Helpful Hearts
No animals are euthanized at Adopt-A-Pet for want of a home. Any pets not adopted become possible permanent shelter residents. HELPFUL HEARTS is where people who can't adopt a pet can become a sponsor to some of our more permanent residents. Those animals are the ones most would call "undesirables". . . old, chronic illness, or just too scared of the outside world to be adopted. These animals might remain at the shelter for the remainder of their lives unless the perfect home arises for their circumstances. Some of these animals were never socialized as babies and then dumped as scared adults or came to us with disabilities, illnesses or simply as senior citizens that were thrown away by their families.
Each of these "less than fortunate animals" is beautiful in our eyes. They deserve and receive the same daily love and care as any more adoptable animals at the shelter. When you "adopt" a Helpful Heart, you will receive photos, status updates, and a condition report of your chosen pet. Support of the Helpful Hearts program assists us just like a fostering family, and we provide the hands-on care for you. Your assistance helps with increased veterinary, medical, and special dietary costs frequently associated with these aging and special-care animals. We hope you will take a look at the pictures and short descriptions below and consider "adopting" one of these beautiful creatures.We believe you'll be very glad if you chose to participate!
Interested in helping support one of the (Adopt - A - Pet)'s residents by becoming a Helpful Heart? To obtain the donation form, please click here, fill it out and we will send you a picture of the pet of your choice, along with a brief history and updates. You may also phone or email us for the list of available pets.
Note: Pets with a "HH" next to their name currently have families helping them out.
Here's a quick look at some of our "helpful heart" residents:
| Abby
(HH) Senior female,
Shepherd Lab mix.
Climbs fences but doesn’t go over,she likes to see what is happening on the other side. She is timid but not aggressive.
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Aztec
Senior male,
Jack Russell.
High energy but very sweet when he gets to know you.
Adult only home.
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| Bailey
Young female,
Domestic Short Hair.
She is a very pretty young lady.
She is looking for a special person and home to take her in. She is Feline Leukemia Positive.
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Caprice
(HH) Senior female,
Yellow Lab mix.
She was hit by a car but had no serious injuries.
She is very shy, sweet and gets along with other dogs.
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| Charity
Senior female,
English Pointer.
She was in very bad shape when she came to the shelter.
Has had some health issues but doesn’t keep her down.
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Cody
Adult male,
Jack Russell.
Adults only, no children, does better with men.
Has to have it HIS way, cage aggressive.
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| Danny
Senior male,
Shepherd mix.
Guards his possessions and doesn’t like male dogs.
In 2010 he was diagnosed with cancer and had to have his leg amputated.
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Deisel
(HH) Senior male,
Husky mix.
He is a very friendly dog, gets along with most other dogs.
He is very friendly. Loves going for short walks.
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| Figgero
Senior male,
Cocker Spaniel.
He is hand-shy, doesn’t like you to take him by the collar
and gets defensive if scolded.
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Gracie
(HH) Senior female,
Beagle mix.
Chronic ear infections. She is frightened by loud noises and will go over, under or through a fence.
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| Isaiah
(HH) Adult male,
Persian.
FIV positive.
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Juliet
Adult female,
Jack Russell Terrier.
Can be aggressive towards other dogs. She chooses who can handle her. No dogs, No kids.
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| Lawrence Monroe
Adult male,
Domestic Short Hair.
He was abandoned, wasn’t in good shape when he was found. Partially blind, upper respiratory infection, bad skin disease due to ear mites. He is also FIV Positive.
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Lincoln
Adult male,
Domestic Short Hair.
Loves to be held, very sweet would make a great lap cat. Leukemia positive.
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| Lona
Adult female,
Domestic Short Hair. Does not like to be held.
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Lucky
Adult male,
Domestic Short Hair.
Loves to be held, very sweet would make a great lap cat. Leukemia positive.
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| Lynette
Adult female,
Jack Russell Terrier.
No cats, no kids, no dogs. Can be nippy with kids, happy with just one adult person. Guards her food and toys.
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Maggie
(HH) Senior female,
Chow mix.
She is shy but friendly, would cope in a home with another friendly dog and a patient, adult owner.
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| Mickey
Adult male,
Pit Bull mix.
He is not aggressive. Needs an adult only, no other pets and fenced yard is a must.
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Midnight
Senior female,
Domestic Short Hair.
Ten years old. She is her own boss. If she approves of you she is a sweetheart, if she doesn’t SHE WILL LET YOU KNOW.
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| Newton
Senior male,
Newfoundland.
Very protective of his person.
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Pierre
Adult male,
Pit Bull mix.
One of a litter of 9 left in a box on the shelter door step.
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| Princess
(HH) Senior female,
Labrador Retriever mix.
Very reserved and can be nippy if you don’t respect her space.
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Regina (Edwina)
Adult female,
Yorkshire Terrier.
Very scared and timid, afraid of men, loud noises, and fast movements. Does not do well with young children. Adopted and returned a couple times. Needs a special person with lots of time and patience.
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| Rosie
Adult female,
Domestic Short Hair.
Depending on her mood, she can be friendly and lovable or have quite an attitude.
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Sadie
(HH) Adult female,
Collie Sheltie mix.
Very sweet, just very shy until she gets to know you.
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| Sara
Adult female
Domestic Medium Hair.
She was abandoned on our doorstep with her 5 kittens. She is FIV Positive.
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Shawn
(HH) Adult male,
Beagle mix.
Would do well inside and outside. Preferably no other pets.
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| Snickers
Adult male,
Manx Bob Tail.
Does not like other cats but sweet with people. He has to be cleaned daily, he doesn’t do it himself.
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Stu
(2HH) Senior male,
White Shepherd mix.
Gets along with other dogs, doesn’t like to be left outside for long, would do best with an adult home and access to a doggie door.
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| Sugar
Senior female,
Domestic Short Hair.
She is a big girl. She likes free space and does not like to be handled. Can be affectionate but it is only on her terms.
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Stu
(HH) Senior female,
Domestic Short Hair.
Can be temperamental, gets along with some cats. Front declawed.
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| Thor
Senior male,
Pointer mix.
He gets along with most dogs but can be scrappy with some males. Good natured.
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Tony
(HH) Senior male,
Staffordshire Terrier.
Has always been friendly to people but can be intimidating by his 4 ft bouncing in his run.
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| Zena
(HH) Senior female,
Domestic Short Hair.
Chronic upper respiratory disorder. Very temperamental, doesn’t like to be held, likes to keep to herself. Seems to be little hard of hearing.
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