First Day

    I recently transferred from the San Diego to the Carlsbad shelter.  I have to admit, I was a little nervous to change shelter locations (I am a major creature of habit.) But now that I officially know the layout and what not at Carlsbad (north) I am super excited for many new adventures.
     October 11th, I met a wonderful lady named Michelle at north so she could show me around. She introduced me to some other volunteers and staff, took me on a whirl wind through the maze (shelter) then told me to call her if I needed anything... OK... I can do this. After I took a deep breath, I walked the whole grounds again slowly and got the feel of it, much better. North has a way better layout than central did. I then got all my necessities together and got to work.     
     Marley was the first dog I took out that day (stay tuned for his blog post) he is such a great boy! We walked the grounds which are awesome, great trails and play yards for the dogs to, well, be dogs! While playing ball with Marley, I got to know Leslie, a fantastic volunteer that has been there for over 5 years! Leslie was telling me that they have adoption events where us volunteers can pick a dog to take... awesome! Later that day I found my pick for the next outing, Chloe... Yes, I am in love again! 
     So all in all, this was a great change. I am meeting some great people, amazing dogs and see fantastic things happening in my future volunteering at the Carlsbad shelter. To top it off, north is right around the corner from Brett's work. He can come meet my lovely doggies I brag about and take me on lunch dates now and then... yesterday was Sushi, thanks babe!
     It has been a long couple of months and it is finally time to put some TLC back into my blog, which will hopefully assist in our canine friends finding their forever homes. I will be posting dogs again soon... keep an eye out for one that may just steal your heart away!

Robbie

Meet Mr. Robbie! What a handsome boy.

My ID number is A1420328,
my necktag number is C781

Tiny

      This beautiful girl is Tiny. Why the name? I'm not sure, she is an average size pittie, go figure ha-ha. They estimate her age to be about a year old, she is very calm for such a young dog. I absolutely love her and how gentle she always is. She is such a sweet girl that just wants someone to love her. Poor thing is getting stressed out at the shelter, she needs to find a home fast. All though she does know sit and down, I think someone just used her for backyard breeding and didn't even try to teach her much... but being a pit, she is super eager to please so I know she will learn fast. Tiny loves people and her favorite place to be is in your lap. When I take her out of her kennel, she wants to sniff and check everything out, but as soon as I sit down she books it to my side and waits to be petted.

     If you or anyone you know can help save Tiny please do so. Also, please share her far and wide as I think her time may be very limited :-( Everytime I see this sweet face, she tugs at my heart strings, I hope to see a very happy ending for this amazing animal. Right now Tiny is at the San Diego animal shelter on Gaines St. Her ID number is A1397676 and her Tag number is C544.

Katie - Has been Adopted!

     Every week or so I come home from the shelter and tell Brett all about the new "love of my life" ... Well guess what? Katie is SO the love of my life! Just look at that face! When she first came to the shelter, I was very worried about her, she was shutting down fast. Today I walked in there and it was like a whole new girl, so excited to see me and eager to get out and go on an adventure. Katie walks very well on leash, knows sit, down and is "getting" stay. The shelter staff determines her age to be about a year and a half. 

     Talk about a gentle dog, she just melts in your lap and gives the sweetest kisses. If I had my way I would take her right now, BUT I can't so I am counting on one of you. :-) Trust me, she would make the perfect companion. I'm not exactly sure on this because I have not had a chance to do an interaction with her and another dog, but she seems to be calm around them going in and out of her ward. As far as kids go, Katie is another one of those "Mama dogs" I always seem to blog about so I think she would do well around kids. 


     Please consider Katie if you are looking to add a member to your family. She curently resides at the San Diego animal shelter on Gaines St. ID # A1427664 Tag #196. Please share her with everyone you know in hopes to find her that loving home she longs for.

Tigressa

     Meet this pretty girl, Tigressa. OK some of the volunteers at the shelter are kinda silly when it comes to naming the dogs... But you get the point :) She's a beautiful brindle. The shelter staff listed her age as 11 months, but I think she is a little older... maybe two years old, but she still has that puppy spunk! Sadly, I don't think anyone has taken the time to teach her any commands, but she is SUPER smart and eager to please so she will pick things up quick. Tigressa has definitely had some puppies and the great news about that is, it has made her a wonderful and gentle mama dog.


    It is urgent that we get her out of there as her time is limited! :-( If you or anyone you know is interested in giving this sweet girl a second chance, please leave me a comment here or email me for more information. She is oh so deserving! Right now Tigressa is at the San Diego animal shelter on Gaines St. ID #A1394995 Tag #C724

Harley

This is Harley, he is the shelter stud muffin! This Pittie/American Bulldog is about 2 1/2 years old and already neutered. He is super friendly to all dogs and people, such a lover boy! He knows sit and stay already and because he is so treat motivated he will pick up on anything really quick. Harley walks right next to you on leash (which is fantastic because he is a big boy ha ha) Don't let his size fool you though, he is gentle as can be, just melts in your lap. This guy really is a big goof... I just love it! From his cute little under bite to the way he throws his paws in the air while he runs full speed at you then slams on the brakes, he is sure to win someones heart and hopefully a spot in their home.

Harley is currently at the San Diego animal shelter on Gaines st. His ID number is A10409517 and tag number is C531. If you or someone you know is interested in this wonderful dog please email me or leave a comment here.

Raven

So this silly girl is Raven.... and she is just that, SILLY as can be! When I took her out for a walk, every time we past someone in the hallways she just HAD to say hi, such a people lover. She is about a year old and so full of life, this girl is ready for an adventure! When we went to the play yard she jumped right in the kiddo pool... I really don't think she was familiar with it, it just looked so fun she HAD to do it! She knows sit and shake already and is so smart teaching her more will be a breeze. When I first saw Raven I thought her coloring and markings looked like a beagle, then when we went outside and her nose was basically glued to the ground, I was convinced she's pit/beagle... who knows though. I did not get a chance to see her with other dogs but I really don't think there would be a problem as she seems to LOVE everything.

Raven is currently at the San Diego shelter and looking for a forever home where she can shower you will love and joy. Her ID # is A1417114  and tag #335. Please contact me for more information.