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Casey & Toby
Casey and Toby arrived together at Austin Humane Society (AHS) after their owner passed away. At 12-years-old, these two dogs had been best friends for most of their lives and AHS was committed to adopting them to a new home together.
The Barry Family
“Dogs’ lives are short, too short, but you know that going in. You know the pain is coming, you’re going to lose a dog, and there’s going to be great anguish, so you live fully in the moment with her, never fail to share her joy or delight in her...
Happy
Beagles of New England States (B.O.N.E.S.) received a Grey Muzzle grant to increase awareness of their Sensational Senior Beagles program. Their goal is more immediate placement of senior beagles into forever homes, thus allowing them to take in more...
Bongo
Bongo is an extraordinary male Hound/Rottweiler mix. His estimated DOB is 5/31/2011. He came to the shelter as a public stray and his weight at intake was 41.6 lbs. Bongo is an amazing guy who has a heart of gold. He is waiting patiently for his...
Give a Senior Dog a Sweet New Smile and Enter Your Pup in our 2020 Calendar Contest
We just launched our fourth annual Summer Smile Campaign and it’s starting out bolder than ever! Make a gift to our Summer Smile Campaign and it will be matched up to $20,000, thanks to two generous donors, the Cook Family and the Pamela & Craig...
Amber
Amber has been her owner’s therapy dog for her entire life. She has always been there for her person, and even helped her mom stay sober for eight years.
BooBoo
BooBoo is a 16-year-old Miniature Schnauzer who was surrendered to the Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) after her owner passed away. BooBoo was very depressed and confused when she first arrived, as she had spent her entire life with her family.
Saying A Dog's Name Once: The Science Behind a Dog's Name
Why do we name our dogs?Seems a bit of an odd question doesn’t it. But when we try to answer it, we struggle to come up with an answer any more detailed than, “so they come back when I call!”What do you use your own name for?Identification mostly. Imagine the confusion in a waiting room without names!This also applies to dogs. We use a dog’s name to identify them, in the Veterinarians office, in the grooming salon, in daycare; and to get them to come back to us in the park.So, if their name is actually a vitally important part of their life (like ours), why do we sometimes have dogs that appear to have no concept of their name?
Sarah Crawford
You were the sweetest most peaceful presence every single day of your life. Always, without fail, giving your love and affection. How lucky I am to have had the pleasure of being your Mom for over 14 years! I treasure every memory and I miss you...
CATHY McCLANAHAN
We will all miss Zoey. She was an angel! Love, Uncle Brad & Aunt Cathy
Vicki and Karen
You were loved by many, but none more so than your mom Lisa. You found one another at the Rock County Humane Society and shared 16 precious years together. Through the good and bad you walked side by side, providing comfort and love to one another...
Baylee
Baylee is a seven-year-old, adorable, chocolate pit bull terrier mix who loves to lounge on the couch. She loves children and is quite the gal.
Anna
Many senior dogs are owned by senior people, and many senior people face memory challenges. Anna is a ten-year-old Labrador whose elderly owner found comfort in the familiar routine of feeding her. When Anna’s owner died in June, she was surrendered to a local shelter grossly overweight for her size.
Samson
A 12-year-old Pug mix, this polite, dignified fellow is Samson. While he may have limited vision and hearing, he can readily sense the loving care that surrounds him at the Little Shelter, knowing he is safe and treasured. Once you get to know him...
Dusty
The doggy data on Dusty: Nine-years-old, 12 pounds, Doxie and Terrier blend boy. He enjoys having other dogs around but he wants them to know he’s in charge. If his human is home most of the day, he’d be content being your one and only. He's very...