tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35847681898673295002024-02-02T02:24:25.645-08:00Some Doggy's Hero"My goal in life is to be as good of a person my dog already thinks I am."Some Doggys Herohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15142399911290830762noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584768189867329500.post-80185508585287257592013-01-04T19:29:00.000-08:002013-01-04T19:31:28.846-08:00Lady Piglet and Family<span style="font-size: large;">Here are a bunch of pictures sent to me from Lady's new family</span><br />
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Her favorite pastime - begging for treats!! <br />
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Lady gets her own ottoman!<br />
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Dad on his recliner <br />
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....or "play" with the kids.<br />
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Looks like she hasn't lost all her puppy yet.<br />
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She is definitely learning some much-needed manners though! </div>
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She goes on long walks through all the wide open spaces surrounding her new home. Finally lots of room for her to get out all that energy! And no dog-filled parks to distract her<br />
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Lady is allowed into the stores in her new town!! What a lucky Pig!! In the letter from her new Mom, she says that Lady is living the dream and "so many folks around here are taken with her beauty!!!"<br />
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So not only does she have a loving family, she is the beauty queen in town.<br />
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Mom and Lady. Nothing but pure happiness and love in both of their eyes. This picture about sums up how perfect a match Lady and her family have turned out to be.<br />
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Have you ever seen such a tired Piglet???<br />
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I hope to meet up again with Lady Piglet in the future. Until then, I know she is loving her new life. She found a home that she really deserved with such a kind and loving family that deserved another great dog. Good job team!</div>
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Thanks again to everyone. If you are interested in bringing a new member into your family, consider adoption! There are a number of shelters in the Philadelphia area with animals that desperately need your help. Lady was from: </div>
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<span itemprop="telephone">We worked together through ACCT's PenPal program. If you would like to volunteer your time, shelters also would greatly appreciate your help as well. </span></div>
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<span itemprop="telephone">Stay tuned for either my next PenPal dog or updates on my upcoming dog non-profit. If you are interested in getting involved with that project with me, send me an email for more details at SomeDoggysHero@gmail.com or follow me on Twitter to find out when I get things rolling @SomeDoggysHero </span></div>
Some Doggys Herohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15142399911290830762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584768189867329500.post-58056167886448414152013-01-03T22:28:00.000-08:002014-03-05T12:51:06.157-08:00Lady Piglet Says Goodbye to Philly (Update...Finally!!!)<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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This is looonnnnggggg overdue!! But Piglet did find a home...just in time!! And her new name is Lady... I like to think of her as Lady Piglet.<br />
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The home she found could not have been more perfect for this rambunctious, lovable pup.<br />
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Her original fosters, Deb and Regina, kept up the work marketing her to potential adopters. All the hard work paid off and a friend of Regina that lives in Maryland talked about Lady Piglet to a coworker. It turns out that coworker's parents had two pit bulls of their own, but both passed from old age. It had been about a year of being dog-less and they decided they were ready to bring home a new baby.<br />
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Kristi and I talked over the phone for a while and I told her all about Pig. Deb was in contact with Kristi's mom over email as well. Having lived with Pits before, she was well aware of the high energy levels and the mouthiness. She couldn't wait to meet with her and I had a great feeling about this home.<br />
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Kristi drove up from Maryland the day before my scheduled surgery and met me at my house in West Philly. It was a gloomy, overcast day with some rain, but we made the best of it and took Pig to the puppy park around the corner. They got along great and Kristi knew her parents were going to love her. We headed over to the shelter to finalize the adoption.<br />
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After Piglet officially had a family to call hers, we drove back to my house to pack up her things and get them on the road. They had a few hour drive ahead of them out to central Pennsylvania. She was moving to a great home with lots of land and two loving parents (and a big sister, Kristi!).<br />
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As they drove away with Piglet looking back, I felt so proud of all the hard work that every one put in to help find Lady Piglet a forever home and want to thank anyone that helped by networking and reaching out to people they knew who might be interested in adopting her. A special thanks to Deb and Regina for taking her in originally and ultimately making the connection necessary to get this done. You all made it possible. That was the first time I was involved to such a great extent in finding a home for a shelter dog. It was very frustrating and hard to handle at times, but it was immensely rewarding and something I cannot wait to do again. <br />
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Since Lady Pig left a lot has happened. I underwent my surgery at the University of Pennsylvania a week later than scheduled. My entire thyroid was removed as well as lymph nodes on the side because it turned out the cancer spread. That operation really knocked me on my butt and I did not get back to work in the week that I planned. It took about two weeks to get back to the PHA. I went through a radiation treatment to get the last remaining thyroid cells around the surgical site, but my doctor told me it did not spread! Hearing the news that your cancer has not spread anywhere else is just an unbelievably exhilarating feeling. I finished up my last co-op there and decided that at the end in mid-September, I would step down from my position and focus on school full-time. So much had happened in only a matter of months and I needed a break. <br />
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School has been a tremendous amount of work and I am now thankful for taking the break from working as I am still getting used to life without a thyroid. I have not been back to the shelter to pick a new PenPal yet, but cannot wait to get back to working with the dogs! Over these past months I have done a great deal of thinking and have decided to start moving forward with a Non-Profit Organization in Philly that I have had in mind the past couple years that will involve dogs.<br />
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Tomorrow I will be posting again with tons of pictures from Lady Piglet's new family. They absolutely love her! They sent me a roll of pictures of her in her wonderful new home.<br />
<br />Some Doggys Herohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15142399911290830762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584768189867329500.post-69782612659476307802012-04-30T20:43:00.000-07:002012-04-30T20:43:23.719-07:00Adopt Piglet Marketing CampaignPiglet has been having a blast here at the house! A few quick updates...<br />
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<li>Piglet does NOT get along with other dogs. She should go to a home with no pets. We are working on it, but for the time being no other dogs. She is iffy with cats.</li>
<li>She met a couple who was interested in her, but she was not a good match since they have friends with other dogs. </li>
<li>We have been taking long walks in Fairmount Park using the Gentle Leader and that works wonders! She walks like such a lady when she has it on. </li>
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Unfortunately, Piglet is now on a deadline. I am getting surgery May 16th and she needs to be out of the house by the 15th at the latest. After surgery I will be unable to care for her while I am recovering.<br />
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So I introduce the Piglet Adoption Marketing Campaign. Please share with anyone you know who might want to bring home this loving, rambunctious girl.<br />
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Anyone interested can contact me at somedoggyshero@gmail.com <br />
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<br />Some Doggys Herohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15142399911290830762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584768189867329500.post-4364852661114188972012-03-24T11:14:00.001-07:002012-03-24T11:24:34.665-07:00Spring Break 2012: Pig and Ken Vacation in West Philly and an update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR7Dz5loMbT4Wj7gzwCL5zk_GQXrT3AoOfHSOdAMCvkfaY9LSH3MAZbVLaajhJmfjvW7PVqe_AhBsQYBuYuf8q1QoQyiuYEFWVG71UPXCYJXqOUm34XPeqpW8y9RkAWyWYvuU0Bu-p1nk/s1600/IMG_1184.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR7Dz5loMbT4Wj7gzwCL5zk_GQXrT3AoOfHSOdAMCvkfaY9LSH3MAZbVLaajhJmfjvW7PVqe_AhBsQYBuYuf8q1QoQyiuYEFWVG71UPXCYJXqOUm34XPeqpW8y9RkAWyWYvuU0Bu-p1nk/s400/IMG_1184.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />
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Piglet is staying with me for Spring Break for the next couple weeks. A lot has happened since she was fostered by Deb and Regina. She was doing well with them, but Regina had severe allergies to Piglet so staying there long term is no longer an option. They tried finding her a home before Spring Break, but no leads followed through. So Pig moved in for the break and we are going to work on her manners and training and finding her a permanent home. A big thanks to Deb and Regina for trying with Piglet! Only wish the circumstances would have been better.<br />
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Deb and Piglet!<br />
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Today Piglet got a bath!! Deb and I washed her in the bathtub and she was so well-behaved!! <br />
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It seemed like she was somewhat nervous about it, but she stayed in the tub. <br />
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All dried off and looking like a pretty Pig. Look how shiny her coat is!! <br />
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Pig is such a ham!! See her new toy in the corner? She already took a chunk out of the toe; a Kong is what she really needs. <br />
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Piglet started working on clicker training. We worked on associating the clicker with treats. It's a great method for a dog like Pig who is all over the place with her attention. The basic idea is that when the dog does something good, you "click" to let them know they did something good and that a reward is coming. So we started off with "look" to get Piglet to learn to look you in the eye and focus her attention only on you. This is helpful for all types of situations where diverting attention to yourself is important. She was catching on very quickly. Deb noticed that it helped with her nipping because it gives her an outlet for her energy and an activity to do. <br />
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After the bath and training, she was all pooped out. She took a little nap while we watched a movie.<br />
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Piglet is adjusting to life in a house really well!! She still needs a forever home, so if you are interested, contact me at SomeDoggysHero@gmail.com.Some Doggys Herohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15142399911290830762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584768189867329500.post-4900048484734824852012-02-12T14:29:00.000-08:002012-02-12T14:29:09.022-08:00Piglet Finds a Foster??Last week Piglet went for a walk in the neighborhood around the shelter. Using a harness, she is learning to walk very well on leash. When we got back from the walk we worked on "sit" and Piglet got it down. She can get distracted at times, especially when other dogs are walking by, but overall she has mastered "sit." <br />
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We ran around the parking lot to get some extra energy out and then went to hang out on the lawn. Piglet really likes belly rubs, but she is still learning to not be so rough and mouthy when you get down to play with her. She sat on my lap and watched the other dogs coming and going. Since she had sit mastered, I tried to work on "down" with her. She learned it so quickly; she's a very smart girl! She only does it when you have a treat in hand, but pretty soon she'll have that down pat too. <br />
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On Saturday, Piglet got out of ACCT again. I took her to Drexel University to meet a friend interested in fostering her. <br />
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She met the neighbors cat, Fluff, but he was scared by Piglet. She was very curious about him and stared at him, but did not seems aggressive towards him. After Fluff went away she kept trying to climb the steps, refusing to believe her leash could stop her. <br />
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We went on a walk around campus so Deb could handle Piglet a bit and see how she behaves. Piglet got her picture taken with Mario the Drexel Dragon!<br />
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On our way back to Deb's house, Piglet met a cat on the street. The cat did not like her, but when we tried to walk around it, it stalked Piglet! It followed us up the street, cutting across lawns and jumping out from behind cars. Piglet never barked or growled at it, just stared with her inquisitive look on her face. <br />
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When she was done playing freeze, she started exploring. She wasn't too sure of the hardwood floors are first and it took enticing her with some treats to get her to go down the hall. There is a backyard with a long run for Piglet to run around in, so we took her out back to explore. She had so much energy to get out! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOzPPdHyxQz25DCxOdrjvMud1PfgRJ7kJQBKtwQYddNI82ydnHeDkFF_DMfLSMafEBTOvJAJ5N576CEnSRj21DjiVlm2W3_nCvoVjhz6G6gilzQas0FIvKlLZWJP0Uv8Jr86jx4QYFXCQ/s1600/IMG_0781.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="200" width="135" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOzPPdHyxQz25DCxOdrjvMud1PfgRJ7kJQBKtwQYddNI82ydnHeDkFF_DMfLSMafEBTOvJAJ5N576CEnSRj21DjiVlm2W3_nCvoVjhz6G6gilzQas0FIvKlLZWJP0Uv8Jr86jx4QYFXCQ/s200/IMG_0781.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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Deb really enjoyed the meet with Piglet and she wants to foster her!!! Her roommate was out of town, so hopefully their meet will go just as well and Piglet will be out of the shelter before the week is through!Some Doggys Herohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15142399911290830762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584768189867329500.post-59980739163492462652012-02-01T20:25:00.000-08:002012-02-01T20:25:47.091-08:00Getting Out of the ShelterOn Saturday, Piglet went on a trip to Penns Landing/South Street. She was excellent in the car and sat in the back quietly the entire time. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPG_Qt9GUf1CYzJDftpL6G7WQ1aVxqOG_lLeOaqx6PsFF9_ZZlZawZ-QczdyOsJ-qaYmJm-LewoqWIJc9hvXmyXKaJuoFEel5SXFQD0TIiXGHnupN2VsJIy-XHupDn7G5erR4fATklzF8/s1600/photo-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="200" width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPG_Qt9GUf1CYzJDftpL6G7WQ1aVxqOG_lLeOaqx6PsFF9_ZZlZawZ-QczdyOsJ-qaYmJm-LewoqWIJc9hvXmyXKaJuoFEel5SXFQD0TIiXGHnupN2VsJIy-XHupDn7G5erR4fATklzF8/s200/photo-3.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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We walked around the Penns Landing area, but there weren't too many people out and about. Piglet saw her first horse; a horse farm probably is not the home for her! She barked at it until we could distract her. <br />
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She is learning to sit, so at every red light we tried to get Piglet to sit before we crossed. There was a lot going on, but she was starting to understand. She has so much energy and curiosity that sitting is not her top priority.<br />
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Piglet is still looking for a foster home. The ideal foster will be free to take her to UPENN for treatment of her mammary tumors. If you are interested in fostering Piglet, email somedoggyshero@gmail.com or head down to ACCT at 111 W. Hunting Park Ave.Some Doggys Herohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15142399911290830762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584768189867329500.post-80392930501815191912012-01-27T07:55:00.000-08:002012-01-27T21:32:05.271-08:00New Pen Pal: Piglet...needs urgent foster!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNJAvddHTpNHTH4trf8RwrNFw7hYFaF8GsNj9-_44lGhhiU7Jmfwpm49uYqL4kaLZNpXzympxjXZ2v8Zb647h31rQdR6-ovV6qWHwi_wo7eiobdLU9S5VItSbhWhnnt8z42XAuFM-XJLs/s1600/PA802_21981958-2-pn.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 252px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNJAvddHTpNHTH4trf8RwrNFw7hYFaF8GsNj9-_44lGhhiU7Jmfwpm49uYqL4kaLZNpXzympxjXZ2v8Zb647h31rQdR6-ovV6qWHwi_wo7eiobdLU9S5VItSbhWhnnt8z42XAuFM-XJLs/s320/PA802_21981958-2-pn.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702345120850693362" /></a><br />It's been a while since I've had a Pen Pal, or even been to ACCT. I recently got back into it and picked a new Pen Pal. Her name is Piglet and she is a 1-2 year old Staffordshire Terrier mix, roughly 30 pounds, and it looks like she has already had a litter of puppies. <br /><br /><br /><br />She is a very wiggly, friendly dog and is always moving. She needs some work on her leash manners and how to sit, but we will be working on that. She has no food issues and seemed okay with cats.She shows some interest in toys, but usually just runs after it and then doesn't pick it up. She showed more interest in running back and forth with you. <br /><br />Just today I got some news about Piglet. She was chosen to be spayed, but upon checking her, doctors believe she has mammary tumors. Fortunately, she may be admitted to a special program at UPENN that removes, biopsies, and treates qualifying mammary tumors free of charge for the entirety of her life. To qualify to be evaluated, she MUST go to a foster home ASAP. Thos foster will need to be available to take her to appointments at UPENN as often as once a month for follow up treatment. <br /><br />If you or someone you know sounds like a good match to foster this little girl, please contact me ASAP at somedoggyshero@gmail.com or go to ACCT at 111 W. Hunting Park Avenue, Phila., PA and ask for Piglet.<br /><br /><br /><br />**For more information on the UPENN program, copy and paste the link below.<br />http://www.vet.upenn.edu/PennVet/PennVetConnects/ShelterMedicineProgram/ShelterCanineMammaryTumorProgram/ForSheltersandRescueOrgs/tabid/1491/Default.aspxSome Doggys Herohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15142399911290830762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584768189867329500.post-33706001532367871952010-03-22T15:46:00.000-07:002010-04-02T12:38:16.755-07:00Penn's Landing<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCb7XQOis9s1rLMIdcsDB1GhJ1Q6hH7vhn4IeqeoWaN2DPNR3FDrY4suN3Z00ROEjKPbBYWfYC0xCmi0uhGO7ON_ZOFH9f_kDop2r8k3HC2RzB_PQRzZNEfhyphenhyphen0kHwx5CwRDe5nb7NPpeo/s1600-h/IMG_2183.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCb7XQOis9s1rLMIdcsDB1GhJ1Q6hH7vhn4IeqeoWaN2DPNR3FDrY4suN3Z00ROEjKPbBYWfYC0xCmi0uhGO7ON_ZOFH9f_kDop2r8k3HC2RzB_PQRzZNEfhyphenhyphen0kHwx5CwRDe5nb7NPpeo/s320/IMG_2183.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451609771090056322" /></a><br />With all the beautiful weather, I wanted to take Rex out to enjoy it. We went to Penn's Landing on Saturday and walked to South Street too. <br /><br />He was wearing an "Adopt Me" vest, which was a great way to market him. Many people came up to me to ask about him or about the SPCA. A few couples were very interested in him and hopefully come in to adopt Rex!<br /><br />He was great the entire time. Whenever I take him out I make sure to have a tennis ball with me. If he sees anyone playing with balls he goes crazy so I give him one to carry around with him. <br /><br />A few times throughout the day, Rex would just throw himself down on the ground and hang out for a few minutes before he decided it was time to go again. On South St, he even got to see a magic show!!<br /><br />If you are interested in adopting Rex, email me at SomeDoggysHero@gmail.com or come to ACCT at 111 W. 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He came in to ACCT as a stray on January 5th.<br /><br />He loves to play ball and usually brings it back for you to throw again. He will pull when going on walks, but calms down after he gets the excess energy out. I've been using a harness on him, which helps control him when he pulls. <br />He is very good at sit now and immediately sits so he can have his ball thrown or get a treat. <br />Next we'll be working on "down" and "stay." <br /><br />I took Rex out of the shelter for the day and we went to Penns Landing for a long walk in the nice weather. He walked very politely and he had a great time.<br />When riding in the car with him, make sure he is securely buckled in! He wiggled out of his harness and before I knew it, he was in the front seat trying to get in my lap. He loves benches and as soon as we get out to the dog run to play, he sprints to the bench to chew his ball.<br /><br />Rex is a loving, playful, adorable dog who would love to find a good home forever.If you are interested in Rex, email me at SomeDoggysHero@gmail.com or come to ACCT at 111 W. Hunting Park Avenue, Phila., PA.Some Doggys Herohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15142399911290830762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584768189867329500.post-22682705264053567742010-03-02T15:46:00.000-08:002010-03-02T16:47:11.549-08:00Update on SnoopSnoop went to a foster today!!! I'm so happy for him and hopefully he'll do great there. After a few weeks at the foster he will be moving to a rescue once he gets a clear bill of health. <br /><br />Last Thursday I went and visited with him. We were beginning to get our "huge" snowstorm when I took him outside. He didn't seem overly thrilled with the snow and after about ten minutes he wanted to go in, but he's still super skinny and was starting to shiver. <br /><br />I tried a harness on him and getting it on him was a struggle! He is super wiggly and every time I would try to put it on him he just licked and hugged, but eventually I got it on. He seems to walk much nicer on that than a regular leash and doesn't pull as much with it. <br /><br />We went into a quiet room to play and work on obedience. He already knew sit pretty well, but that was it. I started working on down. He didn't understand at first and just stared at my hand. Eventually I convinced him to lie down to get his treat.<br /><br />My last day with him was last night (Monday) and as usual he was very happy to get out of his kennel. I got his harness on and we went outside to the parking lot where we walked a few laps. He still needs work on his walking manners, as he will grab his leash and start playing tug.<br /><br />He found a stick in the parking lot and took it and starting running in circles. He was so excited and happy!! I tried to get a video, but it was too dark.<br /><br />We went back inside to the room again to work on his sit and down for awhile. He still remembered down! His attention wasn't really there last night so I didn't work with him too long and instead played with him since it was our last night together.<br /><br />He got a yogurt bone, which he finished in less than 5 minutes. Then I sat on the floor with him and he got in my lap and cuddled with me until it was time to go back. He is the sweetest little dog and I really hope he finds a good permanent home. Good luck Snoop!!!<br /><br /><br />I'll be picking my new Pen Pal in Thursday.Some Doggys Herohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15142399911290830762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584768189867329500.post-35073469821624538322010-02-22T20:56:00.000-08:002010-02-22T21:45:47.872-08:00Meet Snoop!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_PqvKsuxvoSAsgRO1ipt231dxnmxwIaHi7Tlx-Sn4s20lZrsUvnXdKjsRmplhhwkMDm7VqX9fpqmELy8oVqkQi21q2f8dODoFxBI8ao1N7TTN4dDC1ntR2MDk3TiULsAOIe7nQaEh4F0/s1600-h/P1040229.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_PqvKsuxvoSAsgRO1ipt231dxnmxwIaHi7Tlx-Sn4s20lZrsUvnXdKjsRmplhhwkMDm7VqX9fpqmELy8oVqkQi21q2f8dODoFxBI8ao1N7TTN4dDC1ntR2MDk3TiULsAOIe7nQaEh4F0/s320/P1040229.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441310981274268434" /></a><br /><br />On Valentine's Day, I met an adorable, wiggly, loving Boxer/Pit mix named Snoop. He came into the Philadelphia SPCA Acct with non-contagious mange after his owner surrendered him. I cannot imagine how anyone could give up this sweetheart. He is sure to steal anyone's heart who spends even a few minutes with him.<br /><br />He is a 6-12 month old white and tan male. For such a young pup, he does very well socially. He's great with people and even dogs! Anyone who gets close enough to his face will quickly be covered in doggy kisses.<br /><br />I asked to be paired with Snoop as part of the SPCA's Pen Pal Program, but was told he had been adopted! I was so happy he found a loving home and knew he would play and kiss his new owners all day. <br /><br />Sadly, after only 2 days, he was returned. The people who were fostering him were playing with Snoop and their children. Snoop chased after the sleds and tried playing with the sleds at the bottom. Unbelievably, the fosters called and decided to return him because they felt he was being aggressive. <br /><br />After spending 4 hours with Snoop, I did not see a single aggressive act from him. Even when another dog snapped at him, Snoop just looked at him with a questioning look on his cute puppy face. <br /><br />So today, I went to the SPCA on Hunting Park Ave for my first night as Snoop's Pen Pal. He really dislikes being in the kennel, but as soon as I get him out and give him a hug, he perks right up.<br /><br />His mange has greatly improved. He looks so much better than he did last week. His scabs are healing nicely and hair is beginning to grow back.<br /><br />We went for a walk in the parking lot. He does like to pull and occasionally when he gets a bout of energy he whips around and plays tug with his leash. It's really hard not to laugh at his goofy antics! We will be working on his leash manners next time I go in to see him.<br /><br />If you are interested in meeting Snoop or have any other questions about him, contact me at SomeDoggysHero@gmail.com or visit the PSPCA ACCT, 111 W Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19140.Some Doggys Herohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15142399911290830762noreply@blogger.com0