DOGS IN NEED OF LOVING HOMES The animals displayed on our site are not a always a complete listing of animals in Heavenly Creatures' care.  At times, there are more animals available whose profiles and pictures have not yet been posted.  For a complete list, or to arrange a viewing appointment, call 739-0077.

Sassy Sassy Posted July 25th, 2010 Please note: We are looking for a home that has another dog for company for Sassy, as she has never been without other dogs, and loves their company. Sassy has not been used for hunting and will only be adopted to a person or family who intend to keep her as a house pet. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Sassy is a purebred spayed Gordon Setter who was born on Oct. 24, 2008. She is a slight girl who weighs about 45 pounds. Sassy came to us with her mom, Holly, because their owners were no longer in the position to care for them. Sassy is great with other other dogs (she's had no exposure to cats, though). Sassy is kennel trained, housetrained, and not too bad on leash, but she could use some help with basic obedience (her foster mom is working on it with her and thinks she is a fast learner). Like most setters, Sassy is very affectionate and active, and would do best with a family who can provide plenty of exercise, and give her lots of cuddles. A home without small children may be best, as Sassy may unintentionally knock down a small child in her exuberance. If you are interested in meeting Sassy, please call us at 739-0077. Pepper Pepper *** Please note that Pepper is not under Heavenly Creatures' care. This is a courtesy posting for our friends at  Central Paws in Grand Falls Pepper is a 30 pound, 6 year old, neutered, fully vaccinated, microchipped mix breed. Pepper is great with other dogs, as long as they are friendly with him, gets along well with cats. Pepper is uncomfortable with very young children, older children are great. Pepper loves to play, he is very young at heart. Pepper enjoys going for a ride in the C-A-R and going for a W-A-L-K and enjoys a good cuddle. Pepper needs a home who will take the responsiblity for ensuring he will be on good quaility dog food, get regular check ups and vaccinations, regular grooming. Preference will be given to someone with another dog for him to play with and who has a fenced in yard ... or someone with no other pets but plenty of time to spend with him. If you are interested in learning more about Pepper with the hopes of adopting him, please contact us at c.p.humanesociety@nl.rogers.com or call us at 709-486-2495 (this is a message machine only).   Bambi Bambi Update: July 18, 2010 We're happy to report that Bambi is now safely in HC's custody. She recently went to her trial adoptive home! Good luck Bambi! Bambi's Story: July 10, 2010 This sweet girl is Bambi. Bambi is living in the same conditions are were Gus, Rocky, Lucy, Lady, and Bandit. She is 100% homeless, eeking out a life in the cold of northern Labrador. She appears thin and her coat is not very thick. We are hoping to soon get this young girl to the safety of Heavenly Creatures. Before we can do that, we need a foster home for her. Bambi is a young dog who we estimate to be approximately 4-6 months old. Recently, a group of veterinarians visited the community where Bambi is living and generously examined, vaccinated and spayed/neutered some of the dogs there. Bambi was one of the lucky ones to be included in this group. Her caregiver in the community tells us she is a lovely dog who is great around people and other dogs. If you'd like to foster or adopt Bambi once she arrives in St. John's please call us at 739-0077 or email info@heavenlycreatures.ca     Tyson Tyson Tyson's Story: June 14, 2010 Tyson is a neutered male Lab cross who was adopted from Heavenly Creatures six years ago when he was two. Tyson is being returned because he still has lots of exuberance, and his current owners are afraid that because of his size, he may accidentally harm their toddler by knocking him down. Here is a note from Tyson's current owner: Tyson is, and has always been, a wonderful, loyal companion. He loves walks, the dog park, the pond, and anywhere you’ll take him. Tyson is a healthy dog who weighs between 80 and 90 lbs. Tyson prefers to be in the middle of things as opposed to being on the side-lines -he loves being part of the family. We have trusted him around our son, nieces, and nephews and he has never shown any aggression towards any of them. Tyson does guard through alerting you to any strangers or knocks on the door, but he is actually a very passive and submissive animal." If you can provide Tyson with a loving foster or adoptive home, please call 739-0077 or email info@heavenlycreatures.ca Felix (formerly Larry) Felix (formerly Larry) *** A Special thanks goes out to the animal-loving folks at Exit Realty (www.exitrealtynl.com). Exit has set up a special $2000 fund for the Labrador dogs at St. John's Veterinary Hospital for Heavenly Creatures to use toward their care. We are very grateful for the support of this caring company. ***  Update: May 28, 2010 Felix had his first vet visit, and deworming treatment last night. Other than a bit of soft poop - probably from the worms and the change of diet - he appears healthy. If you are interested in adopting Felix, please call us at 739-0077 or e-mail info@heavenlycreatures.ca Update: May 25, 2010 Felix has finally arrived safe and sound! He will be seeing a vet tomorrow, and we'll have another update for you then. We are sure that there is husky in Felix, and we suspect that there is possibly Lab, and Border Collie in him somewhere, too. We estimate that he will grow be between 40-50 pounds when fully grown. We are so happy that he has finally made it into our care. He has been renamed Felix by his foster family and they have sent us this update: "Felix (aka Larry) is doing great! He has about half of his adult teeth but there's still lots of puppy teeth so I'm guessing he's about four and a half to five months old. He has a great temperament and he's very gentle and submissive. He is Mr. Personality and is providing us with a lot a laughs around here! He's doing great with house training too! He almost always goes to the door and scratches to get out now! Felix is also great with kids. The neighbors have two small boys and he absolutely loves them! He is going to make some lucky family very happy!" Larry (aka Felix) has been through quite an ordeal to get here. Read about his journey below. Update: March 19, 2010 It's been quite a week for Larry and his friends. This poor pup had been taken in only to but put outside again to fend for his own in the freezing Labrador weather. It turns out Larry likely has a severe bladder infection. He has not been seen for a few days and we are all praying someone can find him and send him down to us here in St. John's. We were heartbroken to hear this news. Can you help by donating even a dollar or two to their cause? These poor pups have already seen enough hardship in their lives. We hope that from here on it's only treats, naps, love and long walks for them.    To donate via PayPal:      Big thanks to Laurel Anne, Adam and Vinod for their rescue efforts on behalf of these abandoned puppies. Larry's Story: March 3, 2010 Larry is a 10 week old puppy who was rescued from a terrible life outdoors by a caring individual in a northern Labrador community.  Below is a note from the man who took little Larry in, explaining his situation: "I must tell you this; last month there was a puppy laying all curled up in front of the school's main door for 3 days and it was raining heavily.  Later the principal's wife told me that  some children were beating him with hockey sticks. I saw this puppy barely move in those 3 days that he was outside our school door. He was cold and shivering and all curled up like a shrimp. When my roommate and I heard that he was being beaten up by kids, we thought that he would end up dying so we brought him home. After having milk and some chicken he felt better and warm. He is black in colour and has a white patch along the centre of the forehead. He needs a responsible home." These kinds of situations break our hearts. We are trying to get Larry on a flight down from Labrador but due to the cold weather and limited availability of flights, we aren't sure when he could be arriving. It could be any day now, or it could not be for another month or more.   Ben the Bichon cross Ben the Bichon cross Update: July 27, 2010 Ben has his own Facebook page! To view it, CLICK HERE He also has a YouTube video. To view his video, CLICK HERE What a technology savvy pup! Update: June 14, 2010 Ben was neutered, and had 11 teeth extracted last week. He only has six left - he was already missing twenty four, so the vet thinks he had dental work done years ago. He must have been owned by someone good at some point. Ben does have a collapsing trachea (there's not much you can really do for them) so he must be walked with a harness instead of a leash. Helping Ben has cost us over $1000 in vet care thus far; if you are able to donate something towards his medical costs, please see the bottom of his profile for ways to donate. Ben's foster mom just sent us this update: Ben is doing really well after his teeth extraction and neutering. He's not nippy anymore, is terrific on a leash, comes when called, and is house trained. I don't think he'd do well in a house where everyone is gone all day since he can't hold his bladder for more than 7 hours tops, but other than that he's terrific! He's just an old guy that needs love :) Ben is looking for a retirement home where he can spend his golden years in comfort being doted on - could that be with you? Update: June 7, 2010 Ben is an older dog, and may have some health problems; he may have a collapsing trachea, and/or a heart problem. We are taking Ben for further vet care to get to the bottom of his problems, and will update you as soon as we know more. * Please note: Ben is not suitable for a home with children. If you are interested in meeting Ben, please call us at 739-0077 or email info@heavenlycreatures.ca Ben's Story:  June 3, 2010 Ben was found scared and lonely. He had been picked up as a stray, impounded, and was not claimed. Luckily, Heavenly Creatures was able to take him in. Whoever owned Ben should be ashamed. He is unneutered, his nails were severely overgrown, his coat was a sheet of mats. Also, his teeth are in dire need a good cleaning, and he may need some extractions. Ben might need a lot of help, and his vet bills could be quite high. We will post an update about Ben soon. HOW TO HELP US HELP BEN: Via PayPal:    Call St. John's Vet Hospital at 722-7766 or visit the clinic which is located at 335 Freshwater Rd. in St. John's; they are open until 9 p.m. during the weekdays, and until 3 p.m. on Saturdays (you simply tell them that you'd like to make a donation to Heavenly Creatures for Ben; please leave your name and mailing address with the clinic if you'd like a tax receipt.) Send an e-mail money transfer to info@heavenlycreatures.ca, or send a cheque (Heavenly Creatures, P.O. Box 882, Station C, 354 Water St., A1C 1C0) . For all the ways to donate, please see our Donate page. Cooper Cooper Update: June 9, 2010 New Pictures of Cooper have been added! What a cutie! His foster home writes: "Cooper is a very sweet dog. He is very affectionate and gentle. He loves getting his belly rubbed, and curling up on the couch. He is a great dog that has lots of love to give." Some things we have observed about Cooper: "He seems to get along great with other dogs. He pulls a little on the leash, which we are working on. He knows his basis commands, and is pretty eager to please. He does jump on people if they come to the door, but  it's just out of excitement. We've left Cooper alone in the house for a few hours with no problems. " If you would like to meet Cooper, call us at 739-0077 or email info@heavenlycreatures.ca Cooper's Story: June 4, 2010 Cooper is a small mixed-breed dog who we rescued today from a local pound. Heavenly Creatures had Cooper neutered, and he has just gone to a foster home. His vet estimates that he is four or five years of age. We should have better pictures, and a some personality details for you soon. Bandit Bandit *** Special thanks goes out to the animal-loving folks at Exit Realty (www.exitrealtynl.com). Exit has set up a special $2000 fund for the Labrador dogs at St. John's Veterinary Hospital for Heavenly Creatures to use toward their care. We are very grateful for the support of this caring company. Update: July 17th, 2010 We're thrilled to report that Bandit went to a trial adoptive home tonight. Our fingers are crossed that this works out for him. Update: July 5th, 2010 Bandit needs a foster home! He is currently staying at a boarding kennel because he has nowhere else to go. Bandit would do best in a foster home with no male dogs, and no cats. If you think you can look after this beautiful boy temporairly while we search for the right adoptive home, please call us at 739-0077 or e-mail info@heavenlycreatures.ca Update: May 28, 2010 Bandit was neutered, and examined today; he has a clean bill of health. If you would like to meet Bandit, call us at 739-0077 or email info@heavenlycreatures.ca Update: May 22, 2010 Bandit arrived today! He is now safe and sound with Heavenly Creatures, and we'll have more updates for you soon. Bandit's Story: May 1, 2010 Bandit is a homeless dog trying to eek out a life in the cold of northern Labrador. We are working on getting Badger to St. John's and getting him into our care. We've sent kennels to the kind individuals looking out for Bandit (and for Lady too, also listed on this page) and are now depending on the availability of flights to get these dogs down to us. We have not formally assessed his temperament but are assured by those feeding him that he is a wonderful dog.  While waiting for Bandit (and Lady) to secure flights, we need to raise some money for his vet care (neuter, exam, supplies), and we need to arrange a foster home for when he arrives. More information will be posted soon. Can you take Bandit into your home, or help with his veterinary expenses? HOW TO HELP US HELP BANDIT:  Via PayPal:     Call St. John's Vet Hospital at 722-7766 or visit the clinic which is located at 335 Freshwater Rd. in St. John's; they are open until 9 p.m. during the weekdays, and until 3 p.m. on Saturdays (you simply tell them that you'd like to make a donation to Heavenly Creatures for Badger; please leave your name and mailing address with the clinic if you'd like a tax receipt.) Send an e-mail money transfer to info@heavenlycreatures.ca, or send a cheque (Heavenly Creatures, P.O. Box 882, Station C, 354 Water St., A1C 1C0). For all the ways to donate, please see our Donate page. Thank you all very much for thinking about Bandit! Casey Casey Update, July 1st, 2010 Casey is a sweet young dog who needs an active, loving home. Casey came to us in late April of this year from a family who thought she was going to be a smaller Poodle mix; they found her too big, and high-energy for their lifestyle. We were short on foster care at the time, so she spent about a month in a boarding kennel before going to a wonderful foster home. Heavenly Creatures recently had Casey spayed. All she needs now is an adoptive home - could she share your home and heart? We've just added some new pictures of Casey all dressed up for last weekend's HC Walk-A-Thon - look how cute she is! Facts About Casey: Casey is less than a year old, and is approx. 18-20 lbs. Casey is currently eating Iams. Casey is kennel-trained. Casey gets along well with the other dog in her foster home - as you can see, she enjoys playing tug-of-war! If you think Casey might be the right match for your family, please call us at 739-0077 or e-mail info@heavenlycreatures.ca Griffin Griffin **ADOPTION PENDING** Update: June 30, 2010 Griffin is now in his new foster home. We'll post another update soon. Update: June 16, 2010 We are sad to say that Griffin's trial adoptive home didn't work out. We're told that Griffin, once he escapes your grasp (or escapes out the front door), likes to chase cars. This is not something the current family is willing to work on. Griffin now needs a foster or adoptive home where this behaviour can be monitored. Update: June 4, 2010 Griffin is in a trial adoptive home. Our fingers are crossed for him! We should know soon whether he's going to be made a permanent part of the family. Griffin's Story: May, 2010 Griffin is a Heavenly Creatures dog who was returned to us due to separation anxiety; he was adopted from us as a puppy in early 2007. Griffin is a very sweet dog but needs a home with someone who is home all day, or a home which has another dog for company for him. Griffin's family loved him dearly, but their situation changed and Griffin couldn't handle being left alone during the daytime - he'd howl while they were gone. Griffin is a 35-40 lbs Lab mix who was born in December of 2006. He is house trained, neutered, and has been raise with small children and with a cat. If you would like to meet Griffin, please call us at 739-0077 or email info@heavenlycreatures.ca Abby Abby Abby's Story: May 25, 2010 Abby is a spayed fermale Beagle mix who was adopted from Heavenly Creatures last Fall, but who was recently returned because of a change in her family's living situation. Abby's former family writes: "Abby is a very loyal and loving dog whose only wish is to curl up next to you and get belly rubs! Abby is very playful, and has no problems with children or cats. While she can be a handful at times she is very friendly, non-destructive and will settle down when you do. Abby would benefit most from a home where there are several people and other dogs for her to socialize wit Abby is the type of dog that usually wants company as much as possible. However, Abby is usually left alone for 8-8 1/2 hours when everyone's at work and for the most part she's usually good about it (she'll occasionally rummage through the bathroom garbage if you leave the door open). Abby loves to sleep in the bed with me and refuses to sleep anywhere else. In terms of walking she needs a halter or a similar restraint to get her to walk with you since she pulls a lot. Her favorite game is tug of war and I feed her Beneful, which she loves. Abby's only issue is that she can sometimes be aggressive with other dogs. It is something we have been working on with her; she has been to obedience classes." Please call us at 739-0077or email info@heavenlycreatures.ca if you have room at your inn for Abby. Lucy (formerly Snowball) Lucy (formerly Snowball) Update: June 14, 2010 Lucy wants to thank everyone who came over to see her at the Heavenly Creatures booth at the Pet Expo this past weekend. She loved all the attention! Here is a picture of Lucy with her friend, Rosie (also available for adoption)! Lucy is still waiting for her forever home. Is that with you? Update: Feb 7, 2010 Lucy's foster mom sent us the following update: Lucy is getting along great here. I couldn't have found a foster dog with a better personality. She is very happy-go-lucky; she actually looks like she is smiling all the time! Lucy is just so eager to please us, and is always doing what she is told. She responds well to the word "no", and she learns very quickly. She can sit and give paw on command, and is learning to lay down on command now, too. Lucy is house trained, and leash trained, but hates to be in a crate- she is never crated while with us, but instead has free run of the house when we are not home. She walks very well on a leash, and loves to be outside. Lucy gets along very well with my cat and dog. I have a little dog, and she is very gentle with her, and us as well. Snowball is just learning to play (She didn't have any toys in Natuashish, so didn't know how). It's so exciting to see her trying to have fun with the rest of the animals. Lucy seems like she would grow accustomed to anyone or any place very easily. Its hard to find anything bad about this girl.. she is going to make some family very happy and I will be sad to see her go." Note: We are not sure how Lucy would do in a home without another dog; she has always had other animals for company. To donate to Lucy's care, why not use Paypal? It's easy and free to use.  To donate via PayPal:        Lucy's Story: Feb 1, 2010 Lucy finally arrived in our care on Jan. 30 from the remote community of Natuashish, Labrador! Her black and white puppy, Sadie, was with her, and is now in a trial adoptive home. Her other puppy, Sophie, her other puppy came to us this afternoon. Boy were we glad to have them here safe and sound! Poor Lucy has had quite the difficult life, the last few months especially - in late November she had a litter of puppies outside, and as she was homeless, she had to look after them completely on her own. Sadly, all but two of her six puppies disappeared, and it is very likely that they froze to death. Lucy appears to be a mix of husky and Labrador Retriever; she is approx. 30 pounds or so, but needs to gain weight, and be spayed. HC will have Lucy vet-checked in the next 24 hours; we'll have a progress report soon. She's down in condition from her life spent on the streets, and we need to know if their are any underlying problems that need to be addressed. Lucy is becoming acclimatized to all the wonders of being a loved housepet. Collars, leashes, cars, and regular meals are all new to her, but she will learn fast. Heavenly Creatures has rescued many dogs and puppies from this community, and they make lovely house pets - their super-friendly and well-behaved personalities would be considered amazing for any dogs, much less considering what they go through before coming to us. Can you help us get Snowball healthy and happy again? Rescuing these poor sould from Labrador puts much strain on Heavenly Creatures' funds. We are more than willing to help, but can only save as many lives as we have the money for. Can you help? Morrison Morrison Update:  May 26, 2010 Morrison was recently neutered. Update:  May 11, 2010 New pictures! Morrison is still waiting for his forever home. He is almost 6 months old and still has lots of puppy left to be enjoyed. His perfect family is one where someone is home the majority of the day as he can sometimes show signs of separation anxiety (he is currently being kennel trained to help with this), someone who loves to go for long walks (he is an excellent hiking buddy!) and someone who can keep up with his training. He is an energetic puppy who still needs some guidance but will thrive with an owner who will assume the alpha position. His only goals in life are to please his people, snuggle with them on the couch, and get lots of love in return for his kisses. Morrison is a great dog and will make one family very happy for years to come. Do you think you could do the same for him? If you think you might be the right home for this beautiful boy, please call us at 739-0077, or e-mail info@heavenlycreatures.ca Morrison's Story:  April 20, 2010 Morrison is a goofy German Sheppard cross pup who has been with us for almost three months now waiting for the right home. Morrison came to us on Feb. 2nd from a local pound where he was turned in as a stray; he got his name because a Jim Morrison song was playing on the radio in the pound when we picked him up. We initially thought that Morrison was going to be a pretty large fellow when fully grown, but it now appears that that is not the case - he is almost six months of age, and is under forty pounds; we think he'll end up being about forty pounds or so when all is said and done. Since we have had him, Morrison has been in the same foster home. His foster home includes a large female dog, and several cats who have no trouble putting him in his place. Morrison socializes well with other dogs, but being that he is still very puppy-ish, he sometimes is so playful that he doesn't respect their boundaries. Morrison is housetrained, but not crate-trained. He has exhibited some separation anxiety (in the form of barking) when left alone, so a home where he isn't on his own for long periods is a must. We are seeking an active home for Morrison, and preferably one that includes another dog for company for him, though we would release him to a home that doesn't include another dog if the home seemed right in all other aspects. Rocky & Gus Rocky & Gus Update: June 4, 2010 We have good news and bad news. The good news: The good news is that a team of vets from PEI visited Natuashish last week specifically to spay, neuter, and vaccinate as many stray dogs as they could. While they were there, they neutered Rocky and Gus; they also dewormed, and vaccinated them. The bad news: It isn't looking like it's going to be possible to get them out before the people who have been caring for them leave on June 7th. It's not that we aren't ready to take them, the problem lies with lack of flights and crates. We are hoping that other people will continue to feed them, and that we can find people to send them to us. We'll keep you posted. Update: May 28, 2010 We are hoping to get Gus and Rocky this week before the people who are feeding them leave on June 7th; it all comes down to flights. However, we were delighted to learn that there are some people who can keep an eye on them, and ship them past June 7th (the people feeding them were supposed to leave on May 31st, but their stay in Natuashish has been extended slightly). GUS AND ROCKY STILL NEED FOSTER CARE We are still working on foster care for when they arrive. If you are in the position to foster one of these gorgeous boys, please call us at 739-0077 or e-mail info@heavenlycreatures.ca We can't wait to have them to safety! We are told that Gus and Rocky showed up a few days ago with extremely swollen faces; they might have been in a fight. Luckily, the people feeding them have some antibiotics on hand that they have been giving to them. Gus and Rocky's Story: May 1, 2010 Gus and Rocky (like Badger and Lady) are another set of unwanted dogs trying to survive on the cold streets of a remote community; they are among the group of Labrador dogs we are trying to save. Gus and Rocky  have formed a bond. The people who feed Gus and who are trying to get these dogs down to St. John's and into Heavenly Creatures' care, tell us that they are almost always seen together. Here is a note from their rescuers: "Here are some pictures of Gus and Rocky - both are males that have been living here outside for several years. Gus and Rocky have been together forever - one is rarely seen without the other. Rocky LOVES to be brushed, and to follow us on walks around the community. He is the favorite of most members here. He has one blue eye and one brown; he looks like a bear, and he's super cute. He also loves to come into our house and relax. Both dogs are quiet for the most part, but when Gus barks its very distinct, it sounds as though he may have damage to his vocal cords; he sounds more like a seal than a dog." HOW TO HELP US HELP GUS AND ROCKY:  Via PayPal:     Call St. John's Vet Hospital at 722-7766 or visit the clinic which is located at 335 Freshwater Rd. in St. John's; they are open until 9 p.m. during the weekdays, and until 3 p.m. on Saturdays (you simply tell them that you'd like to make a donation to Heavenly Creatures for Gus and Rocky; please leave your name and mailing address with the clinic if you'd like a tax receipt.) Send an e-mail money transfer to info@heavenlycreatures.ca, or send a cheque (Heavenly Creatures, P.O. Box 882, Station C, 354 Water St., A1C 1C0) . For all the ways to donate, please see our Donate page. Rosie Rosie Update: May 28, 2010 We've just added a picture of Rosie and her friend, Bentley (who was also adopted through Heavenly Creatures). Bentley slept over at Rosie's foster home for the May 24th weekend, and Rosie quickly became attached to him. <If you are interested in meeting Rosie, please call us at 739-0077 or e-mail us at info@heavenlycreatures.ca Update:  May 14, 2010 Rosie's spay and teeth extraction went well last Friday! Rosie's vet care since coming to Heavenly Creatures at the end of February cost us just under $2400. We are still trying to pay off her bills, so if you can spare a few dollars, we'd sure appreciate it. Please see below for how you can help us help Rosie. Update: May 5, 2010 Hi everyone, We are happy to report that Rosie continues to thrive in her foster home; she is becoming more and more trusting of people, she is putting on weight, and her hair is finally starting to grow in on her side and legs (where she had to be shaved during her hospital stay). Rosie's marvellous foster Dad, local dog trainer Ken Reid, is doing an amazing job with her rehabilitation. He's been keeping a blog of her progress, and did another entry a couple of evenings ago - the link to her blog can be found below. We are seeking help from the public to help cover her costs. Rosie is but one of ninety animals in our care, and we receive NO government funding. If you can spare something toward Rosie's vet care, please see below. HOW TO HELP US HELP ROSIE:    Via PayPal:     Call St. John's Vet Hospital at 722-7766 or visit the clinic which is located at 335 Freshwater Rd. in St. John's; they are open until 9 p.m. during the weekdays, and until 3 p.m. on Saturdays (you simply tell them that you'd like to make a donation to Heavenly Creatures for Rosie; please leave your name and mailing address with the clinic if you'd like a tax receipt.) Send an e-mail money transfer to info@heavenlycreatures.ca, or send a cheque (Heavenly Creatures, P.O. Box 882, Station C, 354 Water St., A1C 1C0) . For all the ways to donate, please see our Donate page.   Update: April 26, 2010 Rosie is still waiting for a family of her own. Unfortunately, Rosie's trial home did not work out because of extenuating circumstances, not because of anything to do with her. Update: April 20, 2010 Rosie has gone to a trial adoptive home! Her foster Dad, Ken, has done a blog entry about it; see below for a link to Rosie's Blog. We'll keep you apprised of her progress. Fingers crossed that this becomes her "forever" home. Update: March 6, 2010 Rosie was released from the veterinary hospital last night! We'll have some new pictures, and a more detailed update soon. Rosie is now in foster care with local dog trainer Ken Reid, and is doing well - she's actually coming around faster than we thought she would, both physically and psychologically. However, Rosie is not yet healthy enough to be put under for her spay, and the removal of her broken teeth; her doctor says she has to wait a few weeks. In the meantime, she'll get plenty of TLC from all of us! As he does with alll the dogs he fosters, Ken is keeping a blog of Rosie's progress. Click here to read the blog Once again we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitute to all of you for helping us help Rosie - we could not save abused dogs like her without the support of fellow animal lovers like you. Update: March 3, 2010 Click here to see a video of Rosie! Thank you all very much for thinking about Rosie. Rosie is a neglected/abused dog who was hit by a car on the evening of Friday,  Feb. twenty-sixth It didn't look as though Rosie was going to make it, but she is now in stable condition. Keep reading for the rest of her story. CLICK HERE TO READ ROSIE'S STORY. Miss Maggie Miss Maggie **ADOPTION PENDING** Update: June 5, 2010 Maggie went to a trial adoptive home today. Update: May 8, 2010 Heavenly Creatures had Maggie spayed today. Now all she needs is a good home. Could she share all her love with you? Maggie's Strory: May 2, 2010 Maggie is a Terrier mix who we estimate to be a year or two of age, and about twenty-five pounds. Though she's not a big dog, she is an active young girl who needs a family who can keep up with her. Maggie has a sweet, energetic personality. We do not yet know how she is with children or cats, though. Maggie's foster mom says: "Sweet Maggie is seeking her forever home! She is loving, loyal and in need of the right family to give her hugs, throw her sticks, and to continue her obedience training. Maggie is now house broken, but will need to be kenneled when left alone as she gets a little bored and mischievous. Maggie was quickly trained to 'go pee' outside at specific times so if you'd like her to go to the door to let you know she has to pee, she should learn that quickly too. Maggie is good with other dogs and loves to play, but requires boundaries as she will bark, pull on her leash and chase other people and animals if she is allowed to...though she does this out of curiosity not out of aggression. When corrected she will quit negative behavior (she isn't all that stubborn). Maggie is not yet ready to be allowed off leash, but is learning 'sit' and 'stay' quickly! Maggie is fast to love and trust her Master who she may get jealous over and nudge other dogs out of the way in order to be first in line for hugs and treats. She will play with anything, including socks! Maggie needs a forever home that will not just love her, but give her the structure she needs to become the amazing dog she can be!" If you are interested in learning more about Maggie, please call us at 739-0077 or e-mail info@heavenlycreatures.ca Laurel Laurel **ADOPTION PENDING** *** Special thanks goes out to the animal-loving folks at Exit Realty (www.exitrealtynl.com). Exit has set up a special $2000 fund for the Labrador dogs at St. John's Veterinary Hospital for Heavenly Creatures to use toward their care. We are very grateful for the support of this caring company! Update: May 27, 2010 Laurel had her first vet visit last night, and had her vaccines started. Laurel is approx. 10 weeks of age. We estimate that she will be medium-size when fully grown. Laurel's foster mom writes: "Laurel is the most well behaved pup that I've ever seen. She's incredibly focused, sits patiently while waiting to be fed, for her water dish, and to be let in through a doorway. Laurel is often very calm, she's content to relax at your feet and loves to have something to chew on... a few bones and she has no interest in chewing household items. She also loves to run and play chase / wrestle games. I think that she'll need a family who can keep up with her as she grows, she loves the outdoors and will need lots of walks and hikes. She is great with other dogs and cats. She loves to play, and is doing really well with her house training. She would do well in an active household with another pet for company." If you are interested in adopting from Laurel, please call us at 739-0077 or e-mail info@heavenlycreatures.ca Larel's Story: May 25, 2010 Laurel is a young pup who made the trek from northern Labrador to Heavenly Creatures with her friend Larry (also up for adoption). She, like Larry, was found near death on the front steps of the local school. She had been badly beaten by kids with hockey sticks. Luckily, some kind souls took her in and she is now a healthy puppy. Carlo (formerly Toby) Carlo (formerly Toby) **ADOPTION PENDING** UPDATE, May 14th Today Heavenly Creatures rescued Toby from the pound he was in, had him neutered, and placed him in a trial adoptive home. Stay tuned for updates. Posted May 7th, 2010 This stray dog, who we are calling Toby, needs foster care. Toby is at a local pound; he was picked up for roaming, and his owners (whoever they are) have not shown up to claim him. We can’t imagine why, as he seems to be a lovely boy. To see a short video of Toby, CLICK HERE! Toby will be destroyed if his owners don’t show up soon, or if Heavenly Creatures can’t take him.     Toby doesn't deserve to die, and Heavenly Creatures is doing our best to save him. We can do it alone, though. Here's the problem: we have no available foster care (we already have ninety animals in our foster program), and we simply don’t have the money for Toby’s vet care. ABOUT TOBY Toby is approx. 30-40 pounds, 1-2 years, and is mixed-breed (possibly some Lab and Pitbull in there somewhere). Toby has not yet been neutered. At this point, we don’t know a lot about Toby‘s personality. What we do know is that he appears to be smart and affectionate, and LOVES to play with a tennis ball and to give kisses. Toby did not show any aggression when we assessed him at the pound, though a professional trainer is going to assess him  soon. We don’t know how he is with other dogs or with children; we wouldn’t place him with a young child, as he jumps a bit, and might unintentionally knock a small child over. Please, let's all look in our hearts and wallets for a way to save Toby - he's counting on us. HC has a tentative appointment for next week to have him vet-checked and neutered; we'll have to cancel it if we can't raise the money (Toby's care will be approx. $350-400). IF YOU CAN FOSTER TOBY: Please call us at 739-0077 or e-mail us at info@heavenlycreatures.ca IF YOU CAN DONATE TO TOBY'S CARE: You can make a donation to Toby's care directly through St. John's Vet Hospital by calling 722-7766, or by visiting the clinic; they are open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sundays. Please Note: If you donate through the vet clinic, and would like a tax receipt, please make sure you give the clinic your first and last name, and your mailing address. Alternatively, you can e-mail us directly with the date, amount you donated, and your mailing address. Other ways to donate: Through the Paypal buttons, or by sending an e-mail transfer to info@heavenlycreatures.ca or a cheque to: Heavenly Creatures: P.O. Box 882, Station C, 354 Water St., A1C 1C0. Buck Buck **ADOPTION PENDING** UPDATE Jan 12, 2010 New pictures of Buck have been added! Heavenly Creatures has had Buck neutered. Dec. 30th, 2009 Buck is a Terrier mix who appears to be no more than a year, and is approx. 30 lbs. Buck gets along with other dogs, but we aren't sure yet how he is with cats or children. What we do know is that Buck is high-energy and puppy-ish, so will require a patient, active home who can commit to plenty of daily exercise. Buck's foster family says: "Buck is adjusting to us and our two large-breed female dogs very well. Buck is very obedient, can sit on command, comes when we call him, and listens when told "No". Now that he is being properly exercised, his energy level has decreased substantially. However, he does not walk on a leash very well (pulls the whole time) so we are working on that. Buck shows no signs of aggression, is very affectionate and loveable, and tries to cuddle everyone who walks through the door! Buck is house trained, but in the six days that we have had him has had the occasional accident. We also gave him a bath which he didn't seem to mind at all. " Skipper Skipper **ADOPTION PENDING** Updated April 29th, 2010 Skipper took the time out of his busy day to send us this note: "Hi everyone! My name is Skipper, and I'm waiting to find my forever home! I don't know why it's so difficult because I'm a super- cute and fun guy!  I recently started improving on my doggy manners through obedience classes. Since I'm only a kid (about one year) and my training has only recently begun, I'm still learning things such as not jumping up on people (I just get so excited to meet new friends!). I've also been house trained and crate trained. I can even spend the night in my crate, but I am certainly not opposed to falling asleep in bed with you instead! I am a really energetic, so I love going for walks; my foster family says I am getting better on leash each day. I need to go to a person or family who can match my energy level. I do still tend to jump up a lot, so if I go to a home with kids, they should be at least twelve years old. I  get along with cats and some other doggies, but my foster parents think I'd do really well on my own because I do love being in the spotlight. Also, sometimes I forget to respect other dogs' boundaries because I get so excited to play with them I don't realize that they don't always want to play, too. My training classes are teaching me proper obedience to make me be the best doggie I can be, so if you're willing to keep up on the training, I'm willing to keep up on the learning! I'd love to find my forever home so if you're interested give Heavenly Creatures a call and I'll be waiting. You can reach Heavenly Creatures at 739-0077. Lots and lots of licks! Skipper Skipper is a sweet dog who is about a year of age; he is a mix--breed who may have some Lab in him, but he is nowhere near the size of a purebred Lab. Skipper is a small dog, weighing only 27 pounds and he is neutered. Skipper is good with cats and other dogs, though he is very energetic/playful, so if the home has a dog it should be a dog who can either keep up with him, or doesn't mind putting him in his place. Skipper needs an active, loving (but firm) home, as he is a young dog with puppyish behaviours, and needs work on his manners (e.g. not jumping up on people). He needs plenty of activity to tucker him out, and help him to be a good boy. Do you have room in your home for Skipper? He's waiting! Emma Emma **ADOPTION PENDING** Emma's Story: June 6, 2010 Emma is a sweet dog who was recently rescued from a local pound. She was impounded as a stray and her owners did not claim her. We believe Emma to be a Lab / German Shepherd / Beagle mix who is approximately 3-4 months old. She is expected to be at least a medium sized dog (~40 lbs) when fully grown. Emma has been vet-checked and has had her first set of vaccines. Now all she needs is her forever home....is that with you? She's waiting PLEASE NOTE: We keep a Waiting List for those who are looking for a particular breed or type of dog. If you would like to be added to our list, please make sure you include your contact number(s), as well as details (such as size, gender, and age range) about the kind of dog you'd like to adopt. Click here to contact us for more details.