tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54320230290026027502024-03-05T12:09:37.112-07:00Prairie Dog Canine RescueThe stories, pictures, and information about a busy Southern Alberta dog rescue group.Bobbihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14899242086887101424noreply@blogger.comBlogger428125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432023029002602750.post-22515515970216649202011-04-25T10:25:00.002-06:002011-04-25T10:32:22.350-06:00Foster Homes....are you out there?As most of you know, we only operate out of foster homes. Some have asked if we are ever going to have a facility, and we keep coming back to, No! All PDCR dogs get to be loved members of families until they get to 'go home'. They aren't stuck in a cage being checked on a few times a day during business hours. <br /><br />When you adopt a dog from a foster run rescue group, you get a well adjusted member of the family that we know inside and out. When you look at a dog behind bars, how do you know if its going to hunt your cat....and end back behind bars, what a waste of time and emotion. PDCR tests all our dogs with kids, cats and other dogs to ensure the match is perfect. <br /><br />We have been lucky for the past few months, intake has been very slow. We have been asked to help with 6 dogs in the next two weeks and need foster homes to help us care for them. They are all various sizes and breeds. <br /><br />PDCR provides you with everything you'll need to make fostering fun. We give you the collar, leash, food, crate, and bedding, you just have to provide the love and basic training that some of the dogs might already have down pat. You'd be surprised at how well mannered most of the dogs we get are, its very easy to have one in your home for a few weeks. <br /><br />If you are interested in helping out, or in finding out more about fostering, please email us at prairiedogcaninerescue@hotmail.com<br /><br />Thanks and have a great week.Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04202739255058322231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432023029002602750.post-47629835528593824802011-04-21T09:13:00.009-06:002011-04-21T09:55:55.821-06:00Maybe Spring is Here?!<div>With the amount of cuteness going on in our foster homes, you'd think spring has sprung!<br /><br /><br /><div>Here are some of the new additions to the PDCR family, all wickedly adorable and sure to pull on some heartstrings......<br /></div><br /><br /><div align="center">Trinket is a little reserve dog. </div><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWp7wb2e2PfpoN1JYhT4wPIkKtVDv31LdjJBvqdavlESfS8vkZhyphenhyphenEtmPS0AFbWAHkFMMW2f3-TlRcFXeFWm5bYHygfItFnrHAH_xTNxx3MbigtOIwvzXg_9oU9Nyk0zc4oSw8Y2SVXCRg/s1600/EMMM+108.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 150px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598056491673835570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWp7wb2e2PfpoN1JYhT4wPIkKtVDv31LdjJBvqdavlESfS8vkZhyphenhyphenEtmPS0AFbWAHkFMMW2f3-TlRcFXeFWm5bYHygfItFnrHAH_xTNxx3MbigtOIwvzXg_9oU9Nyk0zc4oSw8Y2SVXCRg/s200/EMMM+108.JPG" /></a></p><br /><br /><div>She is thought to be a JRT X (maybe Westie?). She is cuddly, calm, quiet, and super cute to just look at! She's about a year old, spayed and all her vetting is done. She is great in the house, loves to grab her toy, jump up on the couch, and chew while you watch TV. She ignores my cats like they were invisible, and was all wiggle bum when the kids came home from school.<br /></div><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9tEqls5A_9UGuVMXIAWegCh8jXiZazlZs7VTvR24HEx7yYnlB0GUgp6vSXa9tVyA2rBS6KA5poqQDJMIepwQPRHfuoPo8uPOlHaSy1yVa1YC4lyktdM07suds4GA04kQi8ftd9Japnew/s1600/EMMM+107.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 150px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598056487562740658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9tEqls5A_9UGuVMXIAWegCh8jXiZazlZs7VTvR24HEx7yYnlB0GUgp6vSXa9tVyA2rBS6KA5poqQDJMIepwQPRHfuoPo8uPOlHaSy1yVa1YC4lyktdM07suds4GA04kQi8ftd9Japnew/s200/EMMM+107.JPG" /></a><br /></p><br /><br /><p align="center">Next up is Charlee. </p><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF3CpHgMeHzWXLfVoTq5XjxxjodIfXFfFrOCmOZaYiZuSw-5wXE1HC8USuB77LXUC6Z6zfH8oypX4ScOnaKCjLe3RrdUtlkBm7brk5BRAdYvbGpaYOml46OXkdZWeIqQqJRHc8CvXgS1g/s1600/charlee.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 149px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598064182080066386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF3CpHgMeHzWXLfVoTq5XjxxjodIfXFfFrOCmOZaYiZuSw-5wXE1HC8USuB77LXUC6Z6zfH8oypX4ScOnaKCjLe3RrdUtlkBm7brk5BRAdYvbGpaYOml46OXkdZWeIqQqJRHc8CvXgS1g/s200/charlee.jpg" /></a></p><br /><p align="center">Charlee is a Chihuahua X Daschund. He is a cute stocky little guy with lots of character. He just turned 3 years old, is perfectly house and crate trained and amazing with small kids. He gets along with other dogs and doesn't bother with the cats either. </p><br /><p align="center">We also have some felines!!</p><br /><p align="center">This poor momma cat took up residence in an old dog house in some one's backyard on the west side. She surprised the homeowner with three little babies. With the cat rescues always being so overloaded, PDCR agreed to help with this little family. </p><br /><br /><p align="center">Here is Mom:</p><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw1gzgvOYguq5SODSQ2Dty3cgvKm2R6Z0mAqVmRXGUQncyB7s6Otc9FitJIMb6srtFALv5zjQbt3YIKZS4VXF8zKJWvYo8M5MBF-AH4ml-fJXGTEEHQnvcBwNUQbBhr-39ixE-gj5sQms/s1600/EMMM+093.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 150px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598058171020840098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw1gzgvOYguq5SODSQ2Dty3cgvKm2R6Z0mAqVmRXGUQncyB7s6Otc9FitJIMb6srtFALv5zjQbt3YIKZS4VXF8zKJWvYo8M5MBF-AH4ml-fJXGTEEHQnvcBwNUQbBhr-39ixE-gj5sQms/s200/EMMM+093.JPG" /></a></p><br /><br /><div>Mom cat is still a kitten herself, about 10 months old. She is beautiful in person, gorgeous silver and black tabby, very petite little cat, and loves to purr. She isn't 100% comfortable with getting held yet, but with time I'm sure she would get used to the attention that she's never had. </div><br /><br /><p align="center">and Kittens:<br /><br /></p><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZU-tL-_IQyiRdeXlHRs6EIKX1YSA09AEprXO3DPcLgnJCItywivRzsu88TjZz2NLYtkcikeUJ2LLhCrfuNO7498rfr9ochRZ6awJEL1scKsYPbGLpax1-K2lPbLlwMHanWZO5CHIcYO4/s1600/EMMM+039.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 150px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598059527518464722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZU-tL-_IQyiRdeXlHRs6EIKX1YSA09AEprXO3DPcLgnJCItywivRzsu88TjZz2NLYtkcikeUJ2LLhCrfuNO7498rfr9ochRZ6awJEL1scKsYPbGLpax1-K2lPbLlwMHanWZO5CHIcYO4/s200/EMMM+039.JPG" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8nFoa9yzyypwyqQPrJcEhlTe9TqTAXpCA4ST-qKaxt3Ge_V7Zm-RMoAweITZH3c3mobiICG8ES9-OYYrjt5nYjlQFIcreLAJvYH2KaNVAtwlwHlXO9cfgUDq2I1nSmx6x66OK-wGZJGk/s1600/EMMM+069.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 150px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598059534451511842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8nFoa9yzyypwyqQPrJcEhlTe9TqTAXpCA4ST-qKaxt3Ge_V7Zm-RMoAweITZH3c3mobiICG8ES9-OYYrjt5nYjlQFIcreLAJvYH2KaNVAtwlwHlXO9cfgUDq2I1nSmx6x66OK-wGZJGk/s200/EMMM+069.JPG" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWQI-pd_l9-TL5xf7XchRayW0FLRD5gHRKsSVQAtKMqYeu1ew1qLUw2zydWdRtlx-pE99xZAjgcwzn-ML5xFKasuBFW6dviCyqj0R-YNA1fg9EPcpssQdzJvEaKZUqmyJPPu9JlheKQn8/s1600/EMMM+098.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598059539409396098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWQI-pd_l9-TL5xf7XchRayW0FLRD5gHRKsSVQAtKMqYeu1ew1qLUw2zydWdRtlx-pE99xZAjgcwzn-ML5xFKasuBFW6dviCyqj0R-YNA1fg9EPcpssQdzJvEaKZUqmyJPPu9JlheKQn8/s200/EMMM+098.JPG" /></a></p><br /><br /><div align="center">Hats off to anyone that can photograph kittens!! I could barely get the ones that I did. There are three kittens, the grey and black tabby with white face and paws, then there is the dark brown and black tabby without any white, and the all black adorable baby. The kittens are starting to wean onto big kitten food, already using the litter box all on their own, and will be ready for new homes in about 2 weeks. </div><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSt5wkTPvKXvIt6AktSMuoV5beIJJeiZqkUwBJoBJ6Rrk29_4z7jpXV95dQJm6P2nwUxegkQ2hdS1eFj1OLxbqmpiOQ0GpWOtqTImgGD0jDuhDPSChWGq1c3ZZmvXreA_lOsZfykB_dHM/s1600/EMMM+045.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 150px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598061384972893202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSt5wkTPvKXvIt6AktSMuoV5beIJJeiZqkUwBJoBJ6Rrk29_4z7jpXV95dQJm6P2nwUxegkQ2hdS1eFj1OLxbqmpiOQ0GpWOtqTImgGD0jDuhDPSChWGq1c3ZZmvXreA_lOsZfykB_dHM/s200/EMMM+045.JPG" /></a></p><br /><p align="center">There you have it, your Thursday dose of cute. <br /></p></div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04202739255058322231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432023029002602750.post-13513647416241485072011-03-03T10:44:00.006-07:002011-04-03T12:20:42.117-06:00Tis the Season....<div align="center" style="text-align: left;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#33CC00;">Monday morning update: Due to the AMAZING turn out at the Calgary Adoption Fair this past weekend, ALL the new dogs listed on this post are currently on trial adoptions with great families in the Calgary area!!! Please check back toward the end of the week for any new postings of dogs that may find their way to PDCR this week.</span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center" style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div align="center" style="text-align: left;">Since the weather has stayed SO cold for SO long, we have seen many (as in hundreds!) more pups then usual needing rescue because they are literally freezing to death.</div><br /><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center" style="text-align: left;">I was talking with the intake girl from the Pincher Creek SPCA and she had a horrible story about going out to a call yesterday about a momma dog with her 5 puppies, they had taken refuge in a abandond house....no heat. Someone had seen a pup running around so Kristie went out thinking it was one puppy. Inside she found the mom dog and the rest of the puppies, all in and out of consciousness, too weak to move. She rushed them to the PC vet clinic, but all the pups died in the car on the way and the mom dog basically went into a coma at the clinic where they put her down humanely. Only the one pup, the one that was seen outside was able to pull thru the night, but they aren't sure of any permanent damage that might take her away too.<br /></div><br /><br /><div align="center" style="text-align: left;">In talking with Kristie, mostly about that incident, she also expressed how over full they are and for the first time in four years, they had to turn dogs away from the shelter yesterday, they are very depressed. We here in Lethbridge, aren't that busy, so PDCR has offered to start helping them out. The dogs that we will be taking from the PC SPCA are below. They are all healthy, vaccinated, and some are spayed/neutered already, the others will be done next week. They are from the SPCA building but have had lots of people interaction and all of them are great with other dogs. Once we arrange for foster care for them, they will also be fine tuning their house manners. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center" style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><br /><div align="center" style="text-align: left;">We will be showcasing these cuties at the BowDog Adoptathon being held in Calgary this weekend!! Any that aren't snatched up will be coming back down to Lethbridge and officially joining PDCR, and we will be updating theblog at that time with more pictures of the dogs. For now, you'll have to be happy with these:<br /></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0VLFdLoYYMa9c9Pf91DLBaAgVrrE98910b_WO16soIbxR9Cdy9WbgHS7PeiqJsB0fyVe0oh7KSk_JK7PV4mqJbLu-7sNlnUU_0eaqih4okAeyJMAKZs77f8uCmmdQdzMygMd6juIEbq8/s1600/cheeko1.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579915476324712850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0VLFdLoYYMa9c9Pf91DLBaAgVrrE98910b_WO16soIbxR9Cdy9WbgHS7PeiqJsB0fyVe0oh7KSk_JK7PV4mqJbLu-7sNlnUU_0eaqih4okAeyJMAKZs77f8uCmmdQdzMygMd6juIEbq8/s320/cheeko1.jpg" /></a><br />This little guy is <span style="color:#990000;">Cheeko</span>, he is a Chihuahua X. He is about 8 pounds, long legs and alot of love to give. He sleeps with the puppies, but hangs out in the yard and wrestles with the big dogs. He is a staff favorite and has free roam of the shelter.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_dyXIzZTmmO32d_GWjDQlibr5P656ZbuA9o_RwwHlDutVOLbe_Xf6tvkcIp67g8DhFMkUeu9ECp5pUBxMsz9fkqRx74OOcyTfMtaUqj_tTOdNkyvTwGbHdkh_WuysZ2Oxc7dAlyExdlk/s1600/Rosie.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579915472829876386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_dyXIzZTmmO32d_GWjDQlibr5P656ZbuA9o_RwwHlDutVOLbe_Xf6tvkcIp67g8DhFMkUeu9ECp5pUBxMsz9fkqRx74OOcyTfMtaUqj_tTOdNkyvTwGbHdkh_WuysZ2Oxc7dAlyExdlk/s320/Rosie.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />This girl is <span style="color:#33cc00;">Rosie.</span> She is about 5 months old, and although she is a puppy, she has a calm nature that makes her appealing to people and other dogs. She is a sweet heart looking for a home.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579914507347207426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWcLnRpvMm4U7h2hUFrFnMQ54jGrZPl26lmhkS14r_mMXJgA2HWysOmswpmdxSoq8JD4QZV-S2Pot0udwqclKJArMPR9r0v_1-We_IrRPPK25FmwK0rTSAZe8ujS71xHI0e2nCdZYq4QM/s320/Jayaa.jpg" /><br />These two puppies are sisters, the tan one is <span style="color:#cc6600;">Jayaa</span> and the black flecked one is <span style="color:#cc33cc;">Moxie.</span> They are 8 weeks old, cute little bundles. They are very outgoing, cuddly, kissy, and love to play with other dogs of all sizes. Cheeko is their bunkmate!<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579914511942142562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib16g9U0HF7p2y3WhW0X7xvBY8T30i89uQ6HHpbUBlEI-5mlq5QAFMKohEoi0FGzPwEmKhyphenhyphenNL8NCgvc5zq8RK1M62KZrR3jzuyfHDPK5sGDIM09ZNH-3h1w7Z7jdPjmx73h88xcKYJRgY/s320/Moxie.jpg" /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC9QG5dg5646292eJNOqZ3-DnddvkTXIWxYSAVAOAoGJEdvITL6RLVyDgYE26S9s49A0QFyw9MzclYS3ju3Nq870sVV_I7URLVUZck1SBjw_tByATo0T5kLvClCupW5as8woCZ6lUvaDY/s1600/Sammi.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579915471040285442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC9QG5dg5646292eJNOqZ3-DnddvkTXIWxYSAVAOAoGJEdvITL6RLVyDgYE26S9s49A0QFyw9MzclYS3ju3Nq870sVV_I7URLVUZck1SBjw_tByATo0T5kLvClCupW5as8woCZ6lUvaDY/s320/Sammi.jpg" /></a>This boy is <span style="color:#ffff00;"><span style="color:#6666cc;">Sammi</span>,</span> he isn't really this sorry<br />looking in real life!! He was born in the shelter<br />on Sept 11, 2010. He is about 35 pounds and<br />a really sweet boy that gets along with<br />everyone.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579914504234081634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg18LHZpxOwevTeORT2cmVP-OD607h2S_B_of8DWnIDcONYQQ3kBihmTMD0cME9P230Mf5p0HymUfOl4BMzv40CFX33EuI5sTNLJ-dIY2e6coBDu0bBoiggtkTSSjlupDNnu_QnSRTkLIQ/s320/chinook.jpg" /></p><p align="center"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#990000;">Chinook</span></span> is a beautiful little Chow X. She is about 14 week old girl that loves to chew!! Once she gets thru this chewing stage she'll grow to be a welcome member of any family. </p><p align="center"></p><p align="center" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#33CC00;">Please contact us if you are intersted in any of these awesome dogs. We are also needing foster care for the dogs, we would love to hear from you if you are willing to provide these pups with somewhere warm to wait for their new homes. PDCR provides the vet care, crate, collar, leash, food and bedding for any foster homes that are able to give their love for a short time.</span></p>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04202739255058322231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432023029002602750.post-72683926655108109232011-02-16T09:44:00.005-07:002011-02-28T18:41:12.900-07:00Newbies<div align="center">We have a few new fur-bodies that have joined PDCR in the last few days, and there is one on his way from Saskatchewan this weekend. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Introducing:</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc0000;">Dexter</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc0000;"></span> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 120px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 160px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574330857935170242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOKuVpqo4RF7splfk4-UF1hexM0vYOH7bt0C0pXjjfoQ6XJMFqBxmqTZKzcmlBWcqdcVBTuS7YhNFgcM6q3W7b6xH8jdC6J9sBjfXvA0r87AcVIhf1kmmhIf2QlZgu-oUdc1A1BnrDI20/s320/Dexter.bmp" /><div align="center">He is a cutie, not yappy, and very cuddly. He is a quiet little guy, likes to lay next to me on the couch. He is also a great friend to dogs of all sizes. He ignores the cats like a good boy. He is a 3 year old Bishon X Shih Tzu, so good for families that may be dealing with allergies. </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#009900;">OVE</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#009900;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 160px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574330849852068946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhteQakSAMsGQKtzLhD43ft4qIhTFixak9oQrAkrHmsgXVUxhn9njg7_uSmPeKN9fkg1LkKOlTPLcxR94vu7SNYNr6jR6AzfVuF1p-h5Syo10hpIhMbw37TkaRW55hEpLUKoFRoKamtQmY/s320/ove.bmp" /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">This is OVE, pronouced O-Vee. He is a 6 month old Mini Daschund. He is coming this weekend from a family in Saskatchewan. They are surrendering a Pit bull X Mastiff pup named Ru, and also have to surrender this little guy too. Ru and Ove are great friends and are used to other dogs and cats as well. They haven't been around kids as yet, but will be joining my family to learn that kids are great fun and tend to drop tasty tidbits! Ove is coming into PDCR and Ru will be joining the bully listings at Prairie Pit Bull Rescue.</span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#663366;">Mitzi</span></div><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574330846916849090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFQpC3RH8tl30rCNwZonIYBXODnLIDm0Q4kS2d9t0saQEQOW9IjzE0Yu1tlw-SIy1vTM_1VMK1Wi-FqyPqfLsemH1mi4gkjoJ1yLi40YoCgn0s8OYgAPGfaAANTShYIVPcZOiQP8k7wlY/s320/mitzi.jpg" /></p><p align="center">This sweetheart is Mitzi. She is a 3 year old Boxer X. She is all white with a few brown patches on her face. She has long legs and a docked tail. She is perfectly house and crate trained. She is good with other dogs, and kids of all ages. She is a gentle and sensitive soul. She takes any correction, a change in voice tone, very personally and tries so hard never to make her people mad. She is quiet and very well mannered. She loves walks, but like to cuddle even more.</p><p align="center">Dexter and Mitzi are currently in Lethbridge, Ove will be joining us on Monday. If you'd like to meet these cuties, please email up soon, they won't last long!!<br /><br /></p>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04202739255058322231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432023029002602750.post-7032034526083542742011-02-11T10:08:00.002-07:002011-02-11T10:42:57.480-07:00Happy Mid-February!!We are sure you all have been very busy getting over the holidays, and trying to stay warm throughout this horrible cold......and warm melting, we've been going thru. <br /><br />Since our last post at the beginning of January, lots has happened.......but you wouldn't know that would you as nothing was posted!!<br /><br />Some have emailed wondering where we are and what is going on, and we'd like to thank you for your support. <br /><br />Now comes the honesty part :0) PDCR has gone thru many changes in the past two years. Lots of key members have moved on from the rescue, some have moved out of the city, others have had changes to their family.....lots of reasons. In the end though, were left with only five members, three of which were foster homes. Two people were now in charge of all the aspects of running the rescue, and there are many aspects, let me tell you!!<br /><br />We did try to recruit some new people, attended the U of L volunteer fair, and had 34 students fill out applications to help us with little things such as dog walking, up to the bigger things such as website maintnance and marketing. I guess it was the hype of the fair, but despite our phone calls and emails, not a single student followed thru :( We were really bummed by that. <br /><br />We have posted ads on kijiji looking for foster homes, drivers, people with marketing interest, but in order to find volunteers, we weren't able to keep up with the returning of about 12 phone calls a day from people looking for help, an average of 4 emails a day from past adopters looking for advise for their dog or to update us on how much they love their dog, emails also from people sending in applications.....then we have to meet with those potential people after usually a half hour phone interview. All this takes time. We also have to continue to support and maintain our foster homes, also takes time. <br /><br />With only two people running PDCR, and only three foster homes, we aren't able to bring in as many dogs, but we continue trying to help them by finding other rescues in the area that have room to help.....and then arrange transport to get them to those rescues. We spend alot of time driving dogs that normally we would be able to help, to other rescues all over southern Alberta.<br /><br />That doesn't sound like alot though does it? But all five of us have families and jobs, and the normal pressures that life brings, sickness, stress......the list goes on. <br /><br />Enough wallowing!! You know what we have been able to do though?!! Last year, from January to December, the small group of us were able to intake, vet, foster, and adopt out 74 dogs!! That makes up for all the times when personally I felt like PDCR was a sinking ship, no helpers, no time, no one to update the blog or website....... We were also able to move an additional 59 dogs to other rescue groups! That means we were able to save 133 dogs!<br /><br />When you average it out, it is quite surprising that between the five of us, we adopted out just over 6 dogs per month into new homes! As tired and frustrated as we get, that will put a smile on our faces, show us that we are making a difference, even though its small, and will make us continue. <br /><br />So, we here at PDCR, are so thankful for everyone's support, and understanding after this little glimpse into the inner struggles that we face. With this being said, if you would like to help us out in any way, we are desperate for any help, and have many little things that we aren't able to keep up on....the blog!, and then there are bigger things like helping to put together a much needed adoption fair/fundraiser!! See, I didn't even get into the financial struggles we have!!<br /><br />We trully love what we do and we'd probably do it all on our own if needed, but we are looking forward to many happy endings during 2011, and hopefully to some new people with exciting ideas to join us.Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04202739255058322231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432023029002602750.post-35763079565710988232011-01-05T08:44:00.003-07:002011-01-05T08:51:24.453-07:00They are HERE!!<div align="center"><span style="color:#009900;">After many weeks of confusion and frustration, the calendars are here.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#009900;"> </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#009900;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#009900;">You can pick up your copy either at Pet Parade, located at: 220 - 12A St N</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#009900;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#009900;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#009900;">Claws and Paws Pet Parlour also has some for sale and they are located at: 1702 - 2 Ave S</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#009900;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#009900;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#009900;">If you are on the west side, stop by Park Pet Hospital on Columbia Blvd. for your copy.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#009900;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#009900;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#009900;">Calendars are $20 each, and the $15 for each additional one. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#009900;"></span> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#009900;">Thanks so much for your support!! </span></div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04202739255058322231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432023029002602750.post-87089699760601695552010-12-29T14:00:00.004-07:002010-12-29T14:56:39.732-07:00Speaking of names...I think we nailed this one the head!!!<br /><div><div></div><div> </div><div>This is Poomba, and he reminds my kids of the warthog on the Lion King movie!! What do you think?</div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556217201085438306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUe9EDnQPciRVNpfkL92cLSUoJf0C0QiKuJcrL9dnP9Wy_rpju0iT2Z2vDp73Kr8xoZLBnVs6HkSPWqev2KnuZD4IQoPzbdjirgPVMfDsQS563rkb0MnVWplTx98FVFioWm3mRD9kXl-c/s320/dogs+032.JPG" /> <div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><br /><div>Poomba came up to us from the Kalispell Animal Shelter about three weeks ago. We were having such a great time with him, I didn't want to post about him!</div><div></div><br /><div>He is about 2-3 years old, thought to be a Pekenise X Shih Tzu. He is about 15 pounds and a total turd! He not only has a face only a mother can love, but his personality is something else too. He is quiet and easy going, never causing a stink in the house with the other dogs or the cats. </div><div></div><br /><div>He gets weird though, when a person tries to play with him, he plays very aggressively and bites really hard! I think there are a few factors in play here though. First, I don't think anyone ever wanted to play with him because of the snaggle teeth hanging out, kinda of a deterant I would think. So, I dont think he ever learned to 'play nice'. Secondly, because his teeth are sticking out, they do tend to 'hook' things. </div><div> </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556217204823192850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUTekTBc0hep_n9OY8eDoT3E-RTkU8JS-26hWxJTD_lDnCDVlsrVXGkqmYiWnFdEh_2UAfWNEqdYZ46Xl3xmO9vTC51677ZiF3XZYoMEyPqBT7_oiICSzKClg57EGmI-Nm601H51-cSsQ/s320/dogs+030.JPG" /><br /><div>He loves to play though with toys and will play fetch with you for a bit, but he is really such a happy dog and I personally like to get down and started playing with the little dogs with my hands. Well, I was shocked the first time I did this as Poomba started playing back to me, but then started biting so hard that I was bleeding! I tried it again to see if maybe I was just pissing him off, that he didn't want to play and he was telling me off......No, the same scenario happened again....more blood. </div><br /><div>So, Poomba is looking for a home where the people aren't going to be freaking out if this happens, he does come with that warning! He also doesn't have alot of patience for smaller kids, under 5, that run around loudly and might crawl under chairs and approach him rudely. Not many dogs do find that endearing, but again, because of his teeth, he is able to accidently snag clothing. </div><br /><div>Hope I didn't paint this poor boy as a monster because he really is a sweetheart that just needs an understanding family. Other then the hard biting during play, he hasn't ever gone at anyone in a scary way. He is very friendly, he wiggles his bum when he's excited, and when I put on my 'dog walking' shoes, he comes over and starts rubbing his face on my shoes and laces as I'm trying to tie them! From there, he'll tip over and give his belly up for a rub before the walk. He is really adorable. </div></div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04202739255058322231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432023029002602750.post-79502241791399271152010-12-27T16:00:00.008-07:002010-12-28T23:58:38.356-07:00Three Little Girls....Have NAMES!!!<span style="font-size:130%;color:#cc0000;">Thanks Marlene for getting me started on the path to these great names, it was all due to your name, Fizz. Read below for the pup's names.</span><br /><br />We received a phone call from the Pincher Creek SPCA, they were in desperate need for some help as they were receiving dogs into the building....by the litter!<br /><div></div><br /><div>We managed to find a few rescues to help out with dispursing the litters that had no room, and PDCR kept three little Terrier Xs. They are all girls, about 10 weeks old, and from the Brocket area reserve. </div><div></div><div></div><br /><div>We don't know what they are crossed with or how big they will get. That information is a mystery, but their final size will be better guessed at in about 2 weeks, we watch their rate of growth and compare it to other breeds at that age. But again, their true age is also a mystery!! We honestly have to smile and shrug with these cuties! </div><div></div><br /><div>We can say for certain that they are adorable, full of piss and vinegar and sure to steal three hearts. May we introduce.....the girls.<br /></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555502574990345106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3PRDIJ1i6W0Yk90lesNTXj-38nf0-YO3B65594d752ug4dYrwVNF7m7Rc2ZKTUPMe_insnci3MkkXBAIwYvGHpeY0aPCDLaWKb8beBGQKurWiIv6JOKi6BaftQWmdnk2X-xFtbvaNwzk/s320/dogs+064.JPG" /></div><br /><br /><div align="center">Told ya they were cute! </div><br /><p align="center">The golden girl is the most bold and brave of the three and was the boss and protector.</p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#663366;">SODA</span></p><span style="font-size:130%;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555508125402665378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXt8Rz5q9GJHVXwBAkMr4Coix5G9Quszr2fFaQrrYjs1bjYns5t40qTsGVhhyI9b1U-yUSAOwrDfi8awcfXFTcjNZgoETZ7P3vTvMKdSLs2NTjifr8UurkibjJX58Dmz_PL0SLmOkrH_U/s320/dogs+077.JPG" /></span><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 160px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555506032189268722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibH1kraBb6eBTrsBccsvzV-JgRGemqlJHgd_rHT6axXrgtwkh1po8BQF8CruIzLGoHE6f0pm2vn6nI-5RZRd8314UdGHMetHQQjaufuT3U45JgYuRrSY1OLS7Kj2d6DNESy2x3LIpthXQ/s320/pup.jpg" /><br /><div align="center">This gal is next in bravery and fiestiness. She is the biggest, but content to let the gold one be the boss. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc33cc;">POP<br /></span><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555508127569667474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMwK5mdc9v96X4vyg0Mfs4Z1lhHOCitB8Nm7CPahakc1ut6_6wreYiPoayJN7jur-R2XMskJorTUReqIEZWxAvP5GIfeGjcuT-6cqN00v-j7vqj_OqYkhgYIefkhPLMNoJZH6lzHVi_RQ/s320/dogs+078.JPG" /><br /><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 106px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 160px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555508133083335826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIN3KUL5XA0SpSp0TSHsOGY4QLwdJK6EQPwAb852VLrv1GQw87eJ6REF77Ugjy6ZA9H31zz_wH0AnFCA9ngD2f1X1MiYVydfR94tdunCrgpk0XUNNbGGdvjmb48kEUYRz6ZBg9Cw1SvA4/s320/pup.jpg" /> And, the baby, this little one is the smallest and the quietest, in the group that is. They all act totally different when seperated for cuddles and one-on-one play. You can see how we guessed at the Terrier part! This little one has the most fly-aways, the other black and white gal has the same hair but the golden one has 'normal' fuzz, no fly aways at all.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">and, <span style="font-size:180%;color:#6600cc;">FIZZ</span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555512104608610530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD4KsNTraGNTuSQgJ_uu2g1jJ_hvKmyqkSs6JFDUrJGYQHynRtTv53DGbqEZrGgBDudQki-f6jYeDGaOXusdQL-Wc9iKrrSNxrQNYiqAbQQqBiUHBhktPhiWY2DGdAX6Ajw_ApuCVDINg/s320/dogs+103.JPG" /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 106px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 160px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555513658687282866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoGIZLksP13so1zXNTZ6f5zvdq8Dc76U5CaerjMI2-mKDg7yJPP9cGKk1ZjL_A6c0_vbf1EtestECoh0WHngJG5vmBDdYPPiMCZYtrHoxPMUhR1d_gGamFWma0bEySsuStl5JWAd21ek8/s320/pup.jpg" /><br /><div align="center">There you have them! Sure you all noticed that I never gave names....well, they don't have names!! Nearing the end of the year, after naming over one hundred dogs, my brain is fried!! This is how my brain was operating on the day I got the pups, the only names that came into my head, with the holidays a few days away, were: Turkey, Cranberry, and Gravy!!! Please help by sending us three names, a theme is great too.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 160px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555513658850444946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt8h342TZzw3p5A6jDht-e4Oa44n9AZCk7r-GEE7S1QrcJxsTFnhulTuEfmMjBZ7tGonspoUnACZZ992j3u6j7WxGqQZS_rRVBagRcoK-qtKoN0fGfhDWjHjQeWUPT-4HyjSiYMmsyYrs/s320/pups.jpg" />They are currently in a foster home with other dogs, cats, and kids. Fresh air is key with these pups, it makes them sleep! I had some parvo pups in my house this past summer, so didn't feel safe just yet to have these babies out in the yard, so they were really loud and crazy in the house, pent up for four days before they were able to move onto the acreage. Foster mom has nothing bad to say about these babes, they are ready for homes!! They are in the house during the day and nights, with outside play time, they also do their business outside too! Smart little babies. </div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04202739255058322231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432023029002602750.post-68558175159758016772010-12-23T14:56:00.005-07:002011-02-28T19:40:37.729-07:00Where are the Calendars?!!Well, there has been some delays and miscommunication about the NEED for the calendars. I just came from the printers and have been promised that I can pick them up on Tuesday. So, my most sincere appologies for all that have been patiently waiting, or expecting them for xmas.<br /><br />We are more then willing to ship out the calendars on our dime to thank for you your continued patience. Please watch the blog on Tuesday as I will be posting as soon as I get them in my hands.<br /><br />I will be posting tonight about three little cuties that we just got in, puppies! So, keep watch and thanks again for your patience.Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04202739255058322231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432023029002602750.post-31894482262948981802010-12-11T14:29:00.002-07:002010-12-11T14:33:31.123-07:00Grand Opening!!<div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">A great gal named Breanne recently opened up Claws & Paws Pet Parlor here in Lethbridge. Its a cute little shop with lots of dog clothes, leash and collars, and beds for sale. You can also get your dog or cat groomed there too. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">She is having her grand opening this weekend, and you can get pictures of your pet taken with Santa!! All proceeds from the pictures are going to PDCR, so any support you are willing to give, would be so greatly appreciated. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">The address is : 1702 - 2 Ave South, corner blue building, across from Freddies Paints. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">There are also about 8 adorable kittens available for adoption at the building, from Taber Adoption Options. </span></div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04202739255058322231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432023029002602750.post-17543111020859485752010-11-28T14:49:00.006-07:002010-11-30T12:29:52.402-07:00Hot Blondes!!<div><div><div><div><div><div>We've got two blonde cuties that have been charming their foster homes for the past few weeks. </div><br /><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">SKAARLET</span></strong> is a nice and gentle reserve special. She came to PDCR thru the Taber shelter, who took her from the Misty Creek rescue, who had saved her off the reserve. Took two groups to care for her til we had room, and now we get the priviledge to see her off to her final home.</div><div></div><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 160px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544727650807537714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiKA8jwjV6ukHjuzz4AjjyAY7iYew1umcOszHluXqQq6yOAkEZBQA9K3pLP5flnTOXw0RPMT-7VC3EHZrEfpeFX8NkJgtGC1GR7t1fCLZeJqo8-VJpvQMWkke7UgGjqPXOqvvH69ySius/s320/Skaar.jpg" /> She is about 10 months old, fully vaccinated and spayed. Currently living in an apartment building with a couple of awesome students who have an adorable dog of their own. Skaarlet is playful with other dogs, and shares nicely with them. She is also amazing with small kids, her previous foster home had three kids, 9, 5, and 3. Skaarlet was in a dream when laying on the floor watching TV with the little ones laying on top of her. She is also great off leash, follows her people loyally. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544727672702501410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX_1Gi2YMzxA2y2F1GOqjr7Vb-zqRf7Ov_71hN6OoLAkrlSJ5fbiuOt-20QATXF3wgcDKKKffJmj10i9TFp39je1gtysqAkjZa8h8gO8duxXReY-vFuLraVfo9u7K9SePR5fye_qBScTw/s320/skaar2.jpg" /><br /><div>Skaarlet is about 45 pounds, medium sized with medium length hair. Her pictures make her look bigger then she is. She is also almost housetrained, and totally crate trained. </div><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>MAGGIE</strong> </span>made her debut a few weeks ago, also from the Taber shelter. She was picked up as a very outgoing and kissy stray that the shelter staff thought for sure there would be people out there looking for her.......no one came. This little girl is a belly rub fanatic!! If you make eye contact with her, get down and start sweet talking her, she will flip over within the first minute! </div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545426367542893906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaSzgure8oQZJBI8c_mYjNuTp1WbLUKtngAKSegKylypJffusK16jY3GRl8EUFWviAl3XEZhZnUQF6dcDCjnAsVSyfjLgALCQj7Ty3Pby9NGks1xw-9p7_r6V-YjH6KBtYwihDanXZ9ls/s320/maggie+024.JPG" /> <div></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545426361861998066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirmQdIGNohyphenhyphenxU-I2iCHBOJM5N1eEFMeuef_cEBhzGA8PQXLdvFfEjfTQYHMQaQEyoqUkl5asKzSTRtMKW49gfZH0v5VkQ61T-sr1zcvbNar1kdkD9q_HaI_-ztuJxdXzbq9xTO757u9DI/s320/maggie+012.JPG" />She is a little shaggy dog, about 15 pounds, no idea what breeds are in there. Maggie is currently in a foster home with an older couple and their four little dogs. Two of those dogs are grumps with younger dogs, but Maggie has gotten both of those oldies off their lazy-boys and involved in games of tug, chase, and wrestling. Maggie does shed, but her wirey hair could be left natural, or be shaved. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 160px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544723435707846242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVda4xYMuKSbS55iqGW21ic9cQmTVqnKuyaOpD7Bp2h8rxOirHcm5_LyyMgcNlyhiuTk8pN2xGZRKgYIlAmMfBaEqJPsaXyW0oqOO-521fdMdFxX16bMgBzE9hz4O4V6Q0k6jgzUSCrw8/s320/maggie.jpg" />Both these girls would love new homes soon, they have been great additions to their foster homes, but are now ready for something forever. </div></div></div></div></div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04202739255058322231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432023029002602750.post-77557001510767037692010-10-28T16:51:00.005-06:002010-11-16T22:49:40.607-07:00WishlistWe get many calls and emails from great people that would like donate items to the group that we need in the general operation of the group.<br /><br /><br /><br />I've been taking note of items that we use every day, or on a monthly or yearly basis, and the items compiled into quite the list.<br /><br /><br /><br />To answer the questions: "How can we help" and "What do you need".......here is the answer.<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">For the dogs:</span></strong><br /><br /><br /><br />All sizes of <strong>collars</strong>. We do have a bunch of giant ones that we've had for almost three years, but we are in need of small dog sizes and the medium sized ones. Martingale style of collars are the best for us as there is no way a dog can accidently slip out of them and they don't have clips that can break if the dog decided to zig while we zag!<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Leashes</strong>. All types are used, but we prefer the nylon (no chain leashes please) ones that are 5 or 6 feet long. We also find use for a few 25 foot, or longer, training leads.<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Bedding</strong>. We have a great lady that provides us with soaker pads from the hospital, but we also get much use out of comforters. Even bath mats are nice and fit perfectly in crates.<br /><br /><strong></strong><br /><br /><strong>Dog Beds</strong>. My foster dogs prefer the Costco dog beds which is awesome because they wash up great, and they aren't expensive considering their size. We have also had some homemade foam beds with fun fleece or fabric covers. As long as they are washable, we can get a ton of use out of them.<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Crates/Kennels</strong>. We use them til the point where they are wiggly and duct taped together! We use wire and hardsided, and find use for all sizes.<br /><br />and, <strong>TOYS, TOYS, TOYS!!</strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">For the Group: </span></strong><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><br /><strong>Gas Cards</strong>. We do alot of transporting of dogs from shelters within Alberta and Montana. The staff at Triangle gas station on 2A Ave N are big supporters of PDCR and its my favorite place to gas up. They do have GCs and many other stations also have gas cards.<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Printer Cartridges</strong>. Color and black come in very handy too for all the printing we have to do for each dog. We use the HP 74 and 75 cartridges.<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Stamps.</strong> Another odd one that I didn't realise we used many stamps until I ran out! We use about two rolls of stamps a year.<br /><br /><br /><br />And, please note that if we get lots of supplies, they don't get piled up in storage anywhere. We disperse the supplies to other rescue groups that need them.Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04202739255058322231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432023029002602750.post-6084892396047454172010-10-25T12:01:00.003-06:002010-10-25T12:10:20.332-06:00<div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;">Here we go again!! Welcoming in the new year in style with a new PDCR calendar!</span></div><span style="color:#000099;"></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;">Emails were sent out to all adoptive parents just yesterday and we have already recieved about a dozen emails with pictures of 'our' dogs! It is so heartwarming to see the dogs so happy and <img class="gl_align_center" border="0" alt="Align Center" src="http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif" />content in their new families, </span></div><span style="color:#000099;"></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;">If you would like to purchase a calendar, please email us with your name and address if you are out of the Lethbridge area and we'll make sure to get them in the mail before Dec. 15th</span></div><span style="color:#000099;"></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;">Cut off for pictures is November 15th, so hurry!!</span></div><span style="color:#000099;"></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;">There will be a limited amount of calendars printed, so please pre-order.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000099;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000099;"></span> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">**oh, and we went with a different printing company this year, so there will be the correct amount of days in each month (anyone notice that Feb had 31 days?!) and that the long weekend on the calendars actually matches when the long weekend is!!**</span></div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04202739255058322231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432023029002602750.post-17081168675260721982010-10-12T15:05:00.003-06:002010-10-12T15:37:01.506-06:00Ringo<div><div>We got this little cutie into <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">PDCR</span> on Wednesday. He instantly got a temporary foster home that took him to Calgary for the long weekend, and now he's back in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Lethbridge</span> and ready for his debut. </div><div align="center">This is RINGO</div><div align="center"><br /> </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527271304296150226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUl_E04buxFffTQaCXaOiDJHcH49wM5Y5Uil8RIxRQmkFhSDWJKRogBlSkPL_2MaX2rik1OEfZJ8XL4NgTsaMUd07ANLmlzBZou-Uu5sS7VjO_mLmeczniholAAPFn_LYiMEt-NSiBT5A/s200/ringo+002.JPG" />He is a tiny little guy, his pictures, no matter what angle I take them at, make him look way bigger then he is. I thought of saying that he is the size of a cat, but if you've ever seen my cats, you would again think that Ringo is big! So, I measured him for you. He is 14 inches high, 7 inches thick, 20 inches long, and 14 pounds. Compared to my neighbor's cat, he is just barely bigger then her normal sized kitty. <div> </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527271340772412738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt2F7FhlHLkN8MdyvlxMJ5NySga_mv2zp4I0qr6eJFvNuxcCijKujc5vd9npJihRm8JQGRWkWsQjtYRpCYAHtzsNGAPYtCtlSYXbSrzTwYl3cwZLNIyMJMQR2zRPA3QHqonPgBUxa06NM/s200/ringo+003.JPG" /><br /><div>Speaking of kitties, Ringo loves them and would very much like to wrestle and play hide and seek with a kitty. He is aware of their claws, and stays out of reach, but play bows and tries to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">entice</span> the kitties to play. Same with other dogs, he is aware of snaps when he is humping them, and will bounce away before they get him! He is getting neutered tomorrow, so the humping should cease soon. He also likes to carry leaves around and show them to visitors!</div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527271392591801762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwo9PsxWMwUoFEW2PmUFtynwU23QF0VhRvkNNebSWkNdv5veD1QeBpvRpbU52ZoapSw05-T6L8kijDc60nHUDVfMJRCCsXKtGrjeTLHa7TJ8PSwPlq71u5I0rYUqgkBWdPZ4coMKgdCGk/s200/ringo+004.JPG" /><br /><div></div><div>He is a very calm and very well natured pup. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Surprisingly</span> so actually! He was happy to just lay at my feet while we watched TV the other night. He is also very good in his crate, only a few paws at the bars and a few whines, then he relaxes. Ringo is about 8 months old and was dumped out of a car in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Coaldale</span> about a month ago. </div><div></div><br /><div>Ringo is ready for a home with other dogs, cats and kids, he will be happy with some or all of that! </div></div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04202739255058322231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432023029002602750.post-64170301428791914952010-10-03T21:31:00.002-06:002010-10-03T21:33:51.898-06:00Where was my brain?!When I typed the date for the Dog Park, my brain told me that everything was fine and clear for Tuesday night.....not the case! Forgot a very important date.<br /><br />So, we will be rescheduling the Dog Park for Wednesday, October 6th at 6:00pm. Location stays the same, Gyro Park, on the corner of 16th Street and 10A Ave South. <br /><br />I've also just received some great new pictures of Tubby from her foster home, and a new write up on K-Lee. So, check back soon as I will be posting those updates very shortly.Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04202739255058322231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432023029002602750.post-29113908867472142182010-10-02T13:21:00.009-06:002010-10-02T14:34:50.260-06:00FALL IS HERE!<div align="center">Can you believe all the leaves on the ground?!! I love the colors and the crispness to the air (is that a word?). Hope everyone had a good summer.</div><div align="center"><br />We have some great dogs that are <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">available</span> for new homes now. They are nice and mature ones that are going to be super easy to introduce to any home. They will be the dogs that you always thought you had in your house. No <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">assembly</span> required with these ones!</div><div align="center"><br />First up is <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">feisty</span> <strong>K-Lee</strong>. She is a Shepherd X, and she is 7 years old.<br /></div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523536960672126146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3v2XZB3rQwhXc5Hl9a5g3jajKl9R0OO5m-MSzCJSTAgKJqIC7fhz7ahaTtcKhXwpQ2Rg5IKGXXvk_j0wDI1Lft1GnJNcZEPbSGxvlI7-fvqySi4RSn1JFH-w8Qtsq-QQM64VBnajepUg/s200/KL3.jpg" /></div><div align="center"><br />She has always been an outside dog and would do good in that setting. She is great with other dogs, amazing with people of all ages, and does bark at kitties, but <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">thats</span> all.<br /></div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523536948736122786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ACw_Z4rpEP124gyGn9P4BZImpf_XXjNj147MFPvxaMm2HKFmd0F5KQ2aeQFncm3lwD6zj8-r8wT9PwlOTPeUlV9CXvDVLezb6yshgNcZB89NJ4M2mEfredwvfKI31dUKuhaeNfm-rJ4/s200/KL.jpg" /></div><div align="center"><br />She loves to lay around the yard in the sun, bark when there is a reason, and will give you a good game of fetch if you are willing.<br /></div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523536953956056258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsYiCXXT_2SlXaNumMfAxTdzU0GmbsTnnJzvGP5_ziIbGJ6jJeZ_4G1j3u6mwz46nRxLgekoJwpsz_FTKXAhWhx4EoosdqpauXXIVpqKXQg7wfoBmIKo6DGwR_racDve1UZB-LsvsHinU/s200/KL2.jpg" /></div><div align="center"><br /><strong><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Tysen</span></strong> is K-Lee's brother<br /><br /></div><div align="center"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523538017087539458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkm-ZzBB-nWXdMZYrtqoZ8NEEKfQ_FAj-khzUtTUT4wdl6zA5-nCKSURS-6hhqVSRW4TZs-MVDJMRMZZX7seEPcUzcUQh5OzRnlTpr7T0vP3__NxEGpl2muqvfCnRr7gXqfVydn5ifljk/s200/TY3.jpg" /><br /><div align="center">He is 6 years old and is a Black Lab X. He is wonderful. A gentle, quiet, loving soul. He is a bit taller then his sister but like her, he is a great medium size.<br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523538010461386114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe3NXFw78gKEJEAI-JzaVEkfo9JmQgVe_7Fy8BQ0Kt1wXWfARmYzZRrm1aFGxhIe4uHRQWShfZrTEHIf8N2ReBPjcrtFenK0PIPuhs7nBgYgyKMcXnlfpbsNIw3tAyerbfFgaJg340rms/s200/TY2.jpg" /><br /><p align="center"><br /></p><div align="center"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Tysen</span> doesn't understand the changes that have happened and took a bit longer to come around to the foster home. With K-Lee around to help him, he has done just great. He too has been an outside dog for his whole life. With a little adjustment and patience, both dogs could become house dogs, they just aren't used to the heat and floors in a home right now, so tend to pant and whine and ask to go back outside. </div><br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523538011131177010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ9eSuGC9lOQBflDRsAmZvc0t5UNAvd6ugQe7sNBdii6NBS7c96iHy2YknE07jJQdwovk3JxYhHFE71RWNaRw2_0FpNg-LTgR6-A5IcwP5O-SRczlQU_tjd0PYvaB0K9KOnpfKMRJ9kCg/s200/TY.jpg" /><br /><div align="center">Both dogs are from a very loving home that due to a very sick little boy had to surrender their dogs. They don't have to go to the same home but <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Tysen</span> would love to live with another dog, and K-Lee would too, but if she would be the only one for all the attention, she would be just as happy. Both dogs are very easy to please, and still have energy for long or short walks, cuddling in the evenings, and the occasional off leash run with a game of fetch. They aren't 'OLD'!!</div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong>Tubby</strong> is our third, low <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">maintenance</span> addition. She is about 5 years old and a small medium sized gal. She is, as her name implies, a bit on the chunky side, but her little rolls match her spunky little personality to a T. Tubby is from the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kalispell</span> Animal Shelter and was one of over 20 black dogs sitting in a cage. She didn't really stand out for me, but she did everything she could to make herself noticed! She has the cutest little face, its pointy and very smiley all the time. Her ears still don't know what they are doing and are in a different position every day. Then, there is her dance, its the most <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">endearing</span> thing she does. Our vet saw her do it and couldn't believe she hasn't broken a hip!! </div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523547582751273474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPP-9TRD06PgQ5FAezDbJ97h-b4MC3KXCvh1ON7ZPAEj9bMAkZr4dsfB48snGuZ8ryOGjhjMYzdQP-ZWEnmfGr9nqml8Vy6_INGJAkUGYuczJ4c9l8VRPG95-TiurFtsi4ydHQKJtT9ds/s200/TB.jpg" /><br /><div align="center">She is very well mannered in the house, gets along with the kids and visitors, she is very welcoming to all. She is good with the other dogs and will snuggle on the dogs bed or the couch if there is room. She is good with the cats too, interested, but ignores them for the most part. </div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">She recently spent two weeks with a past-adopter who watched her while I was away. Tubby had a great time and proved herself to be able to learn new things almost daily, and also was great off leash around the farm, took time to chase mice but was never far from the house. </div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523547122692060290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUufMcpbSnnaa6643qfUAGli0wd1Nq6GCQdGRQmmyfVS2s6P3VpCuzccEnt8sp6rYUpWYESfqQHwHJGvMdwE2XIhzYjfUwOYyt-SaTnUs2emz1EPXAb3THKc5A4_XPeJknCjKa7QN3QRc/s200/tubby.jpg" /> <p align="center">(Tubby is the black one, next to Max who was adopted from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">PDCR</span> just over a year ago)<br /></p><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">So, you've been introduced with the write ups and pictures, wanna meet them? Well, you're in luck! We are going to have these awesome pups at Gyro Park on Tuesday, Oct 5<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> at 6pm.</span></strong></div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04202739255058322231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432023029002602750.post-36420737531094445062010-09-02T17:21:00.007-06:002010-09-03T07:41:27.830-06:00Cute and Cuddly<div align="center">Yes, its a KITTEN!!</div><div align="center"> </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 120px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 160px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512680428208737090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_B2wMTIeuw0eHUcrvMi9TCJhm-r0OL-KaaC7xNKydvY2GMmsHJjn7cPGOyC_nSeaBsmO5m8UdPlGfisNstUIQyp3b2mrw2UwZO1wAkc3q_ut11iSasiHX8b4cy12ZjPiUiV6zW4eZ9WY/s200/syl1.jpg" /><br /><div align="center">I am always drawn to the animal shelter in Claresholm and have vowed that when my two old boy cats pass away, I will adopt an old boy cat from this shelter. I stop in every time I travel to Calgary which led me bring Sylvie home!<br /><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512680444702720338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaXrcEBlW6g41tiCsh0auVh_ipn-sy7t1kp1FKLZs5N5pV6Udsks9STF_UgHL7ZmggWYDtUEI2Sxie1VPmHQXVBUVmseoZAaFBsXmnhzprDvPOT5B2pdakOyDdj9FzvF_mNp_qY9bFYyM/s200/syl5.jpg" /> <p align="center"><br />Sylvie was found as a stray, she was only about 4 weeks old. Baby kittens have weak immune systems and they are prone to pick up any little virus that is buzzing around a shelter setting. I looked at this poor little baby, screaming at me thru the bars, and thought that she might not have a good chance at staying healthy. Home she came!<br /><br /></p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 120px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 160px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512680431024070418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwS0p2bzwavtApxI7ItM5OCtfenFFRF5sUTo-IkV2v5mg1SSpgdu39Hz8dBvewAyLVm_sC83QTrVCXSQ5JDSER2Q9dZcmByPe1t46Zpf9O1PAlCL7yA0dYuq7ZRcA9285BH9nEw46mS0Q/s200/syl2.jpg" /> <div align="center">My family agreed to foster her for the shelter until she is a little bit older, and then she'll go back to Claresholm and be adopted out thru their adoption program, but I thought that it wouldn't hurt putting her on the blog here and maybe someone locally will fall in love with this sweet little girl and will want to adopt her. She came home when she was about 4 weeks old, that was two weeks ago. She is going for a checkup and shots tomorrow afternoon, and would be ready for a home in just a few days. </div><div align="center"><br /> </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 120px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 160px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512680000685715218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQa2z9m2SPLhmveYVV4Zc-921A6A5w92vx24G_Ce2M7PCpi3HgdICr8zDbZnOZWtv4FWX7rniV5SweEhwmx-7cMhs-G6PT5dTcaFaHAHaNesfaPVEEo7Cn5V1r_eMUh9V0803eqOqgtbE/s200/syl.jpg" /> <p align="center"><br />Sylvie is amazing with the kids, stalks them and pounces on their legs! She tussles for a good hour with our little foster puppy, then they go onto the dog bed for a nap. She is also respectful of my two old boys, when they growl, she walks away looking for the puppy or the kids. Her little purr machine is very cute, was sputtery in the beginning, but now that she is used to using it, it rumbles perfectly.</p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 120px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 160px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512680437387334066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3y8qCLyNsXOFOj9zCj3Zp9ACOYaFko0lxWqebaRRK7AP1fh1G1gyJUvFoDH-SoMyvQQT-no_BUoMrh_gHrnQjshCcC0ZvABbbcAz0WMJ-ND7vswBohFhgJg36yo1-rs6RMF3kukCAi0c/s200/syl4.jpg" /><br />Wanna take her home? Email us at: <a href="mailto:prairiedogcaninerescue@hotmail.com">prairiedogcaninerescue@hotmail.com</a>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04202739255058322231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432023029002602750.post-91006587977107723612010-08-24T11:26:00.004-06:002010-08-24T11:36:42.474-06:00OKI DOKIE<div><div><div><div>We have a new cutie in the group this week, just got here a few minutes ago. Her name is OKI, and she is about 3.5 months old.</div><div> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509029558353102594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeUkeMs0KfHB_ZjQsoh3hhzImkfoH34069ggREmpvhi5BrltG5t38IL-vm5XCA3lvxZL5HROQWxfhU2DcxDZBReiuP3KMr8uJIsrJQ9pFqyr_LZsPfyRqWHYZPDh3qkdID1ECpAo8CDoY/s200/oki4.jpg" /></div></div></div></div><br /><p>As her appearance might suggest to those that are familiar with reserve pups, yes, you would be right. She is from the Cardston Reserve. A lovely lady found her scrounging for food at the dump and brought her home. She got a much needed bath, </p><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 120px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 160px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509029534011223026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9CFUev3OnIKbHfGaK1Gkph5efZDVJbtPUDYzI9rQHMPTY3jlN4sSQFl7qmY7KaL0chaud1vGW9FaXMXx5mZLVUd9V8EmCDOVOqqV8XkDyXTvwsAuOgpqP4H72vbiLbHo7hsanfSVFVnA/s200/oki.jpg" /></p><p align="center">a lazy day in the sun,</p><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509029537258288594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxJ4AUmqoLnAr8xZrXAt7ZB_06pRSVTCaumavVWBEe8ia2aq-yDNa8owNPVr4M6JcZ0ET2ncarvjUlEersLNuRayRA39VgTg2nsPu7Kjpnqdl0TVJxG-iLzclkrtFoEFxW58Aq_ApBtxw/s200/oki3.jpg" /></p><p align="center">and now she is ready for a home!</p><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 120px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 160px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509029549786134290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRylpRZjPSBkk3bCVNQVMhvxhnP_PIV2t-8wj6snLsIAjzJ0ptUjCpn8oepw4gQQ8PFSNL533a2j3Zm6uiUjAShSy5xeJWREJD4KLY7qNQQszLXrDbU7mYvEdN4CQoICm6X0hRaeSuTHg/s200/oki1.jpg" /></p><p>She is a typical pup, which means work! She will need some help in the house training area as she hasn't even been in a house up til this point. Oki promises that she is very smart and that she will catch on to that very quickly. She is out in the yard now playing with my dog Ivy and another foster, Bruno, she is happy with the company and is playful and polite with them. </p><p>Oki is also in need of a foster home to hold onto her for a the next little while until a home comes to adopt her. If you would be willing, PDCR provides all our foster homes with food, bedding, crate, dishes, and leash and collar for your foster dog. Please call us at 403-795-2599 if you would be interested in giving Oki a temporary or permanent home. </p>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04202739255058322231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432023029002602750.post-31326860470961875722010-08-13T12:53:00.000-06:002010-08-13T12:55:00.295-06:00The Weather<div align="center"><span style="color:#cc0000;">What is it going to do next? Almost scary to think about that.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc0000;">We are still planning to have the Dogs in the Park tomorrow at Gyro Park from 1 - 4. If there is a downpour that doesn't end by 12:30, it will be postponed. If its a light drizzle, we'll still be out there. Don't mind the damp dog smell!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc0000;">Hope to see you all there.</span> </div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04202739255058322231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432023029002602750.post-82626281434184841642010-08-11T18:28:00.010-06:002010-08-11T21:37:54.548-06:00Come find out.............About our great new dogs in need of new homes.<br /><div><div></div><br /><div>We've adopted out ALL our dogs in the past week, can you believe that?!! Its a weird feeling, but nice as lots of our foster homes are still away on holidays. Its been extra nice because we haven't had alot of calls/emails from people/rescues asking for help with dogs either. </div><br /><br /><div>Then, got a few calls within a few days of each other of course, and now we have three new intakes and two in the wings, waiting for a foster home. </div><br /><br /><div>We took in <strong>Sophie</strong> after she served a three week sentance in the Coaldale shelter for being 'lost in public'. Her owners never came to take her home, so she joined PDCR yesterday and Bernice, her foster mom, says she gets along wonderfully with their little dogs, no messes in the house, no barking in the yard, the perfect older dog who just wants a pair of feet to lay by. Sophie is about 6 years old, and is a Heeler mix.<br /></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 143px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 108px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504315940083689170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4bL8VG0hV7eyirKExHHwRobIvTc1aSRLQlSb0BvwicTDiKMwrv6gMSK5e8szArGU92KuA97UVyXuYtHJKcMasurMDrNPcGBANIypeayTptVg1Qv0BgeZnk_mNEDuLqu8lZEkcYP84VJ0/s200/Sophie.jpg" /></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">**Its not the greatest picture, foster mom says she is a smaller medium sized dog, about 35 pounds?**</span><br /></div><br /><div></div><div><strong>Bruno</strong> was a PDCR puppy whose owners had some difficulties recently and have had to surrender Bruno back. We couldn't be happier to see him again, get to know him, and help him find a new home. Heres a picture of him before,<br /></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504360007717116610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiJ6fhGcVTy2UiLorrg97UfeRffgsvDL9UMNpsNszbKJf0P_Ybjz50AsHNgJSoBIK_LCTejhMeFDq_3V3HKNlqGuOwXE5Bx-VOpz7PJvZRftyclZ1cps1KV8_Zkbcs2B0TYJnYj0e6rOk/s200/bruno2.jpg" /><br /></div><div align="center">and now.<br /></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504316516591251986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Y02qBRt0HJdLNm2He9eDCfAuKlEdomXIIzyaD1h4_6aTYMOMafDx0u7SCsBj0QytNGbHrwAXyaGPpXYuJfTqaszYt5g0DF9Vsbh12OdoFapPoeq7NTFCTrGj-TT5GEysehAr2o_QxYQ/s200/bruno.jpg" />He grew up so nicely, can't wait to match him to a great home again.<br /><br /></div><div>Now, for another frustrating call!! A staff member from a vet clinic called me this afternoon saying that a lady was there wanting to put her old dog to sleep. The vet had checked the dog out, and had a bad feeling about ending his life just because of his age. He checked out quite healthy in fact, for being 13!! <strong>Mitch</strong> is now safe with PDCR and eager to have some kids in his life again, to make his golden years shine.<br /></div><br /><br /><div>Mitch is said to be a Bearded Collie X......but I can't see that at all and not knowing that part, I would have labelled him more along the lines of a Sheltie X. Either way, he is cute, he's old, and just plain cute!</div></div><div></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">(Pictures of Mitch will be up tomorrow, not able to download tonight.)<br /></span><br /><br /><br /></div><p>**We have two older dogs waiting to come into PDCR, and then of course waiting for a new home. The family contacted us with alot of emotion as they in no way want to part with their dogs. A very sick son and living part time at the Children's Hospital have made 'normal' life, not so normal for them as a couple, as a family, nevermind as pet owners. It is a very sad thing as these people absolutely love their dogs and it shows. </p><p align="center">The dogs are <strong>K-Lee</strong><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 119px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 160px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504355950879038962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdNLVYknDrjyNEPXstjnhCE3VhCMowPR9SJKLduH6dBxt5ZOliRoevfY1EUnjMT404XKexl6GWAHg1-Vw-lD3MFdtHuuQA3D0Rp2X7Z05_WrI1nSRBWrjcTre6tZhN_3DEFx4KGMzfo9o/s200/K-Lee.jpg" /><strong>and Tysen</strong><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 119px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 160px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504355953251352194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwwhW6BmCG5yy-VFUWynnzleY99ljWlfqxJx9T28VUGNuAjWa1CVD6nfGJXwOvjndGbPJJdaezHlieYYp4MZb9vSTdIb22oFx6AbLVoSMPLcsq667_DcMY4edith40vEzTSgGURQmNS60/s200/Tysen.jpg" />They are medium sized mixed breeds. K-Lee is a Shep X Lab and Tysen is a Black Lab X. They are 8 and 7 respectively. Both are loved family members and deserve to have a new home to keep them together for the rest of their lives. Are you that home?</p><div>Please come on out on Saturday for the Dogs in the Park meet. To be held at Gyro Park, located on the corner of 16th Street and 10 A Ave South. We'll be out there from 1 - 4. Hope to see you there. </div><div></div><div></div><div>Lots of people ask to donate items that we need. Normally we don't need much, toys and treats, and chewies are always welcome. But, with the new senior dogs that we've taken in, we find ourselves in need of senior food (kibbles), soft beds/old comforters, and things like that. If you would like to donate a bag of food, Mitch in particular is in need of corn-free kibble as he is allergic to corn. </div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04202739255058322231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432023029002602750.post-77004874832523453452010-07-28T14:32:00.001-06:002010-07-28T14:38:08.667-06:00A Park Day!!<div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;"><strong>SAVE THE DATE!</strong></span></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Its not right away as lots of our volunteers are still away, but we've set the date as: </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#3333ff;">Saturday, August 14th</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#3333ff;">at Gyro Park</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#3333ff;">from 1 - 4</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#3333ff;"></span></strong> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">Its going to be bigger then the normal park days that we have, but not as involved as an Adoption Fair.</span></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">More details will be posted as we get confirmation.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Hope to see you all there!</div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04202739255058322231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432023029002602750.post-55619285934886925252010-07-24T14:20:00.003-06:002010-07-24T14:48:14.779-06:00Jackass!!<div align="left">Two posts in one day! </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left">This one just had to be posted, and sorry for the swear, but you'll agree once you read about what happened today.</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left">Torri is one of the gals that works at Park Pet Hospital, and recent adopter of Sasha, a beautiful Pit Bull from Prairie Pit Bull Rescue. I just had to brag!!</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left">Enough about that! She was out by Costco this afternoon and called me saying that they had found a dog in the parking lot. </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Its one thing to find a dog in a parking lot, its another thing to see a rope attached to that dog, and quite another thing to have a note attached to that rope! A note? Yeah, that was my question too. Torri brought the dog to my house and sure enough, there is a note:</div><div align="center"> </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497575305666067106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpCt-P7p3j-0IwsQ2zcMrr2KsQoOhNT-KfBIep8jfxawEa29ABct9o74xZqUWSqttZtzIyCWY-rbFJcWZDPXM2eJsApcB70Z_BhPLxR_65txy5hujhuUrb47nQxI7YuCL2aTX4XW9v_C4/s200/pdcr+004.JPG" />(says, 'Free to goo home, had puppy shots, I am good with kids')<br /><br />This adorable little dog was attached to the rope and note:<br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497575305962858802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGPKACbaYXEGJjo3L5G8CaqhF4pwHQP0gOQ2WT4NyG5jN5WzRrv-_3R506B-lY6Ny37DxRZNcMPdd_LQ1bI2nbHz9m1MXq1Cbx4dpH6t0XIqgWWlOmHJK8xcLWYTWhK6VvLuC5577bYj4/s200/pdcr+009.JPG" /> She is about 9 months old, about 25 pounds, a Heeler X and she is so cute and petite. She smells like manure, and is very used to kids, my guess is she is a reserve/farm/colony dog that someone didn't have the balls to ask for help with. Instead, they let her loose in a parking lot, a couple hundred feet from the highway, in plus 30 degree heat. Needless to say, she stood right under my sprinkler's spray and tried to catch water drops out of the air, and was licking the grass for the water.<br /><br />She isn't going to be a hard dog to adopt out, already she is content to just sit on my front step, watching the kids in the sprinkler. She hasn't been on a leash at all, so a little help there, and probably some house manners to learn and this girl is going to be a dream. If you are interested in meeting her, or fostering her, please contact us.Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04202739255058322231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432023029002602750.post-38482071502566497692010-07-23T13:00:00.011-06:002010-07-23T23:24:16.435-06:00We're Back!<div align="center"> </div><div align="center">When summer comes, it really hard to find half the volunteers to 'hold the fort' while the other half go away! Turned out, most of the PDCR gang was going away for the same three weeks of July, so we took a hiatus!<br /><br />We are all back, we have some dogs that we've had for a bit now, still looking for a home, and we've also take in some fantastic dogs recently too.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Here they are:<br /></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>SLY (a.k.a. Bones)</strong></span><br /></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497183836865414754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjowXm4-8ejadYnv2Mudhfrvl7lAPruKi-hD56Kyuh5xqGQ8e0oHREkwM55w-ttCMnHwG3Q0Tc1cYWmfHCESgQhgENE6cV6Xp8N0P7Lcf1jRCGyNB423jbB_D7R2NUMOwcEl-cU2zMEM4E/s200/sly.jpg" /><br /><div align="center">Still here since mid June. He is a wonderful dog for a family. He craves the attention of his people, and doesn't like to spend time alone. He is great to walk, fantastic player with other dogs and doesn't mind cats either. He is a Golden Retriever X Pointer. He is neutered, vaccinated, chipped and ready to go!!<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong></strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Remember Heartley</strong>?</span><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 134px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497335799822818194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigp0X3DcuM1mxFxgLOvKrQcXyscsjpMiMCuwlOwmjQVmXHPqLV9s2b8xP9Vs8h222EiVqd2p1YtkUTGGVIJqKhyphenhyphennrYaXXRQeocUqzBcXjpnuQIDFDvFOn0SoBqx5VJol472TQQEPyDMXQ/s200/hershey" /><br /><div align="center">He certainly doesn't look like a puppy anymore!<br /></div><div align="center"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497281748109439586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgre4jKca24ObnvOnPS0DFMrGhq8YVfrGUqcwkUEJDTFqy-IbM59HfZjlZuNc-VZQhIS9U6gi5ac4c5lCPdGg-5gG8thYpeAi-0crYjYv8CyEoDHPdjsE5KmgibhEfO9WH8bn_Cm9Dxyak/s200/PDCR+July+015.JPG" /> <p align="center"> Heartley's name was changed to <strong>Hershey</strong> when he was adopted by a wonderful family about a year and a half ago. They has some allergies to deal with when they took him home, but they were determined to keep him and things all worked out. Then, they were transferred thru the hubby's work and weren't able to find a place that would accept Hershey. His family was devestated and tears were shed when they brought him back to PDCR.<br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(here he is, mid-shake, thought it was cute)<br /></span></p><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 164px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497332499363488354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-knJDZHL0UGIQZui4zafvkQXXDjC_IIjNl6EOlGhupzBbiVdu9hJtDpdLgGxVMCqgcjsYhgbxBuXIVYNsBNUWtzCnOPGc22LOnV1HQQOF5IXslqtMWcerenAmhQ0t1ysQ8VsjUZ6Mozc/s200/PDCR+July+011.JPG" /> <div align="center">Hershey is an amazing dog! His family did such a great job with him, he is housetrained, cratetrained, quiet as a mouse, playful, but relaxed, and he never demands a thing. He is patient and accomodating with young kids, playful with dogs, also loves to sun himself for hours on the deck. Absolutely the easiest dog you will ever own. He too is ready to go!</div><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">ORIE</span></strong><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 194px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497279815639716466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-3m6siNlZntSQvrowNB6iPDXv1qV__OIBIDTr_p2aKDnGK92KylOZGs9AOW-SjHf6wva2CbpXGYC0FOtCLrq3B7Lx7WEEq0C_KN_XtWYoMR7D16-fiFpsQHgqb0LN2Z5g0aLnX5VUYxg/s200/PDCR+July+006.JPG" />Look at the hair!! Yes, he is an Old English Sheepdog. Orie is just 3.5 years old, neutered and also ready to go. His owner too was transferred because of work. Orie too has been wonderfully trained and loved so much by his dad. Orie is calm and mild, loves to lounge around the house. He plays with other playful dogs, but will hide behind you if a really bouncy dog approaches! He is such a sweetie. He watches the cats with interest, and watches over the kids when they are outside running around, or laying on the bed reading a book.</div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497281729154319426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzqN_eMDUwJPZ2pfdKZzl2Vw0uaID-tEaHKGt9zoprA_0V81Dp7C50S8pooNaalFshasC0hAeerWKzJI43pA3k5WV-eoAEqy9lWfdcxG_5gV3xgQMp-aw8k9E7I2oDBJX5M_ykMyoi1t8/s200/PDCR+July+009.JPG" /><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">KUDOS</span></strong></div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 185px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497336572323073426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFUsYbZ2fcN2eeuyljzSbsKX6gyEvdjCowYwsvWR04dlxwgZHVsmoEytcaonT0lEUmmzd-eA-sp-I4EWDECYA_It1sbs10ttWsXKwZodtvKgFT9MmnuHwpS69AlQoxVset07gurACyHhc/s200/kudos.jpg" /><br /><div align="center">This cutie was adopted at the Adoption Fair in June, but due to extreme allergies by the owner, Kudos was returned. She is so easy going and friendly to all, it didn't faze her at all. Kudos is a Bassett Hound X Beagle X Pit Bull. She is lazy, has little bursts of energy, house trained and crate trained, perfectly mannered in the house and yard, and great with other dogs and cats. Her foster home has three kids under the age of 10 that Kudos loves. She is a little dog, under knee height, but weighs about 40 pounds. She loves the outdoors and is great off leash. Kudos is ready to go.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">JENNI</span></strong><br /></div><br /><div align="left"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 146px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497279801549667330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR-g4I7ebYnTnnlkvC8_xkzpcZKQenF58JzXC3kDUoIH1m0kN-jiPcztJpGzjFYNVLqVAvFuMlxzJx9DSq9xrv2OffcT2noPaaIYAOnxVYo8vxMRZmFouHZiYEpz7Dpa1PPFw4b14xY7s/s200/PDCR+July+001.JPG" /> <p align="center"> Look at this little dear! She is a one year old Bishon X Shih Tzu. She was surrendered to us because, in the words of her owner: "she is dumb". Apparently, natural puppy behavior, in comparison to their older and more mature dog, made her dumb, and they didn't want her anymore. Jenni had been exposed to many little kids in that home, from newborn to 17 years old. That is about all she was exposed to apparently. She now knows about car rides and how to walk good on the leash. She really is such a sweet little girl, super smart, catching on to new things with ease. Adopt her today!<br /><br /><br /></p><p align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 181px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497279821277070946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidm38TYubFssBAdx7a7HX2gI6ly_gidxuR-R7SnBC0KUH9kiFDGh2f8qyUMHF58Vpa5Tvia0jU_aqIjbDciQoPF5mYawxsUb-CkRnGKa75dq3tKIqVfTjD-yYlaatXngcvXyr3yROPwRA/s200/PDCR+July+005.JPG" /> <strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Winona</span></strong></p><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 183px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497337996594243954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfaVXoutqpIWnUIZBqKmfshvWOLHOYwsPTi1QGKtqzym0-Bxw8TDx892gSki5q0-p2rlj0wvEvOotX8yjN2W3ZT-vFdXt0aG0vwoiANr2F3zI4UY6Gnm9vZ-N-K0mQnaBPYFsHPWHan7U/s200/nona.jpg" /> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">(its a crappy picture, the foster home is trying to locate her camera! and will send in new pictures soon)<br /></span></p><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">This momma dog is learning so much in her foster home. Her foster sister, Kudos is teaching her house manners and what is appropriate to chew on! Winona was found on the reserve with her litter of ten pups. Some of the babies were swept away by the raising water level of the river that she lived by. The rest of the babies and Winona were saved and brought into rescue. She is a Lab X, about 18 months - 2 years old. Being a reserve dog, she had lots to learn about living indoors, she fought the rules for a bit :), but has been doing very well for the last few weeks. She is a medium sized dog that is good with cats, dogs and small kids. </div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">We are planning another dog day in the park, hopefully for the near future, these dogs need to be seen! We'll post the day and time soon. Hope everyone is having a great summer.</div><br /><div align="center"></div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04202739255058322231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432023029002602750.post-39054320908334760622010-06-24T22:03:00.004-06:002010-06-25T08:49:31.925-06:00Why?!Why has it been almost a week since a post, especially right after an adoption fair?!!<br /><br /><br />Well, a few reasons, including doing nothing after sleeping in on Sunday, many applications and adoptions to follow up on, and then I was struck with a cold straight out of hell!!<br /><br /><br />Everything is working itself out now and I seem to be back to my own personal version of normal! So, the question of the week....how much was raised and how many dogs were adopted? PDCR was able to raise<strong> $1965</strong> dollars from the Fundraiser!! And, we had many adoptions including:<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong></strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Daisy</strong></span>, our little MinPin with an attitude. She was the first to go to a wonderful couple with a hubby that is retired and loves taking Daisy, now Lily, along on his daily power walks.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong></strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Patches</strong></span>, gentleman of a dog. He found a home with a very sweet older couple who are spoiling him already.<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong></strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Charlie,</strong></span> this dog was a surprise! Rod, the bylaw officer from Coaldale sent me a picture of a stray that he had picked up and the picture showed a Shepherd type dog, medium size, and a nice tan/brown color. The morning of the adoption fair, when Charlie arrived, he didn't quite live up to the picture in my head! He bounded out of the car on legs only a few inches long!! Another shorty dog. We all loved him right away, so did Jody, his new mom.<br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Johnny</span></strong> was next. Sweet, shy little man mustered up all his boldness at the fair and it paid off. His foster home Karlee, had to muster up boldness too, she almost failed with this boy!<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Slick</span></strong> led the adoptions in the afternoon. A great couple who appeared to be a very active couple snatched up this sleek boy and I am sure they are glad they have him.<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Radar</span></strong> was also a new boy. He was from the Pincher Creek SPCA and he's a 5.5 month old male Reserve Special. He was so adorable and was a total hog in the kiddie pools! He not only soaked up alot of water, he also soaked in the praise and cuddles from a wonderful young man and his mom who were just getting over their lost of their faithful old dog Lijah.<br /><br /><br />Last to leave was <strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Kudos</span></strong>. Kudos made a long trip up from Oklahoma just a few days before the fair. She was in a Bassett Hound transport destined for the Calgary Bassett rescue, but she also has some Beagle and PitBull in her blood, so she ditched those floppy eared dogs and came to Lethbridge and settled in with the PDCR gang. She is in a great home with a very nice man and his daughter. She must love it, she came from an adoring family with girls close to that same age.<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">BlackJack</span></strong> is a dog that joined us on the Thursday before the fair. He was on leash for a bit in the afternoon when all the dogs started getting cranky from the long, hot day. Bobbi's mom held onto him and used him to clean her grandaughter's face! He proved to be a very nice dog, and soon another family came to the fair and wanted to meet him. They have taken him on a foster-to-adopt deal and hopefully he will get to stay there, we will find out soon.<br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486564816054894290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijs41wmhg2VgMoI0M9NiXnZK5kXdK9IdMJGoYMPL7JSJvTD-p7PSFDwhjUdKoEbj9ZphwYi7CBYTGU1pzQnr9FSV5gBxWgxn-n0YQ3MkSHbsRqRCRC0GOi4yjKYKwx-MZMq_9j29dPZ04/s200/blackjack.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Sprite</strong></span> is also a new gal in PDCR. She was born in a rescue in Montana, and she was the shy puppy that was left til last, and then she eventually turned two in her foster home! We thought that we could show her a bit more of the world, introduce her to new dogs and people, and hopefully find a new home for this sweetheart. She is a medium sized dog that is sensitive and a bit shy, but very gentle and loving.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486569517625150082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgupZ8T-ngaGI11p8v7GOx0TNxNz-K5Vi8DE2kfN-8lCQwr3PVerN7xHuWsolgxCNjfpbFWDp2PXBQE_oSg7DOyV1mNaN1Qjr9fci85Cp7d4lWxDs_tj2kF6Cr8cGErBR3hSeOGSUaRDy0/s200/sprite3.jpg" /><br />Rollo, Sly, and Winona were also new pups that weekend.<strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><em> </em>Rollo</span></strong> is a PitBull X and is a total doll, got along great with all the other dogs at the fair, and absolutely adores people. He moved onto Medicine Hat into the Prairie PitBull Rescue group.<br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486564837782458962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpa7flXX0YDdIUSh_FVb_C__iAwTvoZfLe5xXyPqrFXZ3RYwrslBVj3UORRlEQ9wtM1tcA6kiABOjrRAzclYrZ2RL6DiyvVa4zrB_GwcTm0pIL5eZyiy2trXZZ37KqUcd10505f2BrxSE/s200/Rollo.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Sly </strong></span>came up with BlackJack and Rollo too from the Kalispell shelter. He is about 18 months old, and best guess would be Retriever X Pointer? He is tall and gangly, but not huge. He happy go lucky and a very nice dog that just needs those finishing touches from a home of his own.<br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486564823213786642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF0t0134-mvrSYB-Np8nnZsG1acxiNTHXsyuNyNY6eStx1FCdgGBnae1PZeseCPdEozNJBvLPGJTKJTld4rlEo6x_BxCcvxAvfuZ_t20Xuy7D2BySqnuxICRHBJ59cU7T5EpbVNLLo2_Y/s200/Rex.jpg" /><br /><br />Winona is a sweetheart that took the hectic day very well. She was found out on the reserve with her 12 puppies. She was found when campers by the lake heard a dog barking frantically. After locating Winona, they realised that some of her pups had fallen into the lake below. They helped grab the 6 week old pups that were scrambling at the side of the coulee, but they couldn't save two of the little babies. Winona was clearly upset and distraught by the incident but accepted the help of the rescuers and was taken to Misty Creek Rescue.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Winona</strong></span> was moved into PDCR a few weeks after, to help her now get over losing her pups for the last and final time. The pups were all taken into Calgary foster homes and Winona came to us. She has proved to be a wonderful dog. She is in a foster home with three kids, two cats and a small dog. She is learning quickly about house life and is hoping a new home comes for her soon. She is about 2 years old, medium sized and is a Black Lab X.<br /><br /><br /><br />(Pictures of Winona will be posted here soon)<br /><br /><br /><br />So, there you have it folks!! We had a great day, thanks to all our supports that donated items to the raffle table, to the foster homes who put so much time and love into your foster dog, and to the volunteers that came out for the day and did such a great job.Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04202739255058322231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432023029002602750.post-55086416180277295132010-06-13T12:20:00.003-06:002010-06-13T12:36:19.016-06:00Volunteers!!!I would like to thanks all the people who called and emailed into PDCR saying they would like to volunteer at the Adoption Fair coming up in 6 days!!! Its getting close and personally, I am freaking out!!!<br /><br />Anyways, we would like to invite all the people who would like to volunteer, foster homes, and vendors who rented tables to come out to the site on Wednesday at 7pm for a walk thru, we'd like to put faces to names and assign jobs to the volunteers. <br /><br />If there is anyone, or a few people, that would like to take on the job of decorating the site for us, that would be great. The decorating can take place the day before too if that works. This would work for those that maybe can't make it on Saturday, but would still like to help. There is also going to be lots going on at the site on Friday evening, so if you'd like to come out to help that evening, all are welcome.<br /><br />Looking forward to meeting all of you and making this a great day for the dogs. <br /><br />If you are interested in volunteering but haven't emailed in, don't let that stop you, come on out!!<br /><br />Address to the site is: 3732 - 6 Ave North. Its really easy to find if you take 43rd, turn at 6th Ave, there is the Versa Cold building on the corner. Storage Town is on your left hand side across from Leth Meat and Seafood. The gate will be open at 7, so just drive right on in.Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04202739255058322231noreply@blogger.com