*Dog of the Week*

Dobbie (AKA Dobbs or Dobbers) is a gentle pup of about 10 months. He is part Treeing Walker Coon Hound and might be part Spaniel. He has been to puppy classes and knows his basic obedience commands.

These are pictures of when Ben first arrived and shortly after having his surgery.

Well, it has been a little over one week before I arrived at Pet Refuge.  My name is Ben, after Gentle Ben, and I was found as a stray.  The people that found me had a tough time catching me at first.  But, when they did, they realized that I was holding my leg up and boy, it really hurt!  So, I was brought into Pet Refuge and they took me in.  After a trip to Kryder Vet Clinic, they found that I had a broken leg and needed to have surgery to have a pin put in to help it heal.  My leg feels a little better now and already, I am starting to use it!  I am on my second week of a 6 week recovery and after that I may need some water therapy to help me regain full, proper use of my leg.  I look forward to the day that I can run and play again.  But this time, not in front of a car!  Would you consider sponsoring me to help me during my recovery journey?  Maybe I'll see you in about 7 weeks and you can adopt me?

Click here to sponsor Ben

  in our Sponsor-A-Pet Program

UPDATE -- WEEK 3

Hi, just wanted to update you and let you know I continue to get around better and better every day.  I look forward to the day when the pin comes out of my leg and I can start to run like all of the other dogs can. For now, I get to learn some basic obedience commands while walking on a leash.  Yes, I admit, I don't always listen.  I just give them that cute-face look and the volunteers remember how sad it is about my injury and then I can just get the treats!  Am I working this well or what?!

UPDATE -- WEEK 6

Ok, here I am at one of our Volunteers'  in-ground pool!  The pin is out and the staples have been removed.  I have my doggie life jacket on for safety and ease in swimming for my rehab therapy.  I was not afraid at all of the water.  Let me just say that doing my therapy in a heated pool is pretty sweet!!  It has been quite the long journey from when I first arrived at the shelter and I look forward to the day that I can go into a forever home and be someones special boy!

You have probably seen our beautiful Sasha Sue on the available dogs page as she has been on a "medical hold".  Well, since then she has been to our Vet to have the lump on her belly removed and we were very sad to learn that it was cancer.  Our Vet went back in and did some exploratory surgery and believes she did get it all.  For the future, she would need to be carefully monitored for any growths and have them checked.  One of our Labby lover fosters stepped in and took Sasha into her home so that she would not have to be at the shelter.  True to her breed, she is an absolute love.  If you are a Labby lover too and would like to give Sasha a home with you, please contact us.  If not, maybe you would consider helping us to help her with future Vet expenses?  Sasha is 8 years old.  She came to us because her family could no longer keep her.

Click here to sponsor Sasha Sue

  in our Sponsor-A-Pet Program

"Lacey says, I'll drive"

"It is getting hot outside and it's time to open up the pool!"

We are in need of volunteers that will come in and help care for the dogs at our shelter.   If you are 18 years or older and have 3-4 hours a week, you can give a dog that is waiting for his or her forever home to come along, the care and love they need.  Please stop in our shelter and fill out a volunteer application today!