Scuba is a fun-loving dog, with not-so-fun past.

This young Pit Bull/Dalmatian mix had a life-changing experience when he fell off a cliff into a body of water, breaking his leg and suffering other injuries. He then had to tread water for four days until he was finally rescued and brought to the Logan County Humane Society to recover.

The Logan County Humane Society has been in less-than-desirable shape for some time, for the most part closed off to visitors, until it was recently fixed up. Ever since, there has been a big push to find these dogs homes, and the wonderful and loving dogs have just been soaking up the attention, especially Scuba.

Scuba is currently being fostered by Greenwood student DiDi Turley and her family, and is fitting right in. He is an energetic, if mischevious, ball of love (if you couldn’t tell from the picture on the left), and he loves nothing more than to play with his humans. According to DiDi, he was stored in a windowless back room for some time at the Humane Society before its total overhaul, and now he’s just glad to be around people.

However, although the Turley family loves having him in their home, they already have six dogs living with them, and a seventh at a friend’s house, so they know it can’t last forever. Fostering is only temporary, so what Scuba really needs is a permanent family to adopt him, preferably one that can keep up with his energy and give him lots of outdoor time.

If you have any interest in taking home this amazingly sweet and affectionate dog, please contact DiDi through Greenwood High School, or the Logan County Humane Society at 270-726-2186.

Artie, my family’s dog, turned 8 years old this past Saturday, May 9th.

Artie is a Pembroke Welsh Corgi from a well-known breeder in New York, where my family used to live. Like most Corgis, he has a medium-sized body but little legs, traits they were specifically bred to have in order to avoid being kicked by cows. Corgis are also prone to being on the pudgy side, and Artie is no exception. Much to his dismay (but everyone else’s enjoyment), he makes a great pillow and foot warmer for this reason.

However, don’t let the fact that he’s a bit on in years trick you into thinking he’s not active. When he’s not in the midst of a passionate affair with food, he’s off playing, licking the floor, or “defending” our house from the vicious beasts that try to invade it (mainly squirrels and fluffy bunnies). He does have a few pet peeves that really freak him out, specifically trashcans, bathtubs, and his greatest nemesis: the oven. Greater than these fears, though, is his immense love for food. He doesn’t really care what kind of food, as long as it’s not a vegetable.

Even after eight years, Artie is still an endless source of fun, a wonderful snuggle buddy, and an extremely loyal friend who will stay by your side no matter what.

Especially if you have food.

Gypsy Rose is a big baby, in the best way possible.

Although this adorable Pit Bull mix is around 7 or 8 years old, she likes to think she’s still a cuddly little puppy. Immediately upon meeting a new person, her first reaction is to calmly sit in their lap or lean against them until they pet her. Gypsy is nothing but a big sweetheart and she loves people. She warms up to people quickly, and once she becomes familiar with a person, she will insist on being cuddled like a baby.

Gypsy is a sweet dog and will brighten up any home she ends up in. Please consider adopting her and spending the rest of your life hugging a big, warm, fuzzy Pit Bull.

To learn more about Gypsy Rose or to adopt, foster, or sponsor her, please visit her Petfinder page here.