Take Me Home - Pet Adoption and Animal Rescue - Pet Life Radio Original

Susan Daffron talks to Lori Wend from the Shelter to Home rescue in Canton, Michigan about a 2-year old brown tabby named Mimi who has been in foster care for awhile now and needs a new home. Mimi is a domestic shorthair cat with tabby markings and a cinnamon-colored tummy. She has striking green eyes and white fur on her mouth and chin. Like most cats, she likes being brushed, catnip treats, and dinner time. Mimi was pulled from the local pound after her owner dropped her off. When she arrived at Shelter to Home, Mimi was pregnant. She raised her own kittens and then acted as a foster mom for other homeless kittens as well.

All of her babies have now been adopted into permanent homes, so it's Mimi's turn to find her own forever home. Mimi is one of those cats who likes to supervise what's going on and be near you. Although she's not much of a lap cat, she's the type of social, friendly cat who will greet you when you come home and not-too-subtlely let you know when it's feeding time. Although she gets along with kids, Mimi likes being in a quiet environment and would do best in a home without small children. Mimi loves affection and being the center of attention; she'd make a great companion for someone who lives alone or an older couple.

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Susan Daffron talks to Judy Price from Atlanta Pet Rescue about a three-year old Beagle-Pekingese mix named Dakota who is available for adoption. Atlanta Pet Rescue is a no-kill animal shelter in Georgia that often takes in animals from other shelters and animal control facilities.. Dakota came from a rural facility where her odds of being adopted were low, mostly because her back legs have badly formed knees, so she doesn't walk normally. It is a genetic defect, which will be repaired by a local vet. Because dogs need three legs to move around, Dakota needs two knee surgeries to fix the problem. Dakota has already had her first knee surgery and is doing well. Each surgery requires six weeks of rest so Dakota will be ready to be adopted to her forever home around the fourth of July (Dakota's Independence Day!).

At only 10 pounds, Dakota is a tiny, adorable dog with a pretty golden coat. She gets along with cats (even ones that are larger than she is). Because she was probably kept outside for most of her life, Dakota is somewhat shy around people, but she loves attention and will sit in your lap for as long as you let her. Her new owner will need to have a fenced yard and be extra careful with Dakota to make sure she isn't dropped accidentally. So a new home without small children would be ideal. Because of her special needs and size, Dakota doesn't require a tremendous amount of exercise, so if you are a die-hard couch potato this may be the perfect sweet little dog for you.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast -Dakota - A One-of-a-Kind Dog Looking Forward to Her Independence Day - with Susan Daffron on PetLifeRadio.com

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Bideawee in New York about a dog named Spanky. Bideawee (pronounced Bye-Dah-Wee) is Scottish for "Stay Awhile." Founded in 1903, Bideawee is one of the oldest animal welfare organizations in the country. Spanky is a Rhodesian Ridgeback/German Shepherd mix who originally was adopted from Bideawee years ago. Bideawee works with the Town of Hempstead shelter, where Spanky was dropped off by his previous owners, so this is actually the second time Spanky has been rescued by Bideawee.

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Susan Daffron talks to Trisha Wooldridge from the Bay State Equine Rescue in Massachusetts about a horse named Bay State Breeze who is available for adoption. Breeze is a year old and was rescued as a foal along with her mother and father from an extremely neglectful situation where she was confined in an small area that wasn't cleaned. However with all the tender loving care and attention she has received at Bay State Equine Rescue, she is blossoming into a gorgeous young horse. Initially, she was afraid of people, but Breeze has learned to trust again. As you can see from the photo, she is a beautiful bay color.

According to Trisha, as Breeze gets older, she is also developing great appaloosa spots along her rump so she's going to have striking markings when she reaches maturity. Because Breeze is a yearling, she needs a new owner who understands that young horses need leadership. Breeze has a tremendous amount of potential, and her new owner will need to be firm yet patient to give Breeze the training she needs.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast -Bay State Breeze - An Appaloosa Yearling Eager to Learn - with Susan Daffron on PetLifeRadio.com

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Susan Daffron talks to Lindsay Hood, the Communications Officer at the North County Humane Society & SPCA in Oceanside, California about a cat named Livi who is available for adoption. Livi was given up to the Humane Society by her owners after they had children. Unfortunately, this situation is not uncommon, and now Livi needs a new adult-only home. It's likely that Livi was particularly bonded to her former mom because she really loves women in particular.

She has an incredibly loud "purr motor" which gets into gear whenever she is around women. Because Livi has had all four paws declawed, she needs to go to a home where she will never be allowed outside. She has no bad habits to speak of and loves to play with fishing pole-type kitty toys. As you can see from the photo, she is an exceptionally beautiful long-haired cat with tabby markings and gorgeous eyes. Livi is only two years old, and she'll make a fantastic companion for a loving "cat lady" for many years to come.

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Susan Daffron talks to Carol Verigin from Divine Pet Connections about a cat named Sapphire who is available for adoption. Divine Pet Connections is a rescue based in Redding California that serves the Shasta county area. Sapphire is a absolutely gorgeous pure white Turkish Angora cat. She has medium-length hair and the most amazing blue eyes you'll ever see (hence her name).

She was found as a stray and her kittens have now all been adopted, so now she's healthy and ready for a new home. Probably because of her difficult past, she is still quite independent, but she has blossomed into an extremely affectionate cat. She has a regal bearing and loves to sit on a high perch and be "queen of all she surveys." Sapphire would do best in a household without kids where she is the only cat and can receive all the loves she deserves.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast -Sapphire - A Gorgeous Turkish Angora Cat with Amazing Blue Eyes - with Susan Daffron on PetLifeRadio.com

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Susan Daffron talks to Donna Wilhite of the RatzenMauzers RMCA Las Vegas domesticated rat and mouse rescue about a seal point Siamese rat named Wrigley. He is a one-year old rat who is off-white with brown "points" on his nose and ears. Wrigley came into rescue from a family that had dogs. One of the dogs attacked him and although Wrigley was not seriously harmed, he was extremely scared when he arrived at RatzenMauzers.

However, after spending time in rescue he's no longer afraid of humans. Wrigley has learned to trust people again, and is incredibly affectionate. In fact, Donna has even taught him a few tricks and to use a litter box. Wrigley would do best in a home without other animals or small children. Because he absolutely adores attention, his new owner should be prepared to give him lots of the love he craves.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast -Wrigley - An Affectionate Little Fellow Who Adores Being Around People - with Susan Daffron on PetLifeRadio.com

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Susan Daffron talks to Laura McKelvey about a dog named Garland who is available for adoption from PAWS Atlanta, a no-kill shelter located in Decatur, Georgia. Garland is a 2-3 year old female plot-hound mix with a black and brown brindle coat. She has been spayed, microchipped, and is up-to-date on her vaccinations. Plus, her future owner receives one month free ShelterCare veterinary insurance. In December of 2007, Garland was found tied to a gate at PAWS Atlanta, and she has now spent two holiday seasons at the shelter. She is a sweet girl, who is a little shy when she first meets people, but after a few minutes she rolls over on her back asking for a belly rub.

Because she's been at the shelter for a while and is so sweet, Garland spends a lot of time hanging out at the front desk as the unofficial PAWS mascot. Garland would do best in a home where she is a big part of the family and gets to spend a lot of time around people. After spending so much time at the shelter, Garland will benefit from a stable environment with someone she can trust. Ideally, her new owner would be able to spend time with her in confidence-building activities like obedience training or agility. Because she is a little shy, young kids may scare Garland, so she would do best in a family without kids or one with older kids.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast -Garland - Sweet Cuddle Buddy Who Loves Belly Rubs - with Susan Daffron on PetLifeRadio.com

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Susan Daffron talks to Carrie Harrington from the Marin Humane Society about a dog named Rocky who is available for adoption. Rocky is an 8-year old smooth collie mix who just loves people -- all people, even little kids. It's difficult to find a dog nicer than Rocky. Although he is friendly and playful, he also is happy to settle down at your feet or next to you on the sofa for some quality snooze time. Carrie calls Rocky, "a big goofball" who just loves to play with his toys.

Plus, he's even had some obedience training and knows how to "sit" and "down" on command. Because he is an energetic 55-pound dog, he will need regular exercise. Rocky is an extremely striking dog, partly because he has handsome tan and white markings, but also because he has one brown eye and one blue eye. Even though his eyes are different colors, he doesn't have any vision or hearing problems. In fact, the folks at the Marin Humane Society did a full vet exam on him complete with blood work and he's just a healthy happy dog that would be ideal for an active family that can give him the love he deserves. ]

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Susan Daffron talks to Angie Platten from the Prince William SPCA in Virginia about a cat named Mia who is available for adoption. Recently, the Prince William SPCA teamed up with the Prince William County Animal Shelter for a "Home for the Holidays" pet adoption campaign. From Thanksgiving through New Years Eve, 204 pets were adopted (94 cats and 110 dogs). Unfortunately, a beautiful cat named Mia wasn't one of them, so she is still looking for a home. Mia was dropped off because her previous owners had a new baby. The baby's constant crying was stressful for Mia, who stopped using her litter box. However, since arriving at PWSPCA, she has shown no evidence of stress at all.

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