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Surely this is a mistake! I mean, how could an adorable little dog like Zepher end up abandoned in a kill shelter? I will never understand this. I look at a dog like Zepher, and she looks back at me with her eyes bright and her tail a-waggin', and I think, "Where is your family?" I mean, ok, not everyone has to be overly attached to their pets like I am, but who are these people who drop their pets off at kill shelters or lose them and don't go looking for them? I don't know how Zepher's story began, but I do know how it will end: And they all lived happily ever after! She will be spayed and available for adoption on June 2nd.

Foster update 7/3: Brittney fostered Zepher this past week and gave me some insite into her personlity. Zepher is good with dogs but needs a couple of days grace period to warm up to them. Brittney said she was snappy with her dog for the first day but then warmed right up and was playful with there young puppy for the rest of the week. She is ok with cats. Like most Jack russells she wants to chance the cats but doesn't hurt them. As far as Brittney could tell she is housetrained. Basically a great dog looking for a great home! Is that yours?


Volunteer update: I spent all day Sat. with Zepher at the adoption event. What a charmer she is! Very sweet and loving! Zepher is a petite jack russel with moderate energy! Not totally off the wall like most Jack's! Was the hit of the event! I was suprized that she did not get adopted!


According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Jack Russell Terrier was developed in 19th century England by a clergyman named Jack Russell. This feisty little terrier was used to hunt small game, particularly fox, by digging the quarry out of its den. Breeders have emphasized its working ability, so the standard is very broad, encompassing a wide range of accepted body types. On English hunts, the Jack Russell Terriers were supposed to be long-legged enough to keep up with the hounds. The energetic and playful Jack Russell makes a good family companion. The Jack Russell Terrier is a perky, merry, devoted, and loving dog. Spirited and obedient, yet absolutely fearless. Careful and amusing, he enjoys games and playing with toys. Friendly and generally kind to children who have been taught not to tease or strike the dog. They are intelligent, yet willful and determined. They have strong hunting instincts (stronger than your average terrier) and should not be trusted with other small animals. They like to chase and explore. Be careful not to let them off the lead unless they are very well-trained. Jack Russells like to bark and dig. They tend to get restless and destructive if not kept fruitfully occupied and well exercised. Jack Russells climb, which means they can climb over a fence, they also jump. A Jack that stands 12 inches high can easily jump five feet. JRTs are not the breed for a inexperienced dog owner. This is a BIG dog in a little dogs body. The owner needs to be as strong-willed as they are, or this little guy will take over.