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Kim's Fuzzies will be going to once a week distribution for 2008 so that I can honor my New Years Resolution to spend more time in the trenches helping to get the Fuzzies adopted and helping the rescues and shelters to network with one another.
I would love if you could make your New Years Resolution to help me add to the subscribership so that more people get a chance to see the wonderful dogs that are out there for adoption. If each of you find just one new person to add to my list, that's twice as many people that see the list and forward it to their friends and family.
If you are not currently on my Fuzzies subscriber list, the free newsletter goes out every Monday and all you need to do is let me know you want to be on it and you're there.
C'mon! Just look at that face!
Jesse is a sweet, loving, gentle boy. He is a 10 month old "coated" Shepherd. He's like a big soft stuffed toy! Jesse quickly earned a nickname in his foster home-FlufferNutter. He's as soft as marshmallow fluff, and a bit of a goofball. He loves to play, loves other dogs, loves to hang out with his people, and loves to move your shoes around the house. He's a big puppy, but he IS still a puppy and will need some guidance to learn his house manners. He's smart and eager to please, so it shouldn't be hard to mold Mr. Fluffer into a really good dog. We will be asking a $500 donation for Jesse's adoption to help some of our other dogs. If you are interested in meeting me, please contact Teresa via email at baltao@sbcglobal.net. - CSR
I think they goofed on the age represented. She's more like 3 months old and all puppy!
My name is CLEO. I'm a spayed TAN/BLACK SHEPHERD/MIX. My age is 1 YRS 3 MO. I'm in the CENTRAL shelter. My ID number is A1128375, my necktag number is C473, and my kennel number is C113. - CS
He looks just like my sister's shepherd mix, Zeke, and Zeke is all about the love just like this guy.
My name is JACKSON. I'm a large male BRINDLE SHEPHERD/MIX. My age is 1 YRS 0 MO. I'm in the CENTRAL shelter. My ID number is A1192589, my necktag number is C300, and my kennel number is C016. - CS
I think the person figuring out ages had just a teence too much Christmas egg nog...
My name is DIVA. I'm a spayed TAN/WHITE LABRADOR RETR/MIX. My age is 2 YRS 7 MO. I'm in the SOUTH shelter. My ID number is A1022399, my necktag number is S112, and my kennel number is S101. - CS
A little on the slim side - her New Years resolution is a home with plenty of food
My name is ANNIE. I'm a spayed BLACK/BROWN SHEPHERD/MIX. My age is 5 YRS 0 MO. I'm in the SOUTH shelter. My ID number is A1190406, my necktag number is S340, and my kennel number is S001. - CS
She's another one wanting 3 squares a day
My name is LADY. I'm a spayed TAN SHEPHERD/MIX. My age is 3 YRS 11 MO. I'm in the SOUTH shelter. My ID number is A1187804, my necktag number is S634, and my kennel number is S004. - CS
For those of you who like these little squashed nose buggers, this one is wonderful
Toast--Pekingese--mix Sex: Male-Neutered Date of birth: 11/20/2000 Weight: 18 lbs Color: Tan - HW
Fascinating markings for a tiny one. Your guess is as good as mine as to the mix
Puffin--Chihuahua--mix Sex: Male-Neutered Date of birth: 11/3/2007 Weight: 2.06 lbs Color: White and blue merle - HW
Every lab owner has one picture that looks just like this one - all smiles
Buck Status: Adoptable (adoptable) ID: 792 Animal's location: Labrador Rescuers Breed: Labrador Retriever-Labrador Retriever (purebred) Age: 2-3 yo Gender: Male Size: Color(s): Black - Black Altered: yes Weight: Tail: Other: Coat: Description: Hi! I"m Buck, I"m approximately 2-3 years old. I was recently rescued from the shelter by the nice LR guy who came to get me. He said I am a very smart and a handsome boy and will make an excellent companion for an active family. I get along great with other dogs and love to be around people. I am a good boy in the car and at the park. I am great with kids, I love to snuggle and give the occasional kiss. I haven't met any cats yet so I will have to get back to you on that. I know some commands too. I can sit, lay down, and I am pretty good at Shaking paws. I listen very well and I am willing to learn. They say I am a sweet heart and would make a great addition to just about any family. I am looking for a foster home right now, do you think you would like to help me out and let me stay with you until I can find my forever family? If so, please contact the people at LR at: doginfo@labrescuers.org - LAB
How could you possibly look away from that sweet face?!? She's looking for a foster - could it be you???
Sunnie Status: Adoptable (adoptable) ID: 804 Animal's location: Labrador Rescuers Breed: Labrador Retriever-Labrador Retriever (purebred) Age: 5 years old Gender: Female Size: Color(s): Yellow - Yellow Altered: yes Weight: Tail: Other: Coat: Description: This beautiful girl is Sunnie. She is another new member of the Lab rescuers family just pulled from the shelter. Please offer to open your home to Sunnie as a foster and help us learn more about her. We will find her forever home, you can enjoy Sunnie until then. If you have room in your heart and home, please contact: doginfo@labrescuers.org - LAB
Look at that FABULOUS smile!
Name: Bianca Breed/Mix: Rottweiler Sex/Age: Spayed female/ 6 years young Personality/History: Ladies and gentlemen, meet Bianca! She's a sweet girl whose tail wiggles like crazy when she's happy, which is all the time! She is friendly with people and other dogs, and loves to have her back scratched. She knows lots of commands like sit, stay, come, down and fetch, and would love to show you how much fun she is! Can you give her a good home? For more information, please call Katie at 619.788.7880. Housetrained. Please bring this information so you can meet me right away: My ID number is A1190861, my necktag number is S748 and my kennel number is S003. Contact: Call Katie at (619)788-7880 for more information South Shelter 5821 Sweetwater Road Bonita, CA 91902-2219 (619) 263-7741 - MM
I know I've had him on here before but how could I not include him again?
Cappucino (Age: 2 months, Weight: 8lb, Sex: Male, Breed: Rottweiler mix?) A Good Boy! Doing very well in housetraining. He is crate trained. He loves everyone, including cats. Listens quickly to, "No". Fast learner. Very sweet, gentle personality, but will be a big dog. Check out his roomie, Espresso. - BB
Interesting mix but very adorable!
Petunia is just a big puppy and needs all the time, attention, love, exercise and training a young dog requires. Petunia weighs approximately 30 pounds. PBreed: Schnauzer/lab/mix Gender: Female Age: 6-7 months - RC
What an adorable cuddly teddy bear - I love love love the long haired shepherds!
Athena von Lawall is a gorgeous 7 week old long haired German Shepherd puppy. We rescued she and her sister from the shelter when they were only a couple of days old with mom and their brother just in the nick of time. They have been well cared for in their foster home and are well socialized with other dogs and are even getting to know the horse at their foster house. They are very large for their age so we think they will be a good size once fully grown. Both pups are adorable, sweet and affectionate, just your typical puppies. Full of energy and curiosity. Pluto, the short haired male puppy is already adopted, his foster mom just couldn't let him go and decided to adopt him herself. We are asking a donation of $500 for each puppy to help their friends in need. Meeting these puppies is to fall in love with these puppies! - GS
About the Fuzzies
The Fuzzies were born in 2003 as a collection of currently available dogs that appealed to me as I looked through various rescue and shelter web sites. My hope was that friends would consider a rescue or shelter dog for the next addition to their families once they saw how many adorable ones were out there.
Kim's Fuzzies has grown quite a bit since then but the goal is still the same. I want to present that there are other places to adopt new family members than backyard breeders, puppy mills and pet stores (Please note that I support the aspirations of legitimate breeders to better their breeds without an eye towards pimping their dogs for money). I want to show people that their images of shelter and rescue dogs may be wrong - there are stunning dogs that end up in shelters and move to rescue every day. There are also, unfortunately, stunning and adoptable dogs that get euthanized every day because there are never enough rescues to help solve the problem. Awareness is everything.
Please do not assume that, if you see a dog you like and then they aren't on the next list that they have been adopted. I rotate the fuzzies I include to give the best exposure to a greater number of potential adoptees. Always call the shelter or rescue and ask the status of any dog you find yourself drawn to.
Additionally, if you are drawn to an animal but aren't sure you're ready for the lifelong commitment, please consider fostering (a temporary arrangement that pulls them from the danger of euthanization to live with you for a short time until they find the perfect forever family). It is so incredibly rewarding and addictive. Let me know if you need information about how to do this and I'll hook you up.
The sites that I typically pull these from are as follows, in case you or a friend are seriously considering a fuzzy and want to check out the pre-screening procedures:
San Diego Department of Animal Control - CS
San Diego Humane Society - HS
Chula Vista Animal Care Facility - CV
Rancho Coastal Humane Society - RC
Helen Woodward Animal Center - HW
North County Humane Society - NC
Rancho Cucamonga Animal Care Center - RCAC
Underdog Rescue - UD
Westside German Shepherd Rescue of L.A. - GS
Senior Mutt Match - MM
Labrador Rescues - LAB
Beagles and Buddies - BB
Pit Bull Rescue San Diego
Escondido Humane Society - EHS
Coastal Shepherd Rescue - CSR
Who am I?
My name is Kim Smith and I'm just a person who happens to really love animals. With The Fuzzies, I am trying to do my small part to help out in the world. I currently live with a 3 year old golden (Borrego), a 10 year old grey tabby (Shadow), a 4 year old black tom cat (Tobee) and a tank full of guppies. I foster for multiple rescues as they need me (mostly puppies cuz my Borrego loves puppies), do web work as asked, am the Secretary for the Board of Pit Bull Rescue San Diego, as well as keeping up on Borrego's training and staying current my own animal education. If I don't know the answer to someone's question, I WILL find it out. Oh yeah - I have a full time job outside of the animal world as well.
I started looking through all the rescue and shelter sites when I was looking to adopt my golden a couple of years ago. I was surprised at how many resources there are beyond breeders and pet stores, and I enjoyed looking through the sites and reading the stories.
Unfortunately I had a very bad experience with the rescue organization that I tried to adopt through - they actually told me that I was being irresponsible considering dog ownership since I work full time and there was no way they would consider placing a dog with me. I got furious and irrational and ended up adopting my Borrego from a disreputable back yard breeder to "show them". Don't get me wrong, I love my Borrego to death but, health-wise, she is every argument against backyard breeders. She is highly neurotic, had to have both hips replaced before she was one year old, is allergic to most foods as well as many airborne allergens... In retrospect and calmer emotions, I realized that I had become a part of the problem, not the solution. I started to research rescue organizations that really did have the animals best interests rather than their own egos at stake. Kim's Fuzzies were borne of this research and I started emailing them to friends and family. As the word spread, the Fuzzies has grown to a subscribership of over 200 (free and no obligation) and I get emails and calls from shelters, rescues and private folks for help with whatever level of connection they need. I love it and feel like my little part really is making a difference in some canine lives!
- Kim
borrego@san.rr.com
http://www.dougandkim.net/ourfuzzies/fuzzies.htm
The various rescue agencies have their own pre-screening requirements for potential adopters. The sites that I typically pull these from are listed at the bottom of this mailing in case you or a friend are seriously considering a fuzzy and want to check out the pre-screening procedures.