Sit! Stay! Speak!

Atlanta’s Small Dog Rescue and Humane Society matches little foster dogs with new owners in the North Metro Atlanta area. The group holds public adoption days, and these should always be confirmed on their web site before visiting the adoption meeting site.

Fosters live with volunteers. Interested adopters can meet the dogs every Saturday from noon till 4:00 PM, in front of the Petco at 5938 Roswell Road N.E., Atlanta, GA 30328.

Small Dog Rescue’s number is 404-705-PAWS. It is voice mail only and shouldn’t be relied upon for up to the minute responses.

Current adoptable small dogs include a Batang, a Bichon Frise / Maltese, Burt Lancaster, a Pug / Chihuahua, Gus Golden Grahams, a Dachsund / Corgi, Jacob Marley, a Pomeranian mix, Justice, a Lhasa Apso mix, Kitchi, a Pug mix, Scottie Starfruit, a pure Shih Tzu, and many, many more. Small Dog Rescue needs homes for the following dog breeds, some pure, some mixed:

Alaskan Malamute
Bichon Frise
Pug
Dachsund
Pomeranian
Lhasa Apso
Collie
Shih Tzu
Pekingese
Cocker Spaniel
Poodle
Labrador Retriever puppy
Schnauzer
Beagle
King Charles Cavalier
Chihuahua
Blue Heeler
West Highland Terrier
Rat Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Shetland Sheep Dog
Basset Hound
Corgi
America Eskimo
Manchester Terrier
Husky
Terrier
Visla
Doberman Pinscher
Golden Retriever
Shepherd
Alaskan Malamute

We might have missed a few in this list, so get the latest at the web site. This shelter needs volunteers for fostering, transporting, screening and fundraising. They say: “If you would like to be part a fun group of dog-crazy individuals, consider becoming a volunteer.”

What a great find - The Small Dog Forum! Not only does this board have some meaty little dog talk, it’s also got a fabulous collection of little dog blogs. Here you’ll meet Bailey, a Maltese puppy and Cody and  Alaska, two more Maltese dogs. You’ll find The Adventures of Marley McButters, a very cute blog about the Maltese Marley. How about Buddy and the Adventures of a Hungry Dog? This Bichon-Frise is waiting to melt your heart. You must be the Lhasa Apso Simba which is unbearably sweet munchkin face.

Francois and Susi Cahn lovingly run the Little Dog Rescue in North Tustin (Orange County), California. The Cahns use their own house as shelter, creating one of the coziest shelters we’ve ever seen. 

To protect their fostered dogs the Cahns have a strict application process. Adopting adults must be over 25. Household children must be over 11. Adopters must have established households that are not likely to change. The Little Dog Rescue isn’t just a shelter, it’s a Little Doggie Fortification designed to protect its wards. They provide fierce protection for the small dogs in their care, and will only adopt out if the new parents prove they have the traits required to love and protect the dogs as well.

Primarily a Maltese, Poodle and Yorkie rescue, Little Dog Rescue opens its arms to most all little dogs.

Small Dog Mall extends our warm appreciation to the Little Dog Rescue for taking such a strong and loving Little Dog stand.

To offer your help or ask for an application, contact Francois and Susi for more information. Their current wish list includes antibiotic eye ointment, small desktop copier, towels, blankets, dog beds, digital camera, dog clippers, piddle pads, gift certificates to Revival Health, Pet Edge, PetCo or PetSmart (for immunizations, grooming supplies, crates, medications, food…), gift certificates for dog grooming, soft small size stuffed toys for cuddling and for playing, Frontline, Advantage, or Revolution Flea Treatments, fleece baby blankets, Nature’s Miracle, small crates or wire cages, and Cesar’s Dog Food tins.

It’s Christmas and Chunkah time now, but no matter when you read this post I’m sure the little dogs at Little Dog Rescue could benefit from a little of your love.

And better looking, too. The Times and Democrat reports on some working dogs greeting customers.

“She’s a working dog. She has two very important jobs, for which she is extremely well-paid. She has to be cute. and she greets the clients,” said Osborne. “When people come in, she stands up and wags her tail. She loves children. It’s amazing the reaction people have to her.”

Nothing’s more pleasing on a business visit than meeting the Small Dog Welcoming Committee. Wal-Mart greeters usually try to make me take a shopping cart. Coco Chanel just gives wags and kisses.

For more information on adopting a poodle visit a poodle rescue page or the poodle pages on PetFinder.com.