http://www.muttville.org/blog The latest posts about daily life at Muttville en-us http://www.muttville.org/blog/success-story-helen <p>Our founder and Executive Director, Sherri Franklin, lost her own Muttville sweetheart, Helen, last week. Please join us in our tribute to a very special lady…</p><p>“I had to say goodbye to my beautiful big girl, Helen Belly. So so hard, but it was her time and her suffering is over. When I picked her up 3 years ago at Berkeley Animal Services, she had no hair and her skin was oozing. I fell in love and made it my goal to let her know that she was was loved. I remember how she liked to grab the ...</p> Thu, 23 May 2013 06:32:00 GMT http://www.muttville.org/blog/success-story-helen http://www.muttville.org/blog/success-story-felix <p>At Muttville, we are lucky to have several amazing, selfless people we call fospice parents. They offer foster homes to our dogs who have been diagnosed with terminal illnesses. One such fospice parent is Kay, who wrote this endearing story about her fospice boy named Felix:</p><p>After living with many senior dogs, my husband and I decided we would like to become fospice volunteers for Muttville. In most shelters, terminally ill animals are euthanized right away even if there is still some quality of ...</p> Wed, 15 May 2013 17:12:00 GMT http://www.muttville.org/blog/success-story-felix http://www.muttville.org/blog/adopted-mutts-april-29-may-12 <p><b>Congrats! These lucky seniors have found their forever homes!</b></p><p><i>S4S indicates the adoption was part of our <a href="http://www.muttville.org/seniors_for_seniors">Seniors For Seniors Program</a></i></p><p>Colby<br />Flash<br />Chucha s4s<br />Karma s4s<br />Quinta s4s<br />Buffy<br />Emma<br />Kaci s4s<br />Grandma Jones<br />Coco<br />Mudpuppy<br />Molly Brown<br />Chico<br />Oscar<br />Frankie<br />Baxter<br />Snookie s4s<br /></p><p><br />To see the profiles of these lucky mutts, visit the <a href="http://www.muttville.org/mutts/recent_adoptions/1">Recent Adoptions</a> section of our <a href="http://www.muttville.org/mutts/available/2">Mutts</a> page.</p><p><br /><center><b>Every dog adopted means another life we can save.<br />There’s a perfect senior waiting for you!<br /> <a href="http://www.muttville.org/mutts/available/1">Click here to see all of our mutts.</a></b></center><br /><center><h3>You can help ...</h3></center></p> Tue, 14 May 2013 17:26:00 GMT http://www.muttville.org/blog/adopted-mutts-april-29-may-12 http://www.muttville.org/blog/the-emotional-aspects-of-doing-rescue-work-and-life-with-animal-companions <p>Enjoy this new monthly blog series, thanks to mutt mom and Licensed Therapist <a href="http://www.lauragoodspeedtherapy.com/" target="_blank">Laura Goodspeed, MFT</a>. As a contributing writer, Laura will focus on the many emotional aspects of rescue work and life with these beloved animal companions:</p><p>My dog is exceedingly intelligent. I am routinely captivated by his talents, and delighted by the extent of his ability to communicate his thoughts. And I know I’m not alone in this admiration – many of you in the Muttville community share a similar wonderment ...</p> Wed, 08 May 2013 17:28:00 GMT http://www.muttville.org/blog/the-emotional-aspects-of-doing-rescue-work-and-life-with-animal-companions http://www.muttville.org/blog/success-story-hazel <p>Thanks to Mutt dad and veterinarian Dr. Art Colyer for writing a loving tribute about his Muttville success story <a href="http://www.muttville.org/mutt/hazel">Hazel</a>. It was also published in <a href="http://honesthorsesmagazine.com/" target="_blank">Honest Horses Magazine</a> in September 2012:</p><p>I am often amazed at the extent to which some people will go for the benefit of pets and even more amazed when someone's generosity benefits an animal with which their relationship is only temporary. My wife and I are parents to Hazel, a 12-or-so-year-old Chihuahua mix that was found last year running ...</p> Mon, 06 May 2013 18:59:00 GMT http://www.muttville.org/blog/success-story-hazel http://www.muttville.org/blog/how-to-run-a-successful-foster-based-rescue-organization-by-sherri-franklin <p>Muttville founder and executive director Sherri Franklin is giving a presentation entitled "How to Run a Successful Foster-Based Rescue Organization" at <a href="http://www.badrap.org/" target="_blank">Bad Rap's</a> 2013 "Rescue Jam" Conference.</p><p>Here's a slideshow from her presentation. (Click on the slideshow to begin viewing, then press the spacebar to advance the slides.)</p> Sat, 04 May 2013 00:47:00 GMT http://www.muttville.org/blog/how-to-run-a-successful-foster-based-rescue-organization-by-sherri-franklin http://www.muttville.org/blog/success-story-cubby-a-k-a-cub-1471 <p>Thanks to mom Carole for giving us this happy update on her Muttville boy, Cubby!</p><p>Muttville dogs get younger when getting lots of love and TLC. According to Cubby, "I have been drinking as much water as I can tolerate the last month. I am certain that our water taps into the Fountain of Youth. What else could it be?"</p><p>Our rescue dog <a href="http://www.muttville.org/mutt/cub-1471">Cubby</a>, from Muttville on 2/4/13 keeps getting healthier and spry.</p><p>Our senior boy is off his pain meds (remaining on 1 anti-inflammatory) and he climbs 16 ...</p> Wed, 01 May 2013 15:56:00 GMT http://www.muttville.org/blog/success-story-cubby-a-k-a-cub-1471 http://www.muttville.org/blog/adopted-mutts-april-15-28 <p><b>Congrats! These lucky seniors have found their forever homes!</b></p><p><i>S4S indicates the adoption was part of our <a href="http://www.muttville.org/seniors_for_seniors">Seniors For Seniors Program</a></i></p><p>Dodger<br />Mickey<br />Spike <br />Patty<br />Chiquito<br />Schotzy <br />Leah<br />Melanie S4S<br />Biju<br />Paddy S4S<br />Posey<br />Angel S4S<br />Sarge <br />Blarney<br />Benji<br />Chevy<br />Ty S4S<br />Marti<br />Colby<br />Bridget<br /></p><p><br />To see the profiles of these lucky mutts, visit the <a href="http://www.muttville.org/mutts/recent_adoptions/1">Recent Adoptions</a> section of our <a href="http://www.muttville.org/mutts/available/2">Mutts</a> page.</p><p><br /><center><b>Every dog adopted means another life we can save.<br />There’s a perfect senior waiting for you!<br /> <a href="http://www.muttville.org/mutts/available/1">Click here to see all of our mutts.</a></b></center><br /><center><h3>You can ...</h3></center></p> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:30:00 GMT http://www.muttville.org/blog/adopted-mutts-april-15-28 http://www.muttville.org/blog/success-story-misty <p>The Muttville family honors the one and only <a href="http://www.muttville.org/mutt/misty-kay-mabelline">Misty Kay Mabelline</a>, who left this world on her own terms (that is so Misty!) Although we are saddened by her loss, Joe's story will make you laugh and cry:</p><p>Four years ago this month, Sherri Franklin from Muttville placed a small dog in my hands. Her name was Misty Kay Mabelline and she was our first foster dog. Misty some might say was an odd looking dog; her tongue permanently hung out to one side, she had big, almost bulging eyes and her back ...</p> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:17:00 GMT http://www.muttville.org/blog/success-story-misty http://www.muttville.org/blog/success-story-our-unique-winston <p>One of our most recognizable senior rescues, <a href="http://www.muttville.org/mutt/winston-4">Winston</a>! Thank you mom Tricia for sharing his story.</p><p>Oh, Winston. You are: hungry, happy, waggy, ridiculous, hungry, sweet, grumpy, hilarious, hungry, adorable, cute, impatient, hungry, endearing, charming, resilient, hungry, spunky, excitable, friendly, hungry and, without a doubt, unique.</p><p>When I first saw Winston on Muttville’s website in June of 2011, I was immediately smitten. I had never seen a dog quite like him before. Or since.</p><p>I still get a ...</p> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:57:00 GMT http://www.muttville.org/blog/success-story-our-unique-winston http://www.muttville.org/blog/adopted-mutts-april-1-14 <p><b>Congrats! These lucky seniors have found their forever homes!</b></p><p><i>S4S indicates the adoption was part of our <a href="http://www.muttville.org/seniors_for_seniors">Seniors For Seniors Program</a></i></p><p>MoMo<br />Nemo<br />Michael<br />Noodle<br />Pinto<br />Kaci<br />Ruthie<br />Gigi<br />Frisco<br />Wookie s4s<br />Flower s4s<br />Ginger s4s<br />Mini<br />Latte<br />Poppy<br />Conner s4s<br />Prince s4s<br />Paddy s4s<br /><br /></p><p>To see the profiles of these lucky mutts, visit the <a href="http://www.muttville.org/mutts/recent_adoptions/1">Recent Adoptions</a> section of our <a href="http://www.muttville.org/mutts/available/2">Mutts</a> page.</p><p><br /><center><b>Every dog adopted means another life we can save.<br />There’s a perfect senior waiting for you!<br /> <a href="http://www.muttville.org/mutts/available/1">Click here to see all of our mutts.</a></b></center><br /><center><h3>You can help create many ...</h3></center></p> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:46:00 GMT http://www.muttville.org/blog/adopted-mutts-april-1-14 http://www.muttville.org/blog/adopted-mutts-march-18-31 <p><b>Congrats! These lucky seniors have found their forever homes!</b></p><p><i>S4S indicates the adoption was part of our <a href="http://www.muttville.org/seniors_for_seniors">Seniors For Seniors Program</a></i></p><p>Delilah<br />Rocky<br />Candie<br />Geno<br />Binkie Rose<br />Flower S4S<br />Mia<br />Betty<br />Colby S4S<br />Deuce S4S<br />Doc<br />Kevin<br />Danny Boy</p><p><br />To see the profiles of these lucky mutts, visit the <a href="http://www.muttville.org/mutts/recent_adoptions/1">Recent Adoptions</a> section of our <a href="http://www.muttville.org/mutts/available/2">Mutts</a> page.</p><p><br /><center><b>Every dog adopted means another life we can save.<br />There’s a perfect senior waiting for you!<br /> <a href="http://www.muttville.org/mutts/available/1">Click here to see all of our mutts.</a></b></center><br /><center><h3>You can help create many more new beginnings!<br /><b><a href="http://www.muttville.org/how_to_adopt">Adopt.</a> <a href="http://www.muttville.org/foster"> ...</a></b></h3></center></p> Tue, 02 Apr 2013 02:15:00 GMT http://www.muttville.org/blog/adopted-mutts-march-18-31 http://www.muttville.org/blog/success-story-bubba <p>Thank you to Mama Lynette who passed on this very sweet note from Bubba, formerly <a href="http://www.muttville.org/mutt/hoss-1570" target="_blank">Hoss</a>. Bubba also crafted his own collage to share with us to show how much his life has changed for the better now that he has a forever home. Thank you Lynette and Bubba!!</p><p>Bubba says....</p><p>'I’m happy in my forever home. My mom says I’m the newest Giants fan and we are waiting of opening day. Mom says I’m blind as a bat but she loves me even more for being unique and the glasses in this pic are just ...</p> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:36:00 GMT http://www.muttville.org/blog/success-story-bubba http://www.muttville.org/blog/adopted-mutts-march-4-17 <p><b>Congrats! These lucky seniors have found their forever homes!</b></p><p><i>S4S indicates the adoption was part of our <a href="http://www.muttville.org/seniors_for_seniors">Seniors For Seniors Program</a></i></p><p>Kensey<br />Dixie<br />Sid<br />Tito S4S <br />Rhett<br />Gentle Ben <br />Kelly S4S <br />Blossom<br />Java<br />Holly<br />Tink S4S<br />Tater<br />Chico<br />Archibald<br />Bertha</p><p><br />To see the profiles of these lucky mutts, visit the <a href="http://www.muttville.org/mutts/recent_adoptions/1">Recent Adoptions</a> section of our <a href="http://www.muttville.org/mutts/available/2">Mutts</a> page.</p><p><br /><center><b>Every dog adopted means another life we can save.<br />There’s a perfect senior waiting for you!<br /> <a href="http://www.muttville.org/mutts/available/1">Click here to see all of our mutts.</a></b></center><br /><center><h3>You can help create many more new beginnings!<br /><b><a href="http://www.muttville.org/how_to_adopt"> ...</a></b></h3></center></p> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:00:00 GMT http://www.muttville.org/blog/adopted-mutts-march-4-17 http://www.muttville.org/blog/the-harlem-shake-senior-doggy-style <p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Cw20-m_kQxg?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p><p>So you've seen The Harlem Shake - but wait!</p><p>We've got dogs!<br />We've got seniors!<br />We've got scuba divers!<br />And candy canes!<br />And squirming sleeping bags!<br /></p><p>.....And Tim Lincecum?</p><p>Check it out!</p> Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:00:00 GMT http://www.muttville.org/blog/the-harlem-shake-senior-doggy-style