Fiona, Part II

FROM LISA:
On September 27th, I met Tom and Nancy for a transport of animals from Red Lake Rosie's Rescue to the cities, my truck was quite full and there was one more dog to squeeze in. Since there was no way her kennel was going to fit, I said to Tom and Nancy, "This one's riding shotgun with me" and so she did.

As I do with every transport, we had long conversations. It's quite amusing, and Fiona was truly listening. We became instant buddies. As we got closer to the humane society, I said to her, "What do ya think?" Our eyes just locked...and let's just say, we blew past her stop, and I'm so glad we did!!!

I was very nervous as we approached home, not knowing anything about her past, I was a little concerned how she would be with my other two dogs and cat.

She was very frightened to come in the house and didn't eat for almost a week. When I brought her to our vet, she was treated for Lymes disease and an intestinal worm that's not much seen here in the Cities. I had to give her a huge syringe of medication orally for ten days, but she was so good with that.

After trying 15 different foods, I finally nailed it...rabbit from Chuck and Don's Pet Food Outlet. It figures because it was the most expensive choice! HaHaHa! Now she's eating what the other dogs eat and rabbit just for a treat.

She gets along with all my other buddies, and yes, she made it in the house after a few pushes and is just loving it!!! It was funny watching her cross the threshold. At first she cowered severely when I would put her on a leash, but now she can't wait for walks.

FIONA/SHEBA, LISA, MARLYS

I truly believe for Fiona (now named Sheba), it's like Christmas morning every time she wakes up on her big comfy couch. She is so appreciative of her new family...that's what I just love about all these wonderful dogs that come into our lives from the reservation.

Thank you, Karen Good, for your kind and generous heart.

LM~

Fiona, Part I

Fiona arrived as a very frightened girl on Memorial Day from the town of Red Lake. She arrived with another scared little puppy. They were put in kennels and so began their healing.

Fiona would not leave the kennel at first despite urging. Finally after a week, I opened the kennel door and let her come out as she felt safe and comfortable. Little by little she inched her way out, and although she was aloof, finally made friends with some of the other dogs.

It was soon discovered that she already had been spayed at one of our clinics, but a test sadly showed she was positive for heartworm. She was treated at the Cornerstone Vet and after waiting several weeks was retested and was negative. She was scheduled to go to a humane society.

But Fiona's life took a turn on the transport. Read tomorrow's post to learn what happened!

Karen

Extreme winter rescue for Sheba and pups

Sheba and her newborn litter of puppies were in a small culvert about 18 inches in diameter in Ponemah.  The people who owned the home and driveway wanted them out of their culvert.  So began the extreme rescue of this little family by Red Lake Rosie's Rescue.

The snowplow had covered one end of the culvert with 6 feet of snow hardened by the cold winds.  To compound the problem, it was 30-below windchill on that day. Sheba was not about to come out of the culvert and saw us all as intruders who might harm her newborn family. 

 The challenges were great, but Geri and Karen set out to make this rescue.  A roof rake with a long handle, a handsaw, a spotlight, several shovels, a dish with a rope attached and canned food were all tools to get them out of the culvert.

 

Paul and Paula joined us at the site and the team began digging a long tunnel so we would have access with the roof rake.  We sawed off a portion of the roof rake so it would fit in the culvert.  Soon we were able to pull the tiny newborn babies to safety.  

Mama Sheba came out of the culvert and the whole family went to RLRR shelter where they enjoy nice warm straw, blankets, and good  food and water.

 

We are so thankful to make the rescue and all the supporters who provide gas money, tools, straw, igloos, food, and shelter support.

Karen

Black cat buddies: Rocket & Sheeba

These were my foster kitties that came from Red Lake Rosie's Rescue and were taken in by Feline Rescue. Adrian (now Sheba) was one of the Vikings kittens; Bounce (now Rocket) came to me as a lonely only stray, but quickly made friends with the Vikings. Here's an update:

SHEEBAI realized that I haven’t sent any pictures for a while. I hope you won’t mind but I did rename Adrian to Sheba. She comes when I call any name including any visitor’s name so she doesn’t seem to mind. And she has some of the mannerisms of my previous cat Sheba so it’s nice to have a Sheba around.

ROCKET & DOG ON A WALKRocket has learned to walk on a leash. He comes running when I pull out his harness and leash as he knows he gets to go outside. Although I’m always close by, I have attached Rocket’s leash to Dakota. My dog slows him down as well as makes him easier to spot.

NO BIRDS?Sheba prefers to stay inside and watch the birds and does not like the harness (just like my previous Sheba).

ROCKET & SHEEBA BFFsThey both are doing great and are having a great time. Thanks for letting me take care of them.

M~