Another lover-boy from SLA!

Nelson #A1086347 available NOW!

This truly wonderful dog was turned in to the shelter by owners who claimed "he doesn't move." Really? Guess that is because they brought him in starving, every rib visible. Guess that is because when questioned, "Do you play with him?" they answered "We don't have time." All you out there -- come to the South L.A. shelter and see Nelson strut his stuff. Put a toy in front of him and he will pick it up, put it in his mouth -- then wiggle and shake -- rhumba, samba, chacha, he's learning to break dance too -- whatever you want.

Nelson (A1086347, 2 years old, lab body, pit face) is one big love -- he's mushy and scrumptious!!! Kenneled with other dogs and he's been fine. They sleep together and eat together -- and Nelson is probably teaching them a few dance steps after hours in the kennels. Who knows?

Save this guy and you won't stop smiling. Call the South L.A. shelter at (213) 485-0117 or -0119. And please let us know that he is dancing with you now.

Andrea & Mindy

ivegonetothedogs@gmail.com

(323) 363-4909

Chuckie's IN LOVE... just in from the SLA shelter

This terr-ier-iffic scruffer (A1088903, 3 years old, already neutered, has been on alert since January 31st -- as his "owner" called Animal Services to pick him up after he was hurt!!!) is as cute as the breed can be -- just with a little extra height and weight (53 pounds). That makes him all the more lovable. Chuckie has been in ISO alone and is grateful for even the slightest attention. He sits by the door, waiting for you to put the leash around his neck, and away he goes, unconcerned about other dogs barking at him or those that he meets face to face!!! Takes treats gently, gives very polite and sweetheart kisses. Make no mistake about it -- Chuckie's on a mission -- to find a new home. If you can help with this venture, please call the South L.A. shelter at (213) 485-0117 or -0119. And kindly let us know as well -- it is so heart-warming to hear that the dogs we've spent time with are now happier than ever. Many thanks, Andrea & Mindy ivegonetothedogs@gmail.com (323) 363-4909

Please boycott all pet stores selling puppy mill puppies!

The Shelter Pet Project: New HOPE for homeless pets

http://www.theshelterpetproject.org/

The Shelter Pet Project: A series of print and TV ads supporting pet adoption

The Shelter Pet Project is the FIRST Ad Council campaign to focus on pets. The project was announced in September of 2009 and is just getting off the ground.

The Shelter Pet Project is a major Ad council campaign run with support from the Humane Society and Maddie’s Fund. If successful, this campaign could be similar to past historic campaigns that have become part of the country’s vernacular such as Smokey Bear’s “Only YOU can prevent forest fires” and McGruff’s “Take a bite out of Crime.” The power of these ads running nationwide can change the common misperceptions of animal shelters and help end the killing of adoptable animals all over the country.

Why is this important?

Some statistics:

According to the Humane Society there are approximately 8 million animals brought into animal shelters each year and only 50% or 4 million find homes or go to rescue. Of the remaining animals, about 3 million are healthy adoptable pets who are killed simply because they didn’t find an adopter.

In our own backyard, the City of Los Angeles is killing almost 20 thousand animals a year.

INTAKES and OUTCOMES (LA Animal Services)

Table courtesy of http://sheltertrak.com

Please help educate the public and help promote shelter pet adoption!

Join the campaign today!

Maddie's Fund - The Case for Collaboration Editorial (2006)

Maddie's Fund - The Case for Collaboration Editorial (2006)

Where are you????

Why is it taking so long to find homes for some of our incredible dogs at the shelter. I have been extolling the virtues of dogs like Roger, who at a young 8 years old is the PERFECT dog for someone looking for a chill dog who is easy going, easy to walk, just easy! Plus he's so sweet.



Then we have Buddy. He is so cute. He's like a Lab/Pit mix who is really sweet. In fact he thinks he's a lap dog! He absolutely hates the shelter though so for him it's quite stressful. He would do well in a variety of situations. He could be a family dog or with a young couple. He's young and energetic and cute as a button!


Not to mention the other dogs who are waiting, waiting, waiting... Peyton, Daphne, Bandit, Hercules, etc...What's up with that??? Please see Black Jacks Bark on You Tube for the lastest and greatest doggie videos!


Well in the meantime, make a note of this event going on next weekend...

Feb. 13th: GR2 on Sawtelle Bvd near Olympic. For a groovy art show and adorable cats & dogs to adopt go to GR2 from 4pm to 8pm to adopt!

Foxy A1079663 STILL available at WLA Shelter! She is a K9 Connection participant! A great dog who needs a chance.

Big News! West LA now has a video link on the www.laanimalservices.com website! Our own, Debbie Fan is providing the videos so you can click and see the latest available dogs right away!

This is such a valuable tool for networking too! You see them all the time from various sources and many rescues are using them to find suitable dogs. Look for BlackjacksBark on You Tube!