07.06.08
Posted in Uncategorized at 1:21 pm by LSSTLAR
Greetings! My name is Hobo and I would like to tell you a bit about myself. I had quite a difficult past, but now I live the good life. I was living on the streets, fending for myself, sleeping wherever I could, and eating whatever I could find. Then my luck changed and I am now living the high life with my fantastic foster family. They tell me that I am a Forever Foster dog as I need some special care. That doesn’t mean that I am not able to be up for adoption. It just means that someone very special needs to find me.
I am a 3 year old Lhasa Apso boy with white, brown, and black hair. I have one blue eye and one brown eye and that makes me unique! I am a pretty laid back guy, unless there is food involved. I get quite grumpy if my foster siblings get too close to me when I am eating my meals or my treats. My foster mom says that I am also very impatient while I am waiting for my food. I tend to bark, bark, bark, so that my mom will hurry up and get my food to me! Obviously food is a very important part of my life!
When I came to live with my foster family, I weighed about 20 pounds. Then, I lost 6 pounds rather quickly and my foster family was quite worried about me. I went to see the veterinarian and it turns out that I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). There is a flap in my stomach that was inflamed and not closing properly. This problem meant that my food was not being permitted to pass through my system. I am on several different medications for my IBS and I need to have some of them given to me before I eat. I now eat three smaller meals per day and I am up to 17 pounds. I look great and I feel great!
Since my past involved living on the streets, I do not like to be confined in a crate. I do tolerate a gate or a larger pen as long as I can see out of it and I know what is going on.
I have a very sweet side and I love to be loved. I will sit in my foster mom’s lap as long as she will let me! I am not a demanding dog (except at feeding time, of course). I am mostly just a quiet, laid back, loving little dog who only wants to be your constant companion. I do like to play with plastic squeaky balls and will squeak it until my jaw is tired! If you think that I might fit into your family, please contact my foster mom at sherry352@sbcglobal.net. Or, if you could help with the cost of my medicine, that would be a big help. Just go to the Forever Foster page and click on the link to donate. I would be ever appreciative of that!
I am altered, up-to-date on all my shots and am heartworm negative.
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06.14.08
Posted in Uncategorized at 1:55 pm by LSSTLAR
My name is Celine and I am an 8 year old, beautiful, golden-haired Lhasa Apso mix with very expressive brown eyes. I live in a quiet world and my big brown eyes help me to know what is going on around me. I am deaf, and I have a touch of arthritis, but this does not stop me from enjoying my life! I never miss a thing that goes on in my foster home, particularly when my foster mom happens to be in the kitchen!! I like to be there just in case some little treat might “drop” my way!
I tend to keep to myself and I also tend to sleep quite a bit. Because I have arthritis, I don’t like to be held, but I love to be petted and I also love when my foster mom combs my hair. I will nudge you with my paw to let you know I want some loving and attention! Probably my most favorite thing to do is to be outside basking in the sunshine. I love to trot along the fence line with my head and tail held high until I find just the right spot. I then lay down to watch my brothers and sisters romp and play. I also love to watch the birds. I sniff the breeze, I feel the sun on my back, and eventually I fall asleep! Life is definitely good!!
When my foster mom tells me it’s time to go into the house, I hurry to the door to be the first one in. I happen to LOVE my little dog bed in the living room and don’t want any of my siblings to get there before me!!
I also must tell you that I have great potty manners and never have an accident in the house. Mom is quite proud of me!
Even though I am a Forever Foster, I would love to find a forever family to love. Preferably it would be without children because I scare easily due to my deafness. I think the perfect place would be an apartment or a condo with one or two adults to love and take care of me.
I do take some medicine daily, but I am very good about this. I am also altered, up-to-date on all my shots and am heartworm negative.
If you would like to hear more about me from my foster mom, you can email her at myheartisdixie@yahoo.com. She will tell you I am a happy, confident and loving dog. You can also check out my Petfinder page for even more information.
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05.18.08
Posted in Uncategorized at 1:21 pm by LSSTLAR
My name is Sienna and I am a Forever Foster. I am a beautiful 9-10 year old champagne colored Lhasa Apso senior lady. I weigh about 19 pounds or so.
I don’t see very well, nor do I hear very well, but I do follow my foster mom around the house and wherever she is, you can find me right by her side. Because I don’t see or hear very well, I can startle easily when someone tries to pet me or pick me up. If I know you are there, it’s fine though! I love to be with people, I just need to be awake to love you!!! My day consists mostly of sleeping and eating. I think the best part of the day is when I am fed and I am definitely awake for that! I really do LOVE to eat!!
I was left alone a lot for about 2 years when my mom was working 3 jobs. She couldn’t take care of me anymore so that’s why I now live with my Lone Star foster family. Because I was neglected and alone, I now have to relearn many things. I am a bit confused about many things. I am relearning housebreaking and my foster mom knows that when I get up from my nap I need to go outside right away. I don’t bark at all, so my foster mom needs to see me at the back door to know that I need to go out. Hopefully this will get better with time. I also have to learn the layout of the house and yard, particularly where the pool is. My foster mom takes me outside on a leash so I don’t accidentally fall into the pool. Since my eyesight isn’t very good, this might happen!
I hope that someone in addition to my foster family can love me and be patient with me as I learn to be a good dog again. It is going to be a long process, which is why I am in the Forever Foster program.
If you would like to learn more about me please contact my foster mom at wilma.f.winter@us.army.mil. You might even be interested in helping out with some of the expenses of my care. I do need drops daily for my eyes and medicines can be expensive. Please check out the Forever Foster Home Page to see about donating to our Forever Foster program. We would appreciate any help you are able to give.
I am altered, up-to-date on all my shots and am heartworm negative.
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05.07.08
Posted in Uncategorized at 6:21 pm by LSSTLAR
My name is Merlin and I am a Forever Foster. I am a 16 year old Tibetan Terrier who came to Lonestar a few years ago with my sister Mims. Our dad died and no one in the family could take care of us. We were very fortunate that the wonderful Lonestar volunteers took us in, even though we are a lot bigger than Shih Tzus and Lhasa Apsos!!. Mims and I were inseparable and stayed together until a few months ago when Mims crossed the Rainbow Bridge. I was sad and lonely for a few weeks, but now I am doing quite well.
Even though I am 16 years young, I still am living the good life. I’m a bit slower when I get up from the floor or my bed, but once I’m up and moving I can go at a pretty good clip!! My favorite thing to do is to patrol the yard and keep the horses in line whether they need it or not!! I also LOVE to roll in the grass – it feels so good!!!
I have developed some kidney problems and am now on special food to help that condition, but that’s all that is a concern at this time.
As you can see by my picture, I’m quite a good looking senior citizen. I recently had my hair cut shorter for the summer and I’m enjoying my boyish new look. I am a very low maintenance dog. I always want to know where my foster mom is and what she is doing, but I don’t demand attention. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE attention and to be petted, but I am also very happy knowing that I have my grass to roll in, a bed to sleep in, regular meals, and a foster family that loves me. Life is definitely good.
Even though I am older and am in the Forever Foster program, there is always a chance that someone might be interested in adopting me or helping with my care by donating to the Forever Foster program. If you are that special someone, please contact my foster mom at shihtzu-rescue@comcast.com . I am altered, up to date on all my shots, heartworm negative and microchipped.
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04.19.08
Posted in Uncategorized at 1:53 pm by LSSTLAR
My name is Case and I am one very special youthful gentleman. I am a 4 year old white and black Lhasa Apso who has a serious medical condition. That’s why I am in the Forever Foster program, but I also have my own Petfinder page just in case someone would like to adopt me and let me be a part of their family.
I have what’s called Lissencephaly. That’s a very long name for a condition that has to do with my brain. Instead of all the grooves a normal brain has, mine is smooth. That makes me have strange spells and it is obvious to everyone that when I’m having a spell, I am in lots of pain. I take medication for this disorder and it seems to help, but there is no cure for my disease and it will continue to cause me problems for the rest of my life. You would never know by my disposition that I have this problem as I am a very happy younger dog and I live as normal a life as possible. My foster mom says that I’m just like a gentle teddy bear who loves everyone and everything. I particularly like other dogs and when I’m feeling good I love to play with them. My foster mom takes me to Deogi (that’s a Doggie Day Care Center that helps us, in case you didn’t know) to be with the other dogs. She says that I do a great job of showing all the new kids around and making them feel at home. Also, since I am such a big teddy bear, that means I love to be loved, petted and get lots of attention. I will give you all that attention in return!!!
One thing that my foster mom says about me is that I am not the brightest bulb in the bunch. She says that I can get easily confused and that I need some structure in my life to help me get by. One thing I don’t get confused about is the fact that I am perfectly housebroken!! I am VERY proud of that feat! I am altered, up-to-date on all my shots and am heartworm negative.
If you think you might be interested in hearing more about me, please contact my foster mom at sherry352@sbcglobal.net. Don’t forget to look at my Petfinder page too. If you aren’t able to adopt me or another one of the Forever Foster dogs, please consider a donation to our Forever Foster program. We would all be very appreciative of that!!
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03.30.08
Posted in Uncategorized at 11:08 pm by LSSTLAR
My name is Reyna and I am a Senior Citizen Lady of 12 years or so. I am a very pretty blond and white Lhasa Apso who has been in the Forever Foster Program for about 2 years now. I had been neglected for a very long time, until the wonderful Lone Star volunteers found me and started taking care of me.
This is what I looked like when I came to Lone Star.
My hair was short and I was not very clean. I also had some bows in my ears that a groomer had put in a long time ago and were forgotten until my new foster mom took them out. I was scared and wary as I had no idea what was happening to me. Little did I know that coming to Lone Star was the BEST thing that ever happened to me.
Take a look at me now.
As you can see by my current picture, I am very pretty and obviously well taken care of and loved.
Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I am a true little old lady who just wants a place to eat, sleep, and be lovingly cared for until it is my time to cross the Rainbow Bridge. I sleep a lot as naps are good for seniors! I never bark or beg for attention, but I do love it when I get to be the center of attention. I am so grateful that I have a place to live and a wonderful foster family to take care of me. I would love to find a forever home where someone would be willing to take care of me for the rest of my life, so that I can cross the bridge knowing that I brought someone joy and that I was loved.
I have some medical problems that make life a bit more difficult for me, but I will never complain. I have Cushing’s Disease, a hypo-thyroid condition, and elevated calcium levels to name a few. There are really no medical options for me as one fix will complicate another one of my problems.
My foster parents make sure that I am comfortable, warm, and loved. They also need to know when my time to leave earth is near so that I do not have to suffer unnecessarily. This may sound grave to some, but I know that it is the best thing my foster family can do for me. You see, they are giving me time and love, and putting my needs above all emotions they might have. That is truly a wonderful gift.
Please consider helping me and other others just like me by donating to our Forever Foster Program.
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03.14.08
Posted in Uncategorized at 10:16 pm by LSSTLAR
My name is Reno and I am in the Forever Foster program here at Lone Star. BUT, if someone special wanted to adopt me, that would be just fine with me!! I am a 10 year old Shih Tzu boy with black hair. My foster mom says that I am very sweet, very laid back, and that I am very much a gentleman. I will curl up next to her on the couch and get pets every chance I get. I LOVE to have my ears and chin scratched. And, I am particularly fond of tummy rubs. I also like to sleep next to my foster mom at night. She doesn’t need her electric blanket when I’m around!!
The reason that I am in the Forever Foster program is that I am a little older and I have some minor health problems. I have a heart murmur and I also have thyroid problems. I take medicine for my thyroid daily, just like many people do who have thyroid problems. These problems don’t stop me from enjoying life that’s for sure!! I am VERY good about taking my medicine every day as I know it is helping me.
I am a talker and I tend to “growl” a bit. Actually, I growl at just about everything, but usually I am just talking away. I even “purr” a bit and it sounds like a little low growl, but it just means that I am very content. My foster mom has gotten used to these funny sounds of mine. In spite of my “growliness”, my foster mom says that I am a gem at the groomer’s, or when I am getting a bath at home.
I do love my treats and my soft plush toys. I will play a bit in the evening with them, but since I am older, I tend to enjoy a quieter life. I like to go on car rides, but prefer to be in the back seat. I am also doggie door trained. If I am someplace that doesn’t have a doggie door, I let my foster mom know that I have to go out by patting her leg with my paw. All in all, I am a very good boy.
If you would like more information about me, please contact my foster mom at schatzie@cmaaccess.com You can also learn a bit more about me on my PetFinder page. Please consider me for adoption, or maybe you can help by a donation to our Forever Foster Program at Lone Star.
I am altered, up to date on all shots, heartworm negative and microchipped.
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03.03.08
Posted in Uncategorized at 1:19 am by LSSTLAR
WOW!!! I just KNEW I was special, but to be the FIRST FEATURED FOREVER FOSTER, that’s really something.
My name is Rush and I am a 3 year old Lhasa Apso/Poodle mix. I have a wonderful forever foster home and I love my foster mom very much. She takes very good care of me and my other foster siblings. But she needs to take extra-special care of me as I have some special needs.
I have a serious heart defect that is being treated by the wonderful veterinarians at Texas A&M University. My foster mom works there and I am so glad of that because she is making sure I get the best possible care for the rest of my life. Unfortunately, the problem with my heart can’t be cured and I may only have 1 to 1½ years left to live.
Despite my physical problems I am an active little boy who has stolen my foster mom’s heart. As you can see by my picture I am quite cute. I also love people and am very friendly. But, my very favorite thing to do is cuddle with my foster mom - CONSTANTLY. In fact, if my foster mom doesn’t want me in her lap, or if she stops rubbing my belly, I will sulk. That always gets to her and I usually end up in her lap. I truly am the sweetest little boy!!!
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09.18.07
Posted in Aunt B at 2:53 pm by LSSTLAR
Hello Everyone, my name is Aunt B.
My original owner turned me into a local shelter, and I have been in the foster in this program since 2004. My current foster mom has cared for me lovingly for the past 2 years, though I appreciate all she has done for me I would really love to be in my forever home. She said with my being a knockout blonde with big lips and all, it’s a wonder I am still here. She does say I seem to be kind of a loner, but its only because I want all the attention. I think I would do best if I were the only dog! She says I have no interest in the other dogs or “their” toys. I really enjoy taking naps in everyone else’s doggie beds though! I even learned to sleep in the toy basket from the cat. Though I don’t know any tricks, I learned quickly how to get Moms attention if I am hungry or need to go potty, so I am sure I could learn if you could teach me. I love to go for short walks, and rides in the car. I do have a few health issues that seem to be the reason I am still here. The doctor says I am deaf and I have large cataracts that cause me to stumble sometime. These problems are very minor, and I truly just want to love and be loved forever.
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01.22.07
Posted in ADOPTED!! at 6:59 pm by LSSTLAR
Anastasia-
9 year old, puppymill survivor, very shy- ADOPTED!!!!
Bok Choy Harris-
Wow, when we picked Bok up at the pound, she looked horrible. Classic horrible outside-dog black, thickened skin. Obviously came from a breeder situation- stuck in the back yard cranking out puppies- but now her skin is healed, her eyes are recovering from massive infections, but still, she’s a bit too old for most adopters-around 12. ADOPTED!!!!
Brad Pitt-
Absolutely adorable shih tzu who came to us as part of a cruelty bust of a puppymill in North Texas. Chronic demodex. ADOPTED!!!!
Buddy Harris-
Sweet, tiny little four year old Shih Tzu boy with severe arthritis. ADOPTED!!!!
Cheney-
Very cute, very nice, very small dog. Another whose forver foster status puzzles us. Very sweet boy, he does have cataracts and perhaps that is why no one is interested in him. ADOPTED!!!!
Cinder-
Sweet boy, only about three years old. Rescued from the local pound, Cinder has evidently had a stroke and has some significant nerve damage in his back legs. This has resulted in almost NO interest in little Cinder, therefore he is in our forever foster program. ADOPTED!!!!
Georgia Peaches-
ADOPTED!!!!
Ishmael Oak-
Sweet little trouper who was not predicted to make it much longer after being rescued. Went through a tumor removal surgery and over came some heart problems. ADOPTED!!!!
Whitney Harris-
A very nice, larger, blonde terrier/lhasa mix girl. We went to the shelter to pick up as lhasa, but couldn’t leave this pitiful one behind. Over 10 years, but with some significant years left. ADOPTED!!!!
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