Thanks for another successful clinic!

Dear Friends:

Once again the warehouse is all quiet as the dust has settled from the busy activities of the Redby animal clinic held over the past weekend.

We thank Akin Hills and Animal Ark vets and staff as well as the volunteers from Red Lake, Bemidji, and the metro area who worked harder than ever to neuter/spay many cats and dogs. We also thank Joan Lawson, Lawson Family Fund for providing the funds to hold this clinic. This is going to prevent, I would guess, about 1,000 to be born this cold winter, many of which would have suffered and frozen.

We don't have the final tally yet, however, according to Dr. Charlie, 78 animals were altered on November 6. If that is approximately the number we got on day 2, then my estimation is about 150 animals altered. That is so great.

The Red Lake animals once again receive a blessing from all you great
people. Everyone went over and above the call of duty.

Thank you!!
Karen & RLRR

LOTS OF SPECIAL THANKS TO CLAUDIA & LINDA FOR THE FOOD FOR THE CLINIC:

A very special thank you to Claudia and Linda for preparing the food for the clinic.
FOOD is one of the critical pieces necessary to run the animal clinics and we thank you both for the wonderful food provided once again for the November Red Lake animal clinic.

Once the clinic machine started, none of us had a lack of nutrition--we had wonderful pre-prepared entrees and lots of sandwich makings to keep us all happy and energetic!

Thank you SOO much!!
Sincerely, Karen Good , RLRR and all the volunteers at the clinic

FROM MAGGIE: I also, would like to say thanks so much. We are so fortunate to have all the wonderful people buying, making and cooking all the great food. We sure do not go hungry during the clinic's. I also really appreciate the fresh fruit!!

FROM COLLEEN:
I second that- it was noted by me and others that we eat far better at the clinic than at home!! thanks so much!!

FROM MARY:
Wonderful food!! Thanks Linda and Claudia!!

Beatrice needs TLC in foster care

This is Beatrice who is about 6 months old. She came down on Sunday in the transport following the clinic at Red Lake. She is at my house, which makes a total of too many dogs at my house. I need to find another place for her.

She is a very sweet puppy, but has been badly abused, so she drops and crawls when you approach her or when she approaches you. She is very affectionate and will come right to you when you are sitting. After just a day here, she is already more trusting.

She loves other dogs and is fine with cats. She has not made any mistakes in the house either, so is well on her way to being housebroken.

DeeDee
animalrescue@redlakerosie.org

Presenting the Russian Circus Troupe!

Russian Circus Troupe?? Well, at least of three of the kittens look like the lovely Russian Blue breed and the circus describes their activities. There are four boys and two girls and this family photo includes all but Katya, the smallest and shyest girl. From left to right you have Dimitry, Sergei (the two fluffy medium hair kittens), Aleksei (the class clown), Svetlana (the spunky sister) and Andrei.


Check out the kittens in action in this video. It was their first day of freedom in this room full of toys. This group of Red Lake kittens was found with their mom at the dump. They were born around August 25, 2009

KATYAKatya is a lovely blue cream tabby with short hair. She is the smallest kitten and more reserved than her boisterous siblings, but also joins in the fun and likes some quiet lap time, too.

SVETLANASvetlana is a solid blue/grey kitten and the largest of the bunch. She has a determined expression on her face and holds her own with all her brothers.

SERGEISergei is a lovely blue cream tabby with medium fur and seems very aware of his good looks since he is always ready to pose for the camera.

DIMITRYDimitry is the other fluffy -- super fluffy -- kitten with beautiful dark gray medium lenth fur. He is the smallest boy, but doesn't look it.

ANDREIAndrei has the classic Russian Blue good looks with a solid grey short coat. He's an easy-going guy who loves life like the rest.

ALEKSEIAleksei is unquestionably the clown. It's hard to believe that he can be in so many places at the same time. His markings are special because he has the only white trim of the whole family -- a white spot on his throat, one on his heart, and a darling white bikini on his abdomen.

BLUES CLUESBLUES CLUES isn't related to the Russians, she was found all alone, but she is a member of this family now. She is about the same age and perhaps the largest of the group. She is a delightful brown tabby with tons of spunk and curiosity, who will surprise you with just how much she likes to cuddle and just how loud she can purr.

All the kittens are spayed/neutered, vetted and ready for adoption. If you can't adopt, but would consider fostering a pair of these kittens. Their current foster mom is rather overwhelmed -- Yup, that's me ;-)

Prayers needed for Babes in the Woods

The puppies found as Babes in the Woods are in the care of TLC Canine Rescue now and they are sick.

SICK STELLAStella and her brother were found in the woods up north at 3 weeks old. Within a week they were transported to the Cities and placed in a foster home. That same night we got a call that Stella wouldn't eat and all she would do is sleep. She also kept throwing up.

We took her to the vet and they did blood work on her and began to treat her for Parvo. She was dehydrated and weak, so they tried and tried to get an IV into her vein to give her fluids, but they couldn't do it. Finally they decided to give her sub-cutaneous fluids (just under her skin). They stuck her all over and left bumps of fluids for the body to absorb. We were told she would have to stay in the hospital for at least a week or maybe longer depending on how fast she got better.

BOTH BABESA fecal test indicated that she didn't have parvo, but did have Giardia and another type of a parasite. She will continue to need fluids and medication under medical supervision until she is able to keep food down again and her diarhea is resolved.

Little brother will also need treatment because they have been together and he is showing early signs of the same symptoms. We hope he won't have to be hospitalized like Stella.

This treatment will be costly, but we won't let the little ones die. We need to do what we can to save them for the better life that awaits them. The little boy is back with us because he was so lonely at the foster home without his sister that he wouldn't stop crying. Now he is just sleeping and will start the same medications as Stella.

I will keep everyone informed on how they are doing.

Thank you and Dog Bless
Lisa
TLC Canine Rescue.

Chopper & Gil: RLRR pups from July

UPDATE FROM HOME:
Here are the latest Chopper pics. Hope you enjoy.

Chop loves to play with his "cousin dogs". He also has gone to the dog park a couple of times now and seems to greatly enjoy it. Chopper has become very comfortable at home and has truly become one of the family.

My friend Ray and his dog Gil (Chopper's brother) go for walks with us often. Chop loves to get together and play with Gil. When they get together, they play until they can't play anymore.

Chopper is getting pretty good at coming to his name now and is working on the command "stay"... We are doing fairly well, but he is still working on that one. He has taken a recent liking to crawling under the beds in the house.

He is now starting to lose some of his baby teeth. He loves to be brushed and greatly enjoys having his teeth brushed. He gets really excited when I bring out the toothbrush at night. Had another vet checkup on Friday and they said he is looking really good and doing well. He is 28.2 pounds now.

DH

Sasha in a new home with new sister Zoey

Here's an update on Sasha the older shephard that went to Second Hand dogs- she is the one laying on the couch! Karen

SASHA ON THE COUCH; ZOEY IN THE FOREGROUNDHi Karen,

Here is a photo of Sasha in her new house, apparently she has attained
the alpha female role with her new sister, Zoey. Stefani, her new mom,
adores Sasha.

Patti at Second Hand Dog

Update on animals needing placement

Some animals have found placements, but more are coming in:

Four of the dogs featured on the blog -- Jazz & Jake, Mason, and Jambi all have been placed. Dino is fostering Mason; AllDog - Jazz & Jake; ActV - Jambi.

We have some juvenile puppies (20-25 lbs.) needing foster and are expecting three more litters of young puppies tomorrow. There will, undoubtedly, be more coming in at the clinic, as well as adults.

We also have three new litters of kittens.

Please let me know if you are interested in taking any, and I can send you more info. Also let me know if you want info on arrivals at the clinic.

Transport is this Sunday and probably next Sunday, too. Thanks to all for your continuing help.

DeeDee