Update, 4/25/10: Jenifer from Autumn Acres stopped by in the comments to let us know that, while Waffles has been adopted and Blackie is still available, the two were separated because they haven’t been getting on as well as a pair of friends should. So if you have it in your heart to adopt Blackie, he could use some extra love and cuddles…

Update, 2/10/10: Uh-oh. According to Waffles’ Petfinder listing, she has been adopted, but Blackie’s says that he’s still available for adoption. I do so hope that this is a mistake, and both have found a wonderful home…together.

Oh, the cuteness! Waffles and Blackie, this week’s featured adoptables, are a ridiculously adorable pair of dogs friends (she, a lab; he, a Newfie; ah, mixed marriages!), with an equally sweet (and at turns sad) back story. But I’ll let their rescue angels at Autumn Acres take it away:

It is not frequent that dogs choose their owner, rather than vice versa, but that’s exactly what Blackie and Waffles did. After straying as a pair onto their former owners’ 15 acre property, they decided for themselves to call it home and quickly became a most cherished part of the family, in addition to the two Jack Russells [who] already lived there. Then their owner died.

Blackie is a 6-year-old Newfie male, altered, and up to date on all shots. He does have signs of a little arthritis in one back leg. Waffles is a 6-year-old lab mix female, also altered, and up to date on all shots. As a pair, these two are inseparable, and quite comedic. Despite his large size, Blackie is submissive to Waffles and is more laid back in general. Waffles is an alpha-female when around other animals, but absolutely melts when in the presence of humans, closing her sweet little eyes, pressing against you, and begging to be loved on. Blackie is equally as sweet, thinking he is much smaller than he actually is, and would love to be a lap dog if he could. Both are wonderful with children, extremely obedient, and very eager to please.

Blackie’s favorite past times include carrying around branches larger than his body, playing keep away with balls, and being brushed. Waffles is happy playing most any game as long as Blackie is nearby. Overall, Blackie is good with most other animals, although Waffles would most likely need to be in a home with no small animals other than dogs (i.e. cats or hamsters…). She would likely prefer a home that would allow her to remain in charge of the pack, as well.

Please consider the adoption of this wonderful pair. With them comes their amazing history and an unbelievable capacity for love and dedication. Because this is an unusual pairing, the adoption fee would be greatly reduced. They are adoptable ONLY AS A PAIR.

I do so hope that Waffle’s and Blackie’s Christmas angel is reading this, and will swoop in and bring these babies home in time for the holidays. For every dog, a home – that’s my wish this year. Realistically, though, I’ll settle for a home for these two pups. Next year, we’ll work on building a no-kill nation. (I have much loftier goals for 2010, I tell you what.)

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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 abused, neglected and/or homeless non-human animals in the Kansas City (and surrounding) area.

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

- To encourage members to adopt a furry, feathered or scaled 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 (complete with adoption updates!).

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