The
Katrina Dogs - Their Journey
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CAPP,
Greyhounds as Companions, several other local animal rescue
organizations and Greyhound Rescue of Ohio (GRO), responded
to the Katrina Hurricane disaster. GRO hired a Greyhound
dog transporter to bring 48 Katrina dogs back from Tylertown,
Mississippi; Ohio State University's College of Veterinary
Medicine provided interim medical care and quarantine; and
then 27 Katrina dogs headed to Albany!
NOW
The Katrina dogs are in the Capital District. They are receiving
appropriate medical care, being socialized and evaluated,
and awaiting their availability for adoption in late December
or early January. In the interim, CAPP and the other animal
rescue organizations involved in this effort are accepting
adoption applications, which are available on their respective
web sites:
Please
note that, given the extraordinary and lengthy care most of
these dogs require, adoption fees may be higher than a particular
rescue group's usual fees.
CAPP'S KATRINA DOGS
CAPP has ten Katrina dogs (listed below). Applications are
being accepted now for these dogs (http://www.capp-petplacement.org/adopt);
they will be reviewed when the dogs are available for adoption.
As with any of CAPP's pets, our regular adoption policies
apply. In addition, they will not be placed on a first come/first
served basis--CAPP will only place them in what we determine
to be an appropriate home.
Following are descriptions and some pictures of CAPP's Katrina
dogs.
Information
on how you can help the Katrina dogs is on our "CAPP's
Program" page: http://www.capp-petplacement.org/capp_program.html
We
also have many other wonderful pets for adoption, so please
be sure to visit them too - http://www.capp-petplacement.org/pet_adopt%2705.html
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CUPID,
Pomeranian (15 pounds, about 18 months old, blonde color). An
easygoing, friendly, happy little man who gets along with everyone!
Cupid was pictured on Pet Connection's special on Hurricane Katrina
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GRAHAM,
a lovely small golden/red Spaniel mix, ~10 years old. He really
looks like a mini-Golden Retriever! He was emaciated when rescued
and only weighed 18 pounds when he arrived in Albany; a good weight
for him would probably be 30 pounds or so. This is one lovely
dog who has obviously endured a lot and certainly deserves a wonderful
new life! An all adult home is required--Graham has truly earned
a quiet home and some pampering! Graham was pictured on Pet Connection's
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TWIGGY,
a cute, petite black and white Terrier/Italian Greyhound mix,
around 15 pounds. Twiggy is relatively easygoing and quiet but
can be playful. She was pictured on Pet Connection's Hurricane
Katrina special--she was called Trevor on the show and was identified
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TYLER,
named for the town the dogs all came from--Tylertown, Mississippi.
About 25-30 pounds. A nice, ~8 year old gentleman who seems very
wise--he could probably run the place if we let him! He is most
likely a mix of Corgi (ear set and distinctive red brindle coloring)
and Shiba Inu (curled tail and overall fine-boned build) with
something else thrown in. Tyler would do best in a home where
someone is home most of the time--a retired person, perhaps--he
really loves to be around people! He was pictured on Pet Connection's
Hurricane Katrina special--he was called Curtis on the show. |
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PROFESSOR
SNUGGLESWORTH, a leggy fawn/white short-haired Chihuahua
(possible mix), 8-10 pounds, about 6-8 years old. The Professor
is easygoing, quiet and, as his name implies, snuggley! He was
pictured on Pet Connection's Hurricane Katrina special. |
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BEST
FRIEND, named for the sanctuary that was running the
animal shelter in Tylertown, Mississippi. He is an All American
mix--Hound probably, some Rottweiler maybe. Friend is a young
(10-12 monts old) handsome boy, about 40 pounds right now but
should be about 50 pounds. He is very playful and active and is
not an apartment dog. He plays well with dogs ~35 pounds
or larger; cannot be placed with cats. Friend would do best in
a dog smart household; children should be over 10 years of age
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MAGIC,
a stockily built wire-haired terrier mix (~10 pounds)--black with
some white markings, 3-4 years old. He is cuddly, very people
oriented. He doesn't want to be alone very much--you can't blame
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JAZZ,
a leggy wire-haired terrier mix (16 pounds)--mostly white with
black markings, around 3-4 years old He will be a typical "terrier"
when he's gained weight and becomes acclimated to his new surroundings,
so he will need an active household to keep up with him. Jazz
was featured on Pet Connection's Hurricane Katrina special. |
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CLEOPATRA,
German Shepherd Dog/Labbie, a very nice, well adjusted mix,
She's young (10-12 months) and ~35 pounds right now, but
she will probably grow a bit more. Very mature and well-behaved
for her age; she adjusts to new situations easily and is playful
and affectionate. |
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MARIE,
a lovely All American mix, about 30-35 pounds--probably Shiba
Inu, maybe a little Chow. Marie has obviously had a tough life
during her 3-4 years on this earth; she clearly has had many litters
of puppies. She was found under a house after Hurricane Katrina.
This is a quiet, loving dog who desperately wants to bond with
someone. Marie was featured on Pet Connection's Hurricane Katrina
special. |
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Contact
CAPP by:
Email:
info@capp-petplacement.org
Mail:
CAPP, #279 Troy Road, Suite 9, Rensselaer, NY 12144
Phone:
(518) 292-0555
FAX
(applications only): 518-283-9718
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Upcoming
Pet Adoption Clinics |
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Pet
Adoption Clinics are held from 11am - 12:30 pm at the Healthy
Pet Center* on the following Saturdays:
2006
January
7
February
4
March
4
Healthy
Pet Center
235
N. Greenbush Rd., Troy
(I-90 Exit 8, left on Rte. 4, 1.7
mi. on right; or 1 mi. S. of HVCC)
(518) 283-4027
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