Saturday, October 24, 2009

Mallie Boo Takes Over and Interviews Harley



















Hello friends! Well, the votes were tallied and it was a tie! But Pookah has been feeling under the weather, so Mallie Boo will be writing the blog! You guys can read all about me from when Lenny interviewed me. I'm still a little nervous and shy, but I'm hoping taking over the blog will help me come out of my shell. The pick for my first interview was easy. I picked Harley, because he's cute. Well, to be honest, I picked him because he is blind and I thought that wouldn't be too intimidating for my first cover piece. So here goes!

So Harley, how did you find youself here at NAHS?
Great question, Mallie Boo, and thanks for taking time to talk to me! I had a family for nine years, but they've been through some changes in the past year. They had three kids, and two of those kids had special needs. My family really loved me, but they were so busy they couldn't pay a lot of attention to me. As the kids got bigger, they wanted to play with me but I would be scared because I couldn't see them coming. In the end, my family thought they would give me a chance to find someone with the time to snuggle me, and I sure hope they're right. Everyone here at NAHS is nice to me and makes sure I feel safe and comfortable, but I do get lonely for a family to call my own.

What kind of family are you looking for?
Well, I love all sorts of people! I think the perfect family would be somebody patient while I learn the layout of my new home. I'm used to bumping into walls and it doesn't bother me, but it might be a little scary for my new people to watch! I would also like to either be an only dog or have a dog that will be patient and understanding of my disability. I still love to play and snuggle, so a family with a big heart is most important.

What sorts of things do you like to do in your free time?
I keep busy, that's for sure! I love to take naps, eat yummy food, play with my people, get attention from volunteers, and squeak my squeaky toys. Some folks think that I've slowed down because of my age, but that's not neccessarily the case. I'm not as active as most other Jack Russels but I still love to go on walks and play. I think I'll be around for a long time to come!

Thanks for the interview! It wasn't as scary as I thought it might be! I hope you get a home soon, Harley! Be seeing you!

Thursday, October 22, 2009

A friendly reminder!



Did you get your tickets to the Black Cat Ball yet? It's only 1 week away and tickets are still available. Join us at Meson Sabika for an evening of cocktails, dinner, auction and live entertainment.
Don’t miss a moment of the magic at the event of the year! Savvy sponsors include PETCO Foundation, Navistar, and Exelon. Learn more about the sponsorship opportunities available. Special thanks to Two Bostons Pet Boutique & Gourmet Bakery who will be once again donating custom designed gourmet dog treats for each guest. Tickets are only $160 per person. (You’ll be barkin’ mad if you miss it!) And all of the proceeds benefit the coolest cats and most diggin’ dogs in town at the Naperville Area Humane Society. Visit our website for more info: http://www.napervillehumanesociety.org/events_gala.cfm

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

More good news!

The staff at NAHS is super excited to tell you that Lenny found his forever home. He went to a great family and even has a new doggie sibling to play with.

We're currently scouting out a new writer for the blog. Lots of kitties are interested. Pookah says she gets the inside scoop by hanging out at the front desk but Mallie Boo says she's been here longer and knows the ins and outs.

One of the kitties will start blogging soon, but first they've got to figure out who's top cat around here! Keep on the look out for our new blogger soon!