One of the greatest presents EVER!

**MoonandBean** · 09-17-2009, 02:37 PM

Having rescued a puppy from the South (Alabama), I know all to well the fate of most dogs in shelters in the South. That is why I was ecstatic to learn that even Sunny's mother got adopted by being sent to a no kill shelter in Massachussets. I am so happy to hear that these 2 labbies are going to get a chance at finding their furrever homes.

And to any and all dog owners out there...Please spay and neuter your pets. Especially in the South, there is a HUGE overpopulation problem. I am taking this right off of the rescue page where I found my Sunny:

We have dogs here in PA and we also transport dogs for our sister rescue in Alabama. We get WONDERFUL dogs from the south. Every breed and every age. We have an exceptional success rate. The We honestly represent these animals and the adoption fees include spaying/neutering on dogs 6 months or older, heartworm testing, rabies and distemper vaccinations, and worming. We will test them with cats and other dogs for you and we ship them to the Allentown area as well as throughout New England. We have excellent references and an excellent reputation. The adoption fees include $110 transport fee to get the dog to this area as well as $40.00 for a health certificate which is required by law to ship a dog from one state to another. Please go to our Alabama site by clicking on the following link. They are killing 40 to 50 dogs and PUPPIES every week down south. We only pull the very highly adoptable dogs. I promise you, you will be very happy if you choose this option. Bless you for looking to adopt a rescue dog.

**Casper** · 09-17-2009, 08:20 PM

Thank you all so much for the well wishes for these boys. We have asked to be kept up to date on them, so hopefully we can hear an update from them eventually.

Originally Posted by MonicanHonda

I'm not always a fan of labs (mostly because they're popular. LOL! I'm weird)

I totally get what you mean. I used to be that way, but after meeting so many great labs I have grown very fond of the breed. I can actually imagine sharing my home with one someday if the time is right.

Originally Posted by MoonandBean

And to any and all dog owners out there...Please spay and neuter your pets. Especially in the South, there is a HUGE overpopulation problem.

Amen!
The area I live in is a thorough example. Even though the vet in town offers cheap spay/neuterings it still seems to be the last priority for dog and cat owners around here.

**cassiesmom** · 09-17-2009, 08:27 PM

Awwww! and Awwww! Best wishes to these two doggies!

**Freedom** · 09-17-2009, 09:38 PM

Aw, what a wonderful story to read just before I head off to bed. What lucky boys! And that first one, the one you've known for 6 months, adorable! I can't imagine him just sitting there that long; won't happen up here!

I am a bit annoyed that they can't get the heart worm treatment started while at your shelter! Good heavens! Well, he is on the road to recovery now and paws crossed he will make it.

If you know the rescue name, you should be able to read about these 2 on their web site in about 2 weeks. (The rescue I am with, the new foster parents are given 2 weeks to learn about the dog and write up the bio.)