Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Sunday, March 13, 2011
A few of our recent happy tails...
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We often get so wrapped up in responding to all of the JRTs in need that we don't have the time (or energy) to share the many happy adoptions that we have! Many people say that they could never be a foster because they would get too attached and not be able to part with their rescue dog and some of us can't which is evident by one of these Happy Tails:) But when the right adopter comes along it brings unimaginable joy mixed with just a touch of sadness... Here are a few of our recent happy tails....
Pippin
This is Pippin with his new owners Jim and Donna S . Pippin came from the Pasadena Humane Society. He had been adopted and ironically named Lucky by his new family, however when he was neutered a low grade heart murmur was detected and they returned him to the shelter.
He was fostered by Debi and Roy D. in Ventura (new owners of Lilly) and adopted about 3 weeks later. He is now an official campground host with his new family. His first assignment was Carpinteria State Beach but he is now on his way with his family to his new assignment for the summer at a campground on a river in Washington. His new family have fallen in love with him and Pippin has really taken to his role as campground host pup.
Augie
Augie is the cause of a spectacular foster failure. Originally from Ojai where he was kept crated most of the time he settled in with the Matlocks immediately and became fast friends with his 'soul brother', Ziggy, another JR Rescue pup. He spends hours every day running and playing in the yard and house and then sleeps under the covers every night at the foot of the bed. He is a big clown.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Girlfriend use to be somebody's baby!
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Girlfriend's journey before she came to Russell Rescue was a happy one, she was loved and warm and well taken care of. Unfortunately, her owner died and like many people who love their dogs and don't think they'll be left uncared for, she had not made any provisions for 9 year old Girlfriend. Family members took her to the pound. Frightened and sad she waited at a high kill shelter in Los Angeles where she was passed by for younger dogs until Russell Rescue came to get her in the NICK of time...
At first...we thought she was depressed due to her recent trauma and loss...then we became alarmed. Girlfriend is now hospitalized and battling for her life with pneumonia and unstable glucose levels.
We are asking for donations to help Russell Rescue pay for her continued care.
Girlfriend's journey before she came to Russell Rescue was a happy one, she was loved and warm and well taken care of. Unfortunately, her owner died and like many people who love their dogs and don't think they'll be left uncared for, she had not made any provisions for 9 year old Girlfriend. Family members took her to the pound. Frightened and sad she waited at a high kill shelter in Los Angeles where she was passed by for younger dogs until Russell Rescue came to get her in the NICK of time...
At first...we thought she was depressed due to her recent trauma and loss...then we became alarmed. Girlfriend is now hospitalized and battling for her life with pneumonia and unstable glucose levels.
We are asking for donations to help Russell Rescue pay for her continued care.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Augie's (Oscar) Story
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Russell Rescue received a call from a rescue friend about a little dog named Oscar; he was on death row after not being adopted at a rescue event so we agreed to take him. A decision I almost immediately regretted. Little Oscar was a little terror! He proceeded to “blow” through 3 foster homes in a very short period of time! I affectionately called him "the gift that kept on giving"! Eventually he found his way to Karen, our San Diego Foster Coordinator and she found her way to Meagan at the Collared Scholar. After many months of training and lots of patience Oscar renamed Augie was ready for adoption or was he?
On Dec. 31st 2009 Augie came into our lives. We had a few misadventures to start with…he chased my buddy’s hens and bonded to me like crazy glue and didn’t want anyone near me and would threaten anyone that came into “my” space. On the positive side he was crate trained, housebroken and not destructive or yappy. He was great with the horses and other dogs.
I was kind of at my wits end. I could discipline a 1300lb horse, no problem, but this little 15 lb tough guy had me completely thrown for a loop.
We can’t imagine life without him. He has truly enriched our lives. He makes us laugh every day. He is curled up in his bed next to my desk as I type, sound asleep, but ready to spring into action at a word from me.
I am so grateful to Russell Rescue and Meagan for their tireless work in rescuing and rehabbing dogs in need.
Preface
(By Russell Rescue)
(By Russell Rescue)
Russell Rescue received a call from a rescue friend about a little dog named Oscar; he was on death row after not being adopted at a rescue event so we agreed to take him. A decision I almost immediately regretted. Little Oscar was a little terror! He proceeded to “blow” through 3 foster homes in a very short period of time! I affectionately called him "the gift that kept on giving"! Eventually he found his way to Karen, our San Diego Foster Coordinator and she found her way to Meagan at the Collared Scholar. After many months of training and lots of patience Oscar renamed Augie was ready for adoption or was he?
Augie’s Fresh Start
(Written by Angela)
After purchasing a house Oct. 09 I started looking for a dog to adopt. Since it had been well over 20 years since my Penny dog died I was pretty rusty in the dog ownership department. One day while perusing Craigslist I came upon an ad for Augie. The one thing that really caught my eye was that he was used to being on a ranch and around horses. I have a horse, and I wanted a dog that was good around horses and would not chase or harass them.
On Dec. 31st 2009 Augie came into our lives. We had a few misadventures to start with…he chased my buddy’s hens and bonded to me like crazy glue and didn’t want anyone near me and would threaten anyone that came into “my” space. On the positive side he was crate trained, housebroken and not destructive or yappy. He was great with the horses and other dogs.
I was kind of at my wits end. I could discipline a 1300lb horse, no problem, but this little 15 lb tough guy had me completely thrown for a loop.
I called Meagan in tears. Even though he had only been with us a short time, he had filled the empty place in my heart that had been there since my Penny dog passed away all those years ago. Meagan came over and worked with us. She gave us the tools and the knowledge to work through his issues.
We worked on heavily socializing Augie, I took him everywhere dogs were allowed. I had strangers give him treats and fuss over him. He went to the dog park almost every evening and I also did some agility training with him. I took him to the beach and was astounded that he LOVES leaping into the surf. He’s a salty dog thru and thru, fearless and feisty. I quickly learned that “A tired dog is a good dog. ;)”
It’s been a little over a year since that New Year’s Eve that Augie came into our lives. Augie is now secure and confident in our love. He has no need to be possessive or aggressive anymore. He is a pleasure to take anywhere, we just took him to a car dealership and purchased a vehicle and of course he went on the test drive, too. He approves of his new chariot.
We can’t imagine life without him. He has truly enriched our lives. He makes us laugh every day. He is curled up in his bed next to my desk as I type, sound asleep, but ready to spring into action at a word from me.
I am so grateful to Russell Rescue and Meagan for their tireless work in rescuing and rehabbing dogs in need.
They are truly making a difference. Augie is living proof.
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