A welcome sunny day

Fiona is doing her happy dance. Sunshine demanded I forget housework and go out to play. Too bad that rain will return tomorrow. 

She found something muddy to roll in. What a dirty little dog.

As you can see Libby is assisting with our weed problem. She ran up my back a few times, constantly on the move. These two bring many smiles every day. 

Female BC Available

She is a stray, about 1 year old. Staff at dog control says she's a sweetie. She will need to be spayed etc. I can evaluate her if anyone is interested. Let me know asap.
Update 3-4-11 this girl was adopted by a local family. Yippee.

Some good info

Dr. Karen Becker has a very informative web site. Lots of short videos from a veterinarian who knows her stuff. In fact I'd like to clone her so she could treat my canines. Of course they have things to sell, but what she teaches is worth having to see a few ads.

May we come out and play?

Please??? We promise to stay out of the dirt or carry rocks and sticks into the house. We won't splash in the puddles or dig them even deeper. We won't drag soggy rain soaked toys onto your bed. Or hide them under the couch.

We just couldn't resist playing outside this afternoon. Soggy muddy yard or not.

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This is all it takes

You happen in to your local dog control. Something draws you to the shaggy, dirty, canine with those "I will love you" eyes. Then your heart gets involved. So you plunk down some cash to save the dog from scheduled euthanasia. Off to the vet for a look see. Home for a good meal and a bath. You find you've brought home a gentle spirit, not an aggressive notion in his mind. Happy to love and be loved.

Believe it or not it does often happen this way. In fact I began doing rescue nearly the same way years ago.

The dog in this tale is named Enzo. He had to have neuter surgery and a little vet care, but is now on his way to living a much improved life. His saving angel "D" had never done anything like this before, but her heart couldn't let him stay there for certain death. It's one dog, a vet bill, and some valuable time, but the reward is so great. The plan is to pass Enzo on to his forever family. That will be "D"'s definition of bittersweet.

You will find Enzo, an older Aussie mix, currently posted on PNWBC Rescue.

Little one needs a home

This little female is available at Linn County Dog Control. This morning she was one of four dogs I drove to Greenhill Humane Society in Eugene. This timid fearful lady just wouldn't come out of the crate. Not wanting to force her into a possible bite situation and sensing that kennel time with lots of different caregivers would not be the best for her she was to be returned to Albany. While we finished up paperwork on the three that were to stay and with the help of yummy treats I got her onto my lap. She was my best friend by the time we got back to Linn. They guess her to be 5 years old. Please if you'd like to have a cuddly lap warmer contact them or drop me an email. Needless to say this little sweetie is tugging at my heart....

UPDATE: This little dear has gone home with an older lady to keep her lap warm ;-) I'm so happy!

Nala adopted

Nala is currently being fostered in Beaverton. Here is a link for more information. http://www.pnwbcrescue.org//show_bio.php?ImageSize=2&DogId=3429&c=0

NALA: has a new home in Corvallis. A dog loving couple that are home a bunch and just can't wait to spoil this beautiful girl.