Creature Corner Mar. 13, 2007

The following animals are for adoption through ARF, the Animal Rescue Friends of Idyllwild. Taylor is a very sweet, loving and beautiful 1-year-old black lab/something mix. He weighs about 65 lbs, loves to play with other dogs, and would appreciate a home with older children too. Taylor is a fine housedog, and he needs a secure fenced yard and lots of loving attention. Darling Buster was rescued from the street by a kind Idyllwild resident. He is probably a yellow lab/Boxer mix and he loves all people. He is gentle, happy and a very nice companion dog. Cookie, too, needs a loving home. This well-behaved, sweet natured Golden Retriever/Cocker Spaniel mix female lived all of her 11 years with the same family, and now needs a place to spend her last years. She is healthy, very well trained and fits into any situation. Angel, a brindle colored, black lab/Boxer mix is available too. Happy, loving and well behaved, she is a true hero too. Prince is an adorable 4-month-old German Shepherd puppy. He needs a home where he can exercise and have lots of attention. Primo is a charming 7-month-old puppy who is all white with a black spot or two, including one over his eye. He is gentle and very friendly. Wonderful, intelligent Dally, a purebred Australian Cattle Dog, is available too. She is a well-trained, loyal housedog who is 9 years old. Little is the name given to a tan-colored Chihuahua male who came into ARF’s care recently. He is very cute and ready for an adult home. Sheila is a very sweet, quiet and loving English Spaniel mix who was rescued from dreadful circumstances recently. In a foster home with an ARF volunteer, she is ready for a home. She loves riding in the car and is excellent in the house even when left alone. Parker is a red colored wire-haired Daschund rescued recently. He is seriously cute and a very good boy. Sophia the cat is a gorgeous Himalayan mix who is very friendly. She will be ready for adoption soon. Penny, too, needs a place. She is a lovely red purebred Australian Shepherd who is well trained and very loyal. She is an alpha personality and probably would be happier as the only pet. Buddy is a wonderful 7-year-old Collie/Shepherd mix who is an excellent housedog and a good friend to his person. He has some issues with some other dogs and definitely prefers a home without cats. ARF cats, Soleil, Gracie and Tony are available still.

Adopted this week, or entering their 1 week trial period, are Chihuahua brothers Hercules and Harley, Kaylee the puppy, Ben the black lab and Tosca the Dalmatian. ARF volunteers also found homes for several other dogs this week before the were even

advertised.

ARF, the Animal Rescue Friends, is an all volunteer, non-profit organization assisting with placement of unwanted or abandoned pets, lost and found animals. ARF also provides other animals services to the mountain communities. ARF is located in Oakwood Village on North Circle Drive, and is open weekends from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call ARF at 951-659-1122, or write to P.O. Box 1965, Idyllwild CA 92549.ARF desperately needs foster homes for small dogs until permanent ones can be found.