08.30.08
Posted in Uncategorized at 1:34 pm by LSSTLAR
My name is Belva and I am a Forever Foster. I am a white and silver, 13 year old Shih Tzu lady. I am blind, but that does not hinder me at all. I can hear quite well and I know my foster mom’s voice and will follow her all over the house and yard while she is talking to me.
My foster mom says that I am a curious girl and also quite brave. You see, I tend to live my life to the fullest. I do most everything that my foster brothers and sisters do. Even though I am blind I am very aware of my surroundings. In fact, I know exactly where my foster siblings are at all times and I use them to help me figure out what is going on around me. I don’t necessarily want to play with them, but I am certainly aware of where they are and what they are doing. I might miss something important if I don’t pay attention to what is going on!!
I am a very sweet and loving gal and my foster mom says that I am full of personality plus!! I particularly like to go on walks with my foster family and I LOVE to be at the head of the pack leading the way! I am also really good in the car, when I get a bath, and when I am getting groomed. I’m still quite playful and will even play ball with you if I get the chance.
I also like quiet time and love to be close to my foster family. I particularly like when they give me lots of attention and I am able to get a cuddle and a pet from them. I am just a very loving and sweet little lady.
Even though I am considered a Forever Foster, I am up for adoption. I would love to find my forever home with my own family to love and take care of me. But, if that does not happen I know my foster family will always take care of me. If you think you might be interested in learning more about me, please contact my foster mom at cparsonsang@hotmail.com . You can also look at my Petfinder page and learn even more about me.
I am altered, up to date on all shots, heartworm negative and microchipped.
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08.16.08
Posted in Uncategorized at 10:49 pm by LSSTLAR
My name is Pink and I am a 7 year old Lhasa Apso girl. I have beautiful soft white hair with tan markings, and I weigh about 21 pounds. I am a little bit overweight, but I think those pounds would come off if I was on a regular exercise program. My foster dad loves me and takes really good care of me, but because he is wheelchair bound, it is hard for him to walk me.
I was featured as the Fluff of the Week a number of months ago, but now I am a Forever Foster. That means that I am still up for adoption, but because I do have some health problems my foster dad is willing to love me like his own and give me a home to live out my life in the comfort of my foster home if needed. However, if you read this and think I might fit into your family, please feel free to contact my foster dad. He’ll be happy to tell you all about me.
I have 8 foster siblings and I get along with them very well, except when there is food involved!!! I love my food and tend to get protective of it by growling a little bit. I don’t snap at my foster siblings, or hurt them, but I do growl!! I have a deaf foster sibling and I know that she can’t hear my growl. Even though I’m growling away, she just walks to my food bowl and helps herself!!!
I am now deaf from a seizure that I had a little while back. I also have “lazy eye” that my ophthalmologist says was a result of a birth defect. One of my eyes looks straight ahead and the other looks off to the side. I am blind in that eye, but my eye that looks straight ahead is perfect. My foster dad says that I can see a doggie treat in his hand from 100 yards away!
I am a very sweet girl, who loves attention, tummy rubs, and ear scratches. I am not really a lap dog, but I do sleep in my foster dad’s bed, right beside him. I follow my foster dad all over the house and I love it when he stops and gives me some attention. I also will sit right next to him when he’s watching TV. And when he comes home at night, I’m right there at the door waiting for him. I LOVE to get attention. You see, when I was rescued I had a little pink rhinestone collar on. That meant that someone thought I was a little princess at one time. My foster dad thinks that I still deserve to be treated like a princess.
I also like to ride in the car and when we go on walks, I don’t pull my leash or run and jump. I am fully housebroken, know some commands, and everyone says that I am very well-behaved. I think I am actually a perfect little lady!!
I would love to be your special girl and be your little princess, but I understand that I might spend the rest of my life with my foster dad. That’s OK though, I love him and I know he will take care of me.
If you think you might be interested in learning more about me, please email us. You can reach us at my personal email address pink@actioncentral.net. I will make sure my foster dad gets the message. Also please check out my Petfinder page for even more information about me.
I am altered, up-to-date on all my shots and am heartworm negative.
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08.08.08
Posted in Uncategorized at 10:20 pm by LSSTLAR
My name is Gomez and I am a 10 year old grey and white Shih Tzu. I had quite a traumatic past before I was lucky enough to be rescued by the volunteers at Lone Star. Now I am living the “Life of Riley” with my foster family and I consider myself to be one fortunate lad.
About 4 years ago I arrived in foster care after I had been attacked by a pitbull. My first foster family took care of me as I healed from that horrible adventure. I must say that I am still a bit frightened of other dogs, but I am getting better around them. Then I was adopted by a family who promised me my forever home. Unfortunately, that did not work out as well as I had hoped. I was returned to Lone Star. Once I arrived back they discovered that I had a tumor on my liver the size of an orange. I had that removed and now I am healthy and happy. I am now in the Forever Foster program. That’s OK though, I LOVE my foster family and I know they love me. My foster mom calls me her little trooper because I have been through so much.
I am a pretty loving little guy and am quite content in my forever foster home. I even have two doggie siblings to help me understand that dogs can be my friends! I bark to let my foster mom know when I have to go outside. But, I can come inside through the doggie door. I have a little arthritis so it’s harder for me to use the dog door going out than coming in. I do have a little bit of a limp from the arthritis, but that doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy a walk in the park now and then! I also have dry eye and need special eye drops daily for that. I’m quite good when I get the drops, especially if Mom gives me a treat afterwards!
It would be wonderful if I could find my forever home with a special person to take care of me for the rest of my life. But if that is not possible, I know my Forever Foster Family loves me and will take care of me. I am truly one lucky little guy. If you think you might be interested in me, please check out my Petfinder page and contact my foster mom or dad at jimtarl@sbcglobal.net
I am altered, up to date on all shots, heartworm negative, and microchipped.
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07.26.08
Posted in Uncategorized at 10:40 pm by LSSTLAR
Hi, my name is Shanghai and I am a beautiful 12 pound black and white Shih Tzu boy. I’m a little older at 10-12 years, but I still have some years left in me! Everyone who meets me tells me what a charming guy I am! And, I’m lovable too! I am a Forever Foster because I have some special needs. Let me tell you a bit about myself.
Everyone calls me Gummi because I have no teeth! Before I was rescued by Lone Star, I had very poor dental care. No one brushed my teeth or let the veterinarian do a dental. Because of this neglect, I have lost every one of my teeth! My foster family laughs at me because sometimes when I get upset I try to bite a little. With no teeth that’s hard to do and “gumming” my intended victim just has no effect except to bring on laughter. Because my foster family is laughing at me, I get even more upset and continue “gumming” them! I then realize that they are playing a game with me and we then play the “gummy game” for a little while. I’ll do anything to make my foster family happy.
I’m normally a pretty easy going little dog. I get along just fine with my foster brothers and sisters, but I tend to mind my own business. Sometimes my foster siblings get upset with me because I bump into them. You see, I am blind. I lost one eye due to glaucoma and my other eye has no vision. I get drops in my eye to keep it healthy so I don’t have to have it removed, too. I only occasionally bump into something in my foster home as I have learned my way around the house. But those foster siblings of mine never stay in one place!!!
I am also on a special medicine for senility. A few months ago I started just walking in circles and trying to climb things when I bumped into them. My veterinarian prescribed a medication called Anilpryl for me. It has helped me a lot and I’m now my old normal self.
I am very affectionate and like to be near my family for a short spells and have my belly rubbed. I also like to lay on my favorite bed and take a snooze, too. I know that I am in the Forever Foster program, but I could give some special someone lots of love and some “gumming” too! It would be wonderful to find a forever home. If you think you could find a place in your home for me, please contact my foster mom at teresa@shihtzu-rescue.com. She will tell you it would be worth it to adopt me.
I am altered, up-to-date on all my shots and heartworm negative.
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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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