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November 8, 2011 / by Stafford / Make A Comment / Filed under News
Stafford Animal Shelter’s most recent rescues are a pair of healing 
heelers. They are a blind mother and her “guide” daughter from New Mexico. While their history is largely unknown, the mother, Ema, was likely blinded traumatically by people and her daughter, Sage, acts as her “seeing eye dog” herding and guiding her away from obstacles and towards the food and water dish. The blue heeler pair had been in various foster homes and it was thought it would be easier to place this breed in Montana so a volunteer drove them to us. While a bit shy from abuse, they are very affectionate, adaptable and waiting for a home. We’d like to place them together and they’d do best with a fenced yard and home without too many physical obstacles. They get along with cats, other dogs, livestock and are so loving and snuggly they’d love to be your lap dog buddies. Can you believe they are still waiting at the Shelter? We dare you to come meet them without falling in love! http://staffordanimalshelter.org/available-pets/
October 28, 2011 / by Stafford / Make A Comment / Filed under Events
First Place: Kermit, adopted 2006. “We love Fall!” says adopter Allison Marie. She describes 
Kermit as, “Smart, loyal, quiet and exceptionally well-behaved,” and adds, “I couldn’t ask for a better companion. He may be my first rescue dog, but will definitely not be my last. Spay, neuter, adopt!” We couldn’t agree more, Allison, and congratulate you on your photogenic companion and applaud ALL adopters for giving waiting pets forever homes.
Second Place: Dakota, adopted from the Stafford Animal Shelter in 2008. She is the protector, friend, loyal loving companion and val
ued member of the Naro family of five. They describe her as an, “Intelligent, spry, active puppy that has brought a lot of love and many laughs to our family. She’s given back to our family asmuch as we’ve given her.” They encourage people to adopt a pet from a shelter because, “these animals need a loving home and bring so much to the table. You couldn’t buy better companionship. They’re priceless.” Indeed.
Third Place: Millie (on the right, with the impressive derriere) adopted from Stafford Animal Shelter in 2008. 
“What a sweet thing she is,” says adopter Alta LeDoux. Millie is thriving despite having been very neglected prior to adoption and is great buddies with her adopted brother Oscar Meyer Weiner III. LeDoux says, “ People say that you should get a puppy because they are easier to train. NOT TRUE! I will never have any but a shelter dog because they want to please. ALL dogs, like children, need discipline and love. Shelter dogs are the best!!” We would add that adopters are the best too and thank everyone who participated in this contest to celebrate Adopt-a-Shelter Dog month and who personify the adage: Don’t Shop – Adopt!
August 31, 2011 / by Stafford / 2 Comments / Filed under Uncategorized
Stafford Animal Shelter’s most recent rescues are a pair of healing 
heelers. They are a blind mother and her “guide” daughter from New Mexico. While their history is largely unknown, the mother, Ema, was likely blinded traumatically by people and her daughter, Sage, acts as her “seeing eye dog” herding and guiding her away from obstacles and towards the food and water dish. The blue heeler pair had been in various foster homes and it was thought it would be easier to place this breed in Montana so a volunteer drove them to us. While a bit shy from abuse, they are very affectionate, adaptable and waiting for a home. We’d like to place them together and they’d do best with a fenced yard and home without too many physical obstacles. They get along with cats, other dogs, livestock and are so loving and snuggly they’d love to be your lap dog buddies. Can you believe they are still waiting at the Shelter? We dare you to come meet them without falling in love! http://staffordanimalshelter.org/available-pets/
