Sorry I’m a day late with this week’s featured adoptable, folks. I had a date with the dentist yesterday, and it involved oral-conscious sedation, so I was out of it for most of the day.

Anywho, today I wanted to feature a St. Bernard dog. My very first dogs were a brother-sister pair of St. Bernard/Collie mixes. My parents adopted Bucky and Cap (short for Captain America) when I was a mere six months old, and they passed away when I was 12, within just six months of one another. They were wonderful dogs, and I still miss them to this day.

So. I plugged “St. Bernard” into the Petfinder search box and stumbled upon Miss Macy, a beautiful St. Bernard mix. (There’s gotta be some hound in there, too!)

Macy is a sweet lovebug of a girl, who joined our rescue in March 06. She is a young adult, but she acts like a big puppy! Macy was found as a stray in rural KS and came to us thanks to an internet rescue friend, who knew she was an extra special girl! This poor baby was running along a busy highway, and it is very lucky that she wound up in a safe place!

Macy weighs around 70 lbs now and seems to be at her full adult size. We don’t know her “pedigree” by any means, but based on her coloring, head-shape and size, we “guess” that she has some sort of “hound” in her, and possibly a little St. Bernard! She has a soft coat of fur and a really long tail, that curls most of the time. Her personality is very loving with people and she likes to give kisses and be petted. Macy also has a real stubborn “streak” though, as most “hounds” do, and she tends to do what SHE wants to do, before considering what YOU want her to do! A dog-experienced home or a home with a lot of *patience* will be best for Miss Macy! She is walking pretty well on leash for us, and seems to be completely housetrained. She is a smart cookie! Macy plays just fine with other dogs and would probably have a ball with a dog brother or sister to hang out with.

Macy is a real beauty, inside and out, who is looking for the right and perfect home to love her as she so deserves! Please email us for more information, or for an adoption application.

Fenced yard required, Kansas City “metro” area adoptions only.

Macy is currently staying with Happy Dogs Rescue. Check them out at www.happydogsrescue.com; they’re hosting several events in October, including a book sale to raise some much-needed funds:

UPCOMING FALL ADOPTION EVENTS:

Our next adoption events will be: **Saturday September 27th at the Zona Rosa “Pet Adoption Expo & Dog Wash,” at Zona Rosa’s Town Square, from 12 noon to 4pm.

**Sunday, October 12th, at PetCo in Lee’s Summit - 1860 Chipman Road (in the back of the complex, next to Target) from 12 noon to 4pm - in tandem with our fabulous fall fundraising event, “BOOKS FOR BARKS.” Please stop by Petco to visit with our dogs AND to shop our huge selection of hardback and paperback books!

** Sunday October 19th at the huge DogtoberFest 2008 adoption day and dog fun-fest from 10am to 4pm, at the Kemper Outdoor Education Center on the east side of Lake Jacomo/Fleming Park.

**Saturday October 25th at the wonderful Brookside Barkery & Bath in Olathe, 14040 West 119th St, from 11:30am to 4pm.

Any questions, just drop us an email! Please stop by to meet some of our outstanding dogs!

October 12, I’ll be there. Seriously, does it get any better than books and dogs? My two first loves, those are!

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Each Wednesday, the Kansas City Freecycle blog will feature one adoptable animal from a local KC rescue group or animal shelter.

We do this for several reasons:

- To highlight the plight of companion animals in the Kansas City area.

- To remind members of our no-animal policy, and provide an alternative venue for members who wish to adopt an unwanted animal.

- To encourage members to adopt a furry friend.

- To help out out local animal rescue groups and animal shelters, many of which are overwhelmed by the sheer number of animals in need.

- To illustrate these animals’ unique personalities and characteristics, thus underscoring the fact that they are not objects and should not be “freecycled”.

Click here to view past Featured Adoptables.

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