Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Adoptable Dog: Her Whole Life in a Shelter Waiting


Carley is over 5 years old and has spent her whole life at the Dogwood Animal Shelter in Osage Beach, Missouri.

Carley came to Dogwood as a puppy.  Her brother was adopted fairly soon, but she's still waiting.

She is listed on Petfinder as an Australian Cattle Dog (Blue Heeler) and Labrador Retriever mixed breed dog.  Primarily black with some tan, Carley weighs 65 pounds and has been spayed.  She's completed the shelter's 6 week obedience class.  Shelter staff report that Carley is a smart girl.  She learns fast and is very eager to please.

Carley's adoption fees have been reduced to 1/2 price.  For more information about Carley contact Dogwood Animal Shelter at 573-348-4411 or via email


Some of you may remember that I first featured Carley as an adoptable dog in April of this year.  She is still there - waiting for a loving forever home.  Dogwood is the same no-kill shelter as Hailey, the dog who had spent all 8 years of her life in the shelter.

Dogwood Animal Shelter is a non-profit, no kill animal shelter that has been in operation for over 30 years.  Their services include:  low-cost spay/neuter clinic, obedience classes, and more.  They are funded exclusively by donations and proceeds from their Dogwood Thrift Shop in Camdenton, Missouri.  

We're participating in the Tuesday's Tails blog hop hosted by Dogs N Pawz.  This is the blog hop that features shelter pets available for adoption.  Find a pet at your local animal shelter or rescue and join us!  Please help spread the word about these beautiful animals via social media and let's find them forever homes.



14 comments:

  1. Wishing for Carley to find her forever home soon. Lots of Golden LOVE n Woofs, Sugar

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  2. I just don't understand how this happens. Thank god they are a no kill shelter, the poor sweet baby.

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  3. Poor girl, her whole life? :(

    She looks like a Rottweiler mix to me (which in my eyes isn't a bad thing!), but it might just be the tan markings. Oh, I do hope her perfect person comes along soon.

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  4. I don't get it either, she is a real beauty.

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  5. I agree with Jen... I see some Rottweiler in there too, especially in her eyes and the breadth of her chest. Either way, she's beautiful - hard to believe she's been there so long! Five years! And eight years for Hailey?
    I always fear they'll have a hard time adjusting to such a small "pack" when they find a furever home after being used to living with so many other dogs. But it's easy to underestimate just how resilient they can be, and they usually adapt to home life just fine, even after a very long stint at a shelter.
    I wish the very best to her in finding the right family... they are out there!

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  6. Oh that's so sad. Hope she finds a good home soon

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  7. Oh, sweet baby. She's so proud and regal looking. Hopefully there's someone out there who can make room for her in their life.

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  8. That is so totally sad! amazing that no one took her as a puppy! Hope she finds a family soon so she can have a great life not behind bars.

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  9. Aw how sad... I'm glad the shelter has kept her for that long but hope she can find a home soon :(

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  10. What a sweet face. Hope she finds her forever home very soon.

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  11. Hi Y'all!

    Carley, I'm going to tweet your post! Hope you find love and happiness soon!

    Y'all come by now,
    Hawk aka BrownDog

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  12. Oh my 5 years in a shelter, can't fathom that. I do hope she gets a home, she looks very lovely.

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  13. How is it that a dog can spend so long in a shelter? I wonder what outreach they have done to try and place her?

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  14. She is beautiful. Five years is way too long. Thanks for joining the blog hop!

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