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You are here: Home / Pet Blogging / Dog Blogging / Rescue Dog Bleg (Central Illinois Area)

Rescue Dog Bleg (Central Illinois Area)

by Anne Laurie|  November 29, 20112:36 pm| 32 Comments

This post is in: Dog Blogging, Pet Rescue

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From commentor Satby:

I’m attaching 2 pictures of Clayton, who was 10 minutes away from euthanasia when I contacted the rescue people and told them I could foster him. He’s a medium sized young boy, appears to be a shep mix (with a chow grandparent?) who was picked up as a stray in central IL. He’s a good guy, walks nicely on a leash, likes other dogs and seems OK with cats but he hasn’t really been close to mine so I’m not sure. He knows some commands and is a pretty calm dog for his age, which I’m guessing is just under a year old. Until he feels settled, he vocalizes a fake “growl” to let people know he’s not sure about stuff, but he’s shown no aggressive behavior at all. Clayton is a devoted companion, sitting at your feet when you’re reading or watching TV and sleeping on the floor by the bed when you sleep. He’d be a perfect companion for an older person or couple who need a fairly low maintenance dog and are familiar enough with dogs to watch his body language and not be thrown when he vocalizes. Did I mention he’s a snuggler? He will be neutered on Thursday, has all his shots.
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Anyway, anyone on the blog who thinks they know of a good home for Clayton can contact me at [email protected]. Transport can be arranged in the Midwest. I appreciate any help anyone can offer finding a forever home for Clayton, because he’s a wonderful dog.

If you’ve got suggestions, you can also email me by clicking on my name near the top of the right-hand column.

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32Comments

  1. 1.

    Yutsano

    November 29, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    PUPPEH!!!

  2. 2.

    Paul in KY

    November 29, 2011 at 2:48 pm

    Fine looking animal. Hope he gets a permanent home.

  3. 3.

    Raven (formerly stuckinred)

    November 29, 2011 at 2:55 pm

    I posted it on my facebook to all my Illini peeps.

  4. 4.

    schrodinger's cat

    November 29, 2011 at 2:59 pm

    Goggie has a cute! I hope he finds a home soon.

  5. 5.

    Paul in KY

    November 29, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    @Raven (formerly stuckinred): OT, but how about them Cats finally beating UT!!

    I was at game. Really weird one. No QB for us, just a converted wide receiver who channeled Tim Tebow for a game. Happiest I’ve been after a game in 14 or 15 years.

    Good luck against LSU, I think you will need it.

  6. 6.

    Carnacki

    November 29, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    He’s a handsome, very handsome dog. Thank you for rescuing him. Best wishes for a forever home for him.

  7. 7.

    The Dangerman

    November 29, 2011 at 3:11 pm

    Did Romeo and Juliet have a happier ending then their namesakes?

  8. 8.

    WereBear (itouch)

    November 29, 2011 at 3:17 pm

    Good luck to the fellow!

  9. 9.

    askew

    November 29, 2011 at 3:17 pm

    What a beautiful dog. I am in the Twin Cities area and would definitely take him. I sent an email off to Satby so we’ll see.

  10. 10.

    satby

    November 29, 2011 at 3:36 pm

    @askew: Got it, so we’ll talk! And Annie Laurie, thanks so much for posting Clayton’s pics and info. He is a good boy, I’m glad the little voice inside told me to contact the animal control officer who was pleading for a rescue for this guy. It actually was minutes away, the vet was there to euth the lottery losers, but instead had the happy duty of giving Clayton his rabies shot for transport.

  11. 11.

    jeffreyw

    November 29, 2011 at 3:53 pm

    @satby:
    @askew:
    Yay!

  12. 12.

    Carnacki

    November 29, 2011 at 3:59 pm

    @jeffreyw: What jeffreyw said

  13. 13.

    Amir Khalid

    November 29, 2011 at 4:01 pm

    All it took to find a home for this puppeh was this post being up for one hour. And it’s not even a rare occurrence here. That’s what I love about this place.

    @askew:
    Are you going to keep his name?

  14. 14.

    Libby's person

    November 29, 2011 at 4:07 pm

    Yay! This made my day. Thank you, askew! I hope it all works out. He’s a beautiful boy; he looks a lot like a short-hair version of my Libby, who is (of course!) the Best Dog in the World.

  15. 15.

    JPL

    November 29, 2011 at 4:07 pm

    @askew: If it works out have anne send the picture for the calendar. Deadline is tomorrow.

  16. 16.

    Veritas

    November 29, 2011 at 4:08 pm

    So, no news about the latest bout of global warming hammering the deep south?

    RealityCheck

  17. 17.

    wonkie

    November 29, 2011 at 4:14 pm

    Clayton is going home? I am so glad. It’s happy endings like this that get people hooked on rescuing. You saved his life,Satby!

  18. 18.

    Linda Featheringill

    November 29, 2011 at 4:16 pm

    @Veritas:

    Wow, snow in Dixie. And we in NE Ohio haven’t had any yet.

  19. 19.

    Veritas

    November 29, 2011 at 4:19 pm

    @Linda Featheringill:

    You’ll get a hammering on Wed., according to weather forecasts (I assume you’re in or near The Mistake by the Lake).

    RealityCheck

  20. 20.

    satby

    November 29, 2011 at 4:22 pm

    @Amir Khalid: Yep, one hour may be all it took, fingers crossed. Thanks to everyone for the good wishes and askew contacting me! She sounds perfect, and I’m already looking for a rescue local to her to do a home check.

    Now… I get about 10 emergency rescue emails a day from the various groups I transport/foster for, so I’ll keep this in mind ;)

  21. 21.

    askew

    November 29, 2011 at 4:28 pm

    @Amir Khalid:

    If it works out, I will definitely keep his name. It’s a good name and I don’t want to confuse him.

  22. 22.

    Violet

    November 29, 2011 at 4:41 pm

    @askew:
    Yay! I love it when these rescues work out. He’s a very cute pup!

  23. 23.

    Linda Featheringill

    November 29, 2011 at 4:41 pm

    @Veritas: #19

    The Mistake by the Lake

    Yes. Was in, now close to. :-)

  24. 24.

    carpeduum

    November 29, 2011 at 5:08 pm

    He looks like a good doggy…..just like the thousands of others that are euthanized every single day across America!

  25. 25.

    feebog

    November 29, 2011 at 5:17 pm

    This blog rocks. Thank you Satby and Askew for making my day. BTW Askew, I have two good friends whose last name is Askew (they are cousins, but had lost track of each other until I put 2 + 2 together), Any chance you have some relatives in SoCal?

  26. 26.

    Raven

    November 29, 2011 at 5:37 pm

    @carpeduum: So we have an individual trying to help. Do you think the people that are here don’t know that?

  27. 27.

    askew

    November 29, 2011 at 5:42 pm

    @feebog:

    Their last name is Askew? I am so jealous. Not my last name. I just love the word and try to use it as often as possible.

  28. 28.

    TaMara (BHF)

    November 29, 2011 at 6:41 pm

    That just made my day. Here’s hoping it all works out. He looks like a lovely dog.

  29. 29.

    MazeDancer

    November 29, 2011 at 8:06 pm

    What a great dog! Yay, to all!

    If a transport PayPal goes up, ready to contribute. That’s such a cute doggie.

  30. 30.

    g

    November 29, 2011 at 9:55 pm

    What a good baby boy! Hope he finds a home.

  31. 31.

    Michele C

    November 29, 2011 at 11:08 pm

    @MazeDancer: Agree to the transport PayPal if needed. What an adorable goggie!

  32. 32.

    Mister Papercut

    November 30, 2011 at 1:23 am

    Yay for a happy story! What a sweet-faced boy. We’ll be demanding wanting updates, askew. :)

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