Orphans of the Storm® Dogs Are Ready for Fall

If you like taking autumn strolls to enjoy the changing leaf colors, think about adding a new walking buddy to your home! The dogs at Orphans of the Storm® are ready and waiting.

Maggie the ten-year-old Border Collie mix is a sweet senior. She was eager to come out for a walk and greeted me with a wagging tail. We headed straight for the woodland trail, where Maggie showed off what a good walking companion she is. She walks at a nice pace and doesn’t pull. She found a small bush with lots of stems and had a great time using it as a back-scratcher.

Maggie enjoys her walks

Maggie occasionally does a cute half walk/half run, which ends up looking more like a bunny hop. When we passed other dogs on our walk, Maggie seemed politely interested and gave one of them a quick sniff hello. Maggie likes attention and will gladly stay by your side while you pet her. If you’re looking for an older dog who still has plenty of pep in her step, come in soon to meet Maggie!

Maggie has such a sweet face

Jayda the five-year-old Boxer/Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix is a well-behaved girl. She was the best leash-walker I met this week; I don’t think she pulled even once. Jayda is friendly and likes to snuggle. Although she didn’t give me any doggy kisses at this early stage in our relationship, she did put her nose up to my face a couple times, and I could see her being very affectionate once she gets to know a person better.

Jayda following her nose

Jayda knows that the best place to relax is at the foot of a person’s seat. When we got about 3/4 of the way around the woodland trail, Jayda spotted a bench and immediately went over and lay down next to it. She was happy to get a side rub and scratch behind the ears while we relaxed. Since it was perhaps the last warm day we’ll be having for a while, Jayda got a quick rinse with the hose at the end of our walk and very nicely stood still for it. Stop by soon to say hello to Jayda!

Jayda’s happy to just hang out

Yuri the three-year-old Husky mix is a very handsome boy with a playful nature. He was excited to come outside and quickly led the way to the off-leash run. He followed his nose around for a while, but then went back to the gate and looked at me like, “Are we going for a walk now?” So we did!

Yuri knows he’s handsome

Yuri, being a Husky, could potentially be a good running buddy. I started to jog with him around the woodland trail, but we both determined it was too hot for that. Yuri gave me a quick doggy hug before we continued on our way. Yuri would do best as the only dog in an adult home. If that description fits you, come in soon to meet Yuri!

Yuri leading the way through the forest

McGregor the one-year-old Labrador Retriever/Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix was described as “awesome” by one of the other volunteers before I took him out. And he is indeed a good boy! McGregor can be a little bark-y inside his kennel to get your attention, but he was quiet and calm while we were out. McGregor is one of those dogs who truly smiles, and it is so cute.

McGregor knows how to cheese for the camera

McGregor seems like a pretty easy-going guy. He walks nicely on the leash, gives doggy kisses, and gets along with other dogs. He previously shared his kennel, so he could go to a home with or without another dog. He was happy to stay by my side, both while we were walking and when we were taking a break on the bench. Be sure to say hi to McGregor on your next visit to the shelter!

McGregor will happily follow you wherever

I also saw Bella, Candice, Coal, Courage, Daffodile, Ginger, O’Shea, Snuffles, Weezie, and Zoey.

Orphans of the Storm® Dogs Enjoy a Good Walk

It was a beautiful day to be outside and enjoy the nice weather, and the dogs at Orphans of the Storm® agreed!

Blanche the eight-year-old chocolate Labrador Retriever mix is incredibly sweet. When she saw me coming in her direction with the leash, she politely sat at the gate to her kennel and patiently waited for me to put the leash on before moving. She is super easy to walk and doesn’t pull at all. If you start petting her while she’s walking, she’ll stop where she is and enjoy the attention.

Blanche has the most loving face

Blanche had a good time exploring the off-leash run, but would come back to me every couple of minutes to check in and get an encouraging pat on the back. She was also happy to give the occasional doggy kiss. Blanche seems to do well with other dogs–in fact, she barely acts like they’re there! She walked right under another dog’s chin and just kept on walking, but didn’t mind when that dog sniffed her more. Blanche is missing some fur on her face and tail, but that doesn’t dampen her spirits at all. If you’re looking for a sweet, older companion, be sure to say hi to Blanche!

Blanche enjoys walking in the woodlands

Pete the nine-month-old Wire-Haired Terrier mix is a fun boy. When he realized it was his turn to go out, he started jumping up and down inside his kennel. As soon as I put the leash on, he gave me a doggy hug and then quickly led us on our way. After that initial burst of excitement, though, Pete calmed down and turned out to be a pretty great walking buddy.

Pete coming to say hello

Pete romped around the off-leash run and investigated underneath and behind the bushes. When I asked if he was ready to go for a walk, he gave me another doggy hug in response, which I took as a yes. As we made our way around the woodland preserve, Pete was happy to take multiple cuddle breaks. He particularly enjoyed getting his hips scratched. Come in soon to see if Pete is the pup for you!

Pete is very content to sit in the sun and be pet

Pike the two-year-old Treeing Walker Coonhound mix is very much a scent hound. It was hard to get a picture of his adorable face because he almost always had his nose to the ground, following an invisible scent trail. Pike is still learning his leash manners and can pull a little when he’s on a walk, but if you’re a quick walker then you can keep up with him.

Pike will follow his nose wherever it goes

Pike is a friendly guy whose tail is almost always wagging. He didn’t bark at all while we were out and mostly just seemed happy to be outside. Pike spent some time in a foster home with another dog, so he could go to a home with or without another pooch. If you’re looking for an active dog, be sure to say hi to Pike!

Pike takes his sniffing seriously

I also saw Bella, Buddie, Carlos, Daffodile, Lucy, Max, Merlin, Oliver, Shyanne, and Snuffles.

Orphans of the Storm® Super Sweet Dogs

I guess I had particularly good instincts this week, because each dog I walked at Orphans of the Storm® ended up being one of the sweetest dogs I’ve met! If you’re looking for a cuddle buddy, there are lots of sweeties to choose from right now.

Bonnett the five-year-old Australian Cattle Dog mix is a cutie. She barks a little from inside her kennel, but that’s just to get your attention. She didn’t make a peep the entire time I was out with her. Bonnett was a little shy at first, but warmed up after a few minutes. She spent some time exploring underneath the bushes in the off-leash run but eventually came over to spend some time with me.

Bonnett in the shade

Bonnett loves going for walks. When I said, “Do you want to go for a walk?” she jumped up and put her front paws on me with her little stub of a tail wagging enthusiastically. Bonnett is a good leash-walker who likes to walk at a quick pace but doesn’t pull. She was previously sharing her kennel with another dog, so she could go to a home with or without another dog. Be sure to say hi to Bonnett on your next visit to the shelter!

Bonnett following her nose

Oliver the two-year-old Treeing Walker Coonhound mix looks like a bundle of energy when he’s inside his kennel, but after his initial burst when he first comes out, he’s actually pretty calm. Oliver likes to cuddle and joined me on the bench a couple of times. He’s happy to give doggy kisses.

Oliver says, “May I join you up here?”

Oliver and I took a stroll around the woodland preserve. Oliver walked nicely on the leash and occasionally looked up at me, which is a good sign that he’ll take cues from his new owner. He liked taking breaks every once in a while for a good scratch on the back. Hounds can be talkative, but Oliver wasn’t when we were out. Come in soon to meet Oliver!

I’d say Oliver was pretty happy on his walk

Andy the eight-year-old Border Collie mix is such a sweetheart. He was resting on his doggy bed when I came by his kennel, but got up to say hello. He was a little nervous when I showed him the leash, but after a minute or so of petting him and telling him it would be just fine, Andy let me hook him up and we went on our way.

Andy coming over to cuddle

Andy walks on the slow side (he has arthritis) but still seems to enjoy being out and about. The longer he was outside, the more his tail wagged. Andy is so precious. Whenever I started petting him, he would keep leaning into me and tuck his head against me. Andy looks a little sad right now, but once he gets some TLC and a nice bath, he will look and feel so much better. Make sure to say hi to Andy on your next trip to the shelter!

Andy is ready to head to a loving home

I also saw Bella, Coal, Cody, Daffodile, Josh, Lucy, the other Lucy, Ramsey, Roxy, and Waggles.

Orphans of the Storm® Special and Extra-Special Dogs

Every dog is special, but Orphans of the Storm® has a couple extra-special dogs right now who are looking for extra-special homes.

Miagi the four-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix is a super nice boy. He was very patient when getting his leash put on and was a good walking buddy overall. He pulled occasionally when we were making our way around the woodland trail, but for the most part he just stayed a step or two ahead of me.

Can’t resist Miagi’s adorable face!

Miagi loves attention. He’ll happily stay by your side as long as you’re petting him. He also enjoyed getting a quick rinse from the hose and stood still very nicely (some dogs aren’t so eager to get wet). When I sat down on a bench and invited Miagi to join me, he hopped up and then over–so maybe he would be a natural at agility! Miagi is a handsome and fun boy who is ready to head home. Be sure to say hi to Miagi on your next visit!

Miagi often has one ear up, one ear down

Tricycle the eight-year-old Labrador Retriever mix is one of the extra-special pooches. As you may have guessed from his name, Tricycle gets around on three legs (two front, one back). But he moves around just fine! In fact, he was walking faster than I was and I had to hurry to keep up. He enjoyed sniffing around and exploring and didn’t seem at all deterred by the fact that he’s one leg short.

Tricycle standing at attention

Tricycle is very friendly. He greeted me with a wagging tail and gave me a couple doggy kisses. When we were in the off-leash run, he came when called. Tricycle has only been at the shelter for a couple weeks, but he’s such a good-natured boy that he’s been to off-site events already. Stop in soon to see if Tricycle is the one for you!

Tricycle wondering if I have a treat somewhere

Wombat the six-year-old Hound mix is an energetic guy. He hopped up and down when he realized it was his turn to come out for a walk and we were quickly off and running! We first stopped in the off-leash run, where Wombat scampered around and explored behind the bushes. When I said, “Do you want to go for a walk?” he immediately went straight to where the leash was hanging over the gate and poked it with his nose. What a smarty!

Wombat says, “Hi there!”

Wombat would be a good running partner. For the first two-thirds of the woodland trail, I was able to keep up with Wombat by either walking quickly or jogging slowly. By the last third, we were both hot and slowed to a more normal walking pace. Wombat didn’t pay much attention to any of the dogs we passed. If you’re looking for a new exercise buddy, come in soon to meet Wombat!

Wombat’s ears flying in the wind

Cody the ten-year-old Labrador Retriever mix has more energy than you might think, given his senior age. He was happy to take the lead as we headed towards the off-leash run. Once we were in there, Cody followed his nose around and enjoyed being in the sunshine.

Cody’s lovable face

Cody is fluffy and has a cute, sweet face. He liked getting scratched behind his ears and between his shoulders. Cody doesn’t seem overly fond of other dogs, but was easily refocused. Cody is looking for a loving home where he can enjoy his golden years in comfort. Stop in soon to meet him!

Cody’s curly tail wagging

Waggles the seven-year-old Labrador Retriever/Mountain Cur mix is the other extra-special dog. She too is on three legs, but two back and one front. On uneven surfaces she can be a little hesitant, understandably, but on a smooth surface like the concrete in the parking lot, she was practically running. One of the great things about dogs is how resilient they are. Waggles doesn’t feel sorry for herself, so you don’t need to feel sorry for her either.

Waggles is a lapdog

Waggles is super affectionate. When I put her leash on, she immediately started licking my hands and arms. When we sat down in a shady spot in the grass, she covered my face in doggy kisses and then snuggled in my lap. She even rested her chin on my shoulder for a while. Waggles may not have a perfect front leg, but she could certainly be the perfect pooch for you! Come in soon to find out.

Waggles is on the move!

I also saw Bella (my favorite), Coal, Daffodile, Grunge and Oscar (who are so cute I can’t even handle it!), Honey Lamb, Josh, Ramsey, Weezie (my other favorite), and Zoey.