Apollo/Cooper: Another of the nine orphaned pups from RLRR

Foster mom Linda received this update on Apollo, now Cooper, another of the nine orphaned pups from Red Lake Rosie's Rescue that went to All Dog Rescue and is now happily settled in his home.

ADOPTER UPDATE:
I just wanted to send you an update on Cooper (Apollo). As cliche' as this may sound, he has really made our apartment feel much more like a home. It took a few days for him to adjust into his new environment, but he settled in quickly and seems to be very comfortable with both Ray and I. 

Potty training is going great! Rarely any accidents inside. He's definitely going through a teething phase but understandably so.

We have him signed up for "Puppy Kindergarden" starting the second week in December. This is at our local pet resort in Mankato. They bring in multiple trainers and teach them the basic puppy lessons such as socialization with other dogs, potty training, standard commands and teething.

We are more than happy with our decision to make Cooper a part of our home. He has such a vibrant personality and is filled with love. 

Every day is a new adventure with him and we are so incredibly happy to have him here with us.

Sincerely,

R & R

Such handsome dogs!!

Three of these four dogs came from Red Lake -- Remember their formal portraits from last year?. They have had the chance to achieve their full potential and they are obviously happy and healthy (See this previous post with the Red Lake BEFORE photos of Dylan and Phoenix/Cinnamon). A BIG Thanks to their adopters and our supporters and rescue partners like Act V who make happy endings like this possible!!

NOTE FROM ADOPTERS:
I'd like to wish you a very Merry Christmas again this year!

Attached is a 2011 Christmas Card from 3 Red Lake angels. They are all doing very well - they all love to play in the snow (now that we got a little!).

Phoenix (aka Cinnamon) is teaching Casey to hunt rabbits - it seems to be her life long dream!

Luckily she hasn't caught any, but she's teaching Casey to stand very still and look in the distance - it's funny seeing them standing together, almost with identical stances!

Dylan is doing well too - he prefers to sit and watch them - chasing things doesn't interest him. He'd prefer to "supervise"!

Apollo still tries to chase his tail and is beginning to bark (thanks to Casey, who is teaching Phoenix to bark too!). She never barked before Casey taught her how! It's so fun to watch them learn from each other!

I've attached some other "fun" pictures of them too!

They are such a joy - thank you so much for saving them! I admire the energy and determination you have to save these beautiful animals.

Have a very Merry Christmas and blessed New Years!

Love,
C~ & T~

Merry Christmas from some Red Lake dogs!

Three of these four happy dogs are special needs dogs/pups that found their home with Tammy & Cliff. We want to thank Dr. Veronica Bartsch and her staff for saving them and finding them this great home.

The three from Red Lake are: Dylan who was not able to walk on his hind legs; Phoenix who was found with puppies, starving, full of mange, and shy; and Casey who came into a clinic with head development problems.

It is such a great story and makes all our work worthwhile.

Karen RLRR

Hi Karen! Thought I'd send you a Christmas greeting from several dogs - three from the Red Lake reservation.

CASEYCasey (the pup whose skull wasn't completely formed) is doing very well.
His skull has fused together, so he's back to running and playing like a
normal pup! He's affectionately called the "little construction
worker" since he's a big, solid puppy - and will try to go through things instead of around. He's got a lot of energy, but will only play with approved toys. I have stuffed animals around that he won't touch - he's very bright! He's about 11 months now.

PHOENIXPhoenix (aka Cinnamon) has become Casey's mom, and is constantly playing with him, but also is the disciplinarian. She went to obedience class this year and has passed her Canine Good Citizenship test! We're so proud of her! She is such a sweetheart, and quite a hunter. She's caught mice and loves to teach Casey how to chase squirrels. She's teaching him every day (is that good?) :-). From our guess, she's 3 years old.

DYLANDylan is doing very well, too, and loves to play with Casey. He has several nicknames "The Prince", "The Doctor", "The Scientist". He's very respectful of everyone and won't discipline Casey (that's Phoenix's job!), but will play fight with him lying on the floor for hours. He's become quite the talker.I'm thinking Casey may be learning this vocalization from him!. :-). He has become quite the prim and proper gentleman. He also went to obedience class this year and passed his Canine Good Citizenship test! He did so well! Dylan is 2 years old now and is starting to tease.(terrible 2's?)

APOLLOApollo has taken the role of "Uncle" to Casey. He occasionally tries to play with Casey, but I think Casey is still a little awed by Apollo's size, and will just wiggle his butt like crazy and try to give him kisses. It's pretty comical. Apollo is almost 10 - and still chasing his tail!

Thank you for everything you do for these animals. They are so precious.
Have a safe and Happy Christmas & New Years!

T&C