Waiting for you.

DOGS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

Almost every day, new dogs come in to the Lakeside Shelter. Sometimes they are brought in abandoned by people who can't afford to feed or take care of them, became bored with them or simply don't want the responsibility any more. Some arrive at the Lakeside Shelter via people who found them wandering or even hurt, and sometimes they are simply tied to the Shelter door or a Vet's office. For each dog there is usually some story, but no matter what, the Lakeside Shelter dogs are looking for homes. Below are some of the many available dogs. They are ready, willing and able to give you unconditional love and loyalty in return for even a little of the same from you. Adopting a Lakeside Shelter dog is truly a win/win situation; don't pass it up -- come in today.

Statistics show pet owners live longer and are more active than those who don't have pets.

We try to update our website at least once a week but there is no way it can be instantly updated, so come in and look around. If the dog you're interested in has been adopted, we are sure you will find another who will fit you bill.

People often ask if we are a "No-kill shelter," but they don't define what they mean by that term. Some people think that "No-kill" shelters will never put an animal down, no matter what. That isn't true.

"No-kill shelters do euthanize some dogs – old, chronically ill, severely injured, and aggressive dogs that cannot safely be put in new homes do die to make room for more adoptable animals."

The above two lines are not mine but they are from the web site of a successful "No-kill" shelter.

The fact of the matter is that in some instances, we treat animals better when it is necessary to put them down than we treat our fellow humans. Let me give you a quote by Isaac Asimov on the subject.

"No decent human being would allow an animal to suffer without putting it out of its misery. It is only to human beings that human beings are so cruel as to allow them to live on in pain, in hopelessness, in living death, without moving a muscle to help them."

The policy of the Animal Shelter is that it will never put an animal down simply because it has been around "too long" and to make room for another animal. If the animal is so sick, injured or otherwise in a condition that it can not have a decent quality of life, then and only then, and with the approval of the Shelter vet, will the animal be put down. And before the decision is final, every effort is made to try to help the dog. Surgeries are performed; medications are given; volunteers have nursed dogs and cats back to health from the brink of death. Animals with missing limbs or other physical issues are offered for adoption and in most instances, a home is found. Putting an animal down is the last of the last choices at the Shelter, and if anyone says otherwise; ask for proof.

Every volunteer associated with the Shelter loves the animals they care for and work selflessly to find homes for them. And if something happens and one of these animals has to be put down, often volunteer tears are shed for the loss of a loved one.

So if you want to be part of the work of Lakeside animals, volunteer at the Shelter, it's the most rewarding work you will find.

PAGE UPDATED AUGUST 12, 2010

DITTO - 9 month old spayed female. Medium-size Dalmatian mix. Very friendly.

GINGER - 2½ month old female. Wire-haired Terrier mix, brown with black nose. Playful and cuddly.

HENRY - 3 to 4 year old neutered male. Medium-size Collie mix. Very gently and quiet.

LUCY - 6 month old female. Light brown with black muzzle; probably a Shepherd mix; possibly small to medium size when full grown.

SADIE - 3 year old spayed female.
Large white Shepherd type. Very nice personality. Being treated for cancer. Just as with a human, Sadie needs a loving home and a support team. Cancer is not a death sentence, and if the situation were reversed, I'm sure she would be there for you..

JENNY - 7 month old female. Medium-size blond mixed breed. Friendly and playful.

GREMLIN - 3 year old spayed female. Small with brown curly fur. Timid at first, but warms up quickly. This will be one really sweet little girl, you will love her dearly.

SPICE - 2 month old female. Small tan puppy; breed undetermined so far.
Gets along well with the other dogs.

OLIVER - 3½ month old male. Small Terrier cross with brown curly fur and short legs. Super cute and friendly; lots of energy.

NIKKI - 8 month old female. Boxer/Dalmatian cross. White body with black spots and black mask and ears.

NATASHA - 11 month old spayed female. Black and tan German Shepherd. Timid at first but warms up quickly, just neede to get to know and trust you.

ANNABELLE - 1 year old female. Small white Poodle mix. Under the scruff is a really cute and friendly girl who wants to be with you. She deserves a good home.