Meet Tuffy, and the Lost and Found Gang

MEET TUFFY; OUR SENIOR "SPOKESDOG"

If there were such a thing as Canine AARP, Tuffy would make a great representative -- facing the challenges that come with aging, living gracefully in his retirement, and being a spokesdog for the benefits of adopting a senior pooch.

Tuffy is a wonderful little Lhasa Apso,10 years old, and blind. But that doesn't stop him from enjoying life. He gets around well and will check every inch of a new environment so he can figure it all out. The AKC characteristics for his breed say that the Lhasa Apso has very keen hearing, which, for Tuffy, probably makes up for his lack of sight. AKC also states that the Lhasa Apso is a tough breed (that's maybe how Tuffy got his name!) and will be staunchly loyal to his family. In Tibet, where this ancient breed originated, the Lhasa Apso was known as the "little lion dog."

Tuffy is a sociable little guy who loves all kids, people, and dogs alike. He can sniff out food a mile away. If you offer Tuffy a treat, he will be your new BFF — FUR-ever! He likes to tag along after the younger dogs, following play-time as closely as he can. And he loves afternoon naps on his comfy bed close by our feet in the office. His gentle snoring gets all of us breathing in rhythm. 

Tuffy, looking snazzy in his OSU T-shirt

Tuffy came to us when his first family could no longer care for him. Like most senior dogs, he has the usual health issues in addition to his blindness — his digestion isn't the best, but he is on a special GI diet and some meds that help him a lot. And glucosamine helps keep him limber.

Costs of caring for older dogs can really mount up. We would so appreciate your help. But what they mostly need is love. As they enter their senior years, dogs are still devoted and charming companions, just slower and sleepier. They may not fetch a ball for hours or take long hikes with you, but short walks, a snuggle, a massage, or a good neck scratch does as much good for them as it does for the humans who take the time to share a lap or a corner of the couch. 

Won't you come and meet Tuffy? He would love to nap by your feet or snuggle on your couch, or better still, curl up on your lap.  What better therapy is there for Tuffy or for you?  

MEET LILY, NORRIS, CONNER AND FRANKIE

Currently, here at WagsInn, we have four other "more grown-up" dogs in our rescue program. Lori found Lily and Norris, our two Shepherd-mix rescues as pups when she was on vacation with her family at Norris Lake. These sisters were both so shy, sick, and fearful that it took almost a year to win their trust. But they have come a long, long way with lots of love and attention. 

Say hello to Norris who loves to be brushed!

Lily and Norris have grown into healthy, happy adults who love having their long blonde coats brushed and combed. Norris would love a family who would walk her in the woods and let her sunbathe in a big back yard. She is still shy with new people at first but gets along with everyone after a bit and is one of our greeters here at WagsInn. She and her sister Lily sleep together on cots in the same room and spend a lot of time with Lori in the house — they adore Lori and are so good in the house. Norris and Lily both love running and hunting in the fields here at WagsInn. Lily is also a bit shy when she first meets someone, but she warms up and is trusting and loving. She would do best if she could stay with her sister in a new home situation, but she certainly could thrive with the right family. She would love to go on long walks in the fields and woods with you. 

Lily out in the yard - her favorite thing to do!

Conner and Frankie are Lab-cross brothers that were found abandoned as puppies in the parking lot of East High Veterinarians. They were sick, timid and fearful when they first came to WagsInn, but with lots of love and care, they have grown into fine dogs, confident and playful. Frankie relies on Conner for companionship, but gets along with other dogs and people if introduced slowly. He would thrive best if he got all the attention dog-parents could give him and a big yard where he could run free. Conner would do best with older children in a family that would throw a ball for him and run around. He would be a loyal best friend to a family that loves him.

Here's Frankie, ready for play time! 

And Conner, who loves to play ball!

Our Lost and Found Gang are currently living here with us. We would so appreciate your support to help us provide them with the most comfortable life we can. We love them like family, but we would be even more delighted to see these dogs find families of their very own. 

(link to Canine Charities page: www.wagsinn.com ) 

Please come meet our rescues! They need good fur-ever homes to make their lives complete!