Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Lance the Yellow Lab Needs A Home! Please share!

Lance is 12 months old and  we think he is yellow lab and birddog, some terrier is in him maybe. Lance is super smart. crate trained, leash trained but we are still working on the pulling thou. Lance loves children and other dogs. Lance is learning  his basic commands quickly. even though he is a little excitable still as a young boy. He loves to curl up with you and watch tv or just snuggle. Lance and Landon were found together.

Saturday, February 23, 2013

We updated our website this week! Let's save some lives!


Every One Deserves A Chance In Life.......

 
Do you feel you can no longer keep your pet and want to find a new home for him or her? Perhaps you are frustrated with a behavior problem. Or your child has pet allergies. Or you are having trouble finding rental housing that accepts your pet.
Step One: Step back and reevaluate the situation.
Many pet-related problems can be frustrating, and you may feel that relinquishing your pet is the only solution. But before you take that drastic step, be aware of the wealth of resources available to help pet owners such as yourself deal with problems that can seem overwhelming. The Humane Society gives you many good ideas on ways to keep your pet.
If you are having to find a home for your pet we have an easy form to fill out. At that time we will look at our database of foster or adoption applications. It is easy for us to located good homes pretty quickly. And the larger our community gets the easier it is to find good
permanent  homes. If you have any questions feel free to click here.
We Try To Save Lives. Do we save them all?  No.  Because we can't. But this is a community that does not give up hope. Maybe you have a neighbor who is looking for a security pet. Or your Grandma would enjoy having a lap dog. Check into our feeds everyday, you may find the right friend for yourself! we try to keep photos of the pets that need homes. Do not forget to share this website with friends and family members... it might help save a lives! We have fundraisers and we announce happy adoptions and we even allow you to announce your missing animals on our news page. The News Page is automatically published to our facebook page. This helps the people in the community see and respond quickly.

We Try To Save Lives By Helping Pet Owners Find Homes For Their Loved Pets And We Also Go Directly To The Animal Shelters And Sharing The Information About The Animals Who Only Have One More Chance To Find A Good Home.

If you have a missing animal please list it here on our website. We automatically post to Facebook and blog the information out.
We all know one of the best ways to help your local shelter is to donate your time as a volunteer. But what about volunteering your home to some needy animals? Shelters nationwide often need help caring for their pets until they’re ready for adoption. Animal foster programs are a great way to make a hands-on difference in the lives of animals in your community.
For example, just like our program ASPCA’s Foster Care Program matches animal-loving Good Samaritans like you with pregnant and nursing cats, underweight kittens and puppies and recovering dogs and cats. The animals are cared for in the volunteer's home until they are ready to be placed into the adoption program.  If you would like to foster an animal please fill out an application by clicking here.
We try to help animals find a good home by keeping a database of those who can help

Monday, February 18, 2013

Sadie Needs A Home! Please Share!

  • SADIE

     Sadie was adopted from the SPCA in 2009 and a month later she had her first seizure. They figured she has had them all along and no one just never bothered to tell anyone. She takes phenobarbital and potassium bromide twice daily. She is house and crate trained. Shes a good little watch dog. She absolutely loves playing and then just relaxing and cuddling up. She will lick you to death. shes great with kids all ages and other animals. She even gets along with some cats. Sadie is up to date on all her shots. She is due in may. She takes monthly flea and heartworm meds. She also is a good leash walker and car rider. So many people have wanted her but are "scared" to have a dog that can have seizures."

    If you are interested in helping Sadie find a home please fill out our adoption/foster application.

    If you would like more information on Sadie or other dogs that need a home please follow us on Facebook.

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Thursday, February 7, 2013

Pet Helpers Donation Store


Our task must be to free ourselves... by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty. - Albert Einstein
This webstore gives you the options on how you can help an animal. Perhaps it is a bag of food donation. Or you would like to help out a family who would make an excellent home for a pet in need, but just can not cover the start up cost offered by the various shelters. Here is your chance to help. Click here to check on our various fundraisers!

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Mozart Needs A Home

Mozart is special needs 3 year old male Shitzu. Mozart been abused and is terrified of men and. He can be with cats and dogs and  children are ok . Mozart is scared of a leash so she will benefit by a small fenced in yard. We feel Mozart will definitely need a very loving lady to teach him what security and love is. We can take applications but can't place until he is fixed.  Adoption / Foster Application 


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Shih Tzu

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Etymology

The name Shih Tzu comes from the Chinese word for "lion dog" because this kind of dog was bred to resemble "the lion as depicted in traditional oriental art,"[1] such as the Chinese guardian lions. (There is also the Pekingese breed, called "lion dog" in Chinese). "Shih Tzu" is the Wade-Giles romanization of the Chinese characters 獅子, meaning lion; Wade-Giles romanization was in use when the breed was first introduced in America, but in modern times Pinyin romanization is used, rendering it shīzi. The Mandarin Chinese pronunciation is approximately SHIRR-tsə. The Shih Tzu is also known as the "Xi Shi dog" (西施犬) because Xi Shi was regarded as one of the most beautiful women of ancient China.[2] Shih Tzu were nicknamed the Chrysanthemum Dog in England in the 1930s.[3] The dog may also be called the Tibetan Lion Dog, but whether or not the breed should be referred to as a "Tibetan" or "Chinese" breed is a source of argument, the absolute answer to which "may never be known".[4]

Appearance

The Shih Tzu is a small dog with a short muzzle and large dark eyes. With a soft and long double coat, it stands no more than 26.7 cm (1012 in.) at the withers and with an ideal weight of 4.5 to 7.3 kg (10 to 16 lbs). Drop ears are covered with long fur, and the heavily furred tail is carried curled over the back. The coat may be of any colour, though a blaze of white on the forehead and tip of the tail is frequently seen. The Shih Tzu is slightly longer than tall, and dogs ideally should carry themselves "with distinctly arrogant carriage". A very noticeable feature is the underbite, which is required in the breed standard.[5]
The traditional long silky coat, which reaches the floor, requires daily brushing to avoid tangles. Because of their long coat and fast-growing hair, regular grooming is necessary, which may be costly and should be considered when looking at this breed. Often the coat is clipped short to simplify care. For conformation showing the coat must be left in its natural state, though trimming for neatness around the feet and anus is allowed.[6]

History

DNA analysis placed the ancestors of today's Shih Tzu breed in the group of "ancient" breeds indicating "close genetic relationship to wolves".[7] Ludvic von Schulmuth studied the skeletal remains of dogs found in human settlements as long as ten thousand years ago. Another branch coming down from the "Kitchen Midden Dog" gave rise to the Papillon and Long-haired Chihuahua and yet another "Kitchen Midden Dog" branch to the Pug and Shih Tzu.
There are various theories of the origins of today's breed. Theories relate that it stemmed from a cross between Pekingese and a Tibetan dog called the Lhasa Apso.[8] Dogs during ancient times were selectively bred and seen in Chinese paintings. The first dogs of the breed were imported into Europe (England and Norway) in 1930, and were classified by the Kennel Club as "Apsos".[8] The first European standard for the breed was written in England in 1935 by the Shih Tzu Club,[9] and the dogs were recategorised as Shih Tzu. The breed spread throughout Europe, and was brought to the United States after World War II, when returning members of the US military brought back dogs from Europe. The Shih Tzu was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1969 in the Toy Group.[8] The breed is now recognized by all of the major kennel clubs in the English-speaking world.[citation needed] It is also recognised by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale for international competition in Companion and Toy Dog Group, Section 5, Tibetan breeds.[5]

Health

A number of health issues, some of them hereditary, have been found in individual Shih Tzu, and are listed below. There is no data on the percentage of dogs with these ailments.

Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland malfunctions and stops producing a hormone responsible for proper metabolism. This malfunction is commonly attributed to immune system problems. It usually affects middle-aged dogs and is seen in all breeds. Symptoms include hair loss, weight gain, muscle loss, and lethargy. This disease is usually diagnosed through blood tests. It can be effectively treated with drug therapy.

Intervertebral Disk Disease

Intervertebral Disk Disease in the dog is a common chondrodystrophic disorder manifested by acute back pain, loss of coordination, paresis, and loss of the ability to feel deep pain sensations. IVDD commonly occurs in certain toy breeds, such as Dachshund, Pekingese, French Bulldog, Beagle, Basset Hound, American Cocker spaniel, Shih Tzu, Lhasa Apso, and Welsh Corgi.

Breathing problems

Shih Tzus have a lot of respiratory problems related to the shape of their face and head (the brachycephalic syndrome) which affects mostly dogs with a short nose (brachycephalic breeds). An obstruction in the upper airways causes the dog to have laboured breathing. Not every brachycephalic dog will develop respiratory problems but most will to some degree or other. Severe problems may require surgery.

Morbidity

Some health issues in the breed are portosystemic shunt of the liver and hip dysplasia in standard sizes. There have been cases of Shih Tzu being epileptic, which in turn may shorten the life span if untreated.[10]

Mortality

UK Kennel Club survey puts the median life span of a Shih Tzu at 13 years 2 months, with most living between 10 and 16 years.[11]

Coat colours

The Shih Tzu comes in a range of colours that include various shades of gold, white and brown. Other colours include black mask gold, black and white, solid black, solid liver, liver and white, brindle and white and grey and white.[12] Though not as common there are also solid blue Shih Tzu. An interesting point (and often a point of confusion) is that while the coat color of those with black pigmented skin (nose, lips, pads, also referred to as "leather") is determined by the color of the coat itself; the coat color on dogs with either liver or blue pigment is categorized by the color of the pigment. Thus a parti colored (white and another shade) Shih Tzu with blue pigment is a "blue and white" regardless of the tint of the hair which might very well appear similar to a gold and white or other colors. The same principle applies to solid blue, liver and liver and white.[13] Sometimes you might see dark brown pigments near the shoulders and between the armpits.

Monday, February 4, 2013

Oakley Needs A Home!

Oakley is a 16 months old Boxer and Doberman mix. Oakley needs an active owner /family. She is crate trained so she will work well for a family who works during the day. She absolutely loves kids and other dogs. Oakley will even play with cats.  She is super energized!! And learning now to live on a normal schedule her last owners worked days and nights. She loves attention so much that she is a fantastic family pet !! She has already had three homes so this adoption must be serious! She deserves a family to grow old with. 



For More Information On The Breed
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxer_%28dog%29 

Landon Needs A Home

Sunday, February 3, 2013

Min Pin Needs Adoption And Gets It!

 http://www.pethelpersfindahome.webs.com/


12-18 months old female "midget " mini pinscher. Taking adoption applications $30. Adoption fee. good with other dogs and older children 4+, located in Leesburg ,Fl.
Midget was abandoned by her owner in the streets of Miami. A wonderful business owner took 3 hours and 4 employees to catch her. Finally Midget was caught and brought to his home. He was 82 years old and Midget is a young vivacious dog so he called his daughter. Who is a rescue angel and she posted for help. Midget will need to be fully vetted before adoption can be complete.




More Information About Miniature Pinscher

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Miniature Pinscher
Miniature Pinscher
Other names Zwergpinscher
Nicknames Min Pin, King of the Toys
Country of origin Germany
[hide]Traits
Dog (Canis lupus familiaris)
The miniature pinscher (zwergpinscher, min pin) is a small breed of dog, originating from Germany. The breed's earliest ancestors may have been a mix of Italian greyhounds and dachshunds.[1] The international kennel club, the Fédération Cynologique Internationale, lists the miniature pinscher in Group 2, Section 1.1 Pinscher, along with the Dobermann, the German pinscher, the Austrian pinscher, and the other toy pinscher, the affenpinscher.[2] Other kennel clubs list the miniature pinscher in the Toy Group or Companion Group. The miniature pinscher is colloquially known as the "King of the Toys".
The misconception that the miniature pinscher is a "miniature Doberman" occurred because the Doberman pinscher was introduced to the US before the miniature pinscher. In 1919 the miniature pinscher was introduced to the AKC show ring. At the time, not knowing that it was referred to officially in Germany as the zwergpinscher (dwarfpinscher), the AKC referred to the breed as simply "pinscher" and listed it in the miscellaneous category. When the Miniature Pinscher Club of America (MPCA) was created in 1929 (the year of the breed's official introduction into the AKC), they petitioned for miniature pinschers to be placed in the Toy group. The AKC's description, that the dog "must appear as a Doberman in miniature", led to the misconception common today that this breed is a "miniature Doberman pinscher". The original name for this breed in the US was "pinscher" until 1972 when the name was officially changed to miniature pinscher. [3]
Historical artifacts and paintings indicate that the "min pin" is a very old breed, but factual documentation begins less than 200 years ago,[4] which leaves the breed's actual origins open to debate.

Contents

Description


Gotti, a three-year-old Miniature Pinscher with cropped ears.

Appearance

The miniature pinscher is structurally a well balanced, sturdy, compact, short-coupled, smooth-coated dog. He naturally is well groomed, proud, vigorous and alert. Characteristic traits are his hackney-like action, fearless animation, complete self-possession, and his spirited presence. Legs should be straight with no bending in or out.[5] The miniature pinscher frequently has a docked tail and cropped ears, though the AKC no longer requires ear cropping for shows.

Size

Miniature pinscher breed standard calls for 10 inches to 12½ inches in height allowed, with desired height 11 inches to 11½ inches measured at highest point of the shoulder blades. Females may be longer.[6] The ideal weight for a miniature pinscher is 8-10 pounds.[7]

Coat and color


A red min pin and a chocolate and tan min pin
The coat is short and smooth, and the colors that are allowed by the AKC are solid red, stag red, blue stag red, chocolate stag red, fawn stag red, and black, chocolate, blue, and fawn with tan points and rust tan points.[8]
The miniature pinscher will on occasion carry a small white patch generally located on neck or breast area. The miniature pinscher once came in harlequin like that which is found in the Great Dane. The harlequin gene is part of the breed's makeup but has gone in and out of fashion. Breeders for years worked to eliminate the trait, but have recently been breeding to bring the color back by mixing the rat terrier into the miniature pinscher, though the result is merle and not harlequin because they do not have the harlequin modifier or any white besides the small white patch on the breast.

Temperament


A miniature pinscher chasing a squirrel up a tree
Miniature pinschers are for experienced dog owners. The miniature pinscher is an assertive, outgoing, active and independent breed. [9] Miniature pinschers are energetic and need a fenced in yard to run in; they make great agility dogs. They are great escape artists and some recommend having a kennel with a lid on it for them to run around in. [10] They are good watch dogs, are alert and wary of strangers.[11] [12] It is recommended that adults and teenagers, rather than young children, play with a miniature pinscher as younger children play rough. [13]

Care

Grooming is easy, as the smooth, short-haired coat requires little attention, needing only occasional brushing and shampooing.[14] Care must be taken in cold weather. Sweaters or baby blankets for a miniature pinscher keep it from getting too cold. [15] Miniature pinschers are an active breed and will need access to a fenced yard, or be given a daily walk. [16]

Saturday, February 2, 2013

Nakita The Dog Has a Permanent Home Please Share!

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Nikita has been declared healthy, heart-worm Free!!!! 
Ready for adoption applications to find this magnificent girl her forever home !! 
Nakita fought a by alive. And she fought it for good reason. She lives with a new family who loves her. Her new owners have plenty of space and now Nakita has a boy to play with everyday!
We had a few applications for this girl at the end. It was wonderful to see the community come together. Coincedence brought this family together but life works out that way sometimes! We are just happy for this girl to have her a loving home!

Nakita has found a nice family!







Friday, February 1, 2013

Pet Helpers Find A Home Is A New Blogger

Every One Deserves A Chance In Life.......

 
Do you feel you can no longer keep your pet and want to find a new home for him or her? Perhaps you are frustrated with a behavior problem. Or your child has pet allergies. Or you are having trouble finding rental housing that accepts your pet.
Step One: Step back and reevaluate the situation.
Many pet-related problems can be frustrating, and you may feel that relinquishing your pet is the only solution. But before you take that drastic step, be aware of the wealth of resources available to help pet owners such as yourself deal with problems that can seem overwhelming. The Humane Society gives you many good ideas on ways to keep your pet.
If you are having to find a home for your pet we have an easy form to fill out. At that time we will look at our database of foster or adoption applications. It is easy for us to located good homes pretty quickly. And the larger our community gets the easier it is to find good
permanent  homes. If you have any questions feel free to click here.

We Try To Save Lives By Going Directly To The Animal Shelters And Sharing The Information About The Animals Who Only Have One More Chance To Find A Good Home.

We Try To Save Lives. Do we save them all?  No.  Because we can't. But this is a community that does not give up hope. Maybe you have a neighbor who is looking for a security pet. Or your Grandma would enjoy having a lap dog. Check into our feeds everyday, you may find the right friend for yourself! we try to keep photos of the pets that need homes. Do not forget to share this website with friends and family members... it might help save a lives! We have fundraisers and we announce happy adoptions and we even allow you to announce your missing animals on our news page. The News Page is automatically published to our facebook page. This helps the people in the community see and respond quickly.
We try to save the lives of the animals that only have days to live. We try to find good homes for these animals who need the most help

We all know one of the best ways to help your local shelter is to donate your time as a volunteer. But what about volunteering your home to some needy animals? Shelters nationwide often need help caring for their pets until they’re ready for adoption. Animal foster programs are a great way to make a hands-on difference in the lives of animals in your community.
For example, just like our program ASPCA’s Foster Care Program matches animal-loving Good Samaritans like you with pregnant and nursing cats, underweight kittens and puppies and recovering dogs and cats. The animals are cared for in the volunteer's home until they are ready to be placed into the adoption program.  If you would like to foster an animal please fill out an application by clicking here.