Jul 30
2014

BHRR's Triumph is scheduled for August 11th for his Rabies and a re-weigh and, from there, we shall book his neuter and, shortly after that, he can make his own special announcement!

Below are two more photo's, courtesy of A. McCoy of him from our 7th Annual KAH/BHRR Fundraiser on July 13th, 2014!

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 ‘Triumph’. 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 Triumph's Angels $362.00* donated to date & Bills are $478.09
*Before PayPal fees
Pam
Cynthia
Dawn
Andrea
Jessica
Alex & Karen
Nairn
Winner of an online Auction in July held by Anna

BHRR's Triumph – July 13, 2014

Jul 30
2014

BHRR's Kaden's annual has been rescheduled to August 13th @ 5:30 PM at KAH.

Jul 29
2014

BHRR's Ethel VIDEO FROM TODAY – July 29th, 2014

A wee bit blurry as BHRR's Ethel wanted to be right on top of me! 😀 Yet, look at her now! NO longer emaciated! 🙂 She has put on 30+ pounds of muscle mass/weight and, shall be spayed on the 30th of July. She was to be spayed today yet, the Vet rescheduled it to tomorrow.
From there, in about 10-14 weeks time, she will have her own special announcement to make! We are also removing a tiny wee growth we found between her toes on her hind left foot and will send off to pathology if necessary. At this time, no one seems to be overly concerned about it and, we hope that remains that way! 🙂
Just love this prancing and happy grand dame! Lack of eye sight DOES not hold her back at all!!!! 🙂 🙂 She practically springs when she moves as she is so happy now. 🙂 AND, she has a nice shiny glossy coat.

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 ‘Ethel’. 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 Ethel's Angels Donations to Date: $393.17 & Bills To Date: $1,316.02
*Before PayPal fees
PV Hazeldean Community Education/Awareness Event(50/50 split with BHRR's Nessie)
Nevenka
Sarah D – Bath Mat
Pam
Cynthia
Andrea
Geoffrey
Nair
Dawn

BHRR's Ethel – July 29th, 2014

Jul 26
2014

BHRR's Triumph was one of the four BHRR dogs that came to our 7th annual KAH/BHRR Fundraiser and, in only having had him 15 days, I was a bit unsure if he was 100% ready, my gut and, all he has shown me to date has indicated that he is and, so, I felt that if for any reason that day(I also knew that we were getting rain and the crowds would not be the same as our past years of non-rain -yet, thanks to our amazing village, over $6,600 was raised that day!), I had the runs inside KAH for him to relax and rest if needed.

Well, I was proven so correct in that he BLEW this day out of the park! HE ROCKED it! He was outstanding! He was no longer that terrified dog that first arrived to BHRR only 15 days earlier. His waist had also gone from 13" to 21" as taking pictures of an emaciated brindle just do not turn out well.

He was a massive hit to all that met him and, yes, while he was keen to come to me each time that he saw me, he was quite comfortable to allow others to hold and walk him. I assigned one specific BHRR approved Volunteer to him for the day and, when they had to leave at 2 PM, he transitioned perfectly to his second doggie lover. 🙂 His leash manners are amazing now! Proud of him!

We will be investigating further and, doing surgery when he is neutered on that one front paw for the one theory is that there could be a beebee in there. As he continues to put on weight, we will become closer to neutering him. HE is such a good dog! AND, from there, be placed up for adoption. He is so calm and another 'old soul' and, having been starved, his one vice is some dog to dog resourcing(mild) when there is kibble dropped on the floor. He s a small male and, to the right matched forever loving home, that shall not matter. 😉

His tail has gone from been so tucked up under his belly in fear to wagging and getting higher and higher. His head is held taller, he looks more towards your face and, he gives the softest of sweet kisses. His coat is coming in so soft and gleaming and no longer coarse and dull. His feet are lifting beautifully on the Ester C and, he just continues to make my heart thud with joy! 🙂

Below are some photo's of him from July 12th(you can see how skinny he still is if you look at his waist area) and on July 13th. I have so many awesome photo's of him!

Second photo is courtesy of A. McCoy! 🙂

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

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 Triumph's Angels $335.00* donated to date & Bills are $478.09
*Before PayPal fees
Pam
Cynthia
Dawn
Andrea
Jessica
Alex & Karen
Nairn

Jul 19
2014

BHRR's Leroy – ADOPTED!

Photo taken, wee hours of the AM July 18th at the amazing Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre Best Western Plus in London, ON, where thanks to Tracy 's amazing recommendation – had a great few hours rest before pushing home from London!
BHRR's Leroy is moving to an ADOPTED STATUS and, he shall go to his new home in August 2014.
I will get a family photo of him then to post!
This was a very packed 24+ hours! Thank you to Margaret Aris for roadtripping with me, thank you to Lindsay Barbosa for meeting us in London to do this HV, thank you to the home for spending the afternoon with us, once we found your home , thank you to Kathy Rader-Cahill and Terry, Jacob and Tracy for hosting Margaret and I, the evening of the 17th with an incredible dinner plus dessert and, the great visit!
Thank you again Tracy for this fabu recommendation of a place to stay as Joyce at their reception, was so absolutely kind to me and my dogs. BHRR's Leroy had a great trip as, did my Oatmeal and, the weather was fantastic to drive in over the last 24+ hours!
BHRR's Leroy and Oatmeal rocked the trip and the hotel experience! We even had our own small courtyard to share with a few other rooms. WHAT a lovely trip!!! 🙂

Jul 16
2014

BHRR's Ethel's spay has been scheduled for July 29th. About 10 days after that, she shall have a special announcement to make.

Jul 16
2014

BHRR's Moncton shall see our dental expert at KAH on July 30th. They are on vacation up to then. I have figured out part of the reason why 'kibble' has not been eaten so well. He seemed to have no clue what kibble was. I went from softening up some kibble with wet canned food and then, some water to now gradually transitioning to just kibble and, though, he eats slowly, he is eating and putting on weight as we had to put a whole new collar on him. 🙂

We shall see what the Vet says about those canines and, if he should have any extractions and, how his lower jaw appears to be to him.

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 ‘Moncton’. 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 Moncton's Angels $829.00* donated to date & Bills are $979.87
*Before PayPal fees
Cynthia
Geoffrey
Heather H.
Laurie
Alice
BHRR's 'EXPERIENCE' Mini Open House
Dirty Dawg Wash – Split between him, BHRR's Zayna & BHRR's Triumph
Nairn

Jul 16
2014

BHRR's Kaden's annual is on July 23rd!

Jul 15
2014

BHRR's Ethel is at KAH with me today!
AND, her new weight is now 41.1 KGS(90.42 pounds). She was first rescued at barely 64 pounds and, this means that she has put on OVER 26.42 pounds since she arrived to us on April 27th, 2014! She still has about 10 pounds to go yet, THUMBS up Ethel!
We did her pre-surgical bw for her spay(we cannot find a spay incision to confirm already spayed), she got her latest revolution dose, had a mani/pedicure(ROCKED it), and, a very small growth was found between the toes of her back left foot. When she is spayed – scheduled for July 29th, we will remove it and send off to pathology if needed. The Vet looked at her eyes again and, she has limited menace capabilities and PRA is still the diagnosis for her almost complete blindness.
She also co-operated and, a current fecal shall be run.
She has blown through her touch and scent training and the flicking on and off the lights to come inside has been picked up like a pro for her.
The hard thing for me is to get updated photo's of her…she is so affectionate now and, likes to be really close to 'see' and feel you.
I will try again at the Hospital.
The Vet loved how nice and glossy and shiny her coat has become and though,. she still has some small dandruff here and there, her coat has really has made a beautiful turn!
After she recovers from her spay, she shall have her own special announcement to make! This gal was a MASSIVE hit at our June BHRR "EXPERIENCE' mini open house. 🙂

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

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 Ethel's Angels Donations to Date: $293.17 & Bills To Date: $1,316.02
*Before PayPal fees
PV Hazeldean Community Education/Awareness Event(50/50 split with BHRR's Nessie)
Nevenka
Sarah D – Bath Mat
Pam
Cynthia
Andrea
Geoffrey
Nairn

Jul 14
2014

Testimonial from BHRR Approved Volunteer Bruce J. Moquin:

BHRR Flint… An amazing puppy…

Honored as I am to write a testimonial on this Neo, whose primary job and role in life is to love everybody. He does it so well. I begin to think back to the stories of where I have met this "cool dude" of the dog world.

I think back to late last year, where I was fortunate enough to watch Flint. We walked around Pet Valu, we walked around the parking lot. The entire time people stopped me, asked me if they could pet this wonderful dog. Flint's response was nothing but acceptance and encouragement.

The next time, I met this puppy was when I was helping to look after the BHRR clan while Gwen and family left on holiday in March. Flint was again there waiting for his turn, offering nothing but acceptance and an ear to scratch. Then I heard that Flint had been adopted and a little piece of my heart broke, but I was super happy for him. Knowing that he was with his forever home. An amazing story for an amazing dog! What happens next – well you know!

In knowing that BHRR's Flint is coming to the microchip clinic, the entire trip from Casselman to Kanata, I was reminded with his recent experiences don't be surprised is a Flint is a little apprehensive to you. Understandably, however when he exits the car, and sees me he comes running towards me. Again that connection is made where a Flint offers nothing but acceptance and encouragement.

How many puppies can say they have the ability to change someone's schedule just because they have a date in their calendar? If I arrive at the movie night first, perhaps I will be lucky enough to have BHRR as my "date" for the movies. I know Flint will offer up nothing but acceptance, love and that amazing ear for scratching…

BHRR Flint is an Neo , who has the ability to stop people on the street and offer his wonderful ear for scratching, and is ready for his forever home.

BHRR's Flint – July 13th with Bruce at KAH/BHRR's Annual Event

Jul 13
2014

BHRR's Flint had a great time at our 7th ANNUAL KAH/BHRR Microchip/Nail Trim & BBQ Fundraiser! Despite the rain that poured for 5 out of our 8 hour event(the first time ever, we had rain), over $6,500 was raised for the animals' of BHRR!

From the moment he arrived, he was snatched up by approved Adopters/Volunteers who also ran the PV Stittsville Tent(Dog Cooling and Treat Station plus our blow art tats and memory paws) and, he hung out there for the whole day. He was in Bre's hands and Bruce's hands and, did amazing! Like there was any doubt. 😉

I have asked for more testomonials to add to BHRR's Flint's blog. Below are some photo's of his WOW day! He remains AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION! Photo's below are from Ashley of AMB Photography with the third photo being compliments of B. Jacklin.

In the last photo, he is reunited with the same little boy that had his photo taken with him at the THANKS FOR GIVING Event that PV Stittsville hosted last fall. 🙂 Friends for life! 🙂

Tomorrow, he has his special picnic date! Busy boy! When you are this social, you are in high demand. LOL On August 30th, should he not be adopted by then, he will be attending as one of our BHRR guests to the 3th annual movie in the park event in Ottawa, Ontario hosted by the Hintonburg Community Association and Global Pet Foods – Hintonburg. Each year, up to 25 of us get together, bring dogs, chairs, snacks and, watch a movie in the park. 🙂 I am told that he is being fought over by several to be 'their' special date. 😀 This event usually sees hundreds of responsible dog owners gather for a great evening under the stars.

Jul 13
2014

HAPPENING TODAY! Sunday July 13th!!! DO not forget mark your calendars!!! 🙂 RAIN OR SHINE!!!

BHRR ONLY hosts 4 planned Fundraisers a year. This is our 2nd one of 2014.
We know and accept that for the first time ever, that we shall be seeing some showers in 2014. BOO! 🙁
AND, we are prepared for the weather to make your day a blast! 🙂

AND Microchips, Nails per our protocol plus the Silent Auction & BOW WOW Butchers shall be inside the Hospital.
We have 8 tents with a spare on hand to keep everyone dry for ALL the outside activities! 🙂

Microchips for cats/dogs & Nails for cats, dogs, guinea pigs, rabbits etc! 🙂

Rogers Community Cruiser shall be in attendance 9:30 – 11:30 AM with complimentary coffee/timbits

Dr. Amy Jewiss shall be present from 10 AM – 2 PM to discuss acupuncture and other services she now offers at Kanata Animal Hospital

Daryl of BOW WOW Butchers WILL also be in attendance!

Facebook 'PRE-EVENT' Mini Auction – 7 For 7! – AUCTION ENDED JULY 12th AT 12 NOON EST!

FaceBook Online Auction Album can be found HERE
There are 7 items(in honor of this being our 7th YEAR hosting this one of a kind Fundraiser) AND, shall be hosted for 7 days, that shall be available for bidding as of Saturday July 5th!
*The BHRR Auction will begin at 6:00 AM EST on Saturday July 5th, 2014. Unfortunately, bids submitted prior to this time cannot be considered.
*The BHRR Auction will end at NOON(12) PM EST on Saturday July 12th, 2014.
*All bid prices are in Canadian funds.
*Bids must be done in $2.00 or Greater increments.
*S&H is available on all but one Item – Item #3
Any questions, please do email gwen@birchhaven.org or call (613) 725-4279

Jul 12
2014

SO, I have the Blue Great Dane Female now in my care. She is almost certainly(always that chance she is not!) a single breed very small Blue Great Dane, young ~ 1, a pretty young thing and, has terrible leash manners A bit skinny. Not too bad. AND, has serious human aggression fear issues right now.
In 26 years in these trenches, I have never had a hand-over as strained/stressful as hers was. 🙁 THANK you so much to the person I met on the transport for their help in moving her to my vehicle! 🙂 I always like to see the person who has the dog, do the handling as, the dog has been with them for that leg of their journey. 🙂
I had one that came close….yet, she is top of my list. The poor thing. I handle a LOT aggressive dogs via BHRR and my Client base.
I have a VIDEO below of her that Kinsley took not long after arrival…she really is strong and pulls and yanks and, is a very dominant girl. In the video, I had to pull her back, twice quite firmly as, she was yanking both leashes right through my hands/fingers.
It took almost 40 minutes to get her moved to my vehicle and, even, then, she did not want me in the car. We had to tethered her quite snugly.
I asked the transporter how was she on the rest of her legs to meet me for I had not received any updates and, as there were other dogs with her, she was fine. She was NOT fine when we met the transport. She was lunging with serious intent to cause harm, growling, barking and, at the same, time, she was not backing down with strong eye contact and full frontal presentation. She would take treats if tossed her way and, leashes really set her off.
It was an uneventful drive home……….
AND, with much calm patience, I was able to get her out of the car upon arrival home, YET, thank goodness it is my standard protocol to double leash each dog for she was not wearing a martingale upon transport and, the quick release buckle snapped with her pulling outside the car.
With more time and, continued patience and, understanding, I was able to get the quick release back on her and, into the house and, she is settling well into a crate for now.
She has shown equal aggression to Sean and Kinsley. She has been fairly 'fine' with Mason. He came on the transport with me.
WELCOME TO BHRR!

She has time to chill and relax and settle in now. How dogs are in shelters/pounds and, even on transports is not necessarily how they are going to be 'normally'.

She is no wall flower that is for sure!!

We will put together the best rehab program for her to set her up for success and once, the honeymoon period is over, we will see the 'real' her…..

She is deserving of having this great opportunity of a future and, we are going to give her all our best.

BHRR's Comet VIDEO July 12th, 2014

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 ‘Comet’. 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 Comet's Angels Donations to Date: $0.00 & Bills To Date: $65.00
*Before PayPal fees

Jul 10
2014

BHRR's Kaden is NOW AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION! I was hoping to have him put up earlier, yet, it has been so hard to get any good photo's of him. The camera really makes him uncomfortable. 🙁

Like BHRR's Canvas, he will have a transitional adoption and, so prefer a home no more than 2.5 hours away from us. He will do best in a quiet home, a home that has a right matched personality fit dog in the home would be great for him, a patient, understanding home that shall continue to make him be the best dog he can be.

A home that works full time or part time or semi retired, works from home, or is retired ARE all acceptable possibilities. A home that is not going to try and make him into a social butterfly or plunk him in the middle of a dog park is what we are looking for. TO all that he knows and loves, he is so affectionate(Gosh, he can almost push you over with one of those amazing GD leans he has!). The way he looks at you with those eyes of his when he trusts you…..it is humbling…extremely.

He cannot be pushed or forced to do anything. This will set him back immensely and, we have worked far too long and hard, for his best interest to see any home treat him that way. Showing him boundaries, is one thing, pushing them slightly is another…crossing them, is unacceptable.

He is to be passively ignored when strangers are around, not unconsciously enabling him. IF you are quiet and calm and comfortable, so shall he be. When he let you into his world and heart, he is giving you the most precious gift of all and, it is not to be abused.

He will NOT go to a home that is not prepared to really read his blogs and, listen to what is in his best interest or to us as the experts on him. I would rather him stay as part of BHRR, living a grand life with his friends, human and canine, then ever see him go to a home that 'thinks they know better' and, destroys him'. He is so sensitive and soft and, remains one of the most incredibly softest of dogs that so many have ever touched and loved on. 🙂

He is 100% housebroken, still has a HUGE fetish for pillows LOL – so, I pick up mine very AM and, has proven 100% trustworthy outside of a crate for up to 4 hours at a time. He prefers to lay in an open crate at night or a Costco Dog bed or a Kuranda bed in our master bedroom. He is a creature of habit and, does not handle change well. To get him to want to be in different crates, open or closed, was a very difficult transition for him.

He has passed on to BHRR;s Angel Noelle the pillow fetish – oh yay! 😉

I still put him in a crate closed sometimes at night or when we are out – 4 hours or less still, just to keep him comfortable for as, many know, that I say so often, if more dogs were taught to feel comfortable in a crate – it makes life when they have to go to a Vet Hospital or if, they need to be on crate rest at home(injury, sick, post-op) go much easier. So much less stressful.

A home that has older children are fine – 12+

He is still so worried about seeing Vets and, doing nails is a very patience thing for him…..BUT, your patience is well rewarded!

BHRR's Kaden – July 10th, 2014 OTHER than the photo with Mason which is from March 20th, 2014

Here is a Video from March 20th, 2014 of him also! 🙂 VIDEO OF BHRR's KADEN MARCH 20th, 2014

Jul 9
2014

Today, has been a very emotional day for a number of reasons yet, I wanted to share a good and, in fact, great emotional moment with all….

This AM while laying in bed surrounded by such amazing therapy puppy loving, I look down and I see BHRR's Moncton standing quietly by the bed.

I reach down ever so careful with a hand and, he nudged it! This terrified and scared boy for the first time since he has arrived to BHRR, actually initiated physical contact and, actively sought it out……HUGE! Massive step forward…..
Inside I was jumping up and down in happiness plus excitement, outside I was casual and, calm and hoped my hand was not shaking too much.
When he had enough, he looked towards me(it shall be a long time before this poor boy will ever feel comfortable looking at the face, let alone eyes of someone ) – he has been that traumatized. One day, I hope he learns that when he gazes into the eyes of a loved one, that loved one will NEVER interpret it as dominance or challenging behaviour. Not all dogs who look upon their owners are staring and being dom…
AND overlooking the whole interaction was HQD and, I think – and, it could just be a trick of the light or my imagination – yet, I think I got a sign of rare approval from her!! LOL
I think she came with him for moral support for she walked right by his side as he came into the master bedroom and she, walked right by his side as he left…..
She is a real special miracle 10 year old Dogo! 😀

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

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 Moncton's Angels $819.00* donated to date & Bills are $979.87
*Before PayPal fees
Cynthia
Geoffrey
Heather H.
Laurie
Alice
BHRR's 'EXPERIENCE' Mini Open House
Dirty Dawg Wash – Split between him, BHRR's Zayna & BHRR's Triumph

Jul 8
2014

On July 8th, the following details were sent my way and, I asked for some more photo's as I did not see any German Shorthaired Pointer and, when I received the side photo's, I very much suspect a possible single breed blue GD. We committed to assisting and transport was arranged for Saturday July 12th, 2014. She is the 6th Dog that we have helped in 2014. We are helping her in honor of losing one of my own on July 8th…RIP my Bleach(one of my blind and deaf Great Danes) – September 12, 2010 – July 8th, 2014

***IN NEED OF RESCUE*** Deadline Friday

German Shorthaired Pointer X Great Dane
Female
1-2 years old
Found stray
OK with other dogs/playful
Fearful with strangers
Pulls a bit on leash
Fussy with food
Fearful/Unsure with physical manipulation

This dog can only be released to a rescue.

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

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 Comet's Angels Donations to Date: $0.00 & Bills To Date: $65.00
*Before PayPal fees

NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION!

Jul 4
2014

I CANNOT believe that I have not added BHRR's Bishops' Christmas Eve Photo's as part of our annual traditional fun at BHRR! OH my! 🙁

Men in hats can make him nervous at times yet, once the hat comes off, and, one passively ignores, he is such an affectionate love bug. 🙂

We remain patient that his right matched forever loving home shall find him. 🙂

BHRR's Bishop December 24th, 2013

Jul 4
2014

Two Photo's of BHRR's Bloom at our latest BHRR 'EXPERIENCE' mini open house on June 22nd, 2014! All of us remain patient that her right matched forever loving home shall find her…..

Photo's are courtesy of S. Dowler. 🙂

Jul 3
2014

BHRR's Ethel is scheduled for a re-weigh(CANNOT wait), a recheck including eyes, obtain her rabies(now that she is not emaciated) and, from there – hopefully to schedule her spay – on July 9th.

She was a HUGE HUGE HUGE fav at our June BHRR "EXPERIENCE' Mini Open House. So many said that if they could take one dog home, it would be her. 🙂 She is a cranky ol' spry, likes to almost prance and bounce grand dame! 😀 Still think she is no more than age 5 with her energy level, teeth and overall conformation. 🙂

She is 100% housebroken and, no longer goes into a crate when we leave or at night. She likes to sleep in an open crate yet, has proven 100% trustworthy in our home.

She and HQD have an understanding….it is so funny! One climbs up on one couch and, the other, tries to climb up on the other. AND, I spend my time telling them about the 'no couch' rules! 😉

The only thing I am looking for her right now are pillows and fuzzy/soft bath mats with the good underside that 'sticks' for her balance. Please do let me know if you may have any to spare/donate her way.

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

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 Ethel's Angels Donations to Date: $233.17 & Bills To Date: $989.07
*Before PayPal fees
PV Hazeldean Community Education/Awareness Event(50/50 split with BHRR's Nessie)
Nevenka
Sarah D – Bath Mat

Jul 2
2014

Remember this once terrified – head down, tail tucked, terrified(remember the video's of him cowering under a desk while at the shelter?! ) emaciated Great Dane that only weighed barely 96 pounds?!!!
LOOK at him now!!! No longer emaciated! Head up, relaxed, curious and, he does the best windmill of tail wags!
**He needs a quiet home, and, one that shall continue to keep building upon the strong foundation laid at BHRR.
This was taken at KAH on Friday June 27th, 2014!
STILL AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION!

BHRR's Canvas now weighs 55.1 KGs! 🙂 He did so well at the Vet. He was very brave and proud of him!!!! Below are some photo's of him! Heart and lungs are great and, the Vet LOVED how far he has come in rehab, both emotionally and physically. We work to keep making him the best dog he can be.

He received so many compliments on his glossy coat, tons of muscle mass and, how handsome he is. 🙂 He was not comfortable enough to take any treats from folks, yet, he was no longer that catatonic dog that first arrived to BHRR.

I ended up not bringing him to the hv as, I needed to see how BHRR's Groves did on his own as he, would be the only dog in the home. BHRR's Canvas got to hang out at KAH while we were off doing the home-visit.

BHRR's Canvas – June 27th, 2014

Jul 2
2014

It was so nice to note that it went from half an hour to get him out of Arielle's car and into Cindy's car for the transport to coming out so much more readily when he arrived to KAH. I know it took 15 minutes to even get him out of the pound to begin the transport, he was so scared. He is doing well. Baby steps and his low and uncertain tail wags will become more frequent and higher with confidence. Thank you for being one of his rescue angels again!!!

Blood-work is shockingly normal (YAY!) and eating up to 8 small meals a day and, all those wounds are scabbed over except for one(there may be something in there – beebee perhaps…investigating further), drinking, being de-wormed, starting to play and, becoming very affectionate.

He likes to do a 'goat impression' by standing on my coffee table!

The Vet says that his heart and lungs are great! He is already lifting up on those pasterns and the flat feet are a smidge better. He is very eastie westie.

He weighed 39.90(70.18 pounds) on Saturday. He is about 15 kgs(33 pounds underweight) at least……

Thank to all the ANGELS stepping up to help us help him!!!

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

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 Triumph's Angels $325.00* donated to date & Bills are $478.09
*Before PayPal fees
Pam
Cynthia
Dawn
Andrea
Jessica
Alex & Karen

Specializing in Giant Breed Canines and Equines

Month: July 2014