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Holiday Dreams

Over the last few years of fostering I have had my share of wild adventures and heart wrenching tales. There have been ups, downs and many in betweens. But through it all, one thing has always remained the same – the desire to place each dog into an amazing forever home where they would be a part … Continue reading →

Santa Watch!

Remember little Dottie? She arrived at the shelter when her owner could no longer care for her. She was quite a mess…moppy hair and terrible teeth. But she never let those things bother her all that much, she was a happy girl regardless of her apparent. Despite the fact that Dottie was an older(ish) dog, … Continue reading →

Brotherly Love…

Oh Wiley. What a cool little dude. This guy came to me after he had been picked up as a stray. Right from the start, I knew he was going to be one of the chillest fosters ever. He had such an easy going personality…calm, cool and collected. He loved other dogs and enjoyed snuggling … Continue reading →

Bob – Adopted 10/19/14

Bob is one of those dogs that you are going to just love to be around. He’s sweet, laid back, well behaved and gets along with absolutely everyone he meets. He considers kids, dogs… Continue reading →

Oh So Sassy!

A few months ago I had a shy, but very sweet foster named Sassy. She was surrendered to ACCT when her owners could no longer care for her and was scooped up by PAWS. Sassy was not a fan of being in the shelter, she was very nervous and even tried to nip a few folks. But could … Continue reading →

Coco – Adopted 10/5/14

This awesome little lady is Coco! She may be an older(ish) dog, but she has plenty of spicy, fun energy to go around! She is a very loyal companion who will want to be by your side whenever possible… Continue reading →

Ups and Downs with The Mingo

As most of you know, last weekend Mingo was released from the hospital after undergoing surgery to repair a stricture in her trachea. Since then, things have been going fairly smoothly… albeit quite the roller coaster ride. Over the past week this amazing dog has shown what positive thinking can really do. Mingo has basically had … Continue reading →

Second Chances

Sometimes life throws you a few curve-balls. Yes, I know how cliché that sounds, but it is very true. As humans, we can usually pick ourselves up and/or get the help we need. If you are an animal, it isn’t always that easy, though there are moments when good humans can come to the rescue… A … Continue reading →

George (Adopted 9/13/14)

Are you looking to add a little spunk in your life? Does your heart go pitter-patter when you see a gorgeous dog? Would you like a loyal side kick to join you on your weekly adventures? Well, your search may be over! Meet George, the spicy dachshund with a TON of personality… Continue reading →

Chloe (Adopted 8/30/14)

Chloe is a shy but very affectionate little chihuahua who was found as a stray on the streets of Philadelphia. While she may have gone through some rough times recently wandering around on her own, it’s very clear that she… Continue reading →

Into the Wild

As some of you may know, I love camping. I am a big fan of getting outdoors and soaking up as much nature as possible. For me, tent camping was always the way to go…until I was introduced to RVing many years ago. It’s cleaner, more convent and so much comfier for our dogs. We love it … Continue reading →

Shortest. Break. Ever.

Last week I chatted with some friends about looking forward to my upcoming foster break. Here’s the thing…while I enjoy taking in, helping and then adopting shelter dogs out into awesome forever homes, a lil respite is a wonderful thing now and then. It gives me time to recharge my batteries and allows for more free … Continue reading →

Shave and a Haircut

It’s amazing what a ‘little off the top’ can do. For Mitzi, quite a bit. When she arrived at the shelter she was filthy and terribly matted. The amazing staff at PAWS cleaned her up… Continue reading →

Mitzi (Adopted 7/27/14)

Meet Mitzi, a 9lb schnauzer mix who was is single and looking for love! This sweet lady came into the shelter in pretty rough shape, her fur was a terrible matted mess. But she has been groomed and now… Continue reading →

Sassy (Adopted 6/11/14)

Sassy is a very shy but incredibly sweet little girl who was surrendered, along with her sister Nala, by her family because they were moving and couldn’t take her with them… Continue reading →

Dottie (Adopted 3/29/14)

Introducing the new and improved Dottie!! This small lady was surrendered to the shelter when her owner could no longer care for her, she came in with pretty bad gum disease and a heck of a mop… Continue reading →

Donald (Adopted 4/18/14)

Meet sweet little Donald, the chunky Chihuahua with lots of love to give! Don is one handsome little guy and always turns heads wherever he goes. He’s a bit on the plump side at the moment but we’re… Continue reading →

It’s Good to be Back!

That’s right! After heading out of PA and away from the chilly weather for the winter months…I have finally made my return. Upon settling in back home I was very eager to return to fostering, but mother nature decided Continue reading →

Wiley (Adopted 11/17/13)

Updated 11/17/13 – Wiley met an awesome couple over the weekend and within just a few hours of spending some ‘getting to know each other’ time, it was clear…he fit perfectly into their family. He now has Continue reading →

Things, Realized

So, yesterday was a darn good day. Finnegan was adopted by an amazing family and I picked up a new foster, Wiley. I didn’t anticipate bringing home a new dude that day, I was planning on taking a break until… Continue reading →

Frisky Friday!

Finnegan loves to pal around with his buddy, Harry. They two of them can’t get enough of each other and will play for hours on end! Finn would love to find a forever home with another canine that’s just as playful & energetic as his new best friend! . . .

Finnegan (Adopted 9/5/13)

Introducing the amazing Finnegan! The spicy, young chihuahua with a TON of personality who enjoys living each day to the fullest! Finn was found as a stray before coming into the shelter and while he was fairly nervous at first, he has opened up quite a but here in foster to become a bouncy ball of joy. This guy has a lot of energy… Continue reading →

Spunky Boy, Monty Burns, Gets His Wish!

After a few months in foster and a long search for his forever home…Monty’s dreams have finally come true! He has been adopted by an awesome new mom! This super cool gal wasn’t the least bit fazed by his quirks, with plenty of experience under her belt…she truly fell for him the moment laid eyes on … Continue reading →

A Camping We Will Go!

I know what some of you are thinking…”Where have you been the last couple months?” The short answer? Super crazy busy! I know I said that I was going to try to keep up and post more, but life decided to get all sorts of wild on me. We moved in early June and it … Continue reading →

Wordless Wednesday

Marley (Adopted 5/27/13)

Are you looking to add a heaping dose of adorableness to your life? Do you enjoy daily outdoor activity, but also appreciate couch lounging? Are you dedicated, loving, and not afraid to be a silly goose now and then? Then this little guy could quite possibly be your soul mate! Marley is one handsome little Chihuahua, check out his gorgeous golden eyes paired with his stunning white coat! He definitely turns heads when he struts his stuff during his walks… Continue reading →

Monty Burns (Adopted 8/10/13)

Meet Monty Burns, a tiny little Chihuahua mix that packs a lot of pizzaz into a pint size package. When he first came into foster he was quite malnourished and feeling very much under the weather. But with some nutritious food and lots of TLC, this guy has made quite an incredible recovery! He has learned… Continue reading →

Looking Good…

It’s been a handful of weeks since Monty Burns (fka Cheech) came into foster. When he arrived he was pretty emaciated and had a bad bout of kennel cough. He had almost no energy, wasn’t too keen on eating, and was downright miserable. After a couple days of coaxing with some delicious chicken, rice, egg, and puppy … Continue reading →

A Little Angel Crosses Over

This weekend I received some devastating news. Macho, a former foster of mine from last year, was struck and killed by a car on Saturday. When I received this news from his mom, I was overwhelmed with sadness. Having fostered a handful of dogs over the years I always expected to eventually get a call … Continue reading →

New Guy in Town

This lil guy is brand new to the foster crew! He’s a tiny thing and needs some good tlc before he will be ready for adoption. Despite his current condition, he is in amazing spirits and is quite spunky & very affectionate. I’ll have updates and his full bio up soon, so be sure to … Continue reading →

Rolling Along

Last Saturday evening, Tyco and I attended a pretty awesome PAWS event in Philadelphia for a Philly Roller Girls roller derby bout. I was amazed at just how incredible Tyco (and the other PAWS dogs) did at this event. The place was LOUD, with lots of action! I know that this little guy would have never been … Continue reading →

Spicy & Smart, Tyco Brown Style

Tyco Brown is a really cool dude. In my last post I explained how much he had come out of his shell since arriving in foster. At this point I can say that he is quite an energetic, playful, and loving little guy. He is also a feisty man who LOVES running around and being part of … Continue reading →

Shy Guy Ty, Now a Smidgen Less Shy

When I first met lil man Tyco Brown at the shelter, he was very nervous and tried to hide in the corner of his kennel. He’d scoot himself back as far as possible, but at the same time he kept extending his paw out at me, trying to make contact. Once I got him out of … Continue reading →

What’s Up?

To say things have been busy for me is, well, and understatement. Between work, fostering, and my side projects, it’s been downright chaotic. But to be honest, I’m not complaining. I like to stay busy. I like to stuff as much as I can on my plate. I’m not one to take on more than I … Continue reading →

Tyco Brown (Adopted 4/27/13)

Meet sweet little Tyco Brown, the small Chihuahua mix with a ton of spice! Ty is one adorable little man, with his tiny stature and big ears! He was found as a stray before coming into the shelter and was pretty much scared of everything. But he has made an amazing transformation… Continue reading →

Feeling Much Better

Miss Peach was a bit under the weather last week, but with some TLC and some antibiotics she is back to her spunky self! Check out this quick video to see just how great she’s doing! She is all set to go into her forever home, hoooray!

Miss Peach (Adopted 4/10/13)

Are you looking for a companion to help keep you active? Do you enjoy a good game of fetch with your dog friends? Would you like to add something super sweet to your life? Then little Miss Peach could quite possibly be your perfect match! This adorable Chihuahua Continue reading →

It’s Been A While…

As some of you may have noticed, it’s been quite a while since I have been actively fostering, blogging, and updating. I have been away for a couple months doing the travelin’ thing and thus had to put my volunteering life on hold. My vacation was amazing, but, as always during the winter months, my … Continue reading →

Frisky Friday!

It’s Friday and you know what that means…time to get frisky! wOOt! Check out Macho Man working his magic with a quick game of fetch and then some good ol’ wrestling his buddy, Harry. He is soooo ready for the weekend!

Macho Man (Adopted 9/13/12)

Are you searching for an energetic canine that can match your enthusiasm for life? Do you enjoy helping dogs learn positive behaviors and tricks? Would you like a companion that will follow you… Continue reading →

Wordless Wednesday

Shake It Like a Polaroid Picture

Ruby Sapphire has a new obsession. Toys. She likes chewing them, fetching them, hiding them, carrying them around the house, playing tug-of-war, and most importantly…shaking them around her head like a crazy girl. Every time I turn around, it seems like she has a new one hanging out of her mouth. Ruby is a smart gal who … Continue reading →

Ruby Sapphire (Adopted 1/3/13)

Sweet little Ruby Sapphire, a 10lb Chihuahua mix who was surrendered by her owners because they were moving, is single and looking for love! It seems this girl may have had a pretty rough life before arriving at the shelter and now… Continue reading →

Wordless Wednesday

Oh Sew Good

It’s a well known fact that I adore dogs (and cats, bunnies, birds, pigs, elephants, so on and so forth). But it’s not so well known that I like to sew. Yup, sew. This bit of knowledge tends to make most people giggle just a smidgen. I don’t blame them, I would laugh quite a bit … Continue reading →

The Joy of Napping

Miss Lady Godiva loves to snooze. After she’s had her fun chasing the birds in the yard and showing off her amazing dance moves in the living room, she’s all about curling up and catching some nice zZZzZzzZ’s… This sweet gal is still searching for her forever home. Please check out her page for … Continue reading →

Lady Godiva (Adopted 10-26-12)

Lady Godiva is a three year old, 4 pound chihuahua mix who is really more of a scaredy cat than a dog. She likes to view the world from the safety of your lap, and wants you to be around to protect her. She was surrendered to the shelter by her owners… Continue reading →

Something Wiggly This Way Comes

I’ve been pretty busy over the past few weeks and haven’t had much time to stop by the PAWS clinic in quite a while. Since I was way overdue for a visit and had some free time, I swung by yesterday. A couple things happened while I was there… 1. Falling bird While hanging out with … Continue reading →

Simply Irresistible : A Willis Update!

Sweet little Willis was lucky enough to find his forever home last week with an incredible family. It was pretty much love at first sight when he met with his new mom and sister. Of course they thought that Willis was adorable, who wouldn’t?! But it was much more than just that. Willis really clicked with … Continue reading →

How Sweet It Is : A Rudy Update!

Rudolph has been pretty busy over the past couple weeks. Between soaking up love from his parents, enjoying playtime with his brother, learning to be a well behaved gentleman, and getting lots of attention from everyone he meets…this guy is certainly living the dream! His Mom, Kate, recently sent me an update with some adorable photos. … Continue reading →