Middle child, mediator.

Very recently, I adopted out one of my foster kittens from Red Lake Rosie's Rescue. The adopting couple had had a pair of cats that were 14 and one passed away. The remaining cat was lonely, so they adopted a kitten thinking that a kitten would adjust most easily.

Well, kitten Aimee adjusted just fine, but her kitten energy was driving poor senior Jessie to distraction. They decided an intermediate cat was needed (BTW this is why we recommend adopting kittens in pairs). They fell in love with beautiful June with her long fur in the colors of autumn and her docile, if slightly haughty, attitude.

FIRST UPDATE:
I just thought I'd send you an update on June. We are going to call her "Mandy". I like name and think it fits her well.

Friday night and most of Saturday, she hid under the Lazy Boy chair in the office. We have set that up as her room for now with everything she needs and lots of blankets, pillows, kitty bed, etc.

Saturday night when we got home, we heard a loud Meow greeting us from her room so we went in and sat down. She came out to join us, and after several mintues, came up close enough to pet. We stayed in there with her for about 2 hours and she was rubbing up against us and we could pet her and rub her tummy and scratch her head.

She has been eating a bit and doing well. Today we were able to spend more time and she even lay down up against my leg and I was scratching her heard, rubbing her and she was purring and seemed very happy. She almost fell asleep.

She has seen the older kitty from a distance and met the little one from under the door. I was able to get some pictures today :) I think she is doing very well and I think this will work out great. She is a beautiful and sweet little girl.

SECOND UPDATE:
Mandy is doing really well. She and Aimee spend alot of time together playing and yesterday I saw Mandy go in the "crinkle tunnel" we have. Aimee loves it. It flashes red lights when they run through it and it has a hole on the side she loves to dive in. Yesterday I saw Mandy running through it a poking her head out the side. It was very cute :) Latest word is that Mandy is a successful mediator. She leaves Jessie the senior cat alone, and plays with Aimee to burn off that kitten energy. Way to go!

I guess June was used to being the middle child with siblings April, May and July, August ;-)

Lucky to the Max!

Max has found his forever home!

Julie, Jim and daughter Bailey spent a couple of hours visiting with Max, but I really think it was love at first sight.

There are walking trails and a park near their home, that Max will enjoy.

Max will also be so lucky to have someone home with him most of every day. My little Red Lake dog Bella came along and approved everything!

Julie sent an email this morning saying "Thank you for letting us adopt Max; we love him so much!"

Crystal

Pudgy Bentley

I did a home visit prior to the adoption of a Red Lake Rosie's Rescue puppy called Pudge back in December.

I was so thrilled to see their huge fenced-in back yard, complete with a new snowblower to clear running paths, giant dog bed and lots of toys ready to go. Pudge is a lucky dog!

His new name is Bentley and I'll bet he is a bigger boy by now!

Zena brindle beagle/boxer pup goes home

Remember the four beagles from Ponemah? They were fostered by Linda for Animal Ark and two have already found homes. Here is a photo of Zena & her new family and a note from Linda:

Alfie, another pup from the beagle litter went home, too. He was the largest male and his new folks plan to retain his name. Their 11-year-old boy was VERY excited!!! Sorry, we didn't get a picture, but will definitely get one when Alexsei and Benji go home.

Thanks, Karen, for letting me foster these kids - you gave them such a good beginning - they are very loveable little ones (and they love to eat!!)

Thanks for all that you do Karen!!

Meet RLRR foster animals on Saturday, April 16!

Meet & Greet Red Lake Rosie's Rescue foster cats and dogs available for adoption!

When: Sat, April 16, noon – 2pm
Where: Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet in Wayzata
1147 Wayzata Blvd. E
Wayzata, MN 55391
(Colonial Square Shopping Center at Wayzata Blvd. and Central Avenue)

Foster animals expected to attend (click on their names to see more photos and learn more about them):

THEODORE

CHARLOTTE

AMELIA

Dogs in distress: Otis & Sandy

On March 29th in the afternoon we got a call at Red Lake Rosie's Rescue that a dog was in distress in Red Lake, apparently had swallowed chicken bones and rib bones. Geri and Karen responded to pick up the little brindle pitbull Sandy and take her to the vet in Gonvick. Exploratory surgery was completed and she was to spend the next few days at the vet.

OTISLater that evening, we got a second call that another dog was in distress. This time it was Otis, whom we had met at the May, 2010 clinic and had seen last in October. Geri and Karen once again went to Red Lake and got Otis, who was surrendered by the owner, and took him to Gonvick late that night where the vet saw him and held him overnight for full assessment in the morning.

It had been one of those days, and we hoped that both Sandy and Otis would improve. We were very tired that night, but felt good about doing the right thing.

Otis survived and a team of very good people come together to pay his $460 vet bill. Then he was transported to Dr. Vickie in the metro for furter orthopedic and medical care and on to a foster home through a rescue there.

To our sorrow little Sandy died 3 days later in spite of the vet's efforts. Ironically, Sandy died at the vet on the same day Otis got his ride out in a new BMW.

Thank you for supporting RLRR as you are making a big difference here. The medical costs add up so quickly, we're always in need of donations, but we are so thankful that we have friends all over who are willing to help animals in distress in Red Lake, so we can respond to the needs. We are sad for Sandy, but have so much hope for Otis.

Karen and Geri, RLRR

Cheyenne Alicia moves indoors

Alicia came to Red Lake Rosie's Rescue from Barton's Camp Projects, an unwanted female who had litters in the past. She was not a very friendly dog, and a bit suspicious of us when she arrived at the shelter. Mike Dosal and I rescued her and another female shepherd on the property that cold winter day.

She looks like she is enjoying her new family. Thanks to Patti Simonette and Secondhand Dogs and her new family for giving her a new life!

Peace-
Karen RLRR

UPDATE ONE FROM NEW FAMILY:
Just thought you'd like to know that Cheyenne is nicely taking to being a family dog. We think she's truly enjoying the comforts inside as opposed to being outside all the time. She actually follows Damon (her new brother dog) outside, but waits for him on the deck or quickly comes back inside on her own. Not bad for a dog that two weeks ago DID NOT want to come inside at all.

In just the past two weeks, she's bonded with Damon, the cats and us. She follows Damon everywhere, checks on the cats and goes to bed in her own brand new crate next to Damon's crate at the end of the bed. The crate is open, but she stays in it all night.

She does a great deal of husky talking to Damon, the cats and us each morning and throughout the day. She's enjoying having a box of doggie toys available to her and doggie treats. She's learned to "Come" on command, though not 100% yet. She's learning "sit" and "shake".

She received a clean bill of health from our vet yesterday and jumped back into the jeep after her visit; guess she couldn't wait to get out of there. She definitely did not want to go in. She's still nervous about jumping in and out of the car and going downstairs, but has no problem on jumping up/off our high bed.

Other than that, she's fine. She's obviously very happy. She looks forward to her two meals a day and has developed a healthy appetite eating 3 cups a day. She has even slowed down in her eating instead of racing to finish her food.

UPDATE TWO FROM NEW FAMILY:
As requested, Karen, here are five photos attached of Cheyenne and her new brother Damon, too, for your blog. All is well as another day as a family is near a close.

As each day passes, she and Damon are more comfortable with one another and, as a result, wrestle even more and race each other and chase each other around the back yard. On Saturdays, we go for rides to help her adjust to them and get in/out the vehicles.

As time passes and she settles in more over the next few weeks, we hope to take them both to a dog park together and see how that goes. Since Damon loves it, and she follows him, it should go off fine.

Since yesterday, she is even having some independent thought, free of Damon, for she is enamored with the cats and follows them, and she loves grabbing a bone from their toy box and chewing on it.

CHEYENNE & PRINCESSTHIRD UPDATE:
Cheyenne is doing extremely well here. She loves being a family dog. She and our male, Damon are best buddies. They play everyday and sleep like babies at night. She knows various commands now, come when called, sit, stay, no, off , up and let's go out and let's go for a ride. She is a very happy little girl. She thinks our two senior cats are her babies and she's so entralled with them. Whenever they're around, inside or outside, she follows them everywhere. She's adjusted very well and we couldn't be more pleased with and for her.

I'm enclosing the latest photo of her with her older, but much smaller sister Princess. Just a note, we'll be moving soon out of state, and don't worry, Cheyenne Alicia comes with us with the family. We'll keep in touch about her.

Regards,
The S~ family including Princess, Charlie, Damon and Cheyenne Alicia