Paxton/PacMan update

Hi All, It's time for Paxton's annual update. It's been 2 years since Pac joined our family. He is still reaching milestones.

This year he has learned to "ask". When one of Pac's toy rolls under furniture, he will come find me and start barking. I follow him to where it's stuck and give it to him.

He now barks to come in when finished doing his business. We use to have to call him in. He is the best snuggler on these cold winter nights! Pac loves his domain!

A daily walk with Dad is enough for him and then he wants to be with Mom, Dad and brother Tugger (10 yr old Pitbull) at home.

We love our big gentle boy and can't image our world without him. Thanks to all of you!!!

Sincerely, Ken and Joanne

Thank you so much Joanne and Ken for adopting and loving PacMan! We will never forget this guy coming up to the shuttle and referring himself at the clinic that summer day- very thin and a very loveable guy even then.

It is so rewarding to see him now! You made my day today!

Karen

Paxton finds a home

ANIMAL ARK BLOG POST:
Thank you to Paxton's family bringing him for a visit and finalizing the adoption!! God bless to your family!

PAXTON & HIS NEW FAMILYFROM KAREN:
Our Dear Paxton got a great home. Paxton has a "brother" - a purebred pitbull that he is learning how to play with and they are doing great. Paxton just "adores" him "mommy" and is always waiting on the bed for her when she get out of the shower - He really did hit the jackpot!

And Dr. Roni Bartsch, one of our clinic vets from Akin Hill Vet Clinic is his vet!

Heidi's visit to RLRR extended by double blizzard

Heidi was our Santa volunteer at Petco. She looks great and the dog looks just a little bewildered.

HEIDI CLAUSHeidi just spend 5 days at RLRR as a volunteer. She arrived on Tuesday, December 28th and left January 1st. The visit was a little longer than had been planned as while she was visiting we got not one but 2 snowstorms!

Thankfully she was here to help with the job of shoveling roofs as we accumulated almost 16 inches of snow and the possibility of roof collapse was evident.

So- we shoveled roofs, and took care of kennels full of dogs, and cats. All the animal care gets twice as hard with large snowfalls.

Heidi was an excellent worker who could climb roofs as well as deal with all the work of the shelter very well.

While here she took care of Moose and Manny, two little surviving pups from a litter of 5 that were brought to the shelter. They had been found in a hole in the ground and had ingested straw. 3 died within 2 days of arrival and our dear Manny died last night on New Year's Eve. We were especially sad because Manny and Moose were scheduled to leave for Act V where they would have gotten help from Dr. Vickie.

After two storms, Heidi left on New Year's day with Calypso and Moose riding out to Act V.
CALYPSO SAYS GOODBYE
LITTLE MOOSE IN FOSTER CAREWe want to thank all the faithful volunteers who come and help at RLRR shelter. They have been a real blessing to the animals!!

Sincerely, Karen

PACMAN/PAXTON
Pac Man aka Paxton went to Animal Ark recently and is now in a foster home to adopt. He gets along well with the resident pitbull and they really like him.
Here's his happy pics. Pac Man always has a smile on his face.
Thank you Ark for taking this wonderful dog and getting him this great home!!

Karen

HEIDI'S COMMENTS ON PAC MAN/PAXTON
I am so glad you sent me this update on my buddy Paxton, aka Pacman.

Although I have been standing up for the animals forever. I have in the last chapter of my life become more directly involved. I have learned that animal rescue takes more than a big heart.

I only mention this because Paxton (Pacman) taught me many things about this. He taught me that it is not as easy as getting an animal off the street or out of a bad situation. Someone has to take responsibility for that animal. Someone has to take care of that animal while it waits for its forever home.

I now understand that sometimes no matter how much you want to do more sometimes you can only hope for the best, send your love and concern and walk away. I know this is not the story for Paxton, but I know his future was an unsure one at times. But also his success and happy ending teaches me another lesson; that sometimes when you feel it inside you just have to try and keep fighting, never give up.

Needless to say, I will remember this handsome boy always and forever. Even having spent little time in each others company, he has become a special boy in my heart. I am happy that I had a hand in giving him a kind of life that he, and all of them, deserve! I am greatful for all the things he has taught me and helped me realize about the animal rescue world.

Paxton’s new chapter is as wonderful a Christmas gift as anyone could hope for.

Hearts & Halos part 1: Last transport of November

Hearts and Halos is a new rescue starting soon in the metro area. Rachel and Cathy came up to Red Lake Rosie's Rescue for a visit on November 27.

Pic 1 is the wonderful cat Boss- a real love bug and Rachel

Pic 2 is a litter of 6 pups that are off to the Animal Ark in the care of Linda Ratay, foster mom

Pic 3 is Percy & Paxton. Percy came in when RLRR got a call a stray pitbull was going to be shot in Redby. He came in quite hungry and with mange. He is very timid and is in need of one to one love and attention. He gained quite a few pounds in the short 2 weeks he was at the shelter and now off to foster care with MN Pitbull Rescue. Paxton (aka Pacman) is a large red pit/mastiff mix also going to the Animal Ark. Pac Man came in weighing 50# and full of cuts all over his body, mange, and starving. He weighs in now well over 100-125#. He has a full growth of hair and is a great guy.

These animals were taken out by Rachel and Cathy of Hearts and Halos when they made the visit on the 27th. They brought many nice blankets, pet beds, litter, and cat and dog kibble. They also brought sweaters and coats for puppies.

They worked very hard during their visit cleaning cat cages, laundry, dishes, and general cleaning in the cathouse.

We had a wonderful time and look forward to working with this new rescue in the future. They love Red Lake animals and are anxious to start taking them in.

Thank you so much Hearts and Halos. The shelter looks much better today and lots of pups and dogs off to a new life.

Peace- Karen Good RLRR

SHY PERCY IS GLAD TO BE IN A WARM FOSTER HOME
Hi Karen,
Everyone fit in the car just fine and were all picked up by Linda and Chloe this morning and afternoon. I have attached some photos from our trip. As you can see, I think Pac and Percy will adjust just fine to indoor life... :)

You have a great facility and it was wonderful to get to meet you in person. Thank you for being so hospitable to us and as always, thank you for all your hard work for the animals!!!!!

Rachel