Adopt Hotcakes a Senior Pitbull Dog at Wayside Waifs in KCMO

This eye catching beauty is Hotcakes.  She's a 10 year old American Staffordshire dog at Wayside Waifs animal shelter in Kansas City, MO.  November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month and Hotcakes would certainly like to find a loving furever home soon!

Surrendered by her owner to animal control, I'm sure Hotcakes never thought she'd find herself homeless.  Hotcakes walks nicely on a leash and cuddling is her favorite activity.

UPDATE: I just heard from Wayside Waifs that Hotcakes was adopted this morning (11/10/14)  Congratulations, Hotcakes!

Here's Hotcakes adoption message:

Hi! My name is Hotcakes and I am a gorgeous 10-year-old American Staffordshire terrier. You can see by my picture that I have deep, soulful eyes and a soft coat. I want to tell you my story in the hopes that you might the family I've been waiting for.

I came to Wayside Waifs as an owner surrender to animal control and to be honest, I never thought I would find myself homeless at this stage in my life. My owner was sad to give me up but could no longer take care of me. All my friends at Wayside Waifs tell me that I shouldn't worry; this is the place where pets like me get adopted! First and foremost, I think I should tell you that I am hands down the best snuggle buddy you could ask for! There is nothing I love quite so much as giving my friends here all the love I have to offer. Don't get me wrong, I love to play too but cuddling is definitely my favorite hobby.

My friends here say that I am a dream to walk on a leash. I don't go too fast, or too slow; I guess you could say that I match your pace! One of my friends took me for a walk today and we had so much fun! I got to take in all the smells and see all the sights and afterwards we just sat together and talked. To be honest, she talked more than I did, but I am a good listener, or so I've been told! Some of the staff noticed that I try really hard to keep my kennel cleaned. With some consistency, patience a routine, hopefully house training should go pretty smoothly! I also am treat motivated and this will go miles on any training I might need. I can be particular about my canine friends so if you have any canines I might go home with, bring them on out to make sure we all get along!

Now that you know a little more about me, I am hoping you'll see what a kind, loving and sweet girl I am. If you are looking for a companion and best friend, I sure do hope you'll consider me, Hotcakes. I want to put this stage of my life behind me and find my family!

All my love,  Hotcakes

For more information about this lovely senior dog, contact Wayside Waifs at 816-761-8151.  Hotcakes animal ID number is 24025744.


Wayside Waifs is Kansas City’s largest no-kill animal shelter.   They are an independent, 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit humane society and animal welfare organization established in 1944.  Wayside Waifs is committed to finding homes for all adoptable pets. Wayside is the largest pet adoption center in Kansas City, placing over 5,400 animals each year in loving forever homes. Wayside does not euthanize adoptable animals, and there are no time limits for animals in our care. Only animals suffering from significant medical issues or those that pose a danger are humanely euthanized. Wayside Waifs is proud to be a part of Kansas City's no-kill community.  

Talking Dogs blog is participating in the Tuesday's Tails blog hop hosted by Dogs N Pawz and Talking Dogs. This is the blog hop that features shelter pets.  Find a pet at your local animal shelter or rescue and join us!

Tuesday's Tails blog hop participants can post any day of the week and link up with a fresh blog hop linky every Tuesday.  Though targeted at adoptable pets, we also welcome blog posts regarding pet adoption, rescue organizations and adoption events.Fetch the new Tuesday's Tails Facebook page and give us a like! Please help spread the word about these beautiful animals via social media and let's find them forever homes! 

Adopt Butler a Senior Lab Pit Bull Mix Dog in Kansas City

This handsome fellow is Butler.  He's a mostly Labrador Retriever mixed breed dog currently calling Wayside Waifs animal shelter home where staff believe there might be some Pit Bull Terrier, too.  Regardless of the breeds, Butler is a sweet boy who needs a forever home.  At over 7 year old, Butler is a senior dog, but he still has a lot of living to do.

Here's his adoption message:

Hello there, I'm Butler! I am a happy, sweet, loving dog, just searching for a brand new home to call my own. I hope maybe you will be my new family. I hope we will find each other and celebrate many happy years together as best friends and loyal companions. I need you in my life and hope you need me too.

I am a handsome, 7 year old, 51 pounds of pure sweetness, Lab mix. Staff thinks I might have a little Pit Bull Terrier as part of my mix, but it's hard to say. Whatever my heritage, I'm proud of the wonderful dog I am. I'm beautiful, both inside and out, with a lovely chocolaty color fur. And besides my good looks, I can't wait to show you my incredible personality and zest for life. Did you notice my adoption fee is half price, because of my senior status? I hope you won't pass me by because of my age though, because age is just a number and I've got lots of living left to do! In fact, I have some lost time to make up for. I think I had sort of a tough life so far, so I hope I will be spoiled and doted on in my new home.

I came to Wayside as a stray from Grandview, MO, and my owner was contacted, but never came for me. I imagine he misses me and I'm sure there's a good reason that he didn't come. Maybe he thought a new family is what I need in my life right now. In any case, I've forgiven him and am now ready to move on with my wonderful life. I seem to be at least partially housetrained, because I keep my kennel clean and try my best to hold it until I get outside. Please be patient with me though, when we get home, as I get used to my new routine with you. I'm already a volunteer favorite! They love my gentle and calm spirit and they think I am one pretty special dog! I walk just perfectly on my leash, right by your side, so proud to be with you. And I love to get out in the fresh air. I'm a friendly and social dog who loves to be near my people.

I'm treat motivated and very smart, so training me is a cinch. I already know how to sit, which I am happy to do, especially if you have a tasty treat. I do have sort of a hard mouth and sometimes I grab for my treat, but I'm working on that and it's an easy thing to teach me to take my treats gently. I love to learn and love to make you happy, so please teach me and show me when I do something you like, so that I can repeat my good behavior! In general, I like other dogs just fine and I'm appropriate in my play, but if you do have another, I'd love to meet them before we go home, to see how we do together. Same with all the people in the family. I'll probably be happiest in a home without kids under the age of 5, and I want to meet the whole family, please.

I'm a people pleasing, happy go lucky, tail wagging sort of dog who loves to be by your side. What more can you ask for? I will make such a wonderful addition to your life, if you'll just give me a chance. Please, I'm waiting for you now and am so ready for our new life together to begin.
Love, Butler

Take a look at Butler's adoption video and you'll see why Love Is In The Air is a perfect song for him.  Then give Wayside Waifs a call at 816-761-8151.  Butler's animal ID number is 22826602.  Remember, since Butler is a senior his adoption fee is half price!




Wayside Waifs is Kansas City’s largest no-kill animal shelter.   They are an independent, 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit humane society and animal welfare organization established in 1944.  Wayside Waifs is committed to finding homes for all adoptable pets. Wayside is the largest pet adoption center in Kansas City, placing over 5,400 animals each year in loving forever homes. Wayside does not euthanize adoptable animals, and there are no time limits for animals in our care. Only animals suffering from significant medical issues or those that pose a danger are humanely euthanized. Wayside Waifs is proud to be a part of Kansas City's no-kill community. Talking Dogs blog is participating in the Tuesday's Tails blog hop hosted by Dogs N Pawz and Talking Dogs. This is the blog hop that features shelter pets.  Find a pet at your local animal shelter or rescue and join us!
  

Tuesday's Tails blog hop participants can post any day of the week and link up with a fresh blog hop linky every Tuesday.  Though targeted at adoptable pets, we also welcome blog posts regarding pet adoption, rescue organizations and adoption events.Fetch the new Tuesday's Tails Facebook page and give us a like! Please help spread the word about these beautiful animals via social media and let's find them forever homes!
  
Talking Dogs is the official blog of For Love of a Dog Jewelry.  

Adopt Mannix a Senior Beagle Dog at Stray Rescue St Louis

Are you looking for an older, mellow friend?  Then Mannix is the dog for you!

Mannix is a 9 year old Beagle.  He loves to just kick back and watch the world go by.  His favorite pastimes are sunning himself, nappy, eating, being massaged, and... did I mention napping?

Mannix also loves to take leisurely strolls and check out the world.  He gets along great with the other dogs in his foster home and he doesn't mind cats.

Mannix is just a little bit hard of hearing and has a little bit of arthritis, but otherwise is perfectly healthy.

To find out more about Mannix or to set up an appointment to meet him, contact Stray Rescue St Louis at 314-771-6121

Founded by Randy Grim, Stray Rescue of St Louis sole purpose is to rescue stray animals in need of medical attention, restore them to health, and place them in loving adoptive homes.  Virtually all of the pets they save have been abused and neglected.  Stray Rescue is a no-kill organization that believes rescued animals often make the best pets.  Given a second lease on life and in return for a little affection and attention, these remarkable animals reward their new owners with a love and loyalty unmatched anywhere.

We are participating in the Tuesday's Tails blog hop hosted by Dogs N Pawz and Talking Dogs.  This is the blog hop that features shelter pets.  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! 
Talking Dogs is the official blog of For Love of a Dog Jewelry.

Adoptable Senior Dog Surrendered because He is Old

 Mac is a Labrador Retriever mixed breed dog.  

He is 12 years old. 

Mac is one of two seniors left behind at their home that was foreclosed on.  

A realtor discovered them at the property and took them to Dogwood Animal Shelter in Osage Beach, Missouri.
 
To the left is his Petfinder photo.
 

As photographer Kim Hansen explains:

Mac is a They-had-no-time-dog.

Mac is an Until-they-had-to-move-dog.

Mac is an Until-he-got-old-dog.

It happens.  All too often. Please network and share to help Mac find a loving home to enjoy his golden years.
  

For more information about Mac, contact Dogwood Animal Shelter at 573-348-4411.

Dogwood Animal Shelter is a private non-profit, "no-kill" facility in Osage Beach, MO, established in 1976.  They provide a low cost spay and neuter program, as well as a free educational program designed to promote empathy, humane treatment, and responsible pet ownership.

In 2012, professional photographer, Kim Hansen, Creative Photography by Kim, began volunteering her services at Dogwood.  Kim spends time with these adoptable shelter pets and then captures their personalites and beauty in a photograph to help them find forever homes.  

Adopt Sheika a Senior German Shepherd Dog

November is national Adopt a Senior Dog month.  Celebrate with a new best friend!

Sheika is looking for love in a forever home.  She's a German Shepherd Dog mix currently living at the Humane Society of Missouri animal shelter in St Louis.

Sheika is seven years old, spayed and up to date on vaccinations.  She's a sweetheart and hangs out at the front desk of the shelter.  A favorite of the staff and visitors, too.  Sheika is housebroken and walks very gently on a leash.

If you have room in your life and on your couch, please consider adopting Sheika as your new best friend.  Give a call to the HSMO at 314-951-1562.  Sheika's ID number is A523321

Lidia a Senior American Bulldog is Looking For Love

Lidia, senior American Bulldog 

 I don't know how this beautiful 8 year old girl came to the Humane Society of Missouri animal shelter.  It certainly could not have been from behavior problems.  Lidia is a senior white American Bulldog.  She's spayed, housebroken and up to date on routine shots.

Lidia is a calm, mellow, love of a dog.  She'd love to take a stroll with you or snuggle up on the couch.  

Take a look at her dog video, then call the HSMO in St Louis for more information 314-951-1562.  Lidia is animal ID # A527705  You can also find Lidia on Petfinder.

You may interested to know why Lidia caught my eye when I was choosing a dog to feature today.  She looks so much like Hanah.  On May 22, 2011, a devastating tornado struck Joplin, Missouri.  The storm yanked Hanah from her owner's arms as they were taking shelter.  At the time Hanah was 5 years old and 110 pounds.  She was seen after the tornado and it is suspected that she was picked up by someone.  Hanah's family is still searching for her.  

Hanah's dog mom, Kari Wilkes has set up this Facebook page, Bring Hanah Home and you can read more about Hanah there.  Whenever I see a white American Bulldog, I make sure to check for Hanah's one blue eye, one brown eye.  After you read Hanah's story, you will, too.

Senior German Shepherd Dog Sheika is Looking For Love

What's not to love about this big, beautiful girl?  Sheika currently calls the Humane Society of Missouri animal shelter in St Louis home.  She's looking for a forever home with some people to call family.

Sheika is a spayed female, black and tan senior German Shepherd Dog mix.  HSMO shelter staff think she's about 7 years old.

A calm, mellow sweetheart of a dog is looking for a companion to rub her belly and scratch her ears.   She'd also enjoy taking some leisurely strolls.

This gentle dog soul has been at the shelter since April 2012 and is a favorite of the staff and volunteers there.

If you have room in your heart and on your couch, contact the HSMO at 314-951-1562 for more information on Sheika ID#A523321.