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Revisiting Shaggy: Long On Hair & Intelligence

Many Terrier owners will tell you that their dogs are almost TOO smart. That certainly sounds like Shaggy here. He's a 14-year old Terrier mix from Silver Spring, Maryland who has a wide vocabulary and knows just what he wants.

Rather than picking him up, just pat the couch or your lap and watch Shaggy jump right up. He prefers a good walk to a ride in the car. And he's concerned for your safety, especially in a lightning

storm. He's housebroken, in excellent health, lively, active -- almost as energetic as a puppy. He's good with other dogs, but experience with cats.

We are reposting Shaggy because he is about to become a victim of difficult family circumstances. With no one in the family able to take this handsome dog, he's heading for heartbreak unless someone steps forward to give him a happy forever home.

SHAGGY

Breed: Terrier mix

Age: 14

Gender: Male (neutered)

Vaccinations: Up to date on rabies only

Health issues: None

Contact: Colette

Phone: 202 285-8239

Email: colette.hurley@ntsb.gov

McKenzie: Adorable Fluffball Needs Attention

McKenzie is just about the sweetest Pekingese mix you can imagine. You're seeing him here in his summer hairstyle, shorter than it would be in the colder months.

At age 13, McKenzie is facing a health challenge -- kidney and bladder stones. The vet doesn't think surgery is advisable, and he needs to go outside frequently to avoid dribbling. He may be able to function with a belly band if there's someone to change it for him -- he develops a rash if a belly band is left on all day. And that's a problem, because in McKenzie's household in Frederick, MD there's no one home throughout the day to attend to him. He's been spending way too much time in the basement as a result.

But really, McKenzie is a cuddle bug who will shower you with kisses and curl up with you all evening. He gets along great with adults and older kids but doesn't appreciate other dogs and cats. Although he's not as active as he used to be, he will still go after the occasional groundhog in the back yard!

McKenzie is just a happy boy who shouldn't spend his days locked up. We're hoping to find a home for McKenzie where he won't have to be left alone for 9 or 10 hours at a time.

McKENZIE

Breed: Pekingese mix

Gender: Male (neutered)

Age: 12

Vaccinations: Up to date

Health Issues: Kidney and bladder stones which lead to incontinence if kept inside for extended period.

Contact: Caryn

Phone: 301 639-7409

Email: SewardC@live.com