Indiana-PAW/Rushville Animal Shelter Special Project!
In July of 2007, Indiana-PAW launched a very special project with the Rushville Animal Shelter. On Sunday July 29th, Indiana-PAW worked with the Rushville Animal Shelter to pull dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens out of the shelter (which currently is forced to euthanize 93% of its animals). Indiana-PAW then transported the animals to the Franklin Animal Clinic and paid for Dr. Andrew Mills to health-test, vaccinate, and spay/neuter them (Dr. Mills generously provided his services at a very discounted fee, and donated his time). Then, Indiana-PAW volunteers transported the animals to Indiana-PAW foster parents across the State, as far south as Evansville and as far north as Portage (near the Indiana Dunes). These animals are now safe and sound in the homes of Indiana-PAW foster parents until they can find permanent homes. And that's where YOU come in! We need YOU to help us find permanent homes for these amazing animals. And this is such a special project that a bunch of businesses are throwing their support behind it, and offering free and discounted services to the good people who adopt these animals. Keep reading to learn how you can become a parent to one of these animals . . .
Note that as of December 23rd, 2007 ALL of the Rushville Pets in our Rushville Project Have Been Adopted! We've also put together a video commemorating one of the last adoptions of Daphne - Click here to watch the video. Thanks to everyone who participated in the Rushville Project - We could not have done it without you!
Scroll down to read the pets' bios, or just click on their photos!
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Here's where you come in - we are looking for forever homes for each of the pets featured above. And several Indiana-PAW supporters and partners have agreed to support these adoptions by providing free or discounted services to the good people who adopt these sweeties. With each adoption of one of the wonderful, loving Rushville pets listed below, you will also receive the following:
- Lucky Dog Retreat will offer a 10% discount to anyone who adopts one of these special dogs on boarding and doggie daycare services for one year, provided that the dog meets the established safety and behavioral requirements of Lucky Dog Retreat.
- Pet Supplies "PLUS" will offer a 10% discount to purchases of pet supplies to anyone who adopts one of these special pets for one year, at their four store locations in the Indianapolis area (Broad Ripple, Greenwood, Rockville Road, & Noblesville).
- Lori Jacobs of Petlane will offer a 10% discount for a one-time purchase by adopters for shopping on the Petlane website. Once you visit the website, www.petlane.com, simply call Lori with your order at 317-373-0215.
- Pierson Bark Park in Fishers is offering a free day pass for each of the dogs who are adopted, along with a 10% discount on an annual pass, provided that the dog meets the established safety and behavioral requirements of Pierson Bark Park.
- Brad Phifer, Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT), will be offering a 25% discount off of behavioral services for either individual or group classes for one year. Call Brad to learn more at: 317-408-8018.
- Indianapolis Pet Quarterly (IPQ) will be giving free one-year subscriptions of their wonderful magazine directly to your door for each of the dogs and cats adopted.
- The Pet Company (Professional Pet Sitters) will offer a 10% discount on pet sitting services for one year to those animals/adopters that live in their current service area (Northern Indianapolis Area & Southern Hamilton County) and pending staff availability.
- Wipe Your Pawz! in Indianapolis will waive photo sitting fees for the folks who adopt any of these 16 animals, provided they come to the photo studio at Wipe Your Pawz! on the west side of Indy.
- Jan Myer, a professional groomer in Lafayette, will offer a one-time 10% discount on grooming at her facility to those individuals who adopt one of these animals. To learn more, contact Jan at: jmyer@tipmont.net.
- We also extend special thanks to Dr. Andrew Mills at the Franklin Animal Clinic, for spaying/neutering and vaccinating all of the above animals - he is a terrific vet, and a good friend to homeless animals and groups trying ot help them.
- Sew Many Paws will offer a 10% discount for a one-time purchase by adopters of the Rushville pets. Once you visit the website, simply contact Sue at 317-450-0599.
- Finally, we extend thanks to Dr. Anthony Buzzetti and Dr. Sheryl Johnson of Companion Animal Medical Center in Carmel for having provided a great deal of free veterinary care to the above animals in order to prepare them for adoption.
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Special Thanks to Dr. Andrew Mills and the Franklin Animal Clinic. Thanks to Brad Phifer & Jan Myer for their donations! |
Earl - ADOPTED!
  Earl at his new home. |
Name: Earl
Breed: Yellow Lab
Estimated Age: 5-7 years old
Estimated Size: 60 lbs.
Compatibility with Other Pets (Dogs/Cats): Earl loves other dogs, and is curious about cats.
Compatibility with Children: We're not sure how Earl does with young children, but loves every person he sees.
Housetrained: Earl is house trained, kennel trained, almost leash broken
Comments: Earl loves to play fetch, will chew on ropes, licks bones, likes squeakers a little, loves to lay in your lap, and slobber all over you. He hardly barks unless someone knocks at the door, does whine to eat or potty, and lays around alot. He is a great dog and would make a great pet!
Ideal Home: Earl would do best in a home with a fenced yard. He's just looking for some one to hang out with who'll love him.
Spot - ADOPTED!
  Waylon (formerly Spot) and his new mom. |
Name: Spot
Breed: Pitbull
Estimated Age: 6 years old
Estimated Size: About 40 lbs.
Compatibility with Other Pets (Dogs/Cats): Spot is good with other dogs, although he has not been exposed to cats.
Compatibility with Children: Spot does very well with children.
Housetrained: Spot is housetrained.
Comments: Spot should be the poster dog for all pitbulls. He is very loving and loves to play fetch. Spot is also very content sitting around the yard or house with you!!
Ideal Home: Spot's ideal home would be with a loving couple or a single female that will give him all the love he needs. He does tend to favor women. Spot's foster mom has had a behavior specialist out to see him who said he was a great dog very submissive.
Scotty - ADOPTED!
Name: Scotty
Breed: Terrier Mix
Estimated Age: 1-2 years old
Estimated Size: 15 lbs.
Compatibility with Other Pets (Dogs/Cats): Scotty gets along well wiht all types of dogs, doesn't bother the cats at all or even other small caged animals.
Compatibility with Children: Scotty absolutely adores kids.
Housetrained: Scotty uses a doggie door and is also crate trained.
Comments: Scotty is a true lap dog and loves to give lots of kisses. He walks great on a leash, and likes to to "howl" (hard to explain: it's not a howl but sort of like a moaning) at you if you are not paying attention to him :-) He is a funny little guy, but very well behaved.
Ideal Home: Scotty's ideal home would probably be a family home with fenced yard. He would also be great for an older couplesince he is very low maintenance.
Abbey - ADOPTED!
  Abbey with her new mom (Megan) and dad (Jared). |
Name: Abbey
Breed: Shepherd Mix
Estimated Age: A couple months old
Estimated Size: 20-25 lbs.
Compatibility with Other Pets (Dogs/Cats): Abbey gets along well with other dogs and cats.
Compatibility with Children: Abbey is also very good with children (as the photo to the right will attest).
Housetrained: Abbey appears to be housebroken, as she has had no accidents in the house.
Comments: Abbey is a very sweet girl. She just loves everyone.
Ideal Home: Abbey would be best suited with an active household. Whether that be with children or other dogs, but I think she should be spoiled :-)
Questions: Abbey's foster mom, Jamie, would be happy to answer any questions about Abbey. You can call her at 317-979-0451 - and tell her you're calling about Abbey!
Andy - ADOPTED!
  Andy and his new family |
Name: Andy
Breed: Australian Cattledog/Boxer, the Austrailian Cattledog is definitely the dominant breed!!
Estimated Age: 10 weeks old
Estimated Size: 40-50 lbs. at adulthood - much smaller right now :-)
Compatibility with Other Pets (Dogs/Cats): Andy loves other dogs of all sizes. He also loves cats and understands their boundaries.
Compatibility with Children: Andy has been around children (3-6) and loves them.
Housetrained: Andy is working on his housetraining and has been doing pretty well.
Comments: Andy will require an ACTIVE home - he's just a little bundle of energy.
Ideal Home: Andy's ideal home would be with a family that wants an active canine member. He would be great for someone looking for a jogging partner, a frisbee, obedience trial or agility dog. His future home should be with people who are already active, not just looking for a reason to get active. He will definite need daily exercise, and would love going to dog parks!
Sierra - ADOPTED!
Name: Sierra
Breed: Pitbull Mix
Estimated Age: 2-3 years old
Estimated Size: 45-50 lbs.
Compatibility with Other Pets (Dogs/Cats): Sierra is very well behaved and enjoys playing with dogs of all sizes. She has shown no interest in cats at all.
Compatibility with Children: Sierra hasn't been exposed to children in her foster home so we're unsure how she'd do. However, she has an excellent temperment, and her foster mom believes she'd do fine with children.
Housetrained: Sierra is completely housetrained.
Ideal Home: Sierra is best suited to a family with a moderate activity level. She would rather give kisses and cuddle on the couch than engage in rowdy play with children.
Rosie - ADOPTED!
  Rosie and her new mom. |
Name: Rosie
Breed: Rat Terrier
Estimated Age: Approximately 1 year old
Estimated Size: 10-15 lbs. - very small!
Compatibility with Other Pets (Dogs/Cats): Rosie plays well with dogs of all different size, and has shown no interest in cats.
Compatibility with Children: Rosie hasn't been exposed to children in her foster home so we're unsure how she'd do. However, she loves to play, so her foster mom believes she'd do fine with children.
Housetrained: Rosie appears to be housetrained.
Comments: Rosie is a good little watch dog - she'll bark when she sees a stranger or when someone knocks at the door.
Ideal Home: Rosie is best suited to a HIGH ENERGY home (she is all terrier). Older children that will play properly with her would be great. Another dog or dogs close to her size would be fine, as would cats.
Cats & Kittens! - ADOPTED!
From Left To Right
Cat #1 - Jagger: Orange male DSH cat. Neutered, 9-10 weeks old. ADOPTED!
Cat #2 - Tangerine: Tortie cat. Spayed female. 8 weeks old. ADOPTED!
Cat #3 - Clementine: Tortie cat with white feet. Spayed female. 8 weeks old. ADOPTED!
Cat #4 - Moo: Black & white male. Neutered. 8-months old. ADOPTED!
Cat #5 - Daphne: Black & white momma cat. Spayed. 9-11 months old. ADOPTED!
Cat #6 - Joplin: Tiger-stripped female. Spayed. 8 weeks old. ADOPTED!
Cat #7 - Lexi: Tiger-stripped female. ADOPTED!
Cat #8 - Mesum: Tiger-stripped female. ADOPTED!
Breed: Cat
Compatibility with Other Pets (Dogs/Cats): All of the cats and kittens have been exposed to other dogs and cats, and them seem to do fine with them.
Compatibility with Children: All of the cats and kittens do fine with children.
Housetrained: All of the cats and kittens appears to be litter box trained.
Ideal Home: All of the cats and kittens should be indoor cats. Really, all they want is a loving home.
Questions: The cats & kittens' foster mom, Audrey, would be happy to answer any questions about them. You can phone her at 317-490-7395.