Ballroom Blitz

Hi everyone! I'm Blitz, a kitty waiting for adoption at the Lloydminster & District SPCA. Actually, I have been adopted from the shelter once before. My story is quite sad. I was happily enjoying my new home, when my owners went through a sudden major health crisis. As you can imagine, I am so very sad by this. So know I am looking for another special home, where I will be well-loved and spoiled rotten!

Apparently I am becoming quite famous! I have been asked to write this blog, and I am featured in the upcoming SPCA newsletter. What an honour. But if you are interested in me, you may have to act fast. I heard a rumour that I will be travelling to Saskatoon on Friday, where I will be going up for adoption in their Petcetera store. So you Lloydminster residents better come down fast. Your time to adopt me is running out.

Happy Halloween, from Blitz

And the verdict is....

I've been adopted!!!!! Yay! Now you may be wondering, "how is she able to write this blog? Doesn't she need help from her secretary at the shelter?" Well, actually I am at the shelter. Apparently moving me away from the SPCA, which has been my home for the past 1.5 years, was a little stressful for me. I love my new family already, I honestly do! And they love me too. But I missed my routine and the great gals at the SPCA so much. So we have come to a compromise - doggie daycare! I get to hang out with my new owners at night, when they get home from work. During the day, I am back at the SPCA, chilling with my friends. It's the best of both worlds! Once I am more secure, I will need to be here less and less, and will be fully integrated into my new home. Thank goodness my new family is so understanding, and willing to work with me. I couldn't be happier, and neither could the SPCA staff.

On a sad note, this is probably goodbye. I must hand the blog-writing reins over to another SPCA critter, so they can share their thoughts with you. Who knows, maybe we will meet walking in the park someday, and I will have a huge Pittie smile and a big tail wag for you.

Love your friend, Minnie.

Crossing fingers, toes, and whatever else you got!!

Hey everyone, its Minnie again! I'm back with another picture of yours truly sporting a latest-fashion sweater. A gal can never have too many sweaters, right ladies? Or too many shoes, so I'm told. But being a dog, I have limited use for shoes. I do have a pair of winter booties, to keep my cute feet warm in the cold snow. Hey, don't laugh! If you've read my other blogs, you will understand that cold weather is my enemy, and I combat the freezing temperatures with as much fleece as I can get my paws on.

Well, I have some news! A family is interested in me! Yay! So far, everything is going well, I have been to 2 home visits, and have gone for multiple walks. They are thinking it over this weekend, so I should have more info for you next week. I was scared to write earlier, because I didn't want to jinx it. But I figure I need all my friends pulling for me, so please cross whatever body parts you can find. Let's hope this weekend in the shelter will be my last.

If not, I'm gonna keep my spirits up, and just keep looking. I know the perfect people are out there. They are just late! So hurry up perfect family! The perfect dog is waiting to go home with you.

Stay tuned for more in a few days....
Minnie Moo.

Fall is approaching

Being a short-haired Pit Bull means I usually don't look forward to the cold weather. But I am actually happy that summer is over, because I will now have more time for my blog entries. Actually, I always have time, its just the darn gal that I dictate my ideas to. She's been on vacation too much lately, and so you've all had to suffer along without Minnie's inspiring words. Awww, I feel so sorry for you, but have no fear, Minnie is back and ready to thrill you once more!

So here comes fall, which means more pictures of me in my super cool sweaters! Yes, Pit Bulls are supposed to be "tough" dogs. But I will let you in on a secret....that is a MYTH! It is true, we are big ole softies, who love to snuggle, eat treats, and wear jackets in the cold. Spread the word far and wide, Minnie is a sweater-loving, mouth-kissing, smiling Pit Bull fool. And proud of it!

Whew, I forgot how tiring this blog writing can be. Seems like I'm out of practice. Hopefully this will tide my legions of fans over for a few days. I'll be back again soon, unless one of the other animals at the shelter steals my thunder....ooops, I mean, takes a turn. Hahaha! Wish me sweet dreams as I catch a cat nap (can dogs even take cat naps? Weird).

Love you all, Minnie Moo

My time to shine

This is a happy face! And I will tell you why. As you all know, my name is Minnie, and I've been at the shelter for over a year. Guess what? A family is interested in me! We are taking things slow, since there are 2 kids in the family, but I have my paws crossed that this is a good sign. Even if this doesn't work out, maybe interest in me will pick up. I'm starting to get a complex here people! I'm told by the staff and volunteers all the time that I am pretty, smart, and well-behaved. So why am I still here? Hmmmm....good question. So please keep a paw, toe, and a few fingers crossed for me, ok?

Love ya, Minnie Moo

I'm the Queen of the Castle

What's up? I'm Wobbles. If you've been out to the shelter, you've probably seen me, because I live here. That's right, I'm the permanent resident. What's that? Oh, you think living at an SPCA would be sucky for an animal. No, you couldn't be more wrong. In fact, I am spoiled rotten (well, I'm not rotten, but the girls sometimes say I am).

I've got the inside track on how this shelter works, so if you have a question, I'm the girl to talk to. I'll do my best to help you out in any way that I can. If I'm not busy sleeping. Or eating, I like to eat. Or playing. Or hanging out with our other shelter pet, Nutters the bunny. As you can see, I am a very busy girl. Maybe you should just call the girls, they can take a message for me. I've requested an email address, but for some reason, I am still waiting. It sure is hard to get good help these days.

So just remember, if you are looking for a forever friend, keep our shelter in mind. You may find someone as great and fantastic as me (if you are REALLY lucky). And come back often, I'll be writing more blogs to give you the inside shelter gossip. Just like Entertainment Tonight, without Paris Hilton references!

Gotta go sleep some more...Wobbles.

Another one bites the dust

Hey all! It's Minnie again, taking over the writing reins for this blog. Where did ball-crazy Willa go? Well, that little gal got adopted! The shelter staff was very happy with her placement, hopefully Willa will have many happy years with her new family.

So I have a bit of a bone to pick with you all. Willa got so much praise about her blog, people kept saying how "funny" and "cute" she is. Really?!?! She was sort of ball obssessed, don't ya think? Anyway, I just wanted you all to know that I can be VERY funny, and I am always cute as can be. Check out this great picture of me playing with my toy, what could be sillier than that?

What else has been happening in my life at the shelter? Well, that's ANOTHER funny story. Thursday I was hanging out in the office. You know, helping the girls do computer work by sitting in their laps, and spilling water on the floor to help clean. I am super-helpful. Anyway, a little kitten ran by me, and hissed and spit at me. I was so not impressed, and we now know I definitely need a home with no kitties. See, a true diva likes to be the only pet, that way I can get more love.

Thanks for stopping by. Hope you all have a great weekend planned. My goal is to keep my beautiful body out of all the rain. Any doggie that likes rain is just silly!

Love to you all, Minnie.