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....frosted faces,
....forever friends
August 2011- Buster & Jack are STILL in foster care!
 Jack
......Arrived May '08
He's loving and sweet and acts more like a big happy lab than an Iggy! He will make an amazing companion.
He loves the other dogs and he LOVES riding in the car. He's wonderful on a leash and is one of the happiest dogs we've ever fostered. He enjoys sleeping next to you in bed, and doesn't move an inch all night!
He is submissive when challenged and will do best with a happy leader and reliable schedule, as most dogs do.
***Jack is able to JUMP over 5 foot fencing and because of this, he should NOT have unsupervised access to the outside until he is really comfortable in his new surroundings.*** He has ONLY done this once when he was unable to get back into the house and I think he was afraid.
We will definately consider adopting him to someone who lives in an apartment or a condo where he will only be allowed outside on a LEASH. Obviously both of these dogs were allowed to run loose in their previous situation with little supervision. He is housetrained with access to a SAFE dog door but will need monitoring to be sure he doesn't regress. Contact foster mom Holly in Chino Valley AZ to learn more about Jack. Jack has had several applications but they never pan out for him. Jack will need yearly surgery to remove his hemangiomas.
August 2011-Surgery is scheduled for late August for Jack's yearly removal and dental. Stay tuned for fundraiser info.
8/1/10 Jack is recovering from his THIRD surgery funded by Silver Hounds supporters. Again he needed his pre-cancerous hemangiomas removed and a dental. He did NOT lose any teeth!!! His staples come out in mid August.
11/1/09 Jack is recovering from surgery to remove his recurring hemangio's and had two teeth removed.
 BUSTER
Buster is a wonderfully affectionate dog that requires a strong leader. We think he may have a little whippet in his gene pool, as he has some slight brindling on his side and both he and Jack are much bigger than the breed standard. He is eager to please and just wants to spend time with you. He wants lots of love and will ask for it.
He loves to go for walks and has nice leash manners as long as you require it of him.
He gets along with other dogs and plays with toys.
He uses a dog door and has not had any potty accidents in the house, but will probably mark in his new home while getting adjusted to a new routine.
He tolerates being crated and knows his designated place to sleep but would love to sleep in bed with you.
Buster was diagnosed hypothyroid and is on thyroid medication which costs about $10/month. This will need to be monitored.
Buster barks at bicycles and skateboards, we're not sure if it's fear or excitement, but we will not place Jack or Buster in homes with small children. Contact Buster's foster mom Tammy in Cottonwood AZ for more info or to meet Buster.
We don't know if they are siblings or father/son, but they are both sweet, loving, joyful dogs albeit a little clumsy!
They are both ready to meet you and start their new life with someone who appreciates their happy faces and sweet demeanors. They are content right next to you, wherever you are. You just can't NOT love these dogs! Their adoption fee is $200 to defray some of their extensive vet bills over the past 3+ years.
Please contact us to arrange a meeting & homevisit or to fill out an adoption application. holly@silverhounds.org
We will consider adopting them to a neighboring state but you must come and meet them in AZ.
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THE FOLLOWING LUCKY DOGS HAVE BEEN ADOPTED:
Dino and Bella TX- ADOPTED TOGETHER -courtesy posting
Donny is living the high life with Amber, Styx, Buster (foster), Jocko and his rescuer, Tammy.
Jocko has been ADOPTED by his rescue angel, Tammy :0)
Jocko arrived in AZ via his NM angels on Sept. 28, 2008 at 10+ years old, an owner relinquish.
Cisco Rescued July '08 from NM shelter has been adopted by Renee.
The Original Silver Hounds Sophia & Maria
 Sophia and Maria...
Maria, now named Moira is loving life in Joplin! She has been adopted by her foster mom and the other lovely ladies of the Ozark Older Iggies Assisted Living Facility.
Sophia was adopted in the Oklahoma area after 3 years in foster care at Hazeljanes. We KNEW her forever home was out there! She LOVE playing with the kids and has a wonderful new family.
Thank you to EVERYONE who continues to ask about this dynamic duo.
 TP Jamie Jade
Jake was our FIRST sponsored Silver Hound when his breeder did not take him back. Because of our generous supporters, we were able to contribute $400 toward his neuter and dental. Jake was a top producer and is listed as such with the AKC. He is retired and loving life in his new home.
Our Rainbow Bridge
Goodbye to these special senior souls who found love in their final years.
Blue~ December '09
Blue was loved til the end by his devoted foster parents, Tracie & Robert in Illinois. Run free, little bugger.....on all 4 legs....
Ricco~ November '09
Ricco (10+) was adopted last year by his loving foster family after being found in a VA shelter with little or no chance of being adopted. Run Free, Ricco.
Hankus P.~May '09 Lily~December '08
 
Hank & Lily were both rescued by our dear friend and rescue angel, Tammy. They were not "Silver Hounds" perse, but special, special friends who will never be forgotten. Run free and find the cookie tree....and tell Speedo we love him.
Speedo-Oct '08
 Run free, my sweet angel.
You will never, ever be forgotten and always be missed. You will always be my Iggy muse...the reason Silver Hounds exists. I am so proud of you :)
Cowboy-October '08
 Cowboy was found in an Osawwa OK shelter by some wonderful volunteers. Cowboy blossomed into a wonderful, healthy-looking dog and found his forever home with a very nice couple.
Methusala-Mel for short
Mel was found in a kill shelter in Joplin about the same time as Sophia & Maria. Our Angel in Joplin sprung this old lumpy, bumpy boy and brought him home to get him fixed up! Deaf and blind and covered with growths, (the vet said he was probably 13 or so) we were hoping he could be saved....but sadly, after a few weeks in his foster home, it was decided to let him go quietly in the arms of a loving human to the Rainbow Bridge. Run free, sweet old Mel.
I've gone somewhere, not far away,
a place with no more pain
There’s butterflies and big blue skies
and shelter from the rain.
My life with you was heavenly
and in the end you’ll see,
That I was meant to be with you
for all eternity.
You’ll see me in a starry night
when all the world’s asleep,
I’ll be here with you always
my memory you’ll keep.
So don’t be sad that I am gone
for really I am HERE,
Just look beyond the obvious
and don’t shed one more tear.
Thank you so for loving me
I’ll love you always too,
My life here on this earth is done
so now I’ll wait for you.
Written for my mom's dachshund, Schnitzel
Holly Mastromatto 2006
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