Congratulations to Michelle for scoring such a beautiful new "Lilly" for her life.
Friday, July 29, 2011
Our "Oreo" has blossomed into a "Lilly"
I am so happy today to report that I found out that our little hound mix, "Oreo," has been adopted by a sweet lady named Michelle and her family. "Oreo" has been named "Lilly," which is ironically a name we considered for her in the first place.
Congratulations to Michelle for scoring such a beautiful new "Lilly" for her life.
Congratulations to Michelle for scoring such a beautiful new "Lilly" for her life.
Monday, July 25, 2011
Kitties are in Good Hands with Allstate agent Crystal Dillon
I am touched by the way people reach out to help animals in need. Roanoke's Allstate agent Crystal Dillon took in some kittens recently at her office at 5983 Cloverdale Rd. She has found homes for all kittens but one...little Ivy is still available for adoption.
Looks like I will be switching my car, home, and life insurance over to someone who truly cares. I know that I'll be "in good hands" with Allstate Crystal Dillon.
View the Allstate website
Crystal Dillon's contact information
Looks like I will be switching my car, home, and life insurance over to someone who truly cares. I know that I'll be "in good hands" with Allstate Crystal Dillon.
View the Allstate website
Crystal Dillon's contact information
Friday, July 22, 2011
Oreo is crate-trained! So proud of our girl
When I foster, I usually only have about two weeks with the pup.
When the pup goes back to the SPCA to be available for adoption, I want her to be as "adoptable" as possible. I am pleased to report that Oreo is now crate-trained. I open the door for her, and she runs into the crate. Crate-training a puppy is easy, especially if the pup is treat-motivated.
The most important things about crate-training are:
* The crate must always be a "happy" place for the dog
* The crate can never be used as punishment
* The crate is viewed by the pup as her "den." The crate also should be viewed by the human as the pup's "den."
* The crate is great for when you are out of the house (as long as that time is limited), or when you are sleeping. Never crate for extended periods of time.
Oreo is happy in her crate. She runs in there, gets a treat, wags her tail, and lays down for a quick nap. She is so precious!
Click this link for more information about crate training, from The Humane Society of the United States:
Crate Training a Puppy
My precious girl, "Oreo," on the patio
When the pup goes back to the SPCA to be available for adoption, I want her to be as "adoptable" as possible. I am pleased to report that Oreo is now crate-trained. I open the door for her, and she runs into the crate. Crate-training a puppy is easy, especially if the pup is treat-motivated.
The most important things about crate-training are:
* The crate must always be a "happy" place for the dog
* The crate can never be used as punishment
* The crate is viewed by the pup as her "den." The crate also should be viewed by the human as the pup's "den."
* The crate is great for when you are out of the house (as long as that time is limited), or when you are sleeping. Never crate for extended periods of time.
Oreo is happy in her crate. She runs in there, gets a treat, wags her tail, and lays down for a quick nap. She is so precious!
Click this link for more information about crate training, from The Humane Society of the United States:
Crate Training a Puppy
Friday, July 15, 2011
Sweet Oreo
Oreo's are Milk's Favorite Cookie. They are arguably the best cookie in the entire world.
Kevin and I have spent hours on the couch devouring boxes of Oreo cookies with big huge glasses of milk. If we don't pay attention to what we are doing, we can each eat a row of Oreo cookies in one sitting. They are scrumptious!
This blog is not about cookies, though.
This blog is about Foster Dog(z). Kevin and I picked up the sweetest little cookie...er, I mean, puppy...the other day. She is a beautiful black and white hound mix. She has funny little freckles on her legs and belly. She is absolutely precious!
It is Kev's turn to name the pup, and he thought long and hard about it. The rest of us chimed in with names..."How about Daisy? How about Ruby? How about Macy? HOW ABOUT PENELOPE?"
My husband was not swayed by our continuous name request chatter. Consistent with his steadfast personality, he was thorough and detailed in his thought process in this important decision.
The next day (after our poor little cookie remained nameless overnight), he announced the name mid-morning. He must have been hungry for a delicious snack. "Oreo," he said. And so she is "Oreo." Our sweet little Oreo.
Here is our foster baby:
Like Oreo Cookies on Facebook
Oreo Cookies website
Some info used was pulled straight from http://www.nabiscoworld.com/oreo/
Kevin and I have spent hours on the couch devouring boxes of Oreo cookies with big huge glasses of milk. If we don't pay attention to what we are doing, we can each eat a row of Oreo cookies in one sitting. They are scrumptious!
This blog is not about cookies, though.
This blog is about Foster Dog(z). Kevin and I picked up the sweetest little cookie...er, I mean, puppy...the other day. She is a beautiful black and white hound mix. She has funny little freckles on her legs and belly. She is absolutely precious!
It is Kev's turn to name the pup, and he thought long and hard about it. The rest of us chimed in with names..."How about Daisy? How about Ruby? How about Macy? HOW ABOUT PENELOPE?"
My husband was not swayed by our continuous name request chatter. Consistent with his steadfast personality, he was thorough and detailed in his thought process in this important decision.
The next day (after our poor little cookie remained nameless overnight), he announced the name mid-morning. He must have been hungry for a delicious snack. "Oreo," he said. And so she is "Oreo." Our sweet little Oreo.
Here is our foster baby:
Like Oreo Cookies on Facebook
Oreo Cookies website
Some info used was pulled straight from http://www.nabiscoworld.com/oreo/
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
TOMORROW: Applebee's Dining to Donate
Stop in for lunch or dinner at any of the 4 ROANOKE/SALEM Applebee's restaurants and 10% of your food/beverage order will be donated to the Roanoke Valley SPCA to help with the care of the animals. You must present your registered swipe card or the attached flyer when paying for the RVSPCA to receive the donation.
Noon-9pm
Salem, Tanglewood, Valley View, or Bonsack Applebee's
APPLEBEE'S DINING TO DONATE FLYER
Noon-9pm
Salem, Tanglewood, Valley View, or Bonsack Applebee's
APPLEBEE'S DINING TO DONATE FLYER
Friday, July 8, 2011
Look at those eyes! Foster needed in Roanoke area
Repost from Roanoke Valley SPCA:
This little guy is about 3-4 months old, pit mix and under 20 lbs. He was seized... as part of a neglect case and to top it off the little guy had parvo. He was treated and as you can see, recovering nicely. He is shedding parvo and a home without other dogs or a home that has had parvo is ideal. He is shy, well mannered and needs some TLC. He is currently at animal control and needs a 2 week foster. If you can help, please call (540)339-9505 or email asweeney@rvspca.org. The foster coordinator doesn't always get on FB to check responses but does check vm and email.
Please call my beautiful friend, the angel Ann Marie Sweeney at Roanoke Valley SPCA, if you would like to learn more about fostering opportunities. (540) 339-9505
This little guy is about 3-4 months old, pit mix and under 20 lbs. He was seized... as part of a neglect case and to top it off the little guy had parvo. He was treated and as you can see, recovering nicely. He is shedding parvo and a home without other dogs or a home that has had parvo is ideal. He is shy, well mannered and needs some TLC. He is currently at animal control and needs a 2 week foster. If you can help, please call (540)339-9505 or email asweeney@rvspca.org. The foster coordinator doesn't always get on FB to check responses but does check vm and email.
Please call my beautiful friend, the angel Ann Marie Sweeney at Roanoke Valley SPCA, if you would like to learn more about fostering opportunities. (540) 339-9505
FosterDogz featured in The Roanoke Times SwoCo this morning
FosterDogz Blog was featured today in the SwoCo section of The Roanoke Times!
Anyone who knows me knows that I eat, sleep, drink, and breathe marketing. I am so happy that this article came out today! My wish is that at least one person in this area will read the article and be inspired to make the decision to become a pet foster parent for Roanoke Valley SPCA or his/her local shelter.
Anyone who knows me knows that I eat, sleep, drink, and breathe marketing. I am so happy that this article came out today! My wish is that at least one person in this area will read the article and be inspired to make the decision to become a pet foster parent for Roanoke Valley SPCA or his/her local shelter.
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