Saturday, March 30, 2013
These siblings from the Animal Rescue League need a home.
Cats Adam and Eve need a home! The almost 3-year-old domestic Shorthair/Mix siblings are at the Animal Rescue League of Western PA because their owner has been hospitalized. The kitties originally were adopted from the shelter as kittens. Eve is very playful, according to volunteers at the shelter. Adam is a little more subdued but responds quickly to petting and a soft word. If you have any questions, email catladycam@gmail.com. _______________________ Plum-Oakmont Patch is on Facebook and on Twitter. Don't forget to sign up for our daily email newsletter by clicking here.
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Meet Mumford! A Pit Bull-Terrier mix who needs a new home.
Mumford, a one-year-old Pit Bull-Terrier mix, came to the Animal Rescue League as a stray. ARL employees say he is timid and is getting used to the excitement of the kennel, as the new sights and sounds are a bit scary. According to ARL, Mumford does walk well on a leash and takes treats well. For more information about Mumford, call 412-661-6452 ext 215. Mumford's adoption fee is $115. ___________________ Plum-Oakmont Patch is on Facebook and on Twitter. Don't forget to sign up for our daily email newsletter by clicking here.
Saturday, March 16, 2013
You can call him Leon for short.
Meet Leonidas, a.k.a. Leon! He's a cute 11-month old-Pit Bull Terrier mix who came to Animal Rescue League in Pittsburgh as a stray. Like most dogs his age, Leon is very active and could benefit from continued obedience training. Based on observation, he may be house-trained. He loved being with our volunteers getting his pictures taken, and will most likely be a very affectionate companion. Leonidas would be good for a novice owner and folks with an active lifestyle. That cute little face is hard to resist! For inquiries about Leon, contact his volunteer friend Sean at penguinsf@comcast.net. Leon's adoption fee is $115. _______________________ Plum-Oakmont Patch is on Facebook and on Twitter. Don't forget to sign up for our daily email …
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Justice is an Akita/Terrier mix who grabs your attention with his beautiful blue-grey coat, hazel colored eyes and regal ears!
Justice grabs your attention with his beautiful blue-grey coat, hazel colored eyes and regal Shepherd ears. He’s a large breed dog who finds himself at the Animal Rescue League shelter due to his owner's move. His former owner told the shelter volunteers that Justice is extremely loyal and is a terrific companion The ARL recommends that Justice go to a home with children older than 5 because he is very affectionate and strong, and he has not yet been taught not to jump on people. Justice listens well on a walk, wants to please and appears to be a fast learner. He also likes to play with toys. With a little basic training Justice has the potential to be a wonderful family member. Justice is currently spending some time in a foster home, …
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Ford is a one-year-old Shepherd/mix at Animal Rescue League.
According to the Animal Rescue League, one-year-old Ford is a fun-loving and energetic Shepherd mix. He is very sweet and possesses the intelligence that German Shepherds are known for. However, the Rescue League recommends that he attend obedience classes to curb some of his youthful enthusiasm. Because of his high energy level, it is also recommended that Ford not be adopted into a home with small children. Obedience training is an excellent way to bond with your dog, the Rescue League says, and also helps with socialization of your dog with other dogs, and with other people. Animal Rescue League offers training classes at its shelter, and Ford's adoption includes 3 private sessions. Ford appears to like other dogs, although if you have …
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Daria is described as a sweet and trusting dog.
Daria is a 5-year-old Mastiff mix in need of a loving home. She has survived years of extreme neglect. "This sweet and trusting dog is most deserving of a special home. Daria's incredible spirit and resilience is evident after hearing her sad story," according to the Animal Rescue League. Daria was kept as an outdoor dog somewhere in Beaver County. She managed to escape the home and came back with an eye injury, a possible result of a dogfight or cruel person. Her owner panicked and instead of bringing her to the vet, left Daria at a shelter tied to a water spicket. The owner later called the shelter anonymously and said Daria lived with older kids in her former home and was good with them. She also is said to be generally house trained. …
Saturday, December 29, 2012
One-year-old Sherlock was brought to the shelter as a stray.
This little guy is Sherlock, a one-year-old Rottweiler/Terrier, Pit Bull mix who was brought to the Animal Rescue League shelter as a stray. Shelter employees say he is friendly dog who loves to play with toys and be around people. According to the Animal Rescue League website, he knows some commands and would be best suited for an owner who can continue working with him on obedience training. For more information, contact Laura at LauraLatini54@yahoo.com. Sherlock's adoption fee is $115. _____________________ Plum-Oakmont Patch is on Facebook and on Twitter. Don't forget to sign up for our daily email newsletter by clicking here.
Saturday, December 15, 2012
Make Augie a member of your family today!
Augie was surrendered to the Animal Rescue League because his owners were allergic to him. Poor guy has done nothing wrong and wonders why he is there in the shelter after being a perfect family member. According to shelter officials, Augie is a very agreeable guy who just needs a family to love him. Stop by and see all the good things his former family had to say about Augie and decide for yourself. If you'd like to inquire about this pet, please call 412-661-6452 ext. 215. Augie's adoption fee is $115. _____________________ Plum-Oakmont Patch is on Facebook and on Twitter. Don't forget to sign up for our daily email newsletter by clicking here.
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Adopt this sweet 4-year-old miniature Poodle mix at the Animal Rescue League in Pittsburgh.
Say hello to Fran! This sweet dog is a 4-year-old miniature Poodle mix who was surrendered by her owner after they could no longer take care of her. She's a little overwhelmed by the shelter. But, she’s been very receptive to being held and stroked for her pictures. Small dogs and poodles in general tend to get adopted very quickly, so Fran might not be spending too many days at the shelter. If you're interested in her, stop down to the Animal Rescue League to meet her. If you'd like more information about her, please call 412-661-6452 ext. 215. _____________________ Plum-Oakmont Patch is on Facebook and on Twitter. Don't forget to sign up for our daily email newsletter by clicking here.
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Trigger is currently at a shelter on Long Island, but his adoption and travel fees are covered for anyone who adopts him—anywhere in the country.
Trigger has been at the Brookhaven Animal Shelter on Long Island, New York for three years. He is a 4-year-old pitbull mix that shelter volunteers say has been looked over time and time again. There are more than 200 dogs at the shelter, and Sept. 11 marked Trigger's three-year anniversary there. According to employees at the shelter, he is a gentle dog who wants nothing more than a home of his own. Trigger knows commands and is very responsive to training. Those at the shelter says he is gentle with taking treats, loves to play ball, and also loves attention that people give him. Trigger needs to be the only pet and should not be in a home with other animals. He has been at the shelter so long that he no longer interacts well with other …
