Lindzie update

Lindzie has become confident enough in her surroundings to function in her foster home alone. Initially she had to be by her foster mom's side at all times. However when Lindzie knows her foster mom is getting ready for bed, she will lie at the foot of the bed for the night. With the hot weather she is often laying on the tiles in the shower. Generally she has no hesitancy unless she is in unfamiliar territory and her foster mom is not by her side. She is a very sweet, loving and confident dog. She loves her walks twice a day and her tail wags with people and other dogs that she meets. She is not tentative around them but rather calm. Lindzie is very friendly with children also. She responds well to sound and stairs are not a problem for her. Lindzie lays on her back and does her dance movement. She loves the sense of touch and car rides with the window down and the wind blowing. She is a very sweet, loving and confident dog.

Meet Lindzie

Lindzie was turned into an area shelter by her owners who were moving and could not take her with them. She sat in the shelter for 4 days shaking and hiding in the corner, she would not even lift her head. Her ears were badly infected and her sight impaired. The shelter thought that she was completely blind. We believe she is not totally blind and can see shadows. She was so shut down when we picked her up with her tail tucked and her head hanging low. We gave her a bath and cleaned and treated her ears. Her spirit seems to be lifting too. She hangs out quietly with our volunteers and loves her back end scratched. She has perfected the "hind end golden dance." She raises her paw when you stop petting and leans on you for comfort. She will be looking for a home that provides patience and lots of love. She is fine with other dogs and walks cautiously on a leash. She rides great in the car and really seems to enjoy it. Slow approaches are best for this gal because of her impaired vision.

Meet Melanie!

We just picked up Melanie from an area shelter. The shelter could not even guess her age because of her poor condition. She has extreme hair loss, ears infected so bad that they are swollen and scarred, severe anemia, and is very lethargic to the point that she would not get up for walks or her exam. After blood work, bath, cleaning and treating her ears, another bath, and finally a spay surgery, we discovered that she has hypothyroidism and her ovaries were covered in cysts. We believe that she was used as a breeding female bred at every opportunity with no recovery time and then tossed away when she was so depleted where she could no longer reproduce.

She is looking for a home to give her the TLC she deserves after so much pain and neglect. She is very quiet and calm. She loves you to talk to her and scratch the top of her head. She is hanging out with some canine brothers and has is becoming more engaging. She walks great on the leash and has been great on her car rides. She is starting to perk up now that she is feeling a bit better and hope that she feels much better soon. She is on medication for her thyroid and ears right now and will be tested on her thyroid again in a couple of weeks. Her house manners are great and she seems to like all the soft, comfy beds.

Steroid treatments for Pi

At the request of a representative from one of the pharmaceutical companies, a cancer specialist has agreed to treat Pi at a reduced cost. Pi is not receiving the anti-cancer drug Masitinib, instead he is receiving steroid injections into the tumor site. Our hope is to reduce the size of the tumor and hold back the spread of cancer. Pi has already received a couple of treatments, althoughhis tumor doesn't seem to be getting any smaller at this time. We will continue to pursue this treatment plan and, hopefully, the cancer has at least slowed down. In the meantime, Pi is doing very well at his foster home with his foster siblings. In the picture below, Pi is on the right.

Searching for perfect puppy home

I went to visit Sonny Delight at his foster home yesterday and what an adorable puppy. He is happy, as you can see, alert, healthy and loving life. He is ready for adoption to a home that is looking for a puppy and knows how much activity a puppy can generate. There are so many pluses in adopting a puppy BUT you have to be prepared for the potty breaks, the activity, the chewing and the delightful digging and running around playing, playing, playing. The big plus is that you get in on the very beginning of their lives to get to know them when they are young, and work with their training and introduction to all things new and fun. Sonny's perfect home is with someone who is home during the day to take him out for those important potty breaks, a person committed to starting him on the road to good positive training, and be prepared to look back on those puppy days with delight and happy memories. He truly loves a another dog to play with that will put up with his antics and a family that will enjoy him.

The boys are ready for their new world

The boys are doing great and now cleared for adoption. Yesterday Bobby went to his new home and Sonny Delight is ready for his. He is ready for adoption to a home that is prepared for a PUPPY. He needs a home where someone is home during the day and is prepared for puppy training when he is ready. Most important is that his new family realizes this is a PUPPY and be prepared for the activity, energy level and responsibility they have for molding a little life. In return the lucky family will receive lots of love and devotion.

Bobby & Tommy...one more treatment to go

I went to visit Bobby and Tommy today and this was the first time I was able to see them outside acting like two puppies. They are both very playful, happy, and getting such good care at the facility where they are currently located. We still have one more treatment before they will be cleared for adoption, but they are on the road to a long, happy life soon.