My name is Cloud and, these days, I mostly feel like a rain cloud: a bit heavy-hearted. I came to the shelter after I was found as a stray with my puppies (who have all been adopted), so I don't know what my life was like before all that, but I suspect there were a lot of stormy days. They tell me I'm safe in the shelter now, but I'm still unsure. It's a lot to take in. I'm learning, slowly but surely, that lots of people are kind and will treat me gently. And it's wonderful! I live for those bright
My name is Ori and I suppose I'm lucky number 13! I came in with twelve brothers, sisters, and extended relatives and every single one of them has been adopted. I'm the last one left! It's hard to believe, right? As gorgeous a girl as I am? I'm six months old now and I want to grow up in a home! I'm a super sweet puppy. A gentle, sensitive soul. I'm a little bit timid in new situations and with new people, but it doesn't take me long to warm up and start to really enjoy having my ears scratched and
I don't understand it when people say that the only dogs you'll find in shelters are pit mixes and they can't adopt because they "need something suitable for a family" or "need an inside dog" or "need a dog with a good temperament." My name is Celia and I'm all of those things. A pit mix, obviously (although there are PLENTY of other breeds in the shelter). A great family dog. An inside dog. A dog with a marvelous temperament. I mean, I'm good with other dogs and cats. I love kids so much they use me to do meet and greets
I'm ready to make a BIG CHANGE! Hello world- I'm Spaceman! And today is the first day of the rest of my life! I'm four-almost-five months old and so far, things have just gotten better and better. A kennel in an animal shelter might not seem like paradise, but it is compared to where I came from! And they tell me that my next step will be even better: an actual home and family of my own. I'm a very friendly little guy (well, a medium guy right now and still growing) who loves to play with toys, loves other
Oh HI! I'm Blossom! I'm four-almost-five months old, I'm a very good puppy, and I currently reside here at the good ol' Open Door Animal Sanctuary. It's kinda like a summer camp for really cool dogs, I guess. I don't really know. They told me this week that something pretty exciting was gonna happen. I was gonna get to be a model and tell my story! The lady with the camera kept saying things like "Come on, Blossom! Just hold still and look at me for literally one second. That's all I need," but I gotta be honest: that's just not
My name is Rain and I'm only three months old, but I'm kinda three-months-going-on-thirty, if you know what I mean. Like, yeah, I was literally just born in the spring, but I'm pretty sure I've got life basically figured out. First of all, I'm amazing at making friends. All the other puppies love me. When I meet a human, I take a flying leap right into their lap and lean in. They love it and I get to cuddle them and give them kisses. I learned that move all on my own, mostly 'cause I wanted to be in a
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Aaaaaaaand now, preeeeeeeesenting, iiiiiiiin person...ME! ...STING! (pause for wild cheering). I'm cute. I'm soft. I love to play. I'm little (4 months old). I get along great with other cats and kittens and dogs and humans and everything and everyone. I'm your typical kitten: friendly, outgoing, curious, and lots and lots of fun. Right now, I don't always have time for cuddling or being held. That may change as I grow and mature, but right now, there's a whole exciting world and it's all new to me! Like, for example, have you ever seen one of these spring toys? Oh man, they're
My name is Gummy Bear! Only, of course, I'm not so gummy. I've got teeth. And I'm a dog, not a bear. But I don't mind. You can call me whatever you like. I'm only four months old, but I've already seen a lot of different ways that people can treat dogs. The first people I knew moved away from their home and abandoned my mom. They took my siblings and me along at first, but I guess they couldn't find anyone who wanted us, 'cause they brought us back to our old house and left us in a neighbor's
