Memorial Day Mini-Clinic

Dr. Vicki of Act V and vet student Lauren came to Red Lake Rosie's Rescue May 26-27 and held a cat neuter clinic as well as helped community and shelter animals.  They provided vaccinations, worming, treatment for ticks, hotspots, allergies, and infections. They were able to neuter 8 cats and helped 6 other animals with major issues. 

VICKI AND LAUREN

 All the shelter animals were examined and medications were reviewed and prescribed. They also organized the RLRR medicine cabinet.

When they left on Monday they transported out a cat Muffet and her newborn litter of 6, and two other cats, Spike and Ty, all enroute to Feline Rescue.  Dr. Vicki also took little Dixie, a pregnant juvenile dog with a broken leg to her rescue, Act V, where she will get the care she needs.

After they left, then Nancy B. arrived with a load of supplies and food for the shelter.  Nancy helped with the chores Monday and Tuesday and left with Duchess, a dog with a severe foot injury going to Pet Haven with Dr. Vickie providing vet services.  Also riding with Nancy was little Blusey, enroute to Pet Haven.  Blusey was found at the Redby garbage dump with Ty the cat by our dear friend Avis. 

NANCY

We are thankful at RLRR for these great volunteers who each do wonderful things to help out the Red Lake animals.  Without all the volunteers we could never provide the services we now are able to.

Karen

Four small dogs need new homes

ABBY

Jeanette has been a friend of Red Lake Rosie’s for years and has volunteered for clinics, worked at the shelter, and has done many transports during that time. 

LITTLE MISS JET

 We send our condolences to Jeanette and her family on the recent loss of her sister, Regina.  Red Lake Rosie’s was honored to have the pleasure to take in 4 small breed dogs that were left when their guardian passed.

SPIKE

 The four including Buddy, Spike, Abby and Little Miss Jet arrived on Tuesday, February 26th and left on March 2nd for two great rescues into foster care.  Spike and Buddy went to Act V while Abby and Little Miss Jet went to St. Francis of Assissi.

BUDDY

 We enjoyed their company in the cathouse for the week, and are hopeful for great homes for all.  Thank you Jeanette for trusting us to place these four dear furballs!

Respectfully, Karen and RLRR

Spike finds his home

Remember the emaciated chocolate lab rescued from a filthy pen that also contained a tiny matching dead pup? (See initial post.) Well, Spike's luck has turned around entirely in his new forever home.

SPIKE & HIS NEW MOMNOTE FROM FOSTER MOM:
Spike (now Mike) got the best home. One of our vet's mothers takes in dogs that need a little extra help. We found out that Spike's back has fused vertebrae (see note below) so he will need vet care. And now he has his own personal care attendant right in his family.

Spike's new owner, R~ is home most of the time, has a huge fenced-in yard, likes to go for walks, and is thrilled to have another dog in her life. Her family all lives close by and they have gatherings at her house often. Spike will be thrilled to greet company -- humans and dogs alike.

I am so happy for Spikey. I loved that boy and would have adopted him myself if I was looking for another dog. He is set for life now, never having to worry about a thing again but maybe which comfy bed to choose for a nap in the sun.

Thanks to Karen & Red Lake Rosie's Rescue for saving him.

Laura
Rescue Buddy Boarding & Beyond

SPIKE'S PREVIOUS LIFENOTE FROM VET:
Spike's's a heck of a dog and my mother loves him. So they're a team from here out.

His hips are great, his back is not. His 7th lumbar vertebrae is fused to his sacrum and he has other significant spondylosis issues. I don't think this is causing him pain at this time but it does probably limit his ability to jump. No neurological issues I can see at this time.

Thanks so much for your help with getting him.

P~

Spike is a "velcro" dog

I'm sure you are anxious for an update on Spike who was starving in a kennel with a little pup who had died. Spike is doing great in his Pet Haven foster home and is ready to find his forever home :-)

FOSTER MOM LAURA REPORTS:
Spike is a perfect gentleman. He has been in a house before because he went right up the stairs which rez dogs normally do not do. And he is housetrained. He knows how to sit and even though he was starved he takes treats very nicely.

He started playing fetch with a toy. It was so cute. He was prancing around like he was having a ball. He loves to nap in the sun and get as many pets as a human's two hands can give.

Spike may have some lasting hip issues because of the malnutrition. We are supplementing his diet and doing some therapy so hopefully he can gain some rear leg muscle tone.

"I will get some pics soon, I LOVE him already.

Spike wants you to know that some days are tough and some days are a nap in the sunshine.

FURTHER UPDATE: I have a hard time getting a good shot of Spike. He is such a velcro dog. (NOTE: A "velcro" dog just won't leave your side :-)

He is doing great. He gets along with all the dogs that come through here. He is at a good weight now and he had his first bath; his coat is very shiny. He will be attending his first Pet Haven adoption this Sat Feb 4th at the Richfield Petco from 11-1pm.

Here is a link to his bio: http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/22110559

Spike & Phoenix, both former Red Lake Rosie's Rescue dogs, now with Pet Haven had the chance to meet and play together recently. Check out the great video of them playing together!

FROM RESCUE BUDDY BOARDING & BEYOND BLOG:
Well, look who came out to play today with our current Pet Haven foster Spike. Phoenix was here for the day and it was heartwarming to see these two having so much fun with each other.

For those of you who do not know these two, both had rough lives not that long ago. Just goes to show how living in the moment can heal the body and the soul.

Who knows maybe they will be seeing even more of each other. Shhh secret plans. more later.

Posted by Rescue Buddy Boarding & Beyond at 8:27 PM, Thursday, January 26, 2012

David & Linda visit and transport

David and Linda visited the RLRR shelter arriving on Friday January 13 and spending THREE days helping take care of cats and dogs. The weather was cold on Friday but warmed up nicely through the weekend.

LINDAWe were busy stripping kennels and dog houses and replenishing with nice clean, dry straw for everyone.

Linda spent time with three semi-feral puppies, Starr, Silver and Saffire who had mange and were malnourished and she made good progress with them. They arrived on Wednesday with their mother, Nokomis (Grandmother) a pure white husky who has mange and sores all over her sides. This little family is tucked in and in the process of healing.

DAVIDDavid took no breaks and spent his time with cats when not busy in the shelter yard.

VICTORIt was espcially a good visit for Linda as she had hoped that Victor, a dog with bad legs, would get help. She had met Victor earlier this fall when weatherizing the kennels, and now she gets to be the one to transport Victor to a foster home with MN Paws under the direction of Dr. Melissa Doeskin. Victor will get the medical care he needs and hopes for a good home.

Three beautiful juvenile cats, Faith, Fern and Fiona went to Pet Haven foster care and Gwen a long haired tortie went to Feline Rescue.

JASMINEJasmine, a very beautiful boxer mix, who had lovely eyes and a personality to match went to All Dog foster care.

Last, but not least, Spike went on to the care of Pet Haven and will never have to suffer again.

Thank you to volunteers, tranporters, rescues that take Red Lake animals, and to all the contributors who send food, supplies, and funds to save these wonderful animals. Without all the help we get we could not do what we do.

Sincerely, Karen and RLRR

Bittersweet rescue: Spike's Story

Spike was hidden away in the corner of a yard, not visible to anyone walking by. His kennel was a small enclosure of fencing. The content of the kennel area was filth, debris and excess of feces.

There was no water or food anywhere. When we found Spike in his kennel, we also found a puppy, dead from starvation.

As you can see in his photos, Spike was also extremely starved and dehydrated. When we offered Spike a small amount of food and lots of water, his tail finally came from between his legs to a high wagging! We were so happy for him!

We took the starved and deceased puppy to our vet for proper “burial”.

Spike has been at Red Lake Rosie's Rescue for two weeks now and is gaining weight and has been neutered and vaccinated. We are so thankful that he leaves for foster care through Pet Haven on Sunday, January 15th.

Thank you to rescues and transporters for helping these animals who would otherwise have little hope for life. You help us make a difference. Spike is so happy to have love, food, water and clean straw to sleep in!

Thank you all,
Karen