Spice Girl

Spice Girl was surrendered at a home in Red Lake. She and her litter of 5 which were born in the winter had a very hard life. We ended up getting 2 pups and Spice Girl after mange, ear infection, hip injury and hunger had taken its toll. Spice Girl was crippled, deaf and a very broken dog on arrival. She had a very special personality in spite of all her challenges. She was a very dedicated mom to her pups and even as they got older, she spent her days in a kennel with them. She would not have it any other way.
We do not know what happened to the other 3 pups in the litter. The two puppies did get out to a foster home in the metro.
They all spent about 6 weeks at the RLRR shelter. As time went on, I began to see what a wonderful gem she was. Pet Haven took her and so her journey with Pet Haven began. It has been a wonderful journey with a very happy ending.
Karen Good, RLRR

Spice was recovering nicely when she was transported to Pet Haven, but her back leg was still a problem. X-rays revealed her hip was completely fractured and the vet recommended amputation of her rear leg.

After surgery, she settled in a foster home and recently she went to her forever home with a family that has a big backyard and a golden retriever as a playmate.

Spice made quite an impression on everyone she met at Pet Haven:

She is without a doubt one of the sweetest girls I have ever met ... we at Pet Haven learned so much and feel blessed that Karen chose us to place Spice Girl into her forever home.

and,
All of our dogs are special... but yes, there are some, who are extra
special in my eyes, and who capture the hearts of so many of us, teach us so much, and leave paw prints forever etched in our soul ---
Spice Girl is one of those special souls who touched us all.
Karen -- thank you for trusting Pet Haven with this gentle spirit.
She is truly one of a kind.
A - thank you for opening up your heart and your home and for fostering her, loving her, and letting her go today ... i know Spice Girl is in great hands with J and her family. It is obvious they will shower her will love.

and,

Spice girl found an awesome home- not before she touched ALL of our hearts.She is such a special dog and she went to just the right home- I believe they know what they have and I think they will share her with others so her story will only get better ! :) Her foster Anne did an amazing job of caring for Spice Girl all the way through her amputation and beyond. She stepped up to take care of her right away. She loved her and I know it was difficult to part with her but the best fosters like her manage to get through and do it all over again. I will see that you get a recent picture because she has really blossomed and is soo beautiful.I remember all of my questions to you about her and I most remember your last email that said " You will not regret it " You were right. Thank- You for giving her to Pet Haven.

And, finally a note from the foster caregiver: Spice Girl fit in perfectly at her new home. She and the retriever Charlie got along well. They checked each other out and then each did their own thing. Charlie is high energy but he is more interested in running around retrieving his ball than playing with Spice. The husband fell in love instantly and talked about how much he can't wait to have her on the couch with him while he watches movies. They have a great backyard that Spice Girl is going enjoy for a long time. They live in a nice quiet neighborhood and I feel this is a great fit for her.

It's really weird/ quiet around the house right now without her. Hope and my cat Puddy have been looking for her too... I am grateful that Spice has found such a great home. I am looking forward to getting updates and seeing how Spice blossoms. I am very happy to hear she will be able to be with kids with disabilities and be able to be a sort of therapy dog. I will be sure to share the updates on her with you all.

Thank you guys for everything and for helping me through the surgery that Spice had. It was great to be there for Spice and to watch her heal and become a truly happy dog. She taught me a lot and I am a much better person for having been able to foster her. Thanks so much for asking me to be her foster, it was an experience I will never forget.