🐾Meet Charlie!🐾
Charlie has a difficult situation and needs your help!
So Charlie is a 4-year-old, unneutered, Norwegian Elkhound. He used to live with an elderly couple (80s). They unfortunately did not train him, did not socialize him, did not work him as they should have. Charlie also has Lyme disease.
Charlie and his former dad were outside walking to their outdoor pen when Charlie’s former dad fell. Charlie was on two leashes. Unfortunately Charlie did bite his former dad when he fell. It is unknown if he got spooked when his dad fell, if he was pulled down on the leashes, if he twisted a certain way when he got pulled down causing his body to hurt due to the Lyme disease, I cannot say for sure what happened. This was the first time Charlie has ever bit them, or shown any signs that he wanted to. Charlie has been described by them as a loving dog.
Due to the bite and the owners being unable to properly care for him, they surrendered. I typically do not take in dogs who have bitten due to the risk and liability. I made an exception due to the fact that they were elderly and could not handle him, and it was most likely a bite out of fear.
Since being in shelter Charlie has opened up to me. He jumps up and down and wags his tail when he sees me. He gives me kisses, sits in my lap for pets, and rolls over for belly rubs. I have never once felt uncomfortable with him, or felt as though he would bite me.
My boyfriend has also interacted with him. When my boyfriend has interacted with him, Charlie was nervous but would still go up and take cookies from him. He then warmed up and was going up to my boyfriend wanting him to pet him, rolling over for belly rubs, etc. However at one point he did show that he could be possessive of his “owner” (me), trying to guard me from my boyfriend. The old owners have said “he is possessive of mom”. They did not explain further, and did not work with him on it. This will be something that needs to be worked on.
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The forecast is calling for lots of snow and this good boy is excited!
Ludo is an XXL breed that is known for being a good guard dog and herder with lots of endurance. The wonderful staff of the Westfield, MA Animal Control love his sweet personality and know he’ll make a great companion for a person or family who can provide what a dog like him needs.
On weekends a volunteer has been taking him on outings. They go on two-mile hikes and then practice nose work and brain games. Ludo would love an adopter who can make these types of activities part of his regular routine.
Ludo passed a behavior assessment with flying colors. He doesn't have any food, high value, or toy aggression, and has no issues being touched.
Independence is also common in Anatolians so it’s no surprise that Ludo has a penchant for wandering and exploring. He was actually found as a stray while on one of his solo adventures. This wanderlust means Ludo must be supervised and leashed when outdoors, and he will need work on recall. A large fenced-in yard to play and run freely is highly preferred.
We do not know for sure how Ludo is with cats. He’s only met one face-to-face since being in the shelter, but that cat lashed out at Ludo and scared him half to death. However, a really good home with a sweet dog-savvy feline may be considered.
Wish list: An active and committed family with large dog experience. Due to size and herding tendencies, no small children. Ages 6+ only. Large yard. FYI, Ludo has no farm experience.
Ludo is vaccinated and microchipped. He still needs neutering, but staff are working that out. Please contact Officer Kutayli and tell her Animal Rescue Konnection sent you! [email protected]
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🐾 This #GivingTuesday, You Can Make a Lifesaving Difference! 🐾
In 2024, YOUR generous donations helped us give countless dogs a second chance. Thanks to your support, we were able to:
🐶 Provide essential vet care to prepare dogs for adoption
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But we can’t do it without you! We need your help to continue these vital services and give more dogs the futures they deserve. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a huge impact.
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Bella
Bella is a special guest of Fitchburg Animal Control in MA. She is a 10-year-old medium-sized, female terrier with ears like the flying nun (look it up youngsters!). Aptly named, she is beautiful both inside and out.
Turmoil defined her more recent years of life, but she’s starting to smile again. With the help of a loving pet parent we’re sure this sweet girl will be one happy camper. Bella’s personality really comes out when she’s out in the yard running. She even has her own gymnastics maneuver, which she does by diving to the ground and rolling around.
Being with people is Bella’s other love. She is also good with cats, but usually doesn’t like being around other dogs. She’s fine with her “next-door” neighbor at the kennel, but reportedly reactive to dogs while out on walks. Since she is happiest getting exercise by playing and running in a yard, you won’t have to worry about providing a lot of daily walks. A fenced-in yard is highly preferred.
Bella deserves a fun-loving family who will give her time and space to acclimate to a new home. Patience, TLC, and lots of outdoor time will help her adjust to those initial days and weeks. Still anxious from her past, she requires a slow and steady pace. It’s really not complicated!
She would however prefer people home with her as much as possible, instead of spending long days alone. Crates make her very anxious, so a soft doggy bed (or lap or couch!) is all she’ll need.
Since being rescued, Bella has been vaccinated and spayed. Will you make your home the last “pit” stop on her rescue journey?
Please contact [email protected] and tell them Animal Rescue Konnection (ARK) sent you!
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One week left of CARTOBER! 🧡🖤
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Just look Mae's sweet face, can you believe she is still looking for a family to take her home? 🤯
This little lady has been with A Place for Ace for over eight months. How can a cute puppy take so long to be adopted? Apparently her adopters haven’t seen the memo yet!
Mae is about 10 months old and weighs about 30 pounds. All she wants is to belong to a loving family who will play with her, teach her new things, and, of course, snuggle. She’s people-friendly and prefers a home with another dog or two, and she is also good with cats.
Mae is so smart that she puts herself to bed in her crate every night. She’s potty-trained, spayed, and UTD on shots. She is being cared for outside of Boston, MA. According to her intake paperwork, Mae is a mix of whippet, terrier, and lab, but this may (no pun intended) be just a guess.
When you contact her people, please tell them Mae’s friend at Animal Rescue Konnection sent you!
Visit www.aplaceforace.org to learn more about Miss Mae and to apply for this overlooked honey bun 💙
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Aries is wondering if his balancing trick will impress you enough to take him home with you? 🏀
Despite experiencing abuse and neglect from an early age, Aries is playful and loving and ready for his new family to bring him home! Our team can't believe there's not a line out the door to adopt this good boy!
🩷 He is a wonderful companion and the perfect size at just 45lbs.
Please share this sweet boy far and wide - let's find him the loving home he deserves!
🙏🏼 Learn more about Aries and apply to adopt him today > https://www.petfinder.com/dog/aries-please-help-72314154/ma/mansfield/masspaws-ma292/
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