BHRR's August made her last drive with me today………. 🙁 🙁 I had asked the specialist that if she had come to BHRR sooner – she waited in a shelter for 6 weeks before we were contacted to assist – could she have been saved. The specialist told me that I most likely would not believe them even, if they said 'no',(they were right as I always think that 'if' we got to some of these dogs sooner, perhaps, we could have saved them.)

The specialist did tell me that in their honest opinion 'no' there could have been nothing done based upon her particular circumstances and, placement of the mass. 🙁

So, we loved her and, gave her memories and experiences that make her happy and, us too…………..and, took things one day at a time.

When she woke up today, she was not normal in her balance and, she was having trouble focusing. 🙁 🙁 We were warned about possible seizures and, quirky behaviour happening, even suddenly or sporadically yet, none of that was present. She was 'there' yet, not there………

15 minutes later, she was no better and, so, it was time……………

During my drive, there were flashes or moments of time where BHRR's August was normal and, I said to myself…'it is not yet time'…..yet, she would then lapse back into a place I could not reach and, she could not hear. 🙁 She lost control of her bladder and, I knew I was more than doing the right thing yet, that is, as always, not the easiest thing to do.

BHRR's August, you were such a delight…..full of life and personality and, gorgeous inside and out. Another huge hole has been made with your passing and, you are now laid to rest in eternal peace at home, BHRR.

BHRR';s August VIDEO

BHRR's August is moving to our Haven Program. When I first picked her up from the shelter, I strongly suspected that something could be 'up' with her eyes and, once she settled in, she had a Vet Visit and then, recently a specialist visit and, sadly, I was more right than I realised. Sadly, and, very tragically, she has a mass behind her one eye.

We are currently discussing, possible treatments for her and, the risk is that we could lose her on the table, should we operate. 🙁 Yet, to not do something, we are going to lose her anyway. 🙁 We are also discussing to see if we can somehow 'shrink' the mass.

She remains a very loving affectionate and obedient dog with us and, the specialists warned that her behaviour could become quirky and sporadic as the pressure and pain builds. We will not see her suffer. QUALITY always. She is still woofy off and on with Sean yet, that has always been that way. She loves Kinsley and is fine with Mason and, with me, the only time she wants to 'mouth' – NOT bite – is when I take her collar and lead her somewhere she does not want to go….nothing more or less than many other dogs can and have done and, were trained to not do so in time.

She continues to not be so thrilled with BHRR's Ethel and, the only new change is that she did resource guard over me to BHRR's Abby and, to all those that know and love BHRR's August, she is not a very forgiving gal. She really harbors a grudge and for people to think that this is not possible, you would be sorely incorrect.

She lives in complete harmony with all of the dogs otherwise and, with us. I see zero signs of aggression and, we will be monitoring her extremely closely for any signs of pain(she eats – still a bit thin yet, she was in a shelter for over 6 weeks, drinks, urinates and has good bm's). She sleeps like a log as many Deafies can!

I am truly heartbroken for her….she is an amazing dog! She is so easy to love……..

I want to thank Liz Bradley of The Ottawa Dog Blog who offered to do a candid photo session of BHRR's August to have as a memorial and foreve piece of her. We will be scheduling that soon as, I do not know how much time we have left with this incredible dog.

YOU CAN ALSO MAKE BI-WEEKLY AUTOMATIC DONATIONS OR EVEN MONTHLY DONATIONS – HERE
(You do not need a PayPal account either)

A file is set up at Kanata Animal Hospital (613) 836-2848 and they will take Visa, M/C and AMEX over the phone under the account of ‘Birch Haven Rescue’ for ‘August’. They will take Debit or Cash in person at 440 Hazeldean Road in Kanata, Ontario

You can also mail donations via a Bank Draft to:

Birch Haven Rescue & Rehabilitation Services
C/O Gwendilin Boers
2425 Totem Ranch Road West
RR#1 Oxford Station, Ontario
K0G 1T0

OR email transfer to gwen@birchhaven.org

OR via PayPal(please use the ‘gift’ option OR the ‘friends and family’ option) OR we shall have to pay service charge fees.

BHRR’s August's Angels  $165.00* donated to date & Bills are: $789.90
*Before PayPal fees
Clo
Andrea
Dawn
Raina – Bark for Rescue Challenge
Pam
Nairn
 

BHRR's August is having her eye exam consult on Saturday!

We will also do her heartworm test etc. then also. I am still wanting to see a bit more weight on her. She is quite tall for a female and, still filling out.

She is still a bit soft 'woofy' with Sean yet, settles down well. If Sean wears his work boots, that really sets her off and, she will actually bark at him. I wish so often that the dogs could talk to us and, tell us, what went on and, how they are feeling and, what can we do to help them better. 🙁 She LOVES the kids and, is awesome with me now. Her recall is bang on and, the only dog that she remains not so sure about is BHRR's Ethel. Every other dog that she has met, large or small, male or female, intact or altered, has been thumbs up.

She has her own secret mission planned for Friday September 12th and, we shall make the big reveal not long after that! 😉 YET, if she does need any kind of eye surgeries, that reveal will have to wait until a later date.

YOU CAN ALSO MAKE BI-WEEKLY AUTOMATIC DONATIONS OR EVEN MONTHLY DONATIONS – HERE
(You do not need a PayPal account either)

A file is set up at Kanata Animal Hospital (613) 836-2848 and they will take Visa, M/C and AMEX over the phone under the account of ‘Birch Haven Rescue’ for ‘August’. They will take Debit or Cash in person at 440 Hazeldean Road in Kanata, Ontario

You can also mail donations via a Bank Draft to:

Birch Haven Rescue & Rehabilitation Services
C/O Gwendilin Boers
2425 Totem Ranch Road West
RR#1 Oxford Station, Ontario
K0G 1T0

OR email transfer to gwen@birchhaven.org

OR via PayPal(please use the ‘gift’ option OR the ‘friends and family’ option) OR we shall have to pay service charge fees.

BHRR’s August's Angels  $140.00* donated to date & Bills are: $193.90
*Before PayPal fees
Clo
Andrea
Dawn
Raina – Bark for Rescue Challenge
 

BHRR's August per a blog post made on August 2nd, 2014 is ONLY the 7th dog that BHRR has been able to commit to assist in 2014 to date.

BHRR's August(~3.5 year old female DEAF Merlequin GD) – August 19th, 2014 on a trail walk today!
Settling in and making friends! NOT one moment of integration worry. She has been fully integrated with all and, though, she will come back to us humans for re-assurance, she is becoming more and more brave
and, she plus JAWS(BHRR's Comet) are fast becoming play buds and, she really wuvs BHRR's Moncton….She is crushing big time on him! Younger man and all!
AND, BHRR's Treasure really has the 'eyes' for her and, so, this is shaping up to be a soap opera(not that I watch them!) AND, BHRR's Mr. Potterman thinks that 'she' is all his yet, being the 'playa' he is, he will lose interest over the next 24 hours or so! LOL
She is with my IW Bunker, my Oatmeal, my PPSS, BHRR's Bishop, BHRR's Angel Noelle, Lion King BHRR's Pumbaa and, our Mr. Bubbles(Cambridge) in this photo.
She is such a lovely dog. She is vocal as, many Danes can be and, she has a mind of her own and, if a dog puts their paw on her back, she will not hesitate to say 'stop.' Yet, she is not over the top. We are not witnessing any resourcing or animal aggression at all. She is neck deep in Gwennie's Bootcamp and, doing fabu!
Cannot wait for the honeymoon period to end!
She had a wonderful night and, is eating and, drinking well.

YOU CAN ALSO MAKE BI-WEEKLY AUTOMATIC DONATIONS OR EVEN MONTHLY DONATIONS – HERE
(You do not need a PayPal account either)

A file is set up at Kanata Animal Hospital (613) 836-2848 and they will take Visa, M/C and AMEX over the phone under the account of ‘Birch Haven Rescue’ for ‘August’. They will take Debit or Cash in person at 440 Hazeldean Road in Kanata, Ontario

You can also mail donations via a Bank Draft to:

Birch Haven Rescue & Rehabilitation Services
C/O Gwendilin Boers
2425 Totem Ranch Road West
RR#1 Oxford Station, Ontario
K0G 1T0

OR email transfer to gwen@birchhaven.org

OR via PayPal(please use the ‘gift’ option OR the ‘friends and family’ option) OR we shall have to pay service charge fees.

BHRR’s August's Angels  $0.00* donated to date & Bills are: $101.16
*Before PayPal fees

I got her!! Just leaving the shelter now!! What a gorgeous girl. Not so great with men at this time yet, warmed up fairly well with me.
Treats and treats! Snagged a photo in the car photo is below. 🙂
We are calling her BHRR's August and, the shelter is going to keep me in mind for a blind pup they have here that just came in.
She is a strong minded girl and gives the best head bumps of affection.
Then to work on the resourcing aggression issues to rehab her. She is a bit thin yet, nothing terrible.
Welcome to BHRR life beautiful girl.

UPDATE: August 18th, 9 PM
BHRR's August(Deaf 3.5 year old GD) – SHE IS HERE! August 18th, 2014
Sprung from the shelter!
She has her tongue sticking out in the photo – 'bye bye shelter she says!'
She traveled home well and, she is settling into her crate. She has had a small bite to eat and, is now 'telling me off'
We shall look closer at her eyes for they are really running, she is beginning a de-worming protocol, will get her revolution and, we will do bw for HWT etc. shortly. She is sore need of a nail trim and, we will take care of that also.
She is in fair body condition – a bit thin, smelly(not surprising), scared of men more than women and, armed with lots of treats, she has bonded so fast to me.
Her story: O. died and she went to the shelter in April. She was adopted out and then returned in June as the home said she was resourcing and aggressive, to other animals.
She went back to the shelter and, they contacted another organization that, waited 6 weeks before saying they could not take her, and, major kennel stress set in.
On August 2nd, BHRR was contacted to assist and, we had to wait to we had a spot and, she was able to come into BHRR today.
She has obedience in some ways yet, no manners or respect in others and, I am so looking forward to this journey! The shelter said that she always does well with the dogs in the play yard there yet, the home said, she did not like other pets at all. The previous home told the shelter that their Vet advised them to bring her back to the shelter. The shelter did not want to see her pts and, she is now here with us!
She has shown no reaction to any of the dogs' here for now and, the only reaction is fear to Sean. She has pretty much now accepted Mason from being, so scared of him when she first met him. They had the long drive home to get acquainted.
FOR anyone wishing to donate to her bills, we will take email transfer to gwen@birchhaven.org or via PayPal to gwen@birchhaven.org and, as of tomorrow, we shall have a file set up at Kanata Animal Hospital under the name of 'August' (613) 836-2848 and, they will take CC over the phone and CC and cash in person.
 

YOU CAN ALSO MAKE BI-WEEKLY AUTOMATIC DONATIONS OR EVEN MONTHLY DONATIONS – HERE
(You do not need a PayPal account either)

A file is set up at Kanata Animal Hospital (613) 836-2848 and they will take Visa, M/C and AMEX over the phone under the account of ‘Birch Haven Rescue’ for ‘August’. They will take Debit or Cash in person at 440 Hazeldean Road in Kanata, Ontario

You can also mail donations via a Bank Draft to:

Birch Haven Rescue & Rehabilitation Services
C/O Gwendilin Boers
2425 Totem Ranch Road West
RR#1 Oxford Station, Ontario
K0G 1T0

OR email transfer to gwen@birchhaven.org

OR via PayPal(please use the ‘gift’ option OR the ‘friends and family’ option) OR we shall have to pay service charge fees.

BHRR’s August's Angels  $0.00* donated to date & Bills are: $101.16
*Before PayPal fees

Before I go to catch a few hours winks of rest, here is today's emotionally powerful message!
Seems so fitting as later today, I am 'springing' a Deaf GD that has been looking out from bars for over 8 weeks….
We were first contacted to assist her on August 2nd, and, having to have her wait those 16 days until we had a spot, was hard enough on me, yet, I can only imagine what it has looked to her through those bars, for all of those weeks….AND, she does not even know yet, that she has slept her last night behind those bars….
TONIGHT, she shall know the taste of Freedom! 😀
AND, she is as of yet, still nameless…the shelter was calling her 'Dana', yet BHRR can only ever have one BHRR's Dana….may, she RIP, that sweet dollface who loved the ice machine and, I will see her again one day…
Happy Monday to all of our friends, family and BHRR extended family!

YOU CAN ALSO MAKE BI-WEEKLY AUTOMATIC DONATIONS OR EVEN MONTHLY DONATIONS – HERE
(You do not need a PayPal account either)

A file is set up at Kanata Animal Hospital (613) 836-2848 and they will take Visa, M/C and AMEX over the phone under the account of ‘Birch Haven Rescue’ for ‘August’. They will take Debit or Cash in person at 440 Hazeldean Road in Kanata, Ontario

You can also mail donations via a Bank Draft to:

Birch Haven Rescue & Rehabilitation Services
C/O Gwendilin Boers
2425 Totem Ranch Road West
RR#1 Oxford Station, Ontario
K0G 1T0

OR email transfer to gwen@birchhaven.org

OR via PayPal(please use the ‘gift’ option OR the ‘friends and family’ option) OR we shall have to pay service charge fees.

BHRR’s August's Angels  $0.00* donated to date & Bills are: $101.16
*Before PayPal fees

Today, I was contacted about a ~3.5 year old Female DEAF GD, Merlequin. She has had two names that we are aware of to date 'Daisy' & 'Dana'. She will have a new name for a new beginning. O. died and she went to the shelter in April. She was adopted out and then returned in June as the home said she was resourcing and aggressive, to other animals.
She went back to the shelter and, they contacted another organization that, waited 6 weeks before saying they could not take her, and, major kennel stress set in.
On August 2nd, BHRR was contacted to assist and, we had to wait to we had a spot and, we committed to bringing her into BHRR August 18th, 2014. She is ONLY the 7th dog that BHRR has been able to assist in 2014. Here is the email in part:
 

Hi Gwen,
I was passed along your information from X at X.

We are seeking placement for a deaf Great Dane named “Dana”. Dana is also spayed, and has no known health concerns.

Dana is requiring an only pet home, as she can be “possessive” of her people. She was originally placed with other animals in the home, but needed to be returned due to some aggression. She is great with other dogs in the shelter, in our play yard and enjoys their company outside of her home.

I have been in contact with X for over 6 weeks, however, they only just informed me that they could not take her into their care.

Unfortunately, due to Dana’s length of stay, she is increasingly becoming anxious in the shelter. She is cautious of new people, but is getting worse. Dana is fantastic with all of our staff and very loving, she does the classic dane trick and likes to sit right on your lap.

She is fully house trained, quiet, and very snuggly.

Please let us know if you’d be able to help Dana.

Thank you for your time,

X

NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION