Happy Tails - Cuddles

We received an update from a happy family: I just wanted to pass along some cute photos I thought you might like of Cuddles (now called Maci). The same day we adopted her (Oct 2011) we also stumbled upon a kid giving away puppies and of course we had to bring one home and we named him Rocky. The two of them became fast best friends and hang out, sleep and play together all the time. She is doing great! She is such a silly cat, she LOVES to lie on your neck at night and has got this weird habit of jumping in the bathtub to watch the water go down. (never seen a cat so fascinated with water) She is also buddies with our other inside cat Merci and they also like to play and sleep together. The “girls” (as we call them ) along with our 3 dogs (“the boys) get to go to our weekend house in Blairsville all the time with us. We look like a traveling zoo!

Taffy's Training

Dogs with aggression problems are a particular issue for shelters and rescues. Aggression can be toward people, other dogs, or other animals. Some dogs display this tendency over toys or food, others due to territorialism or fear. In almost all cases, these dogs prove extremely difficult to adopt. Professional training is the best course of action but it doesn't come cheap. Many of our readers will be familiar with Taffy, a pit female who is dog aggressive. Taffy has been at the shelter way too long! She is hard to predict, accepting some dogs but not others. We have decided to seek the assistance of a professional trainer so Taffy can have a forever home as a safe and happy companion.

One trainer has offered to evaluate Taffy to determine if training will help and if so, take her for 4-6 weeks. She would be taught all basic commands, be housebroken and he will work her with other animals. While there are no guarantees, this particular trainer has had some good results. Taffy is a sweet dog and loves people! We would like to give Taffy this chance.

Recently our advisor with Best Friends Animal Society/No More Homeless pets contacted us regarding our training needs with Taffy. They have put us in touch with a qualified trainer and will financially assist us with her training, including the initial evaluation and at least 3 sessions. While this may not be enough training for her, it's a great start and we will keep everyone posted as she progresses. Thank you to Robin of Best Friends!

Dog of the Month for March - Baldwin

Meet our Dog of the Month, Baldwin. He is a 4 year old black and white Australian Sheppard/Collie Mix who is always on the move, very active, but extremely well behaved. He loves to play with stuffed animals and to wrestle. Baldwin would love to be in a home with kids or other dogs. His previous owners surrendered him to CCPR in early October because they moved away and couldn't take him along. He is close to 60 pounds, up to date on all his shots, and ready for adoption!

As our featured Pet of the Month, adoption fees are half the normal amount. However, if you don't have room for another doggie and would like to sponsor Baldwin instead, please call 706-781-3992 or email for more information.

Featured Cat for March - Coral

Meet our featured cat, Coral. She is a gorgeous bold calico girl and has a sweet and loving personality. Coral is young and playful but always ready for some love or a treat. She has been at the shelter for months and really needs a place to call home. Coral is well mannered and litter box trained, good with other cats, comfortable with dogs, and loves people. She would be a great addition to any family - especially YOURS!!

As our featured Pet of the Month, adoption fees are half the normal amount. However, if you don't have room for another kitty and would like to sponsor Coral instead, call 706-781-3992 or email castaway_critters @ hotmail.com.

Cindy is Big and Beautiful!

Meet our Cat of the Month, Cindy. Black cats are always the most difficult color to adopt. When you see Cindy, with her gorgeous glossy coat and striking yellow eyes, it is impossible to imagine why. Cindy is big and beautiful, sweet and loving. She was passed over as a kitten and has now lived several years without a home of her own. Cindy and her brother Charlie (also black) were rescued during the peak of kitten season and while the other kittens went to new homes, the two black siblings just didn't catch anyone's eye. If you would like to adopt Cindy and give her a true home of her own you will not be disappointed - she can match any cat for sweetness and gentle nature and would truly blossom with the love of a family.

call 706-781-3992 or email castaway_critters @ hotmail.com.

Bliss is a Happy Dog

Meet our Dog of the Month, Bliss. Bliss is a young adult female part boxer and is looking for a forever home. Her human was heartbroken to surrender her to Castaway, but he has gone into a nursing home. She is in a foster home now and is good with dogs, good with cats (loves them!), and good with kids. She is completely housebroken, well mannered and is a housedog. Bliss loves to go with you in the car and sits quietly. She needs some toys and someone to play with and she is a happy dog. Looking for a sweet natured girl who wants to be part of your family?

Call 706-781-3992 or email castaway_critters @ hotmail.com.

Puppy Love: A Valentine's Day Bake Sale

Puppy Love is the title of the bake sale that Citizens South Bank employees will hold, on Valentine’s Day, to benefit Castaway Critters and the Humane Society Mountain Shelter. All proceeds from our bake sale will be divided equally between both worthy organizations. Puppy Love will be held at the Hiawassee office from 9:00 AM until everything is gone.

Should your treat choice be a cake, candies or cookies, you will not be disappointed. All of the items will be decorated and packaged with the Valentine’s Day theme in mind so that they may be given as gifts too. Treat yourself, your staff or anyone special in your life.