Tag: Shelter Dogs

Wicked

  It’s hard to believe all the destruction in the past few years caused by natural disasters, so many wicked storms…. lives, homes, neighborhoods, families.. destroyed. I’m sending prayers and healing thoughts today to those affected by the storms and tornadoes out west. My sisters son, wife and new baby boy were in a closet in Arkansas last night waiting out a storm, I’m hoping all are OK today.

  A few Dog Days pictures from this past weekend of  families with their adopted dogs below…

Do you remember Hank with the red bandana in my previous post?
Here he is with his new family. They came in the rain to meet him and fall in love.
This is Alexis and Tehran with their new family.
The mom on the right was crying tears of Joy when the bell rang signifying their adoption.
These two middle aged dogs were very bonded..
what an awesome thing to see them go home TOGETHER!
See the two volunteers in the background hugging?
We’re all suckers for these happy endings.
The tally was 69 of the 85 dogs in attendance were adopted.
The rest went into foster or back to rescue. None will die in a kill shelter.


And.. we’re ready to GO DOG DAYS, GO!!!

  Yesterday was take-in day… the transports come from down South with their shelter/rescued dogs.  The local shelter dogs will be brought in this morning.  Southern Rescuers and dogs are thoroughly exhausted by the time they get to us.  We’ve got paperwork ready and the local vet on hand to check each and every dog out, plus check their paperwork to verify they have all their innoculations and de-worming and are neutered or spayed. All are a requirement to come to Dog days. We charge absolutely nothing for entry or adoption, that’s why we’re always fund raising to hold these events.  Here are some pictures as we went through that process…

 Kennels set up at site, disinfected, name and information of each dog attached to it’s cage.

The vet checks each of the 80-100 dogs and puppies that come to be adopted
before they are allowed in..an exhausting eight hours of work for him
but so necessary.  He checks for temperment as well as health.
The Volunteer has the dogs health records with her, which will also be reviewed by the vet.
Once they are vetted, they are given the opportunity to relax in the grass and around the grounds
with a volunteer before they are tucked away for the night.
This is Buster.  If only I didn’t have four,
he’d be coming home with me today.
What a gentleman, an old soul, just a love.
Today and tomorrow are their chance to find their forever home.
Usually if we have 100 dogs, atleast 90 go home with a new family.
6 Business Park Road, Old Saybrook, follow the DD signs if you’re
in driving distance and want a new family member….
It’s a new day, people…and..
It’s a beautiful thing.  

Look whos coming to Dog Days

Murphy
Fergie
Hank
Ashley
Cody
Cassidy
Hard to believe these dogs were dumped, abandoned, abused, etc.
isn’t it?  And yet all who come to our events are still loving dogs
who believe in us humans, finding a way to trust and love despite their experiences.
If you live in driving distance of Old Saybrook, CT or know someone
who might be interested in one of these dogs or the other 80 or so
dogs and puppies who will attend this weekend’s Dog Days Adoption Event,
see flyer below for more information.

Sprung from the pound!

Dog Days is gearing up for another Adoption event in Saybrook on May 18th.
Here’s what happens…
See Okie girl below?
Sitting in a kill shelter just days ago…

A rescue group found her waiting to die,
spent time with her and realized she was a loving pup who would
most likely find a family to love her if she was in the right setting.
So they sprung her from death row along with another pup.
Here they are on their “freedom ride” .
Look at the Joy on their faces already. 
Do you have goosebumps yet?  
Both are vetted and in quarantine now, being loved by their rescue group,
getting ready to come to our adoption event May 18th.
So that’s how it works. 
Here are a few more lucky dogs who’ve been sprung and will be available
May 18th and 19th at Dog Days. 
This little girl yet to have a name…
Sporty…

Terence

Dee Dee

A Gift.. it is….

….How very lucky we are
to have the ability to form these awesome relationships
with dogs.
When at the beach the other day, I met a woman
out for a walk with her cattle dog. No leash required..
he was at her side without it.
If you pay any attention at all…there’s no question, the intelligence of dogs.
They are far more forgiving than humans.
Love… unconditional.
Breaks my heart that so many are abused and mistreated
as if they were throw-aways.
These two had such a bond.  Just a look from his person
and he understood.. come this way…lets go over there…
stand with me and marvel at this vast ocean of life…

How Stella got her groove back

Somewhere along the line
a very pretty hound girl was dumped in the Georgia wilds.
Fischer Rescue Family came along and took her under their wing.
She had an infection and her spleen had to be removed.
Hence, the name “Spleeny”.
(Blech.)
Enter Dog Days Adoption Event on Dec. 1st in Clinton.
Spleeny awaits the person who might come along
and give her another chance at a loving permanent home.
Dave comes in… walks right over to Spleeny,
talks with the Ranger in charge of Spleeny (my boy!)
Takes Spleeny for a walk,
discusses Spleeny with Rescue group…
takes one more stroll around the dog pens
and says.. That’s My Dog.
Dave fit all the requirements to adopt…
and so…
Spleeny went home with Dave the next day.
He renamed her.. Stella.

 Posted on FB today….HAPPY TAILS FROM THE DOG DAYS ADOPTION EVENT IN CLINTON, CT! This is Stella (formerly SPLEENY) with her new dad, Dave. Stella and Dave connected at Dog Days and… , wouldn’t ya know, they were the perfect match! Stella’s doing just great in her new home with her big brother, Eddie (he’s already very protective of her), and has made fast friends with EVERYONE at the dog park! Dave reports that, just as we all suspected, Stella is so smart and has such a keen hound nose that he’s thinking of training her to do search & rescue work! Congratulations, Stella, Dave and Eddie – happy life together!

And THAT.. my friends…
is how Stella got her groove back .
It’s a beautiful thing. 

 

It’s a beautiful thing…

 It never ceases to amaze me… we but up posters, we post to FB, people share and share again… but there’s no way to know how many people will come out, and pass the interviews and criteria…to adopt the shelter dogs.  The support we get  with adopters who show up, sometimes hours before we’re going to open the doors to the adoption event. is simply amazing.   The volunteers are more than amazing.

 Adopters have to go through a process if they find a dog they’d like to adopt. It ain’t easy.  There’s an application form, then an interview, then a meeting with the vet and the trainer… if all goes well and everyone feels it’s a good fit for dog and new adopter, the rescue is paid the adoption fee (which includes spay or neuter, shots, worming)  and off they go to their new home.  Some are aggravated by the process… they just want to come in and grab the dog and go.  But we wouldn’t be doing anyone justice, especially the dog… if we didn’t make sure there was a very good chance it was a safe home, a good fit. 

Thirty three dogs got homes yesterday, just 15 or so left today.  GO DOG DAYS!!!  Clinton Petco, 11-4, although if all dogs are adopted before 4pm, the doors will close early.

This three legged boy got a home!

Smiley on the left still looking for a home…

This girl got a home…
This boy got a home…

My son and friend did a great job volunteering..
and these two brothers, Andy and Alvin, got a home!

Dog Days Founder Lorin and volunteers working their magic…

Spleeny got a home! and hopefully a new name.
I had a bad hair day.. just hush.

   

Today’s the day! GO DOG DAYS!

Clinton, CT
Right next to PETCO on Route 81
11am-4pm  Today and tomorrow
BE THERE if you’re looking for a new fourlegged family member.
If you’re not, help spread the word to family and friends who might
be interested in giving a home to the more than 80 shelter dogs and puppies
who will be looking for their forever homes.
Sonny wants a real home for the holidays….
…so does Sadie Sue.
See previous post if you’d like to contribute to our Fischer Family
helping hands tribute.  I’ll be there today, you can ask for me or Lorin
if you have anything you’d like to donate to the fischer family or their rescue
operation.  You can also donate on her blog – link in previous post. 
  Thank you – and…
GO DOG DAYS!!

An Angel Among Us

  In my experiences with shelter dog rescue, I have come across some of the most extraordinary people. Most don’t have a wealth of monetary resources to do the work they do. They give of themselves physically, mentally, and even monetarily, over and over again to improve the plight of homeless dogs and puppies lanquishing in shelters.

 Susan Fischer is one of those people. Not only does she take in abused, neglected, abandoned dogs and cats, but she has adopted nine children and raised them with two of her own.

Susan, far right, with her daughters.

 Susan is loading up a bus  and driving all the way from Georgia today to come to our event to find homes for 35 dogs she has rescued.  Dog Days has worked with her before, and despite the financial hardships of raising all those kids and saving all those dogs on her own, she is the one rescue who ALWAYS complies with all our requirements for the health and safety of the dogs and new adopters.
After getting to know her over the course of several adoption events, I had no idea she had a blog, nor did I know the extent to which she gives of herself to these children and the hundreds of shelter dogs and cats she has saved from euthanazia. 
 We’ll be working  with her this weekend at Petco in Clinton, helping her to find homes for those 35 dogs. Some of her children come with her and help also. Amazing, all of them. 
  During the event, we want to say thanks in a big way to Susan for all she does, and we’d like to make her load alittle lighter this holiday season – if you are local and would like to donate a gift card of any kind, or a five dollar donation toward gas money to fuel the bus she drives to bring her kids and dogs where they have to go…or a wrapped gift appropriate for any of her children,   ask for Lorin or Karen  at the event  and specify this is for SUSAN FISCHER- Saturday and Sunday, 11am-4pm to drop it off.  Or, for those of you who know where I live, you can drop it off at This Old House too. 
  If you’re not local and you want to help Susan’s cause, her blog is HERE…. She has no idea we’re doing this, but I know it will be appreciated.  Become a follower to show her your support, leave a comment, and if you’re so inclined, donate by clicking on the link on the right of her blog.  
  You know I wouldn’t steer you wrong, this is a worthy cause you can believe in.  Let’s put some wind beneath this Angel’s wings….  

They need a home for the holidays

Charla and Chelsea… the dogs rescued from a veterinary clinic
in Bridgeport where they were sick with mange and parvo
but not cared for, are now doing just great.
They will be looking for their forever home very soon.
Both girls are very friendly and get along really well with other dogs.
Call Lorin at (860)767-6840 if interested in adopting.
This boy, Bruno,  was dumped at the Bridgeport Animal Shelter after living with his family
for 10 years!!!  How anyone can do that is beyond my comprehension.
Call Bridgeport Animal Control if you would like to adopt or foster this
wonderful, handsome senior.  He’s got years of life left! Let’s help
him find the home he deserves.  see info below
Bridgeport Animal Control  236 Evergreen Street, Bridgeport CT
Phone: 203-576-7727
PREFERRED METHOD OF CONTACT IS EMAIL:
EMAIL: animal.shelter@bridgeportct.gov

Buster is impounded at the Killingworth canine castle behind their town hall.
Buster is the only dog in the pound but his time is limited.
Friendly, loves people and is good with other dogs.
Call Killingworth Animal Control for more information. 860-663-1765 x219