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ON May 25, Cookie started having puppies. When Lynn Left for work, thinking they were all done, there were 7 puppies. When Lynn got back after work, there were 9 puppies! They will be looking for homes when they are 8 weeks old, around July 20. No clue who or what Daddy was, other than a dog. Can’t you just smell the puppy breath??

 

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It is all official!! We have a logo and all of the legal forms have come back approved! We even have a sign at the training center! Contractors are breaking ground this week on an exciting new addition to Sky Hill we will tell you more about as it all comes together! We will of course continue to partner with the SELMA Animal Shelter as we always have, but as we stress frequently, we are not the shelter, the shelter is owned and run by the City of Selma. We have great dogs at various levels of training up for adoption, we have been offering volunteer hours to local teens to come and be part of the enrichment program with the dogs. We have one dog training to assist a Veteran, and are evaluating dogs for two more Veterans. We have had 2 very successful rounds of training classes with a new session starting in May. Kids have been coming out by appointment to read to the dogs. (You know, to just help the dogs!) This last weekend we had Therapy dogs trained through our programs and registered through Canines for Christ at the Bloom House Easter Egg Hunt to hang out with the kids and we had horses and Therapy Dogs at a Church for their Easter Program on Saturday. We can’t take pictures when dealing with foster kids, but enjoy these pictures of the kids at the church with us sharing God’s creation with them.

Everyone is always asking how they can help our Adoptable Dog Program. Now that we have so many dogs staying at the Sky Hill Training Center, we could use a few things! We like to use white vinegar for cleaning. With puppies right now we really need potty pads, paper towels, garbage bags, Clorox wipes and any brand dry dog food. Message us on here and we will be glad to meet you or give you directions to Sky Hill so you can meet the dogs! We operate solely on donations and grants. Thanks in advance for everyone’s support.

Mom and all 8, yes you read that right EIGHT puppies are doing well!! That is a lot of pups for a such a little dog! We are helping mom keep them all fed. Today, we start Bio Sensory training by the Puppy Culture guidelines. This will help them to become well adjusted puppies as they grow and is proven to produce smarter dogs. We will start a waiting list soon for people interested in adopting these babies. If you would like to donate to their care and to other dogs care in our program, you can drop donations off at Selma Animal Hospital, or mail to, HSCA, PO Box 511, Selma Al 36701. We operate purely off of donations and grants. Any and all help is appreciated!

A group obedience class is the best way for most owners to learn how to do just that. Unlike a book or video, a live class offers tailored advice and feedback from a professional dog trainer, the chance for your dog to get comfortable around people and other dogs, an opportunity for your dog to practice listening to you with a ton of distractions around, and a regular date with your dog when you can learn to better understand each other and bond. Classes start this Thursday! Contact Lynn Sanders with any questions.