ACT V revisits RLRR

ALISA, CAROLYN, KAREN

On September 29th, Red Lake Rosie's Rescue had the privilege of having ACT V revisit the shelter and Red Lake Reservation.

CAROLYN, KAREN, DR VICKI

Dr. Vickie accompanied by two other founding members, Alisa and Carolyn were our guests. This hardworking group brought canned and dry food and other supplies to the shelter.

Dr. Vickie did examination and treatment of all the shelter animals including the ones who needed most help like Dakota, a golden mix with a leg injury and porcupine quills embedded in that leg.

DAKOTA

She also updated all the vaccinations and made recommendations for medications for those who were healing from mange and other ailments.

FAITH & WOLFIE

OREO

On the 29th, we took a trip to Little Rock, Red Lake and Redby to make home visits to provide treatment and food to animals.

GIRL & OSCAR

We visited Girl the horse and delivered a new mineral block and some special horsefeed which she loved. There we saw Oscar, a dachshund with a sore back. Marvin was very happy for the help and treats we gave his animals.

We went on to Redby to visit Terry and her family. There we saw several cats and dogs that needed vaccinations and delivered food.

Farther up the road we visited Allan and his 3 dogs. Through the years RLRR has worked with Allan and gotten his 3 dogs neutered and spayed; gotten all mange healed; and worked on watering and feeding to make sure the dogs continue to be healthy. Allan and his dogs are very appreciative and enjoy our visits. The dogs were all boosted on their vaccinations.

In the village, we made a visit to Trudy and her family and talked about winter shelters for her dogs. Her son made the request and we will follow up on providing straw for his dogs this winter. The dogs are both neutered through the MN SNAP Program

We went on to visit Mr. Red and the mama of the litter of 4. I had trouble getting the mama in a crate in order to take her to the vet to get spayed. Well to Dr. Vickie it was no challenge. The mama dog was loaded in a crate and was taken to the Gonvick vet the following day and was spayed. We are happy that this dog will have no more unwanted litters! The owner Lulu was very happy with us.

Dr. Vickie, Carolyn and Alisa made many friends in the community and at the shelter. We were sad to see them go when they left on Monday the 30th but were very happy and thankful for all the help they gave to the Red Lake community and animals.

Sincerely, Karen and RLRR

KAREN AND THE PACK

Break the Chain

Life on a chain can be a very lonely one. Dogs are very social animals and when they live on a chain they are isolated and many times forgotten. Many dogs that are chained are not provided clean drinking water and adequate food. Life on a chain is living in misery.

Whenever Red Lake Rosie's Rescue has a chance to spread the word to residents about chaining animals, we do. Classroom presentations always stress the importance of quality of life and ending the cruel chaining that goes on. When I visit people, I always say, “The best way to ruin a good dog is to chain them.” Some people say, this breed is supposed to be chained. I tell them the truth about chaining and why they should stop the practice.

As I went around the rez and it was very hot this past week, NO ONE that I visited had a water source for the animals. I delivered pails and had a water jug. The animals drank, and drank, and drank- all were dehydrated and the temps had soared to over 90 degrees!! The chained animals I saw had NOTHING and no way to look for water or food either. 

ARNOLD

Arnold, a black labbie, lived on a chain before he was surrendered in June- He was malnourished, dehydrated and had mange. He is now healed and happy.

GINGER, MINNIE, OREO

Oreo lived on a chain and came to RLRR after the August clinic. Oero had dehydration, malnourishment and mange. The owner said she was aggressive. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Now that she is off the chain, her real personality can come out. She is friendly, happy, and social.

Ginger lived on a chain and came to RLRR after the August clinic. Ginger had malnourishment, dehydration, one eye put out, and a wound on her side. In a short time, Ginger is healing and off to a foster home.

These are just the recent stories of chained animals. They have so much fun at the shelter romping, running, and playing with one another.

Once the spirit is free, then the healing can began. If you chain your dog, please think about the feeling you might have if you were on a chain. Let’s stop the practice of chaining!

Karen

A special thanks to our friend Benay for the student-generated posters on chaining. I use them in the classroom when we discus the chaining of dogs.