*disclaimer* not to compete with nscutigers thread about finding Bruno & Shayla homes - please help those pups out too!!*

I checked out Franklin County Animal Control petfinder list (why... because it always depresses me)
and noticed that they have 5 owner-surrendered puppies on there.
3 - lab mixes, 2 - lab/sheperd mix - all about 6-8 weeks and absolutely adorable.
these would be easy breeds/mixes to find homes.

owner-surrendered means that are euthanized immediately. = URGENT
and all animals that go into that facility are euthanized within 24 hrs to 5 days on average..
Franklin County still gasses their unwanted animals (considered crueler than injection).. takes longer for the animals to go unconcious...

i already emailed the rescue group i help out with but i havent heard back as to what space we have.
i know many of you on here - nscutiger, odie, kitty b, = many others have big hearts and help out with other rescue orgs in the area.

i'm hoping i hear back from my org and get the go ahead to go get them, or someone else does
but i wanted to bring it to everyone's attention on here.

there is also a cute corgi/jack russel mix and a few adult dogs and a siamese cat listed

http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/NC119.html
http://www.petfinder.org/pet.cgi?action=1&pet.Shelterid=NC119&preview=1

2/7/2006 9:47:25 PM

Shit like this just pisses me off. If I wasn't already getting a puppy on Saturday I'd probably do this.

2/7/2006 9:56:17 PM

The first question is if someone would be willing to foster them? XCchik do you have foster space available? I work with CARE for Animals and am in close contact with the coordinator. I know that will be her first question. My house is full right now. Please open up your home & foster a pet. All you have to give is love. All expenses are paid in full by the organization. This includes vet bills, food, toys, etc.

2/7/2006 10:26:02 PM

weird the website doesn't list any adoption fees.

2/7/2006 10:33:42 PM

ok. i have a question for those of you who foster. on average, how long do you have an animal for? i would absolutely LOVE to help some of these lil guys out, but i live in an apt with my dog, 2 cats, a hamster, and a fish. so i know already i cant take in another cat (1 litter box is all i have space for), and another dog would be fine as long as it was a puppy (small) that could go in a crate while i was gone.

2/7/2006 11:15:50 PM

I so need a dog right now

more like 3

great for friendship and loyalty, not to mention curing boredom and meeting girls

but I'm in Atlanta and living in the barracks

2/7/2006 11:22:44 PM

me and jen are going tomorow to rescue the puppies

these guys will be in need of homes so spread the word

2/8/2006 12:03:02 AM

So XCchik & I are going to pick up the 5 puppies! Yeah I know we've lost our minds, right? Anyways we will need help fostering. Just let us know. Even if you can help out temporarily

2/8/2006 12:04:53 AM

you're good people, danielle

2/8/2006 12:22:00 AM

Haha I read the thread as puppies in dire need of retiring

2/8/2006 12:27:30 AM

ugh


THERE ARE MORE PUPPIES THAN THERE ARE HOMES FOR THEM. THEY ARE NOT PEOPLE. PUT THE EXTRA ONES DOWN.

2/8/2006 12:05:26 PM

http://www.thewolfweb.com/message_topic.aspx?topic=385535

2/8/2006 12:26:25 PM

there's more people than there are homes for them as well

let's put YOU down

2/8/2006 12:27:23 PM

why would you put me down? i have a home.


put down the bums.

2/8/2006 12:39:00 PM

ok for the record, what i said sounded pretty cold hearted. i love dogs, and it saddens me that there are more dogs than there are loving homes for them. but really, if these dogs are adopted, that just means that some other dogs aren't going to be adopted somewhere else, and thus the cycle continues.

2/8/2006 12:43:08 PM

i dunno about jen, but danielle lost her mind long, long ago.

you're good girls tho

^ yeah, it's one of those weird human things. it really is funny that we see the compassion before we see the logic. nonetheless, it's good of them to try to help

[Edited on February 8, 2006 at 12:44 PM. Reason : .]

2/8/2006 12:44:03 PM

Okay so there are 3 sisters (Murphy, Kelly & Emma) plus another puppy named Dora rescued today. All are black lab mixes. Murphy & Emma have curly hair. Dora is definetly smaller and underweight- she may have some beagle/hound mix in her. All pups are up for adoption. Please either contact XCchik (Danielle) or I for more information about them. Here are some pictures of my two fosters. They are all cute as can be!


Dora





Emma





To show the size of them against my hand (they are babies ~6-8wks old)





To show the size difference btw. Emma & Dora (I believe Dora will always be smaller, hard to tell how many lbs for either right now though)





Note: Puppies will be entering the Best Friends Adoption Program soon. You can either wait and adopt through them or staight though Danielle or I. There will be screening either way to find them the best homes possible.

[Edited on February 8, 2006 at 7:57 PM. Reason : ..]

2/8/2006 7:55:07 PM

aww...they're are absolutely adorable!

[Edited on February 8, 2006 at 8:19 PM. Reason : uh. ya.]

2/8/2006 8:19:23 PM

Doggie fosters are absolutely awesome in my book...I've cared for a few and man I know its not always easy, but so rewarding...I wish I could help, but have to work fulltime and am moving to CA very soon...good luck tho girls...hugs and kisses Jen, havent seen you in forever!!!

2/8/2006 8:30:31 PM

2/8/2006 8:43:31 PM

I will post pics of my 2 tomorow. i left my camera at the office.

Murphy looks identical to Emma.
she's mellow and likes to lay in your lap.

Kelly looks like a full blood black lab
(if you hadnt seen her curly haired sisters)
she's stocky and goofy.

all 3 sisters seem to be in excellent health. no sign of fleas, mites, or worms (i checked stools).
they have good weight on them and are all very active and friendly.

we think the 3 sisters are a lab/newfoundland or maybe chow. tongues are pink and they look more like a newfie so we think that.
probably 40-60 lbs when full grown.


i will get the pics up tomorow

2/8/2006 8:57:03 PM

Kudos on the rescue! But now Bruno and Shayla have competition

skyfallen - Please do apply through an organization. If you want to foster a puppy/small dog, they will work with you. Sound Pet is who I foster through, and I told them my limit is around 40lbs b/c 1) I'm in a relatively small 2BR apt and 2) My 50lb dog is intimidated by dogs her size or larger. We also have a puppy. The fact that you have those animals will help b/c obviously you know how to take care of them.

Smath74 - Yes some other dogs elsewhere may not get adopted, but we can't say that's primarily b/c of these puppies being rescued. Sound Pet pulls their rescued dogs/puppies from facilities like the one these two girls rescued from. So you could really say that about any and every rescue and shelter. What should be considered is the fact that all rescued dogs not only are saved from a death that is not their fault, but their previous owner, but are going to be neutered/spayed and won't contribute to future generations.

I'd be happy to help foster these puppies when Bruno and Shayla are adopted. Please also check with Sound Pet about taking any in if they have space [if your organization(s) don't have room]. I know they have a couple rescues that have a high interest volume, so they may be able to.

If anyone's interested, my links:
Bruno: http://www.thewolfweb.com/message_topic.aspx?topic=384793
Shayla: http://www.thewolfweb.com/message_topic.aspx?topic=385635
Sound Pet: http://www.soundpet.org

[Edited on February 8, 2006 at 10:14 PM. Reason : links]

2/8/2006 10:09:55 PM

bttt for all the pups

2/9/2006 11:58:50 AM

Kelly^

Murphy found a home this afternoon


ncsutiger- i told a friend about shayla and they might fill out an adoption app. ( i sent em the link to the website)

[Edited on February 9, 2006 at 2:32 PM. Reason : doh]

2/9/2006 2:31:31 PM

PUPPIES DESERVE TO LIVE BECAUSE THEY'RE CUTE

2/9/2006 2:55:34 PM

Rescue dogs are the best, They seem to be more loyal. I got my Great Dane from rescue and havnt regreted in over 2 years. I now voulnteer for http://www.magdrl.org/so anyone looking for a Dane shoot me a PM

[Edited on February 9, 2006 at 5:22 PM. Reason : fixed link]

2/9/2006 5:20:07 PM

Quote :

"Smath74 - Yes some other dogs elsewhere may not get adopted, but we can't say that's primarily b/c of these puppies being rescued. Sound Pet pulls their rescued dogs/puppies from facilities like the one these two girls rescued from. So you could really say that about any and every rescue and shelter. What should be considered is the fact that all rescued dogs not only are saved from a death that is not their fault, but their previous owner, but are going to be neutered/spayed and won't contribute to future generations."

i came across the wrong way.
i love dogs.
i love people that love dogs.
i love it when people can make room and take in dogs.
it just frustrates me though because there are just so many dogs, and it seems like that every dog that gets fostered, 2 more are born and have nowhere else to go.

keep doing what you are doing. not trying to come across as critical of your efforts.

2/9/2006 6:48:31 PM

My two still need homes. My AIM name is the same jenbncsu. Please IM me if you are interested in either pup!

2/10/2006 9:32:16 PM

^^It seems a lot of ppl feel similarly. I think I remember comments like that in another foster thread I created about a year ago. I just regretably looked at pics someone was advertising on craigslist, of dogs that were close to getting put down if not rescued, and of course they just happened to be dogs that you really feel are sweet, fun, loving dogs, and it tore at my heart. I wish I could help more. Hopefully in the future when we have a house I'll be able to do so.

2/10/2006 10:16:13 PM

bttt

2/12/2006 1:38:21 AM

http://www.petfinder.org/pet.cgi?action=2&pet=5795175&adTarget=&SessionID=43eed8e676f42c41-app5&display=&preview=1&row=0&tmpl=&stat=
^ 3 shepherd mix puppies on death row
if are interested or know anyone who might be interested

it's free to pull an animal from the shelter

2/12/2006 1:46:30 AM

are you guys paying for medical needs out of pocket or is a rescue paying for it? Petsound animal hospital would probably cut you a deal to get them treated there. They are awesome about rescues. I take all of my rescues there! good luck and let me know if you need something.

2/12/2006 10:44:54 AM

I foster for Best Friends Pet Adoption
they are covering the costs and everything for the 3 black puppies pictured in this thread.

2/12/2006 10:57:09 AM

awesome!

2/12/2006 11:27:13 AM

Someone please save the shepard mix pups! They are adorable and will be very adoptable. You can find a rescue org. to fund the vet bills. All you have to do is drive to the Franklin County Animal Control sign your name and write down how many dogs/cats you are taking.

2/12/2006 12:20:29 PM

Do you still need fosters? Let us know? http://www.secondchancenc.org

We would be glad to take them in as foster babies.

2/12/2006 8:25:01 PM

I'll see if Sound Pet can take any of the three pups in, and if so I'd be willing to help pick them up.

2/12/2006 10:11:27 PM

i sent my application to foster to sound pet. but they havent gotten back to me yet. .......

2/12/2006 11:36:30 PM

Wolfeee please take the shepard mixes into Second Chance!!! All 3 pups on this thread are going to the vet tommorow & will be available for adoption in 3wks. They will soon be on the Best Friends Pet Adoption website.

[Edited on February 12, 2006 at 11:46 PM. Reason : more]

2/12/2006 11:45:32 PM

is the female lab/chow still available? I'm going on vacation next week, but I can take her after that

2/13/2006 9:21:13 AM

Sound Pet generally takes in the dogs that other rescues don't want, such as Bruno and his sister, who both had skin problems, and an Australian shepherd that needed a leg amputation. They also take dogs that are due to be gassed or past their gas date. They work with Franklin Co. pretty closely, and doing a dog run tomorrow. So that's very fortunate.

I'm sure they're looking it over skyfallen - they've been busy ever since I started plugging them, and they're also working on meetings between potential adopters and current dogs. Bruno has one tomorrow, so hopefully he'll have a good home soon!

2/13/2006 10:01:49 AM

i just want to say is we all rock


and mrlebowski- follow this link if you're interested in the lab/chow puppies. they aren't on the website yet (should be in the next few days). but you can read over the requirements for adoption and all.
http://www.bfpa.org/

[Edited on February 13, 2006 at 10:05 AM. Reason : f]

2/13/2006 10:05:45 AM

Sound Pet picked up one of those three pups - http://www.soundpet.org./images/franklin1.JPG
http://www.soundpet.org./dogs.html

Bruno is meeting potential adopters today, so hopefully I won't be seeing him again (in a good way).

I'm taking a break from fostering since it's only two weeks till Spring Break and it's very likely I'll be out of town for part of it. Keep up the good work!

2/14/2006 1:45:53 PM

awesome!
he's adorable

2/14/2006 1:48:32 PM

bttt
franklin county animal county has ALOT of puppies and dogs right now
if you help out with a rescue org and have space check the link

http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/NC119.html

[Edited on February 23, 2006 at 12:26 PM. Reason : link]

2/23/2006 12:25:46 PM

These people who let the dogs have the puppies and then turn right around and give them to a shelter should not be allowed to have pets.

2/23/2006 12:49:19 PM

bttt

u know u want a puppy

2/24/2006 12:30:18 AM

i want one!! i didnt bother sifting thru the whole post yet are the neutered/spayed?

2/24/2006 10:05:41 AM

Not yet spayed because they are sooo young (~10 weeks). I have them all this weekend b/c Danielle is out of town. PM if you would like to meet the furballs!

2/25/2006 3:13:34 AM

Someone foster these cuties! http://www.petfinder.org/pet.cgi?action=2&pet=5848167&adTarget=&SessionID=440286407c050dc9-app5&display=&preview=1&row=0&tmpl=&stat=

Just so you know... "Franklin County’s animal control facility (located at the county landfill between Louisburg and Youngsville) was originally designed as a rabies control facility rather than a shelter. Consequently, it does not have the resources to provide long-term care for dogs and cats. Stray dogs and cats are kept at the facility for a minimum of three days prior to euthanasia, while owner-surrendered animals may be (but are not always) euthanized immediately. Therefore, these animals do not have much time once they are at the facility. Further, the aging facility employs a gas chamber to euthanize animals. While the use of gas chambers is legal in North Carolina, it is not the method of euthanasia recommended by most humane organizations and veterinarians for destruction of tame/friendly dogs and cats".

2/27/2006 12:05:58 AM