Texas German shepherd Rescue "Camp Wolfgang" closing Oct 30, 2009

October 7, 2:46 PMDog News ExaminerPenny Eims

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Shepherds are at risk for euthanasia

The dog world is a buzz over news that Camp Wolfgang, located in Ennis, TX, is closing at the end of the month. The non-profit rescue group is apparently suffering budget shortfalls due to the struggling economy. While Camp Wolfgang primarily rescues German shepherds, there are also many other breeds, including a significant number of Rottweilers.

Sadly, there are nearly 200 dogs in the rescue and it is being reported that the dogs who are not adopted by month's end will be moved to high-kill shelters, or euthanized.

Obviously, those of us in Western Washington would be hard-pressed to adopt these dogs since Texas is not a neighboring state. However, in this day and age of social media networks and instantaneous communication, we are all able to share this story with friends and family. It is an amazingly small world that we live in and there are sure to be people in our networks who live in the state of Texas. 

People throughout Texas who are considering a new dog should consider adopting from a rescue. If not this rescue, a rescue anywhere in Texas. Local rescues are trying to help Camp Wolfgang, but there is limited space. Every dog that is adopted out (from any Texas rescue) creates an opening for an at-risk dog at Camp Wolfgang.  If you are able to foster a dog, please consider doing so now.

There are so many magnificent dogs waiting to find a family and it would be horribly tragic if they were to lose their life due to a lack of space.

If you live in the area and are able to help one of these dogs, please contact the Kennel Master, Leisha Livengood at 214-755-1627.

Please post this article on your Facebook or MySpace profiles. Email it to your friends and family and ask them to do the same. Let the web of internet connections spread and hopefully most, if not all, of these beautiful dogs will get the chance that they deserve.

Please take a moment to read the following articles: Who is right for fostering?  A gentle fostering reminder.   Consider Fostering a homeless dog

Remember, always spay and neuter your pets. Do not contribute to the over-population of homeless dogs and be considerate of your dog adoption and/or purchase - it should be a lifelong commitment.

Thank you for reading.