Bucket is a 8- to 10-month-old male pit bull puppy.
He got his rather strange name when concerned citizens found him tied up on a highway with only a single bucket of water. His spirits were still good but his poor feet where in terrible shape: the hot pavement burned the pads off poor Bucket's feet. He is recovering well and does not hold anything against people even though someone treated him so poorly.
He is a happy, friendly pup, light brindle and white, who will need training and walks on soft surfaces until the skin grows all the way back on his feet.
He can be seen at Countryside Humane Society, 2706 Chicory Road, or call (262) 554-6699.
Countryside is full of very adoptable dogs, cats and kittens. Maybe it's time you stopped in to save one today.
Our last adoptable dog, Cody, a coon hound, has been adopted by a woman whose last hound died recently after 15 loving years. I'm told he now lives somewhere near me, but haven't heard him baying at the full moon yet...
Jun 30, 2008
Bucket still a friendly puppy, despite mistreatment
Jun 13, 2008
Shhh, that's a coon hound calling you...
Listen closely: Can't you just hear the mournful sound of a coon hound at suppertime, that sweet-sounding Bluetick voice?
Well, if it appeals to you, as it should, then step up and meet Cody, a four-month old Bluetick Coonhound mix. He is white with black spots, full of energy and eager to please. He does have a small malformation -- a bump at the end of his tail -- but, let's face it: are you perfect?
Cody will need someone who likes to take walks, jog or is willing to teach him to play fetch, as his energy level is fairly high.
For more information, visit Countryside Humane Society, 2706 Chicory Road, or call (262) 554-6699
Last week's pet looking for a home, Tiny, the playful cross-eyed kitten, got adopted into one where she will be the spoiled addition to her young new family.
Apr 8, 2008
Curly fluffball loses fight with clippers ... it'll grow back!
This week's dog up for adoption at Countryside Humane Society is a tough one. Countryside has kindly sent us before and after pictures of Pierre, a one-year-old Bichon Frise, Poodle and possibly Lhasa Apso mix.
I cannot tell a lie: I prefer the "before" version.
Pierre came in as a stray, with long, matted curly hair. He was dirty and muddy. Now he's been cleaned, shaved, fully vaccinated and neutered. And he looks terrible! IMHO.
Poor little guy. Hopefully, he'll outgrow this shaved state and be curly (and matted) again ... for you.
Pierre is an active dog, who will fit best in a family with children ages five and older.
Countryside Humane Society is located at 2706 Chicory Road. Or call (262) 554-6699.
Last week's friendly puppy, Chaz, has new owners who are thrilled with their new friend.
Feb 29, 2008
Lassie come home? Well, this one would like to ...
Remember Lassie? Of course you do. The distinctive (and smart!) Collie has starred in at least a dozen movies since the first in 1943 (which also featured Elizabeth Taylor), and four long-running TV series.
Not that everyone is a fan: "Lassie looked brilliant, in part because the farm family she lived with was made up of idiots. One of them was always getting pinned under the tractor, and Lassie was always rushing back to the farmhouse to alert the others. She'd whimper and tug at their sleeves, and they'd always waste precious minutes saying things like: "Do you think something's wrong? Do you think she wants us to follow her? What is it, girl?" as if this had never happened before, instead of every week."
OK, we won't ask humorist Dave Barry if he wants to adopt this lovely Collie -- ours is a male, by the way -- as were all the celluloid Lassies. Nick is 2, neutered, good with other dogs and available for all ages. His owners moved to a place where no dogs are allowed. (We can't say what we think of those places; this is a family website!)
Nick is friendly and good-natured. He likes to "talk" with grunts and grumbles, and he is housetrained. Like all Collies, he needs regular grooming.
Nick also needs an owner willing to explain to everyone who meets him that he is not Lassie. If you are that person, you can adopt Nick from the Countryside Humane Society.
If you're going to adopt a Lassie doppleganger like Nick, it will help if you know at least a little Lassie history:
1. Mickey Rooney, Jimmy Stewart, Peter O'Toole and Jeanette MacDonald also shared the stage with one or another of the many scene-stealing Lassies over the years.Kennedy, last week's dog up for adoption -- a Phalène -- has found a new home!
2. Lassie is one of only three animals to have a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame; the others are Rin Tin Tin and Strongheart.
3. And finally, Lassie was "born" in 1938, first appearing in British-American author Eric Knight's short story Lassie Come Home published in the Saturday Evening Post.
Jan 28, 2008
Handsome Bryan looking for a home
Looking for a home this week is Bryan, a handsome four-month-old Labrador mix who was found as a stray. He's black with touches of white, and full of energy. He needs a committed home that will work on training. Because of his eventual size -- he should grow to about 50 pounds -- it is recommended that there be no children under the age of five in the household. He can be seen at the Countryside Humane Society.
Our last dog, William, an Alaskan Malamute perfectly suited to last week's snow, did not get adopted here, but was given a second chance at the Elmbrook Humane Society, where , we are told, he did find a new family.
Jan 3, 2008
Winter, what winter? Alaskan Malamute is right at home
Snow. Cold. Winter. What could be more appropriate than an Alaskan Malamute?
Yes, he loves the snow! William is a 3-year-old, 60-lb. Malamute / Collie mix; a stray brought here from Milwaukee. He's even-tempered and laid back; mostly hair, he'll need regular grooming. Because of his size, he needs a household with no children under 10 -- don't want him knocking little ones over!
He's available for adoption at the Countryside Humane Society.
UPDATE: Last week's dog, Harley, was not adopted, but will get another chance at the Elmbrook Humane Society.
Dec 22, 2007
Playful Harley will entertain himself -- and you
Ready to add a playful addition to your home? Consider Harley, an Aussie / Lab mix. He's five years old, already housetrained. He knows (and obeys!) "sit" and "shake," and maybe some more commands that we didn't think to try. Harley is a transfer from the Kenosha shelter, which is getting full. As you can see from the picture, he also knows how to entertain himself, by choosing his own toys from the selection available.
OR, are you more interested in having a kitten for Christmas? Countryside Humane Society has some of the cutest kittens around, just waiting for new homes. The shelter will be open until 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve ...
Update, 12/22: Des, last week's dog, has found a new home for Christmas!
Dec 10, 2007
Des can be home (with you) for Christmas
Meet Des, a friendly, well-behaved Cairn Terrier/Cocker Spaniel mix.
He's about three years old, and my first thought upon meeting him was, "How could anybody give up a dog this sweet?" Simple and sad answer: his owner died. OK, I feel like a cad.
Des really is a lovely dog; nice long coat, eager to please even a photographer, by posing by the tree. He's waiting at Countryside Humane Society for someone to adopt him. If you hurry, he'll be home for Christmas.
UPDATE: Last week's adoptable pet, the cat Shania, was not claimed, and is on her way to the Wisconsin Humane Society in Milwaukee, which reportedly has a three-day turnaround these days. We're keeping our fingers crossed.
Nov 30, 2007
Shania is looking for a home
And now for something different: This week's pet up for adoption at Countryside Humane Society is a cat.
Let's be purrfectly clear: We have nothing against cats, although sometimes they make our allergies act up. But otherwise, we appreciate their independence, and revel in the ones that like to cuddle.
Shania is a year-old domestic shorthair. Grey to the uninitiated; "Pastel Tortie" to true cat color aficionados. She's a stray who was found pregnant. Her 10-week-old litter of kittens all will be adopted.
Shania loves other cats, hisses at dogs (but is willing to co-exist with them). She's great with kids; sweet and friendly and loves to purr.
P.S. Last week's dog -- Rufus -- was adopted!
Nov 28, 2007
Abused puppy rescued by humane society
Today the employees of Countryside Humane Society wept again over the cruelty of the human race.
A 6-week-old Shar Pei / Pit Bull mix puppy was picked up by Randy Lansbury, one of Countryside's Humane Officers. The pup had suspicious looking wounds on its body and, to the horror of the employees at Countryside, the pup's vulva appeared to have been cut open.
The pup was taken to a veterinarian who will test the pup for illness, and clean and stitch her wounds. The veterinarian said it looked like someone caused the superficial wounds with a dull knife, then moved to the genitals and cut the pup there. The puppy, now called Star, will stay in foster care until her wounds are healed, and then placed for adoption.
Hopefully, this little pup who started out life in such a horrible way will grow up to be a potentially large sized adult dog, with a brighter future.
Update, 11/30: We stopped in to see how Star was doing today and she was doing fine! The vet's stitched her up and she was in no pain (but on medication). She's quiet, but inquisitive, and was very friendly as we took pictures and got acquainted. She'll be recuperating for about six weeks before Countryside puts her up for adoption.
Nov 20, 2007
Rufus: A puppy who senses your mood?
Rufus is a 5-month-old mixed breed puppy. Could be Wire Terrier, Schnauzer ... what? He is small and blond with a rough coat.
He was picked up by the Milwaukee Animal Control Commission, but when no one reclaimed him, Countryside Humane Society took him in to place for adoption.
He appears housetrained, is good with all ages and seems able to sense when people need comfort. He recently met with some mentally challenged adults and just laid his head gently on them and did not act wiggly while they stroked him.
Update, 11/20: Larry, last week's dog, has been adopted!
Update, 11/28: Rufus was adopted today. She went to an older retired couple with lots of love to give.
Nov 14, 2007
Playful Larry needs a home, and a trainer
Meet Larry.
He's a handsome one-year-old Labrador mix, playful and active. But at the same time, he's shy and dependent. He needs an owner willing to train him, and to give him some attention. Countryside Humane Society guesses that he's been mostly ignored, maybe just tied up in somebody's yard, and he's hungry for attention. But he does know how to do some things, like sit on command. Sometimes, anyway.
Larry comes to us from a shelter in Dunn County, IL. He's going to take a little work, but when you're done you'll have a friend for life.
UPDATE/ 11/14: Last week's dog, Mama, a Chihuahua mix, has been adopted!
UPDATE, 11/19: Larry is adopted!
Nov 7, 2007
Mama's waiting for second Good Samaritan
Our adoptable four-legged friend this week is Mama, a nine-month Chihuahua mix at the Countryside Humane Society.
Mama was found "almost dead" alongside a Racine highway by an apartment dweller who nursed her back to health and wanted to keep her. Enter mean landlord (twirling black moustache, no doubt).
The landlord made our Good Samaritan bring Mama to the humane shelter, where she's just waiting for someone to call. We don't know whether she's really a Mama, but that was the name she picked up along the way.
UPDATE, 11/14: Mama has been adopted by a couple with a black lab. They wanted a lap dog. Mama loves her new large playmate and that warm comfortable lap!
P.S. Good news regarding Hap, last week's dog. He's been adopted by a Racine family whose last rescue dog gave them 15 years of companionship.
Oct 30, 2007
Need a hug? Hap's your man.
Meet Hap, a Great Dane/Boxer mix who is 8 months old and looking for a home. Not just any home; before coming to the Countryside Humane Society as a stray, Hap was malnourished, and probably left for days in a wire cage. He's now getting special care at Countryside: lots of loving (he practically hugs whoever is with him) and extra cottage cheese for the calcium he needs to strengthen his feet and make his bones better. Staff at Countryside take turns giving him lots of exercise.
Countryside also will hold four more low-cost cat and dog vaccination clinics this year: Nov. 1 and 15, and Dec. 6 and 20. The shelter is at 2706 Chicory Road; to check on clinics or Hap, call 262-554-6699.
(P.S. Last week's dog seeking a home -- Jack, a Collie/Brittany mix -- still hasn't been adopted. Check him out HERE.)
