Grizzly Bear

8/7/11: Grizzly Bear was adopted!


One of the other MaxFund volunteers took Grizzly Bear out to an off-leash park/lake this week.  The pictures are fantasic!  Look how different he is in these pics versus the one I took in the shelter!!

Poor young guy

Hi there!  I'm Grizzly Bear - a 45-lb, 1-year old black lab mix who would've been happy to live my entire life without learning what the word "divorce" means.  My previous owners underwent a divorce and decided to divorce me (and my canine sibling) too.  Luckily, they brought me to MaxFund where I'm waiting for my true Family that can show me that Forever really means Forever!

I'm quite the excellent dog.  I'm a happy boy who aims to please.  I'm good with kids of all ages, as well as dogs.  Although I enjoy chasing cats, the MaxFund folks say I must not live with them.  I'm housetrained and know basic obedience commands such as "sit" "lay" "bed", and "outside".  My favorite activities include leash walks, playing with squeaky toys, and romping around a big yard with other canine pals.  

Like many young children of divorce, I'll need consistency in my day-to-day routine.  I'll need a family with the patience, dedication and time to show me what is expected of a stellar adult canine citizen.  When we meet, I'll show you that I'm worth any trouble by rolling over allowing you full access to pet my belly.  I'm hoping then we can then leave the shelter and get to know each other outside in this beautiful state of ours.  I just know we'll be a good match and we can spend the rest of our lives demonstrating what true love and commitment means to each of us!

Paka

8/19/11: Paka was adopted!


Shy, reserved girl.

Good day!  I'm Paka - a 65-lb, 4 year-young husky/german shepherd mix described as "Sweet. Sweet. Sweet!"  Not too much is known about my past as I was brought to MaxFund as a stray but I can tell you that I'm very housetrained.  In fact, the MaxFund folks try to prioritize getting me outside because I'm absolutely horrified to soil my kennel.  Hopefully, I won't spend too much in this kennel as I'm dreaming of having a loving home to call my own...soon!

I'm quite the reserved, shy and proper girl.  I'm very well-behaved on a leash and am oh-so-thankful for the opportunity to get outside to stretch my legs.  My most beautiful physical feature may just be my beautiful, round eyes that appear to have been primped with eyeliner.  Once we get to know each other, I'll use those eyes to look deep in your soul to try and figure out what you're thinking and feeling.

The people at MaxFund aren't quite sure what I think about other dogs, cats or young kids.  I hope to meet such creatures and I'll let you know if they're potential roomies.  In the meantime, please inquire with the MaxFund folks if any of these creatures are a part of your family.

If you're looking for a dedicated, loving soul to share a life then come on over to MaxFund and ask for Paka!  Let's get outside to stretch our legs together and see if we're a match!

Cocoa

8/2/11: Cocoa was adopted!


Talker!

Greetings!  I'm Cocoa - a 50-lb, 6-year young husky mix who LOVES WATER!  Like my colorful eyes, I have a colorful past that includes ending up a stray, being taken to another outside shelter by a good samaritan and, finally, ending up here at MaxFund.  Somewhere along the line, some humans have loved me enough to show me that you humans are basically good and my number one priority is making you happy.  Did I mention that I LOVE WATER??

Like many huskies, I'm quite the chatter box.  Now our husky-talk isn't your run-of-the-mill barking, it's more of a long, rolling howl.  If you're not familiar with our language, please visit "You Tube" and search for "Husky - I love you".  You'll see one of our more talented husky-relatives expressing her love through our unique talent!!

I enjoy the company of other well-behaved, submissive dogs (I like to be the more dominant pup on the block).  Because of this, I'll need a family well-versed in our doggie behavior and culture.  As far as cats and young children, I'm unsure how I'll enjoy those buggers as they don't let them wander the Big Dog Room too often.

I'm waiting patiently for my special human(s) to pass over the MaxFund threshold.  Be sure to ask for Cocoa - maybe we could even take a dip in the kiddie pool out back?!?  Well, hurry up - it's hot over here and I'd love an extra dip in the WATER!

Pamela & Lucy

8/8/11: Pam and Lucy were adopted together!


Such cute, sweet, forgiving girls.

Hello world!  We're Pamela & Lucy, black lab sisters who have the two biggest smiles ever seen around MaxFund!  We're the epitome of the saying "Sisters make the best friends."  We've stuck together through it all - including a previous life living outdoors and having to survive on the streets.  Luckily, a good samaritan welcomed us into their home (we both had on choke chains without tags) and tried to find our owners.  We weren't claimed so we were brought to MaxFund where we're sharing a kennel while we wait for our Forever Family!

As we're such good looking and well-mannered ladies, it's not surprising that the MaxFund folks think we may have had a litter (or few) of puppies.  We're now both spayed and able to relax and enjoy the calmer side of doggie-life!  We both love the company of other dogs and cats.  We enjoy car rides, know basic obedience commands and are both house-trained.  We haven't been around too many children so please inquire with the MaxFund folks if young'uns are part of your family.

We're both 7-years young and have many years of fun-loving-living left to do.  Pamela weighs 115 lbs (and is hoping to slim down a bit) and Lucy weighs 96 lbs.  While our size may be a bit different, we can't decide who has the toothier grin!!   

We're such close buddies, that we don't even like to lay on different sides of our kennel - so we're hoping to be adopted together into a fabulous home whose humans will show us what it means to be part of a family.  If you're the special human(s) willing to open your heart and home to such black beauties, we promise to repay your generosity a million-fold!  Please come visit soon and remember to ask for Pamela and Lucy!

Storm

8/7/11: Storm was adopted!


I love this guy.

Hi there!  My name is Storm and I'm an 8-year young black lab mix who has been described as a "perfect dog"!  I love people!  I love dogs!  I love cats!  I love car rides!  I love snuggling!  I love affection!  What don't I love you might ask?!?  Well, I don't love Storms.  You see, I was found by a good samaritan during one of the very bad recent thunderstorms we had this summer.  I was soaking wet and scared silly.  The good samaritan welcomed me into their home where they cleaned me up and I was comforted by the resident humans, dogs and cats alike.  The good samaritans tried (unsuccessfully) to find my previous owners.  When I wasn't claimed, the good samaritans brought me to MaxFund where I'm being well cared for until my Forever Family comes around.

I'm a very smart guy who already knows basic commands.  I am quite the gentleman on leash walks and I'll stay by your side watching you, as if waiting to see what you expect of me next.  I'm housetrained, respectful and easy-going.  The good samaritans didn't have any children so we can't say for sure how I'll enjoy their company but, really, us well-mannered dogs generally do well with all humans - small and big alike.

If you're looking for a relaxed dog who will bring some company, comfort and love to your life - then I'm your man.  Please come visit me soon...I'll be waiting patiently!

Shelly Ann

8/14/11: Shelly Ann was adopted!


Sweetie.

Jambo!  That means "Hello!" in Swahili!  I'm Shelly Ann, a 1-year old Besenji/Bull Terrier mix who was found wandering the streets as a stray.  While I was out and about, I noticed that there sure seem to be a lot of busy, worried people around these parts.  "Hakuna Matata" I wanted to say to them but they didn't understand my dog-lish.  I hope to put all people around me at ease with my gentle, affectionate personality.  


I'm a bit on the shy side when we first meet but I warm up quickly.  I love the company of other dogs and would love to have a canine-roomie.  As far as cats and young children, they're sparse around the Big Dog Room here at MaxFund so I'm not sure how I'd react to them (but please inquire with the MaxFund staff if they're part of your family!)  Like all young pups, I'll need some basic obedience training but I can tell you that I have a head start as I'm already house-trained, well-mannered and great on a leash!


My Basenji ancestors originated in central Africa and are considered one of the most ancient dog breeds (there are cave paintings featuring Basenji from 6000 BC!)  You say you haven't ever heard of a breed called Basenji?  Well, then...let me educate you!  In the U.S.A., we Basenji are grouped in with the "Hounds".  We are relatively small (I'm 28 lbs), elegant, short-haired dogs with erect ears and a graceful, regal neck.  Yep...that about sums up my physical appearance!  And, what about the Basenji temperament?  We're affectionate, energetic, athletic, playful, curious and form strong bonds with humans.    And, the icing on the cake is that us Basenji's don't typically shed!  


What about my Bull Terrier half?  Well, we're known to be fun-loving, active, clownish, loyal and polite.   And we also tend to bond strongly with you humans!  


Do you need a little "Hakuna Matata" in your life?  If so, please come on over to MaxFund and ask for Shelly Ann!

Moly

8/7/11: Moly & Joly were adopted together!!


Cute. Cute. Cute!!

"I'm so excited!

And I just can't hide it!

And I know, I know, I know, I know

I know I want you, want you!'

Oh, excuse me.  I'm Moly and you caught me and my sister, Joly, in the midst of one of our favorite songs!  Us so-called "pointer sisters" were transferred to MaxFund from another shelter so not too much is known about our past.  We can tell you that we are 7-month old pointer/cattle dog mixes and each weigh about 31 lbs (but have some growing left to do!)  I'm the more assertive of the two of us (and a tad bit cuter if I do say so myself!)   We're both young pups who will need a family with the time, guidance and dedication to help us learn what it takes to be a stellar canine citizen.  In addition, us working dogs have a natural inclination to herd (that includes herding everything from other dogs to children) so we need a "job" to keep us occupied and out of trouble (we've heard about those so-called agility courses and I think we'd both absolutely love that kind of activity)!

We're both fun-loving girls who are excellent on a leash but enjoy romping and playing with the best of them.  Playing with other dogs is fun and we would love frequent trips to the dog park (once we learn how to respond when we're off leash) - or even occasional trips to a doggie daycare.  We haven't seen too many cats in our short life so we're not exactly sure what we'd think of living with them.  

Even though I love my sister, we're definitely open to the idea of being adopted into separate homes  For now, we're enjoying each other's company and just concentrating on living today to the fullest...

"We shouldn't even think about tomorrow...

Sweet memories will last a long, long time."