Fiona, Part II

FROM LISA:
On September 27th, I met Tom and Nancy for a transport of animals from Red Lake Rosie's Rescue to the cities, my truck was quite full and there was one more dog to squeeze in. Since there was no way her kennel was going to fit, I said to Tom and Nancy, "This one's riding shotgun with me" and so she did.

As I do with every transport, we had long conversations. It's quite amusing, and Fiona was truly listening. We became instant buddies. As we got closer to the humane society, I said to her, "What do ya think?" Our eyes just locked...and let's just say, we blew past her stop, and I'm so glad we did!!!

I was very nervous as we approached home, not knowing anything about her past, I was a little concerned how she would be with my other two dogs and cat.

She was very frightened to come in the house and didn't eat for almost a week. When I brought her to our vet, she was treated for Lymes disease and an intestinal worm that's not much seen here in the Cities. I had to give her a huge syringe of medication orally for ten days, but she was so good with that.

After trying 15 different foods, I finally nailed it...rabbit from Chuck and Don's Pet Food Outlet. It figures because it was the most expensive choice! HaHaHa! Now she's eating what the other dogs eat and rabbit just for a treat.

She gets along with all my other buddies, and yes, she made it in the house after a few pushes and is just loving it!!! It was funny watching her cross the threshold. At first she cowered severely when I would put her on a leash, but now she can't wait for walks.

FIONA/SHEBA, LISA, MARLYS

I truly believe for Fiona (now named Sheba), it's like Christmas morning every time she wakes up on her big comfy couch. She is so appreciative of her new family...that's what I just love about all these wonderful dogs that come into our lives from the reservation.

Thank you, Karen Good, for your kind and generous heart.

LM~

Fiona, Part I

Fiona arrived as a very frightened girl on Memorial Day from the town of Red Lake. She arrived with another scared little puppy. They were put in kennels and so began their healing.

Fiona would not leave the kennel at first despite urging. Finally after a week, I opened the kennel door and let her come out as she felt safe and comfortable. Little by little she inched her way out, and although she was aloof, finally made friends with some of the other dogs.

It was soon discovered that she already had been spayed at one of our clinics, but a test sadly showed she was positive for heartworm. She was treated at the Cornerstone Vet and after waiting several weeks was retested and was negative. She was scheduled to go to a humane society.

But Fiona's life took a turn on the transport. Read tomorrow's post to learn what happened!

Karen

David & Linda visit and transport

David and Linda visited the RLRR shelter arriving on Friday January 13 and spending THREE days helping take care of cats and dogs. The weather was cold on Friday but warmed up nicely through the weekend.

LINDAWe were busy stripping kennels and dog houses and replenishing with nice clean, dry straw for everyone.

Linda spent time with three semi-feral puppies, Starr, Silver and Saffire who had mange and were malnourished and she made good progress with them. They arrived on Wednesday with their mother, Nokomis (Grandmother) a pure white husky who has mange and sores all over her sides. This little family is tucked in and in the process of healing.

DAVIDDavid took no breaks and spent his time with cats when not busy in the shelter yard.

VICTORIt was espcially a good visit for Linda as she had hoped that Victor, a dog with bad legs, would get help. She had met Victor earlier this fall when weatherizing the kennels, and now she gets to be the one to transport Victor to a foster home with MN Paws under the direction of Dr. Melissa Doeskin. Victor will get the medical care he needs and hopes for a good home.

Three beautiful juvenile cats, Faith, Fern and Fiona went to Pet Haven foster care and Gwen a long haired tortie went to Feline Rescue.

JASMINEJasmine, a very beautiful boxer mix, who had lovely eyes and a personality to match went to All Dog foster care.

Last, but not least, Spike went on to the care of Pet Haven and will never have to suffer again.

Thank you to volunteers, tranporters, rescues that take Red Lake animals, and to all the contributors who send food, supplies, and funds to save these wonderful animals. Without all the help we get we could not do what we do.

Sincerely, Karen and RLRR

Transport May 2, 2010

We had a great lineup of animals at Red Lake Rosie's Rescue that were transferred out to rescues on Sunday, May 2nd.

Dee Dee and Barbara came for the weekend to deliver cat cages that Barbara had made for the shelter. They arrived Friday night and helped tuck in 11 new animals that arrived that day. The weather was rainy so it was a very challenging evening to find lodging for the new animals in an already crowded shelter.

FIONAOn Saturday, Dee Dee and I found a little German shep pup we named Fiona, about 8-10 weeks old, walking along the road in McBrides Projects of Redby looking very lost and forlorn. She was loaded with fleas and was ravenously hungry.

FIONAShe came to the shelter and had a good meal, and will be leaving tommorrow for TLC rescue. She was in the right place at the right time and will get a great chance for a home. What a stroke of good luck for this girl.

Dee Dee and Barbara left with 24 dogs/pups and 2 cats. Here are pictures of some of them:

ALEXISAlexis, an little shy shep girl, went to Patti Simonette, Second Hand Dogs.

SANDY SHEPPuppies Sandy & Ferris went to Act V, Dr. Vickie.

ELIMELIASELWOODGEORGIEElias, Elim, Elwood and Georgie went to ARVSS.

GUYWHITE PUPSGuy and litter of white pups went to ARVSS.

PAIGEWe sent another cat, Paige, to Feline Rescue -- They have had such great luck adopting out our cats!!

ALEXANDRIAAlexandria pug mix got placed at All Dog and went on the transport too.

Karen