Christmas jammies

NOTE FROM ADOPTER:
"This is Murphy (black and white), formerly known as Kane! He's a RLRR dog that I foster-failed through Secondhand Hounds. Here he is with his brothers in their Christmas jammies!"

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KandiKane

Kane, a cocker spaniel, was rescued from the Bemidji Pound by the O'Sullivans and they brought him to Red Lake Rosie's Rescue. His next stop was All Dog Rescue where he was in the foster care of our faithful transporter, Barbie.

He had a double ear infection, was badly in need of bathing and grooming and he was food aggressive on arrival. Barbie worked with him to overcome his health problems and emotional challenges.

Barbie saw the goodness in Kane from the start and did everything possible to make sure that he got a chance at the good life......and it looks like he did. We are so pleased for him!

Kane was adopted in February of 2011 by a mother and daughter. After the mother moved to the nursing home, Kane was still able to visit her there. The daughter explains, "She always made sure he had his supper with her. Besides his regular food, he would get his little dish of whatever she had that night. She would always say he was so smart, which he is."
When the mother passed away in January of 2012, memorial gifts were sent to Red Lake Rosie's Rescue. Certainly Kane's life was saved to brighten her last year and he continues to be a joy for the family.

This is a beautiful happy story that would never have happened without the intervention of the special rescuers. Far too many companion animals are euthanized each year without anyone making an effort for them. It isn't magic;  it requires donations and volunteers. Thank you to all who help Red Lake Rosie's Rescue continue its mission.

Kane's happy ending

Kane came to Red Lake Rosie's Rescue when he was rescued from the Bemidji Dog Pound on day 5 scheduled for euthanasia. Nancy made the rescue and brought this boy to the shelter. He was matted, and later discovered a severe ear infection that had gone on for so long his ear canals were almost totally closed.

He went to All Dog Rescue into the foster care of Barbie where he was vetted and nurtured to become a dog with a bright future. Now he is adopted into a great home. Thank you All Dog and Barbie for helping Kane who had no future before they took him on.

Sincerely, Karen

March 2011 - Kane's mom sent an update on her sweet boy:

Kane is such a cutie. Loves to help with barn chores. Mostly he just plays while I clean.. Loves to ride in the car. Kane & I hope to do the animal walk in April.

KANE BEFORE:

Update on Aurelia, Kane & Mah-koonse

I know I just wrote about the transport of these dogs yesterday, but that was Dec. 18 and they have been in foster care long enough for an update. Check out Aurelia's ears -- LOL!!

AURELIA (now GINGER)Thought you might want to see Aurelia (Sorry, I just couldn't remember that name, so she answers to Ginger now.) The pictures are a tiny bit deceiving. Our girl is a wild one, a real rascal in constant motion; definitely full of energy. Just wanted you to know she is doing fine. Wish I could have gotten some of the crazy happy pictures for you so you could see how much she enjoys life.

Ginger is a healthy happy golden lab shepherd mix with beautiful markings. Rescued from an abandoned house where she had been locked for a week without food or water, Ginger now weighs twenty five pounds and is full of joy and energy. She is approximately four months old, smart and affectionate. She is spayed and has had all of her shots. Ginger (a.k.a.GinGin) is very curious,loves to play, explore, and truly appreciates every meal.

Crystal
Remember Kane -- that horrible mass of filthy brown fur?? Amazing transformation!!
KANE BEFOREHere is a picture of Kane after his grooming. Thought you would like to see what he looks like all spiffed up!
Barbie

KANE AFTER
Mah-koonse (Little Bear) is recovering from his broken leg.
MAH-KOONSEKaren,
Bear is doing so much better. He's happy and trying to play. He's so pretty!!
Vicki

December 18 transport

A transport went out on Saturday, December 18 carrying 14 animals of which 4 were in need of very special care.

WHITE BUFFALOWhite Buffalo came here some time ago as a stray starving and mangey.
He had a large white build hence the name, and when he left he weighed in at 92 lbs. His mange was well under control and he was neutered and vaccinated. His mange, however, had gotten into the eyes and he had a condition of entropia where the eyelids curl under and irritate the eyes. They were red and inflamed. He was operated on at the Clearwater vet the day before he left for a foster home with MARS. They report he is doing well there.

MAH-KOONSEAlso, Mah Koonse (which means Bear Cub), a black chow shep mix came in a week before the transport. Bear Cub had a badly injured leg from a dog attack while trying to get food. He was abandoned, so a man from the Circle Pines brought him to RLRR. Thankfully, Act V took him and I am told that he has a bone infection and a broken leg. He is now safely in Dr. Vickie's care.

AURELIAAurelia, a little shep mix, was found in an abandoned house by the housing workers when they went in to renovate a home. The people moved out and left her locked in. She was in the house over a week, and was pretty malnourished and dehydrated on arrival. She got a lucky break and is in the care of Crystal a RLRR volunteer foster.

KANEKane, a cocker spaniel, went to Barb in foster care for All Dog Rescue. This little boy had severe double ear infection and was badly in need of a bath and grooming. We are finding out he has food aggression problems so are trying to find him help.

DEACONDeacon, a german shepherd went to Second Hand Dogs in Claremont.

LITTER OF SEVENA litter of 7 puppies went to Northwoods.

JEMAL
DIANAJemal and Diana and two more puppies went to Tricounty.

The O'Sullivans and Barbara Olson made the transport possible.

Thank you to all the great people and great rescue groups/foster homes who are making this a special Christmas for each of the precious and needy animals on this transport.

Karen