Adoptable Dog in Portland, Oregon: 7 Reasons You Shouldn’t Pass On Tupelo Honey

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Jennie

Tupelo Honey is an adoptable dog (Pit Bull) in Portland, Oregon.

Update: I’m happy to report that Tupelo Honey was adopted in late 2011 to a loving, single mom with no other kids to speak of. (Furry or otherwise) I’m thrilled that this sweet girl will be the center of someone’s world because after all she’s been through, she deserves it!

As many of you know, we currently have a foster dog-one Miss Tupelo Honey-who has really been through the ringer. Three weeks into her foster stint with us and she is finally in good shape, good health, good spirits and ready for adoption.

Let’s be honest-three weeks is a long time to have a sweet, furry being without loving it, so her adoption is going to be hard on us, but, we’re also really excited for her to find a forever home that gives her all the love and snuggles she deserves. Interested in adopting? Here is a little more on our girl.

7 reasons you shouldn’t pass on Tupelo Honey:

#7) Because her sad, lonely eyes will break your heart but your love can only heal hers.

#6) She’s a smart, smart lady; in just three weeks, sometimes perfectly emulating our Newman, she has learned what it means to be a house dog, from complete house training to scaling the scary, steep wooden stair case to and from our bedroom. She’s also learning to play fetch and bark at dogs when they walk by the house! (~~Bad Newman!~~)

#5) Because her name is Tupelo Honey – and she’s truly as sweet as it! And futhermore, she’s named after a Van Morrison album/song! You can’t beat that with a stick!

#4) Because she makes silly, squeal-y noises when she yawns and when she rolls around on her back in the grass that will make you laugh!

#3) Because her soul is as gentle as her soft, suede ears.

#2) Because she’s a survivor. Not only did she spend the first 6 years of her life breeding litter after litter of pups, but she was found wandering the streets of some tiny Northern California town, teeny Chihuahua in tow, scavenging cat food from the ladies at City Hall. Following that, she survived a nearly 12 hour animal transport ride to Portland, the one pit bull among a herd of tiny, yapper dogs, only to be told her belly tumor was, indeed, cancerous. HOWEVER, the vet is confident that she removed all the cancer (though, always a possibility that it could come back) and that Tupelo Honey is in good health. She feels great, looks great and is even starting to get a little pep in her step. It’s very encouraging!

#1) Because she needs you. She needs your love just like so many homeless dogs but more so in the fact that she’ll promise to earn every ounce of your affection with every slurpy kiss, snuggly nuzzle and gentle rub.

Interested? Call the Pixie Project at 503-542-3433, leave a comment here or email me at rockchalk1979@yahoo.com.

Tupelo Honey is an adoptable dog (Pit Bull) in Portland, Oregon.

Foster Dog #3: Our Largest Commitment Yet; Cocoa!

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Jennie

UPDATE: Despite his giantness, Cocoa was only with us for a very short time as he was snapped up by a work-from-home family right here in Portland. He will, undoubtedly, enjoy the constant attention and love that accompanies being the recipient of work-from-home parents!

First there was the vivacious and very hairy Eddie Vedder Burget. Then there was my pretty, pretty princess, Mary Berry Burget.

Today brings our largest Pixie Project fostering commitment yet; Cocoa! And by “largest” I actually mean GARGANTUAN. TREMENDOUS. HUGENORMOUS.

Cocoa is a 3-year old Chocolate Lab who was dropped off at the Pixie Project by his owner who is moving to California and didn’t want to take Cocoa along for the ride. Yet another sad story about irresponsible pet parenting to stash in the foster dog files. ***HMPH!***

Weighing in at about 130 lbs, or approximately 1 Jennie, or approximately 3 Newmans, Cocoa is a true-life gentle giant. He has the sweetest eyes, Mae Darling like soft ears, and much like his foster brother, Newman, wants nothing more than to be close to you, touching you if possible. Also like Newman, Cocoa seems to have little awareness of his size; Newman thinks he’s Cocoa’s size, Cocoa seems to think he’s about Newman’s size.

To get the boys acquainted, we played about 30 minutes worth of fetch, first thing. I thought that Cocoa might not like fetch because he is so big, but I was dead wrong. Cocoa loves fetch as much as Newman loves fetch. So far he’s not very good at it as the featherweight Newman sneaks in and nabs the ball almost every time, but Cocoa seems to love it ever yet. So far, and I know it’s very early to make judgments, but so far, these two are a match made in Fido heaven!

Portland Chocolate Lab foster dog for adoption

Foster #2: Mary Berry Burget

Posted on May 22, 2010 by Jennie

UPDATE: Mary found a wonderful home after a mere two weeks with us. She now resides in the doggie lap of luxury with the Yoders, a mom, dad and twin boys. I’m told that she enjoys lots of love and attention and custom made sweaters because she is always cold. Mary is our first foster alumnus to come back and visit, staying with us during a couple weekends over the past year while her new family was out of town. We love having her every time!

Foster dog numero dos came home on Wednesday evening and she’s a love bug!

Mary is a Pit/Something mix… many have suggested, Chocolate Lab, Pharaoh Hound and/or Rhodesian Ridgeback. I think she’s just damn cute.

Mary’s favorite activities include snuggling, learning to play fetch and smelling all the new smells that a happy life has to offer. She is very much a lady; delicate in every step down the staircase, every treat she takes from your hand. She is shy but stubborn, having to be convinced to go into her crate most of the time yet always a bit nervous in a new situation. She prefers to think of herself as a lap dog, having no idea that she is an incredibly muscular animal. She doesn’t pull on walks, but instead, takes her time examining all the new sites. Her giant bat ears and beautiful chocolate brown eyes are her most stunning features.

Mary was surrended to the Columbia County Animal Shelter as a stray – turns out she was someone’s pet – they got socked with a $600 abandonment charge after the shelter found out about that. Jerks.

Mary is here and eagerly learning what it’s like to live in a real family. Thus far, Newman is neutral on the whole situation. As of tonight he’s more interested in observing her than playing with her. Mary would very much like to play but patiently awaits Newman’s lead. She’s curious about Timber but has yet to get up the nerve to do much about it… she’s a little intimated by him! She hasn’t met Lucas, of course because we don’t want to terrify her.

Mary is not yet officially adoptable but will be soon… until that time, she’ll be living in the lap of Burget luxury.

World – Meet Mary Berry Burget.

Mutt & Jeff…. Er…. Ed & Newm

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Jennie

Many have asked how Newman is dealing with having another dog in his house.

The answer is just fine.

These two have to be pried apart from playing… fetch… soccer.. wrestling. You name it. They play it and play it hard.

Newman has been exhausted every single night and Eddie, being a pup, could probably still run a couple laps at night’s end, but has been falling asleep pretty quickly each night no doubt, out of sheer exhaustion from going hard from 5 -1o pm every night!

We got word that his adoption profile will be posted tomorrow. So, if you know anyone looking to adopt an amazing dog, get in touch with the Pixie Project.

Eddie is a super, super smart, black and white, 6 month old Border Collie/Australian Shepard mix. He’s energetic and extremely loving. He’s crate trained and house-trained (for the most part) but remember, he is a puppy, so accidents happen! He loves other dogs and is intrigued enough with cats that I would recommend a cat-free home – I don’t think he’d hurt a cat, but I think he’ll always chase cats…and drive them/owner crazy.

I’d say he’s about 50 lbs at this point, though I’m not sure he’ll grow that much more. He definitely needs a backyard and a doggie playmate is optimal! Most of all though, Eddie just wants to love someone and someone to love him!

He loves running and just learned to play fetch on Sunday. (he’s great at it!) He’s catching on to tug-o-war and really loves treats, especially chewy bones and peanut butter stuffed Squirrel Dudes.

Foster Dog #1: Eddie-Farm Hands Get Surprise!

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Jennie

UPDATE: After nearly 6 weeks at our house, Eddie was adopted to a Portland-based couple, who, I’m told, are madly in love with him. He gets full body shave downs to keep him cool in the summer and benefits from agility training. Having been with us for so long, we both shed a tear to see him go, but know that he’s in a really great situation. And since he tried to eat the cats, he kind of had to go.

Many of you have probably heard us talk about the Pixie Project before. If not, it’s the local animal rescue organization where we found the Mighty Smoosh. Since the time we adopted Newm, we’ve become friends with the organizers and try to support them in any way we can. This weekend, they sent a call out to have people come out to their family farm and build a fence for their new dog area. We responded.

While Aaron did some major manual labor during this weekend adventure, I helped in cleaning up and organizing one of the barns, hauling water for concrete, moving debris out of the way, etc. Needless to say, we were both very tired last night… and coming home from his second day of service today, Aaron is even more exhausted than I.

A funny thing happened while we were at the farm yesterday. Pixie Executive Director, Amy, asked if we were still interested in fostering. We were.

SURPRISE! She had a foster dog for us right there on site! So, we went to build a fence and came home with a 6-month old Border Collie/Shepard mix, who we have dubbed Eddie. (As in Eddie Vedder, of course) Eddie spent his first six months of life living on the end of a chain. Despite his not so storybook beginnings, he is a wonderfully loving, sweet dog who just needs an injection of love and affection and someone to patiently build his trust for humans back up. He is a little shy at first, but overall, very outgoing once you get to know him. His favorite activities include snuggling, kissing, playing ball and stretching out. He and Newman have had the time of their lives today, rough-housing, playing fetch, peeing on top of e/o’s pee… you know… things that dog brothers do.

At this point we don’t know how long he’ll be with us, but we’re so very happy we’re able to help him with his emotional stuff and give him some much needed love and affection!

Healthy Boy!

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Jennie

When we adopted our furry angel, Newman, from The Pixie Project last year, he had just had an entire round of shots and such. So, other than a brief visit to Dove Lewis when that little incident with the angry Golden Retriever occurred, we’d never been to the vet with Newman, nor knew, for sure, that he was a healthy guy other than the fact that he seemed okay.

Since August was his due date for all his updated vaccines, we took him in to the vet last night and we’re thrilled to find out that our guy is 100% healthy and in good shape. There is nothing wrong with his heart, lungs, hips, eyes, ears, etc. And, despite our feeling that perhaps his eye-sight is a teensy bit lacking, the doctor did an eye examine and saw only a “deep, beautiful retina!” So, perhaps if there was such a thing as doggy corrective lenses, he would need them, but since there’s not, he’ll just have to keep on chasing balls in the wrong direction and barking at shapes on walls. Nothing congenital or bad there…just slightly embarrassing moments for Mom and Dad!

The people at the vet’s office loved him, of course. I think he thought perhaps he’d entered Doggy Disney Land. Every new room he entered earned a treat and every shot and procedure he sat through earned another treat — Aaron was stocked up with treats too, so he was milking dad every time the vet would turn around. He was also told how cute he was at least 600 times… but we’re not proud or anything!

Newman is 100% healthy! YAY!

Sadie, Sadie Pretty Lady, Needs a Home that is Not Shady

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Jennie

Sadie has a smooshy Shar pei face just like Newman!

Most of you know that Aaron and I are kind of obsessed with our dog Newman. We got Newman from a rescue group called The Pixie Project. Since our adoption, we’ve become close with the founders, Amy and Karli, two beautiful, young, big-hearted entrepreneurs. Aaron and I have both contributed in some way(s) to helping their pets get adopted and really love helping out. We heart them. (Them being Amy and Karli AND the pets!) I, for instance, run their Facebook fan page which is all sorts of fun and entertainment. Amy told me yesterday that the last two pets I posted got adopted from people seeing them on the Facebook page! That is so rewarding to me!

Anyway, so they got this little girl in a couple weeks ago named Sadie. Sadie just happens to be a Shar-pei + Lab mix (which is what Newman is) and looks a whole lot like him, smooshy face and all. If we lived in a different house, I would take her in a heartbeat. I met her and she’s sweet as can be and Newman’s twin, skinnier sister! I love her. But as is, The Shoebox will not accomodate any further beings (so quit holding your breath for babies Kim, Mom, Mitzi!).

If you happen to know anyone who is in the market for a rescue, shop no further (in Portland) than Pixie and definitely consider Sadie. Poor thing already had one litter of pups and is only about one year old. Then, when they went in to spay her, they discovered she was pregnant again. Poor lady.

She was a woman of the streets, but really wants/needs a loving home now. Her complete profile can we found here on Petfinder.

The Day(ly)-Burget

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