A couple of pupdates... Cash was adopted on March 27th and Einstein was adopted today. Yay!

Over the last few years, I have explored other volunteer opportunities at OHS that don't just involve the dogs. Last year I signed up to help with parking at the new volunteer orientation that is held each month. I basically get there around 8am and set up cones to block off the parking lot with another volunteer. There are usually 40-50+ folks that show up to these sessions and this event lasts most of the day, so we block off the main parking lot so that it is open for potential adopters once the shelter opens. So we block off the parking lot, set up sandwich board signs with arrows directing new volunteers to the entrance, open the secured gate, then stand out near Columbia Boulevard in our orange vests waving orange and yellow flags, directing potential new volunteers to the designated parking area. It may not sound like fun to some, but I really enjoy it. Once orientation has started, we pack everything up and head back inside and catch the tail end of the morning presentation. One of the presenters always brings her dogs, so I of course I have to give them some love and treats before I walk through the dog pods. This last Sunday, I spot cleaned a few kennels and tossed a bunch of treats to some of the very good doggos shown below.

Ranger is a brindle pittie with the cutest gray snoot. He's only 7 months old and already knows how to sit and shake. He was adopted today, April 2nd. Happy Tails, Ranger!

Rolland is a seven-year-old chonk that is playful and full of love. He's in foster and available for adoption. He does have some skin and ear issues that will require long term management. Look at that sweet face!

Monique is an active nine-year-old girl that loves to learn and loves to hang out with her people.

Einstein is almost one year old, kinda shy, but treat motivated. Has a history of escaping the yard and will need supervision when outside.

I saw Axel when I was at OHS on the 24th and he got adopted on the 30th. Happy tails, buddy!

Pupdate on Valentine - she is currently in foster and I know the folks that are fostering her! She has the best big sister dog to learn from and the kindest folks to help her grow into a great dog.

I spent some time at OHS on Saturday. There were lots of puppies at the shelter this weekend. Here are some of the furry faces that are available for adoption. And one that was adopted! ~Amanda

Damson is a four-month-old boxer that was adopted on Saturday!

Zazu, a staff and volunteer favorite, is a four-year-old male playful pittie.

Valentine is a 3-month old female hound dog.

Cash is a Black and Tan Coonhound/Catahoula Leopard Dog mix that is almost 7 years old.

Oscars, schmoscars. The real winners are as follows...

The award for cutest sugarface goes to Trio!

With a unanimous vote - Nala wins the Best Puppy Dog Eyes category.

Lasso won for Best Dressed!

The award for Best Hair goes to Peter!

Bundy ran away with the title for best smile.

Hot Wheels is the winner of Best Side Eye category.

She seems surprised, but Princess Pickled Peppers won Best Name by a landslide.

The award for Are We Sure this is a Dog and not a Gremlin goes to Mittens!

Porchy is a professional kitty loafer, obviously. He's 3 years old and is looking for a quiet home. He's FIV+ and will need to stay indoors.

Emmet is a California transplant. He came to OHS through the Second Chance Program and was part of the rescue effort to help shelters impacted by the LA wildfires. He's 6 years old, high energy, playful and loves to learn.

Another big dog, Coda, is a 6-1/2 year old shepherd/husky mix. He's also big on talking and big on snuggling.

Some days you just want to stay in bed and Sunday was one of those days for our girl Remi. She's a 7 year old bulldog, a very social lady, and is ready to be the center of attention. She's got 115 lbs. of love to give!