Dogs Need Help Too…

Posted September 04, 2014

The Goathouse Refuge partners with nearby county shelters to include listings for dogs who are in need of foster and forever homes. In the last few months, we’ve taken in two of them in who were in dire need of help because they were perfectly adoptable dogs who were scheduled to be euthanized.

Even though we are primarily a cat refuge, we are always interested in the well being of animals who we can help. Cricket and Rebecca are two dogs who we could just not turn away from…

Cricket is happy and healthy now at the Goathouse Refuge

Cricket is white puppy with brown spots who is very, very sweet and gentle. He’s been neutered, dewormed, checked for heartworms (on preventative now), vaccinated, and cured from kennel cough. He is a wonderful 8 or 9 month old puppy that gets along very well with other dogs and is very smart – he is learning to “sit” when we bring him food even when he is absolutely starving…which seems to be always!

If you are interested in adopting Cricket, please email Siglinda at siglinda@earthlink.net or call at (919) 542-6815.

Cricket on his first day at the Refuge after leaving the shelter, he was desperate for love and caring

Cricket on his first day at the Refuge after leaving the shelter, he was desperate for love and a caring touch from a human

Cricket was skin and bones when he arrived but so grateful for hugs and some love

Sweet Rebecca is thrilled to be among caring friends at the Goathouse Refuge

Rebecca is a Boxer and she’s a sweet, loving girl who will shower you with kisses and wash your face when she is not concerned about guarding her people and her territory. She gets along with other dogs but Rebecca wants to be in charge. Boxers are known as loyal, playful companions as well as excellent guard dogs. They protect their families.

Rebecca was in a high killing shelter but since she has come to the Refuge, she has gained weight and is now in good health. She is probably 1 to 1 1/2 years old. She is well trained and in desperate need of a family to call her own. If you are interested in adopting Rebecca, please email Siglinda at siglinda@earthlink.net or call at (919) 542-6815.