by The Ark Manager | Apr 28, 2022 | Successful Dog Adoptions
Sirus is a big dog in small package! Weighing in at 36lbs, he’s a great size for most life styles. Sirus is smart and knows some commands. He’s a young guy who is full of energy and needs a lot of physical and mental stimulation. His ideal home would be with someone that would be able to continue his training. He’s working on learning patience and boundaries. Sirus is very sweet, but would do best with kids 16+ that can respect his space and help him learn. Sirus has some resource guarding issues that he’s working on with our trainer. He seems good with other dogs, but only if they like him too and can match his playstyle. Cats unknown.
by The Ark Manager | Apr 28, 2022 | Dogs, Successful Dog Adoptions
Look at this beautiful girl! Emma an 8 year old German Shepherd. Like most shepherds, she’s incredibly smart and has focus. She loves to play fetch! And though she does bring the ball back, sometimes it’s a minute or so before she can take her eyes off it long enough for you to throw it again. Emma would probably do best as an only pet, she can be rough with small animals like little dogs and cats. Her hips also aren’t what they used to be, so she shouldn’t be roughhousing with larger dogs too much. Emma would do best in a low stress environment with routine and predictability. 
by The Ark Manager | Apr 26, 2022 | Dogs, Successful Dog Adoptions
Can you believe the sweetness and squish of Henry’s face?! Henry is about five years old and he came from a difficult situations, to say the least. Though he has been through a lot, he is a gentle giant. He’s 150lbs of love. Henry loves to play, but only for short bursts, then he loves to snuggle. Henry is dog aggressive, and chases cats, so me must be the only pet. Because of his size and needs, preference will be given to adopters with giant breed experience.
by The Ark Manager | Mar 30, 2022 | Successful Dog Adoptions
Hi! My name is Reese and I’m a spunky four year old guy! I’m told that I’m little, but I’m actually quite sure I’m big. I’m about 20lbs, impressive, I know. My favorite things to do include walks and eating snacks. I love getting outside with my person, sometimes I get so excited I try to slip out of my harness and collar to walk ahead. I’m also an expert at alerting humans. If I hear a noise, I’ll tell you. Want to know that there’s a squirrel in the yard? I got you. A car drove by? I’ll tell you really quick.
I’m okay with some dogs, but I need slower introductions. Cats, I’m not sure about. And as far as kids go, I’d prefer to be in a home with teenagers are older. I do have boundaries and don’t like to be grabbed.
by The Ark Manager | Jan 5, 2022 | Dogs Pending Adoptions
Our Trudy-Lou-Who:
One of the cutest Lou’s in Who-Ville
BOING-BOING-BOING
“My name is Trudy Lou! I lived most of my life as a hunter. After my first owner hurt himself and couldn’t care for me anymore, I went with another hunting fellow who was very good to me- but I didn’t want to hunt! He would start me off on a trail and I would just decide to play instead, even engaging all the other hunting dogs in play time and distracting everyone! While it was very cute and charming, it is not the right behavior for a hunting dog. So here I am at the Ark, awaiting my family life!
Anyone want to play?”
Love Trudy-Lou
Great temperament, excellent playmate with other well-behaved dogs, and loves people- Trudy is a GREAT dog. She is going to make an excellent companion.
Trudy will be a fantastic family dog (probably not toddlers, as she likes to jump-as you can clearly see). She is very impressive with her house training, but sometimes has accidents overnight because she is alone at the shelter. During the day though potty accidents! We feel if someone were with her and she were with her family in a house, that there would be minimal accidents and she would do very well. Trudy will need a home where she can play, engage in outside activity with her family, and run around. Trudy is a 4 year old plott-hound, and just a ball of energy. Four years old? DON’T sweat it. This girl is a puppy in her mind and body.
Trudy is vocal and can often times bark when excited. She is a hound- so preferably someone with hound experience would be her perfect owner. We know hounds- they can be wonderful family dogs, but sometimes take a bit of patience and understanding.
Please give us a call to meet Trudy Lou, today!
by The Ark Manager | Jan 3, 2022 | Dogs, Successful Dog Adoptions
Cash is sponsored by Kerri Taylor and Angelina Smith.
We are seeking a foster in the meantime of finding the perfect adopter for this poor boy, who is not thriving at the shelter. The shelter can be sad, confusing and very scary for some dogs- and Cash is one of them.
Cash is sad at the shelter, and needs his home soon. He is also open to going into a home environment while awaiting his permanent adoption. Sad or not, Cash is coming in HOT and he’s got some pretty awesome things to tell you about himself.
Cash is a very loving dog full of BIG energy! Also, we KNOW that looks aren’t everything, but let’s just start off by saying- WOWZA, this boy is handsome as heckies. He is with us because his heart broken owner had to move out of the country
Cash LOVES to be outside with his people and go for walkies. He has tons of energy, so if you are an energetic one, Cash will be the perfect best friend to have by your side, whether your hiking mountain, going for a swim, or walking around your neighborhood and meditating. At the end of the day after getting his exercise, we’re sure that Cash would curl up next to your feet and take a nap, letting you know if any intruder comes your way. Also, if you’re a snow bunny like Cash, you two will get a long swimmingly- he loves to play in the snow!
Cash loves to give hugs and is very affectionate. He loves to have his ears and belly rubs. He enjoys squeaky balls and squeaky toys and finds it imperative to do a squeak-ectomy on each squeaky toy he finds. He also gives a handsome smile whenever someone comes in to greet him.
Cash is reactive to other dogs and needs to be an only dog. Cats are unknown, but also unlikely right now. He must also go to a home without children. Preference will be given to adopters with shepherd experience and who are willing to work with a trainer. These requirements may sound daunting, but Cash is worth it. He’s not just a pretty face. Cash is a smart boy. He can sit and lay down like a pro. He’s learning leash manners and to check in on walks. What would help Cash the most is to learn patience, and an adopter patient enough to help him learn.
Some dogs do not do well in the shelter environment, and they react out of fear, stress, and the unknown. Cash really needs his saving grace. Won’t you take him home?
