Seeing Eye Dog and Her Blind Friend Hope to Find a Home with Room

Buster may night be able to see, but his beloved companion, Molly, is there to help him navigate the world. Now this dynamic duo - who are currently at the Noah Center in Stanwood, Washington - are hoping to find a home with room for two.

KOMO 4 News reported today that Buster and Molly found themselves at an animal shelter after they had been dumped. Fortunately for this bonded pair of dogs, NOAH 's staff saw them and took them in.

When NOAH took in the two dogs, staff members could tell that the dogs were different, but they weren't sure why. Eight-year-old Molly the beagle and beagle mix Buster were very closely bonded - and soon staff saw why: Buster couldn't see - and Molly is his seeing eye dog.

"Molly is a seeing eye dog, so for her brother she helps to make sure he doesn't get into situations that could be dangerous for him," stated Lani Kurtz, NOAH's adoption director.

Molly uses her body to guide Buster around - and NOAH is determined that the two dogs find a home together. While their first adoption didn't work out, staff remain hopeful for this canine couple.

NOAH's website described this canine couple:

Molly and Buster came to us from Chehalis, Washington as a couple of goofy and energetic beagles that have so much love and appreciation for life; a pair of friends we could all learn a lesson from. We knew that the two had an immense love for one another, but what we grew to find out was that Buster needed Molly for more than just a companion. Buster is blind, you see, and Molly is his eyes.

The two are a remarkable pair, Buster following Molly's lead around the property here at NOAH. The two couldn't be more friendly towards each other or towards us humans. Because the need for Molly is so high for Buster, the two must go together, but who would want to split them up? They are no longer spring chickens, and don't have a fondness for children, so a home without kids would be best.

Stop by The NOAH Center today and meet these two dogs; they will teach you a little something about the companionship of dog, and the love for others.

Kurtz added: "They have to go together. Buster needs Molly. We will keep them until we find that perfect place for them."

Can you offer a home to Buster and Molly? Their adoption fee is $200 for both of them - and on Mondays, there's a $50 discount for senior dogs.

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November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month in MD, VA, DC and the World

November is upon us and this month is special because international organizations are celebrating Adopt a Senior Pet month. CNN posted a video with celebrity senior dog Marnie and her owner Shirley. It is a great story about what Shirley Braha went through with her experience, expectations and surprises regarding the adoption of Marnie.

Dogs can spend quite a bit of their life in shelters waiting to be adopted. Most people tend to adopt puppies or younger dogs, and the seniors can sometimes wait a long time to be adopted, or simply wait out their time until they are showing signs of old age and die at the shelter. That is a pretty sad story, so here is some information to help interested people in adopting an older dog.

Older dogs tend to not have the usual problems with chewing, potty training, and adolescent personality issues. An older dog will not grow any bigger that what they are when adopted. An older dog may be easier to train, with their attention span a little longer than puppies. They are more experienced and there is a good chance that someone has worked with the dog while in the shelter to make them adoptable. The ASPCA continues this discussion by including ideas that support the previous statements, such as, they are super cuddly, they mess less, they settle into their surroundings more quickly, they may be more of a couch potato, and the new owners get to be a real hero, saving a dog that may not normally be saved.

The Senior Dogs Project website has state by state listings for adoption areas in Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, and even include a listing of organizations dedicated strictly to older senior dogs. In Maryland, House with a Heart - Pet Sanctuary is in Laytonsville, Maryland. Sher Polvinale created this sanctuary with her late husband, Joe, dedicated to give senior and special needs dogs a place to live out the rest of their lives comfortably. House with a Heart or HWAH has been featured on multiple television interview shows, which can be viewed here.

The Senior Dogs Project also includes a great list of agencies that can help find the perfect senior dog for adoption. This list includes WARL and the Washington Humane Society among others in Washington D.C. In Maryland, the Humane Society of Prince George’s County, and petharbor.com work hard to find homes for the seniors that end up in their shelters.

A Pet Lover’s Companion, shows a giant directory of everything that is pets in the Washington D.C. metro, Maryland and Virginia areas. There are plenty of ways in the D.C. Metro area to adopt a senior pet this month and help save a life.

In case there is not a lot of time in the schedule to go to shelters personally and look for the senior dog of choice, The Grey Muzzle Organization is dedicated to helping homeless senior dogs. If what folks are looking for is to help senior dogs without adopting one themselves, than the Grey Muzzle Organization also gives out grants once a year to non-profit organizations focused on helping senior dogs.

There is still a bark in an older dog, and why not let that older dog bark and lick and enjoy life with a new owner this month in the District instead of spending the time in a cage in a shelter waiting to die. This is not a time for violins, just a time for action, to save some senior dogs from loneliness, boredom and a lack of cuddles.
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God Made A Dog - One Of My Favorite Videos

This speech about our furry friends is perfect! Dogs hold such a special place in our lives. Everything said in this video is so true!

Listen to this special tribute to our favorite family members below!



Pictured below: Jonas, my 23-month-old Yorkie/Shih Tzu mixed. We rescued him from the Washington Humane Society, Washington, DC, on September 24, 2013, when he was 9-months-old.  He is adorable, and brings so much joy into my life!

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Endangered Asiatic Lion Rescued From Well

An endangered Asiatic lion was rescued by forest officials after it fell into a 60-foot deep well on a farm in Amrpur village in India, according to The Indian Express.

The 8-year-old male lion was roaming the property of Badhabhai Rabari at night when it slipped into the open well filled with water. The animal treaded water until forest officials could lower a rope bed into the water for it to stand on. Then, somehow officials managed to get two ropes around the animal and pull it out of the well and into a cage. Caters News Agency has video of the rescue:

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Adopt-A-Senior-Pet Month Roots for the Underdogs

(CNN) -- It's been said time and again that you can't teach an old dog new tricks, but what about giving one a new lease on life?

Animal rights organizations like the ASPCA and shelters nationwide have taken to observing November as Adopt-A-Senior-Pet Month. To mark that occasion, some of the top senior pooches on social media are taking the cause into their own hands ... er, paws.
Marnie, a 12-year-old Shih Tzu, is one of them.

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Shedd Aquarium's New Otter Pup Is The Sweetest Thing Ever

The Shedd Aquarium welcome their newest resident : an orphaned southern sea otter pup. Watch as she arrives at Shedd and gets to know her new family! Isn’t this the cutest thing you’ve seen all day?



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Iranian Dog Owners Face 74 Lashes if They Take Their Dog For A Walk

Dog owners could be arrested and subjected to 74 lashes if they are caught taking their pet for a walk or keeping one in their home under a proposed Iranian law.

A bill presented by 32 members of the Iranian Parliament claimed that owning a dog as a pet harms the country's Islamic culture because of their 'uncleanliness'.

Violators could be arrested if they are caught accompanying their pet in public and forced to pay a fine of up to 100 million rials, around £2,243, or RECEIVE 74 lashes.

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You Won't Believe Where This Guy Drove His Car to Rescue a Dog (Video)

If you saw a dog stuck in the middle of a canal, what would you do? Climbing down to get the dog might be one way to go, but how would you climb back up the steep walls while holding the pooch? Quite the conundrum. To this kind individual, however, the answer was simple: drive your car into the canal!

We’re not joking. This person saw the dog in need, jumped in their jeep and set out to save the day. We can’t imagine how the car got into the waterway … but we have to hand it to them, the drive-by rescue is pretty impressive. How cool would it be if every animal rescue involved a bright orange jeep that would magically appear and swoop the animal in need off to a better life? That would make for a great animal-rescue hero movie.

We just love seeing people going to extreme lengths to help out our fellow sentient beings. Our hats go off to you Orange Jeep Man (okay, maybe for the movie he’ll get a better name).

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When This Man's Girlfriend Gave Him An Ultimatum, He Chose The Dog

From dividing up belongings to moving out of a shared apartment, breakups can be tough. But what do you do when you have a furry friend to further complicate matters?

For Scott Ladauti, the decision was easy. When it came to choosing between salvaging his relationship and keeping his dog, he didn’t hesitate.

"When [my girlfriend] gave the ultimatum, it really wasn’t a question," he told HuffPost Live host Nancy Redd. "I lived in my car for, like, four days with my dog before my parents would let us come back to their house. But I would have been homeless with her forever."

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Internet Emits Collective 'Aww' For This Cat's Unique Face

The Internet is a great place for discovering outstanding felines around the world. From Grumpy Cat to Lil Bub, we love them all! So, who's the latest kitty to go viral?

Meet Monty! Due to a chromosomal mutation, this charming fellow was born without a nasal bridge — a condition that is responsible for his "signature" look. He luckily hasn't had any major breathing problems due to his nasal abnormality, but he does sneeze more than the average cat.

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Discovery Special to Air Man Eaten Alive by Anaconda

 (WXIA) -- The story started making the rounds on the Internet late Tuesday, but many people were skeptical. A new promo released by Discovery on Wednesday seemed to erase all doubt.

The network will present a special, "Eaten Alive," on December 7, featuring naturalist and filmmaker Paul Rosolie wearing what the network calls a "custom-built snake-proof suit" and allowing himself to be eaten by an anaconda.

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From an Anteater on a Leash to a Hippo that Gets Massages, Here Are the Weirdest Pets from Around the World

Lions and tigers and bears – oh my! There have always been people who have pushed the pet envelope. Elvis had a kangaroo. George Clooney kept company with a not-so-small potbelly pig. Tippi Hendren and her daughter, Melanie Griffith, owned a pet lion. There are plenty of people who think owning a cat or dog is just too boring. Instead, they bring home exotic, wild, or large game animals. Is it completely crazy or kinda cool? Maybe a little of both. You be the judge. Here are the weirdest pets from around the world.

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Heartbreaking: The Dignity in a Dog’s Final Moments

Minutes before shelter dogs are euthanized, Yun-Fei Tou makes a final haunting portrait.
Oct. 24, 2011 Image captured at 12:09 p.m., 1 hour and 54 minutes before the dog was euthanized. Yun-Fei Tou

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19 Dog-Friendly Stores Where You Can Shop With Your Pup

The other day I was walking my dog when I walked past the most gorgeous coat in the window of Anthropologie. It was pouring rain. Of course, I didn’t want to tie up my pup… but then, a retail miracle occurred! It turns out that Anthropologie is a dog-friendly store! Which got me thinking, what other stores also welcome canine shoppers? So here it is: the ultimate list of national stores that are dog friendly! Petco and Petsmart were left off in favor of stores with slightly more obscure dog policies (but don’t worry! you can still bring your dog into them!)

*Note: Many stores leave it up to the manager to decide whether their store allows dogs or not, not all of these stores will allow dogs. The best way to ensure you can bring your pooch inside is to call ahead and find out the specific store’s policy.

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