Christmas at the Shelter

Belize made new friends at the shelter.  She loved playing with Emmerson.  They played hard and for a long time.  Nothing exhausts this pooch!  There are so many things she wants to do.

She is currently hanging out with me at the front desk.  I had a stocking full of goodies for her.   Don't worry!  Pictures will be posted soon.  She loved her squeaky toys, her pig snout, and her bully stick.  She is also getting professional photgraphs taken today.  It is a big day!

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Belize is Now Available for Adoption Through PAWS ATLANTA

Belize is now at the shelter and awaiting adoption.  I wish, so much, that I could have kept her here until a home was found, but my dogs needed a break.  We have had at least one foster dog in the house for the last 13 months.  They did not approve, and no one was getting enough attention.  Belize now has the chance to play with other dogs--something she loves to do and be seen by potential adopters on a regular basis.  I am hoping that she is adopted more quickly now.  I will be there 5-6 days a week with love, treats, and toys to brighten her day.

That being said, it is still a shelter, and I want to get her out of there and into a home ASAP.  It is a very clean facility, the staff is compassionate, and the dogs go out on walks and have play dates throughout the day. However, it is scary to be caged with so many other dogs and not knowing which people might end up being THE people.  It is lonely to sleep alone in a kennel instead of in a warm bed.  Please continue to spread the word that Belize needs a home.  This girl has been through enough.  She deserves love, attention, and a beautiful future.

A Snapshot of the Life You Could Have

I made this montage of Belize to show her growth and to show her exuberant spirit that grows and strengthens every day.  She has been through so much and yet she is so loving.  Please watch this video and, if you cannot adopt, share it with your friends.

Belize Navidad!

 Belize had a great Thursday and Friday night.  On Thursday, we started working on our doggie IQ.  She quickly mastered this treat puzzle and so we moved onto the surprisingly more complicated treat cube and tug-a-jug.  I really did not challenge her long before I gave her a stuffed Kong and called it a day.  We will work again in the future!  Can you say spoiled?!

I would like to tell you that she is a genius, and that she got those treats out of that cube all by herself, but I would be lying.  She is so interested in hanging out with me (anyone) that she does not care to focus on a food stuffed cube when I (anyone) am around.  She would rather have my rubs and affection.

I admit it!  I stuffed it with peanut butter.  She was not sure what to think of the sticky stuff at first.  She looked at me, licking her lips, in confusion, but it entertained her when I had to crate her with it later and there was not a lick of peanut butter left this morning.

Tonight, we met with a friend in Oakhurst.  We stopped by Taj Ma Hound to pick up a Boneyard Bag. Belize does not mind getting the "rejected" cookies.  They are equally delicious, and she gets more of them!  Little does she know she will have to share with the other pups.

We took a long walk around Oakhurst before meeting Yvonne for coffee, and then we took another walk to look at Christmas trees.  Belize wanted to say hello to everyone that walked by and seemed very disappointed when people did not reach down to pet her.  She has a particular fondness for children.  Her tail would go a mile a minute the second she spotted one.  She walked fairly well on a leash.  She did not pull at all, but she would gravitate to anyone walking by us, haha.  She could not resist all the friendly faces!  She really was great though.  She was not overly exuberant, but she was happy.  She did not notice all the squirrels rustling around in the leaves and running up and down trees.  She politely sniffed other dogs walking by.  I couldn't be more proud of her and so a rewarded her with this little elf when we got home.

                                                    This little elf did not stand a chance.

                        That is one satisfied customer.  How can you resist that happy dog face?

Belize would love to go home with you!  Contact me at mckelvey.laura731@gmail.com for more details.

The Pit Bull Howls

I am reading a book in my bedroom with my own dogs, a firetruck goes by, and I hear a low howl from the other room.  Belize is a howler!  She only did it twice and both times were subdued, quiet songs.  Ador-a-bull.  I have begun to leave her out of the crate and in her very own bedroom.  So far so good.  We have not had any accidents, and she seems to only be chewing on her toys.  She also seems much happier and less anxious when I get home.  I had to try something because she was rubbing her little face off on the bars of the crate.  She has a rather large number of dog beds in there and a lazy boy.  She is living the life.  I am so glad she came into my life before it got too cold.  Now, if you will just adopt her into your family so that she does not have to sleep alone!
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