Our Two Foster Doggies- Jazzy and Bailey

This is our foster dog Bailey. He is a real sweetie. Bailey is an American Eskimo cross. He is quite a small dog. Bailey has been staying with us for about a month now. Momma sometimes calls him Bay or Bay-Bay. He loves to wrestle and play with us and Jazzy. He also loves to cuddle with our Momma. He is very attached to Momma.

Here is his Petfinder link http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=15085632 Bailey went on a trial visit for adoption. Hopefully it works out for him. Here are some pictures of Bailey.

Below are pictures of Jazzy, our other foster dog. Jazz has been with us for about 3 months. She is a bundle of energy. She can run circles around us all. Jazzy can manage a day at doggie day care and then have tons of energy left for the Off leash Dog Park or a run with her volunteer jogger.

Here is her Petfinder link http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=15087528

Here are some pictures of Jazzy:

Here are Jazzy and Bailey together in the yard.

Last week I noticed Jazzy walking on 3 legs, holding her left hind leg up. Then she started sitting in the yard and refusing to walk. So into the Vet we went. Turns out she pulled her Achilles tendon at the insertion site to the calcaneous (heel).

She had surgery on her leg a couple days ago. She is now sporting a lovely bright red wrap on her leg to hold the splint on and a lovely cone on her head. She is getting medication for pain and to decrease inflammation. Vets orders are to also decrease activity. No running, no jumping, no wrestling. Lots of crate rest. FOR TWO MONTHS!

Oh my dog, it's gonna be a long two months!

Woofs from Casper, Buddy, Nikki and foster dogs Jazzy and Bailey

WHAT IN THE H*LL IS GOING ON AT THE TORONTO HUMANE SOCIETY?

Can this really be true?

A so-called "Humane" Society that:

-Leaves animals to live in their own excretement for days or weeks.

-Leaves dogs and cats agonizing in pain with no treatment.

-Leaves sick animals to die in their cages agonizing for days.

-Where staff members were being bullied and fired when they tried to do something about the terrible things that were happening.

-Where Vets were not being allowed to treat or euthanize animals that were clearly in pain.

-Where police conducted a search warrant yesterday and found a mummified cat (named Casper) that had been caught in a live cage in the ceiling. It would have died of starvation and had been left there for about a year. See this at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0aZd0QDaVk

-Where management staff of the Toronto Humane Society are being arrested and taken away in handcuffs for cruelty to animals. Here are the photos:

Unbelievably it is true. See the story is at:

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/video/humane-society-arrests/article1379748/

We are disgusted, appalled and extremely saddened for the animals that have suffered in the hands of these horrible people.

See this article:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/toronto/toronto-humane-society-officials-arrested-face-animal-cruelty-charges/article1378385/

Watch this video. Yes it's sad and it made me ball like a baby, but you need to see to believe it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XFSVMV7yRs

If you want to learn more, please visit:
Save the Toronto Humane Society Blog http://helpths.wordpress.com/
The Protest Group Page http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=86351415753
The Association for the Reform of the Toronto Humane Society http://www.reformths.com/

HOW CAN THIS HAPPEN?

WHAT IN THE H*LL IS GOING ON AT THE TORONTO HUMANE SOCIETY?

We just don't understand.

Happy Tails- Our Dog Rescue Video :)

Momma volunteers for a doggie rescue and we also fosters dogs. She made this video to show stories about some of the dogs that have been rescued and how their lives have changed.

Some of the doggies in this video are ones that we actually fostered ourselves: Meeko the American Eskimo, Winnie the German Shepherd cross, Joey the blonde mixed breed dog, Sunny Bunny the yellow lab cross and Ditto the German Short-Haired Pointer.

There are also other dogs in the video that stayed at other foster homes too.

When Momma becomes sad or annoyed or disillusioned with the frustrations and politics of dog rescue, she watches this video a couple times and she feels it's all worth it.

Turn on your speakers so you can hear the music and enjoy!

Wasn't that cool? Doesn't it make you happy that all these beautiful dogs were rescued and their lives were saved.

Woofs from Casper, Buddy, Nikki and foster Eskies Jazzy and Bailey-yup we are a 5 dog (nut)house for awhile!

PLEASE HELP US FIND THIS DOG- LOST IN PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON USA

Hi everyone, We are trying to help one of our Eskie friends to find their lost female American Eskimo Dog. Her name is Nemisis (Nemi). Please crosspost or send this to anyone who may live in the area. Everything possible is being done to get Nemi back home.

Lost American Eskimo Dog

Our little girl was lost on 10/26/09 and we are still looking for her. She is a Standard sized American Eskimo, approximately 20 lbs. All white fur. She was last seen a little south of SW Andrews Rd and Glenwood Rd SW in Port Orchard. If you have any information please call 206-445-2587 or 425-443-2101.

Run Free, Dear Hana

We are stunned and deeply saddened to hear that our Eskie friend Hana has unexpectedly crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Please visit Hana's blog to give some support to Hana's family.

We would like to share our favorite pictures of Hana:

Hana wearing her Ribbon Necklace and driving her bright red sports car .

Hana wearing her ButterEskie wings
Run Free At the Rainbow Bridge
We will miss you, sweet Hana

Casper The Friendly Dog Wishes You A Happy Halloween!

Wordless Wednesday

Seven Days with Seven Dogs (Trailer for Dog-umentary)

This trailer is pawsome!

We will be purchasing the full lengh DVD. For further info on the dog-umentry Seven Days / Seven Dogs go to http://www.laughingowl.com.au/7days7dogs/7days7dogs.htm

Because humans aren't the only ones who need to smell the roses!

Remembering Sandy

It's hard to believe that it has been 4 years since you crossed the Rainbow Bridge... seems like just yesterday.

SANDY - Fall 1994 - Sept 22, 2005

After wanting a dog for as long as I could remember, I finally adopted my first dog from the SPCA in February 1995. Sandy was about 6 months old when I got her. I loved her with all my heart and she was very devoted to me.

When Sandy was about 1 ½ years old she developed a seizure disorder that was fairly well controlled with medication. At about this same time she also began to have many issues with fear and aggression. I spent many years learning about how to deal with her issues. I took obedience classes, worked with her, and consulted experienced dog owners, trainers, and Vets.

The best thing I ever did with her was agility. I was looking for a fun dog activity that would also help with her issues. That is how I met Shirley and Diane. Sandy and I only got as far as Advanced Beginners II / III and we never did enter an agility trial. Several times we repeated classes at the same level, but it didn’t matter. We were both having fun.

Agility classes helped Sandy much more than any of the other things I had tried with her. It helped to decrease her fear and aggression and she made friends with people and other dogs. I learnt how to manage her issues while continuing to have her in the agility classes which we both loved. I am so grateful to Shirley and Diane who helped me to be able to do this.

Eventually Sandy’s aggression issues escalated to the point that I had to make one of the most difficult decisions ever. On Sept 22, 2005, Sandy crossed the Rainbow Bridge.

Rest easy, my girl
All is now well.
Play and have fun

At the Rainbow Bridge.
I will love you forever

And I know I will see you again one day.

A New Foster Dog named Jazzy

Oh my dog - it's been more than a month since we last posted. So much has happened. We will try to do some regular updates over the next while.

We have had some foster dog changes. Our foster dog Pixie attacked Nikki a few times and Nikki said enough of that @%#*%! So then Nikki decided to attack Pixie at every opportunity. Needless to say it was not a good scene.

So Pixie has now moved to another foster home where she is doing well. Thanks Joanne - you are awesome!

Momma then decided to take a break from fostering, but that only lasted 7 days as another Eskie was in need. Momma can say 'no' to fostering other dogs but to say 'no' to an Eskie in need is pretty hard. So after an entire 7 day fostering break (LOL) we took in our latest foster dog.

We have named her Jazzy (aka Jazz, Jasmine the whirlwind and Jazzy's hurricane). I think you get the picture... She is a 15 month old Eskie with a ton of energy. Definitely the most active dog we have ever fostered or owned and cute as a button.

See...

Momma has a number of things to work on with her as is not unusual with rescue dogs.

See ya soon

Woofs Casper , Buddy, Nikki and foster dog Jazzy