CHIEF AND CHARLIE MAKE IT UP NORTH!

YEAH for Chief and Charlie! Both were rescued by their doggy angel, Janet! Chief and Charlie have gone to wonderful foster homes up North (they arrived on Saturday) and are closer than ever to finding their forever homes! Thanks Susanna for helping out and a HUGE THANK YOU to the FOSTER PARENTS for giving these guys a chance (we seriously could not do this without you)!

WE NEED IMMEDIATE HELP...SERIOUSLY

As winter approaches (and it's approaching quickly), we need foster homes more than ever. The Marion Shelter gets calls daily about stray dogs, particularly when it is cold. As it stands, there are literally NO spots left in the shelter. In fact, most kennels are housing 2 dogs. Precious little dogs and puppies are having to live outside in the cold (the temperature tonight is falling at or below freezing with windchills making it feel even colder...) To make matters worse, several of the dogs houses are not even fit to house our sweeties (they have large cracks and/or many leak). If anyone could donate good quality dog houses, that would be wonderful as well, but foster homes are even more critical.

When you walk to your car and complain about how cold it is, please take a minute to think about the homeless pets who are having to endure this weather 24/7. If you personally have a pet that lives outside, please winterize their home well (and that doesn't mean just giving him/her a blanket- those feel like ice cubes after a while). It is a myth that animals don't get cold because they have fur coats (it would be equivalent to you having to stay outside wearing your coat- do you think you'd be comfortable?). We urge you to consider fostering- we will provide whatever is necessary to the best of our abilities (e.g., food, crate, etc.). At least spread the word...tis the season to give. If you no longer need your crate, please think about donating it (it's tax deductible!).

UPDATED PICS OF CLYDE AND HIS NEW BUDDY, ASHLEY JORDAN!

Poor sweet Clyde is still looking for his forever home. He LOVES being with "his people"- car rides, cuddles, etc. He also gets along very well with other dogs, but adores being the center of attention even more. Clyde deserves to have a wonderful family life. He just recently began playing with sweet Ashley Jordan.

Ashley is doing fantastic! She is finally feeling well and has gained several more pounds (she too is looking for her forever home). Both had a blast running in the leaves. Ashley is much more playful now. She is a bit unsure about new people, but warms in time. Once she gets to know you, she falls in love. Ashley also ADORES car rides- even if just down the street! Please help these two find wonderful homes! Call Allison at 901-240-9848 if you need additional information. Remember to click on the pictures for enlarged views.

POOR FLORENCE NEEDS A TEMPORARY HOME ASAP!

So sad...Florence had a temporary foster home, but they can no longer keep her. She is once again homeless. The urgency is because the shelter has NO SPOTS (and we mean NOT ONE) left for her. We are desperate to find a place for Flo- if you can help, please call Joan at 870-739-1145 or Allison at 901-240-9848. She is a senior gal who is super sweet.

HAPPY TAILS FOR TEDDY & JULES!

Remember Teddy & Jules? Well, thanks to Darren (who if you remember, drove all the way from Wisconsin to pick them up) they are living in a fabulous home! Now named Apollo and Amber, you can definitely tell they are loving life! Thanks Darren for the update and for providing them with a loving home!

STILL LOOKING FOR LONNIE

Lonnie is a gorgeous, male Pitbull that went missing from the Marion Animal Shelter on Wednesday, 10/15 between 6:00 - 10:00p. Please help us to find this wonderful dog!

We are offering a $350.00 reward for any information leading to Lonnie's safe return - no questions asked/confidentiality assured. We just want him back and safe.

Please look at these pictures - post flyers wherever you can think of (local supermarket, vets office) Or print the poster from FidoFinder.com

http://www.fidofinder.com/dog_poster.php?id=140427&phone=870-739-1145

If you have seen Lonnie - please call Joan, 870-739-1145. Help us to get this boy back to safety.

DON'T FORGET ABOUT BOGIE...

Sweet Bogie came to our shelter in June 2008. From there he sat at the shelter for several months, waiting from someone to see what a wonderful dog he is...Then the shelter was full - again...Bogie was moved to a boarding facility where he waited some more...Bogie tested positive for heartworm and has undergone treatment - but he still needs a loving indoor foster of forever home to go to. Bogie is spending many many hours a day living a small cage due to lack of space. This is no way for any dog to live - can you please help?

Bogie is 2-3 years old - and a very sweet boy. He gets along well with other dogs and would enjoy a canine companion in his new home. Bogie is a lover, not a fighter - please let him share his love with you.

Click here to see more pictures of Bogie

If you have room in your heart and in your home to foster or adopt Bogie - Please contact:

Alison Carroll Tel: 901-240-9848
Joan Welche Tel: 870-739-1145

Thank you for caring!