dogs at TLC 4/8/11

Dogs and puppies arriving Saturday 4/9

Frankie is one of several dogs and puppies arriving Saturday from shelters where their time is up.

Happy ending for Seymore

I couldn't help but show you how relaxed our newest member of our family is. We couldn't be happier that we have him and totally recommend that anyone looking for a pet should adopt from Tender Loving Care Animal Shelter. He just makes us smile!

Dorene Rice

Dogs arriving friday 4/8

Crank is one of several dogs arriving Friday from Clay County Humane Society, Brazil IN.

Happy ending for Rufus

We adopted Rufus two years ago, during the frigid month of January. My oldest daughter had recently moved out and had taken her dog with her. Our German Shepard was sad and was missing his brother. When we came in we immediately fell in love with Rufus. We were told that Rufus and his human were homeless. His human had realized this was not a good situation for Rufus and loved him enough to offer Rufus the chance to live with another family. We were told that Rufus was accoustomed to eating from the dollar menu at McDonald's. We were also told that at some point in his life someone had been mean to Rufus as his canine teeth were broken in half as if someone had kicked him. His name seemed to suit him and it was what he knew so we opted not to change it.

On the way home Rufus was very nervous. He trembled the entire way, with one exception, when we would pass a fast food restaurant he would perk up and go crazy, whining and barking. He could smell a burger place before we even saw it.

We are grateful to Rufus's owner for the decision he made. My youngest daughter loves him to pieces as we all do. Rufus is quite the character we have discovered. He likes to take things from you and then have you chase him to get them back. He is quite the snuggler in bed too. Rufus is quite the hunter as well. Since we have had him, he has brought me "gifts" of squirrels, birds, and oppossums. He also likes to sneak into the garden and make it his own salad bar. Recently we discovered another thing about Rufus. He loves red carnations. We have no idea why or if he even knows that they are red, but he is crazy about them. This past Valentine's Day, my daughter was given one at school. She brought it home and placed it on her dresser. Rufus would sit there and stare at it for hours at a time. We wondered what it was about this flower, or would it be any flower. We bought some other flowers and he wasn't interested at all. One of life's little mysteries that we will never know the answer to I suppose. I have attached a picture that shows him staring at the flower.

Our beloved German Shepard, recently passed away from cancer. Rufus is taking it very hard, he won't go outside alone, he keeps looking for his brother to join him. He walks around the house looking for him. We plan on returning to TLC to find another family member.

Again, thanks to Rufus's previous human for loving him enough to give him up and thanks to TLC for the wonderful job they do helping families grow!

Debi

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Willy Cat & Zippo sponsored by webmistress

 Willie Cat and Zippo came to the shelter because their former owner passed away.  These two little creatures through no fault of their own are alone in the world and missing their mom and in need of some kind soul to adopt them.

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cats at TLC 4/1/11

dogs at TLC 4/1/11

Happy 37th Birthday TLC!

 

Celebrating 37 years of caring for the animals. 

"It has been wonderful to see how many animals were helped and how many people were made happy!"

Janine Carter, Shelter Coordinator