Meet the Houndhaven Dogs!

We are very sad to report that we had to say goodbye to Buster today. Due to problems with his liver that manifested a few weeks after we got him, Buster was very sick. He rallied for a bit, and we were hopeful that we could help him, but ultimately we lost the battle.  We take comfort in the fact that we believe we will see Buster again in
Heaven and that he will have all the toys he wants in the meantime.

Jamaica is a happy, energetic dog.  She loves to go for walks.  She can be a bit sneaky - and she is known to counter surf, so she will need a family that keeps counters clear and keeps an eye on her!  She is going through heartworm treatment, which means no running and playing with other dogs right now, so she’s a little bit lonely.  She should be ready for adoption in March / April. Look at how cute she is - she looks like she is smiling!

Look how healthy he is!!  Here is is snuggling on the floor at his foster home and also a picture with Charlie - his foster brother and Houndhaven alum.  Pray for Charlie - he’s had 2 seizures and his mom and dad are taking him to the vet to figure out why.

Lexi is an energetic girl and last week, I discovered, she can catch treats in mid air!  yes, gorgeous and talented - it’s winning combination!  She is playful and walks well on a leash.  She gets really excited when she knows she is going for a walk and she can hardly sit still!

This is just the sweetest girl ever!  She is calm, well-behaved and walks well on a leash.  She still has energy and does not seem like her age at all. She has one blue eye and one brown - look at this face!  She sits for treats and loves to snuggle.

Sweet Duke is enjoying life as a dog - his heart condition has improved with medication, so he is now allowed to run and play in the fenced yards with other dogs.  This shy dog has proved to be the dominant one amongst his playmates - probably because they are all younger pups who look up to him (literally).  He’s had to take on a leading role in this pack.  Duke has never been formally trained, so he could use some help because he likes to chew and jump.  But he does know how to SIT and he is house broken (no accidents at the shelter.) Duke is still a little leary of using his doggie door at the shelter and isn’t easily coaxed.  He eats well, has lots of energy, and is still sometimes on the shy side.  You can meet Duke when we bring him to Petsmart on the weekend.

What a cutie pie!  This guy is all alone with no one to play with at Houndhaven.  His siblings have been adopted and he is too little to play with the big dogs at the shelter.  Turner is still a puppy, so he will need LOTS of attention.  He is not yet housebroken and loves to chew things - as one might expect of a puppy.  His coat is a beautiful dark golden coat colored caramel.  It’s too soon to tell how big he will be.

Beau is the French word for handsome.  And that is the perfect word to describe this dog.  He is gorgeous.  He’s a medium sized chocolate lab with a gorgeous shiny coat.  He’s more like a milk chocolate color than dark chocolate.  He is happy, walks well on a leash, is house broken, and loves attention.  He knows how to sit but would prefer to go for a long walk.

Bradford is slowly gaining weight - his hip bones are not quite as visible.  And his coat is starting to get its luster back.  He is having a tough time medically - he hasn’t been feeling well.  Poor sweet guy.