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Meet the Department Store Litter (7 weeks 5.6.13)
This was a group of 10 orphans that came to us from Cobb County Animal Control. They are sweet, fluffy and absolutely adorable puppies.

We will continue to add photos as we take them!

Harrod, Lord, Dillard **ADOPTED**, Neiman ** ADOPTED** & Nordstrom

Saks, Gimbels and Bergdorf (below) the girls!

2 more coming!

Meet the Royals! 2 girls / 2 boys
Just over a month (4.30) these little orphan babies (4) came to us from Dekalb Animal Control. Hand fed and nurtured by foster family, they are now all doing great and starting explore the outside world. 

Right: Harry & Pippa
Below: Kate & Wills

This little girl was also a turn in to Cobb County Animal Control. She was very timid when she first came to us. In the last two months she has started to gain her self confidence and you can see her grow everyday into a comical, entertaining, and loyal little girl who is absolutely brimming with personality. She loves to play with both her foster sister Rosemary, and her other small friend. She is usually the last one to say time for a nap, but when she does she loves to curl up with Rosemary, or better yet her foster mom on the couch. She has learned to come when called, and definitely knows the word treat. Car rides are a special treat that she loves. She is house broken, but as any puppy still needs to go out during the day. She would love to find a furever home that had other dogs and someone who understands they would need to be very patient with her when they first bring her home.

If you love the little ones, she is the perfect little girl for you!

Tia Maria | Border Collie Mix | 47 pounds

Momma Tia Maria came to us with her new babies from a local animal control facility. The pups are all adopted - now it's this sweet little girl that needs to find her forever family!

Meet Winston | 3.22.13

This adorable little boy is about 1.5 years old and our best guess bull terrier / boxer mix. He is a real people pleaser. He, by luck, has come to us twice. Third time for this guy is a charm!

Winston is vetted, neutered and micro-chipped.

Winston is not a cat's best playmate he find's them a little too frisky for his taste.

Meet Lola | 6 months | Boxer Mix
This pretty little female was found by a good Samaritan roaming around and was very malnourished. She nurtured her for the past 3 weeks. She checked out perfectly at the vet. She is estimated to be 6 months old and weighs about 50 pounds. The vet said she will not get much bigger than her current size. She has had her first set of shots, rabies included. She will be spayed and micro-chipped.

She loves other dogs, cats, and is housebroken. She is very sweet and will cuddle up with you on the bed at night to sleep. She even walks off leash and never runs away. Played all day today in play day - a true sweetheart of a dog!

Outback | M | 9 months - 7.4 lbs | Chihuahua :)

This little guy was turned into Cobb County Animal Control with his brother (adopted).

Outback has not been adopted. He is a super little boy. Plays well with my 2 big dogs, loves attention, playful, jumpy beanie, and all around a nice little guy.

Both are absolutely adorable and VERY playful. They are not intimidated by much and love to jump on the 2 big dogs at the foster home. They both love affection. When they are not chasing each other through the house - they are wrapped up in each others paws! Cute, cute, cute - you can't stop watching them!     

Deer Chihuahuas are the largest of the Chihuahua breed, with the males standing about 12" at the back and the females 10-12". The legs in this type are proportional, being as high as the body is long, and lend themselves to fewer health ailments. Deer Chihuahuas can weigh up to twenty pounds and live about twenty years.

The deer Chihuahua is a well rounded, happy animal that will gladly snuggle with three other Chihuahuas, all on the same master's lap.

You can see some of their videos on our Facebook page!

Fanta | Hound Mix | 5 months (May.13)

This VERY handsome boy is the last of a litter of 10! Fanta is one adorable, laid back, hound dog! He's as you can see absolutely spectacular in looks, but he is also playful and loving.

You see Fanta and you think - tom boy! He has a great nose for things and the personality that comes with it. Loose skin and loose with his kisses - that's our favorite soda pup!

Right: Fanta

Beautiful & Sweet Mom Soda - ADOPTED - below!

Molly | 4 years

We got this beautiful little lab mix with her 4-week old pups from another rescue. Molly is a great dog - great mom and an all-around family pet. Her foster has enjoyed having this playful girl in her home. If you are interested in mama Molly please contact Mutt Madd-ness.

Molly is housetrained and fully vetted - she is a beautiful young lady.
 

Guinevere |Female | Fully Vetted | Housetrained

This mommy is a Boxer mix and we think between 4-5 years old. She came to us in January, a day after her babies were born, from  Paulding County Animal Control.

If Guinevere has captured your interest, please contact us.

Dexter | M | American Bulldog Mix | 1-2 years

This BIG boy is a handsome lug. At 80+ pounds when he wants to sit in your lap there is no saying no! Dexter was rescued by our trainer Rachael from Dekalb County Animal Control - and we are glad she did. He is a BEAUTIFUL BULLY boy and we love him. Dexter is fully vetted. 

Mercury | 10 months 4.1.13 | Lab Mix | M

This handsome little guy is the last of the Mohicans! He is the remaining pup from our our Rock 'n Roll litter.  As you can see he is cute as can be--playful, smart and just your all-American boy.

He is a great family dog. Mercury's foster thinks he's the best ! He loves playing with their two dogs and the boys. And when it's time to settle - he's quite the love bug. Mercury loves car rides, chase and a good bone! 

YOYO | American Bulldog Mix | 1.5 years

Hi! I'm Yoyo. Yep, just like my name implies, I am fun and goofy. I would make a great kids' dog! I love to play, and make sure you love kisses because I have plenty to share. Sometimes I don't like being alone, so I'm better off if you put me in a crate. I may act upset at first, but I'm fine as long as I have a bone to keep me busy. I am a big boy, so only let big kids/adults play tug of war with me. You'll see how strong I am! Anybody can play fetch with me, though. I bring the ball back nicely. I also like the challenge of taking walks with a doggie backpack. So, take me for nice walks and let me carry your water bottles for you! It'll be good for both of us!

Anyway, if you're looking for someone who looks tough but is just a big teddy bear, I'm your boy! Please give me a great home. I had a tough life (my ears prove it), and I'm ready to love and be loved!
Deuce and Yoyo (R) at play, BFF's!

Maggie | Staffordshire/Corgi? Your guess :) | 1.5-2 years

This little girl is approximately 1.5-2 years old. She is being fostered by a family with 4 other dogs and children. She gets along very well with everyone in the family. She is a leaner- she loves to do a little loop-d-loop and get her tush on your lap.  She loves attention and is very playful.  She walks well on a leash and enjoys the dog park. 

She unfortunately had a ruff beginning - although she does not show it. She was found tied to a tree, covered in fleas and ticks and starving. She was also pregnant. She did not deliver her dogs, she was spayed and fully vetted. She has been lovingly nurtured by her foster and she is doing great. She is becoming a healthy, happy girl. Maggie would love to find that forever person or family! Is that you?  

Albie | 1 year 5 months (5.13) | M | Terrier Mix | 35 pounds

Many of you read about Albie on our medical page. She has gone through surgery to restructure her jaw that was damaged when she was attacked by another dog. She has healed and is now waiting to find her forever family.

From Albie's foster family:

"Albie is a sweet, happy-go-lucky dog. After a rough start, and surgery to repair a jaw injury, she has been professionally obedience trained, and is living successfully in a foster home with another dog, and two older children. She knows verbal and hand commands of sit, stay, down, and correction tones. We are working on heel, and come. She is still learning to walk calmly on a leash - the birds and other dogs she meets are just too exciting for her. But she can get her energy out when in the backyard.

She loves to sit next to you, leaning slightly so she knows you are there, or sitting at your feet (or ON your feet!). When you sit on the floor, she climbs right into your lap! She is well socialized with other dogs and goes to doggie daycare / play time kennel weekly.
Albie's favorite place is outside in a big fenced backyard. She loves the stimulation of the birds, the squirrels, the sights and sounds, and room to run. She spends hours each day outside, even in the rain! She loves car rides too. She is house trained and crate trained. She has been trained with a pinch collar and sees the collar as a positive sign that she is going on an adventure - eager to wear it.

Albie needs a calmer home, a dog-savvy family, and a fenced yard big enough to run! She thrives on routine, and needs owners who can help her stay calm during transitions, which is just maintaining her obedience training. Her excitement can overwhelm her training to sit or stay, so she does need reminding often. She has a few "puppy" tendencies still, but she's just a year-and-a-half. She loves to chew on her Kong, deer antlers, and other tough toys.

Albie comes with a free dog trainer session with her professional trainer, Jared at AlphaNine, to get you started off right!

Sadie | F | 2.5 years | Black Lab/Border Collie Mix

Sadie's owners are not in the position to continue to treat the skin sensitivities (allergies) that Sadie occasionally presents with. The vet appears to have her allergy abated with a special dog food and generic allergy medication. Sadie is a gorgeous lab and the perfect family dog!

From the owner:
"Sadie is a great dog. She will be 2 years old August 1st, we have had her since she was 12 weeks old. She is a solid black lab, mixed with something; we can not tell what she is mixed with since she looks, as well as her demeanor, is dominantly lab . She is spayed and micro-chipped. She loves everyone and everything. She is an indoor dog, since we do no have a fenced in yard, but she loves to be outside. We take her to run and play at my mom's where there is a huge fenced in yard. She is potty trained and leash trained. She loves car rides and baths. She knows several commands. She knows "sit", "shake", "go lay down" (when we are eating dinner we tell her to "go lay down" and she will lay down right at the doorway of the dining room), "let's go potty", "go to bed", "get your toy" and a few others things we say to her when we play. She gets along well with our son (he is 15 years old) and did well with my nephews when they were in town (they are 2 and 4 years old). She is good with our cat and our miniature schnauzer, who plays rough with her. The schnauzer is 1 and he likes to "wrestle" with Sadie when she is laying down on the floor, or nibble her ears or her tail, and Sadie doesn't even care. If she wants him to stop, she will just get up, walk away and go lay in her bed, she's never bit at him or anything. She is a very laid back loving dog...classic lab through and through! Her favorite "treat" is an ice cube. We put one in her water bowel and she looks like she is bobbing for apples trying to get it! She likes to snuggles. She is a 80 pound lap dog!"
 

Lexi | Young Adult - Lab Mix | F | Fully Vetted
 

This dog is AWESOME! She is trained, sweet and looking for a family to love. She is a young beautiful lab mix. She loves to play, take long walks and runs, loves her chewies and toys. She is playful and enjoys the affection of people. She is housetrained and knows some basic commands. If you are looking - she is a great find.

We feel Lexi is best suited as an only-dog family;  she is selective in regards to the dogs she will tolerate and those that she will not. She is a very loving - affectionate dog and deserves someone that understands her personality.   

Ivan |Hound Mix | Male | 3.5 Year Old | 45 pounds

Ivan is a young, playful dog. Ivan is very sociable and loves interacting with other dogs and with people.

Ivan would love an active outdoor partner - he thinks walks, runs, hikes and camping are pretty great things.

Ivan UPDATE (May 2013)

Notes from a foster (7.12)

I want to thank you for suggesting that I foster Ivan. He is a love.
Truly. He has only been with me since Tuesday, and he has already settled in nicely. He is a wonderful house dog. And Girl, for me to say that is something. Just poll my friends. I am very particular about my house being clean and orderly and I wondered how Ivan would adapt to that, but I have to say, I have not had to make any corrections with the exception of trying to sleep with me at night. I corrected him the first night and he has been fine thereafter.

I told you about coming home one afternoon to find him on my bed sound asleep with the TV on (I had forgotten to turn it off when I left I guess.) It just warmed my heart that he felt comfortable enough to take a well-deserved snooze on my bed. Since I don't care if he naps on my bed and he knows not to get onto the bed at night, all is perfect as far as I am concerned.

Ivan is quite the comic as well. At least he makes me laugh. He is so full of joy and is so very playful. I like how when he is playing with some toys and seems to have so much fun with them, he comes into my office to share his fun. Since he has been with me, his walking has improved greatly. He doesn't pull nearly as much. The Easy walk collar is used on long morning walks, but I now attach the leash to his normal collar. I suppose the harness is a reminder that he needs to stop pulling and enjoy the walk.

We are also enjoying running through the backyard. Ivan runs back and forth with a tennis ball in his mouth and I try to catch him! Since he is quite the athlete, I can only manage to tap his back as he races by me. Now that he has been with me he seems to have his own built in barometer for knowing when he has had enough and settles down with a cold drink of water and a quick nap.

Now that Ivan has a landing pad, he seems much calmer. I think he would actually do well at adoptions eventually. I just need to get him to be around a few of the neighbor kids to see how he reacts toward them.

For the longest time I have wanted to foster dogs in need, and I wondered how I would be able to let them go to another family. Time will tell how well I will adjust. Ivan is a true love. I love having him around. Thank you again. Julie

Ivan is housetrained and fully vetted.

GUEST DOG | COCO

This little girl was found chained and starving in a yard. A neighbor made the brave move to rescue. Coco is now on the mend with the support of many. Her foster mom Kristen is trying to find Coco her forever home and we want to help in those efforts. Every dog deserves a good home and every good home deserves a dog! If you or anyone you know is interested in knowing more about Coco,please reach out to Kristin at  krstnczer@yahoo.com

More on Coco - follow her here:
http://www.facebook.com/groups/rescuecoco/

THEN AND NOW...

Meet Guest Dog Jazz

4 year old red nose. Fully vetted and is current on shots and spayed. She gets along well with other dogs (males for sure) and requires a fenced yard. She was surrendered when her owners sold their home and did not want to take Jazz.
 

For more information, contact Carol at 404.226.3770

Meet Guest Dog Missy

2 year old female good with other dogs.
Current on shots, spayed.
 

For more information, contact Carol at 404.226.3770

Meet Guest Dog Duke

5 year old male that needs to be an only dog. He is very sweet with people and is fully vetted. He was surrendered when his owners decided to move and not take Duke with them.

For more information, contact Carol at 404.226.3770

Meet Guest Dog Rocky

Rocky is about 7 months old and full of fun. He wants to be where you are. He stays close by when I am working in the yard, and even helped me pull some ivy off my trees. He loves to chase sticks and loves his toys. He is good in a crate, walks on a leash and very seldom barks, even at strangers while going for walks. He is house trained and barks if he has to go out.

He is still learning not to jump, and because he is young, he is active. He gets along with my dogs. I don’t know about cats. He is neutered and up-to-date on his shots and heart worm negative.

He will make a great family dog, but because of his size and activity level, he would be best with older kids.

If you are interested in a great dog contact: Tony Lanius Cell Phone 770-363-6755

Meet Cami - short for Cameo

This little girl was found in abandoned in a neighborhood and lived on her own for 6 months until she was rescued in late April.

She is 6 to 7 years old, fully vetted and is an adorable and affectionate little lap dog. She chases cats, so is best suited in a home without cats and in a home with older children.

She loves to take walks, car rides and is very smart and obedient.
If you are interested - this is a guest dog and Carol (foster mom) can be reached at 404.226.3770