Foster

Have You Ever Fostered Dogs Or Puppies? – Puggle And Terrier Mix

August 21, 2008 By Colby 3 Comments

I was visiting the Cuddly Canines website today and found out that there are two pregnant dogs slated to be euthanized unless they can find a foster family to care for the dogs and (future) puppies.

It’s so sad to see neglectful people let their dogs get pregnant and then just drop them off at the shelter because they don’t want to take care of the litter of puppies.

Here are pictures of the dogs and the short blurb from the Cuddly Canines website. The dog on the left is a Puggle and the dog on the right is a Terrier Mix.

Puggle And Terrier Mix

URGENT FOSTER HOMES NEEDED

Both of these dogs are slated to die! The shelter is very overcrowded right now & has no place to put either of these dogs. Right now, they are in the general population in cages with several other dogs. Both girls are very pregnant & will be euthanized if we cannot find foster homes for them ASAP. Please e-mail if you can foster & help save either of these precious dogs & their unborn babies. These girls shouldn’t have to pay the price for having neglectful & careless owners.

If you are interested in adopting or know anyone who might be interested then please go to the Cuddly Canines website and contact them immediately by email. Their email address is CuddlyCaninesRescue [at] yahoo [dot] com.

As I’ve mentioned several times in this blog, fostering is a very rewarding thing to do. You have the opportunity to save the lives of the mother and the unborn puppies. It’s definitely a lot of work, but to me it’s well worth it.

Filed Under: Rescue Dogs Tagged With: Adoption, Foster, Puggle, Terrier Mix

Orange County Pet Expo 2008

April 10, 2008 By Colby 1 Comment

I just wanted to post a reminder that you can visit the Orange County Pet Expo at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa, CA this weekend (April 11-13, 2008). I wrote a short article about the Pet Expo a couple months back. Here’s the link to that article I wrote last January: America’s Family Pet Expo in Orange County, CA

“Almost every kind of companion animal is on display and many are featured in educational demonstrations and seminars. Great shows of dogs, cats, birds, fish & reptiles.”

The Pet Expo is the place where I first started thinking about volunteering as a foster for local dog rescues and also met and talked to some of the guide and assistance dog organizations.

Orange County Pet Expo April 11-13, 2008

Here are the details on this event:

EVENT: Orange County Pet Expo, Parking is Free
WHEN: April 11, 12, and 13, 2008
HOURS: Friday, 10AM – 6PM; Saturday, 10AM – 7PM; Sunday, 10AM – 6PM
WHERE: OC Fair and Event Center
88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Guide Dogs of America

Guide Dogs of America will have a booth at the Pet Expo and I’ve been told that we’ll be located near the Canidae booth. I was planning on helping out with the GDA booth and contacted our puppy program manager, but never received word whether or not they needed my help. Regardless Stetson (my guide dog puppy) and I plan on going to the Pet Expo Friday April 11, 2008. I’ll stop by the GDA booth to see if any of the volunteers need my help. If not I’ll be walking around the fairgrounds with Stetson in his yellow vest guide dog vest. The picture to the right is Stetson and I…if you see us at the Pet Expo please say hello.

Cuddly Canines

Cuddly Canines will also be at the Pet Expo. They will be in the pet adoption tent…look for them in their bright green shirts. Be sure to stop by and say hi to the folks at Cuddly Canines.

This is a great event and if you have the time and are in the area I highly recommend you visit the Orange County Pet Expo.

Filed Under: Dog Events Tagged With: Adoption, Foster, Pet Expo

America’s Family Pet Expo in Orange County, CA

January 12, 2008 By Colby 2 Comments

This is where it all started. Well, at least my interest in Service Dogs, Guide Dogs, dog rescues, dog adoption, and dog fostering. Three years ago when I attended the Pet Expo I got my first taste of some of the great volunteer opportunities involved with dogs. Of course, the Pet Expo is not just about dogs and puppies. There are also many other animals including great shows of cats, birds, fish, and reptiles as well.

The Pet Expo

Straight from the front page of the Pet Expo website:

WWPIA® produces the world’s largest consumer pet expo, America’s Family Pet Expo®. This exciting public event is held each year in the Southern California area in the spring and summer and in Southeastern Michigan in the fall.

Every aspect of the companion animal world gathers at these events to “Tell their story” to the public. Exhibitors include manufacturers, retailers, groomers, veterinarians, hobbyist groups, humane rescue organizations, humane societies, breeders, etc. Almost every kind of companion animal is on display and many are featured in educational demonstrations and seminars. Great shows of dogs, cats, birds, fish & reptiles.

When and Where

Here are the details on this event:

EVENT: Pet Expo, Parking is Free
WHEN: April 11, 12, and 13, 2008
HOURS: Friday, 10AM – 6PM; Saturday, 10AM – 7PM; Sunday, 10AM – 6PM
WHERE: OC Fair and Event Center
88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

If you are a dog or animal lover this is a great even to attend. If you do stop by then please visit the two organizations I volunteer with: Guide Dogs of America and Cuddly Canines. Who knows maybe Stetson and I will be volunteering at the Guide Dogs of America booth. I hope to see you there!

What do you think? Have you been to the Pet Expo before?

Filed Under: Dog Events Tagged With: Adoption, Dog, Foster, Pet Expo, Pets, Puppy