Showing posts with label Rescue. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rescue. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Goodbye my lil Squirt
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Finding a good home is hard.
Finding my dream home wasn't an easy process but was easier for me than most people I know. I think the same applies to finding a good home for my fosters. Having spent the time,money,dedication to each one of my fosters is paramount to them having the *acceptable* behaviors to be adopted to their forever homes. Although each of them have their own quirky personalities, I will say that I do truly love each one of them as nutty as they all are. However there comes a point in time where I have to
think of what's best for them and not my own interests or agenda. I need to make the decision as to whether or not MY home is the ideal home for them. I know in the case of Tequila my home is not the perfect home for her. She deserves more than I can give her and it isnt fair to her. She has to share me with my two puppies who are too rambuctuous and active for her. I know in my heart that she would be best suited to a female or couple with lots of love to give. She passed the "children" test and would do very well in a home with child that is older versus a household with a very young children. She tends to get nervous around young children esp if they chase after her as most dogs do. In the meantime, I am trying to work her charm on a neighbor of mine. She is a single mom with Tequila's identical twin. We are going to set up a playdate and walkies for them to see how Tequila interacts with him. If all goes well and Tequila is ready for adoption, I hope to have found her a forever home and the bonus is that I will still get to see her around :) That makes me a happy foster mommy.
think of what's best for them and not my own interests or agenda. I need to make the decision as to whether or not MY home is the ideal home for them. I know in the case of Tequila my home is not the perfect home for her. She deserves more than I can give her and it isnt fair to her. She has to share me with my two puppies who are too rambuctuous and active for her. I know in my heart that she would be best suited to a female or couple with lots of love to give. She passed the "children" test and would do very well in a home with child that is older versus a household with a very young children. She tends to get nervous around young children esp if they chase after her as most dogs do. In the meantime, I am trying to work her charm on a neighbor of mine. She is a single mom with Tequila's identical twin. We are going to set up a playdate and walkies for them to see how Tequila interacts with him. If all goes well and Tequila is ready for adoption, I hope to have found her a forever home and the bonus is that I will still get to see her around :) That makes me a happy foster mommy.
Friday, August 21, 2009
No names , banking on creative inspiration....
It's weird how I went from random babbling on my blog posts to dedicating my blog to the fosters dogs and kitties and my two munchkins. I think they are by far more interesting to talk about than the random nonsense I spew out of month regularly.
Yesterday was a long night. I drove out downtown to pick up the two kitties who had no names. All I know is that these two need much TLC but I wasn't quite prepared when they were handed over to me just how much care they required. The poor foster mom was drowning. I counted 8 cats that I could see but was told there were a few more downstairs. I didn't ask her how much but the strong stench of cat litter pretty much gave me a good idea that the range was far past 10. When she handed over the two to me, my heart sunk. Their little eyes were full of puss due to an eye infection and their fur was matted and litter was stuck to their paws and feet. They stunk. I had to roll down the window on my way home so my car wouldnt be filled with such an odor. I have to say they pretty much smelt like they came right from the shelter. Yet Lemon and Lulu weren't this stinky.
When we got home, I rushed upstairs and ran a bath. I put the little girl into the tub at first and scrubbed her down. I tried as mcuh as I could to wash her ears, and the litter out of her fur. She was a mess but purred and seemed happy when i was rubbing soap into her fur. Once I took her out of the tub and dried her off, she was happy to roll around in the towel...I clipped her nails,cleaned her ears and I put her back into the crate.
Next up was the little boy...he must have been the runt of the litter. He's definitely smaller of the two and was more cautious than his sister. He was a mess too, mats of litter stuck in his fur,long nails and dirty little ears.He too enjoyed the bath. He seemed to enjoy it more than his sister. Crazy little runt.
Once the baths were completed, i took the two downstairs. They won't come upstairs on their own and prefer to sit at the top of the steps and just nap or sleep. They are still shell shock but are eating and pooping/peeing fine. They love to be petted.
Hopefully in my care, the eye infection will go away and they heal and recover faster. These two needed TLC and I'm ready to give it to them. Hopefully I can update with much better pictures of these two (sans eye infection). :)
Yesterday was a long night. I drove out downtown to pick up the two kitties who had no names. All I know is that these two need much TLC but I wasn't quite prepared when they were handed over to me just how much care they required. The poor foster mom was drowning. I counted 8 cats that I could see but was told there were a few more downstairs. I didn't ask her how much but the strong stench of cat litter pretty much gave me a good idea that the range was far past 10. When she handed over the two to me, my heart sunk. Their little eyes were full of puss due to an eye infection and their fur was matted and litter was stuck to their paws and feet. They stunk. I had to roll down the window on my way home so my car wouldnt be filled with such an odor. I have to say they pretty much smelt like they came right from the shelter. Yet Lemon and Lulu weren't this stinky.
When we got home, I rushed upstairs and ran a bath. I put the little girl into the tub at first and scrubbed her down. I tried as mcuh as I could to wash her ears, and the litter out of her fur. She was a mess but purred and seemed happy when i was rubbing soap into her fur. Once I took her out of the tub and dried her off, she was happy to roll around in the towel...I clipped her nails,cleaned her ears and I put her back into the crate.
Next up was the little boy...he must have been the runt of the litter. He's definitely smaller of the two and was more cautious than his sister. He was a mess too, mats of litter stuck in his fur,long nails and dirty little ears.He too enjoyed the bath. He seemed to enjoy it more than his sister. Crazy little runt.
Once the baths were completed, i took the two downstairs. They won't come upstairs on their own and prefer to sit at the top of the steps and just nap or sleep. They are still shell shock but are eating and pooping/peeing fine. They love to be petted.
Hopefully in my care, the eye infection will go away and they heal and recover faster. These two needed TLC and I'm ready to give it to them. Hopefully I can update with much better pictures of these two (sans eye infection). :)
Thursday, August 20, 2009
"Hello World, I'm ready to be spoiled!"
Meet Tequila. She's a beautiful 3yr old darling girl who's friendly to everyone she meets; children,dogs and adults. She is from Calgary and now residing at Hotel Chez Windy with her pals Choco and Nilla. She's a lovely girl who suffered 3 hard years of a life of breeding and being locked up in a cage all day long. She now enjoys the good life, eating beef tenderloin, chicken jerky, hugs and kisses from her foster mom and the worship from Choco and Nilla (her minions). What a wonderul dog, she deserves to be spoiled after the life she led. She will never again look back at her former life as long as Im in charge. :)
Monday, August 17, 2009
Kittens going home, welcoming a new addition
Kittens are going home today and I got word from my local dog rescue that there was a puppy mill bust in Edmonton. We are taking in a few chi/chi-mixes and they have arrived safely in Toronto from their flight yesterday. The girls at the moment are being vetted. I will hear shortly if i am going to get one of the girls or if any of the boys are coming this way. I'm excited to be able to assist in helping out with the rescue any way I can. In regards to the other cat rescue I foster for, I will be getting two new kittens that were abandonned at the vet. Busy week with new fosters....but I'm looking forward to being busy.
With that note, one final good bye to the darling girls Lulu and Lemon. My tribute to you girls! I hope you're very happy with your new dad!
With that note, one final good bye to the darling girls Lulu and Lemon. My tribute to you girls! I hope you're very happy with your new dad!
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Kitty Kat Brats, Kitty Kat Splat
My kitties have been lots of fun, can't believe its been a month since I've fostered them. I will miss these little buggers when they leave. Today Lulu decided to grace me with her presence and jumped up on the bed to give me the obligatory headbutt as she wanted some loving. So i patted her head and she proceeded to be "in my face"
until i patted her some more.It gets to the point where I have to hide under the covers to get away from the crazy cat. Then her friend Lemon comes into the room with her little "meow" which technically means "get the hell up, im damn hungry" which I seem to have mastered the kitty language faster than my years of learning spanish. I will the miss the hell out of these monsters. I never really liked cats but I will admit I like them when they are small and cute and clumsy. My dogs are still my number one! They gave me the "Hi Mums, Happy birthday" licks this morning. So cute. On that note, Happy bday to me. I got myself a big present and its in the form of this:
until i patted her some more.It gets to the point where I have to hide under the covers to get away from the crazy cat. Then her friend Lemon comes into the room with her little "meow" which technically means "get the hell up, im damn hungry" which I seem to have mastered the kitty language faster than my years of learning spanish. I will the miss the hell out of these monsters. I never really liked cats but I will admit I like them when they are small and cute and clumsy. My dogs are still my number one! They gave me the "Hi Mums, Happy birthday" licks this morning. So cute. On that note, Happy bday to me. I got myself a big present and its in the form of this:
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Damn Allergies, Damn Animals.
So its been about one week and a half since I've gotten the kittens.
The little one Lemon meows all the time, climbs my leg for cheese and basically annoys the crap out of me. Lulu on the other hand has taken a liking to chewing on my fingers or biting me. Damn cats. Plus allergies are driving me bonkers lately and hopefully they will pass soon. I got the kitties a new litter box after Lemon had assplosion all over my wall. Not fun at all. Dogs are getting use to the kittens now. Lemon likes to sleep beside the doggies. Nilla loves to kiss Lemon and tries to get her to playfight with her. Silly animals!!!!!!!!!! Oh yah this is what happens when you come to my house...muhahah
The little one Lemon meows all the time, climbs my leg for cheese and basically annoys the crap out of me. Lulu on the other hand has taken a liking to chewing on my fingers or biting me. Damn cats. Plus allergies are driving me bonkers lately and hopefully they will pass soon. I got the kitties a new litter box after Lemon had assplosion all over my wall. Not fun at all. Dogs are getting use to the kittens now. Lemon likes to sleep beside the doggies. Nilla loves to kiss Lemon and tries to get her to playfight with her. Silly animals!!!!!!!!!! Oh yah this is what happens when you come to my house...muhahah
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Hello Kitty
Say hello to my new foster kids. Kittens! What a successful rescue it was today! I managed to leave the shelter with only 2 babies and not a dozen as i dreamed. Meet my new fosters.
Lulu a sweet little girl about 9weeks old, slept in the car,
immediately started playing with all the toys as soon as we got home.
Lemon is a big crybaby sour puss.
The dogs are already curious and barking to find out who the strangers are below in
the basement!
Lulu a sweet little girl about 9weeks old, slept in the car,
immediately started playing with all the toys as soon as we got home.
Lemon is a big crybaby sour puss.
The dogs are already curious and barking to find out who the strangers are below in
the basement!
Monday, June 15, 2009
I've been busy!
Long Post!
I finally moved into my house. What a nightmare moving day was. But in the end, it was worth it. The new house is fantastic. It's been about close to 1mth and a half.
Can't believe its only been so short but feels so long. Theres so much to do and I've got my eyeballs full of renovations. Plus I've been super lazy to do them.
Had a few peeps over already, Lisers, Derf, Vinny and their S.Os. Alex and momolar. Then had my other friends over Amy,Derek,Tanya,Phong and the kids. They chipped in my for my bbq! Having my OWN bbq is so awesome. Even better is having a natural gas line. That means instant bbq all the time and cause I'm a girl, no changing propane, lugging to the gas station to get and not having to reconnect the damn thing. Sweet!
My sis came to visit from Ireland. I took her to every HomeSense/Winner imaginable.
Lol having her around was great to give me opinions on stuff. We went to the new mall at DonMills and lawrence. Apparently its puppy friendly! Yay! Can't wait to take the kids.
Also been entertaining family for the past 2 weeks! Also been busy at work surprise surprise. But i've not been too busy to go home during lunch to bask in the sun with the pups while i eat my lunch. Then we go to the park and play ball.
Love it! :)
Woofstock this weekend was fun. Choco loved it but Nilla didn't. He got loads of treats to snack on. She was a big suck so Bdids took her home to rest. Choco, mini and Biggie enjoyed all the attention. Fun times and bbqs too!
Anyhoo *crossing finger* to see if i will be accepted to foster a new pup. That will be 3 for me and I'll soon be known as the crazy dog lady to all if they don't already know me by that name by now.
I finally moved into my house. What a nightmare moving day was. But in the end, it was worth it. The new house is fantastic. It's been about close to 1mth and a half.
Can't believe its only been so short but feels so long. Theres so much to do and I've got my eyeballs full of renovations. Plus I've been super lazy to do them.
Had a few peeps over already, Lisers, Derf, Vinny and their S.Os. Alex and momolar. Then had my other friends over Amy,Derek,Tanya,Phong and the kids. They chipped in my for my bbq! Having my OWN bbq is so awesome. Even better is having a natural gas line. That means instant bbq all the time and cause I'm a girl, no changing propane, lugging to the gas station to get and not having to reconnect the damn thing. Sweet!
My sis came to visit from Ireland. I took her to every HomeSense/Winner imaginable.
Lol having her around was great to give me opinions on stuff. We went to the new mall at DonMills and lawrence. Apparently its puppy friendly! Yay! Can't wait to take the kids.
Also been entertaining family for the past 2 weeks! Also been busy at work surprise surprise. But i've not been too busy to go home during lunch to bask in the sun with the pups while i eat my lunch. Then we go to the park and play ball.
Love it! :)
Woofstock this weekend was fun. Choco loved it but Nilla didn't. He got loads of treats to snack on. She was a big suck so Bdids took her home to rest. Choco, mini and Biggie enjoyed all the attention. Fun times and bbqs too!
Anyhoo *crossing finger* to see if i will be accepted to foster a new pup. That will be 3 for me and I'll soon be known as the crazy dog lady to all if they don't already know me by that name by now.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Giving a shoutout....
To Beth at http://catrescuer.blogspot.com/
My heart goes out to her for all work and everything she gives to rescuing cats on deathrow. I have heartfelt joy when I read her blog. I feel sadness when I read the cries for help on craigslist posted by her associate Brenda. I'm not the biggest fan of cats but her dedication and stories makes me want to foster a cat or two if it helps with the cats finding a forver home.
My heart goes out to her for all work and everything she gives to rescuing cats on deathrow. I have heartfelt joy when I read her blog. I feel sadness when I read the cries for help on craigslist posted by her associate Brenda. I'm not the biggest fan of cats but her dedication and stories makes me want to foster a cat or two if it helps with the cats finding a forver home.
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