$100,000 Shelter Challenge

Success Stories 2009

Bubba is a 7 lbs male Chihuahua that we rescued from Louisiana.  He is approximately one year old, heartworm negative, neutered, and up-to-date on vaccinations.  He has a very sweet temperament and gets along with other dogs.  He does really well in the house and sleeps well in a crate, but prefers to snuggle under [...]

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Minnie is a young, energetic female Miniature Pincher. She is potty trained (with a doggie door) and loves to go for walks at the park. Minnie NEVER meets a stranger and she’s the most loving dog her foster mom has ever met. She loves cuddling in the bed after a long day, but she also [...]

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Jasper is a 22 lb male Poodle mix.  He is happy, goofy, friendly and loves everyone.  Jasper is probably about two years old, neutered, heartworm negative, and up-to-date on shots.  Jasper loves to play with other dogs and is very sweet and cuddly.  He is crate-trained and housebroken.  Jasper would make a great companion for [...]

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These adorable four puppies were created by a 9 lb Shih Tzu mom and a 15 lb Beagle dad.  You are welcome to come up with your own exotic breed name.  These puppies are the sweetest little things on earth.  They are very calm, but playful, and quiet.  I am sure that more of the [...]

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Wow! Mike & Mandy are really doing a great job of helping us find homes for our rescued pets! Toby was adopted almost  immediately after his Wetnose Wednesday appearance!
Toby is a 8 pound tan colored chihuahua. He is about a year old and was found about a week and a half ago walking down Kirby-Whitten [...]

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What a success! Lacy was adopted very quickly after her Wetnose Wednesday appearance.
Lacy is about a year and a half old. This beatiful girl was an owner surrender. She had recently had puppies, and was being kept chained to the front porch. She is a very pleasant personality, she absolutley loves children and was raised [...]

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Cricket is a 6 year old female Jack Russell mix. She is very sweet and affectionate, housebroken and better yet, she does not bounce off the walls. Why – because she is an older woman. Cricket has always been part of a family, so the only issue she has is that sometimes she can be [...]

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Bo is a 2 year old male black and tan Chiweenie – although he does look mostly Dachshund, but small like a Chihuahua. He was one of three siblings surrendered to a shelter in Mississippi. They all three had mild heartworms, but are just about through treatment and have done just fine. The female has [...]

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Joe is a 2 year old male black and tan Chiweenie – although he does look mostly Dachshund. He was one of three siblings surrendered to a shelter in Mississippi. They all three had mild heartworms, but are just about through treatment and have done just fine. The female has already been adopted, but Joe [...]

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Micki is a four year old male Poodle mix. He came to us from a shelter in Hattiesburg, MS. He was heartworm positive and is in the home stretch of treatment. Micki is about 18 lbs, neutered and up-to-date on vaccinations. His previous owners kept him as an outdoor dog. He is good with other [...]

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Mooch is a two year old male Schnauzer mix. He weighs about 19 lbs. He came to us out of a shelter in Hattiesburg, MS. He was heartworm positive and is in the last stretch of treatment. Mooch is very sweet and gets along well with other dogs. He is housebroken and crate-trained. He likes [...]

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Hi, My name is Chevy, and I was born in Millington by a breeder who because I was the runt did not want me…. I know this because I ran away to look for food, and the lady who found me thought I was lost. She took me back and they said the did not [...]

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Alexander is a 26 lb. male soft wire-haired perhaps Pug mix – perhaps Brussels Griffon. He has a great temperament and is happy all the time. He gets along with other dogs and loves all people. He is heartworm negative, neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations and rabies. I would of course always crate a new dog [...]

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Gwynn was found on Union Avenue by a Good Samaritan. She took her home, but the child in the home was frightened of dogs and the parents had to rehome her. She is possible a 8-10 month Chow/Newfie mix. She somewhat skittish until she becomes secure with her surroundings.

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Heidi is a very sweet and loving young adult female Chow mix. She is housebroken and is not destructive at all. She is laidback and very low maintenance. She does have medium length hair and will need to be brushed to keep the undercoat maintained. She does have a flea allergy, so you will need [...]

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FONDUE
Fondue is an adorable 7-8 month old female Dachshund mix. She is about 12 lbs of muscular steel. She is sweet and affectionate with people. Fondue is very playful, but I would suggest if there is another dog in the home, it be a medium to large dog. She is too rough with smaller dogs. [...]

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My name is Fizz Bear…I am a Chow mix. My foster mom thinks I’m about 4 months old and I’m going through all my puppy shots, and waiting to be neutered. I rescued from Tipton County Animal shelter. I love to play with all my foster brothers and sisters. I like playing with kids. I [...]

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My name is Maxwell…I am a Min Pin/Chihuahua mix. I am 1 ½ years old. I was found on the side of the road looking for food when I was picked-up by Tipton County animal control where my foster mom rescued me. I am up-to-date on my vaccinations, neutered, and heartworm negative. I am housetrained [...]

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Ziggy is a year old male scruffy terrier/bassett mix. He has an adorable, loving personality. Ziggy is a little shy at first, but warms up in the first few days. He is very playful and must have a canine companion. Ziggy is housebroken and crate-trained. He is up-to-date on vaccinations, neutered, and heartworm negative. Ziggy [...]

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This is Freckles; she’s a year old pointer/spaniel mix. She’s 42 pounds of muscle. She’s very active and loves to run. She gets along well with cats and small and large dogs. She love people also. She rolls on her back when she meets new dogs and rolls on her back for you to give [...]

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Jim Dandy is cream male pomeranian.  He is just adorable.  He is very sweet and loves to be held.  He is completely kennel trained and jumps up in his kennel when I let him in.  He loves to go outside and explore, but would rather be right with you.  He wants to sit in your [...]

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Phineus is a male black and tan chihuahua mix. He is probably between 18 months and two years old. He is very sweet, but somewhat shy. He does not bounce off the walls as so many this size do. He is heartworn negative, neutered, and up-to-date on vaccinations. He would make a wonderful pet for [...]

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She is a very sweet and lovable Terrier mix. She is house broken, loves kids, and other dogs. She may be about 2 years old. She is very fast and can jump very high. She loves to snuggle and would be great for any family!!

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Benito is a neutered male Pointer/Pit mix who is approx. 1 yr. old and weighs about 55 lbs. He has recently graduated from a 4 week obedience training course with Alpha K-9 School in Jackson, MS where he learned to have very nice manners. Alpha K-9’s branch in Memphis will “teach” new owners what Benito [...]

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Hank is 1 year old, approx. 60#, utd on shots, neutered, house trained, kennel trained, plays with ball, walks on leash well, rides in car beautifully, have been raised in multiple dog and cat family.

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Buddie is a good dog. He is an 8 month old Pit Bull.  The Pit is for (I’m so lovable it’s Pitiful) and the bull is if you think I’m a fighter your full of Bull!) I’m a great dog for watching the Castle when my king is away and I need a good home.
Buddie [...]

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We are happy to say that all three of these little girls have been adopted!
Gracie is one of three siblings that GAPR took in after their mother was killed. The puppies were two weeks old and one of our volunteers took them in and bottle-fed them. The mother was a Golden Retriever and their father [...]

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Larry was rescued from Tipton County Shelter. He is male 24 lb. pug mix and approximately between a year and half to two years old. Larry has a wonderful temperament and is good with all people. He gets along well with the dogs at his foster home.
Larry is housebroken, does not chew, walks well on [...]

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Hi my name is Buddy and I would LOVE to be your buddy!! I had to leave my home of 3 yrs because my owner’s landlord doesnt want pets. I am the sweetest boy, and I love to play. I will bring you my toy to throw to me. They say I have cataracts, but [...]

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Hi, my name is Savage, and I am one handsome little guy! I am five-months-old and weigh 35 lbs. I am great with other dogs and with children. I’m a real snuggle bug too. Like my sister, Angel, I like to laze around with you in the hammock, but I also like to run and [...]

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Fluffy is a young female. She is kennel trained, and is working on her housetraining. She is independent and loves to get her tummy rubbed.
Posted 07-2009

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Freedom and CheckMate are part beagle/bloodhound or beagle/basset hound. Both were born the last week March 09. The male is Freedom, and the female is CheckMate.
Posted 08-2009

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Cooper is the three-year-old son of Annie. He was of the nine two-week-old puppies. He and Redford are still in rescue after three years. He also was adopted by a family with a two year old and let the child crawl all over him without him showing any aggression. The family had to relocate with [...]

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Redford is the three-year-old brother of Cooper and son of Annie. He is a handsome Shepherd/Golden mix. He is a lover and gets very excited when people are around. He loves to play ball and other toys. Redford also gets along with all people, adults, and loves other dogs. He sits on command and walks [...]

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Lisa is a beagle mix – good on a leash, house-broken and crate-trained. She is super sweet.She’s about 8 months and 28 pounds. She has been spayed, microchipped and is up to date on shots, and is on heartworm prevention.
Posted 08-2009

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Mercedes is a three – four year old Lhasa Apso mix. She loves to give kisses, go for car rides, and play ball. She is housebroken and kennel-trained. Mercedes is about 20 lbs, not a barker, and a joy to live with. She did have heartworms when we brought her into rescue, but has since [...]

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Corrine is a 3-4 year old female beagle who weights about 15 lbs. She is housebroken and kennel-trained and knows how to use a doggie door. She is a lap baby and loves to get dressed up and go in the car or for a walk. She walks great on a leash. She loves people [...]

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Miracle is a black and white Border Collie mix and weighs about 30lbs.
She was found wandering in front of a church – just off the highway. Miracle is intelligent and brave with a lot of fun and love to give. She loves people of all ages and other dogs as well. Miracle is in [...]

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Chrissy was one of a litter of puppies that we rescued at six weeks of age with their mother. The mother got adopted immediately after rescue, but we still have five dogs out of the litter and they are now about a year and a half old. The whole litter is very calm and all [...]

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Buddy is a beautiful young Lab mix who wandered up to a corporate office in mid September looking for someone to let him in. He’s less than a year old, neutered, 50 lbs and UTD on all shots and meds. He’s very social, loves people, other dogs and just wants to play. He hasn’t been [...]

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