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: campcanine; February 6th, 21:19

They are: Bonnie (with red lead); Carson (trying unsuccessfully to hid behind Bonnie - are you implying she's a little chubby? Carson, dude, she's going to smack you upside the head for the implied insult, you know), Sparky and Blue (side by side in back), Ed (Bassett in front of Sparky and Blue), Thor (front and center), Annabelle and Pudge (side by side in front)
Derby (white dog in back, Corky (little guy in back far right).

They're a striking bunch, aren't they? And just think - one of them could be yours! To see more pictures and details on each dog, visit our petfinder page at http://www.petfinder.com/shelterSearch/shelterSearch.cgi?shelterid=KY281.

Halfway through the latest class

: campcanine; January 9th, 20:15

Our latest class of pooches will be ready for adoption by the end of January, middle of February, and they're all doing well. We never know the history of the dogs when they come to us. Sometimes they've had some sort of abuse in their backgrounds and the people who abused them simply got tired of them and turned them over to Oldham County Animal Control, and we begin to suspect from their behavior that they've been treated badly in the past. Compassion and patient training will teach them to trust again and they make wonderful additions to any family.

Here's the latest progress report on the dogs currently in training (you can see details on breeds, ages, and pictures on our Petfinder pages: http://www.petfinder.com/shelterSearch/shelterSearch.cgi?shelterid=KY281. Just look for the Camp Canine mention in their descriptions)

The CGC is the Canine Good Citizen test that each dog must pass to graduate the program.

Carson was shy when he came in and still has a bit of bashfulness in him. He's not fond of yelling and loud noises, but is ready to take the CGC. Temperament wise, he's sweet and active, and loves to have a steady supply of chew toys.

Pudge has a great personality and thinks everyone he meets is his best friend but is still working on obedience issues, especially jumping around. He'll get extra time to work on those issues before he takes the test.

Homer is definitely an Alpha dog. He has no food, toy or human aggressions but wants to prove his doghood. He walks (or maybe struts) with that male arrogance thing and is very proud of himself. His training is going well but he still has around 6 weeks or more to go before he learns he doesn't have to prove his doghood on every pooch bigger than he is and can take the CGC.

Lacy. It's obvious that Lacy has had training before she was turned in to Animal Control. She is a little sweetheart.

Candy is the bashful one of the two sisters, and doesn't like to be separated from her humans. She loves to be cuddled and is a big baby. Her training is going well. Both sisters will be ready by the end of January and we'd like them to be adopted together.

Tootsie is the outgoing one of the two sisters. If you let her get within 8 inches of your face she'll happily wash it in her affection for you. Her training is also going well.

Pearl is a very happy little dog and her tail never stops. She is young and interested in everything. She will play with the other dogs until they are worn out and she wants to keep playing. Because she is so young she picks up on training fast but is easily distracted so she'll need a little extra attention before she's ready to graduate.

Dakota is really starting to come out of his shell. He was very shy and timid when he arrived. Since he has been groomed and started on a diet of adult dog food mixed with puppy chow he is looking much better also. He gets along with all of the other dogs. We believe he has been hit by a human in the past. He should be ready to go by the end of February.

Sparky is a very active, happy dog. He loves to play with the other dogs and is friendly with people. His training is also going well and he should be ready by the end of January early February.

Annabelle. What a sweetie! Her training is moving right along. She is very friendly with dogs and people. She loves to play with the other dogs and roll around and get muddy. She should be ready in January.

Jack is ready to take the GCG. He is friendly, outgoing and needs a good amount of exercise. He has really come a long way since we got him. He looks intimidating but is a big teddy bear.

Dixie is also ready to take the CGC, her training is complete. She is a happy-go-lucky doggie who gets along great with both dogs and humans.

New class of Camp Canine!

: campcanine; November 28th, 2009

We've admitted a new class and they're going to be ready to come home with someone like you in a matter of weeks! If you'd like to check them out, visit our Petfinder page. Keep in mind that they're listed with many of our other adoptable dogs, so make sure the description says Camp Canine in it if you're specifically interested in one of our CC program pooches.
http://www.petfinder.com/shelterSearch/shelterSearch.cgi?shelterid=KY281

Latest round of adorable available dogs...

: campcanine; November 14th, 2009

....are up on our Petfinder page:

www.petfinder.com/shelterSearch/shelterSearch.cgi

Emailing us regarding a dog

: campcanine; October 18th, 2009

We've been having some email problems with the address we set up for Camp Canine enquiries. So, if you've emailed the HSOCMJC screenname recently and have not gotten a reply, please, by all means, send your email again, but please use the jojohsoc@aol.com address. Thank you, and apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused you!

Look! More pictures!

: campcanine; August 15th, 2009

Because we think they're sooooo adorable, we just had to take more pictures. <G>

Here are the girls. From left to right you have Tiger Lilly, Maya and Hershey. Twinkie's bringing up the rear. Hershey's the girl who came in with the first class, then had to have surgery for hip dysplasia. The surgery was successful and she's recovered and excited to be back in training with the second class. Maya has already been snapped up and has a forever home when she leaves the program, so she's no longer available for adoption.

Here are the boys. Andre's at the front. Then it's Tebow, Thunder, Max and Lightning. Brothers Thunder and Lightning, like Maya, already been snapped up to forever homes when they leave the program and are no longer available for adoption.

Because some of our guys and gals are hams, here are some individual shots.

Twinkie. Lookit that smile and those eyes!

Tebow and Max. They're practicing their harmonies for "American Idol" these days, but they'd give up fame and fortune for some people to call their own:

Maya and Andre. Maya's hoping her good luck in finding a forever family quickly rubs off on Andre:

If you'd like adoption information, give The Humane Society of Oldham County a call at 502-222-7537, or email HSOCMJC@bellsouth.net.

Pictures!

: campcanine; August 8th, 2009

The second Camp Canine class has arrived and is settling in. We have: Thunder and Lightning, both five-year-old labs, black and yellow respectively. The rest of the dogs are 1-2 years old. Tebow is a shepherd mix, Andre is a yellow lab, Max is a shep/lab mix, Tiger Lilly is a Plott Hound mix, Twinkie is a collie/corgi mix, and Maya is a beagle/fox terrier mix. Here are some shots from arrival day.

Not quite sure about getting out of the truck:

But, hey, look, there are four- and two-legged friends here!

There's always time to stop and sit and take things in:

Maya:

Andre:

Thunder:

Tiger Lilly:

C-J article on our Graduation

: campcanine; August 6th, 2009

Read all about it here: http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009908050340. And the second class has arrived for training. Pictures of their arrival will be up soon!

They've graduated. So. What have they learned?

: campcanine; July 26th, 2009

Our Camp Canine program is using the American Kennel Club's "Canine Good Citizen" guidelines on the dogs in every class.   Their handlers use those CGC guidelines to train them to obey the rules of the households that will be their forever homes, as well as give them the skills to have good manners in public situations.

The four basic commands a dog should know - heel, sit, down, and stay - are the core of the training. Their handlers then begin teaching them to listen to those commands in situations that they'll face as members of any family or community. They learn to sit quietly while their handlers talk to other people - no jumping, barking or lunging. They learn to be polite when they are greeted and petted. They learn to accept grooming and all that goes with it - brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, etc. They learn to properly walk on a leash with their handlers only and then in a crowd. They learn to come when called.   They learn to be around other dogs and to listen to commands while around other dogs.

The test for CGC takes them through simulations that assess how well they've learned their lessons. When they've successfully navigated the simulations, they're Canine Good Citizens, ready for graduation and their forever homes!

For adoption information, email jojohsoc@aol.com, or call 502-222-7537.

Graduation day pictures!

: campcanine; July 25th, 2009

They've gotten their diplomas - now they're ready for their forever homes!

Below is Hershey; she's the gal who had hip dysplasia surgery and is still recovering. She will be available for adoption, though, once she's fully recovered. Her handlers report that she's sweet and full of enthusiasm, and she hated being left out of the more vigorous exercises in which her classmates were participating while her hip was healing.

If you're interested in any of these dogs, email jojohsoc@aol.com or call 502-222-7537. We'd love to hear from you!

Pictures!

: campcanine; July 20th, 2009

Here are the upcoming graduates from Camp Canine. First, Bogey. His full name is Bogart, but he's an informal kinda guy.

Next, our gal Stormy:

Jack:

And Zena:

If you'd like more information about any of our Camp Canine companions, or adoption details, email jojohsoc@aol.com, or call 502-222-7537.

Graduation is nigh!

: campcanine; July 15th, 2009

The first graduating class of Camp Canine will receive its diplomas (although they'd probably prefer dog biscuits!) on Wednesday, July 22. Our upcoming graduates pose with their handlers:

If you'd like more information about the dogs and/or an adoption application, please email HSOCMJC@bellsouth.net and we'll get you an electronic copy to fill out and email back, or call 222-7537 and we'll be happy to Post one to you. These dogs are some of the sweetest, best behaved furry future family members you'll ever have the pleasure of meeting! (And, yes, we do plan on having the dogs out and about to greet and meet. Keep an eye on this space for dates).

Camp Canine: The First Reactions

: campcanine; June 28th, 2009

Wendy Compton is the coordinator of the Camp Canine program at the Luther Luckett Correctional Complex. These are her first impressions of the program's opening days, and what the inmate trainers had to say.

Some of the inmates had not petted a dog for twenty years, for others it had been only a few weeks. Some of the inmates had been training for years but for most of them, this was their first attempt at training a dog. However, on May 8, 2009, the day the dogs first arrived at Camp Canine, you could not tell the difference because their excitement was almost uncontrollable. The instant connection, love and affection they shared with these animals was immediate and undeniable. In addition, although the joy and adoration these animals bring can be overwhelming, all of the inmates understood the weight of their responsibility. Our mission is to care for and train these dogs in the hope that they will be received into a family and provide many years of healthy and loyal companionship. Each and every inmate involved in Camp Canine understands how truly blessed he is to have the privilege of working with these dogs and looks forward to the learning experiences and challenges that they will provide.

These are a few of the statements by the inmate dog handlers when they first received their dogs.

“Seeing these dogs for the very first time made me feel like I could make a difference in something that truly matters……..”

“I have had and trained many dogs at another prison dog program and knowing when you see your new dog come in that you are literally saving their life is a feeling that never gets old…..”

“Before I met my dog, Hershey, I imagined she was big and strong but the moment I saw her for the first time she looked so helpless that my only wish was to take away her pain and give her all the happiness. It turned out that Hershey, with her lovely nature, is the one who brings happiness and relieves my pain…….”

“When I saw Bogey for the first time I saw a dog brimming with apprehensive curiosity. As he settled in on his first day, it became apparent to me that his curiosity and love of life was infectious and the bonding process began at that moment…”

“I was stunned when told that I would have a dog under my care, it was so amazing and I am so glad and privileged to be a part of Camp Canine. The feelings you experience when they tell you that we have just saved the life of 5 dogs is great!”

“On the day of arrival, my feelings were mixed. I was nervous because of the anticipation and responsibility of caring for and training a dog, but then I was filled with joy when I met Jack.”

“The day I got Stormy was like Christmas Day and it has been every day since.

I was excited to be participating in a program that was saving dogs, but that first day I realized that our four-legged friends were actually saving me….”

“I was happy and excited when Bogey got here. I looked forward to both teaching him and learning from him..”

So who's in the program?

: campcanine; June 20th, 2009

We've started our first class with five dogs. We have two boys: Jack, a terrier mix and Bogart, a beagle. They're joined by three girls: Hershey's a chocolate lab mix, Stormy's a black lab mix, and Zena's a black lab mix, too. All of them are between 1 and 2 years of age.

Hershey's been diagnosed with hip dysplasia. This is a malformation of the hip socket that causes a great deal of pain to the affected dog. Hershey has been scheduled to have corrective surgery, and will stay in the program through her recovery so she can resume her training and eventually be placed in her forever home. Hershey will get the best veterinary care, and the Luckett inmate trainers will be capably handling all Hershey's post-operative needs.

Stay tuned for more information on the progress of our "students," and possibly some pictures soon!

Thanks for checking back.

What is Camp Canine?

: campcanine; June 6th, 2009

Camp Canine is an innovative alliance between Luther Luckett Correctional Complex, Oldham County Animal Control and The Humane Society of Oldham County designed to find forever homes for dogs who, through no fault of their own, have lost theirs. See the press release below for complete details and revisit this blog often for updates, pictures, and adoption information. Your new best friend might waiting for you!

CAMP CANINE PRESS RELEASE

May 12, 2009

The Humane Society of Oldham County (HSOC), Oldham County Animal Control (OCAC), and Luther Luckett Correctional Complex (LLCC) have formed a new and exciting partnership for the purpose of serving the community in a many-layered program.

Many fabulous dogs end up at the OCAC through thoughtless abandonment or sadly given up for economic reasons, such as owners’ loss of jobs and homes. Finding a new home for even the most loving former family pet can be difficult after living in a shelter and without the dog being well trained.

Through a newly developed program called Camp Canine, dogs will be selected from the OCAC and turned over to the HSOC for medical check ups, shots and spay or neuter. After these medical needs are addressed, the dogs will go to LLCC to live with inmates who have been carefully selected for the program. The HSOC will also supply 3 volunteers to go into LLCC two times per week to train the inmate dog handlers in with the dogs in addition to grooming skills. The dogs will actually live in the designated inmate dog handlers’ assigned cells in dog crates. The LLCC has designated a large fenced in grassy area for the dogs to run, play and be trained.

This program will accomplish two worthwhile goals. First, the program will provide an opportunity for the inmates to improve personal skills like patience, nurturing and self confidence and could even lead to employment opportunities when released. Secondly, the program provides the dogs with a second chance by allowing them to be adopted by loving families. Traditionally, the overwhelming majority of dogs placed in prison dog programs are successfully placed back in the community.

After completing training, The Humane Society of Oldham County will hold an adoption event providing the community an opportunity to adopt one of these Camp Canine Graduates. The details and dates for these events will be announced later.

The process for starting this program is well under way. However, funding sources are limited. Neither the Oldham County Animal Control nor the Luther Luckett Corrections Complex is permitted to spend tax dollars to fund this program. The Humane Society of Oldham County can provide the initial medical needs including the low cost spay/neuter program through regular budgeted funds. However, donations are needed in the form of supplies or funds for supplies. Some of the supplies needed include food, leashes, collars, toys, treats, shampoo, grooming tools, toothpaste and blankets. Anyone wishing to donate supplies or funds to purchase supplies should contact the Humane Society of Oldham County at PO Box 727, LaGrange, KY 40031, telephone 502-222-7537, or on the web site at humanesocietyoldhamcounty.com.

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