Chessy and her babies

Chessy was rescued by Carol Priest several weeks ago. She found her on the road with one dead pup. She wondered what might have happened to her other pups, but decided she better rescue Chessy and take her to the Red Lake Rosie shelter.

CHESSYOne day a couple of weeks later I got a call that there were 3 stray pups in a lady's yard in that same area. Tony went to the location and caught one of the pups, who I named Veda, and brought her to the shelter. She was VERY scared and went off to a foster mom in Bemidji for socialization.

VEDAThe other two hid in a woodpile and were very hungry and tick infested, but could not be caught. Carol persistently went to the woodpile every day to feed and coax the two pups. Finally, she caught them.

VICTOR AND VINCENTChessy went out on a transport May 2nd was treated for heartworm by Pet Haven---They just love her.

Her 3 pups Veda, Victor and Vincent went out on a transport 2 weeks later to ARVSS in Wisconsin.

Thank you to Carol, Tony, Pet Haven, ARVSS, Tom, Nancy, Barbara, Geri, DeeDee, and all the people who support RLRR in one way or another to make a happy ending like this possible for Chessy and her kids!!

Karen RLRR

Update on Sarge

Turns out, Sarge was taken in by Animal Ark and we got a quick response to Mike's inquiry yesterday. I LOVE to know that people are reading the blog!

Hi Karen: On the RLR blog Mike was looking for information on Sarge. Please let him know we all are in love with him!

Unfortunately, he did test positive for heartworm so we can't take him for any long walks. He is doing well otherwise and adjusted very well. Ark has not put a picture up yet - seems like we are getting more returns than adoptions these days - sure hope that trend turns around soon!

Judy (another Red Lake dog) got put on hold for adoption last Saturday. She was supposed to get spayed tomorrow but unfortunately she has developed a little digestive problem (no, she just tested neg. for parvo!!) so we are going to wait until she is eating and pooping solids again. Going to go feed her a hamburger mixture right now.

Jamie will go in tomorrow for her spay - hopefully we can find a home for her sooner than later - she is such a little instigator and a talker - love her though!

Take care - Linda

Choo and Choo too

A black dog, named Choo arrived at the shelter 2 days before the clinic started. He was a very nice juvenile dog who was surrendered, and had not been neutered and had no immunizations. We gladly took Choo and planned on getting him neutered and get his shots at the upcoming clinic.

CHOOWell- poor Choo was ill the morning I loaded him to go to the clinic. By time the vet got to him in the lineup, he clearly was not well. He was tested for parvo and was positive. He began his battle against this sickness and was placed in an isolation area. Colleen and Carol walked him and kept an eye on poor Choo.

The same day- a small black pup came in to the clinic and was also sick. He was tested and also had the virus. So both of the boys were in the isolation area and we all hoped they would make it. The vets did feeding of water under their skin each day to prevent dehydration.

CHOO TOOWe are sad to report that Choo did not overcome the virus, but happy because the little black pup did. I named him Choo Too. He is now at the uphouse at the shelter. He is a very wonderful pup and he is eating normally, putting on weight, and I will have him tested and almost certain he will test negative this week.

I wanted you all to know that Choo Too survived and has hope for a good life.

Thank you Carol, Colleen and vets for your support for these two little ones.

Karen RLRR

Mike sends thanks and seeks news of Sarge

Hey all. Mike here, most of you know me but those who don't I'm the one who helps out with the chores and whatever other tasks Karen needs done at the shelter.

MIKE WITH SARGE IN FOREGROUNDI just wanted to say a big THANK YOU to all who helped on the last 2 clinics. I'm sorry I did not make it in for them but I had to hold down the fort at the shelter while Karen was gone. The help and supplies and the medical care are so much appreciated. All the clinics that have been done since RRLR has been around have made a big difference for the reservation.

I used to go to the ALC program Karen taught in Red Lake for awhile a few years ago. Back then, I swear that just about everywhere you looked a small pack of stray dogs would be running around, but now, in just 3 years, that number of dogs I see when I go through the reservation is way down.

Thank you everyone who has helped out.

SARGEAlso, I wanted to ask for anyone who has any information on Sarge (the large brindle colored mix dog) who was transported on May 31st to please update us. I was really attatched to him but knew deep down I could not provide a good enough home for him. I miss the boy and any information on him would be much appreciated.

Thanks a lot and I hope everyone is doing well!

Mike Wilson

Vizsla from clinic adopted

Hello everyone,

I have been fostering the vizsla Bonnie/Dolly but I call her Honey since picking her up from Red Lake Rosie Rescue after the May clinic. The club had an experienced vizsla owner, Kyle, ready and anxious to see her. They tragically lost their vizsla a couple of months ago and were ready for a companion. I spoke with Kyle a number of times, he was exchanging emails with I think Karen. Kyle came to see her here Tuesday night, Kym interviewed him Wednesday, and he and his girls came back today and took her home. A photo is attached.
Honey was a sweet delight. Loved very human she met; my vet wanted us to let him know if we didn't home her as he'd find a home. She was great on a leash, good retriever, rusty on obedience but good at "come" and "give". Calm here, yard, car, vet and store and loving every stranger she met. She ate well, was housebroken, and no major health issues (an ear infection). The only issue we had with her is some jumping up and some separation anxiety. Kyle is aware and sympathetic; he is a kind man and his children were gentle and sweet.

Honey was great with the girls, crawled into each of their laps and thoroughly licked their faces. I showed them how Honey likes to play tug and they did that with her.

Kyle promised to keep us updated and knows he can call Kym or me with questions or concerns.

Thanks everyone for your support.

D

Colleen's comments on clinic

Hi everyone- for those of you who noticed your emails were less from me for the past week I was up north at the latest Red Lake Rosie's Rescue spay neuter clinic.... so I thought I would take a minute here and give you all a quick review of the trip.

This clinic was with ANIMAL ARK'S NEUTER COMMUNTER and AKIN HILLS PET HOSPITAL vets working on the animals. I am unsure of the total numbers but quite a few animals were fixed- and the majority of the folks who brought in their animals seems pretty responsible and genuinely grateful for the service. RLRR made a concious decision to limit vet care/ shots etc to people who got the animals spayed or neutered. This was done to limit the "free" shots to breeders and the gang bangers who breed pitties and other dogs for resale.

There were a number of sad stories and while I don't want you all in tears, these dogs deserve mention. There were 2 parvo cases. This is the first time I've seen parvo come to the clinic and one of them did not make it. He was a lab x about a year old and just couldn't pop back even tho he was given meds and fluids. The younger dog was still doing ok when we left on Sunday.

There were 2 dogs euthanized because of dog/ car injuries more severe than could be rectified. A third dog- a mother of 12 puppies had a fractured leg and she left for Akin Hills Pet Hospital with the vet on Saturday. Hopefully she will do ok, and her puppies were taken to ARK.

There is a dog named Bubba you can see on the RLRR blog who is a white american bull dogx of some sort- very sweet dog- more than 1/2 starved and in need of TLC. He's going to be a strong- very big lug so will need someone large enough to handle him and some training. He has heart worm so will need a fairly quiet space to land. He is absolutely gorgeous tho- and we were lucky to get him away from the folks who had him.

The worst case came in Saturday when a fellow brought in 2 dogs. One- BARNEY a 3 year old St. Bernard so starved he couldn't stand and had a front leg injury. The guy wanted to neuter him, and was surprised we couldn't consider it with him in that condition. [ he said he was sick] and when we got him inside he was a rack of bones. We groomed him / de ticked him and fed him hourly. We evacuated him out the next morning to the chagrin of his "human". Send good thoughts to Barney he is going to need them.

Barney came in with Peaches. A CHOW with 4 years of matted hair/ bugs/ ticks etc. that it took myself, and another woman 3 straight hours to shave off. This dog unfortunately was reclaimed by this man and now lives back on site with a person who DOESNT HAVE A CLUE.

as you can tell there were some pretty good highs and lows at this one- I can't express how hard and rewarding this work is- and so if any of you are considering it-please go up sometime and help. There are never enough hands on deck and the work is hard. There is indoor camping at the warehouse, really NICE COTS and a special thank you to all who donated towards them... they are wonderful and will see alot of use!
there are showers and alot of really good food!! thanks to Linda R and Claudia~! Anyway- while it isn't easy it's still a good few days of animal work and you are always welcome!

stay tuned to the RLRR web site and blog space and you can keep up with the animals we have saved!

thanks all-

Colleen
CARE

The Saint

Lauren's comments from the May Spay/Neuter Clinic

Mike and I drove up on the weekend for the last part of the spay/neuter clinic. It was a great experience for both of us as this was our first clinic. The volunteers and medical staff all worked so hard for the many animals that were brought in. One animal in particular really pulled on my heart strings.

Barney was brought in by his owner who wanted him to get neutered. Even at 104 lbs., this St. Bernard was so underweight that he could barely even stand on his own. His shoulder blades, ribs, and hip bones all protruded through his thick coat of fur. Barney was so weak that his large head hung low and any movement took great, pain stricken effort.
Barney was set up on a pile of blankets where we fed him hourly. Even though it took a lot of effort for him to eat, he gobbled it all up. He had to be lifted on to a rolling cart in order to take him outside to go to the bathroom. From the way he hobbled around, it was obvious that his joints were causing him severe pain.
Looking into his sad, droopy eyes almost broke my heart. To make him feel better, we cleaned his dirty ears, picked easily over 100 ticks off his skin, and brushed him. Even though he did not have enough energy to wag his tail, we could all tell that he loved having his head and ears massaged.

The vet determined that Barney is heartworm and Lyme disease positive. His joint pain may be due to the Lyme’s, so hopefully that will improve when he is treated for the disease.
We transported Barney down to the cities, where DeeDee will be taking good care of him in her home. He deserved a new name for his new lease on life, so now he will be going by Orion. It will be a long road to recovery for this boy, but hopefully one day he will be the statuesque St. Bernard that he is meant to be.

-Lauren

NOTE: Dogs like Barney that come to RLRR in such terrible condition require expensive medical care and long-term TLC before they can find a forever home. Red Lake Rosie's Rescue is an all-volunteer organization, entirely dependent on donations to continue this work. Any and all donations of time, money, supplies, etc. are greatly appreciated. These animals don't have a chance without our help.

Denise

UPDATE FROM FOSTER HOME:
We have named the Saint, Orion. I have attached a photo of him on his pile of quilts bed.

Last night, we finally saw a glimmer of improvement, and this morning, too. He sleeps 99% of the time, but gets up to eat three meals a day and to slowly cruise the yard while anointing everything. Even deathly weak, he is an intact male! He even lifted his leg on the chair in which I was sitting.

Most of the time he can rise on his own, but he still needs help sometimes. He has learned to cry for us to come and help him when he can't get up, which is fine except for midnight, 2am, 4am, etc. His joints are very painful, but his foot is getting better.

He is sooo sweet and loves having his ears rubbed. His body is still too painful to touch, though. He likes all of the other dogs, especially the little ones, who aren't too sure about him.

Thanks for saving him.
DeeDee-