Curly, ID: A173547 (DIAMOND IN THE RUFF - reduced adoption fee)
Male, Lab Mix
Intake: 10/13/11
INQUIRIES: EMAIL mcas_online_team@hotmail.com with ID

MORE PHOTOS:
Running in the dog park gets pretty hard: I'm panting over here!
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=333527590020557
An upclose shot of my gorgeous mug:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=334995636540419

For more information, please email our Online Team. Be sure to include the name and Rescue ID of the animal you are interested in.
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Beez Neez, ID: A174574 (DIAMOND IN THE RUFF - reduced adoption fee)
Male, Collie - Smooth mix, 1 year old
Intake: 10/27/2011
INQUIRIES: EMAIL mcas_online_team@hotmail.com with ID

ABOUT ME: A little shy on first contact, but very sweet and playful.

MORE PICTURES - A shot of my beautiful face:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=332893130084003

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For more information, please email our Online Team.  Be sure to include the name and Rescue ID of the animal you are interested in.
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Lil Abner, ID: A174788 (DIAMOND IN THE RUFF - reduced adoption fee)
Male, German Shepherd mix
Intake: 10/31/2011

I'M SPECIAL BECAUSE: I have an old injury on my left front shoulder that gives me a bit of a limp on that side.

ABOUT ME: Lil Abner is a special needs baby. He has an old injury on his left front shoulder that gives him a bit of a limp on that side. We think his left shoulder has probably been broken sometime in the past. He will put weight on the leg, but it definitely doesn't work quite right. He
really gets around just fine, though and he is very sweet! Lil Abner has a really funny habit of sitting up like a meerkat with both front legs hanging straight down like you see in his picture. It's so very cute and charming. He'd make a great family pet so please consider him for your home and share his adorable pose with your pals!

MORE PHOTOS: As you can see, I love showing off my perfect posture, but check out my beautiful legs and tail:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=294330550606928
and I'm great with other dogs!
Here's me with a friend:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=283180435055273
A close up of my cute face:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=339934862713163

For more information, please email our Online Team. Be sure to include the name and Rescue ID of the animal you are interested in.
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Barney Eastwood, ID: A174865 (DIAMOND IN THE RUFF - reduced adoption fee)  
Male, Plott Hound mix
Intake: 11/1/2011 
INQUIRIES: EMAIL mcas_online_team@hotmail.com with ID 
 
MORE PHOTOS: See me in action here:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=307482525958397
...and here:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=343486925691290
 
For more information, please email our Online Team. Be sure to include the name and Rescue ID of the animal you are interested in. 
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Boss, ID: A175039 (DIAMOND IN THE RUFF - reduced adoption fee) 
Male, Pit Mix, 8 months
Intake: 11/03/11 
INQUIRIES: EMAIL mcas_online_team@hotmail.com with ID 
 
ABOUT ME: Meet Boss! He's a stunning beauty with a gentle, yet playful nature. A
big cuddler, too. He's a bit serious in his profile picture BUT just look at him when he lets loose: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=333528536687129.
He's a hoot! Come on out and spend some time with this guy and see what a love he is for yourself. 
Via volunteer Laurie Elliott - My husband, John, spent some time with Boss. He said Boss was a delight and when John sat down on the curb, Boss just wanted to cuddle and be close to him.... He was very gentle, too!

MORE PHOTOS: Romping with friends:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=333527763353873
They'll never catch me!
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=333528536687129
Hehehe, they didn't catch me!
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=333528673353782
   
For more information, please email our Online Team. Be sure to include the name and
Rescue ID of the animal you are interested in.
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Pappa, ID: A175083 (DIAMOND IN THE RUFF - reduced adoption fee)  
Male, Labrador Retriever mix, 4yo, h/w neg, super nice dog!
Intake: 11/4/2011
INQUIRIES: EMAIL mcas_online_team@hotmail.com with ID 
 
ABOUT ME: This super fantastic fella is Pappa! He's playful, a water lover, a fetcher and just a great all-around fun guy. He's handsome, too, in case you hadn't noticed. Pappa would be a perfect addition to any household with active kids or for a sporty mom and pop to take out and about with them. Come take him for some playtime outside and see if he could be "the one" for you!

MORE PHOTOS: I'm hot on the trail of something GOOD:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=302852136421436
Perfect form:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=343487029024613

 For more information, please email our Online Team. Be sure to include the name and Rescue ID of the animal you are interested in. 
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Dreamer aka Velvet, ID: A175111 (DIAMOND IN THE RUFF - reduced adoption fee)   
Female, Black Lab Mix 
Intake: 11/04/11

MORE PHOTOS:
Here's another one of this precious girl:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=280812895292027

 
INQUIRIES: EMAIL mcas_online_team@hotmail.com with ID 
 
For more information, please email our Online Team. Be sure to include the name and Rescue ID of the animal you are interested in.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR LATEST ADOPTION SPECIALS!

• How to Adopt
  
• Adoption FAQ
  
• Adoption Application
  
• Online Pet Inquiry (Have your "Pet ID" ready when making an Online Pet Inquiry. 
  

The Pet ID begins with the letter A. For pets with names, click on their picture to find their Pet ID.

Pet IDs for pets with names can be found by clicking on the pet's name and viewing the "Contact This Shelter..." section.

Helpful hints for adopting dogs that have been at the shelter for more than 60 days
All dogs are different, some will be shy, some will be scared, some will cling too much, and some will be depressed. Please give them time to adjust to a new home and new people. Many of our dogs have had homes, either they were lost, abandoned, or turned in by their owners.

These long term dogs are typically so happy to be with a family, and they will bond easily – in days in fact. Following the below tips will help transition the dog into your home.

• House training - if not apparent right away, treat the dog as if a 4 month old puppy for a while. Put out often and praise them for going outside. They will most likely be more than happy to have the chance to go potty outside.

• Crate training - crates are a must. Please crate in the house when you are away and at night. The only exception would be an outside only dog.

• Inside/outside dogs - if dog has been used to being inside dog, they may never adjust to being outside dog. Please don’t make an inside dog and outside dog.

• Feeding - feed any shelter dog separately from any other dogs. They should have their own space and bowl. After eating pick up all bowls. Be sure food is quality and 2 times a day may be very helpful to teach them that the new home has plenty of food for them. Exercise - This is so important to these guys. Wear them out! Dog parks, walks, runs, ball playing are all good. Get professional help if needed to leash train.

• Discipline - never strike your dog. He/she may have been abused in the past. Your new relationship should be built on love and trust.

• Coat - if you see hair loss, don’t worry, it’s common in dogs that have been at the shelter for a very long time. Ask to see the Dr or one of the vet techs for advice and medicine before you leave the shelter.

• Bedding - a clean, soft, and dry place to sleep will make these poor guys very happy. Any old blanket or comforter will be like heaven to them

• Toys - get sturdy toys. They may want to chew a lot. Toys have not been allowed at the shelter. Kong, tennis balls, and twisted ropes are good.

• Chews - chews are not allowed at the shelter. Some of these guys have been there since they were very young and need to have good things to chew on. Go to pet store and ask the staff for help finding the right chews.

• Senior dogs - these may be the easiest of all to adopt. They are over the puppy’s need for a lot of exercise, so a little walk might be enough. They are usually potty trained. They are likely to be sensitive to simple correction about the new house rules, like whether or not they can sleep on the couch. Just be kind and firm while telling them what they cannot do.