Mama Dog shot; one of three puppies caught

A call came to Red Lake Rosie’s early one morning asking us to please help a dog called “Mama Dog”. The owner feared that she had been shot and would die. She saw a puncture wound on her side and Mama Dog was “breathing funny” she said.

In questioning the lady we found out that Mama Dog had 3 puppies that were now larger and semi-feral. I told her that she needed to drop the Mama Dog off at the Cornerstone Vet and also the puppies.

MAMA DOG

Mama Dog’s x-rays showed a collapsed lung and a bullet lodged in her neck. She was spayed and vaccinated and came to the shelter to recuperate. We administer antibiotics and pain medication daily to her.

Thankfully, Mama Dog began to eat on day 2 and is rapidly improving. She exercises each day and seems happy in spite of her trauma. The bullet will not be removed as long as it is not causing problems.

Only one of the puppies has been caught so far -a male I named Chinook. Chinook is a beautiful pure white/cream husky about 12 - 14 weeks old.

CHINOOK

Poor little Chinook was shut down in a kennel. Pet Haven kindly accepted him into their foster program and it wasn’t long that he was overcoming his fear and was being socialized.

We are still waiting for the other 2 pups to be captured and brought to the shelter so they too can be socialized and have hope for a good life as a part of a family. Only half of this family is safe and we are hoping to get the other half.

Thank you, Pet Haven, for giving Chinook a chance and to our donors who help us provide medical care in these kinds of life saving emergencies.

Sincerely, Karen and RLRR

Animal Clinic March 18, 19 in Redby!!

Matching Fund available: Please Donate!

This poor dog is asking for your help to raise money for animal clinics at the White Earth Reservation near Detroit Lakes, MN. 

On March 1, 2016, Red Lake Rosie's was able to rescue a suffering dog we named Diamond from the White Earth Reservation in northwestern Minnesota. A regal husky male ends up in this condition when there is animal overpopulation and poverty. Diamond is an intact male with severe demodex mange, dehydration, malnourishment, lymes, heartworm, tapeworm, giardia, and a broken foot. His eyes are severely infected and he has limited sight. His bottom front teeth are worn down from sifting dirt for food.

Red Lake Rosie's Rescue, Leech Lake Legacy and WE R Furr Feline Rescue are partnering together to provide 2 neuter/spay clinics to help prevent the suffering of others like Diamond. Generous matches of $6000 from Joan Lawson and $3,000 from Friends of Flicka are provided for this effort, but we must raise that amount in order to receive those funds!! 

The clinics are scheduled for April 12 and 13, and October 10,11, and 12, 2016 with Kindest Cut of Golden Valley, MN. The clinics will serve 100 felines and canines per clinic with n/s, vaccinations, and parasite treatment. 

Won't you please help the White Earth companion animals? Please make a donation with your credit card or mail a check to: RLRR, 23880 South Good Road, Trail, MN 56684 and designate “Clinic".
https://www.givemn.org/project/white-earth-reservation-ns-clinic-project56d9b49d2460f

Thank you so much for making a difference in the lives of other Diamonds in the future.

Trash to treasure: Little Bit

This adorable scruffy pup was rescued from a dumpster on the White Earth reservation just over a year ago. She came to Red Lake Rosie's Rescue for her initial care and then moved on to ACT V where she regained her health and found a loving home.

UPDATE FROM ACT V ADOPTER:

Tis the day for beautiful updates!
Who could forget "Elizabeth" whose forever name is "Bit"?
She arrived in November 2014 after being plucked from the depths of the dumpster.
Her album is a must-see because her transformation has been amazing.
This babe is living the good life as pictured with her Mom. smile emoticon
We love you... to Bits!

Go to read first blog post about Elizabeth:

http://redlakerosie.blogspot.com/2014/12/elizabeth-not-trash.html

Paxton celebrates his 5-year "Gotcha" anniversary

I got this amazing update on Paxton (aka PacMan), a dog that came to a Red Lake Rosie's Rescue clinic 5 years ago on his own and turned himself in for rescue! He was very hungry and just got in the crate in one of the communities. Heidi and Linda fell in love with this big boy. He spend some time at the RLRR shelter after he was neutered and vetted, regaining his health. This very large dog turned out to be a big marshmallow and went to a Animal Ark in the Twin Cities and was adopted. It is so great to get these updates years later!

Karen and RLRR

Hello Karen,

Here are a few photos of Pac's 2015.

1. Here he is enjoying belly scratches from my nieces. I takes two to cover his big belly. LOL

2. Pac with our 5 year old granddaughter. They just finished their walk around the yard.

3. Pac the life of the party on the 4th of July (see first photo above)

4. His favorite spot...in bed with his bone close by.??

Paxton is the most loving sweet boy! Thank you for rescuing him.

Sincerely,
K~ & J~

Check out Paxton's update after just one year with his family:
http://redlakerosie.blogspot.com/2012/02/100-and-some-pounds-of-fun.html

Nemo gets his wheels!

We were so happy to see the brown UPS truck winding down the road to Red Lake Rosie's Rescue yesterday evening. Nemo’s wheels were here!

Nemo, the Chihuahua mix, had come to RLRR near death from trying to survive outdoors in the cold, he had suffered malnourishment and had a severe injury to his rear legs. His body temperature was dropping and we feared he was going to die.

Fortunately, he lived through a surgery to remove a large beef bone from his stomach and came to the shelter where he started to trust Jenny who was working at the shelter. However, his rear legs were both paralyzed on arrival. Soon one began to work, but he needed support, so we ordered a specially made cart for him.

JENNY & NEMO

He even went outside- and ran around too in the snow!  He is so happy with his wheels!! 

Now it is time for Nemo to move on. He has been accepted in a new program. Second Hand Hounds has a Special Cases Unit overseen by Coordinator Sara Anderson. The program will help animals that are injured, dogs with disabilities, and dogs that are emotionally shut down. Nemo will be among the first to participate in the program. Nemo will leave on transport Sunday February 21st to a new life and adventure.

DOESN'T HE LOOK PROUD!

Thank you SHH, Jenny, Dr. Burgess and Dr. Marie of Cornerstone Vet, and the transporters who helped Nemo on his journey. Thank you also to Red Lake Rosie’s supporters who made it possible to pay the medical costs and for the special wheels for Nemo.

Karen and RLRR

Nemo comes to RLRR

One cold day in January, a call came to Red Lake Rosie's Rescue that there were two small dogs that needed help. We met halfway in Redby and found two white and black small breed Chihuahua mixes. One we called Jo Jo and one we called Nemo.

Jo Jo and Nemo were very frightened and their little backbones and hip bones protruded showing the result of malnourishment. The driver said the little dogs lived outside and it was hard to imagine how they had survived until mid-January in the brutal cold of winter in northern Minnesota.

Nemo was not only malnourished, but lay in the kennel with spasms in his side. He had also been injured from a dog attack they reported. Nemo’s body temperature was dropping and we feared he would die. Nancy and Karen sped off to the vet to leave Nemo in the care of the Cornerstone Veterinary clinic. They immediately put him on warm packs to raise his body temperature.

Later that day, we got a report that X-rays showed something in the stomach. Nemo had exploratory surgery and a large beef bone was removed.

Nemo started to respond, but his rear legs would not work. No bones were broken, and no puncture wounds indicated an animal attack. We suspected some blunt force had caused the injury.

After being at the vet for several days, Nemo came to the RLRR shelter where he convalesces indoors with hopes he will regain use of his rear legs.

Nemo is frightened of people and takes a while to gain trust that we are not going to hurt him. Although he is still frightened of loud sounds and unfamiliar people, he trusts Jenny and gives her kisses.

Jenny is staying at the shelter for a period of time and has gained his trust and also has begun to do therapy with some wheels her daughter Zoey built for Nemo. He is starting to use one leg, but the other leg is not yet in use.

After Nemo survived the insurmountable odds of living outdoors, not having enough food, and now the injury to his legs, we feel that he deserves a chance for a better life. He weighs just 8 pounds 13 oz.

RLRR has ordered a professionally made set of wheels which we are hoping will help Nemo walk. We will keep you updated on his progress.

Karen and RLRR