But the moment I saw Hazel through the cage, I knew she was special.. If you share the same inseparable bond with your fur-kid(s) as the owners above, you can stand a chance to win a limited edition coffee cup and espresso set from the Tuxedo Caf, worth $60 each. Read more about Tuxedos story here. She is very well socialized. The puppies will be registered with the London Canine Association, ENGLISH BULLDOGS IN SEARCH OF A LOVELY HOME FOR ADOPTION CONNELLSVILLE, Marvelous and brave Rottweiler for adoption. While many owners underestimate proper obedience training for dogs, its actually very crucial in shaping their behaviour and also in helping people to be less fearful of dogs. His fur is very thick, so I have to give him a thorough blow-dry or his skin will get fungus infections. Having faced a variety of abandonment cases, Mark has one line of advice for those who are thinking of adopting a dog: do enough research. While Anna and Pia are resident dogs at Stormville, many others are up for adoption. She is lively and wants human attention. Some of them need more maintenance, so get one that is suitable for you to take care of., And his secret to taking care of so many dogs at once? They told me to try fostering him for 6 months, after which theyd get ASD to assess his size. Theyre not something you can just abandon when you dont feel like having them anymore., Owner: Dawn, 28Dog: Timmy, Singaporean Special, 5. Grooming is essential, especially for long-haired dogs. she says. Some shelters have rescued dogs and puppies from illegal breeders and unwanted dogs from families who bought them on impulse, which you can adopt. Japanese Spitzes are quite fussy eaters, says Maryann, who explains that she sometimes has trouble getting Truffles to eat his dinner. And after that he came over, sat on my foot, and laid down on it to make me feel better., We treat him like family, she smiles. All of them got sold very quickly except for Hazel, because of the way she looked.. AWR is a nonprofit, charitable 501(c)(3) organization and there are always dogs in need of a home {or foster home}. Its no surprise that unlike the Year of The Dog, getting a pup isnt a one-year event Dogs have an average lifespan of 12 years and above. After all, he already had Cory, his first dog. Dog lover or not, theres no lie that dogs are a mans best friend. Attach your CV and get the best Job. And because we walk him so regularly, his nails get auto-filed by the road.. For some lucky ones, theyve already had their own for years and have watched them grow up with time. If youve got your mind set, opt to consider adoption first, where youll be opening up your home to a dog who desperately needs your love and support. But growing up for Natalie also meant growing old for Hazel, whos now 10. A dog will shower you with all the love it can give. They used to play this way for attention when they were puppies, and when they grew in size they didnt realise they got bigger, Alvin laughs, as the dogs pounce onto me to lick my face. I need to set aside time to groom him every week.. When you make the decision to own one, youre promising to commit yourself to them for their whole lifetime. His fosterer was a dog trainer, and although he was only 3 months at the time of adoption, Bryan already had the perfect dog. For these owners, their dogs are family. Dont hesitate to look at shelters such as Causes for Animals first. Interested in adopting a Weimaraner from us? Nobody knew the whole litter of puppies, who were scared of humans, could be this mischievous, she laughs. Study up on the different breeds, because different breeds have different characteristics. 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When it comes to owning a dog, Maryann ultimately believes that you have to be prepared both mentally and financially. Its no denying that many owners have difficulties raising puppies, who are adorably infamous for chewing shoesand everything else in sight. That was how she found Timmy. We call him our fur-kid. The two sisters are Weimaraners, large hunting dogs that are difficult to own in Singapore because of their size and high energy. Somehow dogs have that effect on people., Owner: Bryan, 30Dog: Cole, Singaporean Special, 5. I didnt feel like I could connect with the other dogs I saw, she tells us. He has a I wanna be the best student in the class sort of personality, and knows hes the second dog in the household.. Theyre known to be loyal, affectionate, and friendly, staying by your side all their lives. We have to make sure he goes for his walks twice a day, as he only pees and poops outside. When keeping a pet, you must take charge and care for them like theyre your own children. An animal lover since young, Dawn, who works at the National Youth Council, has always wanted to have a dog all her life. That aside, Dawn describes Timmy as super low-maintenance. Note: Interviews have been edited for length and clarity. If he was suitable, Id be given the certification to fill up.. With big eyes that seem disproportionate to her small bodyand a lack of front teeth, Natalie laughs at how her friends once asked her if she bought a hairless pig. All rights reserved 2012 2022 TheSmartLocal.com, 5 Singaporean Dog Owners Recreated First Photos With Their Pups From Up To 9 Years Ago. Although hed always wanted a corgi, his perspective on dogs changed after working with Pets Magazine. If you think about it, dogs dont have a concept of time, so theyre just waiting for you. Bryan wasnt looking for a dog when he first saw Cole. Ive just started working so I dont have a lot of time to spend with her, and thats one of my biggest regrets. she sighs. Occasionally, she feeds him by hand too. Adorable Golden retriever puppies Available For, email id for more details and pictures Asap (stoneskun@gmail.com) (stoneskun@gmail.com) include your whatsapp number for quick respond okay, infor and update pic get back to me via (( xingbetrand@gmail.com )) (( xingbetrand@gmail.com ))include your whatsapp number for quick respond okay, up to date on all shots. But he changed his mind when he saw photos of Cole from a shoot with Pets Magazine where he had been working; he was immediately attracted to this handsome dog. After volunteering with the shelters, I realised that there were so many dogs including strays and unwanted pets that needed homes. With a thick fur coat and round face, 5-year-old Truffles could easily be mistaken as a walking teddy bear. From watching them grow up to making memories with them, theyve chosen to treat their dogs not as a one-off purchase but a friend for life. As part of AVAs Pawsitively Yours contest, all youll need to do is to submit a childhood pet photo, together with a caption describing your relationship with your dog. Its important to consider the time and money it takes maintaining this before deciding on a particular breed.. Whenever I used to cry, shed always know how I felt and sit by me quietly.. There are numerous opportunities for you to help the AWR and the dogs that need a second chance. On any advice she has for those looking to get a dog? Yet within all that cheekiness, youll find a special friend in them, one that will never hesitate to show you affection when they can. We also have to ensure he eats and that we bring him to the vet when hes sick its really like having a child.. When asked about his relationship with Cole, Bryan describes it in one word: Unexpected. Now nearing a year old, these two are full grown pups bustling with excitement and glee. SOSD got the rehomer to reach out to me and Cole proceeded to have a 2-week homestay with me. Hes very polite and very sweet. But Bryan got lucky when it came to Cole. Shes begun to show signs of old age, such as having arthritis. Contact us for more information, She is loving, cute and likes cuddles. Soon after, Bryan reached out to SOSD Singapore to adopt Cole. In secondary school I was a little bit of a misfit. On the last day, the rehomer came and I had to sign an adoption contract.. Being hunting dogs, Anna and Pia have tonnes of energy and require lots of stimulation and exercise. The first step is to fill out an adoption application! Seeing them just makes you happier and a lot more positive, especially if youre having a bad day., Owner Alvin, 35Dogs: Anna and Pia, Weimaraners, 11 months old. Be sure to stay tuned to AVAs Facebook post for their latest contest updates which opens today! Mark recalled the time when local shelter Voices For Animals (VFA) had reached out, asking him to help with Anna. Please consider adopting, fostering, transporting, or volunteering your time. And when it came to the adoption procedure, things were relatively simple. The Arkansas Weimaraner Rescue provides for the rescue, care, and adoption of lost, surrendered and homeless Weimaraners as well as providing public education on the breed and on responsible dog ownership. Every time I dont feel like my day is going well, I see him and my day gets better. Whenever you come home, theyre there for you and are happy to see you. Learn more about pet ownership with AVA here! While not all mongrels are HDB-approved due to their size, Project ADORE gives these Singapore Specials who are slightly smaller in frame a chance to be adopted into loving homes. I found her in a pet shop, where the owners had bred her parents and had a litter of puppies. Thankfully, the Action for Singapore Dogs (ASD), which is part of Project ADORE by the Ministry of National Development, helped her with the adoption process. But as a mongrel, there was a chance that Timmy wouldnt be HDB-approved. You start to feel less like buying a dog, and more like opening your house to a dog that needs a home.. Yet, Natalie saw past her appearance despite visiting other dogs which seemed cuter. I didnt have many friends, and my closest friends didnt really understand me either. Natalie recollects. Copyright 2022 Arkansas Weimaraner Rescue - All Rights Reserved. And because no one wanted Hazel, the pet shop ended up selling her at a lower price. Owner: Natalie, 23Dog: Hazel, Chihuahua, 10, When Natalie was looking for a dog 9 years ago, she didnt expect to fall in love with Hazel the least popular one.. We meet 5 dog owners, who share their stories of how their pups have shaped their lives, and words of advice for anyone whos looking to get their own. After going back to the shop countless times and making sure she had the means and time to take care of a dog, then 14-year-old Natalie chose to take her home. And while it may not seem like it now, 12 years is a long time. And it asks for nothing in return but some of your love too. She had problems eating, and being blind in one eye also made it harder for her to get adopted. Dawn makes sure she walks him twice a day so that he gets rid of any pent-up energy a must-do for young and energetic dogs. Cole sat beside Bryan patiently as we spoke, only shifting around from time to time I knew Bryan was telling the truth. When I adopted him as a puppy, I didnt know what his personality would be. As a black mongrel, Timmy is naturally perceived to be more aggressive. In Dawns eyes, Timmy is unique because hes a mix of everything. You cant just have a dog and say I dont have time to at least fulfill the basics., Owner: Maryann, 25Dog: Truffles, Japanese Spitz cross, 5. We are always in need of supplies. Its an interesting experience.. Additionally, dogs with long and thick fur coats such as Truffles need regular grooming, which can be costly. As a Japanese Spitz cross, Truffles adorable face and fur coat comes at a hefty price, especially in Singapores hot weather. I didnt expect to have this level of understanding with him, Bryan smiles. They can get skin issues like hot spots in our weather. Even after youve done all your homework on breeds, what you need to pay for like food, veterinary bills, licensing and sterilising its difficult to predict just exactly how your furry friend is going to be like. When officials confiscated 9 illegally bred dogs from a pet shop, no one knew that one of them was pregnant with Anna and Pia. For first-time dog owners, here are some handy things to note before getting your very own: Like raising a child, its not going to be all rainbows and sunshine. This post was brought to you by AVA, along with Wellness Pet Food, and done in collaboration with their 11 dog rehoming partners Causes for Animals Singapore, Action for Singapore Dogs, Animal Lovers League, Exclusively Mongrels, Mercylight, Noahs Ark CARES, Oasis Second Chance Animal Shelter, Purely Adoptions, SOSD Singapore, SPCA Singapore and Voices For Animals. But cute looks aside, Maryann treats this huge furball like her own child. Just as Natalie made multiple visits to the pet shop before committing herself to taking care of Hazel, she hopes others take more effort into researching before getting a pet. The set features AVAs very own adorable furry volunteer, Tuxedo the Black Lab. Theres going to be different challenges you may not have foreseen, so make sure youre prepared for both the ups and the downs. By submitting your email address, you confirm you understand and agree to our Privacy Policy. 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