RLRR at Rogers' community event

I joined Dino representing Red Lake Rosie's Rescue this year at the annual Fire Department Open House in Rogers, MN. The weather was beautiful and there was a great turnout. Dino's four dogs from Red Lake and my four foster kittens were a big hit.

TWO BIG DOGSTWO LITTLE DOGSThe kittens were playful at times, sleeping when I took their picture and they enjoyed all the attention they got especially from the kids.
FOUR KITTENSAmelia, Serena, Samantha, Daren and their mom, Charlotte, are all available now for adoption on our website: www.redlakerosie.org

Quick Mick's tricks

FROM PET HAVEN DOG BLOG:
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Hunter now Mick Update

A happy tail from Hunter, now Mick, from Red Lake Rosie's Rescue. Mick came in with a "brother" as a stray. His tongue had been partially burned possibly from ingesting some strong chemicals. Sounds like Mick is living the good life now complete with homemade baguettes.

MICK'S FAMILY SAYS:
Thought I would send you an update on Mick. I am not sure you would recognize him. He has a sunny, bright, zany personality and we love him. Although we affectionately refer to him as "Mick the Dick".

We discovered over the 4th of July that he loves to swim. Last weekend my husband and I took him canoeing with us. The picture below was taken just before he jumped out of the canoe. He can swim really really fast when a canoe is chasing him. (Don't worry we figured he would jump and were prepared).

Mick and I are taking obedience classes and he is the worst behaved, I struggle between being mortified and laughing til the tears run down my cheeks. Last Monday, my niece, who is going to cooking school, left me a baguette she had made. Mick not only ate the baguette but managed to find two bags of doggie treats and ate all those too.....

Unfortunately, this occurred between 4-5 p.m. and we had obedience class at 6:30. We were supposed to be working on heel but old Mick was not interested in treats cause his tummy was all nice and full.

We were sent to a quiet corner of the store to work on heeling but it involved crossing the main aisle of Petco. Before I could blink, Mick slipped out of his collar and headed for freedom and the front door. The dog trainer was hot on his heels. Just short of the door Mick turned saw the dog trainer (with the bag of treats) and reversed direction at top speed. He always comes that way but stops just short of bowling you over and throws himself on the ground at your feet. The week before he knocked the entire little barrier they put up around the lesson area over.

I can't be mad at him because he does everything with such joy. He's just one big happy guy. He has learned a lot of things, sit, down, off, no, out, walk, swim, chill, go to bed and we are working on stay and come. We love him to death.

Teasle goes home

Teasle went to her new home today. She waited a whole month for her new guardian to return from an extended overseas trip.

Teasle is such a special cat-mellow, all-seeing, all knowing, an old soul. We'll miss her but are happy she is in her own home with a nice young lady to spoil her rotten.

Here's a picture of her right before she went to her new home -- believe it or not, she had lost 1 lb. in the time she lived with us, but she is a fluffy girl.

Peace to all creatures,
Barbara

...the way to heal society of its violence...and lack of love is to replace the pyramid of domination with the circle of equality and respect. -Manitonquat.

KAREN SAYS:
Beautiful story of how older cats have a great opportunity to be adoptable!! Thank you Barbara for sharing Teasle's story and thank you for giving her such great care!!

Karen

Thanks to Animal Allies in Duluth

CINDYWe had an opportunity for 10 animals to go to Duluth Animal Allies on September 1st. Animal Allies has a great program where Cindy shuttles animals from all over the area to Duluth were they offer low cost neuter/spay. They return the animals to the owner the next day in the rural communities.

FOOD AND TRANSPORTKaren met Nancy and Tom O'Sullivan and received a load of dog food sent by Barbara Olson. Cindy from Animal Allies drove all the way to Bemidji to pick up Miles, Sammy, and Sable, three adult dogs; and several litters of puppies.

SANDY & SANOMASUGAR & SHANTELLESugar and Shantelle are 2 little female shep pups that Avis Laduke rescued from the Redby dump.

LITTER OF THREEThe litter of 3 sheps came from Ponemah at the last clinic.

MILESSABLEHere is a picture of a 5 year old purebred german shep who was surrendered a the clinic. As it turned out she had heartworm and Animal Allies will be treating her!!

SAMMYSammy was a favorite at the last clinic.

Thanks to all,
Karen

RLRR Support Committee meeting TODAY

The metro-area support committee for Red Lake Rosie's Rescue will meet today Wednesday, September 15 at 6:30 at the California Pizza Kitchen in Roseville.

California Pizza Kitchen is located on the upper level, southeast side of Rosedale mall (facing hwy 36), near the movie theater. The address is: 854 Rosedale Center; Roseville, 55113.

If you exit Snelling Av north from hwy 36, then exit County Rd B2, you will get to the mall entrance. California Pizza Kitchen is accessed from the parking lot. You don't have to go inside the mall.

Anyone with an interest in learning more about Red Lake Rosie's Rescue is welcome to attend.

August 28 transport

FIVE HUNGRY PUPSTom and Nancy came out and helped repair kennel doors on Friday, August 27th. The next day they met Karen and Carol in Bemidji on August 28th and took out 13 more animals. They met Barbara Olson in Motley and she went on to the metro. Here are some of the pics of animals that were transferred.

WHITE CLOUDANNIEHere is a litter of 5 puppies from White Earth Reservation that came in as surrenders at the clinic. The word is out about the success of Red Lake Rosie's Rescue, and we are getting requests from Leech Lake and White Earth reservations for help with their homeless animals.

SAMODENHUNTERGUNNERFREYAUPDATE FROM FOSTER HOME:
Hi Karen,

Here are pictures of the five pups. We're really having fun with them. They are very playful and good natured. Seem very healthy today. Take care,

C~

Capella University fundraiser

Capella University staff participates in a Community United campaign every year. Natalie Bernard, chair of the Animal Wellness campaign, chose Red Lake Rosie's Rescue as the recipient of both pet supply donations and monetary donations.

They raised an amazing $3200 for medical expenses at Red Lake Rosie's Rescue and gathered lots of supplies including 407 lbs. of dog food, 131 lbs. of cat good, 185 lbs. of cat litter, litter pans, scoops, toys, Frontline for dogs and cats, rubber bowls and pails, stainless steel bowls, bleach, paper towels, tarps, dog brushes, detergent and two wheelbarrows.

Natalie, her husband Reed and their children loaded up their van and a trailer with all this bounty and delivered it to Karen at the shelter. As Karen said, "It was like Christmas in August!!"

NATALIE'S DESCRIPTION OF THEIR VISIT:
At 5:00 a.m., my husband and I loaded up the items and our two kids for a trip to the shelter. From Big Lake, it was nearly 5 hours. The shelter is on a good space of land, part of it is located on the reservation, but I did not drive through the reservation to get there. I was welcomed by Karen who had already started working on cleaning up puppy pens and dog kennels.

They had just transported 77 dogs in the past two days, so she had been quite busy! I believe there was an­other transport scheduled for today! I met many abused and neglected dogs, as well as sweet puppies who were there with their moms. Some puppies were too fearful to come out of their crates to say hello.

Let’s just say, had my husband not been there, we would have brought a dog home! One of the puppies rescued was found being cut by some teens with a knife, other puppies were rescued from a home with 16 dogs and not one bag of dog food in the house! Some were very friendly, and some were apprehensive due to the abuse they had previously suffered. It was really nice to have com­fort in the fact that they were now safe.

We also visited the cat house which houses all of the cats and kittens. Many of them I believe were owner surrenders and didn’t look to have the abuse seen in many of the dogs. I wish I would have had more time to stay and interact with the puppies and help with chores, but our schedule would not permit due to the drive back. I will, however, be going back in October for a spay-neuter clinic!

The best part of the trip was to see how grateful Karen was for everything. She couldn’t believe that all of the items came from groups of people that I work with and said she could not do what she did if it were not for people like us! She also let me know she started her organization with only $400! Last year alone the organization rescued over 800 animals.

To me, she is such a great example of the difference one person can make on the world. I’ve included a couple photos from the shelter. Last, I do want to say that I feel very honored to have met all of you! You are great peo­ple and it was each of you who had a part in making a difference for these animals! So, since they
are not able to say it, I will, THANK YOU!

Natalie

KAREN SAYS:
Dear Natalie:

Thank you so much to Reed, yourself, your co-workers and your children for the delivery of all the supplies, equipment and the medical funds through Capella University fundraiser. We are so thankful and overwhelmed at the generosity of everyone in behalf of Red Lake animals.

The medical funds have kept us afloat and kept our services for the many medical needs of animals that are coming in.

We appreciate all the cat supplies, litter, litter boxes, wheel barrows, puppy chips, kibble and canned foods, paper towels, and the list goes on.

Please express our appreciation to all your co-workers.

Also, wanted you to know we named 2 puppies Reed and Natalie!

Thank you, Natalie- we are still pinching ourselves when we think about all you did for the animals!!

Peace- Karen and Red Lake Rosie's Rescue