Featured Pet of the Month

Name: Jasmine

Age: 16

Breed: Maine coon

Proud Parents: Tom A

Favorite Canine Concierge service: Jasmine loves being pampered by her Canine Concierge friends when I’m on vacation.  She greets them at the door demanding her food and loves being petted and brushed.

Background: Jasmine has lived with me since she was 10 weeks old. She lived with her Maine Coon sister Layla until Layla passed away last year. Jasmine will live out her days as an only cat so she has all of my attention.

Favorite foods: Jasmine loves her Fancy Feast and meows loudly if breakfast or dinner are late. 

Favorite activities: Jasmine is 16 so her favorite activity is lounging

Favorite toy: she likes her I’m Kind of a Big Dill catnip pickle toy

Favorite place to visit: Jasmine likes being a home body

Dislikes: she gets a monthly injection for her arthritis so she hates having to go to the vet

Best Trait: she’s always ready to hang out with me on the couch at the end of the day

Funniest moment: when she was younger she’d get a salmon treat every night. I’d toss them over her head and she’d skid on the hardwood floor to chase after them

How has your pet made your life better: I live alone so she is my friend and companion. She doesn’t ask for much but gives a lot of love in return.

Name: Barbara
Breed: Pit Bull Terrier mix
Age: 7 years old
Gender: Female

 Why did she come to WISE? Barbara was rescued from a local municipal shelter where she had severe pneumonia. WISE saved her and immediately got her necessary medical care and she is now thriving with her foster family!

Home Recommendation: Barbara is a sweet girl who would love a family who will shower her with affection!  She is an easy-going gal, ready for an adventure or to snuggle up on the couch!

Personality:Barbara is a couch potato and loves being with her favorite people. She is very easy to please and happiest outside or snuggling next to you. Barbie loves to go on walks and check out the neighborhood. She is calm but also has a fun-loving nature. She enjoys playing fetch and spending time outside in her foster’s yard.  Barbie is sweet and even tempered. With a heart of gold and a love for squeaky toys, Barbara’s sweetness knows no bounds. Give her a pat, and you’ve got a friend for life – she’s as loyal as they come.

Kids: Above the age of 6 due to her stature

Dogs: Yes, Barbara does well with other dogs

Cats: Unknown

Crate Trained: She is currently not being crated and is fine when left alone.

House Trained: Yes

Training: Barbie is very easy to please and treat motivated! She knows sit, paw and responds well when told “no”. When walking on the leash, she pulls at first, then eventually settles down and walks nicely.

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Name: Waltz

Breed: Dachsund

Age: 6 years old

Home Recommendation: Waltz is a very sweet, playful man. He would love a home without small children, as he is a tiny lovebug. He would also thrive in a home with another pup to show him the ropes.

Personality: Waltz’s adorable playing and hopping around will continually put a smile on your face! He gets along with all humans and dogs that cross his path. He loves exploring his surroundings, but also enjoys a good lap snuggle.

Kids: 12+

Dogs: Yes! Waltz loves dog and would get much joy from the companionship of another dog.

Cats: Unknown

Crate Trained: Yes! Waltz enjoys his crate.

House Trained: Working on it! He does his business outside, however, may mark inside.

Leash Manners: Waltz is working on it! He gets better everyday at walking on the leash and loves exploring inside and outside.

Why did he come to WISE? Waltz was rescued from a horrible puppy mill situation where he was used for breeding most of his life. When he was determined “unfit” to be used in their ‘breeding program’, they were going to euthanize him. WISE wasn’t going to let that happen and saved this sweet boy!