HURRY - Only four puppies left

We only have four of the adorable puppies left!  Call Laurie @ 575-772-2661 to reserve yours before they are all taken.

Special is ready for adoption

SPECIAL is a Toy Australian Shepherd that is absolutely beautiful inside and out. She looks just like an Aussie but she is very small, only about 14 lbs. This little gal can run like the wind, turn, spin and jump, just like a baby cow dog. She is extremely good natured, grateful and happy. Special is content to go out for a little while and then come right back to the warm house where she loves to hang out and she sleeps all night without making a peep. This little girl is a true delight and she will make a terrific family pet or companion to anyone that wants a buddy. Her adoption fee is $150.00 and that includes her spay, shots, worming and a microchip. Special is very Special.

Iris Update

Iris spent most of the trip home looking out of the window as the world went by, even when it got dark. Joyce was not sure that she wanted a second dog on her car seat. Every time Iris put her nose or her tail across the center of the seat, Joyce growled just a little. I gave them water at one of the stops and I had to bop Joyce's nose so she'd let Iris drink. I had put the bowl in the middle of the seat, so I shifted it to Iris's side and waited while I held Joyce's eyes. (Sometimes it helps to be the alpha.) After a few minutes, Iris drank some water.

 

We stopped for gas in Socorro. I held Iris's leash while Robert got out to pump gas, then he held the leash while Joyce and I got out to walk around and pee. Iris fell asleep while Robert made a McDonalds run, but she woke up the minute he walked out with drinks and food. It was funny how she sat up just as he walked out the door, as if she had a radar.

 

We got home about 8:30 pm. I held the leashes of the two dogs in the grandchildren's play room while Robert brought everything in. Then we made a trip out to the backyard before bedtime. We had had enough snacks in the car that I didn't want to feed them dinner, but I showed Iris the water dispenser before we got ready for bed. Iris found a spot halfway behind the recliner chair and halfway under the end table that we call the "batcave." She hid there despite our best efforts to lure her down the hall and into the bedroom. We weren't sure she'd climb on the bed with all of us the first night, but we put a small rug at the foot of the bed just in case she wanted to join us.

 

Over the first two hours, we were dozing with the TV on, so we woke up every time Iris tiptoed down the hall and stuck her nose in. She'd sniff around, then run back down the hall. Finally she stretched out on the blanket at the foot of the bed (one of the ones we'd had on the car backseat, so it already smelled familiar) and fell asleep. Robert whispered that we should leave the TV on, but mute, so we could check on her when we woke up. Usually Joyce gets up once or twice to pee during the night, but she was too tired from the trip. So was Robert. I got up about 3:30 am. Not only did Iris not flee when I stepped over her, but when I came back, I asked her to join us and she tried to jump on the bed. She even let me touch her to help her up. Then we had two dogs in the middle of the bed between us.

 

Close to the morning, Joyce shifted so she was up high between Robert and I at the chest level, and she shooed Iris to the foot of the bed. I thought it was good that she didn't chase Iris off. Iris slept in late, glad to have such a comfortable bed to herself. When she finally got up, she was afraid to eat her food. I had to feed it to her one bite at a time. (We are giving the girls Beneful.) I then taught her that it was okay to hop up on the futon in the living room beside me, since I spend most of my days off there. She can lay with me while I watch TV, read, or work on the computer.

 

We took her out to the backyard three times in the morning, but she didn't seem very interested in going pee. Finally about 11:30 am she relaxed enough to go in a corner. I was worried that she went most of a day without a potty break, but she wasn't drinking much water. I called my friend who teaches Science at the community college and she said that a young healthy animal should be okay. We tried her on the leash, on the leash with us not holding it, with Joyce in the yard and without.

 

At dinner time Robert hand-fed Iris, as he had done something to spook her and she had been shying away most of the day. She spent a lot of time sitting next to me or in the batcave. When Robert took Joyce for her evening walk, we took Iris along and made it a short turn, just around the block we live on. Iris seemed to really like the walk. She still hasn't pooped, but she sniffed where Joyce sniffed and checked out a lot of curb and sidewalk on her own. Whenever Joyce made a pee marker, Iris sniffed it afterward, and Iris sat down very politely when Joyce pooped. She seemed to understand that Daddy had to pick up the poop so we could throw away the waste in our own trashcan.

 

Iris already seems a lot more calm. She still flattens her ears when we play ball or tug-o-war with Joyce, but we are hoping that the girls will be playing together soon. I'll try to give you another note soon.  

JoJo is adopted

Jojo did really well last night, he seemed very tired from the trip and dozed off and on all night. He slept in the hall and kitchen! I thought this was funny since we all slept in our bedrooms, and he acted strange about coming into any of them. He would stand on the threshold of the door, and wouldn't enter. He picked the central rooms of the house to sleep in. He is letting us know when he needs to go outside, and is eating and drinking just fine. I am sure he is grieving home a little bit, but he seems to be doing ok. He was brushed last night and I cleaned his eyes/face and feet. He ate that up. :) Also, he and my son are getting along beautifully, he was even licking his face this morning! We are all very happy to have him, thanks again for getting him to us :) and for the pictures!!

Reuben Update

Master Reuben is doing fine with us.  He deserves to be called Master don't you think?  Reuben seems such a distinguished name.  On the other hand seeing that he is just a fun guy, and has a new nickname, Butt-in-ski,  we just laugh.  He got that moniker when I'm trying to pet Lucy and he inserts himself in the petting.  He is a lot of fun, and has brought many rays of sunshine to this house.  Never fear, I don't call him that name too much.  He deserves his own name.  I liked both of the poems you included in the folder.  They're both touching.


I like the way he maintains eye contact.  He's a special guy.

The dog pillow I thought I might have to give up for being unused, is not longer unused.  Reuben started it and then Lucy decided not to be out done.  Reuben likes to get on the bed with her even if his whole body doesn't fit.  He does this on other rugs I have scattered around.

Until,
Bobbi

Panda is adopted & latest Update

Here's a photo taken yesterday, the day after I got Panda, a three-year-old pit mix. She's quiet, well behaved, does great in the house and riding in the truck, doesn't lick much, gets along with every animal here, has already buddied up with Gus. All three dogs sleep together at night.

I didn't name her, and though I'm not crazy about the name, probably won't change it. I really like her. 

Martha

Panda is the one in the middle.

Here's the latest update:

Panda is doing extremely well. All three dogs sleep together on the dogs beds in my bedroom. She's having a blast running around with her nose to the ground when I do my chores at the stable or walk the almost-quarter mile to the hay barn to feed the donkeys. I've been working with her on recall and she's doing pretty well. Does great in the house, lies on the floor next to wherever I'm sitting and goes to sleep at my feet. Hard to stand up sometimes when I have three dogs right up against my feet. 

Panda and Gus are becoming great friends. Panda seems exuberantly happy when she's running around outside with Gus. I keep a close eye so they don't get too far away from me before I call her back. She always gets an enthusiastic welcome from me when she comes, so comes back pretty quickly.

She charged one of the horses, barking, her first day here, but the horse charged back at her with striking front feed - and I yelled "no" at her - and she now pays no attention to the horses. She picked the wrong horse to go after. He's huge and the most dominant of all six horses. He doesn't take guff from any other horse or other animal. 

All in all, she's doing great. I play/train her in the house and it helps that the other dogs set an example by responding to the verbal command I'm giving to Panda. All three have to sit just outside the kitchen when I prepare their food twice a day. Once I put the bowls on the kitchen floor, they have to sit and wait until I say "okay" before they can come in and start eating. Panda was a little nervous at first eating near two other dogs and I had to stand there and talk to her to keep her there and eating, but she now gets the routine and knows which bowl is hers.

I also make all the dogs wait when I open the door to go outside or come inside. They have to wait until I invite them in or out. None of these things are a big deal except that they are another way to establish myself as pack leader. The leader controls who eats and when, who goes first, etc. I mostly use positive reinforcement and only get tough (verbally, never hit) if fighting or aggression toward another animal is involved.

I'm going to do more extensive obedience training with Panda and with Gus - heeling on and off the leash (both walking side-by-side on my left), long down-stays, immediate recall, etc. Gus is a great dog, too, and I'd like to be able to take both dogs with me on short trips when the weather is nicer and know they'll be well behaved and have opportunities to get used to lots of strange humans and other dogs around them - and learn to ignore them. Both dogs are smart and want to please. It will be fun. 

LADY THE GERMAN SHEPHERD UPDATE

Lady & I got back late yesterday evening - she's doing fine. Bumping into things but otherwise fine! She loves her new back yard. She meets Scout later tonight.
She'll go to the vet later this month for some steroid drops & a general overall fitness check.
She loves going for walks. Have taken her for 4 since we got home & she loves them. She doesn't like waking up at 4, though!
Scout will probably slowly turn her into a morning person!

I've taken to calling her "Lady Kate" - she likes the name "Katie," which is fine - so I call her both actually. She seems pretty happy.

Will keep you posted on her making herself at home - I realized today that I haven't heard her bark!

Angela

Rocky Update

Oh, we are a team! Everybody likes him, and I take him almost everywhere with me. He loves riding in the van, if the window is open enough, he will do the "high side ride". I took him to a Thanksgiving dinner party, and one of the other guests said "Oh, that's YOUR dog! He's the life of the party! "

I have a class this Saturday in Las Cruces, at the Bernina Sewing Center there, Rocky is going with, so maybe he will be winning hearts there, too.

He does get along great with the other dogs he meets, and he sure likes having his own little yard and porch to guard. A few weeks ago, there was an owl on the next lot, and I was pretty careful about letting him out. He's gutsy, but I don't want him becoming a snack!

Here's another picture of Rocky on his porch. Enjoying that last sunny day. Take care- love, Kris & Rocky. I love making up nicknames for him, and he seems to like it. My favorite "Cocky Rockerson" LOL !!!  

Merry Christmas from Fur and Feather Animal Assistance

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Georgie Update

Life in the suburbia! Georgie in her sweater and bed!

Donna and Jody and fam!

PS: Georgie is a fabulous dog and is so loved by us!!!

Love hearing from our fans!!

Hi, Laurie!

So embarrassed not to have emailed you sooner. My dad was SO impressed with you and your operation. He was just amazed by your dedication and energy and love for animals.

I have to tell you, every time I go to Fur and Feather I am so gratified to see all of the sweet souls you've saved. But on this last trip to you, I was so struck by how HAPPY every single one of those dogs looked. You can't believe how so very thrilled I was to see January so well-adjusted and so, so happy. I couldn't wait to get back to the shelter to tell Bet about her. She loved all of the pictures we took of January and of all of the dogs. Thank you for saving her life. How's Jo Jo doing? I just love that dog. Your place just exuded serenity and happiness. I was so pleased for you and for all of the blessed animals who live there and what your accomplishments have rendered. What a wonderful feeling I had when I left. Such positive energy you guys give off!!!

Fur and Feather Volunteers at a great fundraiser!!

Today was a really great day. We made $136.13, the .13 came from a little boy who put his change in the donation box, it was so cute.  Pam's ear-warmers and catnip mice were our most popular items.  Nancy made some new holiday scarves and bagged some new treats. People loved Troy's jean tugs and had some funny comments.  The cutest thing though is when a couple shopping for their "baby's" first Christmas bought a tug and a bag of treats - it was precious (baby is a min-pin/chi X).  I think we did really well as traffic was pretty light.  Pam and I painted Christmas gourds while Troy minded the store.  Michaelann and James visited us too. Aunt Troy gave James a catnip  mouse and crinkle toy which he promptly put in his mouth! I was just a really fun day.  Pam and I are going to set-up a few things at the Farmer's Market next Saturday to try to sell more of the holiday things.

I know you had a busy day getting ready for the storm and I hope all is well. Let me know if you need anything.

Deb

Jackie has been adopted!

Barbara is delighted with Jackie. Barbara says it is like they have always been together. Jackie follows Barbara everywhere. While driving in the car, Jackie can’t figure out where to sit. She jumps from the front to the back to the counsel in the middle and ends up riding shotgun. At least she does not try to ride in Barbara’s lap while driving. Jackie sleeps next to the bed but got cold the other night and jumped up on the bed. Barbara had an old carrier from her cat and had to take the door off so Jackie could use it to sleep in. Barbara will make it warmer. Barbara kept repeating how it was like they have always been together. I told her she picked the right dog. This is a good match for both of them.

In house Artist

One of the beautiful murals done by Sarah Ross at/for Fur and Feather Animal Assistance. The picture includes: Harley, Laurie, Chino, Steve, Crosby, with Tango & Sunny nearer the mural.

Louie Update

Hello everyone!

Here are some photos of Louie, one of them I took a picture of his toys that his grandparents bought for him. The last one seems like he is smiling..

Mandy update

Mandy, our wonder dog, as you know, came to live with us with the hope of her helping and protecting Drake, our almost totally blind German Shepherd Dog. That was the original thought anyway, before being taken in my her natural charm, deceptively innocent-looking, big, dark eyes, and clown-like behavior that makes us laugh so many times a day.

 Today, she proved her value to us and reminded us why we decided to try a Kuvasz in the first place. I sent a picture of her on her perch at the turn of the staircase. That is a favorite spot for her as she can keep a good watch on her wards (us) while dozing some. It makes me think of a guard dog on the hill watching and protecting her sheep. You may have noticed in those pictures that there is no railing on the side of those steps, just a big log that hits adults at thigh height but which makes it extremely dangerous for children and blind dogs. So though Mandy gets to go up there and watch her domain from her perch, Drake does not get to go up there unless an adult is with him to guide him and make sure that he does not tumble down. It is especially dangerous for him due to the fact that the stairs turn at the point where there is no railing.

We have put up barriers to keep him off the steps, but the tenacious and curious GSD that he is waits to find a time when one of us has forgotten to make sure the barrier is complete. Then he takes off upstairs to go check things out there. We obviously have another wonder dog who refuses to let being blind stop him from being who he is and enjoying life. He has taught us many lessons about taking what life hands you and making the best of it and finding joy in life even when it is not perfect.

Today, while I was in the kitchen cooking Thanksgiving dinner, I thought both dogs were safely in the living room. I heard some growls coming from Mandy and finally went to see what was going on figuring she was mad at Drake for having a toy that she wanted or some such. When I walked in the living room, there were no dogs to be found. Mandy growled again and I looked up to find a scene that made my heart stop. Mandy was sitting on the perch she likes so well. It is ten steps up the stairs. And Drake was standing on the same turning step headed straight out towards the empty void. But Mandy was solidly sitting so that she was partially in his way and growling at him to stop what he was doing. Thank God, Drake was listening. I ran up the stairs and got hold of his collar to lead him down while telling Mandy what a good girl she was.

I am still in awe about it. Did she have any idea what she was doing? Has she taken Drake as part of her pack to protect? Is her breeding so strong that she can do this without training from an older Kuvasz? Or was she just upset with Drake for wanting to get past her when she did not want to move? I am believing the first three have affirmative answers but it is still hard to wrap my head around it. It just seems so miraculous that dogs have this in them. That a dog’s centuries of breeding is so strong that they react to situations in a matter that shows that they are able to think such things through on their own ... even without training. But even if I am wrong I am thankful for her actions because they probably saved Drake several broken bones and quite possibly his life.

We have had another instance of her protective nature as well as her thinking things through and making decisions on her own as to what is right and what is not. A few nights ago Andrew had gone out the living room door to put something out on the deck. He shut the door behind him when he came in - he thought. That door can be a real pain to shut and stay latched or locked. A bit later he kept hearing Mandy barking from the living room which is not her usual behavior. When he went to check, he found that that door was standing open about 6-8 inches. Rather than use the opportunity to take a walk- about on her own outside, Mandy alerted Andrew that something was awry in the living room. She was satisfied when he came and shut the door properly.

Aside from the guardian that we have, we also have a helper who will tell me when the kitchen oven timer is beeping if I am not close enough to hear it myself. She gives me a chance to get there but if I do not make it in a reasonable time, she barks to tell me that I need to get to the stove. Just an extra added bonus in our little (well, little compared to Drake) bundle of energy and joy!

Note: Not long after the stair incident, I heard some unhappy dogs in the living room... seems that Drake had a toy that Mandy wanted. Usually Mandy waits and watches for her chance to get a toy that Drake has, then darts in to grab it before he can react. But this time she must have been more aggressive about getting it and he was pissed with her about trying to take it. Growls were made, teeth were bared, and they went at it over that silly toy. Mandy, of course, walked away with it to Drake’s hurt confusion. Though he does not mind showing his masculine, “I am the leader of this pack” chest beating, Mandy has abilities he does not have such as being able to see exactly where something is and dart in and get it before Drake can understand just where she is moving. He knows she will but the blindness keeps him at a disadvantage. Mandy knows this and sometimes uses it against him. In this instance it was almost as if she were saying, “I saved your life, Stupid! Now, give me that damn stuffed pumpkin!” 

Pikachu is ready for adoption

PIKACHU is a purebred Chinese Crested Powder Puff, the kind that has the long flowing hair. He is 1.5 yrs old and he is a wonderful little dog. This guy was purchased from a breeder as a puppy and never treated well but he holds no grudges. Now that he has been relinquished he is looking for his new family that will love him and give him everything he needs. We are getting all his vet work done Dec 4th so he will be available after December 7th. He is very compatible with the other dogs and cats, he is happy to stay right by your side and help out all day long. Another dog as a companion would be a bonus so he can have someone to play with. His adoption fee will be $300.00 and that will include his neuter, vaccinations and a microchip. We are open for interviews now and pictures will follow. This is a beautiful boy and he will make a fantastic companion and family dog.

PUPPIES, PUPPIES & more PUPPIES, and Momma too!

Our lab mix puppies are weaned and ready to go!  We have 2 males, 3 females and they are all just as pretty as can be.  Give Fur & Feather a call @ 575-772-2661 to make an appointment for some cuddling.

The mother, Madonna, is also ready for adoption.  She is about 1.5 yrs old as of Nov 2012, weighs about 50 lbs and she is a beautiful sweet dog. She was abandoned locally full term pregnant so Fur and Feather became her place to give birth. The puppies were 6 wks old on November 25th so they are pretty much weaned. Madonna has been a great mom and she proved over and over how good natured she is.She is good with cats, gets along great with other dogs and is extremely friendly. She will be spayed December 5th and ready to go anytime after the 8th of December. Her adoption fee is $130.00 and that will include her spay, vaccinations, worming and a microchip. This really is a beautiful dog with medium energy and eager to please.

Howdy is ready for adoption

HOWDY is one and a half yrs old going into winter here in 2012. He is about 45 lbs, neutered, vivacious and friendly. This guy just loves to engage in life altogether. He is smart, tries hard to please and has a keen interest in everything going on around him. Howdy does good with other dogs but he is very playful and can get a little overly excited. Some of the older guys get a little impatient with him if he plays too hard. A companion dog would be good for him so he would always have that option to play. Howdy is crate trained but he is so personable it wouldn't be something you would need to do for long. His adoption fee is $130.00 and that includes his neuter, vaccinations and a microchip. This is going to be a great dog, good for a family or as an individual companion.

Chino is ready for adoption

CHINO IS A PUREBRED YELLOW LAB weighing in at 80 lbs. He is an elder, 10+yrs old but you would never know it. He is in perfect health and he runs and plays all day. His dreams for the rest of his life include having his own person or persons to hang out with all the time. He really likes being outside during the day and especially loves playing ball. Chino is very obedient when you want him to do something. This boy is so happy and loving that he will make a wonderful family dog or a companion for an individual. Chino comes neutered, vaccinated and he has a microchip. His adoption fee is only $50.00 to reflect his older age. You will love this dog and the chance to let him live out his days with love and happiness. Great Dog.

Penny saves the horses!!

Penny is one of our FFAA dogs that was adopted and moved to the Silver City area. Here she is a hero. Buffy is her companion dog. Sandy is her human companion.

You don't hear as much about Penny, my pup from Fur and Feather in Pie Town, NM - you hear about Buffy because he's a boo-boo head. Well, last night, Penny saved the horses. She kept barking quietly, every few minutes while looking out the window. I told her each time to be quiet, nothing was out there. I finally got up and looked out, telling her there was nothing there. Then I saw him. Beavey, the gray gelding, was in the yard. I grabbed horse treats and got him and Willie, the brown gelding, back into the pasture. It turns out they had broken through the pasture gate, but came back into the yard instead of out through the open highway gate. Had Penny not kept barking, it would have been another 45 minutes before I went out to feed. Buffy? He was asleep on the bed the whole time.

A Penny Pup-date: she's learned to eat Milk Bones! At first, I had to break them up, pry her mouth open, place the treat in her mouth in order for her to realize it was hers. Now, she sniffs, and gently accepts the bone. If they are the "flavored" type, she licks it first to see if she likes it. If she doesn't, Buffy eats it and she tries a different one until she finds one she does like.

Sandy 

LOUIE UPDATE

Hi, hope you and everyone at Fur and Feather had a good Thanksgiving holiday. :) Well its been a little over a month now and I thought an update on Louie would be good. Well we've had our ups and downs with him. So you know, he loves going on walks. He is adjusting to city slowly but I'm sure it just takes time. On the weekends we go to the park which he loves going, and take longer walks there. He also loves going on rides in my husband's jeep. My husband says that he is definitely a "jeep dog" which made his world! :) Then there are the downs, as I mention to you before, when we go to work we always make sure to take him out and feed him before we leave. By the way, he is getting along quite well with our male cat. They love to chase each other around and they play too. The female cat, she is a diva to begin with. She is still getting use to him. Other than that, he is a good dog, he sleeps through the night and loves to play with his duck we bought him when he first came home. . :) Hope to hear from you soon! 

GARRETT adoption update

Susannah fell in love with Garrett and adopted him this month. She had previously adopted Azule from F&F,  Azule loves Garrett too.

Here's our latest Email update about Garrett:

Things are going well here. Garrett and Azule get along easily..she is SO excited to have a companion again...she loves him. Morning of Sunday they both greeted me on getting up with waggly butts and tails and heads and all...they were happy! Azule has taken the lead in barking at coyotes....she is monitoring the back of the house as Chaco used to do and being very much on the alert, instead of hanging around the front porch.
Garrett mans the front yard, sittting untied about where his lead kept him...I MAY have heard him bark once or twice, but am not completely sure, but he seems to be getting into the defender game a bit. Even Oliver, while cautious about the big guy, is not freaked out as w/ Howdy. I will tie Garrett on the lead when I go to town tomorrow since I hope that his being in place will also keep Azule from roaming off the property. She seems to be staying put pretty well which I do prefer. We are all happy campers, very much at peace...I am so glad to have him. I tell him all the time what a great dog he is....he even almost cooperates in sitting down, every now and then. Thanks so much for letting me have him. Affectionately, Susannah

SNICKERS UPDATE NOV 24 & 26, 2012

Nov 24th

Thank you so much. Snickers is fitting in really well. She and Harley got up to play this morning and both are pooped out. They both got showers – and a scrub down. I don’t think it will last too long seeing as we have quite a bit of dusty dirt around the house. It is funny to watch them play because Harley has never had a playmate who has the same strategies she has. The ride home was long – Snickers was a bit nervous, but once we got here, she didn’t want to get out of the car. There was the inevitable accident with peeing and pooping in the house – I think it was just nerves.

Snickers slept through the night as you said she would and we took her out on a leash this morning. Then I tethered the two of them together and we walked around for a bit. Finally, I took the tether off once I figured Snickers would not run off. What a good little girl! I think we are going to keep her name Snickers – especially since she responds to it so well. Also, she is sweet and kind of nutty – just like a Snickers Bar. Linda

NOV 26th

Just an update – Snickers is really getting along well here. She and Harley have found a happy medium. She has already learned to walk on the leash, play fetch with a ball, she loves to pick up sticks and put them on our portal – I think for later use. We went for a ride down the mesa today to meet some other dogs – she really behaved wonderfully. She is missing her daddy – Tom is out of town. When Snickers gets a little rambunctious, Harley reminds her with a little low growl and that is enough. She is really a great dog. Harley is finally warming up to her and licks her ears. 

STEWART ARRIVES Nov 27, 2012

Stewart (aka Ruffles) is a cute pitbull mix from Albuquerque. When his mouth is closed he has a snaggle tooth which I think is cute. Laurie has already started integrating him into the pack and it going quite well. Welcome Stewart.

FUNDRAISER November 24, 2012

Fur and Feather was represented at the fundraiser in Quemado on 24 Nov 2012.   Deb, Nancy and I had a good time and made some money in the process!!   Deb took our remaining items to Socorro because there will be one more opportunity there in the next couple of weeks. The picture of Nancy is showing what we donated to the silent auction as a fundraiser for the high school seniors. Senior classes tend to be only 12 to 15 students. What a difference from the big cities. The students do well academically and many earn scholarships. Good causes all around!!

Snickers is adopted!!

She was adopted Friday, Nov 24th and has moved to Mountainaire. She now has another Rottweiler mix companion.

Will post an update soon. 

JoJo is ready for adoption

JoJo is a good dog, he is 6-7 yrs old in Nov 2012 and this boy will make a fine watchdog and companion. His owner became ill and had to leave his 3 dogs behind. JoJo came to us with his 2 sister/friends and they were all very sad at first missing their Dad. They have fallen into their routines now, JoJo considers it his job to patrol the place, keep an eye on things and greet incoming people. He stands up for himself with the other dogs and considering he lived a very reclusive life he has an amazing tolerance for all the dogs and cats here. If given a choice tho, he would much rather be someone's best friend. He will make a very good only child and could live comfortably with cats. JoJo's adoption fee is $75.00 to reflect his older age and he qualifies for our free to Seniors program for anyone 65 or older. He is neutered, has his shots and comes with a microchip. He has always been a house dog. Very nice guy, he will be a wonderful companion.

Rocky ready for adoption

ROCKY is a very handsome little black pit bull with a very charming personality. He is quite an exceptional little guy, about 1.5 yrs old in Nov 2012 and he weighs about 40 lbs. Rocky is a small pit bull but he has a mighty personality. He spends his days in one of the big pastures with 10-15 other dogs. he loves to play and gets along great with the gang. He loves coming in the house and he is totally relaxed with the cats. His adoption fee is $110.00 and that includes his neuter, shots and a microchip. Rocky is just a terrific dog, can't say enough about him, he LOVES people and has tons of try.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Fur and Feather Animal Assistance. Think about paying us a visit over the holidays to see all our animals and improvements. We also have 5 wonderful puppies that will be ready to adopt in 2 more weeks. They have been raised here and their mom is a wonderful Golden retriever mix. These are going to be beautiful dogs. Come pick one out! please call for an appt. 575-772-2661

Quinn is ready for adoption

This little guy is one of the most wonderful little dogs you will ever meet. He is extremely sweet and very excited about learning new things. Quinn was found as a pup with a severely broken right front leg and severe malnutrition. He is now about 1.5 yrs old and he weighs in at about 25 lbs. His legs are very short so he is only about 12" at the shoulder. His leg is crooked but he doesn't let that take any joy out of his life. This little dog is great with all the other dogs and cats, he is never crabby even for a moment and his happiness is infectious. He is still a puppy tho so another dog friend would be good for him if you have to be gone all day at work. He will need chew toys but he sleeps all night in his wire crate and he is very content. Quinn is neutered, vaccinated and he comes with a microchip. His adoption fee is $110.00 and you will not find a more wonderful dog.

Pee Wee is ready for adoption

PEE WEE IS A really pretty dog, about 50 lbs, 4-5 yrs old and full of life. Her person parent became ill this year and was no longer able to care for her. She is nice to work with, willing and nice to work with. She will do great with an individual or more than one, she is not a one person type so a family would suit her well also. Her energy level is medium, she does like to stay busy and should have a fairly busy life in order to be happy and succeed. PeeWee's adoption fee is $95.00 and that includes her spay, shots and a microchip. PeeWee is a very nice girl.

Bailey is ready for adoption!!

BAILEY is a beautiful girl, inside and out. She is 2-3 yrs old and just a perfect size weighing in at about 50 lbs. She has only been with us for a short time but we have enjoyed working with her because she is so good natured. Bailey does great with the other dogs, she will stand up for herself but she is not real assertive. I would trust her with kids, visitors and friends at any time. Her energy level is medium and she has a great shut off button, sleeping all night in her kennel in our back room. She is doing well with the cats too, she can sniff them now and just be interested so living with cats is a real possibility. Bailey does have a condition that causes her larynx to tighten if she gets super excited. So far in the time she has been here we have only heard her get a little wheezie one time and she was running pretty hard. It should never be a problem but it is just good to be aware of it. The adoption fee for this gal is $130.00 and that includes her spay, shots and a microchip. This is a terrific dog, beautiful and sweet.

OSKAR The Alpine Tow Dog

Here is Oskar’s story as reported by Marnie. She has added a couple of pictures.

Oscar was adopted from FFAA about 5 years ago by Joerg and Beate while they were residing in Nutrioso, Arizona. Joerg and Beate already had a beautiful Australian Sheep Dog, also black and white, named Kiene (which is German for King).

They called Laurie, told her what they were looking for and made an appointment to pick out a new friend. Kiene was allowed to pick out his new friend and they called him Oskar. Oskar was just a puppy at the time and then after about a year and a half his family had to leave for Germany. While they had him they taught Oskar German as well as English.

Oskar’s companion Kiene died and he was alone except for Joerg and Beate. Joerg hiked all the time around Escudilla Mountain and took Oskar with him; they both loved the outdoors. Then the German government decided Joerg and Beate had to return after living here for 10 yrs. They asked me and my husband, Wayne, to look after Oskar until they returned. That didn’t happen and we added Oskar to our family.

It was a challenge at first since my Wayne did not want another dog! Our other dog, Boss Dog, was old and died a couple of years after Oskar came to us. The loss of Boss Dog for Wayne was hard, but Oskar filled the void and helped him through it. Now they are inseparable. He goes on almost all tow calls and he and Wayne are almost inseparable. Oskar has bonded with both of us. Oskar sleeps with us and loves the outdoors. He started out as a forty-pound dog and has bloomed into 80 pounds of love. When he stands on his hind legs he stretches out to almost 5 feet in height. So I hope you enjoy these few pics as this boy, Oskar, has had a few transitions in his life and has adapted wonderfully since he’s been with us. He loves to play ball and not only fetches but will throw it back to you using his head and tongue, pushing it out of his mouth toward you. He is so dang smart, it’s scary. He’s learned to recognize most words that pertain to him and what he likes to do, even if we quietly mention the word so as not to get him all excited. We’ve had to resort to spelling! OMgoodness, I hope he doesn’t learn to spell!

Oscar is the official Alpine Tow Dog and goes on almost every tow call with Wayne. He sits up on the front seat of the big ol’ truck with its big ol’ window and he “owns” it. We are going to make him a T-shirt with the logo embroidered on it.

Marnie

MARCO UPDATE

Marco and his family are very happy. He moved to Farmington about a year ago. Check out these smiling faces.

Suzie adopted Nov 7, 2012

She has moved to Glenwood with a young couple. She may eventually move to Canada. Alice and Drex fell in love with Suzie on the internet and she seemed to love them as soon as they arrived to meet her.  

PUPPIES ARE GETTING HUGE

The day they were born, they seemed so tiny. Madonna is a great mama. She is allowed free time several times a day. Laurie lets her out in the morning and when she is done taking care of business and walking around for a while, she gets Laurie to put her back in the pen with her puppies. You can see they are thriving.

ROCKY UPDATE

I am not normally someone who would put clothes on a dog, but it's chilly here! He just loved this the minute I put it on him. And he loves the furry soft throw on the couch, too. So nice to have a dog again! -- Thank you all – Kris

PRINCESS RETURNS

Princess returned to us on Nov 3. She just couldn’t get along with an older, blind dog in the family so she came back. You can see by the smile on her face that she was delighted to be back with all her old and now some new friends. She immediately became a free-time dog and fit right in. Welcome home Princess.

LOUIE UPDATE

Hello, I thought I would give you an update on how Louie is doing. He is such a wonderful hound! :) My family and friends that met him fell in love with him! We notice he loves to go on walks so in the morning we take a 15 minute walk, when the weather is nice. But so far its been nice. When we get off work, the first thing we do is walk him. Our evening walks are usually about 30 minutes. But he sure loves to smell around. Our cats are adjusting to him. At first they were a little scared but now, I think they are getting use to him now they know he won't bother them much. He is such a great dog. He is very mellow and certainly melts quite a few hearts here.  

October arrivals

BELLA,

Pronounced the Spanish way. We think she is a Boxer mix. Beautiful!

Rowdy came from the Mountainaire area.

Quinn is quite small. We think he is a hound/beagle mix. Interesting thing is he has a problem with his ankles like our Bruce has. We saw Bruce go over to the pen to visit with Quinn. I guess it was nice for Quinn to have another dog that understands the physical problem but seems to be having a very happy life.

Sharon & 5 of Madonna's puppies.  Aren't they cute!

SARAH ROSS OUR ARTIST

Sarah is doing most of the painting around here. Every time I get to FFAA I see something new. She is continuously working on the mural and has now added a welcome sign. She has been painting gates and posts and other things. We are quite colorful now. Here is a picture showing the new colors.

National Animal Shelter Check-In day

LOUIE ADOPTED OCT 28, 2012

Louie, the beagle mix, got adopted during the open house.  Ellie and Ralf found him on the internet and fell in love.  He has moved to Farmington.  Louie took to them immediately.  

Here is the first update on Louie:  We got to our house, and Louie is doing great. We had to separate our cats from him because he was getting too excited and the cats were a little scared. So for now the cats will have to sleep in the second bedroom but I feel everyone will get along. :)  Thank you for today, we are so happy and blessed he is now in our lives. :)   The picture of the dog in the bed is Louie at his new home.

OPEN HOUSE

We had a good turn out. It seemed like everyone that came to the open house had a good time. Sally was there with her new mom, Jeanie. I did not get their picture today but Sally is so very happy in her new life. Lambchop came with her family, Richard and Zina. Here are a few pictures of the visitors including one of Karla holding two puppies. The puppies have opened their eyes today. Mama, Madonna, is now allowed to come out and be a free time dog every once in a while. She can’t stay out very long because she must get back and feed the puppies. She is a very good mom. Thanks to those that came. It was fun visiting with everyone and showing them around to see the improvements made here and how happy all the animals are.

We want to thank all the volunteers that came to help us out -- Kristen McCain, Jann Collins, Troylyn Zimmerly, Maryanne Zimmerly, Anny Chen and Ashley Corley. (Oops, no pictures of people walking dogs.) Thanks also to Carolanne that came all the way from Mexico to help us out for ten days. Also, thank you to our regular people that help us so very much like Sarah, Rhea, Cathy, Deb, Zina and of course, Clay. We’re sorry to say that Rhea is moving to Idaho and we will miss her very much.

 Thanks so much to all of you that made financial donations and donations of supplies and toys for the animals at the open house. Also thank you very much to those that sent us donations in the last week or so. Every penny goes to the care of the animals here. It is the wonderful people that are so generous to us that keeps us going.