These three puppies were discovered as strays and ended up staying with the folks in Sweet Home who have too many animals to care for properly.

They are black labrador (mixes) and are beautiful, healthy kids now, about 14-15 weeks old.

Here is more from their foster Mom, Lis:

“Flower is a gung-ho, ready for anything kinda gal! She is happy all the time and loves to play. She loves to give kisses and eat treats.

She gets along with all my other animals, but does bark at the cat. She can be outside or inside, she is happy either way.

And she is absolutely beautiful! Her hair is very silky, shiny and coal black.

Wintergreen is a reserved little gentleman.

He does not beg but will eat treats when offered. He is quiet and very calm.

He is still a little timid, and definitely close to his sister. I think he would do wonderfully in a calm household. He appears to be submissive and likes doggie company. He also loves to be held and petted.

Albert seems to be a confident pup. He has not really let me touch him, but he does not run from me, he just quietly avoids me.

He was definitely glad to see his siblings today when he was brought to our home to join them.

We will be learning more about him in the days ahead.”

For more information, please contact Lis atlryan71@yahoo.com.

For an Out of the Woods adoption application click here.

To learn more about The Sweethome Project, go to www.ootwrescue.org and click on Rescue Projects.

LOS ANGELES TIMES

ORANGE, Calif. — A Chapman University student group wanted to find a way to relieve stress during finals week, so they came up with an innovative approach: puppies.

On Wednesday, in the middle of “cram week,” a bunch of puppies will be stationed outside the university library for students to pet and play with. The event is being organized by the university’s Active Minds club, which promotes mental awareness.

“It has been proven that having a dog helps relieve stress, so we thought it would be a cute idea if we brought some furry friends on campus,” said Jennifer Heinz, a sophomore and integrated educational studies major who helped organize the event. (more…)

THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE

Katie Popovich recently accompanied her boyfriend to a Chicago animal shelter in search of a dog. When a beagle-border collie mix immediately nuzzled against them, they were smitten.

But the 22-year-olds received a considerably chillier response from the human behind the counter. “It seemed like we were instantly thrown into this category that we were just kids and not responsible,” she said, adding that they are now talking with breeders. (more…)

AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB

With so many dog foods on the market, it’s tough to know what’s right for your pooch. A good diet, which The American Kennel Club recommends, should have the right amounts of essential nutrients — including proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and water — to keep your dog looking and feeling his best. (more…)

After intense planning and nearly a week, all 927 dogs rescued in what is believed to be the largest puppy mill raid in West Virginia history are ready to begin new lives in loving homes, according to a news release.

The Humane Society of Parkersburg has been granted custody of the animals removed from Whispering Oaks Kennel in Parkersburg, the release said. (more…)