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Looking For A Pet? These 12 'Hard Luck Hounds' Need A New Home

OAKLAND (CBS SF) -- Oakland Animal Services is launching a "Hard Luck Hounds" campaign to try to get people to adopt 12 dogs who have been at the shelter for more than two months.

Animal shelter officials said they will waive the adoption fees for dogs taken by qualified homes and give adopting families a "make-over" sponsored by Pet Food Express for their new four-legged companion.

The make-over includes a free collar, leash and dog bed. Adopters also will get a 20 percent off coupon from Pet Food Express.

Oakland Animal Services Director Rebecca Katz said in a statement, "This is a great way to help call attention to some of our long term residents who are wonderful, friendly dogs."

Katz said, "We were so thrilled there were so many dog, cat and bunny adoptions before the holidays and now we need to focus on those animals who were just overlooked."

The Hard Luck Hounds will also be helped by local students and Wood Middle School in Alameda.

As part of a special class project, the students will work on their writing and art skills by creating a marketing campaign for the dogs throughout January.

Katz said, "It is so great to have help from Pet Food Express and these terrific kids. With this kind of support, I predict we'll get many people to wager on a Hard Luck Hound and take home a new family member soon."

Photographs and biographies of the 12 dogs are available on Oakland Animal Services' website. Adoption qualifications also are listed on the website.

Bugsy is a handsome 2-year old guy who is on the lookout for his perfect family. He is very playful and has a lot of...

Posted by Oakland Animal Services' Hard Luck Hounds on Wednesday, January 7, 2015

My name is Shadow. I'm a beautiful, active 4-year-old Pit Bull mix with a gorgeous gray and white coat. I was...

Posted by Oakland Animal Services' Hard Luck Hounds on Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Hi I'm Peter! At first glance you'll think I am a Pitbull, but once you play with me and see me bounce around and wag my...

Posted by Oakland Animal Services' Hard Luck Hounds on Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Bauer is about 2 years old and was found as a stray. He has a lot of energy and is looking for a new active family who...

Posted by Oakland Animal Services' Hard Luck Hounds on Wednesday, January 7, 2015

I am a bouncy, happy 2-year-old girl with a big heart. I love getting belly rubs and playing with people. My tail wags...

Posted by Oakland Animal Services' Hard Luck Hounds on Tuesday, January 6, 2015

My name is Lulu. I'm a sweet and friendly 1-year-old Pit Bull mix who's looking for a new home. I'm a happy girl who...

Posted by Oakland Animal Services' Hard Luck Hounds on Tuesday, January 6, 2015

My name is Lucy, and I'm a geltle and friendly 3-year old girl. I came to the shelter in October as a stray, and I'm...

Posted by Oakland Animal Services' Hard Luck Hounds on Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Dahlia is a sweet girl, about 3 years old. She loves to go on walks and can't wait to get cozy with her new family! Dahlia is a Bulldog. Dahlia is ID #23086 at the Oakland Animal Shelter.

Posted by Oakland Animal Services' Hard Luck Hounds on Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Otis is about 2 years old and was brought into the shelter as a stray. Stray no more, he is ready for a place to call...

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My name is Ingrid. I'm a spunky medium-sized 2-year-old girl. I am just full of life and have lots of energy. As a...

Posted by Oakland Animal Services' Hard Luck Hounds on Tuesday, January 6, 2015

 

 

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