If Your Dog Could Talk..What Would He Say?!..Bandanas Say It All and Then Some!

I know, I know...before you start talking about how all those cutesy little dogs and their bandanas' are just more 'cute overload'..I'd like to introduce you to a new company I found while cruising the Internet.

The site, The Dog Perk - Products for People Who Love Dogs, sell products such as bandanas, T-shirts and other items for your dog. Their best sellers have to be these fabulous bandanas. They have the largest selection of bandanas I have seen in one place.  You can order bandanas for rescue dogs, fosters and funny sayings.  They also screen print custom bandanas for your rescue group too!  What a way to help make your rescue donations for a fund raiser!

You can also buy T-shirts for the owners to match your doggie's bandana.  One of my favorite funny T-shirts is one that says: 'I'm with spoiled (then an arrow pointing down!) This one is too cute...
The rescue bandanas are .99 each!  and the other bandanas are only $1.24 to rescue groups.

If you are an online seller looking for a great item to sell online; this is it.  While the economy effects so much of our life, we still pamper our pets as one of our 'stress relievers'.  We may cut out a couple trips to the movies, cut back on the sweets, etc. but nothing will keep us from spoiling our 'furbabies'.

According to analysts studying the outlook for pet supplies and accessories for the 2010 - 2011 season...pet supplies will continue to climb in sales.  This is such a large and growing area for online sales.

At The Dog Perk, you can enjoy Wholesale prices on the bandanas and make almost a 50% markup.  The size and weight are great for shipping.  No peanuts, bubblewrap, expensive shipping supplies needed.

I applaud The Dog Perk for a company who is setting up to support and help dog rescues and fosters.  They do a lot to help rescues and I for one will be supporting them.  Make sure and visit their site:

http://www.thedogperk.com/

You'll be glad you did!  I am so sure we are going to hear a lot about this company as it grows!  Make sure and share this with all the dog lovers in your life!

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My Dearest Little Lucy..I Love Lucy!

Lucy and her 'fur' sister Allie, human sister Brie

I've had another foster to come to us and never even got the chance to post her on my blog!  She arrived by transport Saturday night...and Sunday morning we had an application for the dear sweetie pie!

Lucy's story is probably one of the worst I've heard since fostering.  I've heard all the stories of dogs being stray and picked up with mange, etc.  That in itself is evil enough.  People have to learn that domesticated dogs cannot live without humans feeding them.  You cannot just dump a dog on the streets and it will survive on its own.  Cats have much more of a chance than dogs do at survival. Dogs usually end up eating dead animals on the road, etc. and then getting all sorts of diseases that will kill the dog....but that's another post..back to our Lucy.

It seems Lucy was a backyard breeders dog.  He began breeding her when she was much too young. I do not think she was quite a year old.  She had seven pups to deliver.  She delivered 3 and then the 4th puppy became stuck in her birth canal.  The owner took her to an emergency vet after she was in labor much too long and had started vomiting and having a temp. The vet advised a cesarian to try and retrieve the pups still yet to be born.  They knew she had 4 more to deliver. 

The owner refused and took the Lucy home with the pup still stuck in the birth canal.  Lucy suffered through another 12 long hours of labor before the owner brought her back still in pain and vomiting.  Remember this momma dog was still a puppy herself.  She only weighed 9lbs at the time.

They performed the surgery and found Lucy's female organs had been torn with the ordeal of labor.  The vet stitched her up the best she could and advised the owner, do not attempt to breed this dog again, it will kill her.  It was approximately a year later the man brought Lucy back to the vet, where it was apparent he had tried to breed her again.  This time the owner could not afford the vet bills and Lucy was surrendered.

Our rescue took Lucy and posted her on our web site before she arrived in NH.  She had three people interested in adopting her.  She was so fatiqued, hungrey and worn out from the trip, I advised everyone she needed a week to gather herself together and strengthen herself. 

The following Saturday, Lucy went to meet her potential 'furever' family.  She was a big hit with her furbaby sister, Allie and her human sister too!  They all had a blast as the two dogs tore around the house playing like the road runner and Wiley Coyote!

Lucy had such a short stay with me...I did not even get a chance to get photos of her beautiful face! She had one blue eye and one brown eye.  She was a delicate Boston Terrier, weighing in at only 15lbs.

The family who adopted her wrote me an email the next week to share some pic's of Lucy.  The pic's mean a ot to me and I just adore seeing Lucy with her new family!

Because Lucy went to her new family so quickly..I was able to help a Jack Russell Terrier mix.  He was from a shelter in Tennessee.  More on his story in the next post...

Please enjoy these photos of Miss Lucy as I came to know her!  What a terrific little girl!

                                          Lucy with her Dad!

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'The Back Up Plan' starring Jennifer Lopez and 3 very talented Boston Terrier Rescue Dogs!

I had heard about this new movie but really didn't know the plot. Then when cruising the Internet today, I ran across this post, "The Back Up Plan" stars Rescue Dogs. Wow, a beautiful picture of a Boston Terrier was with the story.

It seems, three rescue Boston Terriers used in the movie, 'Hotel for Dogs', (great movie! I hope you saw this one!), are starring with J-Lo in this new movie, coming out, April 24, 2010.

I really think this is great idea to spotlight on my favorite breed and show how intelligent they are! I truly hope it sparks interest in the breed but does not create a fad such as the poor Chihuahua or Dalmation craze. Please remember there are plenty of Boston Terriers that need good homes, not just for a temporary craze but for responsible owners. Whatever happens, I hope we do not see more temporary Boston Terrier breeders.

To read the story please click here to go to: Zoom Room

Looks like a wonderful story line along the same plot lines as 'Hotel for Pets'. We really do need to get information out to the public...Please don't Buy, Adopt.

Too many beautiful dogs are being put down daily while puppies are being bred in the most horrible conditions in Puppy Mills. Please do not buy puppies from a pet store. We may not be able to catch all the people running Puppy Mills, but we can try to educate people about where they come from and the misery these dogs come from...

Please go to: United Against Puppy Mills to learn more about where those cute little puppies come from. Most have hidden health issues because mothers are bred to sons, etc. and the puppies are not kept in sanitary conditions.

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Cocktail Shaker - or Shaker as his Friends call him!

Shaker is my youngster! While the other dogs in my household are 10yrs and over, little Shaker is only 2yrs old. He is the youngster that keeps all of us on our toes! He is so loving and playful, we all get a kick watching him play. He is also a Boston Terrier.

He is so happy to be alive and he shows it everyday. He gets up in the morning, looks for Squirty. They each touch noses, give a little kiss of assurance and then the games begin, time for a friendly little tussle before breakfast.

Then it is time for a great outside run around the house. Then its inside to harass a cat or two, find his ball or stuffed toy, then just as suddenly as all this began, his head goes down and he's asleep again! I keep joking I think he has narcolepsy...but according to his breed this is not unusual. He just runs out of gas and has to recharge!

Shaker also likes to love and kiss...A Lot! He really gives the big, wet sloppy kisses. He really is a character. Shaker would do great in a household with children, preferably older children that can throw a frisbee or ball.

Shaker and Squirty both have taught me a lot in the short time they've been here. Dogs are funny that way. They take so little and give so much.

Find out if a Boston Terrier is right for you, read all about the breed: Boston Terriers

UPDATE: Shaker now 'Domino' was adopted this past weekend by the most perfect adopter I could have ever imagined. Her friend described her as a 'Dr Doolittle'! She has worked with animals and been a part of the Humane Society for over 30yrs. She is now a dog trainer and has various other animals to include a 23yr old cat and cuckatoo!

Domino was reported with a back leg that was smaller than the other. I believe he must have learned to walk on it that way because he made full use of his leg. If you did not know, you would not notice unless you were looking for it. Well, Domino's new Mom wanted to be sure he would be able to walk with her and her other dog on a 2mi walk, 2x daily. I am proud to report he did and handled it well with no problems. He is adjusting into his new home by giving everyone his famous, sloppy, Boston Terrier kisses. I am so proud my precious found such a great home!

Just this one adoption has allowed me to pick up a new dog from a high kill shelter and rescue him. He is a terrier mix and is shivering and nervous inside the shelter. This dog was a owner surrender and you can see the confusion in the dog's eyes. He probably can't understand why he is laying down on cold cement to sleep when he had a perfectly good home. HE did nothing wrong. Usually cases like this are due to a new baby, moving, owners are just tired of the dog, etc.

Squirty - Friendly, Loving, Boston Terrior Mix

I am so blessed to have my first foster dog to be Squirty! He is a dog from Missouri that ended up in a shelter when his elderly owner passed away. He is a mixed Boston Terrier and Beagle mix. You would think a mix like that would be really a hyper dog! To the contrary, Squirty is one of the best behaved dogs I've ever known.

Squirty, 10yrs. old, came to us from another foster who had to give him up. Squirty at first was a little nervous about his new arrangements. I have two dogs of my own. A Shih-Tzu/Dachshund mix and a Rat Terrier. Both are older dogs, over the age of 12yrs.

Squirty has actually helped my dogs to mind their manners! They had gotten a little lax about begging for food, etc. When Squirty came in and did not, they started following him and not beg as often.

Squirty knows all his commands, and follows them well. He likes to please. He loves to run and play with his toys. He is definitely not ready for a rocking chair yet! His coat is brindle and white. He has the cutest white tip of his tail!

He has never met a person, dog or cat for that matter he didn't like! He enjoys going on walks, meeting other dogs and people. He is really good with smaller children. He is not one to knock little ones down.

Please take a look at his pictures and get in touch with Friends of Homeless Animals, Providence, RI, if you are interested in adopting Squirty or any of the other dogs up for adoption. Perhaps you've been wanting to foster for awhile and just didn't know where, who or how to contact. You can fill out an application to foster on this site as well!

UPDATE: Squirty was adopted shortly after being put up on this blog. He was with us not too long, but long enough for my husband to really bond with him. Squirty went everywhere with him in his truck! They also took long walks in the woods down to see the beavers at the dam. We will both miss him terribly but know he is now in the best Forever Home he could've ever gotten!

He was adopted by a woman who loves Senior dogs. She is single and her home is very low key for a low energy dog like Squirty. He now has a younger Shih-Tzu sister for company during the day and his new Mom is spoiling him silly!

As a foster we get a lot of thanks, but without our dear adopters..we would not be able to help more dogs. Our precious Adopters rock! The adopters see what we do in our dogs and love the dogs just as much as we do!

Friends of Homeless Animals, Providence, RI

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Fostering a Rescue Dog

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I have to first give a little background about myself. I am the one who always showed up at school with about 5 dogs in tow. I walked to school and as I walked the dogs in the neighborhood would come to get their pets and follow me to school! My brother refused to walk with me. He made me walk 20 paces behind so people did not know I was with him. He didn't want to be associated with the 'dog kid'!

I've had animals all my life. Usually, no more than one dog at a time. I've had several cats and dogs throughout the years. I always wanted to do something to work with animals. I never had the opportunity. I grew up, married and had children.

Now that I'm older and manage a business from my house, I have the time to devote to helping animals. My favorite breed came about due to a very special dog, named Bandit. He was a Boston Terrier I kept for awhile that belonged to one of my daughters friends. Bandit was very special to me. He had been kept in a cage and did not know how to live in a house. I taught him his 'house manners'. I also trained him to do tricks.

Unfortunately, our time together was cut short and Bandit was taken back and sold to someone else. I always held an empty spot in my heart for Bandit.

When I saw the 'Friends of Homeless Animals' of Providence, RI. asking for foster homes, I immediately applied. They specialize in the Boston Terrier breed in rescues. It was not even two days before someone was contacting me to do a home visit to become a foster. I know now why...

In these times, there are so many more animals being given up due to expense for upkeep, vet bills, etc. Family pets that have been with families for years are suddenly showing up in shelters at an alarming rate. These are the victims of these very hard times we are experiencing. A lot of them are being put to sleep. There just are not enough homes for all the animals. Now, more than ever is the time to make sure your pet is spay or neutered. Please do not let more pets come into this all ready over populated world of pets.

The foster parents and people who run Friends of Homeless Animals, are the most caring, informative people you would ever like to know. If the group hears of an animal being mistreated, or about to be put to sleep and they can help, they mobilize within a few hours to get someone to help the dog. I truly am blessed to be in this group of wonderful and caring people.

What can you do?

If you are looking for a puppy or dog, please adopt. Don't buy from a pet store. It is very likely the really cute little puppy may have come from a Puppy Mill. If you are not familiar with Puppy mills, please read this: United Against Puppy Mills

Also, know which breed dog is going to work for your lifestyle. Read about the breeds before adopting. Quite a few adopted dogs come back to shelters with adopters saying, 'I didn't know he would get so big', 'I didn't know he needed so much care", etc.

Try considering older dogs too. Some of the older dogs make fantastic pets. They are already trained and do not require a lot to ease into the routine of your household. Some senior dogs have so much love to give!

If you have room in your heart and home, consider fostering. It has some fantastic rewards! Seeing these dogs going to forever homes where they will be loved is just fantastic! Almost like seeing your own children going out in the world!

I have two fosters...Squirty, a Boston Terrier mix and Cocktail Shaker, a 3yr. old Boston Terrier, teenager who is full of hy-jinks! I will be posting pics and stories.

Stay tuned!

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