News
“New Hope”
April 10, 2009, 2:51PM MT
By Cheri Moon
Tune in Friday, April 10 for a new episode of DogTown
Tune in Friday, April 10 for a new episode of DogTown
Many of the animals who arrive at the Best Friends Sanctuary come from heartbreaking situations. However, staff is on hand to help them overcome their past adversities, in essence beginning their lives anew, in hope that they one day will be adopted into loving homes.
This Friday’s episode of DogTown will highlight three such dogs
• Rush: A shepherd mix airlifted from a Middle East war zone, is withdrawn and frightened of loud noises — a suspected canine case of post-traumatic stress. After being bitten by the dog, trainer John Garcia begins to work with Rush so that he can teach him to trust.
• Jasmine: Adoption specialist Kristi Littrell meets a rejected beagle named Jasmine who stumbles when she walks and can’t control her bladder. Kristi test-drives a possible solution — doggy diapers.
• Scruffy: A terrier mix, managed to survive Hurricane Katrina but is now petrified of new situations, from walking through doorways and onto floor surfaces to getting into cars. Michelle Besmehn must find a way to make this anxious dog comfortable, or his chances of adoption will be slim.
New Hope is scheduled to air this Friday, April 3 at 10:00 p.m. Eastern on the National Geographic channel.
Please be sure to clear all your Friday nights this spring, as new episodes are scheduled through May:
• A Fighting Chance: Friday, April 17
Featuring Gunnar, Theresa and Little Girl
• A Fresh Start: Friday, April 24
Featuring Bingo, Casey and Zambi
• Will to Survive: Friday, May 1
Featuring Chico, Scone and Tuxedo
• Life After Dogtown: Friday, May 8
Updates on some past favorites including Tuffy, Remington, Ruger, Aristotle, Wiggles and Johnny
• Friends in Need: Friday, May 15
Featuring Rose, Sophie and Ellie
• Rescue and Renewal: Friday, May 22
Featuring Parker, Barney and Buzz
? For more information, see the DogTown website
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
1. Host a Party for a Purpose during a Dogtown episode to help Best Friends celebrate 25 years of history. Click here to complete the online registration form.
2. Help support Best Friends by sponsoring one of the many Sanctuary residents.
For more information:
• DogTown at Best Friends
• DogTown on National Geographic
Photograph by Troy Snow
Posted by Cheri Moon, Best Friends staff