Approximate Age: 2 years
Breed (our best guess): Greyhound Mix
Posing for the camera
Fun Fact: Lewie loves the camera! He cuddles with people by leaning against them. He also likes to try to sit on peoples’ laps.
Lewie’s Story: Lewie was abandoned. When we found him, he was very thin and had bad mange. Some kids brought him to us because he was following them around town, begging for love.
Just chillin'
Adoption Status: Not Available at this Time!
Approximate Age: 3 years
Breed (our best guess): German Shepherd
Basic Stats:
Cuddly girl!
Adoption needs: Lady just needs a family who will love her.
Fun Fact: Lady just loves everyone and loves to cuddle.
Lady’s Story: Lady came to us from a local shelter. They kept her longer than they usually do because they thought she was pregnant, but now it appears she’s just fat! No WAIT—She had 7 puppies and they all were adopted. In fact Lady was also adopted around the beginning of August. We know she is enjoying her new family.
Lady
Adoption Status: adopted
Approximate Age: 2 years
Breed (our best guess): German Shepherd Mix
Adoption needs: Deserves lots of attention and needs to be somewhere that he can roam (like a farm) because he can jump fences. Duke would prefer to be the only dog in his family.
Sweet Duke
Fun Fact: He likes to come and lay his head in your lap for attention
Duke’s Story: Duke was one of eight puppies from a beautiful German shepherd–our first rescue. He was adopted to a lady in Omaha who brought him back because he kept jumping her fence and she couldn’t keep him in. He was very, very sad for months when he was returned. He’s just starting to come out of his shell again.
Sleeping
Adoption Status: ADOPTED!
Approximate Age: 12 years
Breed (our best guess): Chesapeake Bay/Labrador Retriever
Copper following one of the girls around
Adoption needs: Copper needs someone who will play with him and who is strong enough to control him.
Fun Fact: Copper loves to hunt and play ball.
Story: Copper’s owners moved away and couldn’t afford to take him with them. We believe he was a hunting dog at some point. He loves to retrieve and is very strong. We don’t think he likes cats very much. Update: Copper is fat–he needs more exercise–or a smaller feed bowl. He loves people and would make a great dog for one person or a couple who have time for a senior dog. He still has some years left in him. Don’t give up on him yet.
Copper showing off his boundless energy
Adoption Status: Available!
Approximate Age: 6 years
Breed (our best guess): Husky/German Shepherd
Butch following me around while I took pictures
Adoption needs: Butch is currently on hold because he struggles to keep weight on and one eye is very red.Well, we couldn’t help it—we adopted Butch ourselves! He is one very smart guy and enjoys hanging out with Chuck, whether in the pickup, the mule 4 wheeler, or just walking around the farm. He is too good to let go. But hope you enjoy the pictures.
Fun Fact: Butch is a people person! He “talks” to us when he wants special treats. He also loves to ride in the pickup!
Butch’s Story: We got Butch from a nearby Animal Control Shelter. He was going to be euthanized. We chose him to come and stay at our rescue.
''You're not taking my picture!''
Adoption Status: adopted
Approximate Age: 8 months
Breed (our best guess): Lab Mix
Adoption needs: Bertha needs a family who will love her and play with her.
Fun Fact: Bertha loves kids! She’ll take any attention she can get.
Bertha’s Story: Bertha came to us from a local shelter. Her sister is Sheila–(yes she is) and they are such a pair. She is a little shyer than Sheila, but that doesn’t stop her from wanting to hang out with people and other doggies. If you are looking for a sweet companion that has been spayed–than Bertha may be JUST FOR YOU!
Adoption Status: Available!
Fritz and Leroy came to 12 Hills Dog Rescue the same week. They were both brought to us by our local animal control. They could be brothers or maybe father/brother–and both are such nice male dogs.
Fritz is definitely a Chow/Mix and Leroy looks like a Husky/Shepard Mix. They both have been neutered recently and ready to go to their new homes. You have to meet both Fritz and Leroy and see for yourself. Pictured is Fritz getting special attention from our granddaughter.
For those of you who’ve adopted one of our dogs, please feel free to update us on how your new friend is doing! We’d love to see pictures and hear all about their new lives. You can email me a story and/or pictures or leave a comment on your dog’s info page. Don’t forget to tell us the dog’s new name!
Approximate Age: 5 years
Breed (our best guess): Yellow Labrador Retriever
Adoption needs: Not adoptable due to severe separation anxiety.
Fun Fact: She loves the other dogs and is very kind to them.
Baby’s Story: Baby was found wandering on a highway. We were never able to locate a family, so we think she may have been abandoned. We tried to adopt her out, but her separation anxiety was too severe. She came home to us, where she felt safe.
Adoption Status: Not Adoptable
I brought my toddler over to the rescue this morning when I needed to bring some pictures by. I’m not sure who had more fun, him or the dogs! The dogs were so excited to have a little person to play with and covered him in slimy dog kisses. He just stood there and alternated barking and giggling. Many of the dogs proved how well they can do with small children. It was a fun little outing for us!
Looking out the window together
Doggie kisses!
The local 4-H club worked here yesterday. Nola talked to the kids about the purpose of the rescue and why she does it. She shared some of the dogs’ stories with the kids and told them how hard the rescue works to get them healthy and find them new homes.
Nola talking to the 4-Hers
The 4-Hers came to the rescue to groom and play with the dogs. The kids had a blast cuddling, chasing and brushing them! It was so much fun watching the excitement on the kids’ faces. The dogs were all very patient with the kids. Some of the kids were a bit rough, but the dogs stayed calm.
Holding one of the dogs
After the kids had some time to get to know some of the dogs, she got them all set to walking and brushing. I’m not sure who was having more fun; the kids or the dogs! The dogs’ tails were all wagging and the kids were smiling and laughing.
Brushing a dog
Brushing a dog together
Watching the kids walking dogs was a little like watching a rodeo. Some kids were running with a dog in tow. Others were being dragged behind dogs. Nobody seemed to be bothered by being pulled, though. The kids who were being dragged were so proud that they were “walking” the dogs!
Walking a dog
Carrying a puppy because he didn't want to walk
One of the dogs is going to her forever home tomorrow and desperately needed a bath. She’s pretty afraid of people, so Nola hadn’t been able to give her a thorough bath yet. We got her cleaned up and one of the girls snuggled her in a towel until she was dry. She looked so much better when she was clean!
Snuggling a dog after her bath
Before they headed back home, I gathered everybody together for a picture. The kids each grabbed a dog and we let the others run around in the group and posed under the rescue’s sign. I got a great picture of them. I think the kids had a great time helping out.
The whole group with the dogs
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