Undeniable love

7 years ago we were rescued from a barn. A place so busy with cats at different ages, it was confusing and sad.

Our rescue-versary was Dec. 23, 2012. Mama rescued us on her birthday! Mama said she wanted to give love not only to herself, but to other animals. She chose 3 of us that day. We are Mr. Jingles, Cinder and Ella.😍😼 2 years ago a torti girl cat joined our pack, a rescue from mama’s girlfriend, her name is Tinker. 😍🙀

We have a lot of good days here with mama but we do cause lots of trouble he he.

Mr. Jingles (L) and Cinder (R)

Tinker👇

Ella ☝️

#adoptdontshop #rescue

Bark The Halls With 24 Days Of Festive Cookies

Woof Hoo!! Its been treat day!! Momma got us fried duck feet and this funny book.

Momma has been searching high and low for a doggy Christmas calendar. The good people at Bosley’s held this calendar for 3 weeks! 🐶🐶

It is ah-mazing!! Look at all those treats!!!😃

Momma says that we will get treats eberyday, nom nom !

Here’s a little video momma took, she is so excited for Lucy and I (Riff Raff)

We want to thank Boscoe and Roxy’s for this super nummy

Their link to their website is

treatshttps://www.boscoandroxys.com/mobile/home.asp

Merry Kissmas Ebery pawdy!!!

Sleepy Sunday

Does your pet like the heat of a fireplace? Check out my boy Riff Raff lol, he has the biggest dog bed but would rather sleep in front of the heater!

#adoptdontshop, #rescue, #heat, #love, #pets #dogs #christmas

Morning Playtime

#family #love #gratitude #happiness #Adoptdontshop #coffeegiggles #terrierlove #puppylove #seniorlove

Some morning smiles for your Monday morning.

Riff Raff our 23 week old Jrt and Lucy our 12 year old Jrt/Rat terrier, both of them rescues, are going to present their morning play time.

PS: Riffy is the one all vocal lol

Don’t mind the mess 😉

Losing Blaze

July 3, 2018, a day, my beloved Jack Russell Terrier Blaze who had been coping with Canine Cognative Dementia, suddenly started having very bad seizures at 11:30pm. I stayed up with him all night, realizing he was slipping from reality, to a fur baby I was scared was going to either hurt himself or have an aneurysm and die in my arms.

Suddenly my beloved 12 year old, was in pain and I couldn’t make him feel better.

I am a loving owner who believes in never having an animal suffer, no matter how heartbreaking.

I realized on the morning of July 4, 2018, Blaze physically and mentally was no longer the boy he had been.  He had so many seizures through the night, I knew by the look in my  baby’s eyes he wanted me to let him go and I honored him. Before, we left our home, I asked him if he wanted to see Lucy our other JRT and his fur sister, without hesitation, she and he looked at one another and I really believe they knew.

Later that morning, my beloved Blaze, travelled home to where he was never to be in any pain ever again. My heart broken, memories of our time together, how he saved me from a dark space in my life.

The following weeks were met with grieving. Pets grieve no different than we do.  After a few months had gone by we adopted a wire haired terrier from a rescue where I also rescued Lucy!!

Once I figure out how to upload photos I will!!

 

 

 

R.I.P. Sweet Tika

We mourn the sudden loss of our 13 year old dog, Tika.  It appears to have happened quickly. We had gone in for our appointment regarding what we thought was the onset of seizures. Her heart had expanded and was pressing against her spine. There was some edema as well. We had no clue that this was what we were dealing with. Unfortunately her age and being a small breed makes this common. She could have simply passed due to virtually anything, she was fine in the car when we put her in so she had a quiet space. On our drive home, she wanted to go from the front to the back and lay down, had we known that she was dying then, we wouldn’t have left the vet. I am however, grateful, that I kept checking in on her and when I knew something was terribly wrong, I held her in my arms with my love and comfort.

Be free sweet girl, the Bridge is there for you as are your love ones. We will miss you dearly.

Picking up Saved Dogs Today :)

Today is one of my favorite things to do; I go and pick up saved dogs from high kill shelters and transport them to the organization who has screened homes waiting for them!

As much as it can be frustrating, as it is today, due to mechanical issues with the van and weather (fog) this morning, all of which push back the arrival time, I know I will always feel the same feeling of happiness when I see them.

Rescue organizations are always looking for people who are wanting to foster animals to a suitable home can be found; if that is you, give a call to your one closest to you!

So, yes, as much as I want to watch the Super Bowl with my husband, we are going to record it and watch it together.

Winter and Rock Salt

We have been remiss in not keeping our animal blog up to date. As expected we know we have lost blog readers; but that’s ok, we will work on earning them back. To start, here is our post on the dangers of Rock Salt and our pets.

Each year many thousands of cats and dogs die or are made severely ill from the toxic effects of rock salt.

Local municipalities frequently use rock salt after heavy snow with sand or grit to improve traction. Householders may use it to help melt ice and snow on paths and make it easier to spade or sweep away.

Rock salt is very poisonous to cats and dogs. Unfortunately, they can easily ingest it when they lick their fur after being outdoors. The result can be fatal. According to the RSPCA:

It is difficult to say how much needs to be eaten for signs of toxicity to be seen. Even a small amount of pure salt can be very dangerous to pets. Ingestion can result in a high blood sodium concentration which can cause thirst, vomiting and lethargy, and in severe cases there is a risk of convulsions and kidney damage.

Most cases involve animals that have walked through gritted snow and then lick or chew it off their paws as they can find it irritating. It is therefore important to thoroughly wipe your pet’s feet and the fur on his/her legs and tummy after a walk or time outside. If he/she is showing any signs of discomfort after possible exposure to rock salt, use a mild, pet-safe shampoo and warm water to wash the affected areas, and dry your pet’s fur completely with a towel after washing.

Any animal suspected of ingestion of rock salt must be assessed by a vet immediately. This is important as signs can be non-specific and a blood test will be required to check the blood sodium concentration. Immediate veterinary treatment will be needed to rehydrate the animal and stabilise their sodium levels. The exact treatment will depend on the blood sodium concentration and the animal’s clinical condition. Owners should never attempt to induce vomiting; only a vet should do this.

If you suspect your cat has ingested rock salt do not wait to see the symptoms develop, but seek veterinary advice without delay. Again this emphasizes the importance of keeping cats indoors during severe weather whenever this is practical.

shared from the Pussington Post

Yellow Dog Project

I have seen this a few times and wanted to share it with my readers. I think it is important anytime our furry friend is outside at an off leash park, or a leashed park or perhaps on a walk. Something very simple speaks volumes and it may just reduce the amount of dog fights, or situations where a child could be bitten.

So let’s start the new year off right!

Let It Go

I don’t read much of Cesar Millan’s stuff these days; but every now and again when something comes along that is of use, I like to pass it along.

I do transport for the rescue of dogs (primarily). I have 2 foster failures which is not unheard of in this field lol.

If you are wanting to foster but are unsure how to go about it, Cesar’s article will help you.

Fostering is a wonderful thing that saves dogs’ lives. It gets them out of shelters and into human packs, where they can receive the rehabilitation necessary to make them adoptable.

However, fostering comes not only with the responsibility of caring for the dog, but the necessity of eventually giving up the dog when it finds its forever home. Attachment can make this process difficult. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to make the process easier.

1. Start before you even foster
   When selecting a foster dog, don’t pick the one that you think is the cutest and ideal for your family. Pick the dog that you wouldn’t necessarily want to keep long-term. For example, if you don’t like tiny dogs, consider a Chihuahua or Yorkie. If you don’t think you’d have the resources to care for a handicapped dog for life, then find that dog who’s blind or deaf, or is missing a limb.

   This will make it easier for you to adjust to the temporary status of the foster dog, but it will also be an educational process. As Cesar says, “You don’t always get the dog you want. You get the dog you need.” If nothing else, it will allow you to experience types of dogs you would never normally adopt, and to learn even more about dog behavior.

2. Assist in the adoption process
   Find out whether your foster program will let you help out in finding that forever home. This can range from documenting your dog’s behavior and personality for future owners to locating and interviewing potential owners themselves.

   This will help you be more confident in letting go because you’ll have a stake in the process, and you can assure yourself that you’ve found the right home for your foster.

3. Ask for progress reports from the new family
   You can continue to take part in your foster dog’s life with photos and stories from her new family, and the Internet makes distance irrelevant. Many shelters ask this of people who adopt dogs from them, largely as a way to keep their staff positive about seeing dogs they’ve gotten to know be adopted.

   If distance permits, you could even consider having regular playdates with your current foster (and permanent pack) and adopted past fosters, as long as the new owners are agreeable.

4. Celebrate the adoption
   Don’t think of giving up your foster to adoption as losing a dog. Think of it as a dog gaining a permanent home. It should be a cause for celebration because you have helped to save a life. Treat yourself and the dog to a fancy meal, go out to your favorite dog park, or invite friends and their dogs over for a party…

   However you choose to celebrate, focus on the positive and make the adoption a source of good memories. Document your time with each foster with photos and stories and keep a scrapbook of your successes.

5. Foster again
   The best part about fostering dogs is that there will always be dogs to foster, and the best way to celebrate one dog leaving your life is to save the life of another. And another. With each foster that you help place in a loving home, it becomes easier to say good-bye. With each new foster, you have another chance to get to know a new dog and help him on the way to his forever home.

During the process, always keep in mind what fostering is. As Amy Romanofsky at FosterDogs.com puts it, “I never think of a foster dog as ‘mine.’ Each dog already belongs to someone else — it just so happens that I haven’t met that person yet.”

But, when you and your foster dog do meet that person, take comfort in knowing that you had a large part in making it happen, and preventing the unthinkable alternative.

Never fostered a dog before? You’re really missing out! See here the top seven reasons to foster a dog.