A Walk On The Wild Side

Nike

Meet Nike!  He is about two years old and WILD!  I don't think anyone spent much time with him  - his manners were non-existent when he arrived.  I opened my front door to a dog that was lunging and pulling so hard on his leash that the lady trying to hold on to him asked me if I was scared.  I told her no, but my heart raced because it was obvious this wasn't going to be a piece of cake!   A big metal cage from the rescue was also brought to me......just in case. 

I was a little worried also because this weekend our friends Steve and Lecia were coming from Lake Oswego, Oregon.  I wasn't sure how our guests would react to an out of control dog.  Fortunately, they are dog lovers and they helped out in his training.  Four people scratching behind his ears while correcting his bad behavior was perfect!!!  I think it accelerated his progress while giving him a lot of security.  By the time they left today he was no longer jumping up on us and I think Steve was ready to adopt him himself.  Nike is a great dog and he is smart......

So as it turns out, Nike is one happy, playful totally untrained puppy in a sixty pound body.....and he didn't know any better.  He was also so anxious and scared it breaks my heart.  Whatever happened to him between his other home and my home will always be a mystery.  All he needed was love and attention and some guidance to fit right in here.  He now is totally adoptable and will make some nice active family a great companion!

In the mean time our adventures will continue..........

Long and Lean

Finally slept all night!

Rescue In Progress and Pics of Riley

Today I will be getting a 2 year old boy who has been sitting at the shelter many days waiting for his owner to reappear.   So far, no one has come or inquired about him.  Poor fella!

The rescue is now in progress.

Below are some pics of our beloved Riley who passed away two years ago.  We still think of him often.......

Come back later to meet my latest rescued golden!!!  I am sure he will be an amazing pup!  I can just feel it!!!!

Pregnancy Test Came Back.......

Molly

I am a little behind here in my posting.  That always happens when life takes some unexpected twists and turns.  But, since I just got a call to take a new rescue boy, I realized I better let my readers know that precious Molly was successfully adopted and placed into a loving forever home.  The big question of the day was whether or not she was pregnant.  It seems that it is very difficult to tell early on in dogs.  Molly's belly was kinda big and when the vet did their first check there was some question.  I took Molly for a blood test and even though it came back negative the vet was still wary of a false negative. A few days later Molly went to her appt. to be spayed with the stipulation that if when they opened her up there were puppies.....they would close her back up and let her give birth.  The rescue would take on the puppies (no matter what color or mix they were) and care for them and place each in a forever home.  Well, long story short....no puppies.  Dear Molly is (probably) now on the green bean diet and living the wonderful life she so deserves.  Boy, was she a sweet one.  The joy, happiness and love she gave to me touched my heart just when I needed it most.  I hope she is deeply loved all the rest of her days.

Riley's Old Toy Is Getting Some Attention