This week’s featured furbaby is Rudy, a basset hound boy from Western Missouri Basset Rescue Inc., in Raytown, MO:

Hi my name is Rudy. I was thrown out of a moving car in the WalMart parking lot the day before Christmas. A nice lady took me to the vet and got me checked out to see I just had some bumps and bruises. But they also found out I had heartworms. I am being treated for the heartworms and am doing fine. It has been two months now since I got my shot and I am spry as ever. I like to get on your lap and give kisses.

Don’t let the heartworm diagnosis scare you off! My Jayne was just finishing her heartworm treatment when we adopted her two years ago, and she’s in perfect health now - no complaints. If you have dogs, though, be sure to put them on a monthly heartwom preventative and take them to the vet every 6 or 12 months for a checkup. Heartworm is a treatable condition, but it’s better to prevent such a potentially dangerous infection to begin with.

If you’d like to adopt dear Rudy, or are interested in other basset hounds available for adoption, visit Western Missouri Basset Rescue here.

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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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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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UPDATE, 10/9/08: Simone’s listing is no longer available on Petfinder. I do so hope this means that she’s been adopted.

Meet Simone, a guinea pig from Wayside Waifs who’d love to be your new snuggle bunny (piggy?):

Hi! My name is Simone. I came here to Wayside after my owners could not take care of me. I am only a year old and would love a home where I could learn to be held and loved all day long. My previous owner held me sometimes so I am still getting used to the whole thing. I love to hide in my little “home” that they nice folks here at Wayside gave to me. Could you love a guinea pig like me? Come down to Wayside Waifs today and see me!

She’s tiny, she’s cuddley, she’s housetrained - and she’s got the coolest do I’ve ever seen on such a little critter. There’s enough cuteness in that face for a St. Bernard, 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 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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UPDATE, 10/9/08: Oh, yays! Babe has been adopted! Happy tails, Babe, happy tails…

In the 22 weeks that I’ve been doing this feature, I’ve searched far and wide for a pig in need locally. Horses, cows, cats, dogs, ferrets, rats - I’ve found all up for adoption in the KC Metro area save for pigs and lizards. So, this week, I decided to branch out a little in order to bring you Babe, a pot bellied pig in need of a new home:

June 7, 2008 - Babe will remain in her home until we find a new family for her. Her owner passed away. She is really funny to watch. She begs for treats. She is crate trained and in very good health. She is housebroken. Adoption fee is $100.00.

Babe is from Stover, Missouri (the Petfinder listing is courtesy Stover Animal Control), which is about two hours southeast of the Kansas City area. Sanctuaries and shelters in Springfield, Marshfield, Union and Wichita also have pigs available for adoption.

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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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Meet Andy the wee little dachshund/beagle mix. He’s our Featured Adoptable this week!

D.O.B. Oct 19, 2007 Andy is just as fun as his siblings! It can take him just a few minutes to warm up to someone but when he does he becomes a lover boy. Looking for a family to cuddle with. HE DOES NOT HAVE THE BEAGLE HOWL!! Please visit www.animalsbestfriends.org to fill out application and look at my siblings!!

As you can see, Andy isn’t quite a year old yet - he’s still a tiny little guy. He and his brothers and sisters are staying with Animals Best Friends in Independence, MO. You can view a full list of their adoptable dogs here.

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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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While searching Petfinder for this week’s Featured Adoptable, it occurred to me that we have yet to feature a bird! After searching for a feathered adoptable, I quickly discovered Beak N’ Wings, Inc., a bird rescue that operates in the Kansas City area:

Beak N’ Wings, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization, and the only licensed shelter for exotic birds in the Kansas City area. We are located in Shawnee Mission, KS (a suburb of Kansas City). We take in companion (pets) birds from finches to macaws, rehabilitate them if necessary, and place them in permanent, loving homes.

We serve the Kansas City metro area (within 100 miles of the I-435 circle that surrounds the city). If you would like to foster a homeless bird, please go to our website, click on the Rescue link and fill out the appropriate application.

Beak n Wings is now helping to rehome birds in the following states:
Texas, Arkansas, Springfield / Joplin MO area

Our rescued parrots live in foster homes, are treated like companions (pets) and rehabilitated if necessary, therefore we have no shelter building. To learn more about a particular bird, please go to our website There you will be able to read how our adoption program works.

Visit their website at beaknwings.org for more info.

Out of their many available birds, Greeter immediately grabbed my attention. Perhaps it’s all those gorgeous red feathers?

My name is Greeter and I am a Greenwing Macaw. I am 18 years old, so I am still a youngster as I could live to be 80 to 100 years old. I have plucked a few feathers, but not many. I am a very large bird, but if you would like a big friend, I might just be the one for you.

If you are interested in learning more about me, please go to www.beaknwings.org. There you will also see all of my bird friends that are ready for adoption and in need of a forever home. Do not call or email Beak n’ Wings until you have visited the website and learned how our adoption process works!

Beak n’ Wings ADOPTS WITHIN KANSAS CITY AND UP TO 100 MILES OUTSIDE THE I-435 CIRCLE THAT SURROUNDS KANSAS CITY. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR ADOPTION PROCEDURES PLEASE GO TO www.beaknwings.org AND CLICK ON THE “RESCUE” LINK.. We do not ship birds!

If you’re interested in welcoming a feathered friend into your home, please consider adopting one of Beak n’ Wings, Inc.’s many foster birds.

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Meet Dixie, this week’s Featured Adoptable. Dixie is a smiley white pit bull terrier, rescued from the streets by the kind souls at Missouri Pit Bull Rescue:

Dixie was spotted out on a gravel road with her tail tucked between her legs and scared to death. She was pacing back and forth and didn’t know where to go. After trying to coerce her with leftover food from the car, she finally came to eat some. She was extremely skinny, dirty and frightened. When a car drove by she would walk along the side of it trying to look in at the driver. When she didn’t recognize the person, she would run off. We tried to approach her but she would just walk beside the car. Finally, we herded her into the backseat and she immediately curled up and within seconds was fast asleep. We felt such a relief for her… Dixie is now fostered in a home with cats, dogs, horses and kids. She is quite the cuddle bug and soaks up all the physical love she can get. She is no longer scared but is remaining very grateful for the precious chance given to her.

For more pictures and info: DIXIE’S MPR PAGE

Because of local breed specific legislation (BSL), so-called “dangerous dogs” like Dixie have a harder time than most finding a home. In this way, being born a pit bull marks a dog as “special needs” right from the start. (In this day and age, anyway; “dangerous breeds” of days past include rottweilers and doberman pinschers, further evidence that “dangerous dogs” aren’t so much a biological inevitability as a social construct steeped in hysteria and misunderstanding. Getting down from the soapbox now, *ahem*.)

Just look at poor Gramby, a pit bull from Animal Haven who we featured almost four months ago…and who has yet to be adopted, despite his young age, friendly nature and good health!

If you can, won’t you consider giving Miss Dixie (or Mr. Gramby) a second chance at life?

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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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Sorry I’m a day late on posting this week’s Featured Adoptable! I’ve been on vacation all week, hence the lack of blog posts. Better a day late than a week late though, no?

This week featured furry is Homer, a medium-sized male cat from Rainbow Pet Hospital in Kansas City, KS:

Homer is a wonderful, friendly cat. He loves people and other animals, even kittens. He is both playful and affectionate. He would love a home with people to love him. He is fairly laid back, but still loves his toys! He is negative for Feline Leukemia and FIV, neutered, and up to date on vaccinations. If you would like more information about Homer, please stop by Rainbow Pet Hospital at 4468 Rainbow Blvd, KCKS or call (913) 831-2034.

To find out more about Homer, visit his listing on Petfinder or contact Rainbow Pet Hospital today!

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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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Update, 10/29/09: Deeogee has been adopted! Best wishes to little kitty and her new family!

This week’s Featured Adoptable is Deeogee, a female domestic short hair / black and white Tuxedo mix from Kitty City Rescue of KCMO:

A young couple had Deeogee for a few years and moved into an apt that didn’t allow cats so the girl’s mother reluctantly took Deeogee in but really can’t keep her because of her other cats….thus she needs a new forever home.

Deeogee likes other kitties and is very inquisitive and likes to be on the outskirts where the action is…not a pest but very interested in any activity and sociable.

She’s a little elusive around strangers at first, but then is sweet, affectionate and CUTE!!

She has been spayed, tested, vaccinated and flea/worm treated.

You can find out more about Miss Deeogee here.

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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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