Arrrrr-ROOOOOOOOOOOO! Happy Howloween to all my two- and four-legged guy and ghoul friends out there. May your day be boo-tifully spooktacular! (Okay, I’ll stop now.)

As happy as I am that it’s All Hallows’ Eve, it saddens me that today also marks the end of Adopt-A-Dog Month. My pawl TJ has introduced me to so many wonderful new furiends over the past few weeks who all deserve happy furever homes. I’m crossing my paws that each and every one of these dear pooches is as fortunate as I was to find a loving new family.

Our last – but certainly not least – adoptable pup is a sweetie named Little Jake. Now, Little Jake is about as tall as me, and I’m no Jackahuahua, so I think his name might be a ”little” joke, BOL. He’s a 3-year-old terrier mix who loves to bop around chasing his Kong Wubba.

Why, there’s the pup now. Little Jake? Here, boy! Excuse me…Little Jake? Can you please put the Wubba down for a moment and introduce yourself to these nice people?

LITTLE JAKE

Oh! Sorry about that, Sophie! Sure, I can take a short break.

Hey, everybody. My name’s Little Jake although, like Sophie said, I’m really not so little. BOL! My original family had a couple of small dogs – I mean, they really were little guys – and I think I was kinda sorta a joke to them. I spent most of my puppyhood in doggy day care, which was fun, but I really missed having my family around. But they decided they didn’t want me anymore, and that’s how I ended up with the nice people at the Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation (LBWF).

I gotta say I really like it here. I have my very own Kong Wubba! Do you know what that is? If you don’t, well, let me tell you – it’s the greatest invention ever. This crazy toy bounces all over the place, and I love bouncing after it! Before I know it, a few hours have flown by, and I’m still chasing that wacky Wubba!

My people pals here are the awesomest, too. I like to give big ol’ doggie hugs to show how much I love ‘em. I can’t wait to give you a big ol’ hug, too! I’m a real low-maintenance kind of dog, and you won’t have any problem with me. So how about it? Here…let me show you how fun this Wubba is. Come back, Wubba!

Little Jake? Yoo hoo, Little Jake? Are you finished? Oh well. Now that you’ve had the opportunity to meet Little Jake, do you think you’re a good match? He’ll do fine in any loving and fun home, and as you can see, he can entertain his silly self for hours! To adopt this dearheart, please contact the Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation. If you mention TJ or i Love Dogs, you’ll get a FREE puppy starter kit!

Sophie was almost 84 dog years old when she passed to the Rainbow Bridge last November. She was adopted by i Love Dogs writer Laura Goldman in 1998 from a Hawthorne, Calif. shelter. She loved long naps, looking out the front windows and, most of all, her best buddy Leroy. Check out her other articles!

A very merry Woof Wednesday to all my pooch and people pals! Adopt-A-Dog Month is finally winding down, so I’d like you all to meet the last dog I get to introduce – the very well-behaved Katie Fay! (Or as I like to call her, Miss Manners.) She’s a 3-year-old pit bull mix who’s i Love Dogs’ 28th featured pooch in its campaign to find furever homes for 31 dogs during October.

Now, I’m not exactly a polite pooch. You might even say I’m a little rude sometimes. But sweet ‘n’ mellow Katie Fay here has shown me how to be a good dog.

Did you know there are lots of advantages to sitting and waiting for an invitation instead of just grabbing food out of your peoples’ hands? For one thing, they don’t yell at you, and for another thing, you might even get a bigger treat, just for being polite! Wow. KF has opened up a whole new world for me. I think she’d work wonders for you, too.

Anyhoo, I’m going to sit here and wait while Katie Fay tells you her story.

KATIE FAY

Thank you, Leroy. You’re becoming quite the gentledog!

Honestly, I don’t remember much about my life before Karma Rescue found me. Or perhaps I just don’t care to remember much about it. I was living in a house with 200 other dogs, and let’s just say it was a struggle to survive.

But that all changed when I was brought to my wonderful new foster home. My foster mom, brother and sister are amazing. I love them to pieces!

They have worked with me so much and taught me all kinds of skills. I’ve learned so many useful things – like how to use a doggie door, run alongside a bicycle, walk on a leash, ride quietly in a car, and sleep through the night in my crate.

I’m also learning basic commands like “sit” and “come” – plus I’m learning the American Sign Language signs for them! My foster family tells me that’s a very special skill for a pup to have. But I certainly don’t mean to brag or to bore you, so I’ll stop there.

I do hope you’ll consider adopting me. It doesn’t matter if you have a big family or it’s just you – I know we’ll be very happy together.

…And if you give me this sign (which means “I love you”), I’ll show you I love you right back by giving you lots and lots of kisses!

Aww, Katie Fay, if I had fingers I’d be making that sign right now!

So how about it, humans and hounds? Wouldn’t Katie Fay make a great addition to your family? To adopt her, please contact Karma Rescue or give them a call at 310-512-RUFF (7833). If you mention my pawl TJ or i Love Dogs, you’ll get a FREE puppy starter kit!

It’s Sunday Funday, a perfect day to introduce you all to my new friend Jesse James. Oh, do not be alarmed! The only thing this sweetheart will rob you of is your heart – although he might very well steal a kiss or three!

Jesse is the 25th featured adoptable dog in i Love Dogs’ campaign to find homes for 31 pooches during Adopt-A-Dog month. The 3-year-old terrier mix hardly barked a woof when TJ first introduced us, but in no time at all he came out of his shell and now he’s one of my very dearest friends.

Since the young pup is very shy in front of an audience, I’m going to tell you his story, and he can bark in anytime he wants to.

Jesse was rescued from a city shelter by the good people at the Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation (LBWF) about two years ago. He was a bit timid around people at first. But when he was paired up with Libby, a sweet 4-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier mix, Jesse blossomed like a beautiful Dogwood tree. The two of them got along splendidly and–

Jesse: Um, Sophie?

Sophie: Yes, Jesse?

Jesse: Can I take it from here?

Sophie: Of course you can, dear! Ladies and gentlemen, here’s Jesse!

JESSE

Libby is the greatest pooch in the whole world. I love her so much, it makes me feel like I’ve swallowed butterflies and they’re fluttering around inside my tummy. Actually I almost did swallow a butterfly once, but it flew out of my mouth and yelled at me before taking off.

Do you have a dog? I bet I’d fall in love with your dog, too, just like Libby. Do you have any chew toys? Oh, I love you already.

Let me sit in your lap, okay? No, really, I can fit. See? Wait, let me fold up my back leg here…tuck under my front paws…adjust my tail just a teeny bit…and voilà! Oooh, you have such a comfy lap! Let me give you a kiss, okay? Just one or two more, okay?

I sure hope yours is my furever home. Please contact the Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation. If you mention TJ or i Love Dogs, you’ll get a FREE puppy starter kit when you adopt me!

Sophie was almost 84 dog years old when she passed to the Rainbow Bridge last November. She was adopted by i Love Dogs writer Laura Goldman in 1998 from a Hawthorne, Calif. shelter. She loved long naps, looking out the front windows and, most of all, her best buddy Leroy. Check out her other articles!

Hey, everybody! Leroy here. Yikes-a-hooty, can you believe we’re halfway through October and Adopt-A-Dog month already?! These dog years sure fly right by, don’t they?

I’d like you to meet i Love Dogs’ 15th adoptable pooch, a sunny bundle of energy named August. My pawl TJ and I love this gal! She’s so sweet and calm, but she can still keep up with the fastest of us pooches. You’re gonna love her too, I know it. Take it away, August!

AUGUST

Hey, guys! Nice to meet ya. My name’s August, just like my favorite month. I’m about 3 years old, and I’m a terrier mix.

I can’t really remember much about my puppyhood before the cool peeps at the Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation (LBWF) rescued me. I just remember being real, real hungry and wandering up and down the streets, looking for any food I could find.

I gotta tell you that I ate some really gross stuff, but hey, I was hungry. And man, I was so bummed. But then one day a real sweet LBWF volunteer found me and fed me. I was so happy that I climbed right into their car without even waiting for an invitation!

Ever since that day, I’ve been living at the LBWF. I love hanging out with my homehounds and playing fetch with the humans. It’s totally hilarious how worn out they get after just a few hours! BOL!

What’s really cool is this agility tube thingie they have here. Most of the other dogs are scared of it, but I learned to run through it right away. Everybody clapped and patted me on the head. That was my best day ever!

Since I’m such a mellow girl, I get to work with some of the tougher dogs to show them how to get along with people and other pooches. It cracks me up so much – at first they always try to act all mean and macho, but they’re totally puppy dogs on the inside! After a few days hanging with me, they all become a sweet ol’ bunch of love bugs. BOL!

Well, that’s pretty much my story so far. So…do you like to jog or go hiking? Me too! Do you want to get off your couch and start getting in shape? I can totally help you with that! You really need me in your life – and I really need you!

To adopt me, contact the Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation. If you tell them that you read about me on the TJ.LA or i Love Dogs website, you’ll get a free puppy starter kit!

Leroy is a 2-year-old “terribull” adopted from a Carson, Calif. shelter by i Love Dogs writer Laura Goldman. When he’s happy, Leroy snorts just like a pig. He really misses his gal pal Sophie, who passed to the Rainbow Bridge last November. But he adores his new pawl Ella and his chew toys (a little too much). Check out Leroy’s other articles!

Scarlett is that fun grrrl next door. I recently paid her a visit and within minutes we scampered to the park for a few rounds of fetch.

Between chasing the ball and tugging rope toys, Scarlett told me a little about herself. I learned this gal pawl is a nearly 3-year-old terrier mix who is looking for a furever home. She is searching for her future pet parents through the i Love Dogs Rescue Network effort to find homes for 31 dogs.

I’ll let Scarlett’s sparkling personality shine for itself. 

Scarlett: (Bounds in wagging her tail and panting) Hello hello! I’m looking for permanent playmates whether they have two legs or four!

I’ll run and jump as much as you want me to. I’ll chase the ball as often as you like. And when you tire of that I’ll gladly crawl into your lap and give ya the biggest, wettest kiss on your face!

If you have a pooch, I’ll make a great furiend for him. Just ask my pawl Tommy!

Currently I’m at the Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation (LBWF). The humans at the foundation rescued me from an overcrowded shelter and it’s a good thing too, because I don’t think I would’ve lasted too long there.

Andy at the LBWF says I’m a wonderful dog.

“She has a great zest for live and would make any family very happy for many years to come,” Andy says.

If you want to adopt me contact the Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation or spread the word that I’m looking for a home. If you mention you read about me at the i Love Dogs* website you’ll get a free puppy starter kit.

Greetings, pups and people. Leroy here. I used to think I was a grade-A kisser until I met ol’ Brownie. This sweet pooch is not only generous with the smooches, but he’s also a pro at giving warm, snuggly hugs. He should do shampoo commercials with that thick and soft fur coat of his! I got me some ruff competition, I tell ya.

Lucky for you, Brownie is one of my buddies featured this month in i Love Dogs‘ campaign to find homes for 31 pooches. That’s right, the sweet huggin’ Brownster needs a furever home like yours, where he’ll shower you with kisses and hugs. Here’s Brownie himself to tell you his story.

Hi there, everybody. Very nice to meet you. I’m Brownie. I’m around 7 years old, and I’m a Lab/terrier mix.

I used to be in an animal shelter in Los Angeles. It was scary, but the people there were really nice to me. They liked it a lot when I kissed them. They told me over and over not to worry, that someone would come along and fall in love with me just like they had. But a long time passed, and I worried. The nice people still said not to worry, that they were putting the word out to rescue groups.

I had just about given up hope when some kind people from the Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation came by and took me away to their wellness center, where I’ve lived ever since. I love playing with my people pals and going on walks with my pooch pawls. I’ve got these really tasty chew toys that I could chomp on all day long if they let me.

I have a secret to tell you. I don’t like having my picture taken. (My thick coat makes me look fat in pictures.) Whenever I hear a camera clicking, I run into my dog house and peek out the door until it’s safe to go back out. Paris Hilton and I would probably not be a good match.

I like it here a lot, but I really want a furever home with a special someone to share my kisses and hugs. I hope it’s you.

Thanks for sharing your story with us, Brownie! So how about it, people? Want to adopt this smooch pooch? Then contact the Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation as soon as pawsible. If you mention my pawl TJ or i Love Dogs, you’ll get a FREE puppy starter kit!

Leroy is a 2-year-old “terribull” adopted from a Carson, Calif. shelter by i Love Dogs writer Laura Goldman. When he’s happy, Leroy snorts just like a pig. He really misses his gal pal Sophie, who passed to the Rainbow Bridge last November. But he adores his new pawl Ella and his chew toys (a little too much). Check out Leroy’s other articles!

Greetings, paw pals! Sophie here. I was rescued from an animal shelter over 11 years ago, so Adopt-A-Dog month means very much to me. I was so fortunate, and I want all my homeless furry friends, young and old alike, to be as lucky as I was.

Speaking of lucky, I’d like to introduce you to an incredibly sweet friend of mine named…Lucky! This delightful lady, an 8-year-old whippet/terrier mix, is the i Love Dogs featured pooch for day six of Adopt-A-Dog month. Take it away, dear!

LUCKY

Hello, dears. Come gather ’round and I’ll tell you a story. Can I fetch anyone a biscuit? Some water? Is everyone comfy-cozy? All right, then.

Once upon a time there lived two very happy dogs – a scamp named Buddy and his sister, Lucky (yes, that’s me!). Buddy and Lucky lived with a delightful family, and thought the long, merry days they spent romping in the grassy backyard would never end. But all too suddenly, they did. The family lost their house, and Buddy and Lucky lost their home.

Not long after they were surrendered to an animal shelter, Buddy and Lucky were rescued by the very kind people at the Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation (LBWF). And not too long after that, Buddy was adopted into a loving furever home where he is living happily ever after. 

Lucky missed her brother, but truth be told, she adored her human friends just as much as she did Buddy. She loved to crawl up on any available lap and snuggle there. For fun, she enjoyed playing “peek-a-boo” with her people pals. That’s right, she would roll over on her back and cover her eyes with her paws. Such a clever girl!

Lucky has so much love to give. She knows that her prince and/or princess is bound to come along soon so she can have her own happily ever after.

The end.

Awww, I love a good story! Let’s make sure Lucky gets the fairy-tale ending she deserves. If you’d like to adopt this dearheart, contact the Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation. If you mention my pawl TJ or i Love Dogs, you’ll get a FREE puppy starter kit!

Sophie was almost 84 dog years old when she passed to the Rainbow Bridge last November. She was adopted by i Love Dogs writer Laura Goldman in 1998 from a Hawthorne, Calif. shelter. She loved long naps, looking out the front windows and, most of all, her best buddy Leroy. Check out her other articles!