Presenting the Russian Circus Troupe!

Russian Circus Troupe?? Well, at least of three of the kittens look like the lovely Russian Blue breed and the circus describes their activities. There are four boys and two girls and this family photo includes all but Katya, the smallest and shyest girl. From left to right you have Dimitry, Sergei (the two fluffy medium hair kittens), Aleksei (the class clown), Svetlana (the spunky sister) and Andrei.


Check out the kittens in action in this video. It was their first day of freedom in this room full of toys. This group of Red Lake kittens was found with their mom at the dump. They were born around August 25, 2009

KATYAKatya is a lovely blue cream tabby with short hair. She is the smallest kitten and more reserved than her boisterous siblings, but also joins in the fun and likes some quiet lap time, too.

SVETLANASvetlana is a solid blue/grey kitten and the largest of the bunch. She has a determined expression on her face and holds her own with all her brothers.

SERGEISergei is a lovely blue cream tabby with medium fur and seems very aware of his good looks since he is always ready to pose for the camera.

DIMITRYDimitry is the other fluffy -- super fluffy -- kitten with beautiful dark gray medium lenth fur. He is the smallest boy, but doesn't look it.

ANDREIAndrei has the classic Russian Blue good looks with a solid grey short coat. He's an easy-going guy who loves life like the rest.

ALEKSEIAleksei is unquestionably the clown. It's hard to believe that he can be in so many places at the same time. His markings are special because he has the only white trim of the whole family -- a white spot on his throat, one on his heart, and a darling white bikini on his abdomen.

BLUES CLUESBLUES CLUES isn't related to the Russians, she was found all alone, but she is a member of this family now. She is about the same age and perhaps the largest of the group. She is a delightful brown tabby with tons of spunk and curiosity, who will surprise you with just how much she likes to cuddle and just how loud she can purr.

All the kittens are spayed/neutered, vetted and ready for adoption. If you can't adopt, but would consider fostering a pair of these kittens. Their current foster mom is rather overwhelmed -- Yup, that's me ;-)

Oct. 14 transport including poor Bo

I was pleased to be able to transport assorted supplies up to Karen and trade them for a load of animals on October 14. The supplies included sweaters and jackets for puppies made by Laura Leonard and her mother in Omaha, Nebraska. We'll expect to see photos of the pups modeling them soon!

TRIO OF TUXIESI transported eleven kittens all about eight weeks old -- a litter of three tuxies that went to a foster home, a litter of six gray assorted and a two lonely onlies that were found separately, paired up at RLRR and named Blues Clues and Sweet Pea.

SIX GRAY KITTENS (ASSORTED)The eight are being fostered at my house, but we would like to find a new foster home with more time for them.

BLUES CLUES & SWEET PEAI also transported three dogs and met up with foster cargivers for All Dog Rescue in Maple Grove.

ZENITHZENITHI had the irresistible darling husky puppy, Zenith,

SAVANNAHa sweet brindle dog named Savannah, and Bo, an injured black lab mix.

BO DURING SURGERYBo's owners said that he had been attacked by a pack of dogs. They surrendered him to RLRR, but unfortunately not until he had suffered with his injuries for a week without treatment. Karen took him to the vet and reported on his situation:

BO'S EAR INJURYBo just returned from the vet in Gonvick. His ear was practically severed off, also the inside of the ear chewed. He had many puncture wounds on his head and abdomen. Dr. Marceen cleaned the wounds, stitched the ear and put in a drain. Bo got an antibiotic shot and I am giving oral antiobiotics twice a day plus rimadyl for his pain. The vet aged him at no more than a year. Teeth she said, are beautiful. He is a very kind and meek boy!

Karen was so grateful to All Dog Rescue for taking on the challenge of caring for Bo and was thrilled to get the following update from his foster home:

BO AFTER SURGERY WITH NECK DRAINBo (now going by Frankie) is recovering beautifully! I saw the "before"
photos and couldn't believe he was the same dog. The vet who stitched him up did a fantastic job.

If you couldn't see Frankie's wounds, you would never know he had been so badly injured. Only a week after the attack, he is playful, energetic, and as sweet as ever. The movement in his back legs improves daily. The drainage tube has been removed and his wounds are healing well. There are no signs of infection and he sits patiently while I flush them with antiseptic. He has a huge appetite and the only thing he loves more than playing fetch is having someone pet him.

I was worried he would have problems with other dogs, but that's not the case. He keeps an eye on the dogs we meet while out walking, but doesn't become fearful or aggressive.

It's hard to believe Frankie survived such a brutal attack and amazing that he has bounced back so quickly. He has a way to go before he is ready for a new home. But when it happens, he will make someone very happy!

Thank you for saving this sweet little guy's life!

Pam