This is the update from Jeff her overnight angel foster for her:
"She is a very sweet girl that growls. Growls a lot. It is not a threatening growl, and she has not shown any aggression at all. It is more of an “I am scared of you and this whole transport thing, so I want you to be scared of me” growl. It seems to reassure her and comfort her if you talk to her in a calm, quiet voice. She really is a sweetheart, and once she is given some stability and shown some love, I am sure she will show that love back a million times over.
Right now she is just scared and confused, so please show her a little extra TLC and understanding this weekend. We did cover her crate with a towel, and that seemed to help a little bit, so if you are crating her, it may be a good idea to bring along a towel. She is very calm, so I think she would be fine tethered. She rode home in a 42” crate, and had enough room. For those of you that are cramped for space, you will be happy to know that she is only 128Lbs, not 180Lbs. She walks fine on a slip lead. She does not pull, and walks at your pace. She does get spooked every now and then and will stop suddenly. She also seems skittish of cars when they drive by. She drank some water and ate all of her food. She goes in and out of the crate with no problem, and jumped right into the back of the truck tonight. She is going to make someone a very good companion when she learns to trust again, and all that should take is a little love. She is going to Canada, and her paperwork appears to be in order."
Month: October 2014
This girl wen to the Vet today and, weighed 128 pounds and here is what Karen T., the lovely Volunteer had to say about her. THANK her as well for not only taking her to the Vet on my behalf(I called in my CC number to the Hospital to pay for all the bills incurred), yet, for the two additional photo's of her!
"She was a good girl at the vet"
AND, here some final instructions left with the amazing transport team by the transport co-ordinator:
"She was surrendered to the shelter and was very frightened there. She was starting to come out of her shell but will likely be traumatized by the transport experience. Please be patient with her. Move slowly and speak softly to her. I have tried to assign her to a driver with a van so that it will be easier to get her in/out of vehicles. I really don't want anyone getting a hernia, trying to lift her. It might be wise to bring along some yummy treats if you are transporting her to try to lure her into (or out of) your vehicle."
BHRR's Cancun has an exciting announcement! He is NOT only wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween BUT, he is moving under a PENDING ADOPTION!
Please think of him and, I want to thank Ottawa Dog Rescue for the referral to BHRR for this possible saint adoption.
We will update his blog as we can with the status of his application!
We were contacted about a 'quite emaciated'(description sent our way) almost 5 month old male 'sweet' black with white GD pup. Was an owner surrender.
As we specialise in the emaciated Great Danes, there was no question about assisting him and, we have mobilized fast and, we are currently working on transport to BHRR.
We are going to call him BHRR's Ichabod Crane. 🙂
Below is a copy of the information that went out to the transport team re: this girl. Most transports do not see dogs as giant as this Great Dane/Mastiff and, she was being said to be 180 pounds yet, I did not feel that was accurate. She was scheduled to see the Vet on October 31st, to get her rabies, exam and health certificate in order. I called the Vet, gave them my credit card information and, asked them to ensure that a correct weight was taken.
I am also told that she has worms and fleas. That will be proactively treated upon arrival to BHRR with all of her other needs such a heartworm testing, monthly Revolution or Sentinel etc.
She will start her journey on Friday October 31st(we are getting her pulled, she is seeing the Vet and then overnighting with a wonderful Volunteer). She will then begin her drive to my neck of the woods and, I will drive to Prescott, Ontario to get her.
"I believe she may be the largest dog we've ever transported. She was surrendered to the Spencer County shelter and was very frightened there. She was starting to come out of her shell but will likely be traumatized by the transport experience. Please be patient with her. Move slowly and speak softly to her. I have tried to assign her to a driver with a van so that it will be easier to get her in/out of vehicles. I really don't want anyone getting a hernia, trying to lift her. It might be wise to bring along some yummy treats if you are transporting her to try to lure her into (or out of) your vehicle.".
On Thursday Oct 30, 2014 at 8:10 AM the shelter sent the following to my contact in the USA (they had inquired on the 29th how she was doing with other dogs) and, they forwarded to myself:
"She has not even growled at the dogs. She has played tug of war with the other pups. and one other doggie through the kennel. She seems scared of louder aggressively barking dogs she instantly tucks her tail and moves towards the back of her run. She is going to do good I think and feel she was set up to be failed and I really believe she is an amazingly sweet dog. Last evening she was full of greeted kisses and licks for me and walked great on leash. She wants to please."
BHRR’s – Aug. 16. 2004. – Mr. Arthur Zane – Oct. 28. 2014. – R.I.P.
Love to — BHRR/Kanata A.H. —
XOxoXOxoXO
Gwen, Sean, Mason, Kinsley & Staff’s,
*Thank-You –ALL– !!!
For the *Special Gift we received on *Good Friday-2006.
Zane was attached to “Sean” that Easter w/e when we spent
the afternoon @ BHRR. & After “Arthur-The-5-th.” came to His new home in Toronto…Zane attached Himself to my Dad & became his shadow until yesterday morning.
**Thank-You “Sean/Gwen” for Your trust in us,
& Kanata A.H. for Your care of Mr. Arthur Zane too.
As “Gwen” would agree…”Zane” will always be remembered
as a –Delightful/Handful– in Our/Hearts…
****Thanks So -Ever- So Much “GWEN/BHRR” !!!
Love-Zane’s/Brother-XO-Black-Jack Joker/Heath,
:O((
& The-Rodgers’ -XO- Family.
On Wednesday, Oct 29, 2014 at 8:10 PM, the shelter sent the following to my contact in the USA and, they forwarded to myself:
"She is doing so much better and more relaxed and giving kisses and playing with us but she is still very nervous with new people.
Thank you for helping this angel thank you so much."
BHRR's Ani wanted to post a public thank you to her guardian angels that continue to send monies to virtually temp foster her!
She LOVES you both and, I hug her every night telling her how much she is loved! THANK YOU!
She remains available for adoption to that right matched forever loving home!
On Sunday October 26th, @ 11:11 AM, I received the following:
"Gwen —
I've now got the mastiff mix "puppy" — He is well under a year old and 76 lbs. He is, however, very puppy-like, with a very sweet temperament. He's strikingly beautiful and gets along well with other dogs. In fact, I pulled a small spaniel mix at the same time and later learned that they were surrendered together, along with several others, who all lived together. They are both in excellent shape, except for worms and fleas, which is easily corrected. I took them to my vet yesterday, and he thinks the boy is a mastiff/boxer mix.
The female is still at the shelter and now urgent. X spoke further with the workers there and learned that the dog-aggressive label on this girl is because she didn't get along with a female weimeraner at her house, after the weim was bred. Prior to that, they played together. And there were numerous other dogs with whom she also got along. It's a damn shame when people label dogs as aggressive without providing all of the information available. I don't even want to think how many die in our shelters as a result of this kind of misinformation. It's very sad. I am going to contact the shelter tomorrow and try to pry more info out of them and get them to test her, one-on-one, with other dogs. X saw her yesterday but didn't have time to work with her at all because the shelter workers couldn't meet her until 9 A.M. and she had to pick up the 2 dogs and meet me an hour's drive later so I could make my vet appointment. I'll let you know what else I learn, but I have a feeling this is a nice girl who deserves a chance."
**AND, the reason, why I(Gwen) am posting info. re: this Mastiffx puppy is that we have been monitoring to make sure that he did not slip through the cracks and, be pts.**
On Sunday Oct 26, 2014 at 2:50 PM, I said we would commit for she is the next in need of BHRR.
On Sunday October 26th 2014 @ 3:41 PM, I received the following with the information that this pup was NOT one from this Dane/Mastiffx female:
"She was an owner surrender from a different owner. X said she's absolutely gorgeous"
This is BHRR's Ethel's REALITY Slide
She came to us at barely 64 pounds and has put on over 36 pounds in her successful rehab journey with BHRR!
All medical concerns were addressed, which included being spayed, having bloodwork done, de-wormed, specialist consults for her eyes, mirochipped, fecal, put on revolution, having urine cultures, vaccines and all other necessary plus proactive preventative procedures done.
She went through emotional and behavioural rehab at BHRR and she has also learned leash and house manners and, is a real personality filled classy lady!
She is currently AVAILABLE for adoption for that right matched forever loving home!
**BHRR has a huge expertise in the emaciated cases and, BHRR's Ethel is just one of almost 25 emaciated Great Danes that BHRR has been asked to assist over the last 18+ months.**
THIS is what your support enables us to do!!
Thursday October 23rd @ 12:01 AM: I sent an email asking if there were any details in respect to how she reacts to other confident dogs etc.
On Thursday October 23rd @ 8:35 AM:, I received the following:
"My contact is going to the shelter this Saturday to pick up another puppy for me and I've asked her to assess this girl while she's there. She is with X and is very dog-savvy, so I would trust her assessment. But it's always kind of a crap-shoot if the dog is being assessed while at the shelter. Shelters definitely bring out the worst in most dogs.
The pup is about 6 months old."
On Wednesday October 22nd, 2014 @ 3:37 PM, I received the following:
"Any mastiff fosters open up?"
On Wednesday October 22nd, 2014 @ 3:41 PM, I then received:
"I just looked closer at the post, and she's a mastiff/Dane mix? She's alpha but OK with submissive dogs. She's at a really bad, really rural shelter in the middle of KY. There is also a mastiff mix puppy there — probably her pup."
Photo below is of her in the shelter, October 2014
Please consider going to the Helping Ottawa Fur Kids Facebook Page and, 'liking' our photo and, then putting in the comment section 'this amazing rescue gets my vote!' Contest ENDS Wednesday October 22nd at NOON and, each of the 6 rescues participating will receive a monetary donation, based upon where they rank upon the close of the contest. THANKS in advance for your consideration!
NOTE:
From Monday October 20th to Monday November 3rd, 2014 inclusive, BHRR will not be open for adoptions or the intake of adoption applications.
We do not adopt out around the Halloween season and many others Rescues, shelters, pounds etc. have also begun to follow a similar protocol.
We do not believe it is in the best interest of the animals in our program, especially for dark coloured dogs.
During this time, BHRR is available 24/7 as always for requests for assistance of animals in need.
I picked up BHRR' Stafford today from the OHS and, we headed straight over to KAH for the beginning of his rehab journey.
I had him into KAH within 2 hours and, it was over an hour long. His HWT and BW is back from Thursday and, I want to discuss with the Vet his globulin level. His HWT is negative. He has yet to give me a fecal to bring in that works with my schedule but he is being de-wormed, is on Revolution, I have his special shampoo, Clavamox for his ear infections plus URI(that we hope does not deteriorate to pneumonia ) and, Burrows for his ears also.
His heart is a beautiful thumbs up and, his Vet at KAH says that his nostril size is great even if he is all smushed face. If his nostril size was small, this poor dog would have had a very limited quality of life.
He will see a specialist for that throat/larynx and, see about surgery to assist him with breathing better.
The Vet also said that though his front teeth are awful, his side and back teeth are actually in good condition.
AND, he needs to lose those twinkles….
We are hoping that when he is in surgery for his breathing – we will see what the specialist says for, we have no idea if he had any surgeries in his past and, that nothing more may be possible for him OR, even if it was botched past job OR, if her had anything done in the past – that we can also do those teeth and twinkles…most likely the dental shall be a separate surgery.
I do not want him going under any more than necessary…..
His ear cytology done on both ears showed debris, yeast, some rods and rare cocci. The OHS had him on meds prior to us getting him and, so, his ear infections are greatly improved.
Wipes picked up for those folds and between his poor raw toes…he has seborrhea and, dermatitis.
He has a toe on his right foot that is not normal and, terribly long nails.
His weight was a fair 20.6 kgs( 45.32 pounds). He could afford a bit more weight being a wee thin yet, do not want a chunky monkey…
The OHS did a such a wonderful job with him and, I am forever indebted in being entrusted with this gorgeous boy!
So, a hot mess for sure and, happy, affectionate and, such a love!!!
NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION!!!
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 ‘Stafford’. 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 Stafford's Angels $510.00* donated to date & Bills are $1,798.04
Vegan Cupcakes to the Rescue(Wendi)
The Twaddles
Gracie Honalulu's Mom
Barry
BHRR's Stafford being busted out of OHS!
BHRR's Moncton ?? – October 15th, 2014
There is no easy way to make a post of this type and, my whole family plus the approved temp foster home(they had BHRR's Moncton since October 6th) are all reeling in shock right now.
The Vet Hospital that saw BHRR's Moncton has offered to do a necropsy for us. We hope that we can be given some closure. As they were trying to figure things out, he suddenly passed away as he was resting.
He had overcome so many medical obstacles and, was finally learning to trust and play with people and other dogs and, learn all about toys and, had the confidence to begin to sleep in our bedroom and ask for love AND, I cannot believe he is suddenly gone…..
His personality was really beginning to shine as he blossomed like a lovely flower from a previous life of neglect, cruelty and unkindness to, one of structure, obedience, consistency, patience, proper nutrition, exercise and, so much adoring love, not to mention a fabu Vet Team that included specialists.
There was even a home waiting so patiently in the wings to submit an application to adopt him when he was finally ready to be placed up for adoption.
He touched my life and heart incredibly so since I was first contacted about him on June 9th, 2014 and, he lived with us as a cherished member of our heart and home from June 17th to October 6th, when he was finally healthy in body and spirit to be temp fostered.
He almost floated when he moved, so calm and, an 'ol soul' type of boy and, gentle as can be unless he was in one of his spunky moods and, then 'bring it on' and, we were working on the 'must not try to chomp off Gwennie's arm or leg' or take her pant leg off! So many of my scrubs and, P.J's. bottoms have BHRR's Moncton's teeth marks or are missing a piece of material……..he could be so goofy when, he was caught up in the moment of living and, forgot about all those things that had made him such a serious boy….
He was even at PV Stittsville on October 5th as part of their 'THANKS FOR GIVING' Event and, was perfectly fine in health.
I am just reeling in stunned silence and, I already let Joy and Tammie know first thing this AM, a few hours after he had passed away…..
There are no words….nothing I can say or do is going to bring him back and, nothing I can say or do is going to answer all the questions I have and, make my heart stop bleeding….
He was so special……..so amazing and what a beautiful monkey inside he truly was………
This photo was from his special professional photo shoot that Liz Bradley did for him on September 12th, 2014. A picture of gorgeous health and, head up in curiosity plus comfortableness in his environment……
I just cannot believe he is gone………RIP my stunning boy….I am so sorry…….so sorry……I did not even get a chance to say good-bye. 🙁 🙁
BHRR's Flint (AKA The Elephant!) is at KAH today for his annual! He was a very wiggly happy boy weighing in at a lovely 62.1 KGS(136.62 pounds) and, most likely weighs quite a bit more as he was leaning on the wall. :p
Small video of him with Dr. Zak on the grass today. He did not want me too far away from him! LOL
He was such a flirt and, wanted to see every person he met….that tail non-stop wagging and, not one brain cell to be found when it came to trying to get him to stay focused! LOL
All loveable big mushball of love! Such a good boy in his run.
He remains AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION to that right matched forever loving home. 🙂
I received a call from BHRR's Moncton's temp foster mom today. Apparently, over the long weekend, BHRR's Moncton began to pick at his food(he had been doing so well! 🙁 ) and, then did not eat at all on Monday. He is drinking she said, and, I inquired about vomiting plus diarrhea and energy level and temperature, was he painful to palpate, did something happen to his neuter incision(it was great prior to temp fostering and, did not think this was the problem) and a million other questions, that his amazing temp foster mom answered with patience and detail. 🙂
She had not noted any diarrhea and, no vomiting except late on Monday once time(yet, she could not be 100% sure it was him over one of their other dogs) and, energy level was down yet, not lethargic. She said he did not have a temperature nor was it low. I said I supported getting him into the Vet immediately and, the temp foster home said, that she agrees that he should be seen yet Tuesday would be fine. They think perhaps the hustle and bustle of their own Thanksgiving weekend stressed him. BHRR's Moncton has seen two Open Houses and, a Dine With The BHRR Doggies event and, his eating habits did not change yet, he has only been in this home since October 6th, 2014, so possible.
I am worried though and, the temp foster home will contact me ASAP if anything changes and, rush him into emerge and, I will meet her there. This boy cannot afford to lose ANY weight. I am worried about dehydration and, what 'could 'be causing this change in him as he was doing quite well in the approved temp foster home up to now, and, like a mama bear am concerned. It is hard when you do not have your hands on the dogs yet, I trust the home and, will post an update when I can.
Keep him in your thoughts!
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 $1,554.00* donated to date & Bills are $2,512.14
*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
7th ANNUAL KAH/BHRR Microchip/Nail Trim & BBQ Fundraiser
Andrea
Courtney
Laurie
Nairn
Dawn
50/50 at 7th ANNUAL Dine with the BHRR Doggies Event
BHRR is having an "HONORARY GIANT" come our way! Olde English BullDog.
As he is special needs and, we were contacted to assist on October 10th, WHO could resist that face!
We are going to call him BHRR's Stafford and, he is ONLY the 8th dog that BHRR will have assisted to date in 2014…..
What we know of BHRR's Stafford to date:
"He is approximately 6 years old and was left behind in an apartment without food or water.
He has very breed typical medical needs….
He has periodontal disease which he would require a good dentistry and may require extraction, he has ear infections that could be chronic and he has abnormal throat sounds which could be breed related but our vet believes is may need surgical intervention to clear his air way.
He is the most lovely dog, very cuddly, likes to jump up and goofy. He barks but it sounds more like a turkey and not so loud. He is good with dogs likes to jump around them. With cats he ignored through the kennel doors."
BHRR will also ensure that he is de-twinkled…..
We are working on making transport arrangements and, welcome to the BHRR Family BHRR's Stafford!
NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION!
Some very happy/excited doggies now that their 'kids' are home from school! They love their 'wee boerskins'
UPDATE: BHRR's Dyson had his annual today and, he weighs a very fit, svelte, muscled 59.50 KGS(130.90 pounds) and, is most likely a smidge more as, he wiggled.
A++++ all around on his exam and, his 'new' happy tail injury does not seem to require antibiotics this time around, yet, he will be on Deramaxx for the next few days. Some bw done and, a nail trim and tons of loving! He was such a good boy….really brave and, wagging that tail!!! I also gave him his October Revolution. 🙂
He and all of his fans remain patient that his right matched forever loving home shall find him!
Another amazing day for the BHRR animals at PV's Stittsville 'THANKS FOR GIVING' Event
BHRR's Angel Noelle – October 5th, 2014
To the fabu team extraordinary staff at PV, thank you for making us feel like we were part of your family this past weekend! Thank you for inviting us back in 2014!
THANKS must be extended to all the great folks that came to visit us today and, for our Sunday Volunteers, supporters and fans that gave a helping hand with dogs and, talking up r/q Rescue, responsible dog ownership AND, to all those that expressed their biggest plus deepest thanks to the Ottawa plus surrounding area Great Dane plus Giant Breed Rescue that continues to work so hard since our inception in 1996 filling a GIANT need!
We keep saying that we are nothing without our village/community and ONCE again, you have proven that we can keep going strong with you by our sides recommending BHRR to shelters, pounds, rescues and homes needing much needed assistance with their Giants, supporting us with kindness of words, and, hugs of caring and, donations from finances to materials much needed that includes cleaning supplies and dog beds and lifesaving food!
Thank you to the Maracle Family for hanging with us on Sunday and, Sarah Dowler for those extra hands when needed and, to Andrea McCoy, my husband Sean Birch Haven, daughter Kinsley AND, to all of our Visitors that included Miss Trinity from PVAR and, she brought along Tanya MacAllister & Tracy to hang also for a wee bit.
Marg McIlree was so lovely to see you for a bit!
Regan, Kelly, Emily, Breanne Jacklin, Melissa Gingras-Lepage you really are outstanding!
Ashley of AMB Photography, what a doll you continue to be! So thankful that you are part of our lives!
Two more photo's of BHRR's Angel Noelle! She seems to love the PV Stittsville front desk as, we have another blog post of her in being spoiled at their front desk from many months ago! Thank you to Andrea who was her 'handler' for part of the day and, then to the Maracle Family for doing such a superb job with her! She is such a dream dog!
BHRR's Porridge – MIRACLE BOY Supreme!
Sunday October 5th, 2014
Another amazing day for the BHRR animals at PV's Stittsville 'THANKS FOR GIVING' Event
To the fabu team extraordinary staff at PV, thank you for making us feel like we were part of your family this past weekend! Thank you for inviting us back in 2014!
THANKS must be extended to all the great folks that came to visit us today and, for our Sunday Volunteers, supporters and fans that gave a helping hand with dogs and, talking up r/q Rescue, responsible dog ownership AND, to all those that expressed their biggest plus deepest thanks to the Ottawa plus surrounding area Great Dane plus Giant Breed Rescue that continues to work so hard since our inception in 1996 filling a GIANT need!
We keep saying that we are nothing without our village/community and ONCE again, you have proven that we can keep going strong with you by our sides recommending BHRR to shelters, pounds, rescues and homes needing much needed assistance with their Giants, supporting us with kindness of words, and, hugs of caring and, donations from finances to materials much needed that includes cleaning supplies and dog beds and lifesaving food!
Thank you to the Maracle Family for hanging with us on Sunday and, Sarah Dowler for those extra hands when needed and, to Andrea McCoy, my husband Sean Birch Haven, daughter Kinsley AND, to all of our Visitors that included Miss Trinity from PVAR and, she brought along Tanya MacAllister & Tracy to hang also for a wee bit.
Marg McIlree was so lovely to see you for a bit!
Regan, Kelly, Emily, Breanne Jacklin, Melissa Gingras-Lepage you really are outstanding!
Ashley of AMB Photography, what a doll you continue to be! So thankful that you are part of our lives!
Amy Hache-Cameron & Elizabeth White, BHRR's Porridge feels uber spoiled and, cherished with all of your special love!!!
For all those that I did not catch names, that came to visit us, KNOW that we appreciate EACH one of you from the earth to the moon and stars and beyond!
We microchipped four animals over the two days and, that is a cause SO big and dear to my heart!!!
The monies from Sunday were counted and doubled counted by Cherie and Aaron and, then sealed in an envelope and signed and, then put with the Friday/Saturday Fund envelope that had been counted, double counted and triple counted by Bruce J. Moquin, Aaron and Breanne and all sealed, signed for a GRAND TOTAL deposited THANKS to the army of each of you:
$838.56
My cup is not just running over in warmth, it is spilling over in copious amounts!
THANK you for making our THIRD public awareness opportunity a successful one and, our last one of 2014, our fourth, shall be at the end of November – Saturday November 29th at PV Hazeldean – ANOTHER store that we absolutely are in love with!!!
As always, remember if you know of a Great Dane or Giant in need, please do keep r/q Rescues like Birch Haven Rescue and Rehabilitation Services(BHRR) in mind! Back in 1996, there was no organization like us out there and, we continue today, filling that need because of each of you being part of our CHAIN OF SUCCESS Story!
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 ‘Porridge’. 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 Porridge Angels $985.50* donated to date & Bills are: $5,379.90
*Before PayPal fees
Nairn
PVAR
PV Stittsville Nail Trim/Grind Event
Alex/Karen
Rachel
Pam
Bob & Hazel – Pred donated on behalf of their RIP dear Eddie
BHRR's April 'EXPERIENCE' Mini Open House – Donations and 50/50 (split between BHRR's Porridge & BHRR's Coach
Wendi – 'Vegan Cupcakes To The Rescue' Easter Fundraiser
Elizabeth
Andrea
Dawn
Nairn again
Clo
BHRR's Flint with 'Lisa', a 12 week old kitten from OHS that arrived while we were at PV Stittsville
October 4th, 2014
She was fascinated by BHRR's Flint!!!! She kept batting his face and, jumping over to see him……is this the face of a 'vicious, fear aggressive dog? 😉 He saw almost a hundred people on Saturday AND, no problems or issues with humans of all shapes and sizes and ages NOR with dogs and, here is the proof that he is amazing with cats! 😀 His fan club continues to grow and, we all remain patient for that right matched forever loving home to find him and, to realise that 'he' is a fabu dog! He goes out to as many community education events as possible for we have zero concerns! He is a very solid and happy, healthy and wonderful Neo! 🙂
AND, he had a FANTASTIC time with the 40 guests we had last Saturday September 27th at our 7th ANNUAL BHRR 'DINE WITH THE DOGGIES' Event at our home.
We are back at PV Stittsville again TODAY and, hope to see many of our friends and, meet new faces!
We are microchipping, doing nails, have photography, merchandise for sale and, BHRR's Porridge, BHRR's Angel Noelle AND, BHRR's Moncton shall be present!
This is ONLY our 3rd public appearance in 2014 for community awareness and, we only out one more time for 2014, and, that is in November!
The weather looks glorious and, thanks to ALL that came to visit yesterday plus for the extra hands, Bruce J. Moquin, Margaret Aris, Aaron & your gorgeous daughter AND, Ashley Beland, Breanne Jacklin, Regan, Melissa Gingras-Lepage AND, all the rest of the amazing staff at PV for making our day so wonderful!
We had lots of incredible visitors and, made many new friends AND, "Fergus" the woflie and his mom have signed up to join our walking/hiking group! Please EMAIL if you want to join our GD & 'GIANT AT HEART' hiking/walking group of over 250 members! We have been around almost 19 years now! 🙂
Excited for what today holds! There is at least one home coming out to visit BHRR"s Moncton that is interested in possibly submitting an application for him when he is ready to be placed up for adoption also!
October 4th, 2014
She was fascinated by BHRR's Flint!!!! She kept batting his face and, jumping over to see him……is this the face of a 'vicious, fear aggressive dog? 😉 He saw almost a hundred people on Saturday AND, no problems or issues with humans of all shapes and sizes and ages NOR with dogs and, here is the proof that he is amazing with cats! 😀 His fan club continues to grow and, we all remain patient for that right matched forever loving home to find him and, to realise that 'he' is a fabu dog! He goes out to as many community education events as possible for we have zero concerns! He is a very solid and happy, healthy and wonderful Neo! 🙂
AND, he had a FANTASTIC time with the 40 guests we had last Saturday September 27th at our 7th ANNUAL BHRR 'DINE WITH THE DOGGIES' Event at our home.
We are back at PV Stittsville again TODAY and, hope to see many of our friends and, meet new faces!
We are microchipping, doing nails, have photography, merchandise for sale and, BHRR's Porridge, BHRR's Angel Noelle AND, BHRR's Moncton shall be present!
This is ONLY our 3rd public appearance in 2014 for community awareness and, we only out one more time for 2014, and, that is in November!
The weather looks glorious and, thanks to ALL that came to visit yesterday plus for the extra hands, Bruce J. Moquin, Margaret Aris, Aaron & your gorgeous daughter AND, Ashley Beland, Breanne Jacklin, Regan, Melissa Gingras-Lepage AND, all the rest of the amazing staff at PV for making our day so wonderful!
We had lots of incredible visitors and, made many new friends AND, "Fergus" the woflie and his mom have signed up to join our walking/hiking group! Please EMAIL if you want to join our GD & 'GIANT AT HEART' hiking/walking group of over 250 members! We have been around almost 19 years now! 🙂
Excited for what today holds! There is at least one home coming out to visit BHRR"s Moncton that is interested in possibly submitting an application for him when he is ready to be placed up for adoption also!
THANKS to everyone for a beautiful Saturday once again!
BHRR's Moncton at the Pet Valu Stittsville's 'THANKS FOR GIVING EVENT' He did really really really well! By the end of the day, he was exploring the store! 🙂 He is not yet ready to be placed up for adoption and, as he did well today(still, very quiet around people he did not know and, things like the bells on the door to the store made him nervous, including fast, flighty children), he will go to his temp foster home tomorrow.
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 $1,554.00* donated to date & Bills are $2,512.14
*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
7th ANNUAL KAH/BHRR Microchip/Nail Trim & BBQ Fundraiser
Andrea
Courtney
Laurie
Nairn
Dawn
50/50 at 7th ANNUAL Dine with the BHRR Doggies Event
First photo is courtesy of S. Dowler and the second is courtesy of A. Beland
BHRR's Dyson's annual is scheduled for October 7th.
BHRR's Triumph is moving under a PENDING ADOPTION! We will post updates as we can. This will be a very gradual adoption process and, so heads up that, there will not be any final announcement made, until at least November. 😉
BHRR shall be attending our THIRD of ONLY four community education & public awareness events for this year, on October 4th & October 5th! The last community education/public awareness event that we attended was in May!
Pet Valu Stittsville so very kindly has invited us back in 2014 to be at their locale on October 4th & October 5th for their 'THANKS FOR GIVING' Event and, shall help us host some great activities!
AND, we will have BHRR doggies in attendance! Please visit the below link to find out which amazing BHRR doggies are coming which day!
From October 1st – October 16th, Pet Valu Stittsville will be selling 'Paper Pumpkins' for a donation and, your name and/or that of your pet(s), will be proudly displayed on said pumpkin put up at Pet Valu! Pet Valu will also be collecting material donations for BHRR during this time – we are in need of xpens(36" & 48"), Pinesol, Paper Towels, Lysol Wipes, Costco Dog Beds and, bath mats!
BHRR's EVENT PAGE For The 'THANKS FOR GIVING' WEEKEND AT PET VALU STITTSVILLE!
BHRR is still seeking 1 BHRR approved Volunteers to hang with us and zee big dawgs on the Saturday and one to hang with us on the Sunday! Please do email contactbhrr@gmail.com
Thank you's must be extended from my heart to Bre and her fabu staff at Pet Valu Stittsville, to Melissa of Groomingdale's who is donated all nail trims and grinds(Friday/Saturday/Sunday) to BHRR AND, also to Ashley of AMB Photography!
AND, last but never least, thank you again to BHRR BOD member Barry for working with me on this great poster!
