ANGELL: and SUGAR: These pretty three-year-old sisters hit a real rough patch recently, courtesy of Uncle Sam. Their human dad came home from Iraq almost totally disabled. Obviously mom's attention needs to be on her husband and her hands are full. Recognizing that the girls needed more care and attention than they were in a position to provide, their human parents asked for our help. We don't necessarily plan to place them together, though we'd prefer to do so should the opportunity present itself. Angell is a roughcoat (longhair) who is sweet and a little hesitant when first meeting new people (or maybe she's just a bit confused right now). She'll need a peaceful environment and a patient adopter who will help her blossom. Sugar is a smoothcoat (shorthair). She is more active and adventuresome and is usually the first to try something new. Both are good with children of all ages and have done well with most other dogs while here at Camp Saint Bernard. They are currently recovering from eye surgery to correct a minor congenital problem and will soon be ready to go. They're vaccinated, spayed, housetrained, HW-negative, and microchipped. Got a fenced yard? Give a call. They'd love to meet you. 4/25/2008

BOSLEY: Three-year-old Bosley is a young roughcoat male who has not yet left his puppy years behind. He's got lots of energy and LOVES to run like the wind. He has two speeds -- FAST and FASTER. Alas, the poor fellow suffered bilateral ruptured eardrums due to a longstanding ear infection. Though his hearing is not impaired we joke that he's "selectively deaf" -- he pretends he can't hear you call him but he doesn't have a problem hearing the treat jar being opened. Bos is neutered, vaccinated, HW-negative, housetrained, and microchipped. He will need an adopter willing to complete formal obedience with him and to help him develop leash manners. He's not too crazy about other dogs, particularly males, and is a bit too intense for cats. We'd like to see him in an only-pet household with children over the age of 10 or 12. He thinks his primary job is to scare the vacuum cleaner with his big bark. If you think there are more important things in life than vacuuming every day he just may be the dog for you. The successful candidate will have large- or giant-breed-experience and a secure fenced yard. 4/25/2008

MONTGOMERY: Montgomery (aka Train Wreck, or TW, as the women at our vet's office nicknamed him) was indeed a train wreck when he arrived. Emaciated, full of whipworms, heartworm-positive, intact, and with hair loss over much of his back, he was just pathetic. How a so-called human could let him get in such a horrid state just boggles the mind. It only took three weeks for him to gain 24 pounds (think he'd been starved?) but it took considerably longer to get rid of his heavy infestation of intestinal whipworms. But after four treatments they're finally gone! His hair has grown back and he's blossoming. He's housetrained. He's been neutered and vaccinated and microchipped. He's had his heartworm treatments and will soon be ready to charm some lucky family just like he's charmed all of us here. At just three years of age, TW's a sweet, sweet boy who deserves to be coddled and loved and spoiled for the rest of his life. We'd like him to be the family's only dog. We don't know about cats as he hasn't met one while here in Rescue. He'd love some kids to play with. If you have room in your heart for this VERY special smoothcoat boy, please consider Montgomery. He won't disappoint. 4/25/2008

DUNCAN 2: When he came into our program his name was Duncan. We quickly discovered his mischievous ways when he ate a whole angel food cake we had left to cool on the kitchen counter, hence his new nickname, Duncan Hines. He's a delightful, affectionate, gentle, three-year-old smoothcoat (shorthaired) boy who is neutered, vaccinated, HW-negative, and microchipped. Duncan plays nicely with small dogs and with cats but isn't too crazy about critters his own size. His favorite things include tummy rubs, tug toys, and going for walks with his humans. He loves being brushed and especially enjoys being vacuumed. A fenced yard is strongly preferred. And Duncan would like some kids (over age 8 or 10) to snuggle with. If you're committed to putting dessert away and not leaving it on the counter, our Duncan just might be the boy for you. Give us a call. He'd love to meet you. 4/6/2008

MYSTIC: Meet pretty MYSTIC. She's a lovely two-year-old smoothcoat lady who came to us from a "home" (if you can call it that) where she was kept in a tiny bathroom with no place to lie down except on a heating vent in the floor. Mysty was being eaten alive by fleas when she was sprung from her hell by our good friend and fellow rescuer, Tricia M. Mysty has a small area of temporary hair loss on her hind end (courtesy of flea allergies) but it's already beginning to grow back. The fleas are gone. She's spayed, vaccinated, HW-negative and housetrained, and she knows a few commands. She appears to have been struck so she's initially a bit timid when meeting new people. We're working on rebuilding her ability to trust. She SO wants to love someone who'll treasure her and love her for the sweetheart she is. Please help us remind her that fanny-scratches can be pleasant, and not because fleas have set up housekeeping in her fur. Mysty would like a fenced yard. Another dog would be great 'cause she loves to romp and run and play with another critter. And she'd REALLY like some kids (over age 8 or 9 please) to smother her with affection. 2/29/2008

DESDEMONA: This is DESDEMONA, a seven-month-old roughcoat baby girl. Desi is spayed, vaccinated, and HW-negative. She's quite a playful little lady who is ready for a new home. Desi thinks the world is her oyster, all the toys in the world belong to her, and humans were put on this earth just to cuddle with her. She MAY be right. A petite lass, she promises not to take up too much room on your sofa. She's got LOTS of puppy energy, plays well with other dogs, and loves kids. Because of her energy level she would probably do best in a family with kids over age 7 or 8. Desi's still working on housetraining, and does try hard to let you know when "it's time", though she's not yet 100% reliable when it comes to lasting through a long night. Successful completion of formal obedience lessons will be a requirement of her adoption contract. We'd like her to have a fenced yard. Preference will be given to a family with a stay-at-home mom or dad so she can get the housetraining thing down pat. Call her. She'd love to meet you. 2/29/2008

PHOENIX: You have to wonder how a human (term used loosely here) can be so cruel to an innocent, WONDERFUL dog. Phoenix has had it VERY rough in his two short years. He's been starved. He's been hit. He's been spoken to harshly. He has spent his whole life since he was a little puppy tethered to a tree in the backyard by a plastic-coated wire cable. The dog grew. The cable stayed the same size. You know the rest. The cable was embedded TWO INCHES into his neck. The wound was disgusting and has required three surgeries to remove all the dead tissue. It's finally healing nicely and he'll have no ill effects. Phoenix is a tall boy but is 25 pounds underweight; we're working on packing some weight on him. He has completed four weeks of antibiotics to treat Lyme disease. Phoenix has gotten his spark back. He runs. He frolics. He loves to give kisses. The joy is returning to his eyes. Though he's made remarkable progress he still has a way to go. Phoenix will need to be neutered before placement; we're just waiting for him to get a little stronger and heavier. The successful candidate will have a fenced yard and will be committed to completing formal obedience with Phoenix. Interested in meeting him? He's a joy. Someone's going to be VERY lucky. 2/29/2008

STELLA: She's pretty. She's gentle. She's AMAZING. Three-year-old Stella is a smoothcoat (shorthaired) Saintly lady who's sweet beyond belief. She is spayed, vaccinated, and HW-negative. She's housetrained. And she gives soft kisses. Miss Stella landed in Rescue through no fault of her own, and she'd very much like to be part of a family again. Stella gets along well with children of all ages. She likes other dogs. She doesn't even mind the occasional cat. And she has successfully completed basic obedience. We'd prefer that she have a fenced yard. Come and meet her. You won't be disappointed! 1/7/2008

MATILDA: Isn't she cute? Little Matilda is just 17 months old and hasn't had the easiest life thus far. Though she wasn't physically abused she has been neglected (and neglect IS a form of abuse). She is quite thin and skittish and hasn't decided whether she should trust humans. Let's help her change that opinion. Tillie is spayed, vaccinated and HW-negative. Though she's not completely reliable when it comes to housetraining she's about 98% there. She does well with other dogs and is reported to be friendly with cats though she hasn't interacted with one while here in Rescue. She is recovering from eye surgery and soon will be ready to meet her new family. Maybe that'll be you! Won't you help Tillie learn that humans can be gentle and food bowls can be full? 12/30/2007

BELLA 4: Did you know that "bella" means "beautiful" in Italian? My foster mom tells me all the time that my name fits me perfectly. I'm two years old, spayed, housetrained, HW-negative, and vaccinated. I love to cuddle with my humans so if you're willing to romp with me, well that would be great. I'm pretty friendly with other dogs and with cats. Kids are fun too but I'm most comfortable with kids over age 8 or so. I'd prefer a fenced yard. If you're looking for a playmate I'm your girl. Want to meet me? I hope you'll call soon. 10/22/2007

Alvin: Simon: Theodore: Jeannette: Eleanor: Meet THE CARTOON CRITTERS. What a comical quintet! These little cutie-pies are four months old are are anxious to meet you. There are three boys (Alvin, Simon and Theodore) and two girls (Jeannette and Eleanor). Alvin and Simon are playful and funny. Theo is the adventurer who's the first to try new things. Jenny has the enthusiasm of ten dogs. And Ellie is sweet beyond belief. Ellie will likely be a roughcoat (longhaired) Saint; the others are all smoothcoats (shorthaired). All are on schedule with two of the three sets of requisite vaccinations; the third set will be done shortly. They've been spayed/neutered and started on monthly heartworm and flea/tick prevention. Their adoption fee is $500. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO PREVIOUS NEW ENGLAND SAINT RESCUE ADOPTERS. And the successful candidate will have a flexible schedule to accommodate potty training. (Little puppies can only "hold it" so long after all.) A fenced yard is strongly preferred, and formal obedience lessons will be required. [Note: Some already have adoptions pending so come and meet our babies soon!] 10/22/2007