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Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Update from Kirby's new family

After leaving the FSPCA Kirby was introduced to his new home. It was so funny -he walked in, looked around and plopped himself down as if to say, "HELLO HONEY, I'M HOME"!

He met his feline sister and brother and gave them kisses and loves. Someday I'll be able to get a picture of them together. They are like dog/cat twins. It's really funny.

He had a bath and then it was up to the bus stop to get the kids off the bus. He was so excited to see them and seemed to rememeber them from the hours we had spent with them at the FSPCA prior to the adoption.

That night was Kirby's very first soccer game out at Pleasant Grove! He loved every minute of it and got so much attention from kids and parents. He soaked it up. It was such a long and busy day for Kirby that when he got home he crawled right into his brand new fluffy bed and zonked out til the alarm went off at 6:30 the next morning. I figured the first night in a new home would be much like bringing home a new baby. Maybe a little stressful and strange for him... Not at all.

A few days later he had his first check up at the Vet. He was so well behaved and so darn cute that all the girls just loved him up. He knows he's cute and it's funny to watch him love the lovin' he gets. Other than a little eye infection he was in great health! The infection has been treated and all is well.

He has been out to the Fluvanna County Senior Center for Pet Therapy. Oh my goodness, the smiles Kirby put on those ladies faces, and the chatter and converstion that started just by having an animal in the center for the day was amazing. He was so well behaved. I was so proud of him.

So many we've come across say that Kirby is the calmest, most well behaved Jack Russ they have ever met. We hear horror stories of crazy JRTs and their wild behavior and non-stop barking, digging, chewing, etc... Nope, Not King Kirby. He is just as sweet as he can be :-)

Monday, October 26, 2009

Brock goes to prison and that's great!

One of our dogs, Brock, was selected to enter the SOS Pen Pals program at the Fluvanna Correctional Center! While living at the correctional center, Brock will be trained by inmate handlers and socialized with the other dogs in training. SOS Pen Pals has placed over 4,000 dogs since the program's inception. We can't wait for Brock to complete the program and find his forever home!

Thursday, October 22, 2009

New pics from old friends


Foxy was placed into rescue and then adopted in June of this year. Dakota was adopted from the shelter in 2007. Don't both of them look cute? We are so glad to see they are happy!

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Two more forever homes found!



Thanks to everyone who came to our event at Grayson Stables in Scottsville on Saturday. We were able to find new homes for Bella and Sidney!

Friday, October 16, 2009

It's time for the CVC!

If you are a state employee, you can support the Fluvanna SPCA by giving through the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC). The CVC enables employees to make charitable donations through automatic payroll deductions. In order for the shelter to receive contributions from the CVC, you must designate your donations to the Fluvanna SPCA and use Code 3011. Please contact your human resources department for enrollment information.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

A Howl-oween Parade!

Join us and have a howling good time at our dog parade! We will be at the Gate Plaza near Lake Monticello on 10/31 from 11-2 - come out and meet some of our dogs. You can also enter a raffle for prizes donated by local businesses. For more information, call us at 591-0123.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Slinger's thoughts on Old Farm Day




I want to thank everyone that visited the FSPCA at Old Farm Days on Saturday! We had a grand time visiting with all the families that came out to enjoy the beautiful weather! We came back to the SPCA with full bellies, from all the treats, and full donation jars. My pals and I would like to thank everyone for their support. Our friend, Comet, was lucky enough to find his forever home at farm days. We wish Comet and his new family all the best. If you are looking to add a new addition to your family, check out our website www.fspca.org, or come visit us at the shelter in Troy.
Your friend,
Slinger