Minnie Mouse

When Minnie Mouse came to Red Lake Rosie’s as a surrender after the June clinic, she was loaded with patches of missing hair, sores, and runny eyes. She had a bad case of demodex mange. Minnie Mouse came in with Oreo from the same household with severe demodex mange.

It took a long time for Minnie Mouse to heal. Day after day the horrible tasting ivermectin and antibiotics were given. She was a real trooper and such a nice dog. She got along well with all of the other dogs at the shelter and was obedient to go back in her kennel on her own after exercise time was over. Minnie Mouse loved to romp and play in the shelter yard.

Finally on November 23rd just before winter hit, Minnie Mouse got her lucky break- Her skin was healing so nicely and Minnesota Pit-bull Rescue took this little girl into their care. Minnie was in a warm indoor environment and will always be well cared for.

RLRR just found out that Minnie Mouse is adopted and enjoying life. Thank you Laura and Mn Pitbull Rescue for helping our Red Lake animals. I am convinced that had Minnie Mouse not been surrendered in June, she would not be alive today!

After Minnie Mouse went into her foster home, she was adopted by her foster family- They dearly love her! We are so happy for Minnie Mouse. No more chain, no more outdoor life, no more mange or hunger!

Karen

Wolfman Jack's Best Christmas EVER!!

Wolfman Jack has been a stray dog on the Red Lake Reservation for a few years. He was known to come visit at the spay/neuter clinics in Redby and this year his condition was not good and he was willing to come home to Red Lake Rosie's Rescue with Karen. See blog post.

 

 

He won't be confined in a pen, so he has joined the permanent pack at the Rescue.

He really likes people and is a great favorite of all the visitors. I thought you would enjoy some recent photos.

HE STILL LOVES THE SNOW

Dogs of Red Lake Rosie's Rescue Dec. 2013

Dr. Vicki got some great photos of the dogs currently in the pack at Red Lake Rosie's Rescue. I asked Karen for names and info:

LADYBUG

Ladybug came to Red Lake Rosie's Rescue in June 2012 from Ponemah. She was starving and had no hair. She is now a permanent resident at RLRR and the alpha female.

COOPER

Cooper came to RLRR on December 26, 2012 from Ponemah. He is also a permanent resident and the alpha male of the pack.

MORRIS, JACK FROST, WOLFMAN JACK

Morris, the tan pup, is semi feral with demodex and we are trying to find him a home to work with him so he does not become a permanent resident. The white pup laying down is Jack Frost; we are trying to place him. The Husky in the pic is Wolfman Jack, a permanent resident since August 2013. More photos of him tomorrow!

SHEILA

Sheila came to RLRR in June 2012 and is a permanent resident.

Lovely pics and lovely dogs each one!

Karen

Please donate to RLRR while we have matching funds available!

It is time for our annual Holiday fundraiser for Red Lake Rosie's Rescue. We have matching funds available again from the Lawson Foundation ($5000) and Friends of Flicka ($2000). If we can raise $7000, we will receive the matching funds for a total of $14,000!!

We especially need to raise money this year because the grants we have been using to fund our spay/neuter clinics each year are no longer available. As always there are the costs to care for the animals at the shelter and to provide needed medical care.

Since nearly all of the animals we rescue move on to foster care and adoption with another rescue, we don't receive income from adoption fees. We really do rely entirely on your donations. RLRR is a volunteer-run organization with no salaried staff. Please help as you are able.

If you haven't received our flyer pictured here, please sign up for our mailing list at http://eepurl.com/IDQZX

Raphael's first Christmas!

UPDATE FROM FOSTER MOM:
Raphael 13-420 came into RAGOM (Retrieve A Golden Of Minnesota) a little over a week ago from Red Lake Rosie's Rescue as a stray found at a garbage site. He is slowly learning about how great life and toys are! He's still shy with people, but is developing into a wild man when he's around other dogs! Thank you for saving this sweet pup! We promise to find him a wonderful forever home!  Learn all about Raphael on the RAGOM website HERE.

12/20/2013:
Is this boy cute or what?! He cocks his head to the side whenever he hears a funny noise. Those ears of his have a mind of their own sometimes and they give him so much personality!

Raphael has two new requirements - a fence and another dog - in his forever home. As we have gotten to know him more, we see how he interacts with us with and without our dogs around. He is shy and reserved when they aren't around, but is a wild and happy puppy when they are. Our two resident dogs are teaching him how to trust us and about everything new to him (like living indoors). If my dogs aren't around, he would much rather hang out in his puppy pen than be out interacting with me and his environment. But, luckily, he is getting a lot better already and I think that with another confident dog for him to model after, he will grow up to be a happy and socialized dog.

Potty training is a work in progress, but I feel like he is doing a lot better! Most nights he can hold it all night, but he has cried a few nights around 3 am needing to go outside. He has had a few accidents during the day even though I let him out every hour or so when I'm home. I think he gets so busy playing outside that he sometimes forgets about what he needs to do when he goes outside! During the work day, I come home at lunch to let him out. He is in the puppy pen during the day, and I put down puppy pads down for him to use if he needs to. Some days he does use them, other days he doesn't have any accidents. I have a very easy schedule the next few weeks with the holidays, so it will be a great opportunity to work on his potty training.

Raphael was neutered today and got his rabies vaccine and distemper booster. He will need one more distemper booster in 3-4 weeks, then he will be good for that one for another year. He was quiet on the way home after his surgery, but he is feeling very comfortable and acts like nothing happened. He is not enjoying going on to potty on a leash or that I'm making him stay in the puppy pen to rest, but at least he doesn't have to wear the cone of shame (yet)!

We are working on training and he already knows how to sit for treats! He takes treats very nicely. I switched his food (he didn't like the Wellness puppy) to Taste of the Wild High Prairie puppy and he loves it! He has gained 2 pounds in the past week. With proper nutrition, he has grown quite a bit taller, too!

If you are interested in Raphael, please contact your placement advisor! He is a very special puppy and he will make some lucky family very happy!





12/21/2013:
Dear Santa,

This is my very first Christmas! I have a stocking hung here next to the others. FM has been telling me all about the great things you brought Cadence, Finn and Vinnie last year. I’ve been a very good boy, even though I’m just a baby. I don’t chew on shoes, I don’t destroy anything in the house except for my toys, I try not to potty on the carpet, and I don’t fight with my foster brothers... well, except when we play fight!

I could ask for toys, treats, bones, or even a new bed. All of that would be nice, but there is just one thing that I want. Can you bring me my forever family? Please, Santa? I love it here, but I really want a family and home of my very own. I promise to love my family forever and always be a good boy.

Love always,
Raphael

Koda

Another Red Lake Rosie's Rescued dog sends photos from home:

Oliver!

Rescued by Red Lake Rosie's Rescue and fostered by Feline Rescue, Oliver is thankful at Christmas and every day for his new home.

Ariel finds her home

Do you remember the dog Ariel from Redby who was abandoned at the Red Lake garbage dump last summer? She was found by Avis and brought to the Red Lake Rosie's Rescue a few days before delivering pups. She started delivering the night before going to Jean Rice, at Carver Scott and then had more puppies on the transport. Check out the original blog post.  Here's the great update and pic.

Karen

VERY PREGNANT ARIEL

Hi Karen, here's a photo of Maggie Mae (Ariel) with her new family.

They're a young married couple, and they were soo excited to have Maggie join their family.

Jackie grew up with Springer spaniels and they're both going to take her to obedience classes.

I'm soo happy for Maggie!Jean 

ARIEL AND HER NEW FAMILY

DENISE NOTES:

Check out Ariel's post-puppies slim figure! Way to go!!

Greetings from RLRR Neko, aka Bluesy

NOTE FROM ADOPTER: My name is Kadie, I have sent you some pictures of my Red Lake creation Neko, aka Bluesy. 

I adopted him from Pet Haven at the end of May this year. He's about 9 months old. 

Thank you! 

NOTE FROM DENISE:
I suspect this pup may still be growing into his EARS!!

Rupert/Regi: Another dog rescued from the dumpster

UPDATE FROM FOSTER MOM MARY W:

Rupert (fka Regi) was adopted November 2009. (Read our first blog post here; he was our "Trash to Treasure" dog.) He was my foster right before Lorna. I first met him when I visited Red Lake Rosie's Rescue with Jessie M and then a month later he was ready for rescue, so I fostered him. Easiest foster yet (but smelliest!)

RUPERT'S MOM SAYS:
"Just wanted to say I am so thankful to have him in our life ! Thanks for your part!"

M

Please donate to RLRR while we have matching funds available!

It is time for our annual Holiday fundraiser for Red Lake Rosie's Rescue. We have matching funds available again from the Lawson Foundation ($5000) and Friends of Flicka ($2000). If we can raise $7000, we will receive the matching funds for a total of $14,000!!

We especially need to raise money this year because the grants we have been using to fund our spay/neuter clinics each year are no longer available. As always there are the costs to care for the animals at the shelter and to provide needed medical care.

Since nearly all of the animals we rescue move on to foster care and adoption with another rescue, we don't receive income from adoption fees. We really do rely entirely on your donations. RLRR is a volunteer-run organization with no salaried staff. Please help as you are able.

If you haven't received our flyer pictured here, please sign up for our mailing list at http://eepurl.com/IDQZX

Happy Holidays from Zoey!

Happy Holidays from Zoey (formerly Harley) from the three amigos at Red Lake Rosie's Rescue four years ago!!

Carma & friends visit RLRR

CARMA SAYS:

 I have tried to go and help Karen out for one afternoon, every couple of weeks. 

Shelly Kofstad and Dawn Kofstad both joined me on separate weekends! We had a wonderful time.

I was fortunate that I could stay inside and wash food bowls and litter boxes with the cats.

 As you can see I had help from the cutest little guy! 

 Dawn and Shelly helped Karen clean and put fresh hay down in the outside kennels.

KAREN ADDS:
Carma came bearing gifts of warm winter wear she purchased at Polaris including boots, snow pants and coats to keep us warm for the winter. We are so thankful for the warm clothing!

During their visit the cathouse was cleaned, dishes done, and the animals in the outdoor kennels were cared for.

We want to thank Carma, Dawn and Shelly for coming all the way here to help with the shelter.

Sincerely, Karen