Neena Update

Neena has really blossomed this past week- she has come out of her shell and has become quite a little adventurer. This dog is scared no more and enjoys peoples and adores other dogs. She is quite a player at the daycare and has a great time chasing all the big dogs around. Neena has also discovered her voice :o) and is finding that the cats are great entertainment. They of course do not run from her so she is not quite sure what to do with them.

Neena has also discovered that toys are a lot of fun- she is a great little tugger and loves squeaky toys. She is still calm and affectionate when she is relaxed and loves massages and belly rubs. We cut her nails for the first time without much fuss, and she thinks the brush is a great source of amusement. I took her out to the agility field this week and she had great fun chasing Sarah around- she jumped on the table no problem and posed for the above picture.
Neena is a doll and is a great puppy- her housetraining is coming along great and so far we have had only three accidents in a week- pretty good for a baby!!!

With her athletic build and strong drive I am sure that Neena will make a GREAT performance dog or an awesome jogging partner!!!

Food For Thought

So last week I said that once a week I would blog about something educational...Well, last week was a bust so I intend to make up for it by doing two educational posts this week. Here goes the first one....
oh, and of course this is all in my opinion....

Before I worked at the doggie daycare, and the boarding kennel I worked in Pet Supply Store. (actually two)And no, we didn't sell puppies...(that's a whole other post) But we did sell dog food- lots and lots of dog food. In the four years I worked at the pet stores I learned alot about food, nutrition and just a whole lot about how important it is what we put into our pet. I am a confessed dog food snob....

There are lots of great dog foods out there- I don't intend on naming names, but I will give you some ideas as what to look for in a food.
Basic Rules to Dog Food-
Rule #1 - NO BYPRODUCTS....By-Products generally consist of "leftovers" and have little or no nutritional benefits.
Rule #2- NO GLUTEN...Gluten is bad....This too has little or no nutritional benefit and usually is included as a filler. This too was the type of ingredient that had all the trouble recently
Rule #3- Grain is not all that great- when in your first six ingredients three of them are
blank rice, blank corn, and wheat something...it's bad..(grain is mostly used as a filler= more poop)

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Ingredient Label Examples

#1 -Well known, well advertised, Grocery Store Brand average $25 for a big bag
GROUND YELLOW CORN, MEAT AND BONE MEAL, CORN GLUTEN MEAL, CHICKEN BY-PRODUCT MEAL, ANIMAL FAT (PRESERVED WITH BHA/BHT), WHEAT MILL RUN, NATURAL POULTRY FLAVOR, RICE, WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, CARAMEL COLOR,
So, you have the first ingredient- which is not meat of any form, Bone meal...wonder what kind...gluten...yummy...and then the all time favorite of Animal Fat (again a mystery) preserved with BHT/BHA- which have both been linked to cancer.

#2- Middle of the road- good quality, Pet Store Brand average $35 big bag
Chicken meal (low ash), steamed oatmeal, ground whole rice, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols, citric acid and rosemary), rice bran, ground flaxseed (source of Omega 3), beet pulp, herring oil (natural source of DHA and EPA), chicken broth, yeast extract (Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation solubles), chicory root (FOS), steamed sweet potato, dried whole egg, yucca shidigera, glucosamine HCl (powdered lobster shell), chondroitin sulfate (shark cartilage), marigold extract (source of lutein), L-carnitine supplement, Atlantic kelp, carrots, tomatoes (natural source of lycopene), apples, whole garlic, parsley, rosemary extract, cranberry, sea salt, potassium chloride, choline chloride, lysine, vitamin A supplement, dl alpha-tocopherol acetate (vitamin E), methionine, vitamin D3 supplement, *iron Bioplex™, *zinc Bioplex™, *manganese Bioplex™, biotin, *copper Bioplex™, niacin, riboflavin, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (source of vitamin B6), vitamin B12, folic acid. *chelated mineral
A good all around dog food- no gluten, no by products, and offers extras like glucosamine (for joint health) and cranberry (unrinary health). This food costs more than the grocery store kind but is much better quality so you will feed less and the dog will waste less aswell. So you really are getting a better deal.

#3- High End, Holistic, Pet Store Brand average $48 big bag
Deboned chicken, chicken meal, turkey meal, russet potato, lake whitefish, chicken fat, sweet potato, whole eggs, turkey, salmon meal, salmon and anchovy oils, salmon, natural chicken flavour, sunflower oil, sun-cured alfalfa, dried brown kelp, carrots, spinach, peas, tomatoes, apples, psyllium, dulse, glucosamine Hcl, cranberries, black currants, rosemary extract, chondroitin sulfate, sea salt.
A very good quality food with great protein sources, minimal grains and lots of extras. This type of food you will feed even less and you will be picking up less in the yard aswell becuase the digestion is so good.
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So- what are the benefits of feeding a good quality food???

#1- Feed Less
#2- Less poop to pick up
#3-Less Shedding- Yes! A good food will make your dog shed less- it improves the quality of the coat overall
#4- Overall Well-being. You are what you eat- the better you feed your dog- the better they will feel and act. It is amazing what a difference it can make.

For those of you who are interested in Healthy Living/Feeding for your pet check out The Whole Dog Journal- a must have subscription!

Exuberance

To describe Tala in one word: Exuberant.

Tala is a Shetland Sheepdog Cross who we rescued off of the reserve a few months ago. She is approximately 10 months old and is a happy, friendly little dog.

She has been in a foster to adopt home for the past month and it was decided that although her family loved her they were not a suitable home for her. She has been moved to a different foster home and is working again on the basics of Kennel Training, Manners, and housetraining. Tala is not a hyper dog- but she is a high energy one. When she has been exercised she is nice and well behaved in the house- when she is not exercised she is a maniac :o) A cute maniac, but a maniac none the less.

Tala is great with other dogs and is having a blast playing at the daycare all day. She gets along with everyone and isn't particular about who she plays with. She is also learning how to respect kitties. She has springs for legs and amazing speed and agility for a dog who is so.....disproportioned. Tala is very athletic and loves to chase and play. She is great off leash at the dog run and can keep up with the big dogs.

Although high energy she is very affectionate. She likes to cuddle and enjoys any sort of attention. Tala is a pushy dog and has a hard time taking no for an answer- she is always convinced that you don't really mean get off the couch. She is learning though, and already in a week has come a long way.

Tala has been spayed and all of her vetting is up to date. Now we just have to find the right home for her!

Rewards

On Saturday little Polly will be heading off to her new home. I have been her Foster Mom for more than two weeks. I am having a hard time deciding if I should be happy or sad.

I am really good about telling potential foster homes all about the program, how rewarding it is, and just how much it matters. I am really bad about forgetting just how hard it is to give up a dog that has been part of your family. It is tough. Really Tough. But 100% worth it.

I will use Polly as an example because it is personal and I will hopefully be able to express to you the frustration, the joy and the rewards of fostering.

I was Pollys' second foster home. When we first got her she was a quivering mass of nervousness- wouldn't make eye contact, had NEVER been in a house before, didn't understand about people, and had no clue about how to just be a dog. You can't imagine how pitiful she was. So- her first foster home had the patience- they let her come out of her shell at her own pace, never forced her to do anything, and let her just be. They taught her the basics of housetraining, how to walk on a leash, and how to relax and be a dog. In the two weeks they had her the turn around was amazing!

And then Polly came to me for some serious socialising. I taught her basic obedience. How to greet people (properly) how to play nicely with other dogs, more general house manners and of course housetraining. In Polly's case she is a scrounger- any potential food source had to be secure or you could bet that Polly'd be into it. My cats taught her that not all cats will run from her, and my dogs taught her that bullying is not allowed. Polly taught me that things aren't always what they seem. This dog changed- right before my eyes into a loving, affectionate, high energy creature that some days I wanted to strangle...I love this dog. Truly, I do. And in the search for a home for her I turned down a few families, but am now allowing someone else the privilege of loving this dog.

Fostering is not an easy job- sure, the food and medical expense is covered, and sure there are people to support and help you if needed. But I won't lie to you- it is not all that easy. There are of course the ups and downs associated with any pet ownership- the dog isn't used to a crate so screams for the first two nights, the dog has an explosive "accident" in her crate- that is never fun to deal with, the dog chews the shoes you forgot to pick up, the list goes on and on. As a foster parent it is your job to help make this dog better. We rarely get a dog without issues- so there will always be something.

Despite all of that the rewards are tremendous. The bond that develops between you and the dog has to be the best thing. You know this dog isn't yours, but in some ways she is- and that bond is unbreakable. The feeling that you get knowing that with your help this dog is going to find the best possible home. And then there is always the experience you get when you foster dogs- all dogs are different, and of course have their different challenges. The experience you get working with, getting know all these great dogs is something that most people never get a chance to do. Fostering is a great way to help your family decide if they are ready for a dog of their own, or to help decided what kind of dog or traits would work best in their family.

Without Foster homes we would not be able to do what we do. Without Foster homes we'd have no where for these dogs to go. And without foster homes we wouldn't be able to save dogs like Polly.

To find out how you can become a foster home please contact Natalie

Link's Adopted!

No sooner than I posted Link's new pictures and the quote from his foster home and we had a family interested in him! They met him for the first time last night and of course fell in love with the little guy- so I am happy to say Link will be heading off for his forever home tomorrow. What a great feeling that is...I know his foster family will be sad to see him go but he is going to an amazing family who are really excited to get the little guy.

Link Update

Link's foster home sent me some new pictures the other day.

If Link stays much longer, he won't be going anywhere. He is such a doll. I'm going to have a hard time letting him go to his forever home.

Just like Butter

Just like Butter this dog melts. Meet Neena. She is a 12 week old purebred Border Collie. This little gal was one of three sold at an auction. Yes, an auction. No one bid on the little thing so she was left there- the other two were sold. Neena was saved by a kind hearted woman on the lookout. Good thing! As this pup is super sweet and very, very cute.

Neena seems to be a very typical border collie. Soft and Mushy!!! She wants to please you in the worst way but she just can't figure it out quite yet. Neena loves people and although takes a while to get to you (she's very wiggly!) once she comes she is snuggly and loves attention. She is great with other dogs and although hasn't figured out how to play with them I am sure it will come. Neena also doesn't seem to mind the cats at all. If anything she is a bit afraid of them!

She is very interested in food and will do just about anything for a cookie. She discovered where the kibble is kept and was pretty obsessive about it. She seems to enjoy balls, but doesn't really understand squeaky toys....this too will change I am sure.

I can't say enough great things about this little dog. She is going to make someone a fabulous companion!

In and Out

So over the past week we have adopted out two great dogs- one of the great things about a succesful adoption is that it opens up space for new dogs. Waiting in the wings to come in are:

Destiny- female, border collie cross. Very sweet and affectionate. Can be shy of new people, but is overall a really nice little dog. She just wandered into someones acreage a few weeks ago- no one has come forward to claim her so she is looking for a new home.

Kokanee- 6 year old, female, Golden Retriever. Poor Kokanee was given up by her owners when they decided to move. They simply dropped her off at the county pound- knowing that she would be given only a week to live there. Instead of euthanising a perfectly good dog they have contacted us. So Kokanee will be moving to the city to find a loving permanent home.

Neena- 9 week old, female Border Collie. Can you believe that this dog was sold at an auction? Yes, apparently they sell dogs at auctions now-a-days. This little pup was the last of three and no one wanted her. I will have more information about her later today.

Education vs. Complaining

Anonymous said...
....Pointing out the problems and issues is important but so is talking about the solutions. You can make a difference by helping us be better pet owners by explaining the full picture.I'm glad there are people like you helping to give these dogs a better life. They deserve it. But nothing will change until people know not only what the problem is, but what they can do to help make it better. October 20, 2007 12:45 PM

On Thursday I blogged about some ads that I came across online. They were ads that for one reason or another were ridiculous and showed some examples of why there is a need for rescue. I re-read the post this morning after recieving the above comment. I think Anonymous's idea is great- rather than getting riled up and ranting about the problems- EDUCATION is going to go much farther in helping people change their minds. So- once a week I will blog about how to become BETTER, more responsible dog owners.

Thanks Anonymous :o)

If I could speak

Found on You Tube. Worth Watching with great meaning.

Studs and other nonsense...

I am addicted to those online classified sites- kijiji, hoobly etc. I read them mostly for entertainment as usually people have all sorts of junk for sale. Unfortunately there are alos lots, and lots of dogs for sale. People also advertise their "stud" dogs; hoping to make a quick buck or pass on their dogs "great" genes. People amaze me.

Here are a few favorites from today.

"Hi this is bubbles My one yr. old Jack Russell terrier. He is a smooth coated, is about 14 1/5 inches tall and has beautiful straight teeth. Stud fee is pick of the litter or the cost of one pup. I live in Edmonton Alberta an can drive about an hr away to meet. If you have any questions or would like to see more pics feel free to e-mail me. "
Beautiful straight teeth eh??? Must be a winner.

"German Shepherd for stud. Very obedient and smart. Pretty pretty boy! Has had a litter before. He is a more straight backed Shepherd which makes his build better then the problems the really slopped shepherds have."
Uh Huh....I know for a fact that this dog has a buggered up leg, temperament problems and comes from backyard breeding himself....ugh.

I am looking for a Chocolate Lab Stud for a Breeding in the summer of 08. , It will be with my Female Chocolate lab. If you are interested please contact me and I will give you more information on payment and my girl.
So I am assuming that she has a waiting list of people wanting a dog, has done all of the health testing, that her dog is ofa'd and cerf'd, that she is aware of the risks of breeding and having a litter, is prepared to possibly have to pay for a c-section, is also prepared to raise 12 puppies from birth to 12 weeks, knows that raising a little costs a tremendous amount of money and the quite possibly she will be unable to even give those suckers away when the time comes.

My name is Mario, and I am a 2 year old boy who is just looking for the right girl..... hopefully she is a border collie
My adopted parents would like to see me become a "Dad",
I am a extremely obediant, easily trained, very conscientious, playful, full of energy, very healthy, well mannered, cuddly and sweet Border Collie Heeler cross. I am such a good boy with lots of different types of people; and dogs! My adopted Mom says I get my temperment from my biological Mom, I am just like her!
My biological Mom is a purebred Border Collie, and my biological Dad is a purebred Blue Heeler. My bio parents were both farm "working" dogs, and although I know how to heard, and work, I am kind of spoiled and I don't have to work....
Oh yeah and I have my vet stuff up to date too...
I have a beautiful coat with distinct black and white border collie markings, my adopted Mom says I would make beautiful puppies!
I would like to sire a litter of Border Collie pups, please call my parents if you are interested, thank you!
Okay- this one really annoys me- hopefully for obvious reasons!

So I don't really want everyone to think that the people (okay, me) of PDCR are jerks. Really. I am not. I may be bossy and opinionated but really I am a nice person. The reason these types of ads annoy me is I am the one who has to deal with the dogs that no one wants, the dogs that end up on death row, the dogs who for one reason or another end up in my care so that I can fix them. It is a never ending cycle of dogs. People don't realise that yes- our city euthanises dogs, yes, not a half an hour away there are dogs starving to death, being beaten and tortured. No one cares. It is depressing, and I guess in my case it just really pisses me off.

So I apolagize for my little rant but I am a little fed up at the moment.

Louie's Happily Ever After

So just a few weeks ago we got a great little dog- named Louie. I blogged about him when we first got him. I am happy to say that today- he is flying to his new home in Ontario. I am thrilled. His new home is fantastic and I feel really good about this adoption. I have put together a collage (because I am addicted to pictures) of his before shot- so the first day we got him, and his after shots- after he was bathed, groomed, and settled. This little dog is going to become an Agility dog with a wonderful family. He will be loved, spoiled and live happily ever after- which is what ALL dogs deserve.

Polly- again....

So I know that I have blogged about Polly already- but the other day I was organising photos on the work computer and found that we have a ton of Polly. Interestingly enough instead of popping them into a PDCR folder, I made her very own folder. That, is a bad sign.

I really want Polly to find a new home. Soon. Now. The problem is finding that new home. You see, I want a perfect home. And if you read the blog then you read the post about the perfect dog- well, the same applies to homes. No home is perfect. I understand that. Really I do. The problem I have is that I have attached myself to Polly (mostly based on how utterly cute she is) and want no less than a home I would send my own dogs to. I know it's ridiculous but that's the way I am feeling about it. Regardless of how I feel I do know that this dog needs, no deserves, her very own home. Where she will be loved, spoiled and someone will have the time to devote to her. I simply do not. It is an unfortunate thing but I recognize that I cannot keep her. So- all you people out there- email me, phone me, talk to me about Polly and you too will see what a fantastic dog she is.

Gracie

Gracie is a very soft, sweet, affectionate dog. She is a Great Pyrenees (cross)that we rescued from scheduled euthanasia at a local pound. She was picked up as a stray and although we have no history on her we gather that she was not treated well. Gracie is very sensitive and only wants to please. She is happy girl, but is very calm and relaxed. She has been in a wonderful foster home who has done a FABULOUS job with her. The first time we met Gracie she wouldn't get off the floor, she was covered in feces, and was a matted mess. We unfortunately had to shave her but slowly the hair is growing back. Gracie was petrified of being on leash and refused to walk. She is since doing great- and has overcome her leash phobia. She still however refuses to pee on leash, but is really good off lead and doesn't try and escape the yard. Gracie really likes other dogs, but most of all LOVES people. She wants to be close and touching all of the time, but is very gentle about it. She is a big white shadow who will follow you around if given the chance. The thing that gets me the most about Gracie are her eyes. She has the saddest eyes I have ever seen it is pretty amazing how expressive she is. She is just starting a manners obedience class to work on the basics and has been spayed, vaccinated and vet checked. Gracie is a wonderful dog, and really deserves her happy ending.

New Additions

Well in the past few days we've had two new additions, and one dog returned to us. It has been kind of a sad weekend.

First- we got Louie- he is a Poodle Cross, very sweet and loves everyone. He has adjusted really well and is dong great in his foster home. Louie is a doll and I am sure we will find that perfect home soon for him. This little guy has legs that go on forever and would do great in an active home.




And then today, Link arrived. He is a purebred Bichon who was surrendered to us. He is going to be neutered and vaccinated this week so will be available for adoption in a few days. Link seems like a very nice little guy but you can tell that he is missing his family. He is friendly with women and is great with kids. But Link has not had good experiences with men so will need some work on that. He seems to really like his "foster dad" though, so I think that with time and patience he will overcome his fear. Link is housetrained, and is great with cats and other dogs. He is just over a year old so is quite playful still.

And we are getting Tala back. This makes me really sad as Tala really deserved a loving home- forever. Instead she is coming back to us and will placed into a foster home, and then moved again into a permanent one. This doesn't happen often but when it does I always feel horrible. Tala is back because she wrecks things when she is left loose in the house and the family did not want to lock their dog up in that nasty crate. She also still gets into the garbage and jumps on people. Tala is one of the four we saved off the reserve a few months ago. She is a Sheltie cross who is very, very sweet. Tala is one of those dogs whose eyes just melt you. She has the softest expression and is a super snuggler. She is also a young dog of herding genetics- she loves to play fetch, will chase and bite, and being a reserve dog will scrounge for food. Despite her bad habits she is truly a great little dog and I hope to find her a great home. Soon.

I haven't had a chance to update petfinder yet with all these guys but I will tomorrow!

A Perfect Dog

In rescue we frequently have really great dogs- but these dogs are misfits, dogs with mild issues, dogs with huge issues, and some dogs are just plain weird. Generally the dogs we get in rescue have
a) been abandoned,
b) are given up due to bad manners/behaviour,
c) are incompatable with current pets/family members or
d) aren't housetrained.

We do our best to ensure that we are aware of any issues the dog might have and I am very up front with people about the dogs problem. It does no good for anyone involved of I "forget" to tell someone that the dog isn't fully housetrained, or barks when left alone, or jumps the fence. It is amazing when people are completely turned off by any problem. (Now, I can understand if it's a big problem- not everyone wants to undertake a dog with major issues, but I am talking about the dog who is almost housetrained, or the dog who gets into the garbage, or whines and barks when left alone, the dog who is scared of men, etc. etc. I am always amazed when people expect perfect from a dog who is in rescue.
For example I had a phone call the other day that went something like this

Caller: Hi, I'm looking for a dog

Me:What kind of dog?

Caller:Well, a small one

Me: Okay, I have a few of those right now. What traits are you looking for specifically?

Caller:Oh, um, well one that is good in the house, and is friendly.

Me:Okay, I can tell you about a few of our dogs then. Polly is a nice little dog, she is very friendly, but can be submissive if you raise your voice. She is currently living with me and she is doing great in the house, only one accident in the past three days. She is.....

Caller:Oh, well, I was kind of looking for a housetrained dog, I don't really have time to housetrain.

Me:Well then, I also have Louie- he is a Poodle Cross and as far as I know is very well housetrained. He too is an outgoing little guy but is also Very active. He will need at least one good walk a day. He likes to play with toys and would do best in a.....

Caller:Well he sounds great! When can I get him, what next?

Me:It doesn't quite work like that, there is alot more to a dog than just how he is in the house. We like to tell you about the dog as much as we can, and then we like for you to visit him a few times. And there is an application form that you will have to fill out to start with.

Caller:Oh, okay tell more about little Louie- but he sounds just perfect!

Me:He's a pretty good boy- but no dog is perfect

Caller:Silence

Me:Well, he hasn't had any accidents but he jumps up on people, and we are finding that if he is left alone he barks for a little while. Louie is pretty good on a walk, but he could definitely use some leash manners. His foster home is working on basic obedience and he is doing really well- he's a very smart little guy!

Caller:Oh. um. well I didn't really want to pay for obedience classes, and well, how much does he bark? I don't want a dog that barks.

Need I go on? This person wants a perfect dog. A dog who never makes a mistake, a dog that knows everything already, and a dog that doesn't bark. I reccomended a stuffed one.

Polly

Polly is one of those dogs that instantly you are attached to. I know this because I am attached. I have fostered alot of dogs. Of all of the dogs I have fostered I have kept only Vito. I am not about to start a trend. I don't need another dog. In fact. I CAN'T have another dog. So- you, yes you, ask around, pass the word. I have this awesome little dog who needs a home. And quick!

Polly was found on the reserve- flea infested and scared to death. She was a mess for the first few weeks, refused eye contact, submissive pee'd, wouldn't come any where near you. With the help of one of our best foster homes- Don and Bernice, Polly has made an AMAZING turn around. It is like she is not even the same dog- she is happy, friendly, outgoing, energetic and relaxed. She loves other dogs, and will fetch a toy for hours. She has amazing social skills for a dog who was abused and not looked after.

She has been at my house off and on (thanks Wendy) for a few weeks now and I am trying not to see how sweet she is, how she melts into your lap when you pick her up, how she looks up at you with those soft brown eyes, how her little bark can pierce your ear drum...wait, I was talking about the GOOD in Polly....how she is so gentle with the kitty, how she loves to tug, and how she is so smart. But as always dogs are not perfect and Polly has her....shall we say hangups...she is barky, not in the sense that she barks all the time but when she plays she likes to bark and her bark is less than pleasant. She almost is housetrained. I say almost because she does understand that she is supposed to go outside but sometimes she forgets to ask....nothing like stepping in a warm puddle of pee....she is crate trained and enjoys her crate time but she still cries for the first few minutes. And being the little herding dog that she is- she nips. Not maliciously, but she is persistent and although we are doing our best to teach her otherwise she is convinced that this is an okay form of play. It is slightly annoying. But despite all of her "hangups" she is a wonderful dog who really deserves to find a home where she can blossom into the great dog that she could be. So- You, yes you, spread the word. We are looking for an ACTIVE home for Polly- she would be a great Agility dog and I will settle for nothing less than what I would consider a perfect home for Polly- afterall I am in no big hurry to be rid of her.

First Post

"A Few Good Dogs" All of these dogs have found their forever homes through PDCR.
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I am not sure why, but I think that this blog could become quite popular. I guess the goal of the blog is to share with people the stories about our dogs. Not "our" dogs. But the dogs that we save, rehab, and find homes for. Doing Rescue work is a thankless job- one that really doesn't have a lot of benefits- in fact, it can be very, very difficult work. Some days I wonder why I do this, and others it is very obvious that what we do makes a difference and is very much worth it. Lets make a short list of the top 5 pros/cons of rescue work shall we? (in my opinion)

Cons
1) Fleas....ugh....without a doubt the ickiest thing about strays or reserve rescues
2) Behavior Problems- there is nothing worse than getting a call at 10pm from a frantic foster home who is at their wits end.
3) Vetting- it's never fun to see a vet bill at the end of the month
4) Stress- you could not imagine how stressful this can be
5) Not being able to save them all. I will always remember the dog we had to leave on the road.

Pros
1) The feeling you get when the dog you saved walks away with their new family and doesn't look back.
2) The first time that terrified dog wags her tail at you
3) The puppy you didn't think was going to make it- but does.
4) Making that PERFECT match
5) Knowing that you are making a difference.

Throughout this blog I hope to share rescue stories, pictures, information about our program, and most of all let you all see the inside works of a rescue run by two woman who have more than enough to do already but just can't stop.