gang....the adoption fee for cats and kittens this month is only $50. 
See you soon,
Winky

Meet Our Spotted Kittens

Think you're seeing spots?!　 This bunch of black and white spotted kittens at Dogwood Animal Shelter is always up for a good time! We like to tease the folks here - darting　all over the place until .....you guessed it.... all they see are spots! Life here is great compared to life before we came here, but really – we'd love a little space of our own. Our roommates are fun, but it's pretty crowded in the kitten room here.　 When a visitor comes, we all get really excited and act like a bunch of clowns & acrobats, trying to get our fair share of attention and petting! We'd just like a nice person of our own for a change. Guess everyone in here would say the same. We're five months old, beautiful, playful, microchipped, and fixed, (which is really cool, because who wants a broken cat?)　 And for the month of　September our adoption fee is only $50.　 Adopt two of us and the second one is only $25!　 Where else can you go to get such fun entertainment (and stylish lap warmers)　for　such a reasonable price?　 We have our hopes up and will look forward to seeing you in our kitten room.　 You'll have a blast!
Love, Jasper, Donzi, Tawney & Baxter

Meet Baby Girl

I’ve lived at the shelter longer than any other cat and almost all of the dogs, since January of ’06. I was a very, very sick stray, found in a ditch at a condo complex. That’s how I became blind in my one eye. But… don’t let my yucky eye fool you! My name is Baby Girl and I’ve been told I’m an 8 year-old sweetie, a real cutie. You just have to see beyond that eye, like I’ve learned to do. I’m not allowed to have treats or human food… makes my tummy tumble. Otherwise, I’m right as rain! I’m calm and snuggly, AND I’m very picky clean about my litter box and bedding. No messed up stuff in MY place. I’m up for adoption, but I can’t live up front in the adoption area, so you might not have seen me.

Uhhhh… you see… I’m in trouble because I love to sleep on the computer and take strolls on the keyboard. Well, they always say "stupid, slow computer", so I don’t see what difference it makes. Anyway, I’m living in the clinic, where it’s nice and quiet. But, I’d love to be in a home where I could get belly rubs, ear scratches, and a family to take care of. For me, my eye may be blind, but my love isn’t.

Meet Kelly and Her Puppies

SSHHH.....the babies are finally quiet. And I'm exhausted! All you moms out there surely understand how tiring a little one can be. Multiply that by 8!!!

Oh, how I wish my old owners had gotten me spayed--then I wouldn't be in this predicament.

My name is Kelly and I was brought to Dogwood Animal Shelter because I was out running the streets and no one wanted me. When I got to the shelter and they checked me out, much to my dismay (and theirs), they discovered I was pregnant.

So here I am, only about a year and a half old, and taking care of eight babies! The folks at the shelter are helping as much as they can, and I don't even want to think how hard it would have been to take care of them on my own. Here, at Dogwood, I have a warm dry bed, food in my belly and - although my babies may have been unwanted - at least now they're safe from harm.

I am pleading to ALL pet owners out there......SPAY and NEUTER,,,,PLEASE! I've joined the shelter folks in their dreams about a time when there is no such thing as an unwanted puppy!
Love, Kelly

Meet Blake

Hello everyone!　 No, this isn't a "before" picture for a weight loss program.　 It's me, Blake, in all my glory!　 I've kind of let myself go, physically, but I like to　consider myself "full figured" or "fluffy".　 I'm big, handsome as can be, sweet and gentle with all creatures, housebroken and very obedient.　 My younger "brother" Charlie and I were brought to the shelter recently and had to be separated here 'cuz he's a lot smaller than me.　 I miss him ALOT and am struggling with some depression now. Because of my size, I don't fit well in a kennel so I have to stay in a special room and get fed a special diet food. 　Can you believe that!?!　 I do love the extra attention, but I would really like to be just a normal dog doing normal dog things.　Of course, my long term goal is to find that special someone who has room in their heart and home for a calm couch potato dog. For now though, I'm asking you folks to please help me through my depression and my weight problem by coming to Dogwood and taking me for a walk. Ask for me, Blake. Just a 15 minute walk with you would help lift my spirits! I really need you…please.
Blake

Meet Charlie

Hi everyone....my name is Charlie. I'm kinda new here at the shelter so I'm still sort of figuring things out. It was scary at first because I've always been in a home with my big brother Blake and now we're separated, with Blake in the kennel and me in the front. But I have lots of new friends here, both cats and dogs, and the people are really nice! They even gave me a really cool haircut (I was a little shaggy before). But it would be great to be back in a home of my own, even better if Blake could come, too, but I know that would be asking a lot because he's a big dog. I'm only three years old, housetrained, good with kids and really, really cute....the total package! What more could anyone ask for?!?! So come by the shelter for a visit...maybe you could take me and Blake for a walk together...I'd really like that and I know he would, too.

Hope to see you soon,
Love, Charlie

Meet Trudy

Hello Everyone. My name is Trudy. I'm one of the "seniors" here at Dogwood Animal Shelter. Not that I've been here very long, but I am 6 and a half years old. I've seen a lot of life, let me tell you. I was picked up as a stray wandering the streets of Osage Beach and brought to the shelter. But I've not always been a stray....I remember living with someone in a nice cozy home, still remember the rules about not pottying in the house or chewing up stuff that doesn't belong to me. But somehow I ended up on the streets (through no fault of my own - I really am a very good girl). I'm grateful to the folks at the shelter for helping me search for another home, hopefully my forever home because I'm ready to settle down for good. Really, I'm not much trouble at all. In fact, I'll be perfectly happy to curl up and rest in your lap most of the time. So if you're looking to share your life with someone who's mature and low maintenance, not to mention really cute, I just may be the girl for you. Come by for a visit and maybe a little walk, if it's not too hot. I'll be here waiting.
Love, Trudy

Meet Lucky

Hello everyone.... My name is Lucky.  You might not think so when you hear my story, but I truly am LUCKY.  My owner of many, many years passed away and I had nowhere to go so I got brought to the shelter.  I've got a few strikes against me....I'm 15 or 16 years old (I can't EVEN add that high in dog years!).  I've got a few health problems (I'll tell you about them when we meet....they're kinda personal)...and I don't get around as well as I used to. 
 
On the flip side, I do have my winning smile, which I bring out on special occasions, and lots of love to give still.
But things are starting to look up... I'm here at Dogwood Animal Shelter getting the best care and attention from these nice people. They make sure I get plenty of food and walks since I am housebroken and don't like to make mistakes. And I get to stay inside on these  hot days, which I really appreciate (us old dogs don't tolerate the heat very well).
 
So come on down and visit with me... I love to make new friends.  Maybe, just maybe, one of my new friends will open their heart and their home to an elderly, distinguished gal like me.
Hope to see you soon,
Love, Lucky

Meet Road Runner

Hi everyone, my name is Road Runner as in "running the roads" which was what I was doing when I got brought to the shelter almost 5 years ago. I've got to tell you, I've seen a lot of changes over the years.....lots of dogs coming and going .... and I'm still here. I was a cute pup when all this started out, but now I'm a handsome young man. I'm not the oldest guy at the place, but I'd sure like to find my forever home before I get that way. I don't want to brag, but I've got alot going for me. I'm handsome (did I mention that already?), and I do have some manners once you get me out of my kennel. The Canine Coaches have worked with me alot and I've been out on the town with some of the volunteers, so I know how it feels to roll around in the grass and would sure love to feel that again. I also love the water so a home on the lake would be perfect. I have lots of doggie friends here, so a home with other dogs would be great! Well, I guess that's about it for me for now. I would like to invite all of you down for a visit and some fun in our new fenced in play area. Hope to see you soon.
Love, Road Runner

Meet Scout

Dear God, it's me, Scout. I'm praying that you will bring that special someone to the shelter who will appreciate a shy guy like me. This person will have to be VERY patient and loving with me. I can't tell you why exactly I'm so shy, but everyone here is trying to help me get over this. I have gotten better, but I have a long way to go, so this special person will have to understand if it takes me a while to warm up to them. But when I do warm up, I'm as loving as I can be. I may even do the "Scoutie Dance" for you (my signature move where I stand on my hind legs and dance around.) So please God, make it soon, because I have a lot of love to give to the right person. They just have to find me. (Hint - I'll be hiding under the desk at Dogwood Animal Shelter.)
Amen

Meet the Puppies

Eeny, meeny, miney, moe......which one of these puppies wants to go? You can take your pick of any of the adorable puppies at Dogwood Animal Shelter. We all lined up for this mug shot, but we're sure you can tell from looking at us that we are all very good boys and girls and really don't deserve to be in "jail". The only reason we're in here is because our moms weren't spayed and we were brought into this world and then abandoned. Not a great start for a little one, but things have looked up for us since we came to the shelter. We get lots of love and toys and play time with each other. Not to mention lots of food and treats. We've had all our vaccinations and some of the boys have already been fixed (didn't know they were broken)and we're microchipped so we'll never be lost again. Won't you pleeeeeeze come down and "spring" one of us....we'll be your new best friend forever...promise.
Love and puppy kisses from all of us.

Meet Pebbles and Kitties

"Hey, are you our long lost sister? We're just one big, happy family." (Pebbles -the dog, meets some of her "brothers" at Dogwood Animal Shelter, Jordan and Monty the cats, in the cat room.) Even though they're not technically brothers and sister, they all get along here at the shelter. Just like they would get along with everyone in your family. Monty and Jordan have been here since they were little kittens, over two years ago. And since this is the last week for Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, their adoption fee is only $50 or your could take them both for $80. Pebbles is only a puppy, but she sure would like to be in a forever home soon. Her adoption fee is $75 plus $50 spay deposit that will be refunded when she is spayed in a couple of weeks. They are waiting, just like lots of other cats and dogs, and puppies and kittens, for someone just like you to welcome them into your family.

Meet Freedom

Pssst...Hi it's me...Freedom. And that's just what I'm hoping for... not that things here at the shelter aren't great, it's just that I would like a little more freedom. Maybe go outside once in a while to smell the flowers (but I would have to come back in so I can share the couch with you). It sure is crowded here in the Kitten Room as you can see, and while I love my friends and family, I cannot think of anything better than to have a family to call my very own. So if you're looking to add a wonderful, furry, cuddly creature to your family, you might come by the shelter and check us out. There are lots to choose from, all sizes and colors just waiting for you to fall in love with. And since our adoption fee is only $50 for the rest of the month of June, you could take two for only $80! I would be willing to share my new family with whoever you pick from my old family. So stop by the Kitten Room at Dogwood Animal Shelter, but be prepared to fall in love at first sight...we're irresistible. Betcha can't take just one!
Love,
Freedom

Meet Frank

Look into my eyes.....now repeat after me....."I have to take this cat home with me today." Can you feel it? The urge to get in your car, drive to Dogwood Animal Shelter, and ask for Frank the cat. I live here at the shelter in the cat room with a bunch of my good friends, but I would love to be in a home, especially one where I can work my magic on you with my big green eyes and get you to give me all the love (and treats) I want, anytime I want it! Would that be great, or what? And since it's "Adopt a Shelter Cat Month", my adoption fee is only $50! I'm almost three years old and have been here since I was a baby, so don't you think that it's been long enough that the folks at the shelter have enjoyed my company? I DO! So come on down for a visit...I will put you under my spell. Love, Frank

Meet the Kitty Committee

Hi everyone....it's the itty, bitty, kitty committee comin' at ya from Dogwood Animal Shelter. I guess you can tell from the pictures that's there are plenty of us to choose from. It's a good thing we're all such good friends since it's a little crowded in the kitten room and there's a waiting list to get in this place! Thankfully, June is ADOPT A SHELTER CAT MONTH (our adoption fee is only $50) so maybe some of us will be going to a new home soon. I'm sure it will be real nice to have a home that I don't have to share with quite so many roommates. Some of us were born here and others were brought in without mommas, but each and every one of us would love to find a home to call our own. You could be just the person we're looking for! So why don't you come by the shelter and give us a chance to show you how darn cute we can be. If you're having trouble making up your mind, you could always take two...the wonderful people at the shelter love us, but they would make you a heck of a deal ($30 for the 2nd cat). Now, we're not old enough to have been spayed or neutered (whatever that means!) so there would be an additional $50 deposit, but you would get that back when we're fixed and then you could go out and spend it all on us anyway! So stop by and visit the Kitten Room....I'm the cute one!
Love, The Kitty Committee

Meet Dartanian

Hello friends....my name is Dartanian (Dart for short). This is a picture of me hanging with my best bud, Comet. I'm the handsome one on the left. I'm a little sad these days cuz Comet just got adopted this week. Good for him! I guess I'm just wondering when it will be my turn to go to a home. I haven't been here at the shelter all that long, and the guys and gals here are as nice as they can be, but I've experienced what it's like to live in a house with a family that loves you and I would like to have it again. And to make your decision even easier, June is "ADOPT A SHELTER CAT" month so I could be warming your lap tonight for the low, low cost of $50! I am current on all vaccination, neutered, microchipped and ready for just about anything. They even let me be an office kitty since I'm so friendly. I get along with everyone (even dogs!) so there's nothing standing in the way of me becoming the newest member of your family. Come by and check me out...I think you'll like what you see!
Love, Dartanian

Meet Buzz

Hi everyone...it's me Buzz. You probably don't recognize me from my earlier pic...I'm all grown up. OK, so I'm really still just a pup, a blue heeler mix. But the thing is, I got too big to stay up front with the other (as in smaller) pups so I got moved to the kennel with the big dogs...older, more experienced, and did I mention BIG? Now I may not be the smallest dog out here (like Dolly), but I AM the youngest and let me tell you it's a little scary. And all because I grew...and grew, something that just can't be helped. But I'm only five and a half months old so I really do think it's time for me to find a home. All my brothers and sisters have been adopted....WHY NOT ME? I'm a really good guy.. smart, trainable, loyal, and, judging from my picture, drop dead gorgeous! So whenever you're in the neighborhood, stop by and tell the great folks at the shelter that you "want to see Buzz and take him for a walk"....right out the door and into your heart! I'll be waiting....
Love, Buzz

Meet The Puppies & Kittens

Greetings from Dogwood Animal Shelter! The spring fling is in full swing! We're just a few of the puppies and kittens that have been brought to the shelter in the last couple of weeks. Most of us were abandoned by our mothers and had nowhere else to turn. Thankfully, the people here at the shelter have given us a nice, dry, comfy place to lay our heads until we find our forever homes. But, there are many more like us out there that do not have this luxury. We would like to take this opportunity to urge everyone out there to spay and neuter your pets so there won't be so many puppies and kittens for us to compete with for great homes. We're cute, we're cuddly and we're more fun than a barrel of monkeys. Really....how much fun is a barrel of monkeys? So come by and see for yourself...we've got lots of love to offer.

Meet Cooper

Hi folks.....my name is Cooper. You probably don't recognize me without the "cone of shame". Well, I'm happy to tell you that I have recovered completely from the injuries I suffered last winter. Thanks to all the folks at the shelter and Dr. Tom for the wonderful care I've been given. I've been moved from the clinic to the kennel and have made TONS of new friends. I get to go out on the patio and hang with them and enjoy this wonderful weather. Life sure is good.....the only thing that would make it better would be a forever home to share with someone. I'm an out-doorsy kind of guy and love to go for long walks on the beach, moonlit strolls.....wait, that's my doggiematch.com profile. But all kidding aside, I am a very lovable guy that just needs a home to call my own. I've heard from some of my kennel-mates that they have been here for a long time and I sure don't want that to happen to me. Come by and see me sometime....I may be just what you're looking for!
Love,
Cooper

Meet Venus & Family

Hello everyone! It's my very first Mother's Day! My name is Venus and, if I look a little tired, it's because I'm a new mom... and all you moms out there know how tiring that can be! On top of having four kids, I had to have a C-section due to complications during delivery. You'd never know it from the picture, but these little guys are just one day old. I am just one of the new moms here at the shelter. All of us in the maternity ward came in pregnant because someone didn't take the time to have us spayed. I am so grateful that I have a nice, clean, dry place to sleep with my babies and plenty of food to eat. There are so many others like me that do not have all the niceties of home that I have. I can only imagine what their lives are like, having to scrounge for food AND take care of their babies. Thank goodness I don't have to worry about anything other than recovering from my surgery and taking care of the kids. I want to give a big THANKS to everyone at the shelter for all the love and kindness that each and every one of the animals here gets. And for going the extra mile with me when I needed it (thanks Dr. Jay). AND a huge THANK YOU to everyone who donates to the shelter and thrift store for making all this possible. Remember .....SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR PETS! Thanks! Love, Venus

Meet Vivi

Hello to all my friends....it's me, Vivi, reporting live from Dogwood Animal Shelter.  The big news here at the shelter is that April is Big Black Dog Awareness Month.  That means any big black dog that has been here for more than 30 days (like me!) is just $50 to adopt.  The adoption fee includes all my vaccinations, I'm already spayed, and microchipped.  I was found about two years ago running around behind HyVee with my friend Violet.  Since then, I have been hanging out here with my friends, going to school (the canine coaches have worked with me alot and it shows), and waiting for just the right person to come along that would appreciate a full figured gal like me.  I do have one requirement for the people who choose to share their home with me.....you MUST be willing to give lots of tummy rubs! I just LOVE dem tummy rubs!  So come by the shelter and let me show you my stuff.  Hope to see you. 
Love, Vivi

Meet Babe

Hi Babe....oh, you're talking to me! That's MY name. I'm one of the Big Black Dogs here at Dogwood. I have been here since I was a little girl. Not that I'm that old now.. I just turned a year old in March , so really I'm still a puppy at heart. And boy do I have heart! I'm a really sweet girl, I just need someone to take me home and bring out all my finer qualities. I live next door to my sister, Chelsea, but I think it's time one of us moved out and found our own place. And I'm hoping that since my adoption fee for the month of April is only $50, that that someone is ME. I would totally understand if someone wanted my sister or even one of the other big dogs here at the shelter.....all I'm asking is that you give us a chance to show you what great companions we can be. Life is always better when it's shared with a four legged friend! Hope to see you soon.
Love, Babe

Meet Doc

What's up, doc? Oh wait, that's me! Doc, from Dogwood. I'm almost 5 years old and have been here since I was a little puppy. I came in with six brothers and sisters. They named us all after the Seven Dwarfs and I guess I got the name Doc cuz I'm really smart. I'm also a little shy, but I'm starting to come out of my shell. The wonderful people that come in and volunteer with the Canine Coaches say I'm doing better with all my commands and walking on a leash. So, as you can see, I've got a lot going for me. I'm tall, dark and handsome....and I'm also cheap! No, not how you're thinking...I'm one of the Big Black Dogs that is available for $50 for the month of April. Any black dog that has been here for over 30 days is only $50 to adopt...that includes all my vaccinations, I'm neutered and microchipped...the total package! So I hope to see you soon and, if you and I are not the perfect fit, maybe one of my friends will be. We're all just looking for love!

Meet Emily

Hi ya’ll… Emily here - reporting from Dogwood Animal Shelter. With my exceptional antennae ears, I hear all the gossip around here.  And the word going ‘round the kennels is that it’s “Big Black Dog Awareness Month” here at the shelter. Now I’m particularly interested in this fact as I am a big black dog.  (Although being the lady that I am, I prefer to be called “well built “not “big”!) I am almost 5 years old and have been at the shelter since I was a pup. I was brought in with my eight siblings and ALL of them have found their forever homes. My sister Louisa was the last one to go and that was in December ‘09. Since then, I have been hopeful that someone special would come for me, but I got to tell you, as time went by, I was beginning to feel that that special someone just isn’t out there. There are just so many of us to choose from! Did you know that 68% of the big black dogs here at the shelter have been here for at least 2 years! But, I'm feeling pretty good about my chances now because for the month of April, any adult black dog that has been here for more than 30 days will only cost you $50 to adopt. I TOTALLY QUALIFY FOR THIS PROMOTION! So I hope to see you soon.

Meet Frank

Hi everyone…my name is Frank….as in "FRANKly I'm ready to get out of here!". I have been here at the shelter since I was a little kitten, waaaaaay back in October of 2008. I was abandoned at the shelter in a box with my sister. How's that for a sad story. But unfortunately, that happens more often than you think. But on to a happier subject…ME! As you can tell from the picture, I am a very relaxed, laid back kind of guy. I have been promoted to "Office Kitty" because of my winning personality. The job is great…all I have to do is lay around all day, chase and play with the dogs, and look cute. For that I'm paid with lots of love and attention, kibble, a warm bed and all the toys I want! What a life! The only thing that could be better would be a forever home where I could perform all my "duties" just for YOU! Hope to see you soon.

Meet The Puppies

Hi everybody…..we're the GRRReatest! At least we'd like to think so. Great Pyrenees mixes is what the nice people here at the shelter were told when we were brought in. Mom's taste in men must run to the larger breeds, cuz she's not that big a gal herself. There are six of us left from a litter of eight so it's still a little crowded. While it's nice to have someone to snuggle with, it sure would be nice to have a bed to myself once in a while. Then I could snuggle with you whenever you wanted! We're a "large-boned" bunch ( as you can see from the picture) and we're only 3 months old, so we're gonna need a home with room to roam. If you're looking for a big, fluffy, cuddle-bug, then I'm your guy (or gal).

Meet Dallas

You'll find me over yonder at Dogwood Animal Shelter, jes' waitin' fer a nice home to nestle myself in! I'm a patient dude, so I'm not frettin'...yet. But I have been here awhile. In fact, this picture of me is from when I was still a kid - about 8 or 9 months ago. Proud to say I've filled out a bit since then. I'm a pretty good-lookin' guy now! Name's Dallas, but you can call me Dal, or you can call me Dallie, or you can call me sweeter 'n magnolia blossoms on a sunny June mornin'. Truth be told, everybody loves me - canine coaches, staff, & volunteers! Flock around me like flies on honey, like skeeters on sweat, like...well...you get the picture. I reckon I like all the brushin', the pettin', the cuddlin'. If that makes me sissified, so be it. Makes me no nevermind who's doin' it - youngins, bigguns, critters like me. I love 'em all! Can't be helpin' that I'm so handsome, smart, and here's the best part - I'm gettin' on to that house trainin' thing! Much as I like it here, I know that if I move out, there'll be room for some other poor critter to move in and get the lovin' care he or she needs. So come take me for a walk, maybe take me home how 'bout? See ya soon!

Meet Buzz

I'm blue. Blue Heeler, that is. Mama was a tramp, seriously. And a survivor! A big boned Blue Heeler mix, gettin' by on her own. Stopped at a farm in her wanderings and stayed long enough to birth us 5 babies there. Once we were weaned, she took off again, left us behind. Nice lady at the farm took us to Dogwood Animal Shelter about a month ago, and now we're all shaped up, ready to go home with somebody and start havin' some fun! We're just 10 weeks old, full of playfulness! We'll try our best to pay attention and be good though. We promise!

Oh, and just so you know… Mama ended up comin' back to the farm to see about us. She got "fixed" and the nice lady's gonna let her stay there forever. Guess she decided it was time to settle down after all!

Meet Cooper

Hi…Cooper “The Conehead” here.  I am really embarrassed to have my picture in the paper with “the cone of shame” around my head, but I’m afraid I’m stuck with this for the next few weeks.  Ya see, I was hit by a car on February 5th and left on the side of Highway 54 with a badly broken leg.   I am very grateful for the nice young man who stopped and picked me up and brought me to the shelter!  I could have frozen to death out there!  They took me to a really kind man they called Dr. Tom and he fixed me right up, but I know I’m going to have a looooong recovery.  I heard the nice folks at the shelter talking about how much all my medical care was going to cost, but they also said that they would somehow find a way.  They are all just so thankful that I’m going to be OK and they have faith that the bills will all be paid…WOW!  I understand that I won’t be available for adoption right away, but I hope and pray that someone will come in and visit me and decide that I’m the perfect dog for them!  Right now I’m just grateful I’ve got a warm place to sleep, food in my belly and I don’t hurt anymore! THANK YOU…THANK YOU…THANK YOU!

THIS BABY CAN HAVE BABIES OF HER OWN...

Most people don't know that a cat can have her first litter at the age of five months, and just one litter means that many more good homes must be found!  That is why there are so many strays, and why our shelters are full of cats. Do your cat, and everyone, a favor...

SPAY KITTENS BY 5 MONTHS OF AGE -
BEFORE THEIR FIRST LITTER!

Join Dogwood Animal Shelter in its efforts to prevent unwanted litters through spay and neuter.
Together we ARE making a difference!

Lila is a female and is 6 months old; she was also abandoned and is looking for love.  When Lila was brought to the shelter she was too young to eat by herself so she was bottle feed and cared for.  Lila has a beautiful Black and Brown Torti color.

Manny is a male and is 6 months old, he was abandoned and is looking for that special someone to take him home and just love him. Manny has Black long hair and amber eyes.

Hello.  My name is Kate.  Last week, you met my daughter Giselle.  I just wanted to take a moment and let you all know how much I appreciate you taking the time to listen to her story.  I am so thankful that the shelter is offering such a wonderful special this month to help my babies find great homes.  However, there is only about a week left to get a black puppy for only $50!  I'm getting nervous, you know?  There are still 5 of my children waiting to find their furever homes.  While I am doing fine in the kennels, it would just completely break this mother's heart to see my little ones have to come back here because they have gotten too big or too old to be up front.  I am just thrilled that we are no longer wandering around in the woods fighting every day to survive.  At 3 years old myself, I can easily cope with the fact that I may never get another chance at having a loving family of my own, but my pups shouldn't have to think those thoughts!  It is not their fault that no one ever got me spayed before I got pregnant.  I think being spayed now has given me some inner peace...I will never have to worry like this again.  So, if you've been considering opening your heart and home to a new furry family member, PLEASE consider one of my beautiful little babes... you won't regret it!  Mommies promise!
Thanks!
Kate

You are about to be impressed! My name is Giselle. Wanna know why I'm so unique? I am a completely black dog! That's right...no white spots, no brown spots, no stripes anywhere! 100% beautiful black dog. Some of you may not know that being all black is rare, but trust me, it is! Especially at a shelter! Anyway, me and my 7 siblings and our mom, Kate, (yeah...Kate plus 8, real original, right?) were brought to Dogwood a few weeks ago. We had wondered around the woods taking care of ourselves, but it just got to be too much for mom. So, we wandered onto a farm seeking some assistance. Thank goodness we ended up here! 7 of us are females! Just imagine how many more babies would end up wandering around in the woods if we hadn't come here and gotten spayed! Geesh!!! Hurts my head just thinking about it! Here's the cool part: the bigger black dogs out in the kennels pulled the manager aside and reminder her that April is Big Black Dog Syndrome Awareness Month. You see, those of them that have been here a long time look forward to April in hopes of finally getting discovered by their fur-ever family. The problem is, when there are adorable "little" black dogs up front (like me!), the kennel dogs don't even get looked at! So, in trying to be proactive for the big guys, any "little" Big Black Dogs can be adopted for only $50 in January!! Woo-hoo! I can just feel it in my heart that I'll be going home soon! There are only 5 of us black (ish) puppies available, so don't dawdle! Get here right now! We are already spayed/neutered, up-to-date on shots, and micro-chipped. Heck of a deal if you ask me, but I am young, so what do I know?!

Kittens, kittens, who's got the kittens?!  Do you have the kittens?  Does she have the kittens?  Maybe he has the kittens!  Noooo...DOGWOOD has the kittens!  Here we are!  Right here where we've always been!  Need some homes us kittens do.  We like it here all right, but some of us would prefer, no need, to be THE ONE for someone.  Maybe you?  We have a lot of fun all day long, but it really is time to explore a new place.  They give us new toys and new scratching post and climb arounds, but never new walls to look at!  Seriously...if we don't get a change of scenery soon, they'll need to pad the walls so we don't get hurt when we start bouncing off them.  So, come on in...take a look around and let us introduce ourselves to you.  You're sure to find just the right little furry friend, we promise.  And for only $65, you can't go wrong.  The door's always open..
Dogwood's Itty, Bitty, Kitties! 

Happy New Year!!!!
Hey everybody, It's Thunder comin' attchya! Just wanted to fill you all in on the fantastic year we had here at the shelter! We were able to help over 1,000 homeless pets this year! We actually took in 660 new animals, adopted out 681, and spayed & neutered over 2,000 pets! What a banner year! We know that we would not have been able to do so much without the help and support of folks like you! So...without further ado...THANKS A BUNCH!!! Not only were we able to do all of that, but let's take a look back down memory lane and see what else you all did for us:

• In February, you helped us put almost $500 into our spay/neuter assistance fund at our "spay-ghetti" luncheon (hope to see you again in 2011 at Lil' Rizzo's for a "spay-ghetti" dinner!)
• In March, 29 of our Big Black Dogs found homes during Big Black Dog Syndrome Awareness Month
• In April, thanks to your generosity, Izzy, Sasha, AND Bucky were able to get life-changing surgeries!!!
• In June, 29 (must be a good number!) cats & kittens found fur-ever homes during Adopt a Shelter Cat month, the shelter was able to fix the A/C in the kennel (a big personal THANKS on that one!), AND fun was had by all at the Canine Cannonball held at Dog Days Bar & Grilll. The Chevy's Bar & Grill's Golf Tournament rounded out June well! In August, ya'll came to Remi's rescue and made sure she had all the surgeries she needed after being shot in the face! (ouch!), and you also showed how much you care for all of us at our Culver's Pancake Breakfast in honor of National Homeless Animals Day
• In October, not only did you come visit during our Open House/Fall Festival, 41 of our homeless dogs & puppies found new homes during Adopt a Shelter Dog Month (man! you guys rock!)
• Speaking of Rockin', the Osage Beach Middle School kids rocked out a whoppin' fundraiser for us too! 2 Senior pets found new homes during November which was Adopt a Senior Pet month,
• And, in December, our Pajama Breakfast at On The Rise Bakery & Bistro, along with the silent auction, got us through the end of 2010 with a smile on our faces. In addition, your many gifts of items, money and treats were wonderful end of the year blessings!

In other words...
THANKS FOR A WONDERFUL 2010, AND MAY 2011 BRING YOU MANY BLESSINGS!!!
Thunder

Peaches, Elsie, and Jersey say...!
Designer Dogs? No way! We're much better than that! When you can't decide on exactly what you want, say for dinner, you can't just say "let's have it all" can you? Nope! Don't know what to wear...can't wear it all! But, if you can't quite decide what kind of dog you want...a mutt (that's us!) is the easy answer. Why live life worrying about what decision is the right one? We can be whatever you want, when you want it! Want a water dog today, let's go swimming...want a lap dog another day, we got that covered! How about a retreiver?...throw something already, we'll get it! You never know what we're "made" of, but you can be sure we all have hearts of gold! So, you see, the answer is quite simple! Adopt a shelter dog! It's the easiest decision you'll ever make (not to mention the BEST!).

Thanks for listening! Can't wait to see you at Dogwood Animal Shelter!

I am the ittiest, bittiest, kitty-est at Dogwood Animal Shelter! My name is Freeway and, as if you couldn't already guess, I was found alongside the highway. I'm not sure how I got there, but now I am at Dogwood and life is pretty cool here. I really would like a home of my own though. You see, as cats should be, I am a rather curious soul. My only complaint here is that I don't get out of my kitty play area very much so I can't go exploring! I think I am about 9 weeks old, but since I can't even remember how I got on the highway, you can't really expect me to remember my birthday, right? Anyway, I know inside my little kitty heart that I am going to be the best cat anyone could ever ask for! PLEASE come adopt me!! I need room to roam! (toys are great too!) Thanks for listening!
Freeway

Howdy Coyote Nation!
We're here to let you know that it's currently "puppy-palooza" at Dogwood Animal Shelter!  There are just so many puppies currently residing here, that it's difficult to get noticed!  Also, because Dogwood is a no-kill shelter, there is no room left for other animals needing shelter right now.  The rule is:  some have to go out for more to come in!  In our litter there are six!  Our momma was hit by a car when we were only 9 days old!  She's doing well, but because of all the meds she had to take, the Dr. wouldn't let her nurse us anymore.  So, some wonderful foster mommas took us in, bottle fed us, and did everything for us in place of our momma.  It sure was weird going from a 4-legged momma to a 2-legged one! But, now that we are used to it, we sure would like to have an entire 2-legged family to call our own.  There are a bunch of other litters here too.  Stop by and get to know us all.  It will be worth it! 

Carmel & Randy comin' atch ya! We're siblings of the "Lab-stiff" breed (lab and mastiff mix)! Our feet might be big, but they're webbed! Take us swimming please... We LOVE the pool on the puppy patio at the shelter, but a creek, stream, river, or lake sounds like tons more fun. You really couldn't ask for a better mix of breeds you know! Labs are smart, obedient, and loyal to the end...Mastiffs are easy-going, gentle, all-around good dogs. Seriously, what fault could you find? And, to top all that off, we (& our 3 sisters still at the shelter) are just the cutest puppies you will ever come across in your life! We swear! Treats are great, toys are fun, laps are best, blah, blah, blah... we're not selling used cars here, it shouldn't be so hard! Please come get us, we're ready to be part of a family, not a pack.
Thanks,
Carmel & Randy (& Emmy Lou, Martina and Tiger Lilly)

Hi!  I'm Gatsby, and yes, I'm GREAT!  My momma came to the shelter already pregnant, so I was born here at Dogwood.  At 3 months old, I am almost ready to be neutered!  That means that I will not be the cause of any more homeless kitties like me.  I am sooo proud of that.  Besides, if I understand it right, being neutered makes me more likable and takes away a few health risks too!  Like I said to begin with, I'm great!  That means healthy, playful, eager to please, ready to be your best friend, I get along well with others, I have all my shots, and even my very own micro-chip!  Talk about ready to go!  It only takes a few minutes to fill out my adoption paperwork and claim me as your very own fuzzball!  Bring your photo I.D., permission from your landlord if you rent, and a lap for me to sit in and I'm all yours! 
See you soon,
Gatsby

Hello Dog Lovers!
I am Champ and I am so excited to let you know that my sister, Carley, has been adopted! It is my pleasure to replace her as Dogwood Animal Shelter's "spokes-dog" and continue to teach you all about "Big Black Dog Syndrome!" I arrived with Carley and the rest of our litter on January 2, 2005! I have never had a chance to leave the shelter! Although I am only 5 years old, I have become a little grey around the chops! Don't let that fool you though, I am VERY young at heart! Because of "Big Black Dog Syndrome" I don't get noticed at all! I apparently blend in with all the other black dogs. I just wish (like all the other black dogs here) that some one would just give me a chance! If you come visit me, please get a leash and take me out for a walk. One on one I can show you all that I have to offer. I am very interested in getting out of here so that I can find out what this thing called a "ball" is that the incoming dogs talk about. They all miss it whatever is, so it must be something special. Do you have one? If so, I would LOVE to help you take care of it!

Hello everyone!
My name is Piper! I was introduced to you last week in place of my friends, Linus and Schroeder. They were busy spreading the message about "Big Black Dog Syndrome" and asked me to fill in for them at the last minute. Because it is such an important topic, I had no problem getting up early and coming to the radio station! All of us "little" big black dogs know all too well what happens when we get too big to stay up front in the puppy room. We have to go in back to the "kennels" (sounds like a scary place to me!) where we will blend in with all the other black dogs. Someone said that maybe black dogs are overlooked because the seem scary. Look at me! Do I really look scary? I really am a marshmallow (don't tell the boys please!)! My goal in life is to be a lap dog! While the sun is shining, I will play with you, love you, sit with you, and follow you anywhere! When the moon is out, I will watch over you and keep you safe until the sun rises again! Just give me a chance, I promise I will stand-out to you and for you!
Thanks for listening,
Piper

This stub-tailed cutie is Churchill. She has been with us since May, 2009. Although we are not sure of her age, we are guessing that she is a young adult. Love and attention is what she's looking for. She adores everyone and will play as long as you are willing. Stop by the shelter and give her a chance. She will prove to you what a great cat she is!  

This handsome fella is Tank!  He is a very sweet, out-going kind of guy.  People always comment about how quiet he is!  He gets along with everybody...puppies, older dogs, and even cats.  Tank was found by the shelter staff upon their arrival to work one morning in last June.  He learned all of the basic commands quickly and does pretty good on a leash.  He will be turning one in March... maybe adoption paperwork will be his birthday present! 

Grumpy came in with the other 6 "dwarfs" in October, 2006. He and his twin, Doc, are both still here at Dogwood! While he is extremely handsome, he is also very shy. But, once he gets to know you, he'll play all day! Grumpy has done well with the obedience trainers, learning sit, down, & come. When first put on a leash he pulls a little, but after a bit, he enjoys the walk! Won't you come be his "Snow White"?!! "Hi-ho, hi-ho, it's off to a home he goes!" And...don't forget about his twin brother, Doc!

Ebony is such a handsome guy! We just don't understand why he hasn't found a "fur-ever" home yet! He came to Dogwood Animal Shelter just six weeks old, almost FIVE years ago! Our canine coaches have taught him how to sit, stay, lay down, and come. He loves to earn his treats! He still pulls a little on the leash, but with more frequent walks, we're sure he would learn the "heel" command as quickly as he learned the others! Come by the shelter and visit Ebony; you won't regret it!

Delta is one of our newest "inmates"!  We couldn't resist putting her in this adorable prisoner garb donated to us.  Delta and her litter-mates arrived via a box at Dogwood!  We believe that she and her brothers are sheppard/husky mixes.  Delta was the only girl and is absolutely the boss of the puppy pile!  We estimate her to be approximately 10 weeks old.  Stop by and help her escape!  (At least from her brothers!)

LOUISA is a little over 3 years old and is a Shepherd mix. She is very intelligent and has been to obedience training. She knows the commands of sit, come and down. She is great on a leash too! She absolutely loves to get & give attention! Louisa is one of our shelter dogs that during the month of October, can be adopted at a reduced rate. What a great time to get the perfect addition to your family! October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month.

Bobby is a 2 year old coonhound mix. When meeting you for the first time, he is a little shy. But when he knows you he is very loving! He wants to give and receive affection. He gets along great with other dogs too. Won't you find a place in your heart and home for Bobby?

Shiloh is a very sweet, playful, & loveable black lab/terrier mix. She came to us as a puppy in February of this year. She enjoys being brushed and would like to be trained. Shiloh gets along very well with other dogs and is good with kids. She would be a perfect addition to any family.

Bugsy is one of the most loving, affectionate dogs at the shelter. A one year old male, Bugsy is a little shy, but loves people, other dogs and especially children. He has learned to walk beautifully on a leash. Because Bugsy is so attentive and wanting to please, he is easily trained. Treats? You don't need them. He's happy with hugs and kisses! Bugsy's only problem is that he's a black dog and therefore difficult to adopt. Anyone who looks past his color will realize quite readily what a wonderful guy he is.

This little wrinkle-faced Shar Pei is a sweetheart. He's loving and affectionate and gets along well with other dogs and people. Tate was born sometime in November of 2008, so he's still a playful pup. Brought to the shelter as a stray when he was seven months old, he's one of our favorite pooches.

ADOPTED!
Skippy is an 8 year old Lab mix. He was returned to the shelter after 7 years because his owner had to relocate, where she could not keep an animal. Skippy came from a good home. He's affectionate, loving to give and receive hugs. He's housetrained and enjoys playing with other dogs and children, too. There's no question, if you adopt Skippy, that you are getting the best dog you've ever had.

ADOPTED!
Toodles is about as close to the perfect companion as any dog can be. She's a 1 1/2 year old bull terrier mix, medium-sized and extremely affectionate. Toodles loves people, though she tends to be a bit shy when first meeting someone. She's the kind of dog that loves to hang out with one person at a time, following at the person's side. Besides loving people, Toodles gets along great with other dogs and is playful and energetic. Our kennel staff say that she's obedient, attentive and actually a lot of fun, the kind of dog with whom a person bonds. Toodles is just hoping for a home where someone will be her best friend.

ADOPTED!
Velvet came to us in mid-March as a stray; she was pregnant and about to deliver pups. She's a beautiful young, brindle and white Basenji mix. She was a very good mama to her 6 healthy puppies. All of them have been adopted now, but Velvet is still here - waiting. Though she has experienced motherhood, Velvet’s still got some puppy qualities herself. She's alert, energetic, playful and loves attention! Come and visit with her. We’re hoping she doesn’t have to wait too long for someone special to come rescue her!

ADOPTED!
Rocky is a medium-sized 4 year old spaniel mix who has lived at the shelter since May. He is truly a sweet, easy-going little guy, friendly with people, cats and other dogs. Rocky is very well-behaved and was obviously housetrained. He's also a great traveler, having been a companion dog for an over-the-road trucker. Rocky is ready to be your best pal!

ADOPTED!

Abigail, Alice and Martha, also known as "The Reds", are three older pups who have lived at Dogwood Animal Shelter for approximately nine months. They came to the shelter as young pups in poor condition, the worst case of ticks we've ever seen. It took four employees and volunteers three hours to rid them of all the ticks.

The three girls, approximately six months old at the time, had had no human contact and therefore were terrified of humans. Martha has managed to become quite social, not so with Abigail and Alice, who take a great deal of time to trust people. Though Abigail and Alice have become friendly with our front office staff, they hide under the reception desk, terrified, when visitors come through the front door. These three girls are among the most lovable, affectionate dogs we've had at the shelter. Absolutely, they will make terrific additions to any family. But, before that can happen for Abigail and Alice, they need to be socialized.

ADOPTED!

Lily is a small, sweet natured middle aged dog with a heart problem which is being controlled by medication. She was found in someone's barn, hiding from a storm. She's been with us for a couple of months or so. She loves children, adults and other dogs and cats. She spends her days at the shelter following the med wing staff and volunteers around as they do their work. If there's too much commotion, she starts to wheeze, but a few quiet moments of one-on-one attention for her usually settles her back down.

We just received a litter of small abandoned pups. Lilly is fretting over them and trying to be their mom!

She'll be such a loyal friend for someone!