Pets in Need

Ralph

I am a two year old, male neutered Lhasa Apso.

I arrived at the shelter back in July 2009, lost, alone and terribly afraid of everybody. I didn’t like anyone approaching me or touching me. I was very distrustful of people and show my fear by acting out (Yes, I tried to bite!!!)

The shelter staff have been working with me on this and my circle of “people I like” is slowly growing. I am improving every day and I think it’s about time to start searching for my forever home.

But just so you know, I will pick you, you will not pick me!!! I need to be very selective so here is my wish list:

1. A quiet, adult home with not many visitors
2. Definitely no children (This younger generation just isn’t for me)
3. No other pets (I will need your undivided attention)
4. A fenced yard (I’m super fast)
5. Lots of toys (I love to rip the stuffing out of them)

One last piece of advice, you cannot force yourself upon me. I need to get to know you on my own terms. You might have to visit with me a few times.

So if you like what you see and meet all my requirements come down to the shelter and see if “I pick you.”

I am not in the viewing area so you will have to inquire about me at the front desk.

Ralph

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Manuche

Hello, my name is Manuche, I've been here at the shelter since January 13th, 2009. Everyone here at NFHS is friendly and all but it's still not what I want for the rest of my life. I want more than anything to have a home to call my own. That has been my only wish in the long time that I have been here. Even though I've been here for such an extensive amount of time, the shelter staff and volunteers have never given up on me where as if I was at another shelter it's possible I could have been put to sleep because of the length of time I've been here. I am very grateful to NFHS for keeping faith that eventually I will find the right home, no matter how long it takes.

I wish people wouldn't judge me til they get to know me. My mood changes when I'm in different situations. For example, some people may have met me a while back when I was in the stray adoption room in a cage. Day and night I was surrounded by other cats in cages and as many people know, other cats scare me. When I'm scared I get aggressive and people sometimes get the impression that I'm a mean cat, but I'm really not.

One day someone will come along and see the real me, just like my friends here at the shelter. When I'm in an area with no other animals, my friends say I am such a sweetie pie. I love to play and cuddle with anybody who will love me. I love people but I only feel comfortable showing my affection when there aren't any other animals around.I need people to be patient with me so I can trust them and feel comfortable.

I've had a very difficult year, nobody seems to want me, everyone thinks I'm mean. To add to my sad story, I have recently found out that I have ruptured the cruciate in my right back leg. I'll still live a normal life but if I don't get surgery, then as I get older I'll have severe arthritis. Right now I have a very bad limp, and it is painful to walk. My friends at the Adoption Centre are collecting money so that I can have my surgury. I'm living ina foster home until I can have my surgery.

All I need is a forever home where I am the only pet and the people can understand that it takes me a little time to trust. I have so much love to give

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