Brent

Hello! Meet Brent, a three year old shorthaired cat. Brent may be three years old, but he has a lot of kitten playfulness in him. Brent is very energetic and inquisitive. Brent did not give off the 'lap cat' impression, but being a tom cat he would enjoy a warm lap from time to time.

Brent's ID# is A1639055. If you would like to come visit Brent and see if he is the right cat for you, bring the ID# to the personnel in the lobby and they will direct you to Brent's kennel. Brent is currently at the Eastside animal shelter and would love to go home with you.

Thunder

Hello. This is Thunder, a 2 year old female domestic medium hair cat. Thunder is love bug. She is also a trained house cat. Thunder came to the shelter because her previous owners were moving. When I met Thunder, she was shy at first and gave me some high pitched mews!

Although shy at first, Thunder and I made an instant connection when I began to scratch her behind the ears. She did not mind when I picked her up and took her to a bonding room. I held her for a while and then set her down. Being in a new place she enjoyed being under the chair for a few minutes and then started to explore. Thunder is the mixture of many cats. She has Himalayan type fur and a bit of orange cat in the lower right corner of her face. 

After exploring a while, I picked Thunder up and set her on my lap. She immediately sat down and put her head on my knee. She liked curling up in my lap and resting, and stayed there for about 20 minutes. She would get up and fuss a little-which seemed to be an indication that she has been attention starved. And in a way she has. Going from a comfortable home to the shelter would surprise any cat. With the way she warmed up to me and sat on my lap, it would be a fair assessment to say she would warm up nicely to a new home. Thunder is currently at the Eastside shelter with ID# A1641114. If you come to visit Thunder, bring the ID# to the lobby personnel and they will direct you to Thunder's kennel. 

Jackson

Hi! This is Jackson, a four year old Chinese Sharpei mix. Jackson is a calm dog. He did very well on a leash. I used a treat to teach him how to sit, and he responded well to my instructions. Jackson keeps his kennel very clean a sign that he is house trained. 

Jackson is also very attentive. For some information on the Chinese sharpe breed, check out the American Kennel Club website at http://www.akc.org/breeds/chinese_shar_pei/. Click here for some fun facts. 

Jackson's ID# is A1633390. He is located at the Eastside animal shelter. 

Bubba

Meet Bubba, a four year old male Anatolian shepherd dog. Bubba is fun loving dog that was super excited to get out of his kennel and stretch his legs. Anatolian shepherds are part of the working group of dogs per the American Kennel Club (see http://www.akc.org/breeds/anatolian_shepherd_dog/) 

According to the AKC, they originated in Turkey and were bred to be shepherd and guard dogs. They are loyal and good with children but need some supervision "around them in case they interpret rough plas as a need to guard 'his' child." Anatolians were also bred to make independent decisions while herding and can be a little slow in responding to commands. For more info follow the link to the ACK website given above.

Bubba enjoyed being out. He is good with the leash. Being a big dog, he does need to be held firmly on the leash. If you are interested in meeting Bubba, come to the eastside shelter. Take his ID# (A1573852) to one of the staff in the shelter lobby. They will point you to Bubba's kennel. 

The Three Musketeers!

It’s the Three Musketeers! Introducing Mia, Manni, and Mulan! Mia is a five year old cat, and Manni and Mulan are 2 years and 5 months male pit/terrier mixes. For each of their stories, read on!

Mia is a spayed domestic shorthair cat. My husband and I took her out the other day to visit and get acquainted. Mia likes to explore and is very nimble. She really enjoyed playing on the cat tower and sniffing around. She has a history of bladder stones which requires a special diet of Hills C/D which is not very expensive and is comparable to Iams cat food. Although this is a health condition, diet is a key to keeping this kitty happy. 

Volunteer Laure has worked with Mia and says that Mia likes to lick people-although she may not do that to everyone. Mia is the type of cat that would love to be in your house with a place to roam and love to share. Cats do not like change, and sometimes they can seem grouchy or indifferent when you meet them. Cats tend to be independent, but once they get used to their new home they can make excellent companion pets. If you are interested in visiting Mia, come to the Eastside Animal Shelter. Her ID# is A0938134. For more pictures of Mia click this link.

Musketeer number 2 is Manni. Manni is a 2 years and 5 month old dog. Although Manni has some pit traits, he does walk with his nose to the ground which is a characteristic of hound dogs.  He has been in foster care and learned to live in a house. He likes big pillows to rest on and a place to run an exercise. He would probably enjoy traveling and the great outdoors with you. From his foster experience, we know that he likes other dogs and is not a couch jumper. 

When I met Manni, he was at Lucky Paws at the Coronado mall in his kennel. Unlike some dogs who jump at you from their kennel, Manni just looked at me with a sweet smile. He was pretty decent on the leash too. Manni is currently located at Lucky Paws at the Coronado. His ID# is A1632679.

Musketeer number 3 is Mulan, also a pit/terrier mix. Mulan has also been in foster care and proven to be a decent house dog. He is a great dog with a big personality. When Mulan saw my camera, he tilted his head, perked up his ears and posed!

Seeing him in his kennel he would put himself right up to the door and look out with his head tilted down and these endearing doggy eyes. Lots of love and fun can be had with Mulan with careful attention given to drawing him out. 

He also seems like the type of dog that would like to go on adventures with his future owners. He is currently located at Lucky Paws at the Coronado Mall with ID# A1629904.

Mike

Hello! This is Mike. He is a seven year old smooth coated chihuahua. He has good energy but is pretty calm. A trend I have noticed in the shelter is that the chihuahuas like to be held! When I first met Mike he was being walked on a leash along with another dog Caitlin. He roamed the shelter with the volunteer enjoying his stroll and a chance to stretch his legs. When he came back he was being held and carried.

According to the American Kennel Club, chihuahuas "are alert dogs with terrier-like qualities. They are good with families if the children are gentle and patient." They are intelligent and do not require a lot of excercise. (see http://www.akc.org/breeds/chihuahua/ for more information) If you are interested in visiting or adopting him, Mike is currently located at the Eastside shelter with ID# A0884471.

Pebbles

Hello! This is Pebbles. Pebbles is a 5 year old female labrador retriever. Volunteer Nathan and I took her out of her kennel last Saturday. Pebbles is a happy dog. She is calm and knows how to sit. We discovered this when I asked Nathan "Does she know how to sit?" When I said "sit," she sat down!

Pebbles also appears to be very house trained. Pebbles does have a slightly crooked knee on the back right leg, but in walking and sitting down she had no problems. She is decently leash trained. She might need a little extra training, but golden retrievers are smart dogs and will be able to learn what you teach them. 

According to the American Kennel Club, golden retrievers are "intelligent and eager to please." They also need plenty of exercise due to their large size. For more information on golden retrievers, visit the AKC website. Pebbles is currently located at the Eastside shelter. Her ID # is A1635126.