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Mail: P.O. Box 1688, Seguin, Texas 78155
Email:
etosha@texas.net
Location: 3645 IH-10, Seguin, Texas 78155
Phone: 830-401-0150
Call for directions
Please see even more Etosha dogs by visiting Petfinder.
ETOSHA is one of the oldest and largest, all-breed, no-kill shelters in Texas. We are a 501(c)(3) shelter that was first organized in 1988 in South Texas. We began as a sanctuary for Great Danes, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Mastiffs and a variety of unwanted hunting dogs. While we are best known for Hounds and Great Danes, we rescue many other purebreds as well as mixed breeds.
Our main facility is currently located on five acres outside the city limits of Seguin, with 14 foster homes located in nearby counties. Our dogs are neutered/spayed, heartworm negative, vaccinated and microchipped prior to adoption. Large breeds (RRs, Danes, etc.) are x-rayed for hip dysplasia and checked (by x-ray or ultrasound) for heart defects. Basic obedience and temperament evaluations are completed prior to adoption, and we offer a 30 day refund of the adoption fee if a dog is returned for any reason.
Etosha provides large grass surfaced runs (no concrete) for its rescues. Individual wading pools are provided for each dog during the summer months. Healthy dogs of good temperament are never euthanized at Etosha. If an adoptive home is not found, rescued dogs live out their lives as permanent residents of the facility. There are indoor facilities for special needs dogs. Our shelter is managed on a daily basis by the Director and one or two kennel workers.
Volunteers and transport drivers are always needed and greatly appreciated. We placed more than 200 dogs in forever, loving homes throughout the U.S. and Canada last year thanks to many people who donated their time and gas coupons to help these dogs.
OFFICERS & VOLUNTEERS
Bonney Williams, Director
830-401-0150
etosha@texas.net
Julie Mitchell, Assistant Director
julie@texridge.net
Julia Kerr, Administrator
droghedadanes@hotmail.com
Chris Kerr, Treasurer
kerr_ce@hotmail.com
Stacey Nevares, Assistant Administrator
and Head of Fundraising
Barbara Sawyer Brown
Chicago area coordinator
Lori Rogers, Secretary
Spencer Drake,
Volunteer
Jerry & Linda Dunham, Transport and Photography
jdunham@texas.net
The adoption fee is refundable in 30 days if the adopter is dissatisfied with the dog for any reason, and we DO want our dogs returned. The fee covers the cost of heartworm test, spay/neuter, vaccinations, worming and a microchip. It does not cover heartworm treatment, eye or other corrective surgery, dermoid sinus removal, dentals or thyroid testing.
Adopted dogs come with health records, collar and leash, Avid microchip registration and a one-month supply of heartworm prevention. Sorry, we do not adopt to families without a fenced yard.
The Adoption Application is available as a Word Doc.
You may also copy and paste this page to an email, and send it to etosha@texas.net
Or, you can print it, fill it out by hand and mail it.
Prospective owner's name: ___________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________
Home telephone:______________ work:________other:____________________
Driver's license state & number:________________________________________
Your occupation:___________________________________________________
Do you rent or own your home:__________________
Type:_______________
How long at this address:_________
Are you planning to move within a year? ___________
When? ______________
Do you have an in-ground swimming pool?__________ Describe:______________
Do you have a fenced yard?____________
Type & height:___________________
What outdoor shelter suitable for a dog do you have? _______________________________________________________________
Have you owned a dog? ____________
What happened to it? ________________
Do you own other dogs now? ______Cats? _________
Are they neutered?______
CURRENT PETS:
Please list dogs' breeds, age & sex:
KIND BREED SPAY/NEUTER KEPT WHERE TIME OWNED AGE
Dog____________ | Yes___No___ | In____Out___ |________|______|
Dog____________ | Yes___No___ | In____Out___ |________|______|
Dog____________ | Yes___No___ | In____Out___ |________|______|
Please list cats' breed, age & sex:
KIND BREED SPAY/NEUTER KEPT WHERE TIME OWNED AGE
Cat____________ | Yes___No___ | In____Out___ |________|_______|
Cat____________ | Yes___No___ | In____Out___ |________|_______|
List other animals you own:
_________________________________________________________
Your veterinarian's name, address & telephone number:
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
What form of training will you provide your dog?
__Obedience class
__Follow training books
__Professional training
__Home training
How many adults in your household?_______
How many children?________
Age & sex of children: __________________________________________
If you have young children, they need to be educated on how to interact with
the dog in order to prevent dog bites, are you able/willing to do that?
___Yes ___No
Please explain why you want to adopt a dog/this specific breed:
__________________________________________________________
What do you feel makes you a good pet owner?
__________________________________________________________
What types of pet behavior do you find difficult to deal with?
__________________________________________________________
What would you do if your pet developed a physical disability?
__________________________________________________________
What will you do when your pet becomes elderly?
__________________________________________________________
What would you do if your present pets do not get along with your adopted dog?
__________________________________________________________
Do you have any limitations in caring for this particular dog/breed?
__________________________________________________________
Where will you keep this dog when you TRAVEL?
__________________________________________________________
What plans have you made for your pets if you are physically unable
to care for them?
___________________________________________________________
What type of balanced nutrition do you intend to provide for your dog?
Dog Food Brand:
_________________
Dry or Wet Food:_________________
Other type food: ___________________
Are you financially able to provide veterinary care for a dog? _______________
Are you aware of the importance of heartworm preventative? _______________
Would you allow your dog to ride in the back of a pickup truck? ____________
If adopted, where will your dog sleep at night? __________________________
Where will the dog stay during the day? _______________________________
How many hours per day will your dog spend alone? _____________________
Who will provide the necessary care for the dog? ________________________
How will this dog fit in with your hobbies/lifestyle, etc.? ___________________
Explain:_______________________________________________________
Will your dog be crated at home? __________________________________
What breed/s of dog/s are you interested in? __________________________
Would you be interested in a mix breed? YES NO
Do you wish to adopt: _____Male _____Female
Age preferred: _________
(*Puppy-12 weeks-6 months *Adolescent-6 months to 1 year *
Young Adult-1 to 2 years *Adult 2 or more years *
Senior-7 or more years)
If dissatisfied with your dog, would you return him/her to Etosha Rescue & Adoption Center?
____________________________________________________________________
Reference #1:
_____________________________________________________
Address:
_____________________________________________________
Phone (Day):
_____________________________________________________
Reference #2:
_____________________________________________________
Address:
_____________________________________________________
Phone (Day):
_____________________________________________________
Reference #3:
_____________________________________________________
Address:
_____________________________________________________
Phone (Day):
_____________________________________________________
Etosha is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that receives very little support from foundations. The majority of our funding comes from past adopters and animal lovers all over the country. To these people, we are eternally grateful.
Our shelter is managed on a daily basis by the director and one or two kennel workers. There are many ways that you can help and it doesn't take much time or expense. We greatly appreciate volunteers 7 days a week. If you have a digital camera, we always need someone to to take new pictures. Give us call, tell us in what way you could volunteer--give us a chance to put your skills to work.
The ways to help are endless and only limited by your imagination. Tax-deductable donations of cash, food and building materials are always needed and greatly appreciated.
YES, You really can Help!
Also visit our online store for cool Etosha Logo Items. All proceeds benefit Etosha Rescue.
Etosha Online Store
We are grateful for your support!
HOW COULD YOU?
When I was a puppy, I entertained you with my antics and made you laugh.
You called me your child, and despite a number of chewed shoes and a
couple of murdered throw pillows, I became your best friend. Whenever
I was "bad," you'd shake your finger at me and ask How could you?" --
but then you'd relent and roll me over for a bellyrub.
My housebreaking took a little longer than expected, because you were
terribly busy, but we worked on that together. I remember those nights
of nuzzling you in bed and listening to your confidences and secret
dreams, and I believed that life could not be any more perfect.
We went for long walks and runs in the park, car rides, stops for ice
cream (I only got the cone because "ice cream is bad for dogs" you
said), and I took long naps in the sun waiting for you to come home at
the end of the day.
Gradually, you began spending more time at work and on your career,
and more time searching for a human mate. I waited for you patiently,
comforted you through heartbreaks and disappointments, never chided
you about bad decisions, and romped with glee at your homecomings, and
when you fell in love.
She, now your wife, is not a "dog person" -- still I welcomed her into
our home, tried to show her affection, and obeyed her. I was happy
because you were happy. Then the human babies came along and I shared
your excitement.
I was fascinated by their pinkness, how they smelled, and I wanted to
mother them, too. Only she and you worried that I might hurt them, and
I spent most of my time banished to another room, or to a dog crate.
Oh, how I wanted to love them, but I became a prisoner of love." As
they began to grow, I became their friend. They clung to my fur and
pulled themselves up on wobbly legs, poked fingers in my eyes,
investigated my ears and gave me kisses on my nose. I loved everything
about them and their touch -- because your touch was now so infrequent
-- and I would've defended them with my life if need be. I would sneak
into their beds and listen to their worries and secret dreams, and
together we waited for the sound of your car in the driveway. There
had been a time, when others asked you if you had a dog, that you
produced a photo of me from your wallet and told them stories about
me. These past few years, you just answered "yes" and changed the
subject.
I had gone from being "your dog" to "just a dog," and you resented
every expenditure on my behalf. Now, you have a new career opportunity
in another city, and you and they will be moving to an apartment that
does not allow pets. You've made the right decision for your "family,"
but there was a time when I was your only family. I was excited about
the car ride until we arrived at the animal shelter. It smelled of
dogs and cats, of fear, of hopelessness.
You filled out the paperwork and said "I know you will find a good
home for her." They shrugged and gave you a pained look. They
understand the realities facing a middle-aged dog, even one with
"papers." You had to pry your son's fingers loose from my collar as he
screamed "No, Daddy! Please don't let them take my dog!"
And I worried for him, and what lessons you had just taught him about
friendship and loyalty, about love and responsibility, and about
respect for all life.
You gave me a good-bye pat on the head, avoided my eyes, and politely
refused to take my collar and leash with you. You had a deadline to
meet and now I have one, too. After you left, the two nice ladies said
you probably knew about your upcoming move months ago and made no
attempt to find me another good home. They shook their heads and
asked, "How could you?"
They are as attentive to us here in the shelter as their busy
schedules allow. They feed us, of course, but I lost my appetite days
ago. At first, whenever anyone passed my pen, I rushed to the front,
hoping it was you that you had changed your mind -- that this was all
a bad dream... or I hoped it would at least be someone who cared, anyone
who might save me.
When I realized I could not compete with the frolicking for attention
of happy puppies, oblivious to their own fate, I retreated to a far
corner and waited. I heard her footsteps as she came for me at the end
of the day, and I padded along the aisle after her to a separate room.
A blissfully quiet room. She placed me on the table and rubbed my
ears, and told me not to worry. My heart pounded in anticipation of
what was to come, but there was also a sense of relief. The prisoner
of love had run out of days.
As is my nature, I was more concerned about her. The burden which she
bears weighs heavily on her, and I know that, the same way I knew your
every mood. She gently placed a tourniquet around my foreleg as a tear
ran down her cheek. I licked her hand in the same way I used to
comfort you so many years ago. She expertly slid the hypodermic needle
into my vein. As I felt the sting and the cool liquid coursing through
my body, I lay down sleepily, looked into her kind eyes and murmured
"How could you?"
Perhaps because she understood my dogspeak, she said "I'm so sorry."
She hugged me, and hurriedly explained it was her job to make sure I
went to a better place, where I wouldn't be ignored or abused or
abandoned, or have to fend for myself -- a place of love and light so
very different from this earthly place. And with my last bit of
energy, I tried to convey to her with a thump of my tail that my "How
could you?" was not directed at her.
It was directed at you, My Beloved Master, I was thinking of you. I
will think of you and wait for you forever. May everyone in your life
continue to show you so much loyalty.
By Jim Willis, 2001
Ridgeback Trust Incorporated
Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation
Alamo Great Dane Club
| TRAINING FACILITIES AND TRAINERS IN THE CENTRAL TEXAS AREA. Etosha does not support or endorse any particular training facility or trainer, but provides this list only as a reference. THERE'S NO EXCUSE FOR AN UNTRAINED, ILL BEHAVED OR BAD MANNERED DOG!!! YOU CAN BE A RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNER. IT TAKES MORE THAN LOVE. BE YOUR DOG'S BEST FRIEND FOR LIFE. |
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| Joyce Morgan's Dog Training Center (512) 834-1139 10710 N Lamar Blvd Austin, TX 78753 www.joycemorgans.com |
Waggin' Tails Dog Training (512) 990-2016 2016 Rowe Loop Pflugerville, TX 78660 www.waggin-tails.com |
Dogboy's Dog Ranch (512) 251-7600 2701 Crystal Bend Dr Pflugerville, TX 78660 www.dogboys.com |
| The Humaner Trainer (512) 301-6886 8618 McMeans Trl Austin, TX 78737 www.texasorangepages.org |
Sublime Canines Briana Stringer Georgetown, TX 78737 http://www.sublimecanines.com/ |
Hearts and Paws (512) 249-7255 13033 Fm 2769 Austin, TX 78726 www.heartsandpaws.com |
| Stay N Play Pet Ranch (512) 894-7387 2500 E Highway 290 Dripping Springs, TX 78620 www.staynplaypetranch.com |
Good Dog Austin
181 Kaatz Lane Hutto, TX 78634 512-251-1901 www.austindogtraining.com |
Canine Academy 13420 Cedar Lime Road Leander, Texas 78641 (512)-267-2275 Phone www.k9-academy.com |
Canine Headquarters Dave and Karen Kroyer Hutto, Texas http://www.canineheadquarters.com/ |
Taurus Dog Training William McLeroy Austin, Texas http://www.taurusdogtraining.com/ |
Urban Dawgy Natalie McMahon, CPDT Leander, Texas 512.577.0562 http://www.urbandawgy.com/ |
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