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Comment by Linda Watkins on November 12, 2009 at 8:18pm

One of our long-term fosters; it was a nice way for the summer to end:

http://www.kval.com/news/local/69921102.html

EUGENE, Ore. - Hattie Yeager says it's like something out of an Animal Planet TV show--her cattle dog Misty is safe at home, 18 months after the cattle dog ran away.

"It's just amazing, you can't even describe it," said the Eugene woman. "It's just like thinking your old friend is gone for the rest of your life and you get her back. It's like having a second chance."

Misty, nicknamed Mimi, was by Yeager's side for 13 years. Yeager bought her while living on Fort Gordon, an Army base in Augusta, Georgia. Since she couldn't keep her in the barracks, Yeager boarded the dog at a friend's house--often staying the night to spend time with her puppy.

Yeager navigated life with Misty by her side, moving from Georgia to Washington to Oregon, getting married and giving birth to two children.

But it was nothing compared to journey the cattle dog would take over the past two years.

In January 2008, the Yeager family moved into a house in West Eugene. Yeager, pregnant with her third child at the time, thought the backyard was secure.

Then 13-year-old Misty found a way out, as dogs are wont to do, escaping from the backyard. Yeager and her children were heartbroken.

"In my heart, we always kept looking," she said.

Two months later, Yeager got a glimmer of hope. She believes she spotted Misty in a news story about Lane County Animal Services. By the time her husband got to the shelter, the dog was no longer there.

Shelter manager Tom Howard says without a case number, there's no way of knowing if Misty was at the shelter. But for Yaeger, it was the first sign that her beloved dog was still alive.

Unbeknowst to the Yeagers, Misty was found wandering along Highway 34 near Corvallis that April. The Heartland Humane Society contacted the Philomath-based Pet Adoption Network to find a home for the dog.

By this time, Misty had gone blind due to progressive retinal atrophy, a genetic disease found in cattle dogs.

Because of that disability, "we figured we would probably have her forever," said Linda Watkins, a PAN volunteer. "A dog like that we'll keep in foster until the end comes."

Watkins found a foster home for Misty in Klamath Falls, where she lived until this fall.

That's when Yeager learned about the Web site petfinder.com, which posts pictures of animals up for adoption.

"The minute we clicked on, she was the first one on there," said Yeager. "Both my oldest son and I were like, 'That's Misty!'"

The dog in the photo, called Iris, had more gray fur, but Yeager was 98% sure the dog was hers. She exchanged e-mails with Watkins before driving to Klamath Falls to see the dog and convince the other 2% more.

"Instantly when I saw her, I was like, 'That's Mimi," said Yeager. "Everything was Misty. When you scratch her back she'll back into you."

"That's a first for me," said Watkins. "I've been doing rescue for about 10 years now. I've placed a lot of dogs. You hear stories like this every once in awhile but you never expect this to happen."

The Pet Adoption Network is a rescue organization that takes great care to place dogs in suitable homes. So before Yeager could adopt Misty, she filled out a three page application. A PAN volunteer also visited her home.

The Yeagers passed with flying colors and brought Misty home in early November.

"I don't know how long we'll have her," said Yeager. "But I told my husband the first night, if I have her for a day, that would be enough, cause we really missed her."

Comment by Christina Vitazko on October 25, 2009 at 1:20pm

This sweet guy was found running along the highway in Western Washington 2 weeks ago. No collar, no microchip, thin and in need of a friend. Picked up by a good sam who didn't want to take him to the high-kill shelter, she's currently fostering him in an outdoor kennel, but can't keep him! She does feral cat resuce/rehab and the energetic young guy is upsetting the cats to say the least.
She got him neutered, had a vet check, and is working on getting some weight on him. He's about 35lb, thinks he's a lap dog, and loves everyone (and yes he has an underbite!). Our best guess is pit/lab mix? Age is guesstimated around 1-2 yrs old. He's not food or toy aggressive, wants to play with other dogs and thinks cats are fun to bark at. If you can help us find a foster home, or even better...a forever home, let me know!

Comment by Cyndi on September 15, 2009 at 2:07pm

Wow! This is a great group...what lucky DOGS!! I volunteer with Oregon Friends of Shelter Animals (OFOSA). We post all our dogs on PetFinder.com and we have a network of over 100 dog foster homes. I will post one of our more needy dogs on here for everyone to consider. If you know of a home that would be open to any of our dogs please feel free to contact me. Also, if you are interested in fostering in the Hillsboro area (our fosters are located from Banks to Gresham) let me know. Thanks! Cyndi

Comment by Linda Watkins on August 19, 2009 at 9:26pm

I "think" we found foster homes -- well, we lost one boy in Idaho....shelter staff "error"....they didn't know that he had rescue confirmed :-( but we're getting another male from ID (anyone coming from Boise to Portland in the next few days?); have a place for the female at Williamette H.S.; the male at Marion County shelter is good; the female in Red Bluff was transferred to another shelter & if she gets in trouble again I'll be notified; and the little red girl who is with her owners, but unwanted has a foster space as soon as we can get her out...no more cattle dogs for a month or so, please!

Comment by Barbara and Ruby the 'Silky' one on July 10, 2009 at 10:42pm

any foster parents out there wanting to help?

Comment by Sidney (and her mom Kim) on June 29, 2009 at 7:50pm

Max...what a character...this boy REALLY wants a family of his own!! He is full of wiggles and energy and really just wants to be with people! He says that Lexidog is "ok", but biy would he love for an energetic person to come and adopt him soooon!!!

Comment by Barbara and Ruby the 'Silky' one on June 20, 2009 at 1:27am

Petunia is my foster child this week. She may have lost one eye but don't let that stop U from meeting her. she is a 1 year old playful, loving chihuahua mix who likes other dogs and cats too. Can be a little protective of her toys so not a good choice for a family with young kids.
Could be a little barky if left in an apt so consider that as well. She will be at the Tualatin petsmart adoption day Saturday from 11-5 She is a great dog ..could she be yours????

Comment by Barbara and Ruby the 'Silky' one on June 20, 2009 at 1:20am

What a smile..who could resist!

Comment by Piotr on June 18, 2009 at 4:39pm

Annabelle is a 5 year old Vizsla and Doberman mix who's family lost their house and now Annabelle needs a new home. Annabelle is good with other dogs and kids over 6, but please no kitties. This beautiful girl is smart, knows her basic commands and is housebroken. Annabelle would love a place to run and stretch her long legs, her mix of breeds love to keep busy and love exercize. Take Annabelle outside and get to know her today.

Annabelle is house trained and spayed/neutered.

Comment by Born Again Dog Rescue on May 12, 2009 at 1:14pm

2 beautiful dogs are looking for their forever homes...
You can check them out here... http://www.bornagaindogrescue.com/Adoptables.html

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