March 24, 2015

Less Wordy Wednesday: An Update on Adorable Adoptable Pups

Ages ago (siriusly... ages - it was way back last June...), I posted 2 pics of buddies Gus and Ricky, who were up for adoption at Helen Woodward Animal Center where I volunteer. I asked you guys to come up with captions and (some of) you guys came through! 
From Amy at Terra Toby: Bus: "Right here?"
Ricky: "A little lower…to the left…ahhh right there!"
From Talent Hounds: "This seat's taken!"
I figured I should update y'all on these two.

 The good news, Ricky got adopted! Yah, Ricky! He went home with his new furever family a few months ago. 

 The bad news is.... Gus is still at Helen Woodward.

Whoever ends up adopting him will get a great dog, and also a fabulous footstool.

 Now, I don't want you to think I just put my feet up on the dogs when I'm tired, cuz I don't! But Gus likes to walk under my legs once in a while - I think it's his oh-so-subtle way of telling me to pay more attention to him. But he's TALL so he can't walk under them without lifting them up.

He can be a bit anxious with new people, which is why he's been there so long (over a year). But he's a real sweetie when you get to know him. You can learn more about Gus, and watch a cute video of him working on his training and agility here.

 There's a woman who's come by a couple of times to see Gus - and she even brought her own dog once to meet him and they did well together. Fingers crossed that she'll come back for him!

Please send pawsitive vibes for Gus to be adopted soon!

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23 comments:

  1. stellaroselongMarch 24, 2015 at 1:11 PM

    We sure hope Gus gets adopted REAL fast.
    stella rose

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  2. My GBGV LifeMarch 24, 2015 at 1:54 PM

    It's so sad when only one gets a home. Hopefully Gus will get one soon.

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  3. UnknownMarch 24, 2015 at 2:22 PM

    Now it is Gus' turn and our paws are crossed that a loving forever home will be there waiting soon. Have a terrific Tuesday.
    Best wishes Molly

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  4. Mary HoneMarch 24, 2015 at 7:27 PM

    I hope he gets adopted, what a handsome guy.

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  5. UnknownMarch 24, 2015 at 9:20 PM

    I hope he finds his furever home soon! He seems precious!

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  6. The DogvineMarch 25, 2015 at 1:44 AM

    Gus is absolutely gorgeous, paws crossed from us that he finds his home soon. I think it's great how the shelter have the video of him showing off how great he so people can get to know him a bit. Such a lovely guy.

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  7. CATachresisMarch 25, 2015 at 4:02 AM

    Hoping that Gus finds his forever home soon. Keeping my paws crossed! Good news about Ricky! :)

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  8. Life with Dogs and CatsMarch 25, 2015 at 5:14 AM

    Oh, I hope that lady and her dog adopt him. It sounds perfect, and he deserves a home!

    --Wags (and purrs) from Life with Dogs and Cats

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  9. UnknownMarch 25, 2015 at 5:55 AM

    Oh, poor Gus. I have my paws crossed that the nice lady with the other dog decided to give him a forever home!
    Oz

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  10. JoAnn StancerMarch 25, 2015 at 6:43 AM

    Oh Gus I hope you get adopted soon, thank you for volunteering.

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  11. A Happy HavaneseMarch 25, 2015 at 7:19 AM

    Gus I hope you get a forever home soon! I am stopping by for the first time on the blog hop, come over and say hi!
    KiKi

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  12. Lessons From A Paralyzed DogMarch 25, 2015 at 7:45 AM

    Gus looks like a wonderful family dog. Will share his story. Keeping my fingers crossed that he finds his forever family.

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  13. Groovy GoldendoodlesMarch 25, 2015 at 8:51 AM

    Will certainly keep fingers and paws crossed for Gus.

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  14. Kari NeumeyerMarch 25, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    Thinking good thoughts for you, Gus! There is a home for every doggie!

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  15. Talent HoundsMarch 25, 2015 at 11:29 AM

    Sending good vibes and love to Gus.

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  16. UnknownMarch 25, 2015 at 1:33 PM

    This is why I could not volunteer where you do -- he would have been home playing "footstool" in our den by now.

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  17. Tenacious Little TerrierMarch 25, 2015 at 4:38 PM

    Sending all the vibes!

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  18. 2browndawgsMarch 26, 2015 at 4:12 AM

    Hope it works out for Gus!

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  19. tubby3pugMarch 27, 2015 at 6:09 AM

    Good luck guys

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  20. jank1961March 27, 2015 at 3:03 PM

    I'm so happy for Ricky, but sad that Gus hasn't found his home yet. He sounds like a big sweetie and his personality sounds like Luke's. People need to know that shy dogs can be the most loving once they have warmed up to you!
    Jan, Wag 'n Woof Pets

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  21. The Oceanside AnimalsMarch 28, 2015 at 10:08 PM

    hello pooch smooches its dennis the vizsla dog hay trixie and i ar both sending formerly-homeless-dog tail wags that gus goes to his forever home soon!!! it wil happen gus and wen it duz i hope yoo git play dayts with yore frend ricky!!! ok bye

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  22. Terry and LindaMarch 31, 2015 at 1:36 PM

    I hope some warm and loving person will come along and understand Gus and take him home!
    Shelter dogs are wonderful dogs!

    Linda
    http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com
    https://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com/sherlock-boomer

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  23. LetterstoAndrewApril 6, 2015 at 10:29 AM

    I hate to see dogs in shelters period, but when it's for extended times, it just breaks my heart. I wish I could help them all.

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