Shelter Senior – Lil Amigo
Lil Amigo, being a Chihuahua who’s no longer a pup, stays out of the way of moving feet. He probably did that when his people were moving furniture, like the sofa Lil Amigo always enjoyed. Lil Amigo, with his forever-loyal doggy faith, believes that’s why his people forgot him. They didn’t see him sitting, watching, waiting.
Of course, Lil Amigo’s people also left four other dogs. All the dogs are at the shelter, demonstrating how trusting and adaptable they are. It’s never occurred to them to have bad feelings about the people who abandoned them.
Maybe someone kinder, better, wiser will make up for those dastardly owners. Lil Amigo would reward that person. He takes up little space. Yet he fills a home with love.
At first, Harley, a bronze, two-year-old, neutered Miniature Pincher, was terrified. The shelter was nothing like home, a place where he was his person’s beloved companion. Harley was the companion who was there, even when he noticed his person’s abilities changing. The pup would have helped more if he could, but Harley could only offer comforting.
Ten-month-old tri-colored Danny Boy has every good trait that make people admire and want Australian Shepherds. He’s perceptive, intelligent and responsive. He’s also drop-dead gorgeous and, at 34 pounds, a house-friendly-sized, smaller member of his breed.
Arne meets every requirement to be the perfect pet kitten. Of course, he’s cute and soft and funny and friendly. But Arne has some other circumstances and qualities that make him a better choice than some other kittens. Arne is five months old. He’s still a baby, but Arne is old enough to show who he’ll be forever.
Aubree is a tortoiseshell lady of a certain age. Her beautiful autumn-colored coat is perfectly suited to being petted and pondered while Aubree dozes on a loved one’s lap. Aubree’s also ideal for a loved one who likes an agreeable, alert companion, but wants a pet who isn’t prone to the “zoomies”, curtain climbing or sofa scratching.
Genesis, who’s often a silver streak rushing to greet a friend, ended up in the shelter because he was too playful. The nine-month-old, neutered kitten was in the wrong place at the wrong time. That time, when Genesis is at his athletic peak, is for some cat aficionados, an entertaining, joyful time. Genesis’s family didn’t feel that way.
Lady Bug, who looks like a Springer Spaniel, is a Border Collie – Beagle which, Mother Nature must have known, is a wonderful blend. Lady Bug has a Border Collie’s sprightly intelligence and a Beagle’s patience and mellowness. It’s a combination that should make Lady Bug a perfect family pet, one who’ll learn quickly and love everyone.
Mark’s a tiny fellow determined to work his way up in the world. The 12-week-old, exceptionally-small-for-his-age kitten, was born outside an apartment complex. Mark should have been afraid of people. He wasn’t. The underfed fellow toddled after people as they walked through the parking lot, risking being squashed by feet or tires.
Kai is proof, on four gorgeous paws, that there can be too much of a good thing. The six-month-old, neutered kitten thought life was ideal. Where he was born, there were lots of mama cats and lots of kittens. His owner, a committed cat lover, felt the same way, at first.
When a law enforcement officer asks for help from the shelter staff, it can be very serious. Situations don’t get much more serious than Marley’s was. Read Marley’s story and learn more about how you can help this sweet dog’s recovery efforts.
Dramatic cases of animal injury and recovery are common at the Grant County Friends of the Animal Shelter and Castle is no exception. We encourage you to read Castle’s story and learn more about how you can help this resilient cat’s recovery efforts.
