Blessings: Pearl, Winter, Aiden

NOTE FROM ADOPTERS:
January 1, 2015

As we all begin to take our first steps into the New Year I thought I would recount my blessings thus far, one final time. These thoughts turn to the wonderful efforts of Karen, RLRR and the many volunteers.

To all who have known and loved animals, there is possibly nothing more troubling than seeing an animal abused, neglected or suffering from an injury, cold or hunger. Sadly, Red Lake Rosie’s Rescue knows all too well these conditions and more. I am forever amazed by Red Lake Rosie’s, Karen Good and the work that Karen has accomplished, and is accomplishing each day all on behalf of those who have no voice in their own struggles. I have and will continue to support Karen in her efforts to end the misery of countless helpless and truly hopeless animals.

I have adopted 3 Red Lake Dogs. I currently share my life with two. The two I have now, Aiden and Winter however would never have been a part of my life were it not for the first, Pearl.

It is fair to say that my entire involvement with Red Lake Rosie’s is the result of one animal, Pearl. Pearl was a dog that would quite honestly change my life forever. As you are able to see in her before and after photographs Pearl was finally able to share the beauty she had always had on the inside with those who saw her from the outside. Never would this have been possible were it not for Karen Good and Red Lake Rosie’s Rescue.

The second set of photographs share the story of “Winter” as he was brought to the clinic and thankfully given the chance to become the dog he is today.

Aiden and pup

Our third dog, Aiden, is an equally beautiful little shepherd who was rescued in the month of February, with a litter of pups, all frozen, save one, “Solo”. Solo ultimately found a home with a police officer and his family.

While the stories of my three are not terribly unique, it clearly demonstrates what is possible. Karen inspires others; she is a beacon of hope, a motivator to all who witness her work and demonstrates that one person is able to make a difference, one dog at a time and also, what is possible for dogs like Pearl, Winter and Aiden

Warm thoughts for 2015,
C&J

NOTE FROM KAREN:
It takes a village to rescue these animals and thank you to our local Board, Polly, Jo, Carol and our metro support team, all the rescues that take animals, financial supporters, transporters, and clinic providers.

Thanks to all for RLRR!
Karen
PREVIOUS RLRR BLOG POSTS FEATURING PEARL:
http://redlakerosie.blogspot.com/2008/03/pearl-aka-elsa.html
http://redlakerosie.blogspot.com/2009/10/rest-in-peace-pearl.html
WINTER:
http://redlakerosie.blogspot.com/2014/03/2014-pet-expo-howling-success.html
AIDEN:
http://redlakerosie.blogspot.com/2010/03/dog-stories-beyond-march-clinic.html

Aiden/Bruno: Healthy and Home

After spending a year on a chain which grew into his neck, Aiden, now Bruno, was rescued by Polly of Red Lake Rosie's Rescue and then transferred to All Dog Rescue where John fostered him. See original blog post HERE.

It was discovered there that Bruno also suffered from heartworm, which was treated. 

BRUNO DURING HEARTWORM TREATMENT

We are all happy that today was his lucky day- no more tight chain, starvation, and isolation.  Look at how beautiful he looks now!

UPDATE FROM FOSTER JOHN:

Bruno got adopted!! His new family met him at All Dog Rescue's adoption event today and they were immediately smitten (actually, everybody who met Bruno couldn't get enough of him - he was a huge hit).

His new family includes a canine older brother for him to hang with. Congrats Bruno! You deserve an amazing new life.

BRUNO & HANK

Aiden: embedded chain around his neck

On February 25th a call came to Red Lake Rosie’s that a dog was witnessed in the community chained up- and the chain was growing into the neck! Red Lake Rosie’s rescue team went into action.

Polly answered the call and went to rescue a very sweet male dog, she named Aiden. It was as if he would bow to Polly showing appreciation for his rescue!

Aiden was also in malnourished and dehydrated condition. Polly was able to get custody of Aiden and drove him to the vet where he got immediate care for his wound.

These photos attest to the fact that Aiden suffered a long time to have a wound of this depth and size on his neck. Not only did Aiden suffer the cold and hunger, but also a chain digging into his frail neck!

Thank you Polly for rescuing Aiden. He will not have to suffer anymore thanks to you. Thank you to the supporters who help pay vet bills and to the rescues and transporters who help dogs like Aiden move to a loving home after months of suffering. Also to the donors of food and other supplies for the sheltering of the animals while they are healing.

NECK WOUND AFTER CLEANING AND SHAVING HAIR

Aiden transformed

AIDEN (NOW MAX)

Aiden, a little shepherd mix, arrived on May 9, 2013 at the Red Lake Rosie’s shelter. Nancy and Tom met Karen at Animal Care Clinic to get the little fellow with skin lesions and balding fur from the Cass Lake area.  Poor Aiden had demodex mange and had no where he could go.

AIDEN ON ARRIVAL AT RLRR

Leech Lake Legacy and Red Lake Rosie partnered to help Aiden get healed and get an adoption opportunity.

AIDEN AFTER 4 WEEKS AT RLRR

What a lovely boy he has become in 3 short months with daily ivermectin, antibiotics, fish oil and vitamins, plus a great diet of donated grain free dog kibble. Aiden turned out to be a very lovely dog and now has silky fur and you would never guess that he had ever had mange.

AIDEN AFTER 8 WEEKS AT RLRR

Aiden (now Max) left Sunday, August 18th for All Dog Rescue and foster care with John Rossakis, who made a special trip to help at the shelter, prepare for the clinic and to personally transport Aiden to his home in Minneapolis. I was sad to see him go as he is a very easy dog to get attached to, but so happy that he is going to a great rescue. I want to thank John for taking many foster dogs from Red Lake. John said he has fostered 39 dogs from various places including Red Lake so far which is commendable.

This story is to remind us never to lose hope when it looks hopeless. Aiden is a testimony to that fact!! We love you, Aiden!

Karen

AIDEN AND JOHN

UPDATE FROM JOHN:
We made it back in good time and Aiden is settling in very nicely. I re-named him Max, he likes that name. He's getting along great with all the other animals, he's a very sweet boy. Seems to already be getting the hang of housetraining!

Dog stories beyond the March clinic

FLUFFY SHEP PUPS WENT TO ANIMAL ARKOftentimes, the clinic vets, techs, rescues, and volunteers end up taking animals surrendered at the clinic back with them for continued care, rescue placement or adoption. This clinic was no exception. I thought you'd like to meet a few of those dogs and the stories I got from the people who were there.

IGOR
Karen: On the last day of the clinic, Polly brought in this little small breed dog that she found on the highway with some larger dogs after it. She saved the little guy and brought him to the clinic.

IGOR
Volunteer: Igor had damage to one eye and Dr Roni thought the eye had ruptured for whatever reason. No one claimed the dog and no one stepped up to take on the care of this dog, so who do you think he went home with? Dr Roni! Yay!! Thank you for taking on the care for this poor soul!

Dr. Roni did surgery on Monday, removing his right eye, neutering him, removing a dewclaw, and retained deciduous teeth. As of this morning you would never know he had been through all that. He is bouncing around like nothing happened. He is a very sparkly little character!

AIDEN & HER PUP ASHLEY:
Karen: I got a call late one night that a dog had strayed into a yard and was having puppies. It was very cold and the next day when I went to get them, all the pups were frozen solid except one -- a little male I named Ashley. I named the juvenile shepherd mom Aiden and took the two to the shelter where they stayed until the clinic. Animal Ark took the little pair with them when they left and Aiden is receiving heartworm treatment.

Volunteer: Aiden is incredibly sweet and happy and wagged her tail anytime anyone came near her during the clinic. She got loose one night at the clinic and you should have seen her beeline right into Karen's lap!

SPECIAL ED
Volunteer: Special Ed's family brought 2 other dogs in and when a volunteer was helping them get the dogs out of the car, the volunteer asked about the pup. The owners said nah, he's too young and the other dogs had just attacked him. They had to talk them into letting him get checked out and neutered. It wasn't until examination that they learned that he had a deformity to his skull.

COCONUT HELMET FOR SPECIAL EDEd had a puncture wound on top of his head and, upon further examination, Dr. Roni discovered he has a soft spot on his head and his skull is separated halfway down his nose. They will be building him a helmet to prevent further injuries--the coconut shell was just a joke :-) Unfortunately he will need to be in a helmet for the rest of his life, but, on the bright side, vet tech Lindsay from Akin Hills Animal Hospital plans to care for him in her own home!

MY GUY

FROM ANIMAL ARK BLOG:So, it seems each trip we make up to Red Lake, we bring back a dog that was injured by being hit by a car. This one seems to be the lucky guy! This young boy was supposedly hit by a truck and was brought in by a 16 year old boy. We originally thought there may be a pelvis fracture or something with his hip . . . couldn't know without x-rays, so we decided we'd bring him back to the shelter and manage his pain in the meantime.

Each day he felt better and seemed to be using his back legs more. When we returned, and were unloading the Neuter Commuter, we found him in the drivers seat waiting for yet another trip? Dr's are thinking he had a deep muscle bruise or bone bruise, but he seems to be recovering well! We'll monitor him over the next few days, but it appears that he will be ready to find a new home once he is neutered and all health concerns are tended to! I call him "My Guy" - but he'll have a real name soon!

RED SHEP PUPS WENT TO ANIMAL ARK