May 18, 2012

Rescue Report: Day 7 in foster care

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By Suzanne Quick Both dogs are really coming into their own personalities.  As in the beginning, Ralphie is acclimating the most quickly.  He’s wagging his tail and bouncing around the house.  Easy to do when your whole body wags with a flip of the tail.  If this dog could talk, he would be all giggles [...]

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Rescue Report: Day 6 in foster care

Jamica Joe, Toy Poodle and Ralphie, Yorkshire Terrier

Day 6 and you would think that with all of the progress we’ve made that it was day 60.  After only 6 days with me, these two are on the way to being housebroken.  This morning, the bedding in their crate did not even need to changed – they waited to go potty until they [...]

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From the Dogtionary: Dewlap

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The word for the day is Dewlap.  What the heck is that?  Dr. Tim Schneider of Critical Care and Veterinary Specialists of Sarasota explains in this audio definition. Click on the arrow to play.  

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Breed Profile: Pomeranian

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by Lauren R. Tharp A close relative of the Keeshond, the Pomeranian has been strutting its spunky stuff since the 17th century!  In recent history, Pomeranians have been a favorite pet of several celebrities; including Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie, and Jessica Alba.  And talk about cute!  Boo, the “World’s Cutest Dog,” is also a Pomeranian. [...]

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Rescue Report: Day 5 in foster care

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By Suzanne Quick A big day today!  Joe came out of his shell and put four paws outside of the crate!  He sticks near the door and is totally wide-eyed but gosh darn it, he came out on his own.  Happy Mother’s Day! Ralphie continues on his swift progress.  He’s not only coming out of [...]

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Rescue Report: Day 4 in foster care

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By Suzanne Quick This morning came around way too quickly.   My efforts to treat the dogs with some raw chicken necks (my other dogs love them) were rewarded with a round of diarrhea.  Ugh!  Everyone seems fine now. Joe is still sequestered in the crate, he doesn’t seem to want to come out, and I [...]

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Truffles with Some Andies

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Sounds delicious right? Well check out these two adoptable pups you could just eat up! Meet Andy, he’s a brown, brindle and white Boxer/American Pit Bull Terrier mix. Andy is thought to be about 4 years old and he weighs a mere 35 pounds. He is neutered and up-to-date on his shots. He has been [...]

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Rescue Report: Day 3 in foster care

Ralphie is OUT!

Day 3:  Foster care By Suzanne Quick These two little dogs have been through so much and yet are showing so much resilience.  Joe the Toy Poodle whose fur was so matted that he needed to be shaved is bouncing back.  I found a sweater that I thought would fit and he let me put [...]

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Rescue Report: Day 2 in foster care

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by Suzanne Quick Another good night.  Both Ralphie and Jamaica Joe were quiet as mice and slept through the night.  Joe may have been tired from chatting with Lori Michel of Animal Chit Chat.  Lori is a pet psychic and communicates with all kinds of animals.  Lori said that Joe had lots of questions for [...]

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Rescued! Day One in Foster

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When 263 dogs were discovered in Venice living in deplorable conditions, Sarasota County Sheriff’s Department Animal Services accomplished what seemed impossible. Within 3 days,  local rescue groups had relocated all of the dogs.   Groomers shaved long neglected locks and furs, veterinarians evaluated and provided medical care, and  rescue groups lavished love and attention on [...]

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