June 27, 2008Take Snowflake home
This is Snowflake, a very sweet, people-loving kitty who has found herself looking for a new home at Angels of Assisi. She was turned in because her pet mom had allergies, and judging from this gray tabby's name, an odd sense of humor. According to the folks at Angels, Snowflake is having a hard time living in a crate at the shelter. She apparently prefers laps and soft furniture. Then again, who doesn't? If you would like to help Snowflake get out of the shelter, visit her at Angels of Assisi at 415 Campbell Avenue in downtown Roanoke. And who can stop at just one kitty? Remember, cats are adopt-one-get-one-free for the rest of the month. June 20, 2008Take Fiona home
Say hello to Miss Fiona, a cute kitten waiting for a good home at Angels of Assisi. Fiona is indeed a little girl kitty, uncommon but not out of the question for orange tabby cats. (For more information on cat colors and gender, click here.) She is described as "an easy going one [that] loves scrunches and rubs." She even likes being carried. If you like lovey-dovey cats, Fiona may be your girl. She and the rest of the feline population at Angels of Assisi are "adopt-one-get-one-free" for the rest of the month. June 16, 2008Cuervo found a home
I chatted with Sarah Orrick of Star City Greyhound Adoptions last weekend and she said Cuervo has a new family. The Happy Wag cannot claim any credit for the adoption, but we are very glad the sweet boy has a forever home now. June 13, 2008Take Faith homeTo quote singer George Michael, "You gotta have Faith." 
In this photo, she is demonstrating her versatility for the camera as she poses as a Halloween decoration. Faith is available for employment through the Barn Cat Buddy program, a joint venture of Roanoke's Angels of Assisi and Franklin County's Humane Society. According to the Angels Web site: "Faith was trapped by a person who thought she was feral (wild). But she's not wild at all. She's sweet however cautious of strangers till you reach out and give her a little scratch behind the ears. She is a loving and sweet kitty who was probably not given tenderness. Someone dropped her off at a modular home manufacturer in Franklin County and that is where she had her two kittens Hope and Charity. So Faith, Hope and Charity are now all up for adoption." Barn Cat Buddies are available for adoption at no charge (though a donation would be very much appreciated) and all house kitties at Angels of Assisi are adopt-one-get-one-free for the rest of June, otherwise known as Adopt a Shelter Cat month. June 6, 2008Take Sadie home, at least for a little whileThis is an e-mail I got today from Ann Marie Sweeney at the RVSPCA: "[Here] is a picture of Sadie who is under a year old. She's an SPCA return dog that came in to Animal Control and we, unfortunately, have no space here for her and next door is running out of cage space (please read between the lines!!!). We'd like to send her to foster for 2 weeks. If you can help, please let me know." 
I got other e-mails from her about several puppies that also need foster homes. For those of you who do not know the text between those lines Ann Marie was referring to, let me fill you in. Sadie is an adoptable dog who will be euthanized in Animal Control if there is no space for her. I know when I first started this blog I felt very good that the animal shelters here in the Valley, including the SPCA, League for Animal Protection and Angels of Assisi, are no-kill. However, the truth is that healthy, adoptable pets like Sadie do have to be euthanized when there is no space in the no-kill shelters. It's a sad reality. I do realize I am likely preaching to the choir here. If you read this blog you are probably the very best of pet parents, care for your animals and do not contribute to the overpopulation problem. And there is certainly nothing wrong with deciding not to add more animals to your family. That is a decision that cannot be taken lightly and it is far better to be an excellent home for one pet than a chaotic home for a dozen pets. But if you or someone you know could give temporary care to pets like Sadie, please call Ann Marie at 344-4840, ext. 208. May 30, 2008Take Diane homeI will let this kitty tell you her story in her own words that she purred to an Angel: 
"Hi I'm Diane and I’m so glad to be inside. I was living at a trailer park and had never been spayed. I was surely headed for a life of more and more litters when my (pet) mom asked a volunteer to help her. I'm very loving and tolerant of everyone, and have also been around dogs. Please come visit me at the Angels of Assisi Adoption Center any weekday from 2 to 6 p.m. and on weekends from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Can't wait to see you!" Diane is estimated to be about 7 years old. She is a tortoise shell-colored cat (I prefer to call this color butterscotch fudge, personally.) This exotic beauty is described as very friendly and should be an indoor kitty. Angels of Assisi is located at 415 Campbell Avenue in downtown Roanoke. May 23, 2008Take Cora home
Cora, a corgi mix, arrived at League for Animal Protection from the Regional Center for Animal Control in January. She is a happy dog with floppy ears and a tail that sticks straight up when she runs. She also has no problem meeting strangers; she will gladly come right up and introduce herself. Cora's ready to go to her new home, with all vaccines up to date, heartworm checked, spayed and microchipped. Visit Cora and all her friends at the LAP, 603 Poor Farm Road, in Fincastle. May 16, 2008Take Jessie home
Jessie is a young female border collie mix available for adoption at the League for Animal Protection. She is very intelligent and trainable, gets along well with other dogs and has a good disposition. She's been spayed, microchipped and is current on all vaccines. Her adoption fee, as well as any of the other dogs at LAP, is $90. LAP is a non-profit no-kill shelter housing cats and dogs that have been abandoned or abused. The adoption process from LAP includes completing a detailed questionnaire, vet check and home visit. May 9, 2008Take Max homeI have to admit that I am almost hesitant to blog about this particular dog. His name is Max and he is one incredibly sweet pooch; I hesitate to let the world know he's available because I would love to take him home with me. 
Max is a stout boy. One of the volunteers at the League of Animal Protection where Max lives joked that he is part chocolate Lab, "part hippopotamus." He's not overweight; he's just has a burly build. I spent a morning last month at LAP, and found myself drawn to Max, who always came up to the fence to sniff my hand in a "Hello, nice to meet you" manner. Max's bio on the LAP Web site reads: "Max came into the shelter on January 21, 2006. Max is housebroken, sweet and calm. He is a super nice dog and is fine with other dogs and children, too. Max is two years old. Max obeys well and is very intelligent. " So he has spent his whole life in a shelter. And he's still a great dog. If you know someone who wants to add a happy, calm dog to their home, please send them to Max at the League of Animal Protection, 603 Poor Farm Road, in Fincastle. Hurry, before I try to convince my husband he followed me home. May 2, 2008Take Cuervo homeNo, not the tequila. Take this big sweetie named Cuervo Gold home. I have one at home who looks just like him and he's a great dog.
The greyhound racing industry is just that: an industry. And like any other industry, there are decent folks who are part of it and some that are not so nice. But since it is a business dedicated to making a profit, there is little room for low performers. In the greyhound racing business, the dogs are livestock. When it is clear they will not generate profit, they are an expense that has to be cut. The lucky ones get placed with people like Sarah Orrick of SCGA, who has dedicated her life to saving these remarkably sweet and affectionate dogs. The rest are disposed in the most cost-efficient manner. That is the reality for a racing greyhound. In Kansas, home state of the National Greyhound Association, greyhounds are specifically exempt from the laws that prevent cruelty to dogs. Here are some facts about greyhounds: Contact Sarah at 387-9641 if you have room on your sofa for Cuervo. April 25, 2008Take Curley homeMeet Curley, a handsome 1-year-old greyhound looking for home.  Curley and his siblings were rescued from a farm in Florida. They were intended to be racing dogs, but now they are intended to be pets. And I can tell you from personal experience, greyhounds make great pets. Contact Sarah Orrick of Star City Greyhound Adoptions at 387-9641if you are interested in Curley or any of the other fast hounds looking for a soft couch. Stop by PetsMart most Saturdays and Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. for a greyhound meet-and-greet. April 18, 2008Take Garcia homeToday we start a new feature here for Fridays at the Happy Wag: Take Me Home. Each week, I will feature at least one pet from here in the Roanoke Valley who is looking for love in all the right places. And I will try to keep you updated on each pet's status in their search for a family. 
Garcia has been living at the League for Animal Protection since August of 2006. He is a 5-year-old border collie/lab mix and is really a terrific dog with a super personality. Garcia is probably best suited for a home where he is the only dog. Garcia is currently the Lobby Dog at LAP. He's never had an accident in the lobby and loves to hang out on his soft dog bed watching the volunteers do their chores. 
So, if you would like a super sweet pooch who can hang out on a soft bed, patiently waiting for a walk while you do your chores, then Garcia may be your next best buddy. Come to think of it, I would like to be your best buddy. But Garcia is much cuter, so adopt him. You can meet Garcia at the LAP shelter at 603 Poor Farm Road in Fincastle. |
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