Dog of the Week: Gidget!

Meet Gidget!

Gidget is a pretty, sweet-natured, 4-year-old, female Yorkie mix. Given her red-golden colouring and her luxurious hair, we think she may be mixed with Silky Terrier. 

Gidget is friendly and affectionate, and she gets along well with other dogs and with kids. Cats are unknown as she is not living with any at present (and given her history of growing up in a breeding facility, she may never have encountered cats), but given her sweet personality she would likely be fine with felines.

Gidget is playful and energetic, but also loves a good cuddle and a warm dog bed to curl up on. She would love a friendly dog companion in her forever home that she could bond and play with. Chasing a ball that her foster mom throws is fun, but having another dog to romp with would be even better.

House training and leash-walking are coming along well given that she has only been living in a home for a few weeks, and she continues to make improvements daily. This is one smart cookie, and she can't wait for her forever family to come along so that she can finally have a real home to call her own.

Applications for adorable Gidget can be submitted through our website. The adoption donation for this beautiful pooch is only $375.  Don't delay because someone is going to snatch Gidget up very soon!

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Weekly Rescue Round-up: March 26, 2012

Welcome to our Weekly Rescue Round-up where we update you on all the rescue happenings within LOYAL! Thanks for stopping by the blog, and be sure to share or like this on Facebook and tweet about it, too! Spread the LOYAL love!

{SOCIAL MEDIA}

Are you one of the almost 700 LOYAL fans that has liked our Facebook page? Do you follow our posts on Twitter? Sometimes we post photos and information on these pages that doesn't make it onto the blog, so if you want to stay up-to-date on all of LOYAL's happenings, be sure to tune in!

Want to check out a new, exciting blog? Visit our Links page to see some of the fantastic blogs that our volunteers and foster homes keep! 

 
{NEW ARRIVALS}

On March 10, 2012, LOYAL took in 14 dogs from various breeding facilities across Missouri. These precious souls made the long trek to Canada thanks to the dedication, hard work and generosity of numerous volunteers, and are now with their foster families - the first families they have ever known! LOYAL currently has over 70 dogs in foster care. Please consider donating to our worthy cause, as 100% of our donation goes directly to vetting and caring for the dogs in our foster program. Thank you, as always, for your ongoing support.

The following dogs arrived into rescue since the last Round-up:

Read more about Carter here.

Read more about Claude here.

Read more about Donald here.

Read more about Gidget here.

Read more about Hollie here.

Read more about Odie here.

Read more about Pepe here.

All of the above dogs, as well as every dog on our website, are up-to-date on their shots, heart worm tested and, in the case of adult and senior dogs, spayed and neutered unless a medical reason prevents it. Puppies may or may not be spayed/neutered depending on age. Applications can be submitted through our website. Please be sure to note the dog's name and unique number (e.g., 1167) after their name on your application to avoid any delays.

{VOLUNTEERS}

We can do what we do because of the wonderful volunteers - phone interviewers, home visitors, foster homes, transporters, event organizers, etc. - that work within our organization. If you are interested in learning more about how you can get involved with LOYAL, or are interested in becoming a foster parent to a special rescued dog, please contact us. 

LOYAL foster mom with her adopted LOYAL pooch and LOYAL foster.

The more help we have, the more dogs we can save! You may not be paid for your work, but you will be rewarded in kind with sloppy dog kisses and warm cuddles. Priceless!

{ADOPTED}

Whoopie, Buster, Little John, and Sokki found their forever homes this week. Congratulations to them and to their new families!  

{PENDING}  

Adoptions are currently pending for Anastasia, Pebbles, Freida, Ivory and Floppy. We are no longer accepting applications for these dogs; thank you for your interest!

{HAPPY TAILS}

Are you a LOYAL adopter that has a Happy Tail to submit? Send your story and a photo to our Social Media and Marketing Coordinator and we will add it to our Happy Tails Facebook album.

Former LOYALite Abby, adopted October 2011, in her new forever home.

As always, and and all rescue and adoption-related questions can be sent to one of our volunteers who will be in touch as soon as possible with a response. Thank you for your patience!

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Dogs of the Week: Tiny and Taffy!

After many months in rescue, Tiny and Taffy thought that they had found their forever home. Unfortunately that home did not turn out to be so "forever" after all, and after a few weeks with their new family they were returned to foster care.

"Besties" Taffy and Tiny are inseparable!

These girls are both 8-year-old, long-haired Chihuahuas. Their foster mom describes them as sweet, easy-going cuddle bugs who get along well with small dogs, cats and older kids. They enjoy going for walks and cuddling on the couch with their family.

These girls are inseparable and Tiny, the momma bear of the duo, can often be found grooming Taffy and comforting her when she is nervous. They would love to find a forever home together where they can spend the rest of their days as best friends and companions. They are both quiet and are currently doing well at apartment living. They are crate-trained and house trained, and very responsible when left alone.

This dynamic duo could have their own TV sitcom!

In short, this is a perfect pair of pooches! Chihuahuas can live into their mid-late teens if properly cared for, so these girls still have many healthy years left in them. Please consider adding this adorable duo to your family!

Applications can be submitted through our website. Happy adopting!


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Weekly Rescue Round-up: March 19, 2012

Only 2 more days until spring arrives! Woohoo!

Welcome to our Weekly Rescue Round-up where we update you on all the rescue happenings within LOYAL! Thanks for stopping by the blog, and be sure to share or like this on Facebook and tweet about it, too! Spread the LOYAL love!

{SOCIAL MEDIA}

Are you one of the almost 700 LOYAL fans that has liked our Facebook page? Do you follow our posts on Twitter? Sometimes we post photos and information on these pages that doesn't make it onto the blog, so if you want to stay up-to-date on all of LOYAL's happenings, be sure to tune in!

{NEW ARRIVALS}

On March 10, 2012, LOYAL took in 14 dogs from various breeding facilities across Missouri. These precious souls made the long trek to Canada thanks to the dedication, hard work and generosity of numerous volunteers, and are now with their foster families - the first families they have ever known! LOYAL currently has over 70 dogs in foster care. Please consider donating to our worthy cause, as 100% of our donation goes directly to vetting and caring for the dogs in our foster program. Thank you, as always, for your ongoing support.

The following dogs arrived into rescue since the last Round-up:

Buster is a 5-month-old, male Yorkie. He came to us from a Kentucky shelter, and he is being fostered in Mississauga. Due to a high number of applications received, we are no longer accepting additional applications for Buster at this time. Thanks for your interest!

Heidi is a 4-year-old, female Schnauzer who came to us as a breeder release from Missouri. She is being fostered in Pickering.

Ivory is a 6-year-old, female Maltese who came to us as a breeder release from Missouri. She is being fostered in Orangeville.

Joker is a 3-year-old, male Chihuahua who came to us as a breeder release from Missouri. He is being fostered in Peterborough.

Lucky is a 1-year-old, male Foxhound who is an owner surrender currently being fostered by his family while he looks for a new home. He is being fostered in Toronto.

Panda is a 6-year-old, female Chihuahua who came to us as a breeder release from Missouri. She is being fostered in Iroquois.

Pearl is a 6-year-old, female Maltese who came to us as a breeder release from Missouri. She is being fostered in Mississauga.

Pinata is a 10-year-old, male Chihuahua who came to us as a shelter transfer from Georgina, U.S.A. He is being fostered in Cambridge.

Tequila is a 4-year-old, female Chihuahua who came to us as a shelter transfer from Louisiana, U.S.A. She is being fostered in Cambridge.

Wendy Lu is a 6-year-old, female Maltese who came to us as a breeder release from Missouri. She is being fostered in Kingston.

Whitney is a 5-year-old, female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who came to us as a breeder release from Missouri. She is being fostered in Peterborough.

All of the above dogs, as well as every dog on our website, are up-to-date on their shots, heart worm tested and, in the case of adult and senior dogs, spayed and neutered unless a medical reason prevents it. Puppies may or may not be spayed/neutered depending on age. Applications can be submitted through our website. Please be sure to note the dog's name and unique number (e.g., 1167) after their name on your application to avoid any delays.

{VOLUNTEERS}

Former LOYAL foster Pickles (now Gizmo) with his foster dad.

We can do what we do because of the wonderful volunteers - phone interviewers, home visitors, foster homes, transporters, event organizers, etc. - that work within our organization. If you are interested in learning more about how you can get involved with LOYAL, or are interested in becoming a foster parent to a special rescued dog, please contact us. The more help we have, the more dogs we can save! You may not be paid for your work, but you will be rewarded in kind with sloppy dog kisses and warm cuddles. Priceless!

{ADOPTED}

Coco, Colin and Afina found their forever homes this week. Congratulations to them and to their new families!  

{PENDING}  

Adoptions are currently pending for Anastasia, Pebbles and Little John. We are no longer accepting applications for these dogs; thank you for your interest!

{HAPPY TAILS}

Are you a LOYAL adopter that has a Happy Tail to submit? Send your story and a photo to our Social Media and Marketing Coordinator and we will add it to our Happy Tails Facebook album.

Former LOYAL foster, Zorro, with his new forever sister. 

As always, and and all rescue and adoption-related questions can be sent to one of our volunteers who will be in touch as soon as possible with a response. Thank you for your patience!

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Dog of the Week: Jackson!

Can you believe that Jackson has been in foster care with LOYAL Rescue for 2 years? We can't either!

Jackson is a 2.5-year-old Jack Russell Terrier mix who weighs approximately 23 lbs. This handsome, well-behaved, outgoing, affectionate and spunky pooch arrived in February 2010 and has been loving life in his foster home ever since. He loves playing with his foster brothers and sisters of all sizes, and would love if there was a dog companion in his forever home with a similar activity level so that he can burn off some of his energy with a friend!

Jackson is crate-trained and house-trained, and would make a wonderful addition to an active family who could provide him the mental and physical stimulation that he needs, and who would love him unconditionally for the rest of his days. He would be fine in a home with older, respectful children.

Jackson is currently being fostered in Brampton, and applications for adoption can be submitted through our website.

Please share Jackson's story and let's finally find this boy his forever family!

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View our adotable dogs on Facebook!

With the new Facebook timeline layout, our 'Adoptable Dogs!' application seems to have been relocated. In order to find this application and view the profiles of our adoptable dogs, please follow these two simple steps:

Step 1: 

Click on the word About which can be found just under the description of our group at the top left hang side of the page.

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Step 2:

Once inside the About tab, click the word About a second time (right next to our name - LOYAL Rescue Inc. - at the top of the page) which opens a drop-down menu.  Choose Adoptable Dogs! from the menu (two from the bottom).

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Voila!

And, as always, dogs' Petfinder profiles can be viewed on our website, and any inquiries regarding same can be sent to us via e-mail.

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Weekly Rescue Round-up: March 12, 2012

Spring is in the air, folks! We hope you got out this lovely weekend and enjoyed some fresh air and a nice romp through the mud. 

Welcome to our Weekly Rescue Round-up where we update you on all the rescue happenings within LOYAL! Thanks for stopping by the blog, and be sure to share or like this on Facebook and tweet about it, too! Spread the LOYAL love!

{EVENTS}

Please watch for a LOYAL foster dog and rescue representative on CP24's Morning Show (that's ch.24 for you GTA folks) this Friday, March 15, 2012 between 8:45 and 9:00 a.m. Buster will be strutting his stuff on the show and representing his fellow foster dogs!

{SOCIAL MEDIA}

Are you one of the almost 700 LOYAL fans that has liked our Facebook page? Do you follow our posts on Twitter? Sometimes we post photos and information on these pages that doesn't make it onto the blog, so if you want to stay up-to-date on all of LOYAL's happenings, be sure to tune in!

{NEW ARRIVALS}

The below dogs are new to rescue this week. We have dogs arriving weekly, so please keep an eye on our website for new additions.

Thanks to the our dedicated, hard-working volunteers and foster homes, and to a number of volunteer drivers across both the U.S. and Ontario, LOYAL took a number of dogs from various Missouri breeding facilities this weekend. These dogs have now begun their new lives in Canada, and their bios will begin popping up on our website over the next few days and weeks. If you would like to donate to our very worthy cause and continue helping us do the things that we do every day, please visit our Donate page for more information. Thank you, as always, for your generous support!

Buster is a 5-month-old, male Yorkie who came to us from a shelter in Kentucky where he was surrendered by his owners through no fault of his own. He is a spunky, happy puppy who would do well in an active home where someone is home during the day to teach him all about manners, house training and leash skills. Buster gets along with dogs and kids, and would likely be fine with patient cats, though may need to be taught not to chase them (in play). Buster is being fostered in Mississauga.

**Buster will be appearing on CP24's Morning Show this Friday between 8:45 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Please tune in to channel 24 in the GTA to see Buster in action!** 

Pearl is a 6-year-old, female Maltese who grew up in a breeding facility in Missouri, and who is a brand new Canadian citizen. This shy, timid girl is very friendly and affectionate, and she gets along well with other dogs. She is learning what life is like in a home environment, and house training and walking on a leash are works-in-progress. Pearl would do best in a quiet, adult-only home where she could spend her days lounging on dog beds and generally being pampered. She is being fostered in Mississauga.

All of the above dogs, as well as every dog on our website, are up-to-date on their shots, heart worm tested and, in the case of adult and senior dogs, are spayed and neutered unless a medical reason prevents it. Puppies may or may not be spayed/neutered depending on age. Applications can be submitted through our website. Please be sure to note the dog's name and unique number (e.g., 1167) after their name are on your application to avoid any confusion or delays.

{VOLUNTEERS}

We can do what we do because of the wonderful volunteers - phone interviewers, home visitors, foster homes, transporters, event organizers, etc. - that work within our organization. If you are interested in learning more about how you can get involved with LOYAL, or are interested in becoming a foster parent to a special rescued dog, please contact us. The more help we have, the more dogs we can save! You may not be paid for your work, but you will be rewarded in kind with sloppy dog kisses and warm cuddles. Priceless!

{ADOPTED}

Peaches, Gracie and Angel found their forever homes this week. Congratulations to them and to their new families!  

{PENDING} 

 

Adoptions are currently pending for Afina, Anastasia, Pebbles and Coco. We are no longer accepting applications for these dogs; thank you for your interest!

{HAPPY TAILS}

Are you a LOYAL adopter that has a Happy Tail to submit? Send your story and a photo to our Social Media and Marketing Coordinator and we will add it to our Happy Tails Facebook album.   

As always, and and all rescue and adoption-related questions can be sent to one of our volunteers who will be in touch as soon as possible with a response. Thank you for your patience!

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March is Foster Awareness Month!

March is LOYAL’s Foster Awareness Month, and we are encouraging anyone who has the love, time and patience to give a rescued dog a new “leash” on life to strongly consider becoming a part of the LOYAL foster family. We are always on the lookout for new homes to join our ranks; the more foster homes we have, the more dogs we can save!

While fostering can be a very big commitment, and it can be heartbreaking at times to see a dog that you have loved leave you, the joy you will feel when they leave with a forever family with a huge smile on their face is well worth any short-term heartache. After all, what’s a little heartache when you are saving a life?

Former LOYALite foster Sprocket (adopted in 2011) with his foster dad and foster brother, Digby (another former LOYALite, adopted in 2009)

Fostering can be a commitment of a few weeks or months, but can sometimes be much longer-term. Some dogs come into foster care that require extensive physical or mental rehabilitation before they are ready to be placed up for adoption, which other dogs come “ready to go”, so to speak, and are adopted quickly.  On average you can expect to have a dog in your care for 2-4 months, but some dogs have been in rescue for much longer depending on various factors.

As LOYAL is an all-breed rescue, we can take in dogs big and small, short and tall, and everything in between. We rescue from local and non-local shelters both in Canada and the U.S., accept rescue transfers, owner surrenders, and even rescue dogs from shelters in Mexico. We are truly a “without borders” organization, and this is one of the things that makes LOYAL very unique and an inspiring organization to be a part of.

As a foster home you have the choice of what dog (breed, size, age, and temperament) comes into your home, and you will be joining an amazing group of hard-working, dedicated rescue folks who open their homes to dogs in need time and time again. Our fosters are volunteers who are not paid for their services, except in cuddles and kisses from their foster "kids".

Former LOYALite foster Pickles (adopted in 2011, now "Gizmo") snuggling with his foster dad.

If you have ever considered becoming a foster parent and would like more information on how to get started or what to expect, please send an e-mail to media@loyalrescue.com and we will put you in touch with our Foster Home Coordinator who will explain our screening process to you.

We promise you won’t regret it, and it will probably change your life in a pretty fantastic way. In some cases you are literally saving dogs from death and providing them the only love and compassion that they have ever experienced. If that doesn’t put a smile on your face and tug at your heart, then nothing will.

We hope to hear from you soon!

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Weekly Rescue Round-up: March 5, 2012

Welcome to our Weekly Rescue Round-up where we update you on all the rescue happenings within LOYAL! Thanks for stopping by the blog, and be sure to share or like this on Facebook and tweet about it, too! Spread the LOYAL love!

{EVENTS}

Please watch for a LOYAL foster dog and rescue representative on CP24's Morning Show (that's ch.24 for you GTA folks) on March 15, 2012 between 8:45 and 9:00 a.m.!

{SOCIAL MEDIA}

Are you one of the almost 700 LOYAL fans that has liked our Facebook page? Do you follow our posts on Twitter? Sometimes we post photos and information on these pages that doesn't make it onto the blog, so if you want to stay up-to-date on all of LOYAL's happenings, be sure to tune in!

{NEW ARRIVALS}

The below dogs are new to rescue this week. We have dogs arriving weekly, so please keep an eye on our website for new additions.

LOYAL will be getting another wave of dogs from a breeding facility in Missouri over the next few weeks including Yorkies, Spaniels, Bichons and more, both male and female, young and old. Please keep an eye on our website for new arrivals, and please consider donating to our rescue to help cover the mounting vet bills that we face by rescuing these needy souls.

Donna is a 15-month-old, female Terrier mix. She gets along well with other dogs and would likely be fine in a home with mature, responsible children. She came to us from a shelter in Cozumel, Mexico and is now being fostered in Brampton.

Floppy is a 9-month-old, male Cocker Spaniel cross. This friendly, outgoing pooch gets along well with other dogs, cats and kids, and is full of energy and spunk. He came to us from a shelter in Cozumel, Mexico and is being fostered in Burlington.

Little John is a 6-year-old, male Rat Terrier or Toy Fox Terrier mix. He is sweet, cuddly and affectionate, and enjoys the company of other dogs. Little John came to us from a local shelter where he was slated for euthanization (when his owners did not claim him), and he is being fostered in Brampton.

Lulu is a 1-year-old, female Hound-Beagle mix. She loves other dogs and kids, and finds herself searching for a new forever family through no fault of her own. Lulu was surrendered to rescue by her previous owners, and is now being fostered in Uxbridge.

Applications for adoption for these and any other dogs within LOYAL foster care can be submitted through our website. Thank you for considering a rescued dog when it came time to add to your family!

{ADOPTED}

Did you know that in February, 33 dogs found their forever families? That is 33 Happy Tails and many happy humans with new furry family members. Amazing! 

The following dogs found their forever families since the last Round-up:

Maxie!

Congratulations to Maxie and her new forever family!

{PENDING}

The following dogs have pending adoptions and we are no longer accepting applications for them. Thank you for your interest!

Angel and Gracie.

Are you a previous LOYAL adopter that has a Happy Tail to submit? Send an e-mail to our Social Media Coordinator and it will be posted in our Happy Tails Facebook album!

As always, any and all rescue and adoption-related questions can be submitted via e-mail to one of our volunteers. 

Happy adopting!




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