Foster update - October 4, 2010

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

**SAD NEWS**

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of one of our most recently adoptees, Precious (now Frankie). Precious was a puppy mill survivor and two-time LOYAL foster dog who warmed the hearts of everyone she met. Our heartfelt condolences go out to her former foster family, and to her adoptive family who loved her very dearly. Precious will be missed by all, but we know she is now frolicking at the Rainbow Bridge with all of the other pets that we have lost too soon. RIP Precious.


NEW ARRIVALS

The following dogs are new to rescue:

Cale
Cale is a 7-month old, male American Eskimo. This young guy is good with other dogs, but should probably not go to a home with cats. Because of his young age and his puppy-like behaviours, a home with older children (12+) is also recommended. As with most dogs his age, Cale loves to chew on things! Anything! Especially hands! Cale is learning how to be a good doga and how to live in a home with people and other animals, and what is / isn't acceptable to put in his mouth! As is typical for this breed, Cale is a barker and is shy of strangers. If you are an experienced dog-owner that is prepared to take on Cale and help him grow into a well-balanced, responsible adult dog, let us know!

Janice
Janice is a sweet 2-3 year-old, female Yorkie. Janice came to us from an Ohio puppy mill, and should therefore go to a home with older children only that understand that she is very small and will need time to adjust to new surroundings before she feels safe. Janice is good with other dogs. Despite her very rough start to life, Janice is a sweet, friendly little dog that is growing more and more confident every day as she discovers the huge world around her. If you think you can offer a safe, loving, patient home to little Janice, please contact us!

ADOPTED

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

- Shy
- Rian
- José

PENDING

Adoptions are currently pending for Whiskey, Bailey, Toto, Andy Cakes, Ramsey, Bradie, Jack, Louise and Rody!

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

Happy adopting!

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Dog of the week: Jessie!

Jessie is a stunning 3.5 year-old female Mastiff. This loving, smart, sweet girl is a whopping 100 lbs., and is currently searching for her forever family.

While Jessie certainly loves the attention of her humans, she would probably do best as the only pet in her new home. She can get along ok with the odd dog, but definitely should not go to a home with children or cats, due to a strong prey drive.

Jessie is a very active girl that loves to go for walks with her foster mom, and walks very well on a leash. She is also happy just curling up and lying by your feet and taking a nap.


Jessie is a dominant girl who will require a strong, assertive owner to show her who is boss and to keep her in line when she starts to get a little bossy. Jessie thrives on discipline, and would ideally go to a home with someone who has experience with dominant dogs, or even with the Mastiff breed.


Like many other large-breed dogs, Jessie has been diagnosed with hip dysplasia - a very common condition for her breed. Don't let that fool you though - Jessie loves to run, play and jump, and a simple prescription for glucosamine (approx. $15-20 per month) will help keep her joints healthy and strong for the rest of her life.

If you think that you can provide a safe, loving home to this beautiful girl, please contact us for more information, or submit an application through our website.

Happy adopting!

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Pooch Profile: Pablo's Story

Further to our recent foster update (September 27, 2010) where we shared the saw news of Pablo's passing, here is a short tribute to one of our longest fosters, who will be forever remembered by the LOYAL team and his devoted foster family.

It all started on a cool Autumn day in October 2008, just 2 years ago.

Brenda, LOYAL's founder and director, was in Montreal at the site of the biggest puppy mill bust in Canada that we know of to-date - upwards of 300 dogs needing rescue and foster care. While in Montreal, Brenda received a phone call from her mom saying that 'a friend of a friend needed to give up their dog', and that the dog was with her. He desperately needed a foster spot. So, despite all of the incoming puppy mill dogs, Brenda put out the request to the group to find a spot for this little senior dog. Jennifer, a LOYAL volunteer, was brand new to fostering (having only had one foster until then, a Boxer/Collie puppy named Chester, who had recently been adopted), but she took a chance and decided to take the little guy into her home.

Enter Pablo.


Jennifer had to leave in the middle of Thanksgiving dinner to go pick him up, and when she saw him it was instant love. After a vet visit that involved removing all but his two upper canines, Pablo was ready to be adopted. Only having 2 remaining teeth just added to his charm.

Pablo was such a little old man that his foster home started calling him Pappy - it just seemed to suit him. Pappy would spin in circles when his foster mom got home from work; he was so excited to see her. Pappy was adopted out in June 2009 to a single man who returned him 6 weeks later because Pappy had had a few accidents in the house. When he handed Pappy over to the transport volunteer he said "I was looking for more of a chick magnet anyway". Can you believe it? The girls loved Pappy, so it just goes to show what a loser that guy was. Pappy's foster home was thrilled to have him back.

Pappy's favourite things in the world were sunshine and warm laps. If his foster mom sat out all afternoon by the pool he was on her lap, and it was heaven. He would spend the day chasing the sunspots around the house.


One day last year Pablo was spinning in the living room and his foster family couldn't figure out why he was so excited. It just happened that there was an ad on the TV at the time saying that the Pussycat Dolls were going to be on Ellen, so they were teasing him that he wanted to see the show. When his foster family left for work the next morning, they left the TV on the channel that the Pussycat Dolls were going to be on, and were laughing and telling him to enjoy the show.

When his foster family got home they could hear him whining - it turns out he'd been in his foster mom's bedroom, and the wind blew the door closed. He'd been locked in there all day and was quite upset. He had dragged every box, bag, and piece of clothing he could find in her closet out into the room. It was insane the mess that a 7 pound dog had created! It was always the running joke - just how pissed Pappy was to have missed the Pussycat Dolls!


In February of 2010 Pappy was diagnosed with kidney and liver disease, and was put on a special homemade diet and some medication. By the end of the summer, he was losing so much weight you could see all his bones protruding. He was not eating and was obviously not doing well. On September 1st, Pappy's foster mom took him in for blood work. On September 4th, his vet phoned to say he was in end stage liver failure, and suggested that he be brought in for euthanasia on the Tuesday.

On September 11th, Pappy made the trip to Peterborough to the annual LOYAL Rescue BBQ, and was the hit of the party. On September 16th, his foster mom called the vet to schedule his euthanasia for September 20th. His foster family spent 4 wonderful days together snuggling and crying.

Pappy is now resting under the apple trees in his foster family's backyard, and they miss him every day.

Rest in peace Pablo. You were a huge part of your foster family's life, and we know you are keeping everyone on their toes at the Rainbow Bridge.

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Foster update - September 27, 2010

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

** SAD NEWS **


It is with a heavy heart that I bring you the news of the passing of one of LOYAL's long-term foster dogs, Pablo. Pablo passed away recently with his loving foster family by his side. He is now running, pain and illness-free, at the Rainbow Bridge. God speed, Pablo.

Stay tuned for a 'foster story' blog post on Pablo in the near future.

NEW ARRIVALS

The following dogs are new to rescue:

Monkey
Monkey is a 3.5-year-old male Miniature Poodle. Monkey is great with other dogs and with kids, and would be fine in a home with cats as long as those cats are ok with a very curious guy harassing them a bit at first. Monkey is still a big puppy at heart and loves to run and play, so he needs constant exercise to keep him entertained. A tired dog is a well-behaved dog, that's Monkey's motto! Monkey does have some separation anxiety, so would not be well-suited for a condo or apartment.

Parker
Parker is an adult male King Charles Cavalier Spaniel who is a puppy mill survivor. Parker is looking for a safe, loving forever home so that he can put his mill days behind him. Parker loves to give cuddles, walks great on a leash, is good with dogs and cats, and very likely good with kids. Despite Parker's rough start to life, he's a happy guy that is making huge strides every day in learning how to live in a home.


Vicky
Vicky is a 3-year-old female Chihuahua / Jack Russell Terrier mix. She is a cuddly, friendly girl, though she can be a bit shy at first. Vicky is good with dogs and cats, but has little exposure to children. She loves to go for long walks, play outside and sleep under the covers with you at night. Vicky would do best in a home where someone is home all or part of the day, as she loves her people and would be very sad being alone all by herself all day long (wouldn't anybody?!).

ADOPTED

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

- Bree
- Zoe
- Squirt
- Kipper

Congratulations all on snagging fabulous new families!

PENDING ADOPTIONS

Adoptions are currently pending for Whiskey, Shy, Bailey, Jose, Toto and Andy Cakes!

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

Happy adopting!

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Dog of the week: Jack!

Meet Jack!

Jack is a 3-year-old male Puggle who is currently waiting patiently in foster care for his forever family to find him. Jack is house-trained, crate-trained, and he is great with other dogs, cats and kids. And handsome! You can't forget handsome!

What more could you ask for?
Jack has been in rescue since March 2010, which, in his opinion, is far too long to go without a real, forever family to call his own.

Jack's foster mom reports that he is very eager to please his humans, and is quite low-maintenance in the house. Jack is happy to curl up at your feet and watch a movie. The perfect companion! Because Jack is still quite young, he is very active, and would do well in an active household that included him in their day-to-day activities. A home with older children that were willing to give Jack lots of attention and exercise would be fantastic!

Because Jack loves his humans so much, he can become a little sad when left alone. He will bark for 15-20 minutes in his crate when left alone (so we would not recommend an apartment or condo for this guy!), but settles down quickly and is then very quiet, patiently awaiting your return.

As the Pug breed and Pug mixes can be prone to being overweight, Jack needs to be on a well-balanced diet mixed with vigilent exercise. Jack is very food motivated, so be sure to keep any tempting human food out of reach of his nose!


If you think you could provide a loving, safe, forever home for our handsome Jack, please submit an application through our website at www.loyalrescue.com.

Jack is waiting for you!

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Foster update - September 20, 2010

NEW ARRIVALS

The following dogs are new to rescue:

Ramsey
Ramsey is a 2-year-old male Bichon-Poo who came to us as a stray. Ramsey is great with other animals (dogs and cats), adults and children. While a bit of work is still needed to ensure that Ramsey is 100% house-trained and ready to go to his forever home, he is spending his time in his new foster home getting lots of attention and belly rubs. Ramsey is an easy-going guy that would fit easily into any family that is willing to give him all the love he deserves.

Rian
Rian is a 1-year-old male Chihuahua (he is the black and tan guy in the photo) who came to us all the way from Kentucky. Rian is a sweet, cuddly little dog who gets along with with the other dogs in his foster home. If you are looking for a cute little guy to add to your family, perhaps Rian is the dog for you!

ADOPTIONS

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

- Sausage (Scrappy) the Dachshund mix
- Taco the Chihuahua

Congratulations all on snagging fabulous new families!

PENDING

Adoptions are currently pending for Kipper, Zoe, Shy, Whiskey and Bree.

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

Happy adopting!

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Salute to Seniors

"Old dogs, like old shoes, are comfortable. They might be a bit out of shape and a little worn around the edges, but they fit well".
~ Bonnie Wilcox, 'Old Dogs, Old Friends'

Many people think of puppies when it is time to add to their fur families. Don't get me wrong, puppies are adorable and sweet-faced. They will give you tons of love and bring lots of laughter to your home. Puppies are also extremely hard, full-time work. Between potty training, socialization, crate-training, obedience training, and puppy-related vet bills, you're looking at at least 18-24 months of puppy-hood.

Perhaps you are reluctant to adopt a senior dog because you fear that your time with your new furry family member will be short-lived? The privilege of loving a senior dog makes every single day special, as you share love, friendship, and a special relationship that grows stronger with the knowledge that you have given this dog a second chance at life. The love that grows from this knowledge is stronger than the pain of eventual separation.

Below are the senior dogs that we currently have available for adoption:

Bradie (10-year-old female Yorkshire Terrier)


Jimmy (10-year-old male Silky Terrier)


Marilyn (12-year-old female Schnauzer/Poodle mix)


Mercedes (11-year-old female Dachshund)


Mini Mouse (12-14-year-old female Poodle)


Misty (14-year-old male Pomeranian) and Storm (17-year-old female Shih Tzu)


Moses (10-year-old male Chihuahua)


Rody (10-year-old male Chihuahua)


Rosa (10-year-old female Chihuahua)


Shelley (10-12-year-old female Yorkshire Terrier, special needs)


Sonny (8-year-old male Chihuahua) and Cher (8-year-old female Chihuahua)


Adopt a senior dog and save a life!

For more information on how you can adopt one of these senior dogs, or to view the other dogs we currently have available for adoption, visit our website at www.loyalrescue.com, or send us an e-mail at loyalrescue@netscape.ca.

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