Shelter Stories -- 2/16/15

Drake is a sweet young dog who has been in three different homes. A volunteer dog trainer took him as a youngster to give him what he needed to be a well-rounded pet. His first adoptive family had children, fenced yard and experience with dogs but Drake was hyperactive, so they enrolled him in obedience training and were told he needed another canine companion. They could not accommodate another dog, so he was returned to our shelter. We put him with Buddy, another Beagle, and he seemed to do fine. A young couple adopted Buddy and Drake, but after a couple of weeks, said Drake was jealous of Buddy and returned him to the shelter. We hope that a home with no children or dogs will give him a chance because he is a sweet guy.

The Long family found a home for their foster boy, Short Stack, a tiny black Chihuahua mix who they said was one of the best of many they have socialized, loved and adopted. They now have Emmy, a Miniature Pincher mix puppy who is back with brown eyebrows and was adopted at Petco but returned because she chased their dogs and nipped -- Jean says she is "just a whole lot of fun."

Simone, a brown medium girl who had been at the shelter for a few months found a family -- the mom and young daughter were totally smitten.

A very large Staffordshire Terrier was found wandering the streets alone and brought to the Humane Society. The intake person thought he was a neutered adult with short legs, but the teeth indicated a young puppy. A family with kids took him home and understood that he may always have short legs, but his body will be large.

Two pretty female blond small Terriers were left in a kennel after dark near the Humane Society. Luckily, Terri noticed them and now they have been checked for heart worms (negative), given all vaccinations and spayed. They are still a little frightened but want to be petted and get in your lap (go to blythevillepets.petfinder.com). We believe they are so bonded that a home together would be to their benefit.

Does your dog want to share your fruit snacks? You can share watermelon, blueberries, oranges, cranberries, bananas and apples. Do not share grapes, figs or avocados.

Donations, honorariums or memorials can be sent to Blytheville Humane Society, PO Box 1855, Blytheville AR 72315. Dogs and cats inspire us to be our best self.