Twigfrosty's Blog (9)

~ Andy ~ from Jessica of Poquoson, VA

Andy was adopted as "Harry" from the Peninsula SPCA on May 8, 2009. He, along with twelve other puppies, was transferred from a North Carolina animal shelter because they had limited space and could not adopt any of the puppies out. Since I… Continue

Baby - She is a beautiful white American Eskimo. I got her when she was 1 years old and she is now 6. She likes to follow me everywhere and I mean "everywhere" ! She wants alot of attention and for some strange reason likes to lick feet! She loves to eat treats and plays with her toys all by herself. She doesn't like when people leave and gives short visits to the upstairs renters (putnamwitches & Johnnyblaze241) On command she will sit, give paw, and give kisses. Continue

Adopted from Unconditional Love Animal Rescue and Placement, CA. Catalina from Rhiannon of Santa Cruz, CA I had only been in the dorms of UC Santa Cruz for two days when I knew I wanted to move out the next year and get a cat. The transition from living in a house… Continue

Jellybean from Erin of Lake Lotawana, MO

Adopted from Midwest Animal ResQ, Oak Grove, MO. I had never had a dog before, but after reading a story about puppy mills, I was inspired to adopt. Initially I thought I should get a puppy, and then I saw the picture of Je… Continue

COMING SOON -- JULY 2009 Welcome to the ultimate challenge. How much of a fanatic are you about your dog? Do you have the licks to prove it? Then join Battle of the Breeds! This mega-competition is part community and part competition. Enter the challenge by creating a prof… Continue

Pet overpopulation and animal homelessness is a community responsibility: Help by doing your part! The best way to get involved is to start in your own community. Whether you have 40 hours a week or just 40 minutes, every little bit counts. Here are a few ways yo… Continue

Duke was an unlikely candidate for adoption. A blind, pit bull mix, not many people would be willing to take this special needs pet into their home. The Humane Society of Sarasota County, Florida took Duke’s story to the airwaves. Tennis star Martina Navratilova saw the story and went to meet Duke. It was a love match. Navratilova adopted Duke who now lives the celebrity life with Navratilova and her other dogs. Continue

The Healdsburg Animal Shelter in Sonoma County, California wouldn’t give up on Norman, a frightened and seemingly unsociable stray dog. While the staff was working with the pooch, they found out through a microchip scan he had been missing for one-and-a-half years. Norman was successfully rehabilitated and reunited with his family. Continue

Hundreds of pets have been submitted to be considered as Pet of the Week since The Humane Society of the United States launched the enewsletter in April. They all delighted us, but because the newsletter can only feature 52 pets a year, we found another way to share thei… Continue