She’s the shelter’s smallest pup, at just 20 pounds, but there’s nothing small about Tater Chip’s personality. As the shelter director said, “She’s a hoot!” Recently, her charisma may have saved the Jack Russell Terrier/ Chihuahua’s life. The 18-month-old, spayed pup was abandoned outside a Dollar General. Although Chip must have been terrified, she approached […]

Celtic, who’s only six months old, has learned so much, so quickly at the shelter. He learns because, like most pups with Labrador genes, Celtic wants to make people happy. The tilt of his head, in his photo, and the eyes that focus on the person talking to him show how much Celtic wants to […]

After Zyra was spayed, someone took her home to recover. That’s when the shelter staff found out this 10-month-old, medium-sized dog is amazing. Zyra, who looks, behaves and learns like a Border Collie/ German Shepherd, sparkles with intelligence, alertness and energy. And Zyra wants to please and learn new tasks. Although she’s still a pup, […]

Boots has a rare talent. The pretty, spayed, elegant, tuxedo-wearing lady makes a home peaceful. Her quiet presence makes wherever Boots is feel comfortable and calming. Even though Boots is very small, her willingness to snuggle when asked adds a sensation of love. Not every cat has these qualities and abilities. They take time to […]

Thelma Lou, a long-haired, tuxedo cat, with a tail described as “floofy”, would have been a ball of fluff, just a little while ago. She would have been so adorable that it was hard to believe that she was real and not a stuffed toy. Kittens like Thelma Lou might seem blessed, but often their […]