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Well, look who's here!

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These are sugargliders. These little siblings must have had a scary thing happen to them. A man found them when his cat drug them up on his porch. The man was kind enough to bring them to the Jungle and get milk supplement and a bottle for them. It has been a couple years since Ihave had a suger glider, so there is no cage for them. These babies are too young to even be outside their mother's pouch. So I grabbed up a tiny jewelry pouch and they feel right at home in it now. It only took them a few minutes to start to bond and calm down to the sound of a human heart beat instead of their mother's. They have been eating EVERY HOUR! And they have had healthy looking potties. These are going to be some rough nights ahead. Sugargliders are very delicate little creatures int he best of circumstances. Let's hope they make it!

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I am taking time off to check out rescue locations. I will be doing everything I can to help other rescues while I look for a faciltiy. You may still contact me about dogs needing homes or homes wanting dogs.

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Sandy is a small Golden Retriever who is looking for a home. You can see more pictures and read about her on petfinder.com zip code 63401 Mama Dori's Jungle! Fill out an application. She would like to learn about you too!

Please see what our local shelter (link below) has also! They are just as needy as our dogs and then some. They are well cared for, but they have not been lucky enough to be taken in to live in a  rescue. We try to get as many out of shelters as we can. But there is too great a need. Won't you consider adopting from a shelter?

North East MO Humane Society Link

Raisin the Min-Pin was too sick for adoption in this picture. Please read about him on our items needed page in the orange letters. Be sure to notice what a happy ending he has!
 

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Our adoption fees are not cheap. If you are wondering if you can have a free or reduced price animal read our Free Animals page.
adopted animals receive 100% lifetime return (in any circumstance for any reason)
lifetime behavior/training advice
assistance in crisis situations, including financial when available
spay/neuter
up to date vaccines and worming
total health exam (hips and knees are examined by a professional, x-rays when needed)
microchip
heart-worm test
temperament assessment given by one or more professional trainers (gee, what is that worth?)
behavior modification
and training while in our care
 
Before adoption, be ready for a criminal background check and a home visit.

Find out more about our adoptable dogs! CLICK HERE!



Kids can go to ASPCA Land from here!

Those who ask for a discounted animal may be denied for adoption. Think about what an insult that is to the rescue. We are spending money out of our OWN pockets to give the dogs the care they need. We do NOT get paid. We are going without in our own personal needs. We are already vetting, training, rehabilitating, pampering, grooming, cleaning up messes and taking on the publics problems. We do not deny dogs who are unadoptable or need expensive surgeries. So when you ask for a discount, you might as well pick a dog who has serious needs to go without care so you can use the money you are saving on something else.
 
When you haggle on a dog you are not "rescuing" a homeless dog; instead you are taking away from all the other dogs that are left behind.  Do you really think it is fair for people who are giving up so much already to figure out some way to give up more so you can have a discount? Obviously there is nowhere else to take the money from.
 
We understand that some breeds cost more because of availability. Maybe you can find a pit bull breed to give a home to. They are highly at risk for euthanasia. Pit bull breeds are very similar to Bulldogs. Pit bulls are homeless in huge numbers. Pit bulls are being put to sleep every day. They have fewer health problems. They are the most likely to be abused severely. They are the most willing breed to want to please their master. They will protect you until the end while still being a safe social dog. 
 

If you are asking for a discounted or free dog that is worth a turn-over profit, we will assume that you are a broker, breeder, or fighter, and your application will be denied. 



Answers to True and False

1. False Shelters are not at their jobs because they WANT to put animals down. They are there because they CARE for animals. The public likes to blame the shelters for putting animals down. They are not making that choice for the animals. They have no other choice when there is NO WHERE for an animal to go. THink about where the problem starts... what about the people who are breeding substandard breeds and letting animals just get pregnant and adding to the overpopulation problem, which forces shelters to put animals down.

2. True According to SPAY USA

3. False Only a fraction of puppies and kittens given away keep their original homes. And if there is no screening process, how do you know that animal is being treated well and getting all his/her needs met? Is the dog just thrown in the back yard away from it's new family? Do you know what to screen for? And if the home you find is a loving and able to provide home, then you are taking homes away from animals already in the shelter.

4. True Unfortunately this is true. Although there are many other breeds known for aggression, this is why the Jungle screens so carefully. Even a nice dog in nice hands can cause a liability. Owners need to make sure their dogs know commands and manners. They must also ensure that they are always the Alpha in the pack. And not everyone is the right personality match for a bully breed.