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KENTUCKY to ILLINOIS TRANSPORT unfolding…

ONE HEART & HOME = A LIFE SAVED

KENTUCKY TRANSPORT MISSION for FREEDOM is happening and your homes are urgently needed. Foster and forever families are needed to save the lives you see in these photos. Each one is holding space that is needed for new intakes. This high-kill shelter has limited kennels to house these lost souls which covers intakes from 4 counties in Kentucky. 4 animal controls depositing new lives faster than this shelter can get them back out to save them. Their hands are tied since so many homes have tossed away these weary spirits. So now we must come together to save as many as we can. They have so much left to share, give and experience. Please take a moment to consider being a foster home that will generate the impact of saving a life in dire need of support. Please comment then Email fostering@wagginghearts.org to open heart and home to one in need. Time is short, 24 hours is all we have to make this happen. Will you ACT NOW to save with us? Please share these faces…the light is fading, their time is short.

Click below to see the lives in need of a desperate foster home:

WAGGING HEARTS TRANSPORT to FREEDOM FACES

 

Fosters Needed!! One heart, One home.

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Foster homes are urgently needed for the following beautiful spirits who were rescued to save their lives and now await their own very own home to lay their weary bodies upon. All are in boarding and would love to know what it means to feel the peace and quiet of a loving home. A soft floor to lie upon and a hand to hold them close. Each one is looking for guidance and care to set them on their right path to forever love. Please help us connect each one with a heart that will carve out a spot in their home.

Please email fostering@wagginghearts.org to start a discussion on how you can open your home to a life in need today!!

 

The Wagging Hearts Fosters in Need:

Raven

Omni

Penelope

Sheeba

Lokie

Reno

Smitty

Don’t delay and make one of these beautiful lives a part of your family today! Email and start a discussion with a coordiantor that can answer your questions.

Fostering is A Gift for All

WH_slider-foster-alertFostering is a true gift to all who are involved.

A lost dog or cat finds their solid footing, all be it temporarily, with a family while they wait for forever love to find them. They wake each morning as part of something bigger than the world they were once a part of or lost within. Brought from the chaos, stress and anxiety of the shelter environment into the outstretched arms of an awaiting family whose role it is to help that life get back on track. This transition time is something to behold as many arrive scared and confused. Adrift from anyone that they can call their own. Then in steps their foster family to provide consistent food, clean water, kisses & cuddles, toys. … a whole new world opens up and the personality changes that begin to show are miraculous. You literally witness another life find their footing and then take off running toward their new horizons of opportunities. They jump with joy, they prance with happiness, they smile with hope.

Foster families literally unveil the life below the terrified exterior and what emerges is nothing short of spectacular. Many are saved from a certain demise, then medically cared for by Wagging Hearts and loved by their beautiful foster home families. It is a perfect scenario to invite adopters into as they begin their journey to find the right match to take home. Foster homes provide a crucial opportunity to discover each animals personality traits and characteristics which then allows Wagging Hearts to connect the right adopter with the right adoptable for their hearts & lifestyle. The critical link is the foster home for without this transition time … many lives would be lost and many hearts would be empty. Please consider opening your home to a life in need of some temporary accommodations. Email fostering@wagginghearts.org to discuss potentially fostering with Wagging Hearts. Or read more about the Wagging Hearts foster program at:

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Wagging Hearts currently in need of foster homes and in boarding:

 

Blk chiAlexis – Around 6 months old, Chi mix, up-to-date on her shots. A little lover who is yearning to find a home of her very own. Please consider opening your home to Alexis as she is small, sweet and happy to be your cuddle buddy.

Consider: FOSTERING or ADOPTION.

 

 

pet_8138_2Barbara – Around 1 year old, Lab/Shep, up-to-date on her shots and spayed, crate- & house-trained, LOVES kids, enjoys running around in the backyard with a ball or toy, no other dogs as she can be reactive/no cats as she will chase. Happy to lay in the sun at your feet watching the world go by out the window. Good on lead but can get vocal/energetic when others approach.

Consider: FOSTERING or ADOPTION.

 

IMG_7824Jack – Around a year old, Chihuahua, up-to-date on his shots, crate-trained, very emaciated and food motivated. Clearly life was not kind to this little man and he is wary of new people. Opens up beautifully with a gentle approach and tone. No kids under the age of 15 for Calhoun. This is one of those souls who will blossom under the right guidance and heart.

Consider: FOSTERING or ADOPTION.

 

 

pet_8130_3Bryson – Around a year old, Lab Ret, up-to-date on his shots and neutered, crate-trained, LOVES kids, high energy level with ability to refocus, dog-, cat-, kid-friendly. Needs to be with another companion animal as this gives Bryson a sense of balance & a playmate to burn off some of his energy. Would be great for a family with a stay-at-home parent who wants a companion to share the day with.

Consider: FOSTERING or ADOPTION.

 

pet_8862_1Charlie – Less than a year old, Pittie, up-to-date on his shots & neutered, crate-trained, has a playful personality with such love in his heart. Dog- and kid-friendly. Pulls a little on leash but can be corrected with guidance and a harness helps control Charlie. Very smart boy looking for a family and a home to settle into until his forever family finds him.

Consider: FOSTERING or ADOPTION.

 

 

pet_8849_2Sheeba – Around 3 years old, Pittie, up-to-date on her shots, needs to be the only dog in the home as she can be a bit snarky with others though very easily redirected. Curious about cats but does not seem to mind their presence. Loves to cuddle most of all and will sink her head into your hand or chest for deep moments of interaction. This is a girl with a deep heart who wants nothing more than to share the rest of her life with a heart made just for her.

Consider: FOSTERING or ADOPTION.

Spud_01Spud – Around 3 years old, Pittie. healing from having multiple tumors removed from his body. Slow-growing cancer has been diagnosed for Spud. A sweet and loving boy at around 55 pounds. A heart that knows how to provide smooches galore and would like nothing more than to lay gently in your arms while he drifts off to sleep knowing he is finally safe. Particular to the cool grass outside with the sun on his back and a loving heart near by.

Consider: FOSTERING or ADOPTION.

 

 

Please email fostering@wagginghearts.org if you can help one of these sweet lives in need of your soft, delicious, loving foster home. This will be a gift that keeps giving way beyond your time in their lives. Please consider helping today.

 

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National Adoption Days at Petco : March 8th & 9th

WH_Event-banner2Who is going to come out and meet our adorable adoptables this weekend!!

Don’t miss our 2-day adoption event jammed pack with more lives seeking forever love wrapped in a forever home. Saturday, March 8th from 11 AM – 4 PM and then again on Sunday, March 9th from 11 AM – 3 PM at the Petco in Round Lake Beach, IL. Visit with us, cuddle with a pup, connect with an adorable adoptable and make an impact. Check out our Facebook page to see who will be onsite each day and fill out an adoption or foster application ahead of time. Don’t forget to LIKE us and follow our impact. Come prepared and leave with a new life shining bright with happiness and joy. Don’t miss this opportunity to find another piece of your heart. Adopt, foster, support. What will your impact be?

FOSTER HOMES needed for: Apollo, Barbara, Bryson, Lokie and Ninja (photos to come, brand new adoptable).

LOCATION: Petco in Round Lake Beach, IL

DATES & TIMES: March 8th from 11 AM – 4 PM & March 9th from 11 AM – 3 PM

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Consider Fostering with Wagging Hearts

Why Foster?

Consider donating to a phenomenal cause like ‘Caring for Carter’.

Email questions to contactus@wagginghearts.org. We hope to see you there!!

 

 

‘Hearts’ On Our Sleeves – Nov. 16

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Look out Des Plaines, Wagging Hearts is coming to town on Saturday, November 16th from Noon to 4 p.m. with our ‘Hearts’ on our sleeves looking for some forever love with some adorable adoptables. Come out and witness the beautiful personalities seeking a new home with joy in their eyes just to see YOU. Pop in to talk to us about fostering opportunities, adoptions, volunteering or support us through donations which can be dropped off during the event. We would love to meet you and thank you in person. Bring the family and consider going home with one of our ‘Hearts’, so deserving of a home to call their own. Perhaps drop by just to review our adoptables binder to see if one of our other adoptables in foster may be a better match and discuss with someone from Wagging Hearts in person. We can’t wait to see you there and will tell our ‘Hearts’ that some new friends and potentially forever families are on their way!! See you soon. Email questions to contactus@wagginghearts.org.

Saturday, November 16th from 12 – 4 PM
1445 E Oakton St Suite C, Des Plaines, IL 60018
Adorable Adoptables coming to town:
(as coordinated with more to come)
Allie, Apollo, Athena, China (new pittie), Happy (new boxer), Hogan, Holly, Kiko (new shitz Tzu), Little Gracie, LuLu, Molly, Tessa (new pittie), Tilly, Vinny and pups (2 beagle mixes, 2 terrier pups). And more as they are announced.

ADOPTION EVENT – Find yourself some forever love!

WH_Event-bannerADOPTION EVENT TODAY
Sun., Oct. 27 from 12-4 PM

Come out and join us today and see our adorable adoptables looking for some real,
forever love.
We will be at the Petco in Round Lake Beach, IL from 12 PM to 4 PM waiting to show off our luscious personalities. Stop by and peruse our adoption binder and chat with us about the wide array of lives we have saved and who are looking for a home just like yours!! Discuss adoption, fostering or supporting Wagging Hearts.

Who is attending today’s event?

Jimmy, Sadie, Spunky, Bullwinkle (new to our rescue), Daisy, Sugar Baby, Mary,
China
(new to our rescue), Dolly (new to our rescue), Big Boy, Bear, Phoebe, Lola,
Rose
and Chester.

Need to connect with Wagging Hearts?

Email us at contactus@wagginghearts.org or call (855) WAGGING.

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Looking for a Wagging Hearts event to attend?

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Don’t miss our next two events:

October 26th: Howl-O-Ween Dog Parade in Algonquin, IL

October 27th: Adoption Event at Petco in Round Lake Beach, IL

Howl-O-Ween Dog Parade in Algonquin, IL – October 26th

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Howl-O-Ween Dog Parade

in Algonquin, IL, Saturday, October 26th from 1:00 to 2:00 PM

Come out in Halloween flair and costume-style this Saturday, October 26th from 1:00 to 2:00 PM in Algonquin, IL for the fourth annual Howl-O-Ween Dog Parade sponsored by The Dog Waggin. This kid-friendly and pet-driven dog parade starts off at 1:00 pm at the Algonquin Village Hall. Owners and their dogs come dressed in costumes and parade from Village Hall to High Hill Park.

Come out and join Wagging Hearts in celebration of our pets during this 2013 Halloween celebration. Join us to meet some of our adorable adoptables and share in some tender love if not for just a moment of time. While there please don’t hesitate to discuss adoption, fostering or how you may be able to support us with our life-saving mission of rescuing, caring and sharing the many lives we are able to save…with all of you. We love to meet those who share in our vision of providing a better future to so many in need. We look forward to seeing you there!

Fee: $5 (R) / $8 (N/R)
Deadline to register: October 23rd, 2013
Register online or at Ganek Municipal Center 2200 Harnish Drive.

If you are too late in registering for parade, please feel free to come out at enjoy the sights of the many dogs in costumes that attend to walk to High Hill Park. Get ready because at 2:00 pm they will all arrive in single file style!! So don’t delay and come out to meet and greet, talk or just pass some love along to some of our adorable adoptables in attendance. (Names to come as we will have some puppies and adult dogs as ambassadors for Wagging Hearts.)

Have questions or inquiries, connect with us today! Share our flyer and invite some others to join!!

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ADOPTION Event – Oct. 5th & 6th in Round Lake Beach, IL

WH_Event-bannerminiADOPTION EVENT at Petco on October 5th & 6th

Our next ADOPTION EVENT at Petco in Round Lake Beach, IL is on Saturday, October 5th, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Then again on Sunday, October 6th, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. We will have many of our wonderful adoptables onsite to make a love connection. Consider filling out an adoption application ahead of time!! Learn more about the positive impact of opening your home to a foster pet while they wait for forever love. We have several beautiful rescues waiting in boarding for a foster home to open up. Inquire today and fill out a foster application ahead of time!! Have some donation items? Bring them by and stop to say hello. Grab a kiss or two from one of our adorable adoptables. Talk to us about volunteer opportunities or just to catch up on your adopted alumnist. We can’t wait to see you there!!

SATURDAY, October 5th, 2013: Beacon, Big Boy, Blue, Chester, Clyde, Ditka, Emilia (new arrival), Fiona, Goliath, Hannah, JoJo, LatteLexi, Lillia, Lucy, Maggie, Nala, ParkerPayton, Peepers, Queenie, Sabrina (new arrival), Tigger, Zippy and lastly our new lab puppies arrivals.

SUNDAY, October 6th, 2013: Same but subject to change. Please connect with us at contactus@wagginghearts.org if you would like to check on the status of an adoptable to check on a meet and greet potential.

Visit our Facebook Adoptopn Event album to become a part of the latest updates today!

VOLUNTEER Opportunity:We are looking for some volunteers to assist as our event animal caregivers. We will be bringing rescues from boarding who need someone to look after them as well as some rescues in foster homes who will be at event without a handler so we are in need of some gentle hearts ready to provide a guiding hand. All that we ask is that you walk and talk your rescue around giving them he best exposure to connect with forever love. Take them outside for crowd and potty breaks, provide water and loving reassurance. Watch out for them and insure they are properly cared for while in your hands during the event. Email volunteer@wagginghearts.org if you can share a few life-changing hours with our rescues. They seem to show a little better when they are not alone among the crowd and portray a more relaxed, calm and happy demeanor. Let’s help them shine, connect with us today!

Evanston Adoption & Informative Event – Sept. 28

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Head out to the Wagging Hearts EVANSTON adoption and informational event today, Sept. 28 from Noon to 3 p.m. — tell your family & friends!! Come meet a few of our adorable adoptables like Brandy, Zippy, Tigger, Lillia and Nala. Learn more about becoming a life-saving foster home. Discover new opportunities to become a part of Wagging Hearts Volunteer Village or how to provide support through various means of donations that could assist with the continual care and forward momentum of our rescue. Wagging Hearts hopes to see you there!!

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