April 3, 2019— Valley Humane Society is asking for the public’s help in finding homes for two very special dogs. Miles and Lady Valentina have been in residence at the organization’s Pleasanton adoption center more than four times as long as the average adoptable dog. To help raise their visibility, Valley Humane Society has organized a game of Adoptable Pet “Blackout Bingo,” and invites the community to play along.
In Adoptable Pet “Blackout Bingo,” players choose a dog and download a special game card filled with specific actions to promote and benefit the animal, marking off each action as they perform it. Actions include items such as “Tell a friend,” “Post on Facebook,” and “Hang a flier at work or school.” Once a card is filled, or the dog is adopted, players may submit their card for entry into a prize drawing, which will be held at the end of April. Participation is free, and players may fill a card for each dog. Three winners will be drawn at random to receive Valley Humane Society gear or pet store gift cards.
The average length of stay for an adoptable adult dog at Valley Humane Society is around 9 days. Miles and Lady Valentina have been at the adoption center since mid to late February, and have had a hard time connecting with families due to personality traits that keep them from showing well within the kennel environment. Miles loves long walks, but suffers from some anxiety and grows nervous when kenneled. Lady Valentina plays well with other active dogs, but becomes easily excited in her kennel and can bark loudly when viewed.
Outside their kennels, the dogs are playful, and enjoyable. One-year-old Miles is a large, blond mixed-breed with an endearingly comical face and super snuggle power. Lady Valentina is a spunky black mixed-breed who sometimes sports a silly grin. She is approximately two years old. Both dogs are housebroken.
Community members who would like to help by playing along can download a Blackout Bingo card online at valleyhumane.org/adoption/bingo.