Looking for a dog or cat you saw a picture of at PACC?

If you are here looking for more information about a dog or cat that I took a picture of, you can click above on the green bar that says, "Dog Walk 2014" or "Kitty Cuddles 2014".

Please note that my information on whether or not they are adopted may not be up to date.  Also note that any comments I make is based only on my personal experience with that specific animal. 

You can also visit Pima Animal Care Center on line for dogs HERE. 

For cats, visit HERE.

On either page, you can click on "NAME" and have pets listed alphabetically by name. If they're not in the system, chances are they are probably adopted.

But, please, double check by calling Pima Animal Care Center at 520-243-5900.

Dogs of Sickbay 12/10

These aren't all the pups. Just the few that I was able to interact with. Not all of these pups are even in Petharbor or showing as available for adoption.

Sweet Agatha - A502607. Rottweiler and Sharpei mix.

1 year, URI

I think this is Cameron - A502614

1 of 18-20 chihuahuas that were confiscated. 

2 years, URI

Dodger - A503540

2 years, Male, URI

Kenneled with Scout

Dottie - A502710

3 years, tumors on her belly, URI

Judy & Dottie - A502710

3 years, tumors on her belly, URI

Ghost - A501361

Beautiful and Elegant, a volunteer favorite.

18 months?, possible amputation of front left limb

Ghost - A501361

Beautiful and Elegant, a volunteer favorite.

18 months?, possible amputation of front left limb

Hooch - A503445

2 years, Male, URI

 

Phoebe-A502621

2 years, 7 month, URI

She is in a video on my Facebook page. She can barely breathe, but she wants to shake my hand. Very, very sweet girl that is soooo soft like a teddy bear. Kenneled with Agatha.

Savannah - A502036

4 years, URI

I love her T-rex leg

Kenneled with 4 other chihuahuas. She was part of the big confiscation.

Scout - A503070

8 years, URI

What a sweet and loving dog. Kenneled with Dodger.

Ruby-A502342

5 months, broken leg

Marked as a black lab but I see Sharpei.

There is something about this dog that reminds me of my sister in law's ex. Don't know.

Unknown male. No paperwork

Unknown male with broken leg. No paperwork

Unknown chihuahua.

There were 4 or 5 in a separate kennel. Part of the 18-20 that were confiscated.

 

Toby -  A501071

1 year, URI

Now Toby is a dog that is really full of energy. He was bouncing all over everywhere. BUT, all I had to do was to tell him to knock it off and he sat down nice and still for that picture. He is ready to play but listens well. He'd be a great dog for a family with older kids.

and that's all I have today. Pass this around please. Not all the dogs are on Petharbor or showing as available for adoption.

 

CaliDogz

A few weeks ago, I attended the Pet Expo in Tucson.

I was walking around with Cassie, trying to get her acclamated to the scene when I heard a voice from behind me:

"Take my picture, send it to me and I'll send you something!"

I turned around and there was a gentleman surrounded my smiling balls.

How could I not take his picture?

So I did.

I took his picture, emailed it to him and thought I wouldn't hear back.

But, I did hear from him!

He asked me for my address and within just a few days, I received one of his smiling balls!

It was an orange tennis ball sized ball with giant smiling teeth. I turned it around and noticed that it had a hole for treats to place inside. It also bounced like a tennis ball.

My dalmatian LOVES tennis balls. Was she going to like this one?

We went outside and I threw it. It took her a few tries before she accepted it as one of "hers" but eventually she took it on.

I love this ball. It's very durable and the best part is that it doesn't absorb water. It was a rainy day today and tennis balls always get wet (usually with dog slobber) and muddy. I just bounced the ball on the bricks and wiped it off with a towel and it was clean.

Here are some pictures of Zoe playing with the Grinz Ball. You can order them here: Grinz Ball.

Slumber party with Brandy!

Brandy is a sweet girl from Pima Animal Care Center. I've written about her before.

It was another Deep Clean Sunday at PACC and they're closed today for Labor Day. I asked if we could bring her home for the day (and over night) to give her a break from shelter life.

She is such a good girl! I was surprised to note that she doesn't jump on the furniture. She'd prefer to just chill out on the floor or a dog bed.

Why are you up there? Oh, your feet smell like Fritos.

She and Shannon got along great. Manny was a bit jealous, but he ended up playing, too, by biting Brandy's ankles as she ran by.

At first, Brandy just watched Shannon and Manny play.

and she was slightly embarrassed for them.

How embarrassing for them.

Soon she kind of got the hang of this "playing stuff".

Hey, is this how I do it? Wanna play?

Shannon and Brandy started dragons.

Oh, you're on now, Brandy!

RAWR! I'm a dragon. You better watch out.

After the game of Dragons, it was "chase each other around the yard" time.

Can't catch me!

I got the snake!

Soon, it was time for a rest

Whew! I'm tired! and hot!

but it got too hot in the sun, so Brandy found herself some wet dirt to cool off in.

ahhh, wet dirt. That's better.

Later it was time to eat

Whatcha makin'?

and then time to rest (with toys)

I'm so tired but I love this toy. I'm going to rest on it.

and then on the bed (where I had to lift her) to cuddle with Kat.

This is better. Much softer and cuddlier.

Brandy has to go back to Pima Animal Care today. It was great to have her here. We will miss you, Brandy!! We love you!

Cassie

I walked into the vet's office and maneuvered my way around other dogs waiting for the vet. I took Cassie up to the counter and waited for someone to notice me.

When she did, she smiled at me and then looked down and saw that I had Cassie with me.

Her smile disappeared and a look of sadness appeared. She asked, "Nothing for Cassie today?"

"No", I replied. "She's back until next weekend."

Cassie at Petsmart with Kat.

The lady called for help and soon Cassie and her wagging tail were whisked behind the door and back into her kennel. Before Cassie disappeared from sight, I gave her a pat on the head and a kiss on her nose. "Be a good girl", I said.

I turned back to the lady behind the counter, "Here's her paperwork and her "ADOPT ME" vest".

She sighed and said, "OK. She is such a good girl. All of us enjoy her so much here. We all wish she would get a good home soon."

I nodded my head in agreement while I folded the still warm leash up into my hands. "Have a good weekend", I said as I left the office.

This is Cassie's life. She lives in small kennel at the vet's office.

Cassie is another dog that was rescued from Pima Animal Care Center by Tucson Cold Wet Noses. Cassie was adopted and then for whatever reason, the adoptive parents decided they didn't want her anymore.  There was no where to put her so she sits in a kennel during the week.

Sometimes during the week, she gets a walk and sometimes on weekends she gets to visit Petsmart with the other dogs that are in foster care all looking for forever homes. At least the other dogs get to go home with their foster parents and sleep in warm beds. Cassie, on the other hand, doesn't have the luxury of a foster home where someone can pet her and keep her company.

I wanted to meet Cassie and get to know her more before I wrote this post on her.

Kat and I took Cassie to Petsmart a couple weeks ago. No one paid much attention to her. Customers always visit the cute little chihuahuas that wear the tiny colorful dresses and fancy collars. They sit pretty and beg for treats.

Cassie is HUGE. She's at least 75 pounds and doesn't wear colorful dresses or beg for treats. Instead, she sometimes barks and makes an embarrassing spectacle of herself when she sees a little dog. She does not show well at Petsmart.

What was initially obvious about Cassie is that she is very much loved by every person at Tucson Cold Wet Noses. Every single foster parent at Petsmart that day made it a point to come over to visit Cassie. They all gave her pets, treats and encouraging greetings. Someone purchased a bone for her to keep her busy at the event and then gave me extra for the vet to give her while she waits in her kennel for a home.

One of Cassie's very good friends, Jessica, said this about Cassie:

"I guess the sweetest thing about Cassie is when you pet her and look into her eyes, she just looks so happy and thankful to be with someone. I walk her around Catalina United Methodist Church in Tucson and a man came up to meet her, after a few minutes she was leaning up against him like he was her pal! She likes to chase lizards."

Cassie chilling in the grass. Photo by Jessica England.

I can confirm that Cassie does like to chase lizards! However, she doesn't go crazy-knock-you-over-onto-your-face-crazy that some dogs do. A quick "no" and she's back on course. She does walk very well on leash. She does know "sit" and I believe "down". Kat was trying to teach her "shake" while we were at Petsmart.

On that Saturday at Petsmart, I discovered that look she gives you when you pet her. She appreciates the good stuff! She wants a family, she wants to be your friend and loyal companion.

She is a beautiful dog that does not deserve to spend another day in a kennel. She deserves a home, relaxing in the grass and being petted by her favorite people. Hopefully YOU!


Cassie does best in a home at this time with no other dogs. Maybe at some point she will be able to live with another dog but as of right now, no. Cassie seems to be fine with cats.

Please contact Tucson Cold Wet Noses for more information about Cassie. Fill out an Adoption application or maybe a Foster application.

Happy Birthday Dinner

We're a little late. Dinner's birthday was actually August 8 but I don't think he'll notice.

OK, everybody sing...

Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday, dear Dinner,
Happy Birthday to you!

Dinner is the big 2 today.

2 is old for a mouse. I think he's been around so long because he exercises every day. He travels about 28.6 miles per day on his little wheel. He eats only natural mouse food and he stays away from sweets.

Let's remember last year. He had his brothers, Breakfast and Lunch with him. 

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner enjoying their 1st birthday cake and ice cream.

 

 

Here is the story about Snowflake, Dinner's mom

Snowflake, Dinner's mom. 

Thank goodness Spots the snake was Pro-Life! She wouldn't eat Snowflake and then 2 days later, Snowflake had 7 babies.

She was a good mommy. No, I don't know which one is Dinner in the picture above.

Happy Birthday Dinner!!

A Day with Achilles (pic heavy)

EDITED 8/10/2014 - Achilles has finally found his forever home! They love him so much.

I've known Achilles for a few months now. He was in sickbay for awhile, then adopted and returned for jumping over the fence.

He now sits in a kennel with another dog while waiting for his new home. This dog CAN jump!! He nearly flies.

I felt the poor guy needed a break from kennel life and Erik agreed. I picked him up around 9 am and this is how his day went:

Trying to impress Shannon the dog but she's is more interested in something on the floor.

 Splashing in the pool.

Following Trent around the house.

 Splashing in the pool.

Watching TV with Shannon and Katrina.

Splashing in the pool.

Making friends with Shannon. He'd sometimes sneak in kisses when she'd walk by.

Splashing in the pool.

Helping Erik and Manny look for the perfect snack.

Splashing in the pool.

Resting on our bed.

Splashing in the pool.

Helping Shannon and Erik make dinner.

Splashing in the pool.

Cuddling with me, Shannon and Kat.

Splashing in the pool.

Pretending to me annoyed with me for taking his picture ALL DAY.

Splashing in the pool.

Going back to PACC and sitting on Erik's lap.

He was a great boy!! He didn't once try to jump out of the yard. However, he was NEVER out of my sight. Anytime anyone gets a new dog, they should always keep a leash on them while they're outside and never leave them alone.

 He got along with all the dogs. Even Manny! A small male chihuahua and Jack Russell mix.

The person that adopts him would be very lucky to have such a great dog.

The reason I did this is because he is a bit of a jumpy scary looking dog inside the kennel which turns people away. Outside of the kennel, he is just like a normal, well behaved dog. He does have some rude manners which can be quickly corrected with the right training or maybe even an older dog to gently show him the ways.