Medium Size Dog Big on Heart

Plain Brown Dog had a chance to spend some time recently with a boy who is really big on heart. Shane is a medium sized Sharpei mix. He may look like a big dog in his pictures, but in person you'll see Shane is very slight in build. PBD accompanied Shane to a recent Petsmart adoption event. It was the first time Shane had been to one of these events, and he was a little shy.

Shane is a quiet, friendly dog. He's very playful but gentle in his play. He can sit on command and comes when called. When spending time one-on-one with a volunteer, Shane is outgoing, happy and sweet. But Shane needs some help to come out of his shell around others. Shane can be timid in new situations.

Once you win his trust, Shane will have you smiling and laughing because he's such a funny and friendly dog. Once you're his friend, you'll be on the receiving end of a lot of sweet Shane kisses!

The Sasha Report

There's a special dog at HHS looking for a home. While all the dogs are special, I guess you could say this one has a special advocate. Sasha is a sweet girl who has really benefited from some extra love and support from one of the shelter's most active volunteers.

In the last few weeks with the volunteer's help, Sasha has become calmer, more engaging, and her behavior is now on par with a dog who's been in a loving home with lots of hands-on attention. She's been a regular at the Petsmart Saturday on-site adoption events which has gotten her a lot more exposure to potential families. She's now more than ready for a forever home.

Sasha is a little on the skinny side. But the staff and volunteers at HHS have been doing all they can to fatten her up a little. What would really help is having a secure, safe, stable home to spur her appetite.

Please help all of us here at PBD spread the word that sweet Sasha is ready to be a full time pet.

Hey Ladies!

This is a message for all you ladies out there.

Would you like to have a partner who listens to you no matter what you're talking about or how long you talk?

Would you like to have a partner who is always happy to see you?

Would you like to have a partner who gives you unconditional love? Who doesn't care what you weigh or whether or not you have make-up on?

How about a friend who's content to watch whatever you want to watch on TV each night and lets you have total control of the remote?

Then adopt a dog. When you adopt a dog you'll get a best friend for life.

Visit the HHS website today or stop by a shelter and make a real love connection!

Donor Steps Forward For Heartworm Help

A very generous donor has come forward to pay for the treatment of Golden Boy's heartworm. While he is in treatment, the Halifax Humane Society is looking for a kind soul who would be willing to foster this loving dog. Many dogs and cats at shelters need a foster home while they are going through treatment or are healing from injury or illness. The good thing about a foster home is that it gives the animal time to recover, but it also re-familiarizes the dog or cat with a home environment. This makes the transition to a permanent home easier for both the pet and the future pet owner.

If you'd be interested in fostering our great pal Golden Boy while he is treated for heartworms, contact the Halifax Humane Society. HHS would also be happy to talk to anyone about its foster program who might be interested in volunteering their home for a temporary time to help an animal in need.

Mark your calendar

All us Plain Brown Dogs will be at Petsmart in Daytona Beach on Saturday, April 24, checking out the people to see if there are any we might want to adopt. If you'd like to be adopted by a Plain Brown Dog, come on out to Petsmart beginning at 9:30 a.m. Saturday so we can meet you.

Also, check out the new redesign of the Halifax Humane Society's website.

Share your stories

Plain Brown Dog blog is looking for stories with happy endings to share with everyone. If you've adopted a shelter dog and subsequently fell in love with this new best friend, we'd love to hear about it.

To share your story, send an e-mail to me at flnativemom@gmail.com with your tale (pun intended) and a photo if at all possible and we'll post them here on our site.

Thanks for sharing!