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New Leash on Life
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One of our area prisons has begun a program
called A New Leash on Life. This is something
like
you might have seen on television called "Cell Dogs". Each
dog will have dual
trainers and spend
six hours per day of supervised
training. We are doing
this as an effort to help our dogs find their
"forever homes", and to
teach the prisoners
to love and
nurture. The fee to adopt one of the
trained dogs is $150. This includes the
spay/neuter, all
shots including rabies, worming, flea
treatment,
heart worm test and preventative treatment, and the basic
obedience
training. For more information
call 828-733-6312 and speak
to Charlene or email us at
adoptapet@vol.com.
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Available Dogs in
Training
The Dogs Meet Their Trainers..
Bubba with lead trainer Glen Andrews and assistant Javier Alexander!
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Howdy folks! My name is Bubba
and I'm a country dog gettin an education here at
MVCI. I am one and a half to two year old hound
mix that has the look of a large beagle. My
favorite things to do are eating, playing, and
sleeping...but eating is the best. My two trainers
brag about how smart I am. They are teachin this
hound some manners as well as many commands such
as; heel, sit, stay, lay down, come and lots more.
It's all pretty easy for me. Hey, I can even shake
paws with you if you come see me! I even know how
to play dead when someone says POW! Are you lookin
for a friendly easy goin sort of companion? I'm
the hound for you. |
Claira with lead trainer Teryl Ponder and assistant Robert Lee!
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Hi my name is Claira! I am a 2
year old female Redbone/Boxer mix. I am going
through basic obedience training here at Mountain
View. So far I've learned to love my leash, sit,
stay, lie down, and come on command. I am also
completely house broken. My trainers Terryl and
Lee are teaching me to stop and sit when they stop
today. And even though I am shy I make up for it
by being such a smart girl. While my trainers
have been teaching me their tricks, I've been
doing some training of my own. I've already taught
them to do my favorite things, cuddle and go on
long walks. I still have some work to do and
thing's to teach my trainers. But I'll be done
soon and will need someone to love me like they
do. I hope that your family will need my love as
much as I do your. I'll be waiting for you. See
you soon! |
Delilah with lead trainer Obrien Brown and assistant Larry Hanna!
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I would like to take a little
time to tell you about Delilah because she is a
very loving pet. We have been working with her for
4 weeks now and she already knows how to sit, stay
and down. The biggest thing we have worked on is
come and she has it all. Hey let me say she will
walk on the leash very good before I go on. The
thing we love about her the most is she plays good
with the other dogs and people. Now if you want a
very nice and loving pet come and see Ms. Delilah.
You will love and enjoy her. |
Samantha "Sammy" with lead trainer Timothy Hayes and assistant Samuel
Dwiggins!
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Hello meet Sammi. She's a
Staffordshire mix. Beautifully colored brown and
white. She has a real loving personality. She'll
be a great family dog. In just 3 weeks she has
learned by words sit down, up, and shake with both
hands. She has just recently learned to roll over.
So she's very smart and catches on quick. She's
also house broken. No number 1 or 2 inside she
will go to the door to let you know she has to go.
She's also leash trained. If she gets too far
ahead she will turn her head around and wait till
you catch up. Her best characteristic is she is a
real easy approachable gal. She loves being petted
on the top of her head, have the back of her ears
ruffled also her chest scratched. She loves being
brushed and will lay down to enjoy the moment. So
what are you waiting for? Hurry on down! Contact
the Avery Humane Society today at 866-473-6312
toll free or email Charlene at
adoptapet@vol.com to meet Sammi or one of her
friends. Make your life and theirs complete. |
Bubba thinks there should always be time to sit in the sun!
Sammy and Bubba are all about playtime, while Claira likes getting
the attention.
Delilah shows the rest of the dogs how to "stay" on command.
Delilah needs a family who will spend lots of cuddle time.
This little diva loves to sit in the sun.
Delilah can't wait to read the new newsletter! Perhaps Xavier can
read it to her.
It is amazing what a treat can teach a dog!
Claira loves to sniff around and likes to get a good petting.
Samuel likes that Sammy doesn't mind a good brushing!
While Delilah was getting a good petting the other three were taking
a sniff break.
Shaking paws seems to be a favorite with the dogs.
It is hard for the guys to give up their friends.
Patches can shake hands and give high five!
After the training
there is time to play and rest.
This is Ralph's
little hat! He had a little nick on his ear and
they all were concerned
and put this little
collar
on to keep him comfortable. I don't think
anything could
bother this little fella!
Madison can take a
treat from her trainers mouth
without even a nip!
This is Lucy on graduation day! The other
inmates
made caps
and gowns for all the dogs.
This is Ziggy waiting
with her trainer for graduation!
Honey Bear and the rest can jump
through hoops!
Lucy and her trainers show just
how high they are willing to jump!
Dog Prayer
O'
Great Dog Spirit
Whose bark I hear in the winds:
and whose breath give life to all the world, hear me! I am small and weak,
I need your strength and wisdom.
Let me walk in beauty, and make my eyes ever behold the human life.
Make my paw respect the things human have made and my ears sharp to hear
human voice. Make me wise so that I may understand the things that human have
taught me. Let me learn the lesson that human have hidden in every part of a
human body. I seek strength, not to be greater than dogs, but to fight my
greatest enemy-myself. Make me always ready to come to you with a clean paw and
straight eyes. So when dogs life fade, as the fading sunset my spirit may
come to you without shame.
German Shepherd Mix, Rex
Richard Merzlak
Prisoner/Trainer Mountain View Correctional Facility |
Lucky's new mom wanted a dog for running with
every day.
They are the perfect match!
Rex's new owner trains dogs to be companion
animals.
Paris has found a family that adores her.
This little boy
is going
to be her bestest friend ever!
Fiona now named "Roxie" has been adopted by
the Garlands. They said she
would love to spend her day laying in their laps. Mr. Garland is trying to train
her to ride on his 4 wheeler! Roxie has never had an accident in their home
and the training has been a blessing. What a great home for such a sweet,
loving girl.
Darling graduated with flying colors. Her mother, Susan
Martin, came
all the way from Asheville to adopt her. Darling will join Mrs. Martins
other dog in a happy "forever home".
Dreama's new family lives in Burnsville NC. She was very
pleased with
Dreama and we hope to hear from her soon.
Alonzo was adopted by Raymond (Randy) Mitchell from
Wytheville VA.
He will be living on a real working farm with over 40 acres. Plenty of dairy
cows, bulls,
and other animals. His best friend will be a seven year old little
girl who
needs a friend as much as he does.
Annabelle was adopted by Hannah Lee from Asheville NC.
Hannah
agrees that Annabelle is a beautiful, loving
dog who will
make a wonderful
companion.
Perdita found her forever home this
weekend with Jennifer Meadows!
Ms. Lucabaugh came all the way from Mt
Airy to make
Alric part of her family!
Lil Buddy found her home with Patricia Boatman of Newland!
They are going to
be perfect for each other.
The Parish's came to take Honey Bear home. Honey Bear
has
her very own boy now.
Brandy found her "forever home"
today with the "McCleskey's"
from Harrisburg.
Congratulations Brandy!
Rusty found his forever home today
with Sarah Hunter from Weaverville. Sarah
has another
Chow mix named
Georgia and Rusty thinks she's a babe!
Suzie went home with Mr.
Bill Young. He thinks Suzie is great
and will fit in
just
fine with his family.
Madison found her "forever home"
yesterday with Michael Holland. She thinks he is
exactly
who she was meant to be with.
Maddie acted like she had
known him forever!
Eddie found his home with the
Leonard's who just
think the world of him.
Snoopy and Lucky will always get
to be together! Mr. and Mrs. Canipe adopted the pair of
brothers and say they are happily ever after!
Aidan looks kind of silly but
Lorie and Randy Harris just love him.
This is Emily's new best friend
Earle Richards. They both are crazy over each other.
Ralph is one lucky dog! The
Krause's came to take him home where he will
certainly be loved and spoiled. This is perfect for a
dog who someone threw
away on a dead end road. What a loyal, loving dog they
are missing out on.
This is Maggie's family. Something tells me this one is
furr-ever!!
Jamie Flinchum came from Virginia to give Patches her
home!
The Goodman's adopted Farley! We hear
he is doing awesome! You can view updates about Farley
on our home sweet home
page.
Koda will live in West Jefferson with Dustin Miller.
Buster finally gets to go home with his family the
McKinney's! They will live in Tennessee.
This is Myelita Melton. She and partner Allan think Nike
is one great dog and are
pleased to have had the chance to adopt him.
Mr. and Mrs. Killian came to adopt Abe. They think
he is just as special as we do!
This page was last updated on
05/12/08. Please visit us daily
to see our
new arrivals and find out which of our animals found a home.
Copyright © 1999-2008 Avery County Humane Society all rights reserved
Produced and Edited daily by
Charlene Calhoun
If you are in need of someone to take over the updating or designing of your
website
call Charlene Calhoun or email Charlene at
olivernco@gmail.com.
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