Oso Sweet

Seven year old Oso is truly the sweetest dog in the world, except when it comes to cats. He very much enjoys chasing them. So -- our dear Oso is looking for a new feline-free foster home.

He's a Rottweiler/Shepherd mix who gets along just fine with other dogs. His current foster mom loves him very much and if Oso wasn't getting aggressive with the resident cat, she probably would have adopted him.

Oso is a snuggler and he loves human companionship. You can read his Petfinder profile here. If you would like to provide a foster or adoptive home for this gentle dog (except, of course, towards cats!) contact us at pethavendogs@yahoo.com or me personally at dogdirector@pethavenmn.org.

Alfie needs a foster

I had the good fortune of meeting this sweet, gentle giant earlier this week shortly after she arrived on her transport from Red Lake Rosie's Rescue. I admit I have a very soft spot for the dogs we bring in from Red Lake as the latest addition to our family, Ahnung, came to us from Red Lake. Like Alfie, she came with heartworm and needed to stay calm for a couple months as she went through treatment. There is something magical and mystical about many of the dogs coming to us from Red Lake reservation. As I knelt down to hug Alfie I could sense this calm, serene, wise presence about her .. there is something very, very special about this girl -- just look into her eyes and you will see what I mean.

Alfie is currently being boarded at our partner vet as she goes through heartworm treatment. She would much rather be lounging on a dog bed by your side (or on your couch if you'd let her!). She would also be happy to snuggle up next to you by your fireplace and just lay her head on your lap.

If you currently have a quiet, calm household with no dogs, or a very calm dog, we would love for you to contact us and consider fostering Alfie. Email us at pethavendogs@yahoo.com with questions or if you'd like to arrange for a visit with sweet Alfie :)

Lovable Lenny & The Schnauzer Sisters

Lenny is coming in on Saturday. We have a temporary foster home for him, but that will only be for one week.

This smaller Lab mix is about 40 pounds. He is thought to be 12 - 18 months, so may get a little bigger. Lenny is very friendly to people and gets along well with other dogs.

Interested? Write us at pethavendogs@yahoo.com

Unfortunately, we do not have pictures of the Schnauzer Sisters. They are a pair of white miniature Schnauzers, just eight months old who are an emergency intake for us. Their family has a medical situation and these little girls are home alone for many hours each day. We have a foster home ready to take one puppy, but are still looking for a second home. The girls are have not been trained to go potty outside, but are using wee wee pads successfully.

Please email us at pethavendogs@yahoo.com if you would like to foster one of these cute sisters.

Dakota and Baker will be here next week

We like to help People for Pets, an Iowa animal shelter, when they get too full. They have sent us some wonderful dogs! Here are two Labs who will be coming to us next week.

Dakota is a six year old, smiling female Yellow Lab. She's a gentle girl who was eager to check out the cat rooms when she first arrived at People for Pets. She could probably fit in any home quite easily.

Just look at that face! Wouldn't you love to have Dakota waiting to greet you at the end of your work day?

Baker is an energetic Chocolate Lab. He was evaluated by a police trainer who thought Baker has potential as a narcotics dog. Whether he explores this career or not, Baker is a boy who would enjoy activity. Are you interested in working with your dog in Obedience training, Agility training or maybe something else fun like Dock Jumping? I bet Baker would be the perfect dog for any of these things!

It is a little hard to see, but Baker is sniffing a kitty through the screen in the above picture. What a nice boy!

If you are interested in providing a foster home for either of these beautiful dogs, please contact us at pethavendogs@yahoo.com.

Fletcher and Tucker are ready for adoption and looking for foster homes!

Fletcher, this gorgeous Chocolate Lab, is about a year old. His friend is Tucker, who we think might be a Golden Retriever mix. Tucker is also about a year old.

Fletcher is currently having a blast at one of our boarding partners, Pampered Pooch Playground but he'd really like the opportunity to sample some home life. He's about fifty pounds, very friendly to humans and other dogs alike. He and Tucker were both picked up as strays in Iowa, so we don't have any experience to report between them and a cat.

I think they would probably adore children. They definitely need some obedience instruction, so if that is something you would be interested in doing with one of these dogs, we could send the two of you to The Canine Coach.

Tucker is at the vet for a few days as he had some problems with the incision from his neuter surgery (ouch!). He'll be fine, but he needs to have an ice pack a couple of times a day and the hospital is the best place for that.



Tucker is around forty pounds and has a wonderful, fluffy curling tail. You can't see his tail in this photo, but look at that big, happy smile!

If you would like to introduce either Tucker or Fletcher to life in a real home and maybe tackle some obedience training, contact us at pethavendogs@yahoo.com

A little stowaway from Red Lake

Punkin decided to hitch a ride from Red Lake Rosie's yesterday with Alfie and Fred, aka Little Big Man. She is a 14-16 week old puppy, probably a shepherd mix. Just look at those white feet! Hmmmm. Wonder if she is related to Ahnung (below)?

Punkin has not yet been examined by our vet, but judging by her size in the photo (being held, left) I would not be surprised if she turned out to be a fifty pound dog...or more!

Time will tell...meanwhile, if you are up for some puppy love (and a little housebreaking training) drop us an email at pethavendogs@yahoo.com

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Meet Tiny Tim & Tiny Tina

Tiny Tim

True to his name, Tiny Tim is a small (around 25 pounds) Black Lab mix. He is estimated to be 10-12 months old, so he probably won't get too much bigger. He is a happy boy who "participates with everyone" according to the family who is fostering him in Iowa. He has a sister, too -- her name is Tiny Tina. She is "sweet and shy".

Tiny Tina

We have not yet agreed to bring these two friendly, nice-sized dogs into our program, but will be able to if we have foster homes for them. The dogs can be separated.

Please let us know if you would like to foster one of these cuties. Our email address is pethavendogs@yahoo.com

Two Red Lake Dogs Need You!

Karen Good of Red Lake Rosie's Rescue has sent Pet Haven some wonderful dogs over the past year. Two new dogs are coming to us on Sunday. Both dogs will need foster homes after they are checked out at our clinic.

Fred, also known as Little Big Man, is a black Spaniel mix. When he arrived at Rosie's, he was starving and had severe mange. Karen has nursed this cute boy back to health. Fred is about 35 pounds, so he is a nice size. In Karen's words, "A very nice little guy".









"Alfie" (left) and "Fred, Little Big Man" (right)



Alfie is a Shepherd/Wolfhound mix. She also was starving and suffering from mange on her arrival at Rosie's, but under Karen's loving care has improved. Alfie walks well on a leash and has a "very nice personality". Unfortunately, Alfie has tested positive for heartworm, anaplasmosis and Lyme's Disease. Dogs with heartworm need to lead a quiet lifestyle for a couple of months until the worms are no longer in the dog's bloodstream, so Alfie will need a home with NO other animals and foster parents who can give her slow-paced walks.

If you have room in your life for either of these dogs -- or any of our other dogs -- please email us at pethavendogs@yahoo.com.