Pet Haven places four RLRR dogs in one week!

FROM PET HAVEN DOG BLOG
Monday, October 25, 2010

It has been a busy adoption week for four of our Red Lake Rosie's Rescue dogs. Eudee, Mya, Gracie, and Charlie all found their forever homes. Thanks to all the foster families that took such good care of these dogs until they found their new families. Without you we would not have been able to save them.

CHARLIECharlie the springer/aussie mix then and now. He came in as a shy confused boy. But so loveable you could not resist that look on his face wanting you to pet him. He does have a bullet lodged in his knee that may cause him more discomfort as he ages. For now he is up for any romp with another dog willing to play with him.

CHARLIE & HIS FAMILYCharlie is living with a family of artists, mom working from home. He has a beagle sister, Roxy, a Pet Haven alum and a bunny that is VERY interesting to him. He also has two human siblings who love taking Charlie for walks in the park.

GRACIE & MYA BEFOREGracie and Mya were two little labbie sisters that came into Red Lake Rosie's together. Pet Haven had a foster willing to take both of them so we brought them to the cities.

MYAMya found her family first. Her new mom is a piano teacher who works out of her home. Mya is learning how to be a good student too and wait quietly through the lessons. This may take a while to accomplish but Mya is a smart girl and her mom is very patient. Mya is already signed up for puppy classes at Canine Coach.

GRACIEGracie now lives on 1/2 acre of land and has lots of neighbors and relatives with other dogs to enjoy that huge space with. Her parents both work part time so they have time to spend with her. They already shopped at Chuck and Don's and bought good food and many new toys and bones. Both of these girls are living the rez dog's dream.

EUDEE BEFOREEudee came to Pet Haven in rough shape. He suffered from Lyme disease, heartworm, and intestinal parasites. After a short vet stay and lots of medication to get him on the mend, Eudee came to his foster home to begin a 6-week recovery process from his heartworm treatment that involved a lot of sleeping and time in the kennel. Even as sick as he was, Eudee had a huge personality and loved nothing more than getting attention from his foster parents. He was a real trooper, and got through those 6 weeks like a champ. Once he got the all clear to be himself, his personality really came though.

EUDEE (CHECK OUT THAT SMILE!)Enter mom, dad and their four-year old twins. They have the perfect environment for Eudee…a large farm with plenty of room to chase squirrels and what Lisa described as “scent heaven” for Eudee! The kids took an immediate liking to him, and got him to sit several times for a treat. It was a perfect match!

Congratulations to all these dogs and their new families.

EUDEE AFTERKAREN SAYS:
I was so pleased to hear about Eudee, the little spaniel found homeless in the Little Rock Housing area last summer. It took many visits to the area to find him after people reported him wandering around looking for food.

He was matted and full of burdock and such a sad little guy.

Well times are great now--he went to Pet Haven where they discovered he had heartworm, so he received treatment and has been adopted to a great home where he has lots of doggie friends and will never have to be homeless again.

Karen

October 2 Transport: A Baker's Dozen

Another weekly transport of puppies and dogs happened on Sunday October 2nd. We sent out 13 with our faithful transporters Nancy, Carolyn, and Barbie on Sunday, October 2nd. We have had weekly transports since the August clinic.

5 OF 8 SHEP PUPS3 OF 8 SHEP PUPS2 OF 8 SHEP PUPSThese little friends came as surrenders during the past week, and two including Tinkerbelle and Wheely had been at the shelter since the August clinic. Twelve went to Tricounty Humane Society and Charlie the pug mix went to All Dog Rescue.

NANCYWe got another load of food from Barbie's porch which will help with our growing food need. There are many hungry animals on the reservation and people are coming daily for a bag of food from our shed. We thank our friends in Bemidji and the metro for all your help for Red Lake dogs and cats.

BABY GUSGUSGus, a little shep mix pup came in as a lone pup surrender. He went to TriCounty.

WHITNEYWHITNEYWhitney, the regal husky came in from one of the housing projects. Lisa told us that Whitney's brother was hit and killed by a car earlier in the week, and she was hanging around her house looking for food.

CHARLIECHARLIECAROLYN & CHARLIECharlie was surrendered by a lady who could no longer care for him.
he had been vetted at one of our community clinics and was a real hit. He rode on Carolyn's lap on the transport and was a very happy camper.

TINKERBELLETinkerbelle was a surrender at the clinic. She came in with a litter of 8 pups and was very malnourished. She has spent the last 6 weeks fattening up and got spayed and vaccinated.

WHEELYWheely was a surrendered boxer/small dog mix. The owner said he was named Wheely- because he was "wheely cute"! ;-)

Karen

Red Lake Rosie's Rescue Foster Program

In addition to relying on many animal rescue groups to help find homes for the homeless dogs and cats of Red Lake, RLRR also has a small foster care program of their own.

These dedicated volunteers provide temporary homes and special care for dogs and cats that are too young or sick or unsocialized for immediate placement. A foster home prepares them for a forever home.

The dogs and cats of Red Lake come in every size, color and pattern. Some of these photos are from "Meet & Greet" events where the fosters caregivers bring their animals to a place where the public can come and learn more about Red Lake Rosie's Rescue.

DELILAHCINDERELLASHARING SECRETSELLIEGIVING LOVESCHARLIEJONNYIT GETS TIRING BEING CUTE ALL THE TIMEAND DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE CATS!Karen is exceedingly grateful to everyone who is willing to make the effort to help the Red Lake dogs and cats make the transition to a new life.

Canine Charlie Brown

Here's an update on Charlie Brown who came into the April Clinic VERY sick. We did not know if he was going to make it or not. Turns out he was very constipated and once we got his bowels moving- he got well real soon.

He came to the shelter after the clinic and went to Caring Hands.
See the pics!! Karen
Karen,
Here are some pictures of Charlie Brown. He turned out to be a such a great dog. He was my buddy. He was with me for over 2 months and I miss him. He found a wonderful couple to become his family.
Kate

Lucy, Linus & Charlie Brown (the cats!)

Once upon a time at Red Lake during a clinic last summer, a tiny kitten was found and turned in all by himself.We didn't know what we would do with him until a mother cat was brought in who had been nursing, but her kittens were gone. Would she take care of the new little guy?Of course, she did! We called the big tough-looking momma, Lucy, and the baby, Linus. Lucy had enough milk and enough love for multiple kittens, so Linus was soon as fat and spoiled as can be.Then one day another tiny kitten came to their foster home who needed a Mom. Lucy thought about it for half a day, but soon decided that two sons would be just fine. So, little Charlie Brown joined the family. Linus loved having a brother, but like most little brothers, Charlie couldn't keep up at first.Then another miracle happened for this little family, a wonderful adoptive family decided to adopt them all together and they are all living happily ever after! Check out the latest update:
The kitties are just wonderful! We love them so!
Lucy is her usual sweet self. She does seem to be a tad more playful and kittenish in spurts as the boys are growing up. And she's just so well behaved! Never scratching anything but the scratching posts, waiting patiently to be petted, etc.
She seems to have a particular affinity for Sam, our 8 year old. She seeks him out when he's reading or playing, then just rolls on her back and stretches out so he can rub her tummy. He loves it!
Charlie is now bigger (taller and longer, not bigger around) than Lucy and certainly than Linus. He still has a kittenish feel to his body, though, so it makes me wonder how big he's going to be when he's all done growing. He's such a happy-go-lucky, enthusiastic spaz of a kitty! His nails seem to grow the fastest and he has the biggest affinity for clawing stuff he's not supposed to. We're working on it! Oh - Charlie also has turned out to be the best mouser. He has killed two mice in our house and I'm happy to report that I think he's solved the mouse issue! (He was SOOOO proud of himself!)
Linus still seems to be the most thoughtful. And I think he's really smart. He such a calmly loving guy -- he waits 'til the hubbub dies down, then comes and sits in my lap or lays on my legs if I'm sleeping. He spends quite a bit of time curled up with either Charlie or Lucy and grooming them.Here are some pictures of our crew. By the way, Lucy is indeed getting a little friskier as the boys get a bit older. Fun to watch her play with toys!
Oh -- and Lucy really did that purple boa all by herself (after Charlie found it in the kids' dress up clothes and dragged it up from the basement). Definite photo op!

C