Juneau & Me

Hark, a squirrel!

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:00:29 -0500

Juneau, poised for the chase ... even though she hasn't caught one yet.

Rehydrating in Walden Pond (not that Walden Pond)

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 19:48:54 -0500

The bigger Walden Pond in Lynn Woods.

Tired from the chase

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 19:39:15 -0500

Cat Adopt-a-Thon

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 17:45:25 -0500

This weekend we are celebrating June's "ADOPT A CAT MONTH". Stop by our shelter to meet some of the amazing animals we have for adoption, with a special spotlight on our adult cats!

On Saturday and Sunday, June 12th and 13th from noon-5pm, The Lowell Humane Society is part of a Multi-Organization Cat Adopt-a-Thon where 12 shelters and rescues are coming together to offer Adult Cat Adoptions at HALF PRICE! The adoption fee for all cats over 1 year will be just $62.50! As with all adoptions, the adoption fee includes spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, microchip and registration, collar and I.D. tag and a bag of food. With over 40 cats to choose from, I am sure there is a match for everyone!

Visit our website to check out the amazing animals up for adoption!

No room for more pets? Why not help homeless animals by volunteering! Check out our volunteer brochure for more information! volunteerbrochure.pdf

Join us on Thursday, June 10th at 6:30pm at our Volunteer Orientation. This orientation is for individuals 16 years or older. Contact for an application and more information.

JUNEAU THEN

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:59:28 -0500

This shows Juneau in January 2009, a few weeks after we took her home from the Northeast Animal Shelter. She weighed about 22 pounds at the time.

JUNEAU NOW

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:55:19 -0500

This shows Juneau this afternoon sitting on her throne (i.e. the living-room sofa). She can excitedly see any squirrel approaching our bird feeders. She now weighs about 35 pounds. There is still not much to her. She lives on swamp and spring water gulped while on her walks in the woods. She eats mostly late at night, after everyone has left the kitchen, when she knows my son Matt (still terrified of him) is asleep.

Juneau rules

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:14:11 -0500

Worn out from romping after squirrels and mourning doves, Juneau just manages to lift her head to acknowledge my departure for work. Juneau is doing fine. Except for remaining terrified of my youngest son, she has come a long way in the last 15 months. She is also the fastest dog I've encountered in my travels. She still does recklessly run into branches and jetties on occasion. She was so excited to be at the beach off Deer Island last week, she reappeared from a run with a bloodied snout.

Our Friend "Dog Lady" Wins National Award!

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:34:28 -0500

Every month we can count on her promote our events and chat up our available dogs, so it's no surprise to us that Monica Collins, WCAP 980's "Dog Lady", recently received the Maxwell Award held in New York before the Westminster Kennel Club dog show.

Thanks for all you do to promote adoption, Monica! Keep up the great work! Monica's show is aired every Wednesday from 11am-1pm on WCAP 980.

Wishlist Item of The Week: ZIPLOCK BAGS. If you're out and about today, why not drop some off and visit our adoptable animals! Stop by and meet Mickey who needs a home!

Who Will Be Merrimack Valley's Next Top Dog Model?

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:11:37 -0500

Join us at Western Avenue Studios tomorrow at 4pm as Joy Pet Products presents the Haute Dog Fashion Show: Merrimack Valley's Next Top Dog Model Competition! The fun begins with a cocktail hour where you have a chance to mingle with the canine fashionista's while sampling complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar sponsored by Chelmsford Animal Hospital and Countryside Veterinary Hospital.

The fashion & fur fly at 5pm when some of the adoptable dogs from The Lowell Humane Society take the stage to show off the latest trends by Joy Pet Products followed by Merrimack Valley's Top Dog Model Competition. With 20 dogs vying for the title, there is sure to be plenty of action as everything from Graceful Italian Greyhounds to Goofy Labradors take the stage.

The winning dog will take home a prize pack containing free grooming, a complimentary photo session, free boarding and will be featured in an upcoming international ad campaign with Joy Pet Products!

You can purchase tickets online by clicking here or at the door. Cocktail hour tickets are $20 and include admission to the fashion show. It is just $5 to attend the fashion show only portion of the evening, which starts at 5pm. Bring the whole family!

This event is a fundraiser for The Lowell Humane Society and all funds will go directly to aide the shelter in it's mission to care for homeless and distressed animals throughout Greater Lowell and The Merrimack Valley.

Click here for more information about this event!

Excited to join The Lowell Sun Blog!

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:16:06 -0500

With all of our upcoming events and happenings, we are excited to have been invited to join The Lowell Sun Blog! I can't wait to share stories of adoptable animals, fun events and happy tails of pets who have found their forever homes!

I look forward to posting stories, at times hilarious and others somber, to introduce you to our world at The Lowell Humane Society. I leave you with Haze, a beagle mix who has spent the last month at our shelter looking for a home!

I am a spunky, active guy looking for a home with lots of love, time and energy to share with me. I love to play fetch, go for long walks, and sniff everything along the way- I am part beagle after all! I would really enjoy taking a training class with you so you can see just how smart I am! Won't you see if we're a perfect match?

Major League Photo Day

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:38:28 -0500

Major League Photo Day Saturday, March 27th 12-4pm Join us on Saturday, March
27th from 12-4pm for our MAJOR LEAGUE PHOTO DAY! Bring your pet in their favorite
teams gear to show team spirit and get ready for Opening Day! $12 for photo session
and 4×6 print, take it home same day! All pets and children are welcome! Pets
should be leashed or in a carrier! For more Information please visit. http://www.lowellhumanesociety.org

Wounded Juneau

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:53:11 -0500

I recently heard Juneau yelp off in the woods. When she reemerged, a fairly deep gouge was between her eyes. She probably ran into a low-hanging branch in pursuit of a squirrel. She's healing fine. Next week it will be one year since a terrified Juneau was dragged from a corner of her cage at the Northeast Animal Shelter so we could take her home. She remains pathetically attached to me. She really hasn't warmed up to anyone else in the family. What's truly pathetic is how attached I am to her. My entire life is scheduled around my daily walk in the woods with Juneau. I just wish she would stop growling at my sons.

Merry Christmas to all.

Things We Can Learn From A Dog

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:35:55 -0500

This was in the Wignall Animal Hospital's newsletter, and I thought it was great. Some of you have perhaps seen these before, but here are THINGS WE CAN LEARN FROM A DOG:

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Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
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Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
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When loved ones come home, always run to great them.
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When it's in your best interest, practice obedience.
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Let others know when they've invaded your territory.
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Take naps and stretch before rising.
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If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it. When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently.
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Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
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On hot days, drink lots of water and lay under a shady tree.
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When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
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No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the guilt thing and pout...run right back and make friends.
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Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
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Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
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Run, romp, and play daily.
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Eat with gusto and enthusiasm.
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Be loyal.
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Never pretend to be something you're not.

As for Juneau, she is into fervently chasing squirrels to the point where I no longer let her off the leash in the backyard. Last week she ran up an embankment on one one side of my yard, ACROSS A MODERATELY BUSY STREET, and behind a school. So I now keep her on the leash when I take her out back in the morning. One day I was half asleep when I took Juneau out back, I had my running shoes only half on, and I badly twisted my right ankle on the back stairs. Juneau still later insisted I take her over to Middlesex Fells for a long hike. I hobbled along for a few miles. Juneau chased squirrels. Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride. (I will post a new picture of Juneau within the next day or so.)

Queen of the Forest

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:07:52 -0500

Juneau surveys her kingdom - the Skyline Trail in Middlesex Fells. She is a great hiking companion. Sometimes all I hear are her tags jangling somewhere off the trail. But she returns as soon as I call. And she made me a proud master yesterday. Another hiker with a camera insisted on taking Juneau's picture. "Cutest dog I've ever seen," she said. I tend to agree.

MAN AND DOG RE-BONDING

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:21:10 -0500

With my transition back to sports (and mostly nights) after 15 months in news, Juneau is a happy dog. I am now be with her most days. Her clock is messed up, though. I usually get home around 2 a.m. Juneau greets me at the door wired for a sprint. I try to calm her so the rest of the house doesn't wake up. I take her out in the yard for a few minutes, then sit with her for an hour in the living room until she settles down. I get to bed around 3 a.m. She licks my face around 7 a.m. wanting to go out. (Master Dave is getting tired.) I take her to a playground near my house for 15 minutes, then go back to bed until 10 a.m. I then take Juneau for a hike in Middlesex Fells. The dog is doing fine. At this rate, though, I will collapse in a month.
(I will post updated pictures of Juneau within the next day or two. I'm trying to get my son Matt to take a picture of me holding Juneau, so everyone can see how much she has grown. She is about 14-months old, and yes, still terrified of Matt.)