Thursday, December 23, 2010

Merry Christmas!



Merry Christmas from all of us here at LOYAL Rescue Inc., volunteers and foster dogs alike! Many warm wishes for a safe and happy holiday season, and a fantastic New Year!


Thank you for all of your generous support in 2010, and we look forward to bringing you many more heartwarming tales of forever homes and happy endings in 2011.


As always, happy adopting!

Monday, December 20, 2010

Foster update - December 20, 2010

Wondering what dogs are new to rescue and who has recently found their forever home? This weekly update is your key to keeping track of LOYAL's adoptable dogs!

NEW ARRIVALS

There are no new arrivals this week. Stay tuned, however, as more adorable, adoptable dogs should be arriving soon. In the meantime, visit our website to view our dogs already in foster care and waiting for their forever homes!

ADOPTED

The following dogs have been lucky enough to find their forever homes this past week with loving families. Lucky them!

- Belinda
- Charlie
- Angel
- Ranger
- Mindy


PENDING


Adoptions are currently pending for Phoebe and Minu!

For more information on any of our available dogs, please visit our website or send an e-mail to info@loyalrescue.com.

Happy adopting...and happy holidays!

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Pets are not gifts!

Choosing to adopt a new pet is a serious decision that deserves consideration. Pets should not be surprise gifts to spouses or even young children. They will benefit from being part of the decision process, rather than being surprised. You could also be making assumptions that your loved ones will want the same pet that you do - or any pet for that matter.

With Christmas around the corner, you may be thinking "new pet" under the tree, but it is almost always a bad idea. When your new pet joins your household, you should aim for a calm environment and a consistent schedule to make the transition smoother for people and pets.

Christmas time is almost never calm or consistently scheduled!

If your heart is set on a new pet at Christmas, consider 'surprising' your family with only pet supplies and the promise that the search for a new family pet will begin in January. THAT would be a happy new year for everyone involved - especially your newly adopted pet!

For more information on how you can add a new pet to your family, visit our website, or send an e-mail to info@loyalrescue.com.

Happy adopting, and happy holidays!

Friday, December 17, 2010

Dog of the week: Alice!


Alice is a 2-year-old, female wire-haired Terrier-Schnauzer mix who came to us from Louisiana a few months ago. Alice is a very sweet and affectionate girl who has traveled a very long way in search for her new forever family.

Alice gets along well with other dogs, and is currently living in a home with cats. When she is not cuddling with her human foster family, she loves to romp around like a puppy and explore the world around her.
Alice’s housetraining is coming along very nicely and she is almost there, though she could use a bit of reminding once in a while. Alice enjoys going for walks and could use some ongoing training on her leash manners, though she is improving by the day.

Could you be the lucky family to adopt adorable Alice? Fill out an application today and give Alice a new home for the holidays!

For more information on Alice, or any of our available dogs, please visit our website, or send an e-mail to info@loyalrescue.com.

Happy adopting!

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Last-minute stocking stuffers!

Looking for some last-minute stocking stuffers for your favourite pooch? Check out some of these fun, afforable items. These items can be purchased in-store at your local PetSmart, so run out and grab them before the holiday rush!


Hit your local store and pick up one of these cute Martha Stewart crochet squeaky toys in the shape of a reindeer, snowman, gingerbread man or an elf! Yes you read that right, Martha now does pets!


While you're in the Martha Pet section, grab one of these adorable ruffle coats for the furry lady in your life!


Red ruffles not your thing? How about this macho Nordic sweater or this Grey Barn sweater instead?



If your pooch has a sweet tooth, grab a container of these scrumptuous Canine Cousine treats! Nothing screams Christmas morning quite like cookies for breakfast!


Like to take your furry friend out for late-night walks in the snow? Since it gets dark so much earlier now (can we get a collective "bah humbug!"?), keep your dog safe in the snow with this blinking pet safety light. Never lose track of your dog in the snow again!


Does your dog hate the salt on the slippery sidewalks? Protect his or her feet with these Paw Tectors or Muttluks boots and you will have a very thankful walking companion!



Do you spend a lot of time out and about on adventures with your dog? Make sure he or she always has a food/water bowl on-hand with these collapsable Outward Hound Port-a-Bowls!


Planning a trip in 2011 with your tiny totable? Why not get them a Bergan Comfort Carrier and make their travel much more luxurious and comfortable? It's a tad too big for a stocking, but I'm sure they won't object!


Who likes stale food? Not me! Keep your pets' food fresh with these stylish Martha Stewart storage clips and can covers!



Hopefully those ideas inspired you to fill up your pets stocking with much-needed holiday items that will make them bark with gratitude. For more fantastic pet items, visit the PetSmart website!

Happy shopping, and happy holidays from all of us at LOYAL Rescue Inc.!

Foster update - December 15, 2010

Wondering what dogs are new to rescue and who has recently found their forever home? This weekly update is your key to keeping track of LOYAL's adoptable dogs!

NEW ARRIVALS

Rocco (8-year-old male Chihuahua mix)


Sydney (1-year-old female Cockapoo)


Sassy (11-month-old female Pekingese)


ADOPTED

The following dogs have been lucky enough to find their forever homes this past week with loving families. Lucky them!

- Ethel
- Jumping Jack
- Otis
- Mandy
- Baby
- Sadie

PENDING

Adoptions are currently pending for Angel, Mindy, Belinda, Minu, and Rockin' Ranger!

For more information on any of our available dogs, please visit our website or send an e-mail to info@loyalrescue.com.

Happy adopting...and happy holidays!

Monday, December 6, 2010

Foster update - December 6, 2010

Wondering what dogs are new to rescue and who has recently found their forever home? This weekly update is your key to keeping track of LOYAL's adoptable dogs!

NEW ARRIVALS

There are no new arrivals this week. Stay tuned, however, as more adorable, adoptable dogs should be arriving soon. In the meantime, visit our website to view our dogs already in foster care and waiting for their forever homes!

ADOPTED

The following dogs have been lucky enough to find their forever homes this past week with loving families. Lucky them!

- Capri
- Monkey
- Sundae

PENDING

Adoptions are currently pending for Mandy, Sadie, Ethel and Matt.

For more information on any of our available dogs, please visit our website, or send an e-mail to info@loyalrescue.com.

Happy adopting!

Friday, December 3, 2010

Dog of the week: Otis!


Otis is a 6-year-old owner surrender Boston Terrier hailing from Windsor, Ontario.

Otis came to LOYAL when his owner had to move out of the country and could not take him with her. He was previously purchased from a garage sale (yep!) 2 years ago at the approx. age of 4 years. His history before that is unknown. Poor Otis! Through absolutely no fault of his own, Otis is now in search of a new forever home for the holidays.

Otis is an affectionate lap dog that is happy just to curl up on the couch with you and take a long snooze. Otis has no food aggression and is completely ok with his food bowl being touched, lifted and even taken away during meal time. He is getting along well with the other dog in his foster home (a 45 lb. terrier mix) and is not concerned at all with the resident cats. He finds them quite fascinating, and is happy to curl up next to one for a nap!

Otis has nipped at a child in the past, we are told, so would do best in a home with older, dog-experienced kids. Otis' foster family has seen no aggression whatsoever from him in their home, however, and he is quite happy to meet strangers and say hello. He gives lovely kisses and loves to snuggle under the covers at night.

Otis can be a tad skittish with loud noises and chaotic situations, so a quiet, calm, easy-going family would be best - we don't want him to be stressed out in his new life since he has been passed around so much. Otis has great leash skills, but should not be let off-leash in an unsecured area due to his skittishness; if scared, he may run. A fenced yard is not a must, but having Otis always secure and on-leash is.

Otis is healthy and happy, and patiently awaiting your application. Could you be Otis' new family this Christmas? Otis hopes so!

To speak to Otis' foster mom, please send an e-mail to grace@loyalrescue.com, or visit Otis' blog. Applications can be submitted through our website.

Happy adopting!