Mary Ehlers' Nugget - The Zebra

These furry friends (and many others) are looking for loving homes ...
Bella - (Female)
Breed: Collie Mix
Age: 13 Weeks
History: Shelter
Description: Patch - (Female)
Bella is a super
friendly Collie Breed: Hound / Beagle
mix. She has Age: 5 Years ❤
Chew Chew - (Male)
Breed: West Highland White Terrier Westie
Age: 4 Years
Weight: 13
Pounds
History: Paisley Owner - (Male)
Release
Description: Breed: Catahoula Leopard Dog Mix
Chew Age: Chew 5 Months is
just arrived, History: Confiscation case
an History: adorable Shelter
but does well
Westie who
with other dogs
was rescued
and loves to
by one of our
play. She has
AFH volunteers
quickly picked
before he was
up commands
to be dropped
and is doing well on being housetrained. She loves
off by his
playing with her toys and has been great with people
family at an
coming over to visit. She is friendly and loves to give
animal shelter.
kisses. She enjoys kids and would do well in just about
He lived with
any home.
a Maltese and
older children.
Betty’s Pups Hi, my - name (Mixed is Patch Gender) but my foster Mom likes to
True to his breed, he’s an active boy . Chew Chew has
Breed: Beagle call me / Shih Patches. Tzu Mix I came to AFH because I was
come to AFH in the hopes of finding a family that will
Age: 8 Weeks taken away from my owner who was not taking
History: proper care of me. Now I live with my new foster
Shelter family--Mom, Dad and 3 foster beagle sisters.
Description: I’m doing so well now. I’m 100% house and crate
Betty’s pups trained. I’m a good walker on a leash and do very
have now well with other dogs and small children. I will fit in
had their first
great with any family, especially for a retired couple
set of shots
that likes to go for nice long walks and enjoy the
and can be
scenery. I don’t pull at all, I’ll walk at your pace. I’m
viewed in their
smart too; in less than 24 hours I learned from my
fosters’ home.
beagle sisters how to use a dog door. I’m so easy
They are growing
fast and
going and lovable.
doing wonderfully.
They still Emma - (Female)
nurse from Breed: Pit Bull Terrier Mix
their mother Age: 4 Years
but will begin
History: Owner Release
weaning this week as they are all eating dry puppy food
and enjoying it. Their mom is said to be part Beagle
part Shih-tzu however these puppies will look nothing
like a Shih Tzu. These puppies should grow to a good
medium size and look like they may have some pointer
or blue heeler in them. They will make absolutely gorgeous
dogs.
Find LOVE
give Hi my him name the attention, is Paisley and exercise I am a Catahoula and training mix, that his
breed
or at
requires
least that
in
is what
order
they
to be
think
healthy
I am. I
and
have
happy.
a
He’s
a very smart little boy and is already learning a lot in
beautiful red brindle coat and soft amber eyes,
his new foster home. He now knows to sit/down for a
sure to get your attention. My foster mom believes
treat. This handsome little dog is best suited for those
who
I may
love
get
the
to be
spirit
about
and
55
playful
pounds
personality
or so when I’m
that typifies
the grown terrier up. mystique. I walk pretty well on the leash although
have a tendency to jump forward or run around
Delightful you in excitement, Pups but - (Mixed when given Gender) direction, will
Breed: walk quite Chihuahua nicely. I also do well during bath time
this WINTER
Mix although sometimes try to jump out if you’re
Age: not 9 looking. Weeks I can be kind of yappy at times, so I
History: would probably Shelter not do well in apartments. I get
Description:
along great with
Den-
my foster brother and sister, two
ver, Denzel, Dex-
energetic dogs like myself.
ter, Dimitri, Dwight
and Dorothy have
AFH is ALWAYS in need just Desi arrived. - (Male) We
are Breed: told they Chihuahua are
Chi
Age:
mixes.
of foster homes!
6 Years
History: Puppy Mill
Dottie - (Female)
It is fun and rewarding. Without enough foster Breed: Cairn Terrier Mix
Age: 12 Months
homes we can’t save as many pets. Since AFH Weight: 10
Ceasar - (Male)
Breed: Rottweiler
Mix
Age: 6
tries hard to not use boarding facilities, we
cannot accept new, deserving animals into our
program without ready foster homes. If you
Pounds
History: Shelter
Description:
Dottie is a Cairn
Terrier mix who
Months
Emma would love nothing more than to cuddle
History:
up with her human in a warm home on a soft bed
Shelter
for long nap. She loves to go on walks and take
Description:
car rides. She is happy to lean against you for a
I’m Ceasar
long body rub while you watch TV, read a book,
and available!
The
etc. Emma is a “cuddle bug” but will let you know
other 7 of my when she does not want to be loved on. She has
litter mates been dubbed an “amazing house guest” and will
from “Chloes lay quietly by a fire, open sunny window or heat
Babes” have vent for most of the day if given a choice. Emma
all found has a “silly” streak which often has her hopping
their forever like a bunny into the room, full body wiggles, and
homes. I have squeaking along to your favorite song. She comes
gotten my with a life time Barkbusters training contract.
last set of Emma would do best as an only dog and is not
shots so my good foster with Mom cats. She has needs been a taking home me with on older walks
with a collar children. and leash, and I am doing great... I guess
that’s because I have a great temperament and am
very intelligent Olivia and - calm, (Female) well as calm as a male puppy
can be.
Breed: Boxer
Castro’s Age: Cuties 2 Years - (Mixed Gender)
are interested in making your home available
to a deserving pet, please drop us an email at
Foster@aforeverhome.org.
A FOrEvEr-HOME rESCuE FOunDAtiOn
is a non-profit dog rescue group located
in Chantilly, Virginia that operates in the
Northern Virginia / Washington Metropolitan
area. We strive to make quality dogs available
for adoption and do our best to match
prospective adopters with the right animal!
Because AFH is a 100% volunteer-run
For more information about adoption, call
organization, we cannot function without your 703-961-8690
help. In particular, we need: foster homes, or visit us online at www.aforeverhome.com
transporters for adoptions and vet visits,
handlers at adoption days, and helpers at fundraising events. If you think you would like to help,
e-mail: volunteer@aforeverhome.org.
gave birth to
6 adorable
puppies bright
and early on
December 21st.
She looks like a
Hello! My name is Desi and I am a purebred
lankier version
Chihuahua and weigh only 7 pounds. I was
of Toto from the
Wizard
rescued
of
from
Oz,
a place called a puppy mill. I lived in
who a cage was 24/7. also I received little to no socialization so
a Cairn I need Terrier! a lot of patience to understand that people
She are is okay. just I as just learned what toys are and I LOVE to
sweet play with as she my foster can brothers and sisters. I am going
be, to and need will someone make to the keep perfect me on family a schedule pet for so anyone
who that loves I know to what cuddle! to expect She and weighs help about me get 10 house pounds,
has trained wiry and grey/white crate trained. fur, and I am the looking friendliest for a family disposition
ever!
with
She
older
does
or no
well
children,
with
as
other
the little
dogs,
kids
appears
are very
to be
housebroken, and has no issue being in her crate. She
noisy and intimidating for a nervous guy like me.
is an outstanding mom to her babies too! She will be
I’m hoping my family will have another small dog
ready for adoption once her babies are 6 weeks old
and
as
completely
they could help
weaned,
show me
and
the
once
ropes.
she has had all of
her shots, which should be in early February.
Artie (Pluto) - (Male)
Breed: History: Shelter/Owner Release
Shepherd /
Shepherd Mix
Age: 10 Weeks
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Kaili - (Female)
Breed: Black Labrador Retriever / Collie Mix
Breed: Pomeranian Mix
Age: 21 Months
Age: 10 Weeks
History:
History:
Shelter
Owner Release
History: Shelter
Description: My
Description:
name is Kaili. I
Charlie, Callie,
have been at my
Chrissy, Cleo
foster’s home only
and Casey have
since December
just arrived.
18th, but the night
We know that
I arrived, all of
mommy was a
Mom’s dogs came
Shepherd mix
out to greet me.
and we think I’m Olivia and am a 2-year old purebred boxer. My
I’m very tiny and
dad could have family been gave me a lab, up along but who with knows. my puppies. They I’m are very
was overwhelmed
adorable and affectionate really sweet and a to playful match. boxer Already although they I’m have still
by them, but they didn’t run over me or anything.
loads of personality figuring out and which individuality. soft fuzzy things They are get my along toys, and
great with kids which and are slippers, other dogs etc. and I have are a calm eating disposition well.
They are pretty but do smart get “mouthy” and go when to the I get bathroom excited, so outside I’m
every time probably (that is not a to good say fit there for a are home not with wet young newspapers
in the children. X-Pen, But but here’s indications the thing—I’m are that still young—I they know
outside is where AM crate to trained, go.) and house trained, but told I
They just wanted to sniff me. Mom took me promptly
upstairs I’m Artie. and I am gave told me I am a a bath gorgeous and, black boy! lab/ Did I feel much
better collie/hound about myself!!! mix. I am fully I have housebroken a very sweet and even temperament,
went LOVE to obedience to be with school. other I loves animals, people including and gets cats. I
want along someone with everyone. who will I am love a very me, happy teach go me lucky and give me
lots dog of without love.
a care in the world. The vet calls me
lack basic obedience and leash skills and need
very well adjusted and people laugh at me, but I
someone who will take the time to train me. And
sleep spread eagle on my back. I think it makes
JANUARY 2012
you should SEE my puppies—they are available
too!
If you pursue an adoption, or volunteer with AFH, email the Zebra to tell your story!
me super lovable, so please call about me and
take me home.
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