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FOSTER homes, ADOPTIVE homes, and sponsors NEEDED!
Hi, I’m Winnie! I’ve been asked to describe myself briefly here, so that you can decide if I’m might be a good addition to your family, so here goes….I’m a 1 year old pit bull terrier who was found as a stray back in December. I was picked up and spent 2 months in an overcrowded shelter, and people started talking about what they were going to do with me now that there was no space. Talk about stressful! I barely slept at night, wondering what was going to become of me. Then a rescue group saw my picture and heard the staff talk about what a sweetie I was and they offered me a place to stay! I was so lucky. I weigh 48 pounds, am spayed, microchipped and updated on vaccines. I have been going to basic obedience training for several weeks now. Everyone there says that I'm incredibly smart! I pick things up very quickly and will hang on your every word. I am very treat-driven and would like to continue learning with you. I’m an active girl, and love to get exercise. However, I will also turn right over and stay still for belly rubs! A snore like a piggie sometimes when I'm napping. I like meeting new friends. I am good with dogs, but barking dogs scare me (I’m kind of a big baby, but don’t repeat that). I love riding in the car and am comfortable in a crate.  So, are you looking for a new addition? Consider me, please!
PLEASE VISIT OUR "CANINE LINKS" PAGE TO SEE MORE DOGS AVAILABLE FOR FOSTER OR ADOPTION.
FAQ: What is Happy Paws Happy Homes?
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Answer: HPHH is a shelter outreach group that assists shelters and rescues with dogs that are trying to find their forever homes. These are some of the ways we help homeless pets:
  • We offer educational programs to schools and community organizations about pet overpopulation, responsible pet care, spay/neuter, and the adoption option.
  • We provide no-cost consulting services to adopters and potential adopters about animal care and behavior.
  • We provide transportation for animals to and from shelters, rescues, homes, adoption events, and veterinary visits.
  • We conduct adoption follow-up visits/calls.
  • We provide the ideas and manpower to begin and sustain initiatives that will enhance the lives of shelter animals, such as spay/neuter programs and the introduction of KONG toys to keep shelter dogs busy and happier.
  • We maintain local shelter websites and other forms of adoption advertising.
  • We conduct pre-adoption counseling and home visits to match families with the right dogs for their lifestyle.
  • When funds are available, we cover veterinary costs for shelter animals who need special treatment.
CAN'T ADOPT?
There are still plenty of ways to help homeless pets!
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Sponsor a dog (this is a monthly or one-time contribution to help care for and feed a pet while they are waiting for their forever home)
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Foster a dog (foster families provide a home for a homeless pet until an adoptive family comes along)
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Volunteer to transport, help with fundraisers, spread the word about our services
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Have a group? Consider one of our educational presentations!
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 Donate to our tax-deductible cause so that we can help more animals
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Encourage friends and family to adopt their next pet
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Spay/Neuter ALL of your pets. Contact us for information on financial assistance with spay/neuter
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Shop on-line at www.igive.com/hphh or www.bloomees.com and help us raise funds for our cause


 




There are 45 cats and dogs for every person born. Only 1 out of 10 dogs born ever get a home. Only 1 out of 12 cats born ever find a home. 800 dogs & cats are KILLED each HOUR in the U.S, because there are not enough homes for them. Americans spend MILLIONS of dollars to round-up, house, feed, euthanize and dispose of homeless pets EACH YEAR! Please spay or neuter your pet!
Video: What animal rescue means in the poor West Virginia mountains...
Fantastic Pit Bull Advocacy Video