Don't forget about the parents of the pet store and on line puppies that people purchase. The only way to stop this cycle is to stop purchasing dogs through pet stores and over the internet. So many pets die in shelters.. we as a humane society have the power to make a difference...
To the parents of the puppies:
A tribute:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdcNl5FqcKY
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Dog Auctions Exposed
Please note:
Dog auctions are in business to sell dogs to breeders in order for them to supply America's demand for puppies. The puppies produced from the dogs that live through this ordeal then live in horrid conditions in very small cramped spaces on wire flooring. The puppies are sold to pet stores and other 'sellers' of dogs.
Dogs in this video are purchase to be bred by millers and sold to pet stores and back yard breeders (BYB).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kG7bXi0xylY
.
Dog auctions are in business to sell dogs to breeders in order for them to supply America's demand for puppies. The puppies produced from the dogs that live through this ordeal then live in horrid conditions in very small cramped spaces on wire flooring. The puppies are sold to pet stores and other 'sellers' of dogs.
Dogs in this video are purchase to be bred by millers and sold to pet stores and back yard breeders (BYB).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kG7bXi0xylY
.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
October is Adopt-A-Pet Month!!
Thinking of adding a companion to your family... well this is a great time where there are many dogs in need in shelters, local pounds, rescues, etc.
http://www.americanhumane.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pa_adoption_aadm
http://www.americanhumane.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pa_adoption_aadm
Friday, September 26, 2008
Dogs In Danger of being put to Sleep
Can't push adoption enough... Check out the poor dogs that are memorialized in this website because of overpopulation and the failure to adopt from a shelter or pound. Make a difference in a dogs life.. and make a difference in your own life.
http://www.dogsindanger.com/
http://www.dogsindanger.com/
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Choose to Adopt than shop
In a recent puppy mill bust, over 1000 dogs were taken into custody by authorities. When you purchase a dog over the internet or from a breeder which doesn't have the parent on site, you run the risk of purchasing a dog that has lived it's life in horrid conditions.
POSTED: August 25, 2008
Article Photos
Photo by Dave Payne Sr.
Maryann Hollis, executive director for the Humane Society of Parkersburg, holds a week-old Chinese crested puppy Sunday that was among a thousand dogs surrendered by a Parkersburg breeder.
PARKERSBURG - When Maryann Hollis left Philadelphia to start her new position as executive director of the Humane Society of Parkersburg three weeks ago, Parkersburg seemed to be a small, sleepy town.
That is, until a thousand dogs were dropped in her lap Saturday and she found herself in the midst of one of the largest animal-rescue operations in the nation and the largest in West Virginia history.
Luckily, she's had some help as organizations and volunteers from across the nation have pitched in to help move and care for the dogs.
The dogs were surrendered by Whispering Oaks Kennel Saturday, after officials executed a search warrant at Sharon Robert's Internet-based dog-breeding business at 301 Whispering Oaks Lane, Parkersburg.
The Wood County Sheriff's Department reported the owner's husband, Edwin R. Roberts, 73, of 301 Whispering Oaks Lane, Parkersburg, was arrested at 4:25 p.m. Sunday on charges of assault of a police officer and obstructing a police officer. He was scheduled for arraignment Sunday evening in Wood County Magistrate Court. Details surrounding the arrest were unavailable at press time.
It took two days to move all the dogs into a Parkersburg warehouse for temporary housing. There is much still to do: each of those thousand dogs has to seen by a veterinarian. Each needs its cage cleaned, fed, watered and perhaps an occasional scratch behind the ear.
The warehouse was a flurry of activity Sunday, with dozens of volunteers moving dogs, cleaning cages, feeding dogs, bringing in supplies and checking on puppies and pregnant dogs - which will soon be moved to where they can be better cared for - about to give birth.
Many of those volunteers are from Parkersburg. Others hail from all over the nation - from groups including the Humane Society of the United States, Best Friends Animal Society, The Humane Society of Missouri, the Tampa Bay Disaster Animal Response Team and United Animal Nations.
It's an effort of monolithic proportions, but Hollis said it's one of the most satisfying undertakings she's ever been a part of.
"Pennsylvania is well-known for its vast amount of puppy mills and people brought so many of those dogs in to us, but the mills kept going. To be able to see one of those close down instead of just taking dogs they've sold has been a dream come true for me," she said.
Some of the dogs were dehydrated, but most were in relatively good health. One dog, however, was initially feared to have had a broken pelvis, but Sunday's prognosis for the animal was far worse, said Carrie Roe, the Humane Society of Parkersburg's board president.
"The dog's pelvis is not broken. The bad news is, it is paralyzed in the rear legs. The good news is one of the organizations here - Best Friends Animal Society - has committed to taking care of that dog for the rest of its life," she said.
Roe said the dog's injury was not new.
"The dog has been in this condition for some time," she said.
The majority of the dogs aren't the puppies people usually purchased from Whispering Oaks for several hundred dollars each. Although there are many puppies, as well as some yet to be born, most are adults, Hollis said.
"These were the dogs that were breeding machines," she said.
The dogs were kept in wire mesh enclosures, most about three feet by three feet, resembling rabbit hutches, Roe said.
Roe said dogs who have lived their lives on wire mesh often have difficulty learning to deal with other surfaces.
"They don't know how to walk in grass. They get in it and they feel this strange sensation on their feet and they will stumble and fall over. You literally have to teach them to walk on grass," she said.
Hollis said the dogs can also have difficulty learning to walk on carpet and may avoid flat, hard surfaces, such as tile floors.
Applications for adoption won't be accepted until Saturday. Roe said finding homes for the dogs will be a complicated process.
"These dogs have had very little human attention, they fight for it. Dogs from puppy mills typically don't do well with other dogs. These dogs have never been on a leash. They have seen so many more people in the last 24 hours than they have seen in their entire lives," she said.
"It's like this," Hollis said. "Imagine you live your entire life inside your house - one room inside your house - and you never leave it. Once a week, somebody dropped groceries at your door. That's what life was like for these dogs - just one room, wire mesh, and you pooped where you slept."
In addition to the problems the dogs may have getting acclimated to human contact, they will also be difficult to housebreak, Hollis said.
"Most dogs have ample space. They can poop and get away from it. But if you've lived all your life sleeping in poop, it's difficult to learn any other way," she said.
On its Web site, which has been taken down since Saturday, Whispering Oaks cited a policy of not allowing people to visit the kennel because of insurance and liability purposes.
Not being allowed to see the conditions dogs were reared in should throw up a red flag to anyone wanting to purchase a dog, Roe said. She said there are numerous reputable dog breeders and those wanting to purchase a dog should expect some degree of transparency.
"If you can't see where the dog was born and raised, you simply shouldn't be buying that dog," Roe said.
The cost of the rescue operation could exceed $100,000 and the humane society needs monetary donations most of all, Hollis said. Volunteers are also in need of meals, she said.
To donate or volunteer to help with the dog rescue, call the Humane Society of Parkersburg at (304) 422-5541.
POSTED: August 25, 2008
Article Photos
Photo by Dave Payne Sr.
Maryann Hollis, executive director for the Humane Society of Parkersburg, holds a week-old Chinese crested puppy Sunday that was among a thousand dogs surrendered by a Parkersburg breeder.
PARKERSBURG - When Maryann Hollis left Philadelphia to start her new position as executive director of the Humane Society of Parkersburg three weeks ago, Parkersburg seemed to be a small, sleepy town.
That is, until a thousand dogs were dropped in her lap Saturday and she found herself in the midst of one of the largest animal-rescue operations in the nation and the largest in West Virginia history.
Luckily, she's had some help as organizations and volunteers from across the nation have pitched in to help move and care for the dogs.
The dogs were surrendered by Whispering Oaks Kennel Saturday, after officials executed a search warrant at Sharon Robert's Internet-based dog-breeding business at 301 Whispering Oaks Lane, Parkersburg.
The Wood County Sheriff's Department reported the owner's husband, Edwin R. Roberts, 73, of 301 Whispering Oaks Lane, Parkersburg, was arrested at 4:25 p.m. Sunday on charges of assault of a police officer and obstructing a police officer. He was scheduled for arraignment Sunday evening in Wood County Magistrate Court. Details surrounding the arrest were unavailable at press time.
It took two days to move all the dogs into a Parkersburg warehouse for temporary housing. There is much still to do: each of those thousand dogs has to seen by a veterinarian. Each needs its cage cleaned, fed, watered and perhaps an occasional scratch behind the ear.
The warehouse was a flurry of activity Sunday, with dozens of volunteers moving dogs, cleaning cages, feeding dogs, bringing in supplies and checking on puppies and pregnant dogs - which will soon be moved to where they can be better cared for - about to give birth.
Many of those volunteers are from Parkersburg. Others hail from all over the nation - from groups including the Humane Society of the United States, Best Friends Animal Society, The Humane Society of Missouri, the Tampa Bay Disaster Animal Response Team and United Animal Nations.
It's an effort of monolithic proportions, but Hollis said it's one of the most satisfying undertakings she's ever been a part of.
"Pennsylvania is well-known for its vast amount of puppy mills and people brought so many of those dogs in to us, but the mills kept going. To be able to see one of those close down instead of just taking dogs they've sold has been a dream come true for me," she said.
Some of the dogs were dehydrated, but most were in relatively good health. One dog, however, was initially feared to have had a broken pelvis, but Sunday's prognosis for the animal was far worse, said Carrie Roe, the Humane Society of Parkersburg's board president.
"The dog's pelvis is not broken. The bad news is, it is paralyzed in the rear legs. The good news is one of the organizations here - Best Friends Animal Society - has committed to taking care of that dog for the rest of its life," she said.
Roe said the dog's injury was not new.
"The dog has been in this condition for some time," she said.
The majority of the dogs aren't the puppies people usually purchased from Whispering Oaks for several hundred dollars each. Although there are many puppies, as well as some yet to be born, most are adults, Hollis said.
"These were the dogs that were breeding machines," she said.
The dogs were kept in wire mesh enclosures, most about three feet by three feet, resembling rabbit hutches, Roe said.
Roe said dogs who have lived their lives on wire mesh often have difficulty learning to deal with other surfaces.
"They don't know how to walk in grass. They get in it and they feel this strange sensation on their feet and they will stumble and fall over. You literally have to teach them to walk on grass," she said.
Hollis said the dogs can also have difficulty learning to walk on carpet and may avoid flat, hard surfaces, such as tile floors.
Applications for adoption won't be accepted until Saturday. Roe said finding homes for the dogs will be a complicated process.
"These dogs have had very little human attention, they fight for it. Dogs from puppy mills typically don't do well with other dogs. These dogs have never been on a leash. They have seen so many more people in the last 24 hours than they have seen in their entire lives," she said.
"It's like this," Hollis said. "Imagine you live your entire life inside your house - one room inside your house - and you never leave it. Once a week, somebody dropped groceries at your door. That's what life was like for these dogs - just one room, wire mesh, and you pooped where you slept."
In addition to the problems the dogs may have getting acclimated to human contact, they will also be difficult to housebreak, Hollis said.
"Most dogs have ample space. They can poop and get away from it. But if you've lived all your life sleeping in poop, it's difficult to learn any other way," she said.
On its Web site, which has been taken down since Saturday, Whispering Oaks cited a policy of not allowing people to visit the kennel because of insurance and liability purposes.
Not being allowed to see the conditions dogs were reared in should throw up a red flag to anyone wanting to purchase a dog, Roe said. She said there are numerous reputable dog breeders and those wanting to purchase a dog should expect some degree of transparency.
"If you can't see where the dog was born and raised, you simply shouldn't be buying that dog," Roe said.
The cost of the rescue operation could exceed $100,000 and the humane society needs monetary donations most of all, Hollis said. Volunteers are also in need of meals, she said.
To donate or volunteer to help with the dog rescue, call the Humane Society of Parkersburg at (304) 422-5541.
Friday, July 11, 2008
Pet Rock Festival
If you have never been, it is something to see. The Pet Rock Festival is a rescue based festival located in Worcester on September 14 this year. Many, many rescue organizations will be in attendance with some of their dogs up for adoption on hand to view. Located on the ground of Quinsigamond College, it promotes kindness to animals and is geared to educating and promoting shelters, rescues and alike.
Gail, President of Crested Guardians, Inc. will be there representing Chinese Crested Rescue with her associates. This event is great for the kids, both two legged and the friendly, social 4 legged kid too!
check it out.... and mark your calendares.. It is sure to be a great family fun day!
www.petrockfest.com
Gail, President of Crested Guardians, Inc. will be there representing Chinese Crested Rescue with her associates. This event is great for the kids, both two legged and the friendly, social 4 legged kid too!
check it out.... and mark your calendares.. It is sure to be a great family fun day!
www.petrockfest.com
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
I'm Alive - Rescue me..
Make an educated decision..
When you purchase a dog on-line or from a pet store, you are 100% of the time purchasing from a Puppy Mill. These dogs parents lives are horrific... Know that when you purchase a dog from these outlets, you are supporting the people who do this to these dogs.
When you purchase a dog on-line or from a pet store, you are 100% of the time purchasing from a Puppy Mill. These dogs parents lives are horrific... Know that when you purchase a dog from these outlets, you are supporting the people who do this to these dogs.
Friday, June 6, 2008
POSITIVE TRAINING METHODS -- PLEASE!!!
Choke Chain? Electronic Collar? Alpha Roll? Pinch Collar? Is your dog hiding, giving you his paw when you approach him? Is he scared to death of you?
Positive Training!! Why make the switch to positive reinforcement training? You’ll get the best results! Teach the dog that he’ll be rewarded for performing the behavior that you want and that is what the dog will want to do. It is important to make sure that you are rewarding at the exact moment that the correct behavior happens and that is where clicker training is useful. Consistency is also necessary, all members of the household must used the same methods and only reward the desired behaviors. A reward for a dog can be treats, a ball, praise, petting, favorite toy or game or anything that the dog truly enjoys. Punishment teaches the dog not to perform that behavior in front of you or makes them associate it with certain stimuli in the environment at that time, which may be other dogs, cats, kids—all things that you want your dog to associate with positive experiences. If the scruff shakes and alpha rolls aren’t working—try the positive reinforcement training method, you and your dog will be much happier. And Remember: Every time you interact with a dog, you are training him, or he is training you. So, make it a good experience for both of you.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Dog and Cat Diary
> > DOG DIARY
> >
> > 7:00 AM - Outside! My favorite thing!
> > 8:00 AM - Dog food! My favorite thing!
> > 9:30 AM - A car ride! My favorite thing!
> > 9:40 AM - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!
> > 10:30 AM - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing!.
> > 12:00 PM - Lunch! My favorite thing!
> > 1:00 PM - Played in the yard! My favorite thing!
> > 2:00 PM - Looked out the window and barked! My
> > favorite thing!
> > 3:00 PM - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!
> > 4:00 PM - Chased a bird out of the tree! My favorite
> > thing!
> > 5:00 PM - Milk Bones! My favorite thing!
> > 6:00 PM - Watched my people eat! My favorite thing!
> > 6:20 PM - Table scraps! My favorite thing!
> > 7:00 PM - Got to play ball! My favorite thing!
> > 8:00 PM - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite
> > thing!
> > 11:00 PM - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!
> >
> >
> > CAT DIARY
> >
> > Day 983 of my captivity.
> >
> > My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little
> > dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat,
> > while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some
> > sort of dry nuggets.
> >
> > Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly
> > clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to
> > keep up my strength. The only thing that keeps me
> > going is my dream of escape.
> >
> > In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on
> > the carpet.
> >
> > Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless
> > body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike
> > fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates
> > what I am capable of. However, they merely made
> > condescending comments about what a 'good little
> > hunter' I am. Bastards!
> >
> > There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices
> > tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the
> > duration of the event.
> > However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I
> > overheard that my confinement was due to the power of
> > 'allergies.' I must learn what this means, and how to
> > use it to my advantage.
> >
> > Today I was almost successful in an attempt to
> > assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his
> > feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow
> > -- but at the top of the stairs.
>
> I am convinced that the other prisoners here are
> flunkies and snitches.
>
> The dog continues to receive special privileges. He is
> regularly released and seems to be more than willing
> to return. He is obviously retarded.
>
> >
> > 7:00 AM - Outside! My favorite thing!
> > 8:00 AM - Dog food! My favorite thing!
> > 9:30 AM - A car ride! My favorite thing!
> > 9:40 AM - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!
> > 10:30 AM - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing!.
> > 12:00 PM - Lunch! My favorite thing!
> > 1:00 PM - Played in the yard! My favorite thing!
> > 2:00 PM - Looked out the window and barked! My
> > favorite thing!
> > 3:00 PM - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!
> > 4:00 PM - Chased a bird out of the tree! My favorite
> > thing!
> > 5:00 PM - Milk Bones! My favorite thing!
> > 6:00 PM - Watched my people eat! My favorite thing!
> > 6:20 PM - Table scraps! My favorite thing!
> > 7:00 PM - Got to play ball! My favorite thing!
> > 8:00 PM - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite
> > thing!
> > 11:00 PM - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!
> >
> >
> > CAT DIARY
> >
> > Day 983 of my captivity.
> >
> > My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little
> > dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat,
> > while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some
> > sort of dry nuggets.
> >
> > Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly
> > clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to
> > keep up my strength. The only thing that keeps me
> > going is my dream of escape.
> >
> > In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on
> > the carpet.
> >
> > Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless
> > body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike
> > fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates
> > what I am capable of. However, they merely made
> > condescending comments about what a 'good little
> > hunter' I am. Bastards!
> >
> > There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices
> > tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the
> > duration of the event.
> > However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I
> > overheard that my confinement was due to the power of
> > 'allergies.' I must learn what this means, and how to
> > use it to my advantage.
> >
> > Today I was almost successful in an attempt to
> > assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his
> > feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow
> > -- but at the top of the stairs.
>
> I am convinced that the other prisoners here are
> flunkies and snitches.
>
> The dog continues to receive special privileges. He is
> regularly released and seems to be more than willing
> to return. He is obviously retarded.
>
Spring into Summer!!!
Rounding the corner to the warm weather.. FINALLY!
New faces both 2 legged and 4 legged have come on board to continue the growth of the Playground! Pools are now out as the warm weather has hit and we (the humans) are constantly getting soaked by the dogs running through the water then rubbing up against us.. "Gee, thanks guys!"..
This the season for Ticks and Fleas so please make sure you use the preventatives to keep everyone bug free.
Vacations and vacation shutdown is fast approaching for TLC ... Please check the holiday and vacation schedule on the website ... http://www.tlcpetcare.com/HolidaySchedule.htm
Please note that June 19 and 20th, only the Playground will be closed. Dog walking and pet sitting services are going to continue.
June 28 through and including July 6, both the Playground and the Pet sitting / Dog walking will be closed for vacation. Both will resume on Monday, July 7th..
New faces both 2 legged and 4 legged have come on board to continue the growth of the Playground! Pools are now out as the warm weather has hit and we (the humans) are constantly getting soaked by the dogs running through the water then rubbing up against us.. "Gee, thanks guys!"..
This the season for Ticks and Fleas so please make sure you use the preventatives to keep everyone bug free.
Vacations and vacation shutdown is fast approaching for TLC ... Please check the holiday and vacation schedule on the website ... http://www.tlcpetcare.com/HolidaySchedule.htm
Please note that June 19 and 20th, only the Playground will be closed. Dog walking and pet sitting services are going to continue.
June 28 through and including July 6, both the Playground and the Pet sitting / Dog walking will be closed for vacation. Both will resume on Monday, July 7th..
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Catching up on January...
The month of January seemed to fly by.. which, because of the weather, is a good thing!!
New dogs have joined and have added their own 'unique' personalities to the mix.
We have Popeye who joined, a former breeders stock who was rescued by Donna. Popeye is a cute little guy but never got the socialization he needed as a pup and we are working on that with him now. Four paws up for you Donna for rescuing a dog!!!!
Jakelyn, a Corgi came on just before the holidays. She was a cautious pup with concerns for some of the dogs that greeted her at the gate... Dad was worried about her but after receiving some pictures of her in mid air playing with another pup, concerns were squelched... now Jakelyn is just one of the kids...
Sadie came on, a black Lab cross. She has a cool spotted tongue and is an absolute nut. We seem to have 'black lab day' on Tuesdays, when she, Nouba, Brutus and Beorgie seem to all be there together. Makes me think about that theory who is crazier, black labs or yellow labs... the jury is still out on that.
Jacey, a lab cross... crossed with what is anyone's guess. I am 'almost' leaning on Shar Pei for the 'other'... Jacey is a pup full of pee pee and vinegar ... just passed her Canine Good Citizens test, she is a real zipper. She plays and plays.. don't think she knows how to pace herself yet. The other dogs have to let her know when it is nap time or she would go until she dropped. She is great with the brushing and trimming and pruning, loves to get massages, but is always looking for the action and will dart away is something 'better' happens. Moms are working on training and being very consistent with her. She's a nut, but we love her!
We have a new girl in town... April, a ridgeless Rhodesian Ridgeback came in November. Funny thing is that I kept on calling her Mason, the other Rhodesian Ridgeback that comes. There was such an uncanny resemblance between the two of them that you would swear they were twins. It seems however, that they came on opposite days... until one day... they came together and to look at them straight on, you could clearly see that they looked the same, except for the size where Mason was larger. They played with each other and it seems that there was some sort of bond but I just thought it was breed recognition... maybe?
Both parents happened to come in and started to talk about each others respective dog.... come to find out, they had the same breeder and, yes, they were born on the same day... THEY WERE TWINS!! What is even more amazing is that Mason's owner originally was going to take both Mason and April when they were pups but the breeder thought it would be wise to take one and if they wanted another one, they could come back later. I let each owner know what days the dogs are scheduled so that they can, if possible, come on that same day!!
Babies in the news... yes folks, it looks like it is happening again. People are bringing their dogs and I am working on pooping them out.. well, it works because apparently the dogs go home tired leaving Mom and Dad more time to get busy... Dolly and Moby's parents are expecting! Another small baby boom...
Looking forward to Spring...
New dogs have joined and have added their own 'unique' personalities to the mix.
We have Popeye who joined, a former breeders stock who was rescued by Donna. Popeye is a cute little guy but never got the socialization he needed as a pup and we are working on that with him now. Four paws up for you Donna for rescuing a dog!!!!
Jakelyn, a Corgi came on just before the holidays. She was a cautious pup with concerns for some of the dogs that greeted her at the gate... Dad was worried about her but after receiving some pictures of her in mid air playing with another pup, concerns were squelched... now Jakelyn is just one of the kids...
Sadie came on, a black Lab cross. She has a cool spotted tongue and is an absolute nut. We seem to have 'black lab day' on Tuesdays, when she, Nouba, Brutus and Beorgie seem to all be there together. Makes me think about that theory who is crazier, black labs or yellow labs... the jury is still out on that.
Jacey, a lab cross... crossed with what is anyone's guess. I am 'almost' leaning on Shar Pei for the 'other'... Jacey is a pup full of pee pee and vinegar ... just passed her Canine Good Citizens test, she is a real zipper. She plays and plays.. don't think she knows how to pace herself yet. The other dogs have to let her know when it is nap time or she would go until she dropped. She is great with the brushing and trimming and pruning, loves to get massages, but is always looking for the action and will dart away is something 'better' happens. Moms are working on training and being very consistent with her. She's a nut, but we love her!
We have a new girl in town... April, a ridgeless Rhodesian Ridgeback came in November. Funny thing is that I kept on calling her Mason, the other Rhodesian Ridgeback that comes. There was such an uncanny resemblance between the two of them that you would swear they were twins. It seems however, that they came on opposite days... until one day... they came together and to look at them straight on, you could clearly see that they looked the same, except for the size where Mason was larger. They played with each other and it seems that there was some sort of bond but I just thought it was breed recognition... maybe?
Both parents happened to come in and started to talk about each others respective dog.... come to find out, they had the same breeder and, yes, they were born on the same day... THEY WERE TWINS!! What is even more amazing is that Mason's owner originally was going to take both Mason and April when they were pups but the breeder thought it would be wise to take one and if they wanted another one, they could come back later. I let each owner know what days the dogs are scheduled so that they can, if possible, come on that same day!!
Babies in the news... yes folks, it looks like it is happening again. People are bringing their dogs and I am working on pooping them out.. well, it works because apparently the dogs go home tired leaving Mom and Dad more time to get busy... Dolly and Moby's parents are expecting! Another small baby boom...
Looking forward to Spring...
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