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Joey

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Joey , 9, a noble and poised boy, is wonderfully gentle and so grateful for kindness. Shortly after his rescue (he had been at another shelter and run out of time or space), he greeted volunteers and staff in our courtyard, smiling and running into each person's arms with gratitude.    Joey's body and face resemble a Yellow Labrador Retriever in almost every way, but his distinct ears give him a look all his own. He is neutered and debuting for adoption today at Nevada SPCA.   We believe he has the temperament to be great with mature kids.

Loki

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Loki beams with hope and good cheer.    He believes in people with all of his heart and wants someone to love. Loki is young at heart at 12 years of age, a Papillon & Toy mix, neutered boy, debuting for adoption today at Nevada SPCA.    He is good with dogs and housetrained (pads).    Loki needed us due to his previous owner's financial hardship.

Do we dare to hope for love?

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Alexander , 10, and Bonita , 3, are two more of the six precious dogs rescued from the backyard/junkyard of a suspected breeder and they debut for adoption today. Both Alexander and Bonita are tiny, just 6 and 4 pounds respectively, and quite bashful. We believe they've never been held before. When we lift them, they stare at the ground in fear of being dropped.    Both have muted spirits -- they likely gave up hope long ago -- but they are accepting kindness and beginning to connect more with the people caring for them.    Both are Toy Poodle mixes and now spayed/neutered ( Alexander is a boy and Bonita is a girl).    Please help find them exceptionally gentle homes where they can continue to bloom. November 28 post on Crystal, Norma, and Stephen, who were rescued from the same place .

Christian

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Christian , 10, revels in praise and loves hearing us tell him that years of love are ahead. All indications suggest he endured many years, if not a lifetime so far, in a loveless backyard with little interaction.  At the time of rescue he was at another shelter in emaciated condition with hair loss from malnutrition and an open neck wound (likely from a too-tight collar slicing into his neck).  Christian is rebounding physically and emotionally.  His veterinary care included dental care and he is on a premium probiotic weight gain plan, with his skin and hair gradually improving.  Christian wants to be with dogs and people so he's never lonely again.  He is a chocolate Miniature Pinscher, neutered, and debuting for adoption today at Nevada SPCA.

Bravery

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Bravery coos like a baby at times and he's great with cats and dogs.  Now no longer in pain -- he was found neglected on the streets with bulging, painful eyes blinded by severe glaucoma -- Bravery is thriving and ready to debut for adoption today at Nevada SPCA. He healed from his enucleation surgery (removal of his eyes) in a wonderful foster home.  Bravery's foster parents said he is terrific with cats and dogs and can learn his way around the house and backyard within just a few days.  He loves being around people and animals and he is afraid of being alone.  They said Bravery is housetrained too and will bark if he gets lost in the backyard and needs you to pick him up. Bravery is a tiny Chihuahua, 12 years of age, and neutered.  Please help find him a hero.

Lumiere

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Lumiere is getting a fresh start at 12 years of age.  We love the wise and contented look in his eyes, knowing that his fortunes have so dramatically improved.  Lumiere is a Bichon Frise & Poodle mix, a neutered boy, good with other dogs, debuting for adoption today at Nevada SPCA.  At the time of rescue he was unrecognizable at another shelter (named Snowball) and suffering from extreme matting/neglect and dental decay.  Now cleaned, groomed (with special thanks to Hair of the Dog spa), eating premium food, and healing well from his dental operation, Lumiere is ready to complete his transformation by becoming a cherished member of a loving family.

Life for me is beginning again, at 12, and I'm allowing myself to become hopeful.

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Elmer now wears the smile of someone realizing that the bad days are past.  At 12 years of age, he is finding hope and there's a new spring in his step!  Elmer , a Cockapoo, was found in deplorable condition on a busy road in a commercial district, tremendously distressed and disoriented.  But now he is eating premium meals, his matted coat has been shaved away, and he's had dental care.  Elmer is good with other dogs, but still a bit testy with strangers until he gets to know and trust them.  The warts on his body and face are just cosmetic and natural with his aging.  Elmer triumphantly debuts for adoption today at Nevada SPCA and we ask for your help in finding him a hero.