<a href=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/TPs8WIDhaDI/AAAAAAAAAYo/QvUxmRDDWXg/s1600/2011%2Bcover.jpg”><img style=”MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 154px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547093716853942322″ border=”0″ alt=”” src=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/TPs8WIDhaDI/AAAAAAAAAYo/QvUxmRDDWXg/s200/2011%2Bcover.jpg” /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div>WAG 2011 calendars are here, so make sure to pick up a few. You can find them at Boss Brothers Country Store in Loganville, Animal Medical Center of Monroe, Garden Gate Florist in Monroe,…

<a href=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/TPs6CqEkN0I/AAAAAAAAAYQ/xSTUxwBN6GE/s1600/bikes.jpg”><img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 134px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547091183364486978″ border=”0″ alt=”” src=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/TPs6CqEkN0I/AAAAAAAAAYQ/xSTUxwBN6GE/s200/bikes.jpg” /></a> Ready to ride<br /><br /><div><a href=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/TPs5kNgGOpI/AAAAAAAAAYI/ybO5gRr_CJk/s1600/Steph%2BCarol.jpg”><img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 134px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547090660299258514″ border=”0″ alt=”” src=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/TPs5kNgGOpI/AAAAAAAAAYI/ybO5gRr_CJk/s200/Steph%2BCarol.jpg” /></a> Smilin’ volunteers <img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px;…

<a href=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/TPs2oNSbgVI/AAAAAAAAAWw/7SbR6_tDla8/s1600/sign.jpg”><img style=”MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 134px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547087430426526034″ border=”0″ alt=”” src=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/TPs2oNSbgVI/AAAAAAAAAWw/7SbR6_tDla8/s200/sign.jpg” /></a><br /><div>Our October 27 Cruizin’ for Critters motorcycle event was great. Awesome fall weather for everyone, a fantastic variety of vendors, and better yet – several animals were adopted during the day. Our thank to Stone…

Lots coming up for fall – our community pet calendar will be out soon, our $5,000 drawing tickets will go on sale this month, our super adoption event is next weekend, and our Cruizin’ for Critters motorcycle ride will be in October. Whew! I’m gonna need to take a nap once this is over.

I’m embarassed – my blog work has slowed again. Here’s the thing, lots of people are on Facebook so I’m spending more time posting there. And although I stay busy, it seems silly to be posting same stuff in two places. My technical skills suck (it’s the paws) but I think there’s a way to…

<div>Hope everyone is enjoying their summer. Let’s hope the next few weeks give us a little break in temperatures!<br /><br />Fall/winter are looking to be a busy time for WAG. Two super-adoption events, a motorcycle ride fundraiser, fall festivals, and more will keep us from getting bored! Meeting the public at events, helping with education…

There sure are some really fantastic photos to choose from this year!!

The annual Community Pet Calendar contest is underway – don’t forget to visit the website and vote for your favorites!. Entries can be seen at <a href=”http://www.flickr.com/photos/wagcalendar/”>www.flickr.com/photos/wagcalendar/</a> Voting goes until July 15.<br /><br />We also have some room left for sponsor ads in the calendar. At only $25 it’s year-round advertising at an incredibly cheap…

<a href=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/S_vu0Fi3TVI/AAAAAAAAAU8/KFiLCdgvdgs/s1600/Emma+family.jpg”><img style=”MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475232350607986002″ border=”0″ alt=”” src=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/S_vu0Fi3TVI/AAAAAAAAAU8/KFiLCdgvdgs/s320/Emma+family.jpg” /></a><br /><div>Take a look at Emma and her new family. She stayed at my house for awhile, but is now the much-loved dog of Anne and Chris. Congratulations to this family as they start their new…

<a href=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/S_vryOwymjI/AAAAAAAAAU0/CPstvicMU2g/s1600/DSC02078.JPG”><img style=”MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475229020187695666″ border=”0″ alt=”” src=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/S_vryOwymjI/AAAAAAAAAU0/CPstvicMU2g/s320/DSC02078.JPG” /></a><br /><div>Here’s a few photos from the WAG ‘n Walk. We had gorgeous weather and it was cool seeing a parade of dogs walking the streets of downtown Monroe. Sorry we don’t have more photos –…

Things are shifting into high gear for our first WAG ‘n Walk, Walton County’s first pet-oriented festival. We’ll be updating our list of sponsors – thanks to all for their help! – and getting everything ready. Let’s hope this gorgeous weather holds for awhile.<br /><br />Get an entry form from our website <a href=”http://www.wagwalton.com/”>www.wagwalton.com</a> and…

<a href=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/S71fzSpI7XI/AAAAAAAAAUQ/-ptPSrMOGQ8/s1600/Hockey.jpg”><img style=”MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 237px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457623658225266034″ border=”0″ alt=”” src=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/S71fzSpI7XI/AAAAAAAAAUQ/-ptPSrMOGQ8/s320/Hockey.jpg” /></a><br /><div><div>Here’s Hockey – another last-minute rescue by an out-of-state rescue group. WAG volunteers transported him to Lexington, KY, and he was quite the gentleman during his 5-hour trip. We’re glad to give Hockey another chance…

Knight climbed out of the transport van on Saturday night and already has a home! His foster family will now be his permanent family. Here’s the note they sent us: “We just love him, he’s so sweet! He’s made himself at home and we already have an appointment with the groomer for Monday. Thanks for…

This is Knight – rescued from the Walton Co. shelter on March 22. His case is a great demonstration of the successful “it takes a village” approach to dog rescue.<br /><br /><br /><img style=”TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand” id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455739868821115890″ border=”0″ alt=”” src=”http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_GGzq-xpWRuI/S7augUQE0_I/AAAAAAAAAT4/Lx5ZHyDiz-8/s320/2010%25200676%2520Knight.jpg” /><br /><br /><br /><br…

It’s great when the community pitches in to help with our cause. The Walton County Foundation approved WAG’s grant request and will be funding a whopping $4,000 in spay/neuter costs this year. Spay/neuter is vital to ending pet overpopulation. Plus, strays can carry diseases and keep shelter staff busy impounding or euthanizing them, if necessary….

<div>Guthrie was impounded as a cruelty case. He’d been hit by a car but his owners never took him for medical care. Skinny and in constant pain, his chance of rescue seemed slim. But shelter staff decided to give it a try and posted his photo on their website.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>WAG posted Guthrie’s story on…

There’s a lot of work involved in rescue, but a lot of good stuff, too. Seeing a rescue dog blossom in foster care, a happy adoptive family and their new pet, the bouncing enthusiasm of a dog finally freed from a shelter kennel.<br /><br />Rescue is definitely a “takes a village” effort. So many people…

Here are a few dates to note:<br /><br />April 10 is our Spring Fling Adoption Extravaganza at the Loganville Petsmart from 11 a.m – 4 pm. Over 100 dogs and cats will be hoping for new homes. Come and “Let Love Blossom” with a new pet!<br /><br />Saturday, May 8 is our first annual WAG…

Thanks goodness we’re done with January. The temperature dipped into the teens, and that’s REALLY COLD for Georgia. I know – we look like wimps to those who have dealt with real winter weather, snow, ice and all that stuff. Whatever. I still spent a lot of time under my blanket in the basement. Brrrrr.<br…