AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

"Better to light a candle for one lost dog than to curse the darkness of man's indifference. Saving just one dog won't change the world, but it surely will change the world for that one dog."

~ Richard C. Call

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BESSIE (BESS)

ADOPTED!

Bessie (Bess) is an adorable, calm and playful girl who was relinquished due to a serious illness in her family. She's approximately four years of age and very healthy: she's spayed; freshly groomed; and just received all her vaccinations, including rabies, which is good for three years in Missoula County. She loves cats and all dogs, adores giving kisses and rolling over for belly rubs, and is thrilled with car rides. Bessie's a prize for some lucky family -- It'll be love at first sight!

DUDLEY "DO-RIGHT"

Ernie, now Dudley, was renamed by our founder, Donna Owens, and it seems to fit nicely. He's from a wild hoarder situation, and arrived at our shelter with assistance from one of our wonderful shelter supporters, Kirsten Holland, who works at the pound near Kalispell, Montana. Dudley was destined for a life of freezing cold on the mountain, where he would of been running wild and living in the snow (that's romantic only in your imagination). Despite such a beginning, he's certainly sweet, happy, and playful boy. Neutered, wormed, UTD, and a dental exam all make this precious boy ready for any loving family. Please do give him a chance at a forever home. It's hard to tell his age, but my guess is around 2 1/2 to 3 years old. Both Dudley and Flynn were brought into safety and warmth by Kirsten. What a blessing she is to care so much, and we're all so grateful to her.

NOTE: Dudley was recently diagnosed with heartworm. He is currently on medication, and the treatment appears to be successful, so please don't let it stop you from considering this precious, little basset soul!

NOTE: Dudley arrived here with Flynn. Originally they got along fine, and we were thinking of adopting them out together if possible. However, over the course of their stay a rivalry has developed, and we've decided that it'll be best if they're adopted separately. DUDLEY PLAYS JUST GREAT WITH EVERYONE ELSE!

FLYNN

ADOPTED!

Just like his friend, Dudley, Flynn came to us from the same hoarder situation and was doomed to live out in the ice, cold and snow. This precious, very friendly, neutered boy has a warm loving spot with us until his forever home can be found. Flynn's around a year old, and healthy with sparkly clean, white teeth. He adores retrieving and playing with his toys. He might be Ladybugger's offspring, but it's hard to tell since he came from a group that also had lots of different bassets and mixes. Flynn's just a hoot to watch and will make any family chuckle and giggle with his joyful antics.

NOTE: Flynn came into our shelter with Dudley. At first they got along swell, and we thought we'd adopt them out together if possible. However, over the course of their stay a rivalry has developed, and we've decided that it'll be best if they're adopted separately. FLYNN PLAYS JUST FINE WITH EVERYONE ELSE!

LADYBUG

Ladybug came from a sad situation. She wasn't given her proper due as a Princess, as she deserves! This healthy, spayed, five-year-old, black basset mix is just precious. She's very timid, but loves people, once she knows you won't drag her around on her back. Like I said, she wasn't given her proper due as a Princess.

Ladybug now comes into the house to spend quiet time with the gang here, and she gets along nicely with dogs, cats, and is now accustomed to horses. Her middle name is "Shy", but with proper love and attention she can become a very special part of anyone's household.

This little lady also has an adorable one- year-old basset mix son, Freckles, who you can see listed above.

To watch just a few brief moments of Ladybug's enthusiastic demeanor, just click here! (Please give the video a few moments to load, and thanks for watching!)

To see Leslie demonstrate Ladybug's behavior during a training session, just click here!

LADY AND PEGGY

Lady

Lady and Peggy are now once again up for adoption together. You may recall that was the deal when they originally came into the shelter. But Peggy became very ill and was moved into the "permanent residents" area of the shelter, leaving Lady to be adopted alone. However, after months of treatment with special food and nutrients, Peggy's lab values are now normal, showing her kidneys are healthy and stable. So, she and Lady are once again up for adoption together!

Lady's around seven years of age, but still playful. She’s housetrained, healthy and just an all-round doll. She loves to bark at cats, and that’ll drive ya crazy. So a home without cats is a must.

Peggy

Here's Peggy doing what she does best . . . hangin' around! We were right -- when she was ill, she benefited tremendously from enjoying our living room with the rest of the gang, and our huge, new "Creek Crossing" and lovely back yard, which is maintained for all the houndies here. She's now recovered beautifully. We love her dearly, and are so happy that, once again, she and Lady will be able to go together, once they find that perfect "forever" home.

To see a video of Peggy and Lady playing in the Montana snow, click here:

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