Adoptables Wednesday–Mack and Mia

in Adopt / adoptables / adoption / Barks and Blooms / chocolate lab / lab / Lab-Rescue.org / labrador retriever / Wednesday Adoptables  by August 21, 2013
We have a client who fosters Labrador Retrievers with Lab Rescue.  We are delighted to meet the dogs she fosters as they come to her home for some loving and then go to their new fur-ever homes.  Mack and Mia are the latest we had the privilege to visit with this week.  

This is Mia.  She is a sweet, gentle snuggle-muffin who enjoys just being with you. 


This is Mack.  He is a tennis-ball chasing, happy guy who oozes joy out of every bone in his body.  

This update is from our client, who is their foster:

“I think I have hit the foster lottery. When it comes to easy, these two top the list. Mack and Mia are snuggly, happy and affectionate and just as happy to curl up on the couch and snuggle all day long as they are to go for walks or play outside. I have been walking them together and they do great. Mia and Mack are house trained and crate trained. They know their commands such as sit, stay, down and shake hands.

They both ride amazingly in the car! They both settled relatively quickly into my house. Both are very loving and sweet. Mia is a big lug of love. She is very low key. Mack has more energy and is willing to play whenever. When he found the tennis ball in my house, he acted like he had been reunited with a lost friend. Mack and Mia get along and are clearly bonded. Mia loves to be petted and loved on, while Mack loves to retrieve the ball, but he is a great snuggler when it comes to love time. They are great dogs and will make their new family very happy. They balance each other out perfectly.” 

They are a bonded pair–which means they must be adopted together.  If you have any questions about Mack and Mia, please contact the wonderful people at Lab Rescue, either on their website of by calling   301-299-6756

Adoptables Wednesday–Elton and Chloe

in Adopt / adoptables / adoption / Barks and Blooms / Chloe / Elton / No Kill Harford / pit bull / pit bull terrier / Wednesday Adoptables  by July 31, 2013
Our featured Adoptables this week are from No Kill Harford.  

More information about adopting or sponsoring these two is available at 

Elton

Hi, my name is Elton. I am a mutt! I am such a love! I get along great with other dogs and I try so hard to please. I love to snuggle and am working hard on my potty training. I do well if I can make it out at regular times.
I am between 1 and 2 years old and…yes! I have been neutered and am up-to-date on my shots. I am microchipped and heart worm  and Lyme negative.  I so want a home of my own. That would be my wish…oh and I love to play tug and drag a blanket around. I am a kissing machine and will love you forever
Chloe
Hi everyone!! I’m Chloe! I LOOOOOOOVVVEEE to roll around in the grass, like I really, really, really do! Come meet me and take me on a walk!
I’m about 2yrs old and I listen well to commands like “sit” , “look”, “stop” and “wait”. I am house trained and very tidy with my bed, too. 
I really like going on walks and have lots of energy, do you? We should meet and go on a hike together!
Chloe is up-to-date on all vaccines, microchipped, heart worm negative, de-wormed, flea-free and spayed.

Wednesday Adoptables–Meet the Cats of No Kill Harford!

in Barks and Blooms / Butters / Callie / cats / Clipper / Foxy / No Kill Harford / Peaches / Pumpkin / Simba / Stormy / Venus / Wednesday Adoptables  by July 10, 2013
When I saw all the precious kitty cat faces at No Kill Harford, I couldn’t pick just one to highlight for this week’s Wednesday Adoptables.  
So…here they are…the Cats of No Kill Harford!

In alphabetical order:


Butters
Callie
 Clipper

Foxy

Peaches
Pumpkin

Simba

Stormy

Venus

For more information about No Kill Harford or to meet one of these cats, contact them HERE

Take Your Dog to Work Day

in Adopt / Adopt a Pet.com / adoptables / adoption / APDT / Barks and Blooms / Dog Fancy / Four Legged Life / Pet Sitters International / photo contest / PSI / Take Your Dog to Work Day / Wednesday Adoptables  by June 19, 2013

Wednesdays around here are typically reserved for “Adoptables”.   But, when I realized that Take Your Dog to Work Day celebrated dogs AND adoption…well. 

Pet Sitters International, the world’s largest educational association for professional pet sitters, (Barks and Blooms is a member) started Take Your Dog to Work Day in 2007 to celebrate dogs, to encourage adoption from humane societies, shelters, and rescue clubs.

This year, the 15th annual TYDTWD is Friday, June 21.  If your business is participating, let us know about it!

  PSI sponsors a photo contest that you can enter HERE.  
Check out last year’s winner!


This sweet rescue named Beverly and her owner won a $500 cash prize and $500 to her favorite shelter or rescue.  Woot!

Here’s the 2009 winner Holly, napping at the department of motor vehicles.  Can’t blame her; I get sleepy waiting for my number to come up, too.  

Enter your dog in the contest–and if you do–let us know!  It’s open until July 31, winners to be announced at the end of August.
te, but it has to be on a Wednesday–we’ve got you covered. Celebrate Take Your Pet To Work Week™ any day during June 17-21.

Wednesday Adoptables–Meet Baby!!

in Adopt / adoptables / Baby / Barks and Blooms / Dogs / Humane Society of Harford County / Rottweiler mix / Wednesday Adoptables  by June 5, 2013


(2208 Connolly Road, Fallston 21047) 
or calling 410-836-1090




** PET OF THE WEEK ** What’s black, brown and sweet all over? Give up? Me! My name is Baby, and I am a very friendly Rottweiler mix. I love other dogs, and of course I love people. I was surrendered with my sister Sadie (a dachshund) because our family was no longer able to care for us. Sadie was recently adopted, so now I need to find my forever home! I am a real gentle dog and have so much to offer. I have good manners and walk well on a leash. Please stop by and visit with me soon!

Wednesday Adoptables–Monkey!

in Barks and Blooms / cat / foster / Monkey / No Kill Harford / Trap Neuter Return / Wednesday Adoptables  by May 22, 2013




Meet Monkey!  He is with a No Kill Harford foster family.  Monkey is a 6month old snuggly lap kitty that craves human affection. His foster mom has a 5yr old and Monkey is his shadow. Monkey got his name because the end of his tail has a curl.
He likes to sit on shoulders, and he holds onto things tightly with all four paws. 
Monkey came from our TNR program(Trap Neuter Return), which is why he has a tipped ear, however he was so friendly that he was held back to be adopted out. He will sit on your lap and not get off, he is sure to melt someone’s heart! 
If you would like to meet Monkey, please email: adopt@nokillharford.org
Monkey’s adoption fee is $50. He is neutered, combo tested negative, up to date on vaccines, microchipped, dewormed, and treated for fleas. 

Wednesday Adoptables–Meet Xander!!

in Adopt / adoptables / Barks and Blooms / foster / Lab-Rescue.org / rescue / sponsor / Wednesday Adoptables / Xander  by May 15, 2013

This week we are highlighting the Most Excellent Xander who is available for adoption from Lab-Rescue.  There are many labs there who can be fostered and adopted; or if you can’t do those, you can sponsor!  Give them a call at  (301) 299-6756.


Xander is a 4 year old neutered black male. He is up to date on his shots and is heartworm positive; Lab Rescue will pay for his treatment. He is good with other dogs and is approved for kids aged 10 and up. He weighs 45 lbs. He knows some commands including sit and is working on down but would benefit from some additional training. He walks ok on a lead but does better with an EZ Walk harness. He is gentle and friendly and adores people.

Update from Xander’s foster family:

Xander has settled in nicely here. He loves to play with my two labs and has good house manners. He is housebroken and crate trained. He is gaining weight nicely and has a wonderful appetite. He is very sweet and affectionate and good on leash too. He rides well. Xander loves balls and toys and will play as long as you will let him! He has to carry a ball or toy around in his mouth all the time. It is very cute. He is not destructive of toys at all, he just loves to carry them around! He really has a great personality and is getting more handsome every day as he gains weight. Just thought I would share this funny video with you. This is how he lets us know that they are all ready to come back in the house LOL. He is like “Hey! Whatcha doing in there? Come let us in!” It is too cute!

Adoptables Wednesday–Meet Misty!

in Adopt / adoptables / Barks and Blooms / lab / Lab-Rescue.org / labrador retriever / rescue / Wednesday Adoptables  by May 8, 2013

Misty is a 9 year old black spayed female. She is up to date on her shots and is heartworm negative. She is good with other dogs but not cats, and is approved for kids aged 10 and up. She weighs 47 lbs and should gain a few. Misty is a very sweet, friendly and gentle girl who has no idea she is 9!

Update from Misty’s foster family – 5/2/2013

Misty has only been with us for a few days, but she has settled into our household routine quickly. On our very first walk together she was excited and did lots of sniffing and pulling. By the morning walk the next day she had improved dramatically and by the evening she was walking nicely. She adapted well to the Easy Walk harness. She has reacted, with a great deal of excitement, to squirrels that we have seen and would give chase if I let her go. She notices birds and reacts with interest to them also. Since the weather was so nice the second evening she was with us, we decided to take Misty and the resident Lab out to dinner at an outdoor cafe in our neighborhood. Both girls were extremely well behaved even with other dogs and diners nearby. Misty is people oriented and loves to snuggle and be stroked and petted. She especially loves belly rubs and will roll onto her back, with her legs straight up in the air, and wiggle her whole body, just begging you to rub her belly. Her tail is like a metronome, going back and forth all the time. In fact the most noise we’ve heard from her is the tail thumping on the wall. We have yet to hear her bark. At night she sleeps loose in the bedroom, alternating between a dog bed and the floor. So far her manners have been good. She is very food motivated and is a quick and eager learner. In the house, and in the fenced yard, she will usually come quickly when called. She enjoys being near you. If you’re looking for a loving and devoted companion with a sweet personality and pleasant energy level Misty may be the girl for you. With Mother’s Day fast approaching Misty asked me to mention that she since has been a mother several times she is hoping that someone will now honor her with a permanent loving home where she can be showered with love on May 12. 

If you are interested in Misty, contact Lab-Rescue at
 (301)299-6756.

Wednesday Adoptables! Meet Odin

in Barks and Blooms / Fallston Animal Rescue Movement Inc. / Odin / rescue / shepherd mix / Wednesday Adoptables  by May 1, 2013


ODIN

Odin is a very smart, 50 lb, 1 year old shepherd mix. His is crate trained, housebroken, and good with other dogs, cats, and kids. 

Odin is staying with the wonderful folks at Fallston Animal Rescue Movement. (or F.A.R.M.)

The F.A.R.M. was started by Greg and Barbara Bertling to find homes for some of the wonderful, loving pets abandoned, lost, or given up and scheduled for euthanasia at area shelters. Thus, FARM means the difference between life and death for the pets rescued.
They provide food, shelter, medical care, behavioral evaluation and affection. They take great care to find responsible, loving, permanent homes for each pet we save.

The FARM has rescued and placed over 8,000 dogs and cats since its beginning in October, 2000.


If you are interested in Odin or any other rescued pets at F.A.R.M., please click HERE.

Wednesday Adoptables! Meet Wonderful Alice

in adoptables / Barks and Blooms / lab / Lab-Rescue.org / rescue / Wednesday Adoptables  by April 24, 2013
Alice is a 7 year old black spayed female. She is up to date on her shots and is heartworm negative. She is good with other dogs and cats, and is approved for kids aged 10 and up. She weighs 58 lbs. Alice is energetic, but does not pull on a leash. She likes cats, and enjoys playing with them. She has a good temperament and is curious to meet other dogs.

Update from Alice’s foster family 4/24/2013

Alice is a sweet, affectionate girl, who enjoys hanging out with her humans. She loves to cuddle up with her foster while watching TV or reading. She passed her first home alone test today, alone for 5 hours with free reign in the house and passed with flying colors. We think she napped the entire time. She has a wonderful temperament, likes to play but knows how to entertain herself when told to go lay down. She sits for treats and her meals. She’s a petite girl, who would make a great city dog, as she walks great on a easy walk harness around the neighborhood and wags her tail whenever she spots a human who may give her some attention. A great gal!