Got some time this weekend?

Hi folks, Penny here. If you've got some time free this weekend, I'd be happy to take you for a walk! Really, anytime, it would be no trouble, no trouble at all. I'd even be happy to play a game of fetch, you know since it is the weekend and all and  it's time to relax.

You can also visit with my friend Golden Boy, that's his picture down below. He's a Labrador Retriever mix and loves to walk. Like me, he gets really bored hanging out in the kennel all day.

Golden Boy asked me to tell you that he may seem a little excited and energetic at first, but after about 15 minutes of walking, he's smooth as silk.

Some dogs are like that.

Good Girl!

"Good girl Penny!" I just love hearing that!  That's what most plain brown dogs like me love the most - a little attention. Sure we love mealtime, rawhide chews, a great roll in the grass, but more than anything, we love to be petted, scratched and talked to. One little "Good Girl" from a human and it makes my whole day!

Penny from Heaven!

Hi, I'm Penny! It's great to be a guest blogger here at Plain Brown Dog. I'm looking for a home and I've heard the readers of this blog just love dogs and are great at helping plain dogs like me find a family.

Let me tell you a little about myself. I'm an adult shepherd mix who just loves people! I've been hanging out at the Halifax Humane Society since October where I've become quite popular with all the volunteers. They say it's because I'm so gentle and a great dog to walk on a leash. 

Shucks! Leash walking is a piece of cake! I've mastered much more difficult tricks like "sit," "stay," and "come." 

Please help me spread the word that a brown dog named Penny, who's quite affectionate and gentle, is looking for a family - either adults or a family with older kids preferably. I'll be letting you know even more about what I'm up to this week, so check back in or better yet, come out and meet me at Halifax Humane Society!

Do you like to shop?

If you like to shop, and you love a bargain, visit the new location of the Halifax Humane Society's Thrift Shop. Open noon to 5 p.m. Mondays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, the new shop is located next to The Coffee Cup restaurant in Holly Hill at 1027 Nova Road, in the Holly Hill Station Plaza. Donations are always accepted. Monies raised support Halifax Humane Society and all our furry friends.

If you like to shop online, plans are in the works to create an e-Bay store for the HHS Thrift Store where you can shop and support HHS from the convenience of home. More details on that to come.

Free Food With Adoption!

Our friends at Pedigree have a special offer for people who adopt a shelter dog - free dog food! Pedigree Food for Dogs campaign offers a free month's supply of Pedigree dog food to those who have adopted a shelter dog through Feb. 2010. Visit the link below to get the form to mail in with proof of adoption. You can keep the free food for your new family member or donate it to a shelter of your choice.

http://www.pedigree.com/03Adoption/Adopt-A-Dog/Adopt-Free-Food/default.aspx

Thanks to Mutzy's family for passing along this delicious tidbit!

Have a Very Mutzy Christmas!

Here's a very special Christmas Greeting from the dog that started it all here at the Plain Brown Dog blog. Mutzy (formerly Misty) and her new forever family sent a Christmas Card thanking everyone for helping her find such a great, loving home this year. She and her new brother Joe (pictured on the card to the right) are enjoying the holidays at home with Amy & Brian!

Host A Pet for the Holiday

Petfinder is helping local animal shelters nationwide with a campaign that encourages people to foster a pet for the Christmas holiday. Inspired by the Hallmark movie The Christmas Dog, Petfinder and local animal shelters are asking for volunteers to Foster a Lonely Pet for the Holidays. Volunteers are asked to take in cats and dogs from Dec. 21 trough Dec. 26 and the shelters will provide all the supplies needed during that time - food, crate, toys and bowls. 

Why should you foster a pet for the holidays? Here are just a few good reasons:

1. Reducing the number of pets in shelters during the holidays gives shelter staff and volunteers a bit of a much-needed break.

2. Allowing a pet to spend time in your home can help improve the pet's training and disposition, making him or her ultimately more adoptable. 

3. If you've been thinking of adopting, this holiday foster program will give you a chance to see if adopting is right for you.

4. If you've never considered fostering a pet, this is the perfect time to give it a try. It's not very hard and while it can be tough to let go when a permanent home is found, it is very rewarding. 

5. It's better to give than to receive, right?

Visit the Foster a Lonely Pet link above to find a participating shelter near you and the Hallmark movie The Christmas Dog is now available on DVD and makes a great gift for the pet or animal friendly person in your life!