Rescue dogs needing homes

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OK here we go again. You may recall that from time to time I post shelter dogs on here who are looking for a home. Lately I've been working with the local 72 hour hold facility (not a "shelter" if they aren't reclaimed by their owners in 72 hours they are euthanized with a heart stick). The summer season creates a big rush on the facility due to a combination of puppy season and "Hey let's dump the family dog so we can go to Six Flags" season and since they only have 10 kennels the shelter is currently overcrowded. I have to try to get a couple out this weekend or they are going to euthanize on Monday or Tuesday. I have no way to know who is at risk so I thought I would just post the dogs that seem the most adoptable. All of them are current on wormer and shots, and if they aren't spayed/neutered already I can help with that. I can also arrange transport to almost anywhere Texas or otherwise. There is no real "cost" since I've vetted them out of my pocket, but I would appreciate a donation to the facility to go towards care for other dogs.
I know these threads irritate some people and I apologize, but I've helped a few Ags adopt some good dogs and I think I've placed at least 1 every time I've posted them, so

Penny
Penny is a red heeler mix. She is very quiet and confused about what has happened to her people. She deserves someone to love her and provide her with a comfortable lap to lay in or just a yard to stretch her legs. Approximate DOB: 12-12-15





Stewie
Stewie was surrendered by his owners and is a sweet ,friendly boy who just wants to play and love on you. He is learning manners, and is crate trained and potty trained. He is possibly a lab/border collie mix. When Stewie was surrendered it was the closest I've come to hitting someone in a long time. Let's just say the stories you hear about people surrendering a dog and asking for the $6 collar back are not exaggerated. I got attached to this little knot head and he has been fostered at my house for the last couple of months. I would love to see him have a little boy or girl of his own to play with. Approximate DOB 1/20/16





Wyatt
Loveable male cur puppy. He is fine running loose in the yard - craves attention so he will stay close to his family. Approximate DOB: 3/27/16




Buster
Buster is shepherd mix and is a really great dog. He is potty trained, crate trained, and just plain well-behaved. He is a big boy weighing in at almost 70 pounds. They took him to the facility that euthanizes while I was gone on vacation and I had to go get him off death row, so he is another that has been fostered in my home. He has stolen the heart of everyone that has met him so far! Buster has been neutered and is up to date on his shots he is ready for his new home. The vet thinks he is about 4 years old, but I think he's crazy and the dog plays like a 1 year old. Approximate DOB 8-18-12



Tye
Tye is Catahoula mix. He would appear to be a rough country dog but he is just a big ol' loveable oaf. He may not seem like one of the more adoptable dogs at first sight but he is just so well behaved. Approximate DOB 8-19-16




Ralph
Ralph is my hard case. He doesn't get much attention because he looks older than he is, but he is just a agood dang dog. He is a happy, neutered, mature hound mix of about 5-6 years just looking for soft spot to land. He is a beautiful brindle colored. If you have an open spot at your farm or yard he is the type of dog that needs a place were he can just be a kids dog and live out his years. Approximate DOB: 06/06/11


jgh85Ag
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I am maxed out on pets or I would be tempted. Thanks for your efforts. I cannot imagine an Ag being irritated by a thread like this. Reveille was a rescue!
CashinOut
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Ralph looks like my dog that just passed away a few months ago. If we weren't having a baby in the next month I'd be all over him.
mm98
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Have no room for more pets but thank you for all you do to help these animals.
malibu9in1
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I want a dog so bad. We are so busy, I want to give him or her the attention it deserves. Ugh
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BQ93
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Unfortunately I am going to have to put everything on hold. A bunch of dogs were euthanized this morning and I don't know which ones. The only two I know are safe are Stewie and Buster and that is because they are in my home.

I will update when I know more.
Aries
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How would Stewie be with a toddler? How is he outside? How much does he weigh? Has he been around cats that you know of?

Same above questions for Buster.

We have an almost 2 year old who needs a dog buddy. She wants to love on our cats so bad but they suck. She calls them, tries to bribe them with food but gets nothing. She pets nicely & most dogs she has been around have been over 50 lbs & she loves them. They only one she wasn't a fan of was my bil's 75 lb bulldog. She was with my brother's little dog this weekend, he's about 15 lbs, & had so much fun playing with him. I think my husband is finally giving in on finding her a dog.

We live on 2 acres but surrounded by family land that is 175 acres. We have lots of wildlife come into the yard so can't get anything super small (don't want anything to be coyote bait). Stewie looks like a perfect size.
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BQ, let us know who is still available once you find out.
RedlineAg08
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If Wyatt is anything like my cur he'll whip a coyote's ass, as well. Those dogs are crazy.

I don't need another dog, but I'm tempted to pick him up myself.
Aries
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Husband & I talked about him too. Guess will just have to see if he made the death cut.
RedlineAg08
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BQ, Let us know on Wyatt.

And how much does he weigh now?
BQ93
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Sorry for the delay - things have been a little hectic around here.

Surprisingly almost all the dogs I posted made it out alive - except Tye. We lost a lot of dogs to someone's power trip but poor Tye will haunt me for a long time. He was "just a dog", but he was one of the most loveable, best behaved dogs I've ever been around.

Wyatt did make it out but he was rescued by someone who heard they were killing dogs. All of the rest are still available.

Stewie is about 30 pounds, he has just been neutered, and he is fostered in my home. He is not mean or aggressive at all. My only concern about a toddler would just be that he is still a pup. He likes to play hard and occasionally jumps up on you. If you let your kid play in the mud and get scrapes here and there then no problem. If that isn't your lifestyle he might try your patience. He is a good boy, is crate and potty trained, and would make a great dog for a kid.

Buster is a 65 pound baby. He is lying in my lap as I type this even though I just told him he is too dang big! (He does not seem to care what I think). He is also neutered, crate and potty trained and knows his basic commands - even if he does occasionally blow them off. He really is a big softee who doesn't realize his size should create some limitations. I have never seen an ounce of aggression out of him.

I am happy to answer any questions about any of the dogs, send you more pics, or anything else you might need to help you make a decision. I would make one change in my initial request - If you would like to adopt one of these pups I would ask that you make a donation of your choosing directly to a vet in Lufkin. I had to pull 3 other dogs to save their lives and they are currently being vetted and boarded there. I have been able to get them in a rescue in Colorado but they will of course have to be transported.

I have never stuck a person with a dog and I never will. If it doesn't work out I will make it easier than dropping them off at a shelter - I will pick them up from your front door. This has been a terrible week and I would love to find a couple of these dogs a home.
BQ93
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I also have a little Weimaraner/Vizsla female pup about 6 or 7 months old I will post pics of tomorrow.

If you need to contact me you can email: bq93@att.net
RAB87
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God bless you for the work you're doing to help these wonderful animals.
Aries
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Email sent.
Texker
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In your initial post you mentioned donations but not sure best way to do that. Could you give us more details on making a donation?
Texker
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I've rescued 2 so I can't take on more permanently but fostering is an option.
dubi
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Did Penny the red heeler find a home?
BQ93
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Penny has not found a home yet. She is currently being spayed and then will be boarded at the vet's office until she finds a home.

I would be happy to answer any questions about her. She is very scared about what is going on and I would love to find a place where she can decompress - even if it just a foster. She hasn't been violent or aggressive but I do have to pick her up and carry her from place to place on occasion.

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How's Ralph? Every time I look at him, he makes me miss my old dog.

Is he house broken? Good with kids? Good with small dogs? We have a female miniature poodle at the house already.
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quote:
Penny has not found a home yet. She is currently being spayed and then will be boarded at the vet's office until she finds a home.

I would be happy to answer any questions about her. She is very scared about what is going on and I would love to find a place where she can decompress - even if it just a foster. She hasn't been violent or aggressive but I do have to pick her up and carry her from place to place on occasion.



Email in profile--please contact me. My husband and I would like to meet Penny.
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Ugh - Tye didn't survive? He looks just like my Catahoula Moose. Breaks my heart. I have two puppers right now and unfortunately moving into a town home. Please keep up the good work
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BQ93
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Ralph is just a laid back dude. I honestly do not know if he is housebroken but he has his shots and is neutered. All he needs is a place to be.

Penny is at the vet in Lufkin. I will email you today.

As if this whole thing isn't crazy enough I heard yesterday that Tye might have been saved by someone else. I'm trying not to get my hopes up. This whole thing is twisted up but I did confirm that the kennels are now entirely empty
BQ93
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For those interested in Wyatt - Wyatt was a favorite of the inmates at the farm so he was given free run of the place. They enjoyed playing with him and vice versa. The reason he was missing was because one of the inmates took him to the jail and tried to get his family to pick him up. We believe the sheriff blocked this for some reason and returned him to the kennels to be euthanized.

Last night when our foster went to get what we thought were the two remaining dogs at the kennels he was still there. So ... he is available. He is a sweet dog but and was mentioned above he has a lot of energy.

Let me know if you need any more information on any of the dogs. They are all out and safe now but I cant afford to board them forever.
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Good for you BQ. Everyone needs an advocate.
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I also have a little Weimaraner/Vizsla female pup about 6 or 7 months old I will post pics of tomorrow.

If you need to contact me you can email: bq93@att.net
Interested... Any more details/pics?

BQ93
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Both the little Weim female and Buster may have homes. I will update when it is official.

Those in the area that would be interested in a very short term foster I could sure use the help for 2-3 days next week. I pulled a total of about 11 dogs before they euthanized and they all have foster homes. Some of my fosters have volunteered to drive dogs to a rescue in Colorado next week so I need someone to watch their dogs just for a couple of days until they get back. I have a work commitment that will keep me out of town at the same time or I would do it myself. Even if you can just offer some shade in your fenced back yard it would be appreciated.

Thanks.
RedlineAg08
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Where is this located at BQ?

Also, Wyatt is still available? He's a Black Mouth Cur and not some sort of Cur mix? I only ask because I have to have the short short hair of a BMC, Vizla, GSP, etc.
RedlineAg08
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Let me know on Wyatt. I showed the picture to my wife and she has pretty much decided that we must take this dog.
BQ93
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Redline he looks full cur to me but I cant be sure. Send me an email and we will see what we can do about you meeting him.

BQ93@att.net
RedlineAg08
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Email sent
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I was finally able to make it around to all of the fosters today. I was ecstatic to find that Tye actually made it out. He is such a sweet boy (lab/Catahoula maybe) and he is going to make someone a great dog. My joy was tempered when I found out they actually did kill Wyatt. He was an inmate favorite so they only reason to do it was meanness. Who can kill a puppy?

In addition to Tye, Jimmy and a new guy named Harley made it out. I don't have it in me to post pics tonight so I will do it in the morning.
RedlineAg08
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That's sucks BQ. I don't mean to make you feel worse but I've been pumping my BMC up all day that she was getting a brother.

Thanks for the update.
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