Thursday, February 23, 2017

Update on Phoenix!

Any longtime followers of the stories of Red Lake Rosie's Rescue will remember Phoenix who came to us in February of 2015, but here is brief history. You can read all our stories about him by searching for "phoenix" on this blog.



It was truly a miracle that Clayton was hauling his garbage to the dump and found this puppy howling and trying to get out of a burning dumpster. Clayton pulled the puppy (now called Phoenix) from the fire and called the DNR who transported him to RLRR. Clayton took the photo above of Phoenix charred and sitting in the snow and trash.


We were very thankful that ACT V Rescue & Rehabilitation was willing to take him almost immediately.


Phoenix was gently shaved and his wounds were tended until he was ready for surgery to patch his burned skin.


His physical healing took months


He wore a cone and special suits to protect his skin.


It was a very painful process as is any recovery from burns.


He also had extensive training to help modify his sometimes unpredictable behavior.


Ultimately, he went to Higher Ground Animal Sanctuary to live where he has room to run and play with other dogs.


UPDATE FROM ACT V RESCUE AND REHABILITATION:
Here is a picture of Phoenix from December 2016. (Posted on Christmas Day. :-)
He is doing well at Higher Ground Animal Sanctuary (Where we *stole* his picture.) Their website is: http://www.highergroundanimalsanctuary.org
We ensured his safety and well-being for the rest of his life, and he lives like a King! They love him to bits and pieces.


Friday, February 10, 2017

Sisu, formerly Rush, now her life is Perfect


UPDATE FROM HER CO-WORKER:
"Karen Good, this is Sisu (aka Rush who someone tried to choke) ready for a trip to her family's cabin. What a lucky dog!

She comes to work several days a week; she is the office dog! She has a great owner and is having an amazing life. It was a great save all the way around."

SEE ORIGINAL BLOG POST HERE.
On September 4th, 2012, it was getting dark and a car arrived with two dogs which they wanted to surrender.
RUSH AT RLRR
They were in pretty fair shape, except we noticed the next day that Rush had a raspy way of breathing. We saw a scar on her throat which had healed and a few scrapes on her head and rump.

Another "broken" animal I thought, and wondered who would take this girl? She was a very nice dog and deserved a good home.

Thankfully, All Dog Rescue stepped up and took Rush. A vet visit determined that Rush had laryngial paralysis and nothing needed to be done right away. Her heart and lungs are good and she can have normal activity. She is super sweet and friendly and her foster dad already adores her.

We are so happy that our rescue friends do not expect animals in perfect physical condition, and in so doing are finding perfect animals in many other ways!

Sincerely, Karen RLRR


Monday, February 6, 2017

Raven, another three-legged RLRR pup, is adopted, too!

Raven was the puppy that came to Red Lake Rosie's Rescue crying from the pain of a badly injured leg. See earlier post HERE.


He went to foster care with Carver Scott Humane Society and his leg had to be amputated, but he is recovering well and has already been adopted into a loving forever home. What a lucky boy after all!


Our thanks to Jean at Carver Scott!

Karen
RLRR


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