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1st Picks for 2nd Chances – Meet Daisy!
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1st Picks for 2nd Chances – Meet Daisy!

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1st Picks for 2nd Chances – Meet Daisy!

A daisy can brighten your day. We’re not talking about the flower, we’re talking about our Daisy, a 4-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier who bonds tightly with her people. This beautiful girl is calm around the house, but also loves running around a yard and laying in the sun. She is not destructive and can be home alone an entire day without any problems at all.

We rescued Daisy when she was a puppy, and she was fearful in general back then. But being young came to her advantage and she was able to gracefully learn about life, behaved great with other dogs, and slowly grew less anxious in new situations. Her discomfort in the world did not go away quickly and perhaps it never will entirely; however, she is very smart! She learns slowly and gets it. Then about a year ago, Daisy was adopted. Unfortunately her adopters added another dog to the home who was challenging. Living with a dog who did not like her, plus moving into a small space requiring several walks a day, was too much stress. Daisy was returned to us more uneasy around dogs, and better suited for a peaceful, nice life without other pets to share a home with. She would prefer not to tag along on errands with you, and instead stay home and greet you excitedly when you walk through the door.

Daisy’s dream would be to have a house and a yard, as well as an owner who gives belly rubs and accepts her for who she is – a truly wonderful companion. She is so very loving, she will lay by your feet for hours and be your absolute best friend. If you don’t have much time to spend walking and working with a dog, but would enjoy having a buddy around who does not ask for much, then Daisy is your lady! We believe wholeheartedly that the right home is out there just waiting to find her…and she’s waiting for you, too.

As DDR the rescue group, we’re all about second chances. We believe all animals deserve a second chance, and we stand by each of our rescue dogs. They are worthy souls living up to their potentials, some getting there easier and quicker than others. And yet there are a few dogs that stand out because they have unique needs, because they’ve been with us so long, or because they’ve been patiently waiting for the right family to call their own. Daisy’s story is the forth and last in our four-part series called 1st Picks for 2nd Chances. We sincerely hope you will read each of these tales, share them widely, and open your hearts.

Daisy is house-trained, spayed, vaccinated and micro-chipped. To learn more about her, please click on this link! And don’t forget to share her story with your friends, family, and coworkers. Who knows who might be her destiny – maybe even consider opening your home if you’re a good fit! The person who adopts Daisy or any one of these 1st Picks for 2nd Chances dogs will get free boarding at the DDR […]

ACTIVATE: Dogs Rescued from Hoarder – PLS Help find them Homes

Life in the hands of a hoarder is unpredictable at best. Maggie Bear, was one of 85 dogs collected by a notorious hoarder, then abandoned in the high desert in the triple digit month of August. Many of the dogs were clearly related. Not surprising as only a few were fixed. Litters of puppies were soon born in wood piles and derelict sheds; wherever the Mothers could find a safe hiding place. Soon there were over a hundred dogs, all but a few, now confined to hastily erected kennels. Uncertainty and stress a part of their lives. Some craving attention, others hiding as best they could. Here are FIVE of these dogs who still need help to find a good home. PLEASE HELP THEM however you can by networking and posting on Facebook etc.

Clearly some of the dogs had once known a real life of sorts, but whether abandoned at a shelter, found running on a freeway, released for a paltry donation by a desperate owner or born to an unfixed dog on a remote property; now they all shared the same fate. Cruella DeVille has nothing on the people who hoard animals. Most of the dogs from this most recent hoarding situation have been rescued but some still need to find the wonderful home they so deserve and I am hoping you can help by forwarding this e-mail.
All of the dogs have been spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and generally vetted.

Please contact me if you would like to meet any of the dogs or need more info.
Many Thanks ! Helen Storey (helen.storey@verizon.net)

MAGGIE BEAR is a very lovable, cuddly girl, who was so scared at the hoarder property that she hid in an Igloo kennel day and night. After 5 weeks in a great foster home she has blossomed and is now comfortable going for walks with her foster Mom & her rescue dog, and enjoying all the benefits of the good life. Now she just needs a home to call her very own ! Maggie is a Shepherd/Husky mix who is 4 years old, healthy and house-trained. She is very quiet and easy going and will be a lovely companion for whoever is lucky enough to adopt her.

YOUTUBE LINK:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZJaVy-LgIc

ROY is a sweet, energetic dog with lots of personality. A very smart boy who soon figured out basic commands, especially to sit in the exact […]

DDR DOG SPOTLIGHT: ALEXICO

PITStop Community Assist: BRUNO NEEDS A HOME

Happy New Year.. We hope you all have had time to think about how we can make a difference in the lives of our beautiful animals for 2011.

I pulled him out of East Valley Shelter just days of being euthanized.. he is now in boarding here in Sun Valley/Burbank. It’s time friends, please share his story. It’s quite urgent now that be in a loving and caring home. You can contact me at (323) 500-9993 or simply send me a “hello”! please let us know if you have any questions. We are here for you. Veronica Rivas

Calling all active, loving people with a nice big yard! He is an active, happy, sweet, sweet dog. Bruno and his sister’s owner lost their home and were turned over to the shelter. He was just days of being euthanized. A staff favorite they held him as long as possible. He is now in boarding and has been in for nearly a month and a half.. he really needs a home. The ideal place for him is with someone that has more than anything the time and space..because of some of his learned behavior he is also best suited with someone that is firm with setting boundaries. He is all about love and companionship.. Pit Bull Terrier/Mix, 7 years old, altered, all shots current, microchipped, loves being with people.. (323)500-9993

DDR DOG SPOTLIGHT: Kirby

KIRBY

Kirby is an English Bull Dog mix with Pit bull Terrier that was rescued by a homeless man in Compton who took her out of horrible situation at a truck yard where she was starved and she had no shelter. This man was determined to help her in a everyway he could. He brought her to our mobile clinic in Compton, explained where she was living and the fact that she was going back to a place where she was unwanted. Taking one look at her, skinny, filthy dirty, the look on her face of a defeated dog who had too many litters to count in her short life, DDR decided to take her into our rescue. She is a very sweet dog that we estimate to be under 2 years. She lived with many other dogs at the truck yard and likes everyone she meets. This is a low energy

“bully type” of dog that is happier to lie on your couch than go and chase squirrels and hunt. She would make a wonderful apartment or condo dog because she does not require a lot of exercise and space to burn off energy like most pit bull terriers. Once she gains weight and muscle, she will be low and wide like an English Bulldog. Please consider adopting or even fostering Kirby.

Kirby is:

already spayed

housetrained

good with kids

good with dogs

up to date with shots

Please call our Adoption Coordinator Sandy

at 818-407-4145 if you are interested in KIRBY!

PITStop Community Assist: PONYBOY CURTIS

Take Me Home Animal Rescue needs a foster home or forever home for Ponyboy Curtis! Ponyboy is so loving, good with dogs and great with people and kids of all sizes. He loves to walk, hike and use the treadmill! He is so darn easy on leash and walks right by your side. He is approximately 65 pounds. His face alone will melt your heart – he has the biggest Boxer jowls. Some people think he may be mixed with Mastiff and that is why he has such a great, easy-going disposition. Whatever he is mixed with, he is simply magnificent and everyone who meets him falls in love!

Ponyboy has a severe skin infection (not contagious to animals or humans), anemia and an infected tail. He had several non-cancerous growths removed from his back and is healing from a prostate infection. He is only about three years old, but has already been through so much. Poor Ponyboy is so confused and barks when he is left alone (we are working on this and he’s doing better) and dribbles urine ever so slightly from his prostate infection which is continually resolving. Ponyboy is neutered and up-to-date on all shots. Foster or adoption entails medication administered three times daily, weekly blood tests at our vet in West Los Angeles and weekly baths (also done at our vet). Vet appointments will be scheduled for every Saturday. He can be left alone in his crate for three to four hours at a time and is completely crate trained.

Take Me Home will supply his foster or forever family with all meds/instructions, his food, his crate and any other necessary items he may need. We will also be on-hand to help get him to and from vet appointments, if needed.

Our sweet big boy just really needs a soft bed to land in and someone to love him!

Please e-mail takemehomerescue@gmail.com or call 310.967.4637 for more information.

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ACTIVATE: Mojave Dogs Need Rescue

SOME OF THE DOGS AVAILABLE AND LOOKING FOR FOSTER HOMES

Henry ~ German ~ Master of the Home …since he

like to be on top of his house all the time

Aidan ~ Irish ~ Little Fire

Felicity ~ Latin ~ Happiness

HOPE

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MESSAGE FROM LORI WEISE

A hoarder dumped 75 dogs which quickly became 85 dogs in two weeks when dogs starting birthing their litters, in teh middle of the Mojave desert with no real shelter. Best Friends brought my attention to the situation. We raised enough money to bring Angel Dogs Foundation’s mobile clinic out to the site, spayed/neutered all the dogs, vaccinated and microchipped too. Lots and lots of rescues have come in to rescue the dogs off the property. There are still about 30 dogs, the more difficult to place ones are there which include, under socialized and older dogs that are in need of medical attention now. We have permission to continue to network the dogs from the property owner. Yesterday, a team of volunteers and some of my workers, built dog houses, reinforced and enlarged pens, making life better for the dogs that are still on the property. We need experienced local rescues to take more dogs. We are not allowing dogs to be shipped out of state or to Canada, we’ve had many offers. These dogs have been dumped before, as this is the way that this hoarder operates. Some of the dogs have been born and raised in a chain link run. Most of the dogs that have been rescued are already in homes, although some are still in fosters and need to be adopted. The dogs that I personally took are wonderful, very sweet dogs that did not deserve to live like that. No person or dog should have to live like […]

PITStop Community Assist: BRANDY & CHICO need a new home

BRANDY

CHICO

An Operation Safety Net client and great pit bull owner Alysha, has a neighbor who needs to “get rid” of her female and male pit bull within the next two weeks. Brandy is two weeks pregnant and will be given away to anyone who wants her. We all know that this will be “easy money” for the wrong type of person once the puppies are born.

I am desperately trying to get Alysha to convince the owner to spay this dog immediately. Downtown Dog Rescue will pay for the spay surgery but can’t take this dog right now. We are full. Is there anyone out there that can take her? She is reported to be dog friendly, very people friendly. Chico, her companion dog is just under a year and is also reported to be dog friendly + is very friendly with people. They are both in a home with children and have never had any issues with being aggressive with dogs orpeople.

Reaching out to our rescue is a big step for this dog owner. Typically, most dog owners just throw their dogs away on the street and move. They are trying to do things right here, regardless of what people may think. If you can take either dog into your rescue or know of someone who might be able to foster even one of these dogs, please get in touch with me ASAP: Lori@modernica.net