Featured Pets Who Need Homes

Posted on: 10:30 am, January 24, 2013, by , updated on: 11:13am, October 12, 2012

Here are the pets we feature every Friday on WHNT News 19 at Noon.  If you are interested in adopting one of these animals, or serving as a foster, please call the Madison Animal Rescue Foundation (MARF) at (256) 658-8607.

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  • Gracie (Photo Courtesy MARF)

  • Apollo (Photo Courtesy MARF)

  • Apollo (Photo Courtesy MARF)

  • Boo (Photo Courtesy MARF)

  • Boo (Photo Courtesy MARF)

  • Gibby (Photo Courtesy MARF)

  • Tia (Photo Courtesy MARF)

  • Tia (Photo Courtesy MARF)

  • Marlow (Photo Courtesy MARF)

  • Marlow (Photo Courtesy MARF)

  • Marlow (Photo Courtesy MARF)

  • Pete (Photo Courtesy MARF)

  • Pete (Photo Courtesy MARF)

  • Pete (Photo Courtesy MARF)

  • Dusty (Photo Courtesy MARF)

  • Lucky (Photo Courtesy MARF)

  • Diesel (Photo Courtesy MARF)

  • Diesel (Photo Courtesy MARF)

  • Diesel (Photo Courtesy MARF)

  • Pebbles (Photo Courtesy MARF)

  • Medusa (Photo Courtesy MARF)

  • Medusa (Photo Courtesy MARF)

  • Bessie (Photo Courtesy MARF)

  • Brady (Photo Courtesy MARF)

  • Bitsy (Photo Courtesy MARF)

  • Brick (Photo Courtesy MARF)

  • Mars (Photo Courtesy MARF)

  • Mars (Photo Courtesy MARF)

  • Rex (Photo Courtesy MARF)

  • Rex (Photo Courtesy MARF)

  • Rex (Photo Courtesy MARF)

  • These adorable kittens are quite striking with their soft, snow white fur, and contrasting black patches. They were born to a feral mama, and rescued from a feral life themselves at five weeks. They are perfectly comfortable living inside and being pampered kittens. All these kittens get along well with dogs and other cats. The only girl has a slightly deformed rear foot, that may have been genetic, or from abuse. She doesn’t let it slow her down: she runs and tumbles with the boys just fine. Larry, Moe and Curly have had their first round of shots and are ready for adoption. They eat well, and use the litter box well.

  • These adorable kittens are quite striking with their soft, snow white fur, and contrasting black patches. They were born to a feral mama, and rescued from a feral life themselves at five weeks. They are perfectly comfortable living inside and being pampered kittens. All these kittens get along well with dogs and other cats. The only girl has a slightly deformed rear foot, that may have been genetic, or from abuse. She doesn’t let it slow her down: she runs and tumbles with the boys just fine. Larry, Moe and Curly have had their first round of shots and are ready for adoption. They eat well, and use the litter box well.

  • These adorable kittens are quite striking with their soft, snow white fur, and contrasting black patches. They were born to a feral mama, and rescued from a feral life themselves at five weeks. They are perfectly comfortable living inside and being pampered kittens. All these kittens get along well with dogs and other cats. The only girl has a slightly deformed rear foot, that may have been genetic, or from abuse. She doesn’t let it slow her down: she runs and tumbles with the boys just fine. Larry, Moe and Curly have had their first round of shots and are ready for adoption. They eat well, and use the litter box well.

  • We have Bonnie & Clyde this week. They came in together & we’re trying to get them adopted together. The lady that found them is helping with the adoption fee to get them to a furever home together. They are both Australian Shepherd mixes around 2 yrs old. They are very sweet. They probably need to go to a family that has no young children & preferably no other dogs. Clyde is very protective of Bonnie & she looks for him & relies on him, but being a typical woman, she’s the boss.

  • We have Bonnie & Clyde this week. They came in together & we’re trying to get them adopted together. The lady that found them is helping with the adoption fee to get them to a furever home together. They are both Australian Shepherd mixes around 2 yrs old. They are very sweet. They probably need to go to a family that has no young children & preferably no other dogs. Clyde is very protective of Bonnie & she looks for him & relies on him, but being a typical woman, she’s the boss.

  • We have Bonnie & Clyde this week. They came in together & we’re trying to get them adopted together. The lady that found them is helping with the adoption fee to get them to a furever home together. They are both Australian Shepherd mixes around 2 yrs old. They are very sweet. They probably need to go to a family that has no young children & preferably no other dogs. Clyde is very protective of Bonnie & she looks for him & relies on him, but being a typical woman, she’s the boss.

  • We have Bonnie & Clyde this week. They came in together & we’re trying to get them adopted together. The lady that found them is helping with the adoption fee to get them to a furever home together. They are both Australian Shepherd mixes around 2 yrs old. They are very sweet. They probably need to go to a family that has no young children & preferably no other dogs. Clyde is very protective of Bonnie & she looks for him & relies on him, but being a typical woman, she’s the boss.

  • Stella was rescued a couple of months ago in the large cat rescue in Limestone County. She has settled in well in her foster home, and is loving and affectionate with her foster mom. Stella is a little scared of new people, so she needs a patient owner who will give her time to get to know you. She is young and very playful. Her favorite toy is whatever her foster is holding. Stella is a good eater, and has excellent the litterbox habits.

  • Stella was rescued a couple of months ago in the large cat rescue in Limestone County. She has settled in well in her foster home, and is loving and affectionate with her foster mom. Stella is a little scared of new people, so she needs a patient owner who will give her time to get to know you. She is young and very playful. Her favorite toy is whatever her foster is holding. Stella is a good eater, and has excellent the litterbox habits.

  • Chet is a neutered 3yr old border collie mix. House & Crate trained. Gets on great with other dogs but really prefers female company & can get a little bossy with other males. Very curious of cats so would need a cat with an attitude to live with Chet. UTD on all his shots & is on Heartworm & flea prevention. Great companion & loves walks & playing in the yard. Would need a 6ft privacy fence.

  • Chet is a neutered 3yr old border collie mix. House & Crate trained. Gets on great with other dogs but really prefers female company & can get a little bossy with other males. Very curious of cats so would need a cat with an attitude to live with Chet. UTD on all his shots & is on Heartworm & flea prevention. Great companion & loves walks & playing in the yard. Would need a 6ft privacy fence.

  • Chet is a neutered 3yr old border collie mix. House & Crate trained. Gets on great with other dogs but really prefers female company & can get a little bossy with other males. Very curious of cats so would need a cat with an attitude to live with Chet. UTD on all his shots & is on Heartworm & flea prevention. Great companion & loves walks & playing in the yard. Would need a 6ft privacy fence.

  • Mia is single minding – she wants you to pick her up, or let her curl up in your lap so she can cuddle and go to sleep. She LOVES people, and getting attention.

  • Mia is single minding – she wants you to pick her up, or let her curl up in your lap so she can cuddle and go to sleep. She LOVES people, and getting attention.

  • Mia is single minding – she wants you to pick her up, or let her curl up in your lap so she can cuddle and go to sleep. She LOVES people, and getting attention.

  • Porsche is an 8mth old corgi/terrier mix. Very calm, loves to be brushed & take warm showers. Adores sitting in your lap, & will follow you around when you move.

  • Crissy, Juliet, & Imp

  • Allie is a 6mth old pitbull mix. She is very docile, amazingly sweet & begging for a leader. Allies favorite toy is a stuffed giraffe. She is house-trained & crate trained. Loves to be cuddled. Learning to walk nicely on a leash but afraid of the big wide world & looking for someone to protect her. Loves people & older children but does not like quick moves towards her. Would do better as an only dog, not sure about cats.

  • Allie is a 6mth old pitbull mix. She is very docile, amazingly sweet & begging for a leader. Allies favorite toy is a stuffed giraffe. She is house-trained & crate trained. Loves to be cuddled. Learning to walk nicely on a leash but afraid of the big wide world & looking for someone to protect her. Loves people & older children but does not like quick moves towards her. Would do better as an only dog, not sure about cats.

  • Allie is a 6mth old pitbull mix. She is very docile, amazingly sweet & begging for a leader. Allies favorite toy is a stuffed giraffe. She is house-trained & crate trained. Loves to be cuddled. Learning to walk nicely on a leash but afraid of the big wide world & looking for someone to protect her. Loves people & older children but does not like quick moves towards her. Would do better as an only dog, not sure about cats.

  • 2 year old male black cat up for adoption. Friendly with everyone!

  • Colt is a 4mth old Boxer mix puppy. Absolutely adorable. Colt does all the usual puppy things but is very sweet with it all. Loves to be cuddled after a 20 minute play. Anything left on the floor is fair game for Colt. Doing great on the potty training but not quite there yet. Learning what leash walks are all about & loves to see the big world that’s full of play things. Getting on fairly well with crate training. Loves other dogs as long as they will play with him & not be too rough.

  • Colt is a 4mth old Boxer mix puppy. Absolutely adorable. Colt does all the usual puppy things but is very sweet with it all. Loves to be cuddled after a 20 minute play. Anything left on the floor is fair game for Colt. Doing great on the potty training but not quite there yet. Learning what leash walks are all about & loves to see the big world that’s full of play things. Getting on fairly well with crate training. Loves other dogs as long as they will play with him & not be too rough.

  • Colt is a 4mth old Boxer mix puppy. Absolutely adorable. Colt does all the usual puppy things but is very sweet with it all. Loves to be cuddled after a 20 minute play. Anything left on the floor is fair game for Colt. Doing great on the potty training but not quite there yet. Learning what leash walks are all about & loves to see the big world that’s full of play things. Getting on fairly well with crate training. Loves other dogs as long as they will play with him & not be too rough.

  • A four month old white tabby.

  • Joy is one of the hoarder dogs that was adopted out but recently came back as they were moving & couldn't take her with them. She is about 18mths old. Up to date on all shots & is spayed. Joy has come a long way since we got her from the bad environment she was in. Loves to cuddle but it has to be on her terms. Gets on great with other dogs & cats. Housetrained & crate trained. Needs a loving family with older children as she’s still a little skittish of people & quick movements. Loves to be carried around in a basket.

  • Joy is one of the hoarder dogs that was adopted out but recently came back as they were moving & couldn't take her with them. She is about 18mths old. Up to date on all shots & is spayed. Joy has come a long way since we got her from the bad environment she was in. Loves to cuddle but it has to be on her terms. Gets on great with other dogs & cats. Housetrained & crate trained. Needs a loving family with older children as she’s still a little skittish of people & quick movements. Loves to be carried around in a basket.

  • Joy is one of the hoarder dogs that was adopted out but recently came back as they were moving & couldn't take her with them. She is about 18mths old. Up to date on all shots & is spayed. Joy has come a long way since we got her from the bad environment she was in. Loves to cuddle but it has to be on her terms. Gets on great with other dogs & cats. Housetrained & crate trained. Needs a loving family with older children as she’s still a little skittish of people & quick movements. Loves to be carried around in a basket.

  • Tigger is a 14-year-old Tabby with a paw that has some nerve damage. Consequently, he walks with a limp. He is the perfect gentleman and although he is past his prime, he really needs to find a forever family that will love him as much as he loves back!

  • He`s very sweet & gets on great with other dogs Would love to have a loving lap to sit in. Enjoys cuddles & being rocked. Walks great on a leash but would prefer to be carried. Loves toys & a fenced yard to run & play in. Would do better with older children.

  • He`s very sweet & gets on great with other dogs Would love to have a loving lap to sit in. Enjoys cuddles & being rocked. Walks great on a leash but would prefer to be carried. Loves toys & a fenced yard to run & play in. Would do better with older children.

  • Alice is a 2yr old Pit bull mix. Alice adores people & older children. She would prefer to have all the attention & not have other animals there. She is crate & house-trained. She loves to go on walks and likes nothing better than to to curl up on the couch. Alice is up to date on all her shots & already spayed.

  • Alice is a 2yr old Pit bull mix. Alice adores people & older children. She would prefer to have all the attention & not have other animals there. She is crate & house-trained. She loves to go on walks and likes nothing better than to to curl up on the couch. Alice is up to date on all her shots & already spayed.

  • Alice is a 2yr old Pit bull mix. Alice adores people & older children. She would prefer to have all the attention & not have other animals there. She is crate & house-trained. She loves to go on walks and likes nothing better than to to curl up on the couch. Alice is up to date on all her shots & already spayed.

  • Akina is a beautiful 2yr old Collie mix. Very intelligent, learns quickly. House trained & crate trained. Has lots of energy & requires walking everyday plus a training/playtime. Needs a privacy fenced back yard. Loves to play fetch Good with most other dogs, inquisitive with cats. Would not do good with very young children, due to her energy level. Great watchdog.

  • Akina is a beautiful 2yr old Collie mix. Very intelligent, learns quickly. House trained & crate trained. Has lots of energy & requires walking everyday plus a training/playtime. Needs a privacy fenced back yard. Loves to play fetch Good with most other dogs, inquisitive with cats. Would not do good with very young children, due to her energy level. Great watchdog.

  • Akina is a beautiful 2yr old Collie mix. Very intelligent, learns quickly. House trained & crate trained. Has lots of energy & requires walking everyday plus a training/playtime. Needs a privacy fenced back yard. Loves to play fetch Good with most other dogs, inquisitive with cats. Would not do good with very young children, due to her energy level. Great watchdog.

  • Gidget is a curious, high-spirited teenager who loves to play. She has the typical ticking of an Abysinnian, wide-set ears, almond shaped eyes, and slender muscular body with tiny paws. Ticking means each hair has 2 or 3 colors on it. Her personality quirks of high energy, lots of sounds, and gentle nature make sense now that we have identified her as an Abysinnian or Abysinnian mix. Gidget has captured our hearts.

  • Gidget is a curious, high-spirited teenager who loves to play. She has the typical ticking of an Abysinnian, wide-set ears, almond shaped eyes, and slender muscular body with tiny paws. Ticking means each hair has 2 or 3 colors on it. Her personality quirks of high energy, lots of sounds, and gentle nature make sense now that we have identified her as an Abysinnian or Abysinnian mix. Gidget has captured our hearts.

  • Gidget is a curious, high-spirited teenager who loves to play. She has the typical ticking of an Abysinnian, wide-set ears, almond shaped eyes, and slender muscular body with tiny paws. Ticking means each hair has 2 or 3 colors on it. Her personality quirks of high energy, lots of sounds, and gentle nature make sense now that we have identified her as an Abysinnian or Abysinnian mix. Gidget has captured our hearts.

  • Gidget is a curious, high-spirited teenager who loves to play. She has the typical ticking of an Abysinnian, wide-set ears, almond shaped eyes, and slender muscular body with tiny paws. Ticking means each hair has 2 or 3 colors on it. Her personality quirks of high energy, lots of sounds, and gentle nature make sense now that we have identified her as an Abysinnian or Abysinnian mix. Gidget has captured our hearts.

  • Gidget is a curious, high-spirited teenager who loves to play. She has the typical ticking of an Abysinnian, wide-set ears, almond shaped eyes, and slender muscular body with tiny paws. Ticking means each hair has 2 or 3 colors on it. Her personality quirks of high energy, lots of sounds, and gentle nature make sense now that we have identified her as an Abysinnian or Abysinnian mix. Gidget has captured our hearts.

  • Sawyer is a beautiful 2yr old purebred black Labrador He is fully trained & loves other dogs Sawyer is with a foster right now & they have a small 15lb dog that Sawyer obeys her every command to steal food off the countertop for her. Walks great on a leash Housetrained Sawyer is crate trained but prefers to be out with the family. Is perfectly behaved when left in the house by himself, as long as there’s no other dog telling him to steal things for them. Does not get on furniture. Sawyer would love to be in a home with a stay at home mom who has children, even toddlers. He is definitely a 100% inside dog, only likes to be outside when a family member is out there with him.

  • All of these cats are gentle and timid. They will need time to trust people, but patience will reward you with a wonderful companion.

  • All of these cats are gentle and timid. They will need time to trust people, but patience will reward you with a wonderful companion.

  • All of these cats are gentle and timid. They will need time to trust people, but patience will reward you with a wonderful companion.

  • All of these cats are gentle and timid. They will need time to trust people, but patience will reward you with a wonderful companion.

  • All of these cats are gentle and timid. They will need time to trust people, but patience will reward you with a wonderful companion.

  • All of these cats are gentle and timid. They will need time to trust people, but patience will reward you with a wonderful companion.

  • All of these cats are gentle and timid. They will need time to trust people, but patience will reward you with a wonderful companion.

  • All of these cats are gentle and timid. They will need time to trust people, but patience will reward you with a wonderful companion.

  • All of these cats are gentle and timid. They will need time to trust people, but patience will reward you with a wonderful companion.

  • Chloe is a 10mth old Pointer/Border Collie mix Chloe loves to play with some other dogs but needs a little more training on appropriate play. Not sure about cats Up to date on all her shots & rabies Tag Crate trained but needs a little help on housetraining Would do better in a house with no small children Lots of energy & would do great in agility training.

  • Chloe is a 10mth old Pointer/Border Collie mix Chloe loves to play with some other dogs but needs a little more training on appropriate play. Not sure about cats Up to date on all her shots & rabies Tag Crate trained but needs a little help on housetraining Would do better in a house with no small children Lots of energy & would do great in agility training.

  • Chloe is a 10mth old Pointer/Border Collie mix Chloe loves to play with some other dogs but needs a little more training on appropriate play. Not sure about cats Up to date on all her shots & rabies Tag Crate trained but needs a little help on housetraining Would do better in a house with no small children Lots of energy & would do great in agility training.

  • Housetrained, crate trained but loves to sleep as close to his owner as possible Will play fetch but would much rather be sitting in a lap or being cuddled Very protective of his female owner Loves walks but needs a little more training on how to walk nicely Not sure about cats & can be a little picky on his dog friends.

  • Very protective of his female owner Loves walks but needs a little more training on how to walk nicely Not sure about cats & can be a little picky on his dog friends.

  • Howie is a 2yr old beagle mix. Very friendly & loves people & other dogs. When MARF got Howie he was Heartworm positive & went through treatment, he is now clear & ready to live life. Because of being in a crate for long periods of time during heart worm treatment, Howie is a little unsure of crates. Loves to go on walks & behaves very well.

  • Howie is a 2yr old beagle mix. Very friendly & loves people & other dogs. When MARF got Howie he was Heartworm positive & went through treatment, he is now clear & ready to live life. Because of being in a crate for long periods of time during heart worm treatment, Howie is a little unsure of crates. Loves to go on walks & behaves very well.

  • Anna is a healthy girl cat who loves life and loves to play! Her dark points have an interesting mottled appearance. She is curious and likes to explore a new environment. Anna basks in attention and likes people to give her attention, pick her up, and pet her. This is no shrinking violet – Anna wants to meet everyone, and get in the middle of what is going on. She is up to date on shots, is spayed, eats well, and has excellent litterbox habits.

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