Adopted to his forever loving home (his story)
Treasure
Month: November 2014
How blessed are we that Chuck Desjardins Photography and, Pet Valu Innes & Belcourt(3838 Innes Road, Orleans, Ontario) chose our group as one of the two(Collie Rescue Network is the other r/q group) to benefit from their Christmas Photo's Fundraiser!
Photo's $15 Each OR 2 for $20
Date: Sunday December 7th, 2014
Time: 11 AM – 4 PM
***This is not a community education event yet, we shall be heading on our to just hang and bring some of the BHRR dawgs to thank people!
TOMORROW!
BHRR's Stafford will be ready on his red carpet with roses in paw to hand out to his first 24 smoochers! I even heard that he may wear a bow tie!
BHRR's Maverick and BHRR's Ichabod Crane are also coming.
Just leaving Kana now! This is a photo of his right front leg after his surgical procedure today. Dr. Philibert put in a penrose drain for the next week and, he will remain on antibiotics for three weeks and, then he will have his next surgery.
Dr. P took out a whole bowl full of fluid including copious amounts of pus and, it contains to drain now with the assistance of the penrose drain. Dr. P said he had a massive sudden onset abscess from reacting / rejecting the plate / screws in his leg
We were looking at either Cancer and/or a plate rejection as all the x-Rays showed no trauma that compromised the plate/screws or bones.
We also sent off a sample for culture and, did bloodwork last night including calcium levels.
Dr. P believes that the leg will be strong enough without the plate/screws and, that his other iron leg will not be compromised…..
More updates on the past 48 hours soon…
Dr. P. did not understand and, was my question also as to how this abscess could have been missed when he was in emerge. *IF* I had waited three weeks to see if the inflammation let and, if not, follow-up with his othro specialist, he could be dead. 🙁
I am so happy that I brought him back to my own hospital the next day, did the bw and, emailed Dr. P.!
BHRR's Flint – ADOPTED!
November 26th, 2014
Due to the nature of the career that his new forever loving adoptive mom has, the respect for privacy has been noted and, her face has been blacked out.
Thanks Rachel for assisting in the HV with me and, to Bernie also in helping to bring him to begin this new chapter in his wonderful future!
I am so glad 40+ people were able to visit with him one last time on Sunday at our last 'BHRR' EXPERIENCE' Mini Open House of 2014, prior to him being officially adopted!
I am also glad that he had one more GREAT 'FRESH Meat' experience himself! 😀
BHRR's Maverick's X-Rays under sedation from last night. Nothing is broken. The fact that he may have pawed at the crate as, he almost always does prior to going into to eat, we sheer coincidence. There is absolutely no trauma to be found on the x-rays. The swelling also did not occur to the next afternoon. It was so sudden.
The Emerge Vet feels 1) Plate/Screw rejection or 2) Cancer
He also said that he could be 'maybe' missing a cracked screw and if the inflammation does not dissipate within the next 3 weeks discuss with BHRR's Mav's ortho specialist Dr. Philibert.
He added Clavamox 375 mg BID to his med protocol in addition to continuing to use the Deramaxx 100 mg.
We discussed bw and, I will bring BHRR's Mav to KAH later today for the bw (possible UA if the Vet also believes) and, for my own comfort, send off the x-rays to Dr. Philibert to review as, I do not want to wait three weeks. *IF* this is Cancer or a plate/screw rejection, NO way am I waiting.
His weight was 54.3 KGs(119.46 pounds). Still quite lean and still working to put on the weight! Fever was around 40 degrees. He is clearly fighting off some infection and, the emerge Vet is worried that if he is on Deramaxx and, that this leg looks this bad…. 🙁 Plus, that he would have such a high fever while on the Deramaxx.
YOU CAN ALSO MAKE BI-WEEKLY AUTOMATIC DONATIONS OR EVEN MONTHLY DONATIONS – HERE
(You do not need a PayPal account either)
People can donate to 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 ‘Maverick’. They will take Debit or Cash in person too!
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)
BHRR’s Maverick’s Magnificent Angels $7,294.12 donated to date & Bills $13,920.23
Rachel – Plus a Collar
Stéphanie
Luanne
Nairn
Mary
Margaret
Breanne
Anna
TTP Basket
June 15th TTP donations from Lemon-Aid Stand by Chew-That
June 22nd, BHRR ‘EXPERIENCE’ Mini Open House
Brian
Nairn
PV Stittsville Nail Trim Fundraisers x 2
WAG – GRILLING FOR GIANTS Fundraiser
July 14th 6th ANNUAL BHRR/KAH Microchip/Nail Trim & BBQ Fundraiser
Margaret
Penny
Dawn
Julie/Sable – Anna’s “Where in the World Wedding Quiz” and selected BHRR to receive the $25 prize.
Lynn
Kristin – PayPal took a fee
BHRR’s Annual ‘DINE WITH THE DOGGIES’ Event
Nairn Again
Rachel – SS
BHRR's Mavie being SO good while we wait for the Vet! Letting me ice his leg and, a HUGE hit at Alta Vista AH!
Flint
Adopted to his forever loving home (his story)
BHRR's Mav being such a brave and good boy as I ice his leg and, we waited for the Vet.
He is now in the back being sedated for X-Rays. I asked for the sedation as it is safer for everyone involved as this is going to hurt his leg to stretch it out to get the x-Rays done the best. The nice emerge Vet agreed and felt that was best. I believe he is seeing Dr. James….
He has now been taken to the back and, letting him go was tough….sigh….
I am going to grab a mint tea and come back and, that shall be equally difficult for the last time I was at the Timmie's near here was the day we lost BHRR's Dana.
Was such a great day up to a point…..
Please pray for good news…..the emerge vet is equally worried that when he wrenched his leg when he pawed to go into his crate for dinner, that something happened to the plate to affect his leg this badly…..
One step at a time….one breath at a time and…..I shall update as I can….
Thanks to all that called and texted with offers to be with me or bring me something. Touches me immensely…. I am good for now yet, THANKS!
To those that offered to make a donation at Alta Vista, I have the current estimate covered out of my recent pay check, and, if more is necessary, we will go from there. THANK you's being shouted out though!!
This Dane has touched so many and, I know in my heart that his village will be there in his time of need, if necessary.
Freak accident….. His legs have rehabbed so well….His Ortho specialist has marvelled at the strength of the legs and, his incredible healing rehab. journey.
UPDATE: we just had our initial assessment and was there any doubt that BHRR's Maverick would not charm all!!
Now, we wait for the Doctor and I asked for X-Rays….
A quick photo I snapped of his front legs….that right one is terrible…..
They treat us so wonderfully here….such good caring staff….
Please say a prayer for BHRR's Maverick. I am on my way to emerge at Alta Vista AH with him….he hurt his right front leg…and, bad.
He has had both front legs operated on since his arrival to BHRR and, I am sick to my stomach with stress and worry.
I am just home with BHRR's Victory, dropped her off and, am now heading out with Mav…..
Keep him in your best thoughts…..
UPDATE: BHRR's Victory does not have a blown cruciate. Sean and I did not think she did yet, we do not profess to be Vets and, if that is what we had been told prior to her coming to BHRR, that she 'possibly' had a blown Cruciate then, we needed to be proactive and, investigate for her best care.
I have in my possession the findings by the ortho specialist, thank you Dr. Liston and, zero concerns at this time of a diagnosis of any cruciate problems.
If anything, she may have some mild HD, which does not surprise us and, if we wanted to, we could x-Ray the hips to confirm yet, he felt we could better spend our money on other more important things.
SO, this amazing dog, once she obtains some more manners with obedience, will be ready to be placed up for adoption within the next month!
So happy for her!!!
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 ‘Victory’. 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 Victory's Angels $5.00* donated to date & Bills are $397.40
*before PayPal fees
Cynthia
Today is the DAY! BHRR's Miss Victory is off to see the ortho specialist to see about that possible blown cruciate.
AND, she is now a much more svelte 54.3 Kgs (119.46 pounds today)…a few more pounds of fat to go and, to tone plus muscle up a bit.
She was absolutely solid at our recent BHRR 'EXPERIENCE' Mini Open house! Quickly became a fav to many and, at work today, she is also taking names and, winning hearts!
This Dane is a DREAM….so scary that she had been said to be aggressive and, if she did not end up in a place with such good people there that promote/support rescue partnerships, she would have been destroyed…..
She is social, affectionate, friendly, amazing house manners, housebroken, leash manners are coming along, attentive, great with all dogs, people and kids!
I will also be doing a HWT today for her and chip.
THE only thing that is hard is trying to get a good photo of her!!!! LOL
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 ‘Victory’. 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 Victory's Angels $5.00* donated to date & Bills are $237.90
*before PayPal fees
Cynthia
The Home-Visit for BHRR's Treasure's possible adoption is scheduled for Sunday November 30th, 2014
We shall update his blog as we can.
BHRR's Ichabod Crane is scheduled to see the Vet on Thursday. He has been putting on the weight fairly well, is eating, been de-wormed, has been placed on revolution and, my only concern is that now that you can actually handle the 'wild' child a bit more 😉 is around his hip area.
When one touches his hip area, he will almost scream, more of a yelp. I am trying to isolate it further and, to see if one is worse than the other or, if we are only looking at one side. I know with me, he has had two episodes to date and, one for Mason yet, all other times, he is great. He made need sedation for the Vet to best determine what is going on……
He plays and, is doing all the wonderful and joyous things that puppies do – chewing….destroying, jumping and more! He is absolutely being that puppy I want and expect and, we are working on that obedience also.
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 ‘Ichabod Crane’. 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 Ichabod's Angels $135.00* donated to date & Bills are $67.00
Nairn
Andrea
Cynthia
Pam
Dawn
The BHRR Purse puppies from our November 23rd BHRR 'EXPERIENCE' Mini Open House! Thanks Dee for the photo!
They remain AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION and, they continue to just blow people's minds away with how awesome they both are..all of our visitors cannot believe that they are blind and, motor around in the 3+ fenced in yard and, more than hold their own with the other dogs…yet, they still are with us…..we are patient…..
BHRR's Salem did SO well at the BHRR "EXPERIENCE' Mini Open House held on Sunday! We let her out when there were about 15-20 people left and, she just floated around, without any major issues at all….It always helps, when people are mindful plus respectful of all the information provided to them in their participation packages.
We ONLY had one home that was not respectful of what was carefully imparted their way both via the attendee package and, during their time at our home and, no further dogs were let out until they left and, even though they asked about the 'Mastiff Dog'(their words), I said, she would be out later. I was not going to see any more of my dogs set-up for failure than what they had already done in damage. Many BHRR Approved Volunteers, and supporters were upset and even, angry at the manner in which they conducted themselves, and, I myself was witness to them showing complete disregard when it came to BHRR's Canvas. A BHRR Volunteer grabbed me and, I had to step in.
They had been clearly told to leave him alone and yet, they practically cornered him and, stressed him out so bad, that he became even scared of those he trusted. We open up our home for others to come and visit and, give up precious coveted family time to do so, as it is so important to have people see what we do firsthand. In no way, was I going to see any more of my dogs, be in their presence and, we began to put dogs into their safe places so, less were out until they left….they will not be welcomed back…..As I tell many people, it can take moments to ruin months of rehab work and, thank you to all those that remained to help give the dogs that they set-up for failure extra positive experiences. If we have not had such a strong just shy of 15 year history hosting these events, we would have not wanted to host any further 'EXPERIENCE' Mini Open House events, because of people like that.
Back to BHRR's Salem though! Sean and I were watching closely to see if she would be skittish to men.,…or even, women yet, she was quite solid. She has been fully integrated with all the dogs of BHRR for some time and, was very much ready for this next big step….and, she handled it like a pro! 🙂
She has a special SS and, when her SS is ready, we are going to go over to their home for a visit and, they can give her their SS in person…this will be good for her to get out and about and, on to the next steps of her rehab journey.
Below is a photo taken of her with a wonderful soul, and the photo is courtesy of them also. Thanks Dee!
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 ‘Salem’. 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 Salem's Angels $50* donated to date & Bills are $156.24
*Before PayPal fees
Nairn
Cynthia
Pam
The Maracle Family – Halloween 2014 and bottle reimbursement
Shallyn
BHRR's Oakley is doing great in his crate now….zero whining, no digging and, Friday the 21st was the first night, I was able to leave a nice thick towel in his crate and, other than bunching it up, into a pile he felt was comfy, zero shredding. GOOD BOY!
He goes in without any issues and, I give him a treat, maybe, one out of five times when he goes in now.
His startle reflex is getting much better also. My son, used to our own deafies and, how far other deafies have come in our programs, almost made a very dangerous mistake a few nights ago. BHRR's Oakley was sleeping and, we were getting to lock up for the night, and, my son offered to help and, he reached down and, I managed to catch him in time for, he was going to lightly touch BHRR's Oakley's side to wake him up.
I told him 'no' and, reminded him as to why he was not to touch him, when he was sleeping and demonstrated. I took my foot and gently rubbed his rump and, after a few strokes, BHRR's Oakley woke up and whipped his head around and, did a bit of a snap and, when he fully 'woke' up, he jumped up and ran a few steps away for he realised what he had done was not what he should have done.
I was not angry or upset and gave him the 'calming' sign that I use for the dogs……to tell them that it is 'ok'. He came over to me and did one of his awesome leans…..I gently stroked his head towards the back and on his upper neck, just twice in the 'calming' touch style that I use.
I looked over to my son and, said, remember the 'new dog; rule please.
It is going to take awhile for BHRR's Oakley to be 'ok' with his startle reflex and to have trust….that is ok…..I am not in a rush….
As of the night of the 23rd, I put a blanket again into his crate and YAY! No touchies! He has now had a blanket in his crate for two nights, sans issue.
He is bright eyed, fully integrated with all the dogs, had a great time for the two nights our BHRR BOD member B. Cole was visiting and, he had an absolutely fabu first BHRR "EXPERIENCE" mini open house! Each of our 40+ attendees receives an detailed info. package prior to participating in this event and, I reminded all again to passively ignore(some, did not realise what that meant and, that it did not mean ignore him forever!) and, OMG! Other than, one space moment that was NOT his fault, good ol' BHRR's Ethel and her 'old woman ways', not one moment of anything less than perfection! GOSH! I was so proud of him!!
He is becoming more playful, eating better, having more energy, is more properly physically and mentally tired at the end of each day and, his eyes are clear and focused…he is beginning to show me some spunk in trotting away when I want to give him a 'rest' time in his crate and, he is not yet ready! LOL LOVE it! He does not do it out of meanness, just young boy 'I am not ready to come in yet Mom' 'tudeness.
Even as I type this, he is laying behind my computer chair.
He is wagging his tail more, much more steady on his feet, still has 'space' issues and, we are working on having self-control and, walking away and, not being so reactive……being more in touch with his emotions and, feeling like he has some control, he is making better choices. I am really proud of how far he has come to date….a LONG way to go, yet, a really nice boy!
AND, his previous home is correct, he LOVES LOVES LOVES kids! 😀
He is also learning to 'share'. He has learned that if he tries to resource one of the two massive water bowls, he has to sit and 'wait' for his turn.
Honestly, he backs down quite quickly in the face of a more dominant dog and, with the proper positive human leadership, he is trusting me more and, that what I ask of him, is in his best interest and, that my role is to protect him and, his role is to be a dog…..a young one….
He does not like to share a crate though or a blanket and, he has no boundaries against acting equally strong against my 16 week old GD puppy as he would one of the 3 year old adults. He has much to learn……………
I am also extremely careful that he does not begin to resource over myself…..
I am so enjoying this journey with him…….I really am…my heart is quite proud of him!
BHRR's Treasure is moving under a PENDING ADOPTION!
Keep him in your best wishes and blessings!
My 'Trouble' may have had his right matched forever loving home find him…..
We shall update his blog as we can.
BHRR's Last 'EXPERIENCE' Mini Open House of 2014!
November 23rd, 2014
*photo courtesy of Dee Dick
We cannot thank the 40+ attendees that came out to spend the day and, part of the evening with us!
These are just a few of the amazing BHRR dogs all lined up waiting for the latest 'fresh meat' arrivals to arrive to love on, lean on, drool on, sit on and, be spoiled in turn!
THANKS to all those that came, $628 was raised in donations and our 50/50(Thanks again to Terry for donating his winnings back $87 to help us with BHRR's Stafford's care!).
$204 of those monies raised came from Kathy Rader-Cahill's surprise! She sold dog treats in her home town and, yup, tears welled up……
So proud of all the dogs! The comments and compliments continue to roll in with how social, well behaved, trained and outstanding these dogs are – AND, to think many of them were *labeled* aggressive prior to r/q rescue….So unfortunate….
Even, our newest additions of BHRR's Oakley, BHRR's Victory, BHRR's Ichabod Crane, BHRR's Salem, BHRR's Merlin and BHRR's Stafford ROCKED it!
Thanks everyone for the support, kindness, those that dropped off their SS.'s Plus ALL the yummy food/drink items to help us host another fabu event AND, for understanding the importance of why BHRR exists and, that we, value you as each of our strong LINKS on our 'CHAIN OF SUCCESS'!
November 23rd, 2014
*photo courtesy of Dee Dick
We cannot thank the 40+ attendees that came out to spend the day and, part of the evening with us!
These are just a few of the amazing BHRR dogs all lined up waiting for the latest 'fresh meat' arrivals to arrive to love on, lean on, drool on, sit on and, be spoiled in turn!
THANKS to all those that came, $628 was raised in donations and our 50/50(Thanks again to Terry for donating his winnings back $87 to help us with BHRR's Stafford's care!).
$204 of those monies raised came from Kathy Rader-Cahill's surprise! She sold dog treats in her home town and, yup, tears welled up……
So proud of all the dogs! The comments and compliments continue to roll in with how social, well behaved, trained and outstanding these dogs are – AND, to think many of them were *labeled* aggressive prior to r/q rescue….So unfortunate….
Even, our newest additions of BHRR's Oakley, BHRR's Victory, BHRR's Ichabod Crane, BHRR's Salem, BHRR's Merlin and BHRR's Stafford ROCKED it!
Thanks everyone for the support, kindness, those that dropped off their SS.'s Plus ALL the yummy food/drink items to help us host another fabu event AND, for understanding the importance of why BHRR exists and, that we, value you as each of our strong LINKS on our 'CHAIN OF SUCCESS'!
I told his Lordship that there are about 40 people coming to visit him(I did not tell him that they were coming to also visit others though ) and, he says, he is not sure what all of this 'EXPERIENCE' Mini Open House stuff is about yet, he is eagerly waiting to find out!
YOU CAN ALSO MAKE BI-WEEKLY AUTOMATIC DONATIONS OR EVEN MONTHLY DONATIONS – HERE
(You do not need a PayPal account either)
A file is also 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’. He has almost $1800.00 in bills alone at KAH right now.
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 $1,708.00* donated to date & Bills are $2,807.15
Vegan Cupcakes to the Rescue(Wendi)
The Twaddles
Gracie Honalulu's Mom
Barry
Clifford/Lianne
Danielle
Shannon
Isabel
Mary
Dawn
Several Anonymous Donators – We make not know who you are, BUT, we thank you SO much for being there!
Micheline of Helping Ottawa FurKids
3rd ANNUAL 'GIVE It UP 4' Autumn -$580 and counting – 8 participates left to donate their pledges
BHRR's last "EXPERIENCE' Mini Open House of 2014
This is BHRR's Flint with BHRR approved Volunteer R. Ng and her sister (they came to our BHRR 'EXPERIENCE' mini open house) on his way back to the place, we did a hv with on November 21st. We are going to do a trial transition for three nights and, then touch base again to see how things are going.
This is a great home. We are just not sure if it is the right home for BHRR's Flint. This is for several reasons that we have discussed in length – 3.5 hours at the hv on Friday, with the home.
We will continue to post updates as we can.
BHRR's Ichabod is figuring out the 'fresh meat' of our BHRR "EXPERIENCE" Mini Open Houses well! LOL You can see how emaciated he still is. BUT, we are working on it!!
His friends(The Lion Kings, BHRR's Flint & BHRR's Potter) are showing him 'how' it is done yet, we will have to work on the jumping! 😉
AND, the 'fresh meat' in this photo coming up the steps is BHRR Approved Volunteer, Bruce M.
Photo courtesy of S. Dowler
AND, we are on our way!! Safe driving Rachel and, I will see you there!
BHRR's Flint is being a great co-pilot, per usual. Keep up those best wishes that this could be that right matched forever loving home for him.
A photo's of BHRR's Merlin's hips bones, rump and back legs from tonight. Yes, those 'peaks' at the top are really his hip bones…. 🙁 He has virtually zero hair.
I pull up all the rugs from the floor etc. and, then have him stand on towels, so I can sponge bathe him in warm water with medicated plus oatmeal shampoo in our rec room with heat blasting. The poor thing….day by day….
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 ‘Merlin’. 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 Salem's Angels $130.00* donated to date & Bills are $1,991.46
Theresa – donation of some vetting – Rabies, DAPP, Heartworm test, 1 weeks worth of Doxcycline for his Lymes treatment
*He will need another 7 weeks worth of Doxycycline to start for his treatment and have another tick borne panel done
Theresa's friend – Dog Collar
Nairn
Heather
Elizabeth
Lord Stafford update! I know many are also worrying about him.
He is drinking on his own, ate a little bit more for me and, even had a pee on his own. So, off the IV fluids and, back giving him his meds orally. His temp is back up closer to normal and, I got some small snuggles!
While he is not operating back up to 100%, he is making another good turn….
Love this wee dude so much……he really had me concerned throughout last night and today……
His status per the Vet is now at a critical stable and, while it is going to be a long night…..my heart tells me it shall be a better night.
We are monitoring for aspiration pneumonia as as post op complication also…..
YOU CAN ALSO MAKE BI-WEEKLY AUTOMATIC DONATIONS OR EVEN MONTHLY DONATIONS – HERE
(You do not need a PayPal account either)
A file is also 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’. He has almost $1800.00 in bills alone at KAH right now.
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 $1,080.00* donated to date & Bills are $2,807.15
Vegan Cupcakes to the Rescue(Wendi)
The Twaddles
Gracie Honalulu's Mom
Barry
Clifford/Lianne
Danielle
Shannon
Isabel
Mary
Dawn
Several Anonymous Donators – We make not know who you are, BUT, we thank you SO much for being there!
Micheline of Helping Ottawa FurKids
3rd ANNUAL 'GIVE It UP 4' Autumn -$555 and counting – 9 participates left to donate their pledges
Small update on Lord Stafford also….he is a bit better this AM. Put him on some fluids and Iv pain meds over oral and, was not until about 6 AM today, that he made a better turn….
Before I left, he ate a tiny bit of food – which is huge. That he showed some interest.
His throat and, obviously privates are understandably traumatized from his two procedures on Wednesday….
He is being closely monitored and, will post updates as we can….
Before I left, he ate a tiny bit of food – which is huge. That he showed some interest.
His throat and, obviously privates are understandably traumatized from his two procedures on Wednesday….
He is being closely monitored and, will post updates as we can….
BHRR's Stafford's neuter report from Dr. Bruce at Alta Vista AH
November 19th, 2014
*We are sincerely hoping that this will resolve all of his urination issues(blood, frequent urination, straining to urinate etc.) for his UA results & C&S results do not support any further UTI. The diagnosis was enlarged prostate that neutering will resolve.
Should his issues persist, we will then proceed to an abdominal u/s to look for anatomical reasons or medical concerns such as Cancer.
BHRR's Stafford's airway evaluation/assessment report from Dr. Bruce at Alta Vista AH
November 19th, 2014
*We are waiting confirmation that no further procedures are necessary for him or, if he does require further surgical intervention.
His condition of hypoplastic trachea is a congenital one.
Many bulldogs live great quality filled lives without further surgical intervention if proper diet, proper weight, and extreme weather management is maintained.
We already were aware of the narrowing of the trachea as we had done x-rays on October 22nd, that were reviewed / interpreted by the specialist of Dr. Crews.
UPDATE: Auntie Margaret is on her way to pick up Lord Stafford for me and, love on him for a few hours until I can snag him later tonight!
Thank you again Margaret for being there and, this will be another great step for you and him in getting to know each other better for when he is temp fostered with you.
Really excited about this match-up for temp fostering!
Will post details of his procedures ASAP!
From my heart and, on behalf of the Lord himself, thank you's being shouted out for the help in getting him taken care of by Dr. Bruce today!! Humbled as always by such generous and giving and loving people out there!
YOU CAN ALSO MAKE BI-WEEKLY AUTOMATIC DONATIONS OR EVEN MONTHLY DONATIONS – HERE
(You do not need a PayPal account either)
A file is also 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’. He has almost $1800.00 in bills alone at KAH right now.
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 $1,080.00* donated to date & Bills are $2,807.15
Vegan Cupcakes to the Rescue(Wendi)
The Twaddles
Gracie Honalulu's Mom
Barry
Clifford/Lianne
Danielle
Shannon
Isabel
Mary
Dawn
Several Anonymous Donators – We make not know who you are, BUT, we thank you SO much for being there!
Micheline of Helping Ottawa FurKids
Lord Stafford was not impressed by the 5 am wake up call to make our way to Alta Vista Animal Hospital this AM! AND yes, that IS his hind leg in that position!
He wants to send out a big thanks to all of his supporters and fans in helpingus get a deposit together for his two procedures today. I am very humbled by how much people really value and, believe in the work we do at BHRR! Thank you!
Today, he is having an urgent neuter to address his urinary issues – blood, frequent urination, straining to pee, enlarged prostrate etc. plus Dr. Bruce is doing an airway assessment under anesthetic.
BHRR's Stafford's bills to date since his arrival to BHRR have been over $2,800 and, this is before his possible dental and, any airway surgery – depending on what Dr. Bruce finds.
Today's bill procedures are over $1,030.00 and, he is worth every penny!
The estimate put together should he need the larynx surgery is over $3,000.
Donations can still be made direct to Alta Vista Animal Hospital under 'Stafford' or under our rescue number of 613-725-4279 or the account number is #032738
Our honorary giant is incurring giant bills!
He could not be in more expert hands today and, I shall update as I can.
AND, our 3rd ANNUAL 'Give It Up 4 Autumn' Fundraiser ended last night and, all monies raised will go towards his bills also. I am beginning to contact our 26 participants later today! Thanks to all that 'played'
My last but never least thanks is sent to Lesley of KAH for covering me until I can arrive for my shift. With having to drop off Lord Stafford for 7 AM, I was not able to make my 7:30 am shift and, I keep saying it, I work with some of the best of the best!
He even met a wonderful man that was dropping off his Shar Pei for eye surgery and, has owned two Bulldogs in the past. He sat on the ground and the both of them loved on each other for some time! He took our website info. to follow Lord Stafford's journey!
YOU CAN ALSO MAKE BI-WEEKLY AUTOMATIC DONATIONS OR EVEN MONTHLY DONATIONS – HERE
(You do not need a PayPal account either)
A file is also 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’. He has almost $1800.00 in bills alone at KAH right now.
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 $1,005.00* donated to date & Bills are $2,807.15
Vegan Cupcakes to the Rescue(Wendi)
The Twaddles
Gracie Honalulu's Mom
Barry
Clifford/Lianne
Danielle
Shannon
Isabel
Mary
Dawn
Several Anonymous Donators – We make not know who you are, BUT, we thank you SO much for being there!
Micheline of Helping Ottawa FurKids
UPDATE: WE ONLY NEED ANOTHER $75.00!!!
We have to 7 AM on Wednesday November 19th to raise it. Thanks for any consideration! Even $5 is not too little, it is huge!
The below photo is of BHRR's Stafford and, one of the amazing ladies I work with! She says that she is in love with him and, he says he loves her and ALL of you that are his fans and supporters!
BHRR's Stafford is scheduled for his airway evaluation plus neuter(he has an enlarged prostate causing his urinary issues and, so the neuter is a higher priority than his teeth right now) at Alta Vista Animal Hospital on Wednesday November 19th with Dr. Bruce and, we are short another $75.00 for a deposit to put down for this surgery/assessment with the specialist.
We had hoped to be able to pay for all of his bills via Fundraising yet, we will not begin to collect the GIVE it up funds to Wednesday, and our 'JUST IN TIME FOR XMAS' Online Auction does not begin to Saturday, the 22nd.
So, I am at this time, begging with some tears in my eyes if people may consider making a donation to help us continue to give him the best care possible. His bills to date are close to $1,800 and, we have a long way still to go in his rehab journey.
Donations can be made via email transfer to gwen@birchhaven.org or you can call Alta Vista AH direct at 613-731-6851 to make a donation by credit card over the phone or in person with credit cards, plus they will also take cash or debit. The file is under 'Stafford'. Account #032738 or they can also pull up under the BHRR phone number 613-725-4279 THANK you so much for any consideration!
YOU CAN ALSO MAKE BI-WEEKLY AUTOMATIC DONATIONS OR EVEN MONTHLY DONATIONS – HERE
(You do not need a PayPal account either)
A file is also 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’. He has almost $1800.00 in bills alone at KAH right now.
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 $1,005.00* donated to date & Bills are $1,798.04
Vegan Cupcakes to the Rescue(Wendi)
The Twaddles
Gracie Honalulu's Mom
Barry
Clifford/Lianne
Danielle
Shannon
Isabel
Mary
Dawn
Several Anonymous Donators – We make not know who you are, BUT, we thank you SO much for being there!
Micheline of Helping Ottawa FurKids
BHRR's Gretta's annual is scheduled for November 20th! I have also asked BHRR BOD Member B. Cole who was here recently for a visit, dog loving and some wonderful home-made dinners 🙂 , to do a testimonial for her after he made a beautiful comment about how far she has come since her arrival to BHRR!
He mentioned how comfortable plus confident she has become. She will always be worried about certain things if the triggers line up – overhead fans still spook her at times, doorways are the same thing…placing a bowl in her crate to eat will also still worry her.
Yet, she is a FAR cry from the broken, catatonic Dane that first arrived to BHRR. I look forward in receiving this testimonial and posting it!
Donations can be made via PayPal ‘gift or ‘family and friends’ option or by email transfer to gwen@birchhaven.org
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.
**IF I am forgetting any of her ANGELS, it is completely unintentional and please EMAIL me**
BHRR’s Gretta’s Great Angels: $70.00* donated to date & final Bills are over $2,000
*Before PayPal fees
Nairn
Maggie on behalf of FREEDOM DANE BHRR’s Adele – Mama to BHRR’s Gretta
Hinai
BHRR's Ichabod Crane(5 months) with Kajun Koffee(15 weeks)
November 17th, 2014
All tuckered out after a long day of playing plus some Gwennie's Bootcamp…HQD's Bootcamp also!
That is Ice's rump in the background! 
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 ‘Ichabod Crane’. 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 Ichabod's Angels $25.00* donated to date & Bills are $67.00
Nairn
Andrea
Cynthia
I cannot believe that I never got HQD's December 14th, 2013 Santa PAWS photo posted! HOLY! Here it is! 🙂 Doesn't she look oh, so impressed! 😀 She is with one of her very special made with such love 'HQD Blankets'.
AND, I consider it a wonderful miracle to still have her with us. I was worried that she may not make our last BHRR 'EXPERIENCE' Mini Open House of 2014, yet, she is determined to keep trying to kick Cancer's butt! YOU go girl! So many cannot wait to see you again!
She has been losing some weight and, I thought I may lose her about 10 days ago, yet, she rallied back strong and feisty and, is keeping me in her bootcamp strong and true to her style! LOL
BHRR's Victory has an appointment scheduled with Dr. Liston, the ortho specialist on Wednesday November 26th @ 3 PM. We will see what he says re: her leg and, we will also do a hwt. She is utd on vaccines and, has been spayed and, is being proactively de-wormed plus has been put on revolution. She has also been microchipped.
I will also do a fecal on her when she co-operates and, pre-surgical bloodwork should she require surgery.
She has been fully integrated and what a love! No issues AT all with dogs or humans or resourcing. She was only sightly skittish when she saw Mason and Sean for the first time. She is a wonderful dog!
We shall see what happens once the honeymoon period ends.
I do not think that she likes being on a food regime either!
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 ‘Victory’. 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 Victory's Angels $0.00* donated to date & Bills are $237.90
Photo's are from November 16th, 2014
UPDATE: WE ONLY NEED ANOTHER $175.00!!!
We have to 7 AM on Wednesday November 19th to raise it. Thanks for any consideration! Even $5 is not too little, it is huge!
The below photo is of BHRR's Stafford and, one of the amazing ladies I work with! She says that she is in love with him and, he says he loves her and ALL of you that are his fans and supporters!
BHRR's Stafford is scheduled for his airway evaluation plus neuter(he has an enlarged prostate causing his urinary issues and, so the neuter is a higher priority than his teeth right now) at Alta Vista Animal Hospital on Wednesday November 19th with Dr. Bruce and, we are short another $175.00 for a deposit to put down for this surgery/assessment with the specialist.
We had hoped to be able to pay for all of his bills via Fundraising yet, we will not begin to collect the GIVE it up funds to Wednesday, and our 'JUST IN TIME FOR XMAS' Online Auction does not begin to Saturday, the 22nd.
So, I am at this time, begging with some tears in my eyes if people may consider making a donation to help us continue to give him the best care possible. His bills to date are close to $1,800 and, we have a long way still to go in his rehab journey.
Donations can be made via email transfer to gwen@birchhaven.org or you can call Alta Vista AH direct at 613-731-6851 to make a donation by credit card over the phone or in person with credit cards, plus they will also take cash or debit. The file is under 'Stafford'. Account #032738 or they can also pull up under the BHRR phone number 613-725-4279 THANK you so much for any consideration!
YOU CAN ALSO MAKE BI-WEEKLY AUTOMATIC DONATIONS OR EVEN MONTHLY DONATIONS – HERE
(You do not need a PayPal account either)
A file is also 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’. He has almost $1800.00 in bills alone at KAH right now.
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 $735.00* donated to date & Bills are $1,798.04
Vegan Cupcakes to the Rescue(Wendi)
The Twaddles
Gracie Honalulu's Mom
Barry
Clifford/Lianne
Danielle
Shannon
BHRR's Merlin's Cytology & skin scraping results from November 17th, 2014
Page 1 – BHRR's Merlin's Bloodwork results from November 17th, 2014
Page 2 – BHRR's Merlin's Bloodwork results from November 17th, 2014
BHRR's Stafford is scheduled for his airway evaluation plus neuter (he has an enlarged prostate causing his urinary issues and, so the neuter is a higher priority than his teeth right now) at Alta Vista Animal Hospital on Wednesday November 19th with Dr. Bruce and, we are short another $515 for a deposit to put down for this surgery/assessment with the specialist.
We had hoped to be able to pay for all of his bills via Fundraising yet, we will not begin to collect the GIVE it up funds to Wednesday, and our 'JUST IN TIME FOR XMAS' Online Auction does not begin to Saturday, the 22nd.
So, I am at this time, begging with some tears in my eyes if people may consider making a donation to help us continue to give him the best care possible. His bills to date are close to $1,800 and, we have a long way still to go in his rehab journey.
Donations can be made via email transfer to gwen@birchhaven.org or you can call Alta Vista AH direct at 613-731-6851 to make a donation by credit card over the phone or in person with credit cards, plus they will also take cash or debit. The file is under 'Stafford'. Account #032738 or they can also pull up under the BHRR phone number 613-725-4279
THANK you so much for any consideration!
Triumph
Adopted to his forever loving home (his story)
I got her! What a stunning Blue she is! She is actually a smaller Great Dane as far as height and, once she loses weight, she shall be much better in proportion to her conformation.
She will need to shed a few pounds which will also help that leg the Vet she saw at the shelter believes has a ruptured cruciate. Uber sweet and, other than some snow flurries out this way, a great drive! Snow at home is up to our ankles now….Ick!
We are now going to make our way home and, in time integrate for one of the reasons she was sent to the pound by her previous home was due to dog aggression, especially being protective around kids. Another reason we are told she was dumped is that the home is having a baby.
She was not skittish one bit to Karen or myself and, her evaluation said she was more so with men.
Looking forward in learning from her and about her and, welcome to the BHRR family, BHRR's Victory!!
Named in honor of Remembrance Day and, that Canada shall stand united in strength and be victorious against terrorism.
Thank you Karen for all of your help! Thank you Tammie for entrusting her to us!
Thank you to the Pound for being so kind as to spay her for us on Friday November 15th. We now have begun to de-worm her and, she is on revolution. I will be making her an appointment with Dr. Liston for a consult on that leg ASAP.
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 ‘Victory’. 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 Victory's Angels $0.00* donated to date & Bills are $237.90
It is very hard with BHRR's Ichabod's coat color to show just how emaciated he still is. Yet, here are two photo's from today.
He is laying on his right side, his back end is to your left as you look at the photo's.
He did not get to go on a play date yesterday after all….I left for work and, left him snoozing at home! OOOOPS! We shall re-schedule!
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 ‘Ichabod Crane’. 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 Ichabod's Angels $25.00* donated to date & Bills are $67.00
Nairn
Andrea
Cynthia
The Home-Visit for BHRR's Flint's possible future adoption is on Friday November 21st, 2014. We will update his blog as we can.
Today, BHRR did adoption #369!
BHRR's Triumph with his new forever loving Daddy. Someone I have known for many many many years! Best of Congratulations to you both!
From the moment this sweet, amazing emaciated, terrified, broken hurt pup came into our program, I *knew* where I would love to see him adopted to.
As always, I never said a word. We do not believe in pressuring or pushing and, when the home approached myself seeking a new addition, I then brought forth who, I thought would be a great match fit.
AND, it is….
We did a slow transitional careful adoption process and, with patience, understanding under a kind, consistent hand, this wonderful boy will more than flourish in his new home as he has in my own.
Many tears this AM – great ones….some, tough ones for I will not see this boy for a long time due to distance BUT, I know that he is where he is meant to be!
Many years of happiness and laughter, memories and, joy being wished for them both.
This is another one of those extremely special adoptions to my heart……
Here is BHRR's Triumph's blog……….for those that may not remember his story, he was found in an abandoned apartment building after cries/screams were heard for several days and, someone finally went to investigate.
He had been tied up and, was tortured and, starved….
YET, that chapter is long closed….after a successful rehab, he is now beautifully adopted!
BHRR BOD member B. Cole has spent some time with us during his recent trip back to Ontario and, BHRR's Comet has been totally fine in his company and, so proud of her!!! She is doing so well! Still on the fence some days as to if we should move her to our Haven program FOR I do not want to ever see her set-up for failure FOR in the right set of circumstances of triggers, she will bite. That is a reality! Almost any dog in the world would if pushed…that is also a reality…..
She was even putting her head in his lap and, leaning and bumping for love!
With our upcoming BHRR 'EXPERIENCE' Mini Open House coming up, when there are less folks around, I will let her out. She is such amazing dog yet, she needs management of her manners and, reminders given of acceptable displays of behaviour. She is a HUGE talker and, a lot of bluff yet, an edgy girl when it comes down to it.
I am so so so proud of her!!! Just so proud!
Should she reach a point of being able to be placed up for adoption, an experienced home only will be approved. She is great with the other dogs yet, she does need to be reminded to stop being a bossy bit of goods at times. At other times, she is completely submissive to the other dogs yet, it almost always depends on her own mood! 😀
BHRR's Ichabod Crane already has a special play date scheduled! He will come to work with me tomorrow, get a new weight, get a much needed nail trim now that he has settled in – want to get lots of hand son him, and, he will be off for a few hours on a special play date!
He has MORE than settled in at BHRR! LOL
BHRR's Flint has moved under a PENDING ADOPTION! We will update his blog as we can.
I picked up the emaciated merle GD today. Thanks Theresa for meeting me! It was one of the worst drives there and back for me yet, in the end, I have him and, we are safe back at BHRR.
No picture that we tried to take can really captures how terrible this boy is. 🙁 🙁
His ears are so thickened from scar tissue from untreated rampant infections and, when he was picked up he was covered all over his body with biting flies and, his skin is missing hair in so many places, he is so itchy, the brutal dry flaking skin, dull coat, and, he has tested positive for Lymes disease and, is on treatment. You can see every rib, all of his spine and his hip bones are protruding so much…. 🙁
I know he has put on weight since he was rescued – for those who do not remember his story, he was abandoned by his owners many weeks ago, and, some people were just throwing him scraps of food until he was saved……
His nails are so long, he has growths, lumps and bumps and, yet, when you look into those eyes just begging to be loved…….you melt…you forget about the 'hot mess' he appears on the outside for all, you see is the gorgeous boy on the inside wanting to be loved and, you want to fight all the urges to scoop him up, hold him close and, tell him over and over and over again, that his life will never be like this again….
He is urinating so much also…..we will do a UA on him….
Theresa thank you for being one of his rescue angels. Thank you for your friend donating that collar for him and, thank you for your donation of some of his much needed vetting for him, a weeks' worth of Doxcycline and, thank you for being YOU!
It is always such a delight seeing you!
Below is a short video of who we are calling BHRR's Merlin
He will start de-worming and be placed on Revolution tonight.
His heartworm test was negative. We will do detailed blood-work on Monday when he comes to KAH with me and also a UA.
He will begin having 8 small meals a day to start as we get his body kick started into having proper nourishment again….
BHRR's Merlin November 14th, 2014 VIDEO
The photo's below show how dry is skin is – THAT is not white dog fur on his back…. 🙁 You can see where his waistline SHOULD be and, how much his hips are sticking out and, those ribs. His coat colour makes it very hard to see how emaciated he is. 🙁
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 ‘Merlin’. 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 Salem's Angels $10.00* donated to date & Bills are $389.87
Theresa – donation of some vetting – Rabies, DAPP, Heartworm test, 1 weeks worth of Doxcycline for his Lymes treatment
*He will need another 7 weeks worth of Doxycycline to start for his treatment and have another tick borne panel done
Theresa's friend – Dog Collar
Nairn
On November 14th, I was contacted and advised re: 2 more Great Danes in need. As we were no longer going to be receiving the one 'skinny' black with white female unspayed GD, that had been an o/s as that place's policy is that despite asking for rescue assistance and, obtaining rescue commitment, they will still adopt out a dog if someone comes in. Unfortunately, someone came in and, got her. They have a male GD at home already from what I was told. All we can do is hope that she is right done by.
So, in receiving the information about two more Great Danes in need, we asked for more information. With two pending adoptions and, with one of my own dying and, BHRR Haven Dog BHRR's Salma(HQD) not faring well, AND, that the one GD that we had committed to was no longer coming to us, we offered to take the the one most in need.
So, the one that we are taking(I have been told the other one is more of a GDx – and, she appears quite obese and, could well have a thyroid problem if so….I was not worried about her…she would be a much easier Dog to assist by another), is the emaciated female GD that was dumped on the streets by her O.(known by others) She then lived off the streets for many weeks eating scraps until she was picked up as a stray. 🙁
Emaciation we are experts in dealing with…….
This photo is taken one week after she was picked up. I knew we were going to commit to her before, looking at any evaluation report or seeing a photo.
Yet, when I did receive the information, it has been a very long time since I giggled so much watching an evaluation! OMG! She is hilarious…all puppy…no more than 11 months of age TOPS….happy, playful and, I called her 'spastic'. NO manners, bouncing and jumping and zipping and zooming…no focus at all! LOVE it! Despite all the neglect and abuse and cruelty, she was so friendly, affectionate and, so happy!
We are going to call her BHRR's Kricket…..from the sounds she makes to a Fun Fact that many may not be aware of re: Crickets: In many parts of the world, crickets are thought to bring good luck AND, she is sure going to bring someone special some really great luck!!!
ETA to BHRR: November 30th, 2014
NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION!
Today, his previous home emailed me asking for an update and possibly some photo's. BHRR's Oakley is full of anxiety for sure…he has ripped up everything that was placed in his crate and, he will 'dig' constantly in his crate and, whine and cry.
Gwennie's bootcamp is in full swing. In many ways, he is doing great. AND, that night, he was to meet one of our BHRR BOD members B. Cole.
Here is what I sent back to his previous home:
He is doing really well. He has lots of anxiety related to his crate yet, we are working through that.
I have him off the meds for, in almost 27 years as a behavioural expert, there are only two dogs – one Dane and one x, that I really felt should be on meds. He is doing well and, we will take it one day at a time.
He is being mentally plus physically stimulated and, also loves to destroy blankets and beds in his crate.
He already has a blog started on our www.birchhaven.org website and, we will post regular updates including photo's and video. 🙂
I have not taken any to date as we, have been busy with integration and, settling him in. He is making friends and, is quite the leaner in typical Great Dane style in a show of affection.
Thank you so much in entrusting him to us….
Tonight, he shall meet his first outside the home stranger and, we shall see how that goes…..
On the 11th I received the following….and, ETA for this boy was scheduled for Friday November 14th:
"hi gwen i went back to the vet today and got him 7 days of med's…..it is a start. i just can't wait for you to meet he is so sweet, i just know he will fit right in up there. thanks"
Today, I picked up Oakley after my work shift. I received the following email in respect to him after I arrived home:
"Hi, I forgot to mention we filled his prescription of fluoxetine (it's in the back bag), he gets 3 pills and one glucosamine in the morning on an empty stomach."
I replied asking them what was the medication for as it can be used to treat OCD, Anxiety as well as Aggression issues. I then received the following:
"Hello, it was prescribed for his over all anxiety."
In learning that he was on this medication, it made sense some of how it was 'harder' to read him when I picked him up. He was there yet, not there.
I was not going to give him any medication…at least, until I 'knew' him and, what the issues are with him. He as quite reactive to the dogs upon arrival back home this night yet, that is not surprising. Lots of stress, was at night, dark night and, lots of change going on.
Per a previous blog post, I have ONLY have recommended two dogs to go on medication. Maybe, BHRR's Oakley would be the third yet, I was not convinced he would need any.
I had spent considerable amount of time on the phone talking to one of the O.'s re: him when we were first contacted. I had offered to give of myself any assistance possible, should they wish to keep him. They were such a caring couple that really worked hard to do right by their dog and, right from the start, he had these issues…I learned that the one sibling they knew about, was 'worse' than he was. The home was honest with me. They thought this behaviour was 'cute' at first, the shyness etc. and, then quickly realised and learned it was not.
They sought help, find it really hard to find a place that would work with a DEAF dog(oh, how I wish they had found me then!!!) and, as he loved to be boarded at this one place, he was spending time there also.
What they were not given was all the proper tools and aid plus resources they needed to work on his startle reflex, clear genetic disposition of shyness and anxiety that was exasperated as he aged. He had a few really close calls with that mouth of his and, when the home felt they could no longer trust him, they were at the point that they felt that he had to be surrendered.
My heart supports them 150% in the decision, that I know did not come lightly to them and, my heart is heavy for the road they were now on.
As I keep saying, good people have to give up dogs….. 🙁
In turn, I was 100% honest back. I said I was NOT a miracle worker, that I would properly assess/evaluate him and, if he was not deemed adoptable once we were through the honeymoon period and beyond, that he would be moved to our Haven Program AND, 'if' it came to him being found to be truly aggressive(most aggression is fear based), that we would have to do the 'right' and humane thing.
A dog can be great in many ways, yet, if one of the ways they are not great is a danger to themselves and/or others, we have to bear that in mind…..
He had no issues making direct eye contact with me and, I came armed with treats to get him and, I had the home load him up. He was not quite 'there' and, the eye contact was very forward yet, absent in some ways. I now realise why, it was not 'right'…he was on this anxiety medication.
Even on the way home, I had called Sean and, I kept saying there was something not 'normal' about him and, could not quite put my finger on as to why he was feeling 'off' to me……I know now!
The home so very kindly made a very generous monetary donation to his care, provided food, supplements, his harness, offered us two crates etc. also.
The home asked to be kept updated and, I said that he would have a blog and, we would keep it updated regularly as we could and, that they could always call or email…..
The only thing that we cannot do is if/when the time came for him to be adopted, we could not share due to the Canadian Privacy Act laws, where and, who he went to. Many homes also do not want people who once had the dog they since adopted to also know. Others are open…that, would have to be left up to the parties involved.
NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION!!!
What another great year going out and visiting friends, putting faces to lovely folks, making new friends it was again this year at Pet Expo!
BHRR never sets up a booth at this event yet, we try to make it out every year on the Sunday in a show of support to others, by walking around, talking, laughing and, yes, socializing dogs! AND, as usual always a few welling up a tears!
From the moment we parked, Kinsley and I were almost mobbed!
I decided to leave the really big dawgs at home this year and, though, we could not connect as originally planned with friends in the AM to roam and scope; we were still able to get there by early afternoon and, gosh, what fun!!
Some recognised us as being BHRR folk by seeing BHRR's Angel Noelle and, the photo below is of a lovely women that I have known for a couple of years yet, we had yet, had the opportunity to meet face-to-face! She came over and, like a responsible dog owner(most were very responsible today!) asked if she could play with the dogs.
I told her who the dogs were and light bulbs went up on both of our sides and, it was like seeing an old friend!
Thank you again Janice for the gorgeous 'ADOPT ME' collar you bought for BHRR's Angel Noelle!
Thank you G. from New Beginnings for the donation of a 'I Need Space' collar to match the leash I bought! I was so happy that you had some left! AND, thank you for helping me to place it on my body so, people would 'respect' my personal space!! LOL
So many people that we saw!!! I know I am going to miss some!
Thanks has to be sent out to Regan and Marg of New Moon Rabbit Rescue for the great space to chill and relax and, talk.
Allie of Allie Pets, always a blast seeing you!
I was able to get waves in to Karla, Maggie with her gorgeous Aria, Dr. McKenna, Penny, Julie, France, Laurie short chat with Andrea and others of ODR plus with Brigitte of GDR, saw Sara L from a distance as she was doing her magic with the dogs with Flyball and, the time flew by!
I even got to do some loving on BHRR's Freedom(now known as Duncan) when his mom and dad stopped me. He left drool on me that I then managed to leave back on him!!
Only two moments that made me shake my head – Kajun Koffee decided that despite two visits outside to pee, he felt the cement by the Flyball was a great spot! Ooops!
AND, as someone that has been in these rescue trenches almost 27 years and, that Danes are very much my breed PLUS have 'just' a few years of behavioural education under my belt – 14 and counting, not to mention 27 in experience – just as not all dogs should be at a dog park, for behavioural and/or physical reasons, same as with events like this….. Still shaking my head over that one moment experienced……
Another great year had with so many awesome people and dogs and, looking forward to head out again in 2015 to show our support to other groups plus businesses there!
We got him and now making our way home! What a sweet soul…..
So many to thank that helped save his life!! You know who you are and, I am forever appreciative!
Lynn L., thank you for the blanket for him AND, thanks to Theresa for offering to be his special SS.
Welcome to the BHRR fam Ichabod Crane!
The five month old emaciated GD pup is safe!
He has really dry skin, is very collapsed in the pasterns, flat footed, and, yes, emaciated. Photo's are not going to do this boy justice as, he is black with white with how emaciated he is.
He was 57 pounds at the shelter as of late last week.
Proper diet, exercise will greatly help those feet and pasterns. His nails are crazy long. You can see how long they they are in the photo below. 🙁
For those that maybe looking at him for items to donate, he really could use an oatmeal based shampoo.
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 ‘Ichabod Crane’. 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 Ichabods's Angels $10.00* donated to date & Bills are $67.00
Nairn
BHRR's Ichabod Crane, the emaciated 5 month Great Dane puppy began his journey to BHRR around 8 am today!
I am leaving soon with Mason and we shall do the last leg together.
The puppy has put on 7 pounds so far and, has had runny stools yet, is doing much better today.
AND one of my own, fighting cancer that I had scheduled to cross over today is doing so much better and, so, we have more quality time with him. So more good news!
AND BHRR's Salma, the one and only HQD, who has been dropping weight, getting more wobbly bobbly with her own miracle fight with Cancer is also having one of the best days, from her last few days so, this is also wonderful news!
Today, I am feeling really really really blessed!
We hope everyone is having a safe, happy and always surrounded by loved ones, weekend!!
The home-visit for BHRR's Triumphs' possible approved adoption is on Thursday November 13th. We shall update his blog as we can.
BHRR's Cancun is ADOPTED! Thank you Bre for doing this hv with me(Kinsley also!) and, he is going to be loved by such a special family……
So so so so happy for him and them right now!
I shall miss you Mr. Mexico yet, this is a great part -link – of that 'CHAIN OF SUCCESS'
Thank you AGAIN being sent to Ottawa Dog Rescue for the referral to the home to go through the application process with BHRR….
On November 6th, I responded that yes, we would assist and, on November 7th, I received the following:
"hi Gwen well we went to the vets and now have his dhpp and rabies 1 yr. as well as a neg. hwt. he had a lyme test and was + but the vet did a urinalysis and it was high in protein, but she thinks that has a lot to do with how under weight he is poor baby only waded in at 103. about 50+ lb. underweight. she said it should be redone when he has more weight on him. i have all of the paper work and a copy of her notes as well as his heath papers. he was soooo good for the vet he even let her clip his toe nails , he was such a big boy and so good for everything. thank for doing this for this poor boy. he very lovely i can not wait for you to meet him. thanks"
BHRR's 3rd ANNUAL unique 'GIVE IT UP 4 AUTUMN' Fundraiser shall benefit BHRR's Stafford!
WHAT will you 'give up' for 14 days to help BHRR's Stafford?'
Please do EMAIL us with what you are 'giving up' to participate! Some are giving up chips, wine, coffee, another is giving up chocolate, AND, one person is going to even put in their jar, donations for cravings that they have for the chocolate they are giving up. Feel free to be creative! 🙂
UPDATE: We have 21 participants so far!
Starts November 4th! Please consider 'giving something up' for a 14 day period and, then donating the funds saved to BHRR's Stafford's bills!
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 to gwen@birchhaven.org (please use the ‘gift’ option OR the ‘friends and family’ option) OR we shall have to pay service charge fees
Cancun
Adopted to his forever loving home (his story)
On November 6th, I received the following email:
"gwen i picked this poor boy up when his owner left him behind he was by him shelf for about two weeks with people leaving him out scraps. a case worker found out and called me i was able to get someone from the family to sign him over to me. also this boy is said to be 9 or 10 years old but i don't know about that he seems more to be 5 or 6. he seems to be ok with people but afraid if people come up to him fast. i hope you can help me thanks"
In early November, I was contacted about a Blue Great Dane, an o/s as the home was having a baby, said she was aggressive to other dogs as she was protective of kids and, the shelter Vet physical assessment indicated that she possibly has a blown cruciate. She was said to be quite skittish with men and, preferred women. Homes having children are one of the top reasons why dogs, especially giants are dumped.
In reviewing all of the evaluation video plus notes and, the Vet records, I did not see any demonstration of behaviour that would warrant any label as being aggressive. She was not evaluated with other dogs and, I asked how was she when dogs past her kennel or she walked by other dogs and, was told there was no issues.
I had zero concerns re: her temperament in asking more questions and in reviewing the video plus notes over and over again. Many times, a home will say one thing to almost 'justify' why a dog is being surrendered. Yet, when those things are not the truth, dogs can and are put to sleep and, I am very grateful to the Shelter in reaching out to us as one of their rescue partners to aid this girl.
We committed to her as, we had a spot and, she was special needs and, she was the next in need of us. She is ONLY the 13th dog that BHRR has assisted in 2014. In 2013, we were able to assist 24 dogs.
Transport has been organized for Sunday November 16th.
The Home-visit for BHRR's Cancun's possible adoption is on Friday November 7th. We will continue to post updates on his blog as we can. 🙂
We received word that BHRR's Ichabod Crane has put on 7 POUNDS so far and, is headed our way on Saturday. I will be making a three hour drive to meet the transport. 🙂
In asking for a bit more information re: the leash and dogs, this is the response I received and also received some photo's. This home really wanted what was best for their dog. I feel that they received some not so great recommendations and advise. They were advised to use a shock collar and, I found out after I got him, to also have him on medication. This will be addressed in another blog post.
My note is that when we do have him arrive to BHRR, we will not have him lay down to meet other dogs – this can be very threatening to a dog that has anxiety issues. We will also take him off the medication. In almost 27 years, I know of ONLY 2 dogs that I felt needed to be on medication – both Client dogs of mine – one a GD and the other a Colliex.
"Good evening, he is not very good on leash with other dogs we have been laying him down in a relaxed position (lying on his hip) an keeping him down as other dogs approach and that seems to help. Off leash we have no complaints whatsoever."
Here are a few more details re: this Great Dane, that his lovely home had named 'Oakley'.
DOB: August 12th, 2013
Is the dog ok on a leash?
Yes if there are no other dogs around
Housebroken?
Yes
Prefers men or women?
Women
Good with children?
Amazing
List Bad Habits:
Will try to get table food right off your plate
Is the dog ok around cats?
Yes
Is the dog ok around other dogs?
Off leash he is perfect, very well socialized
Is the dog ok with their food being touched?
Yes
If the dog has bitten a human being or animal, give particulars:
Never bitten but has snapped and made contact twice
Reason(s) for surrendering this dog:
We do not trust him anymore and are anxious to bring him around new friends and family
UPDATE: BHRR's Salem, the newest addition to BHRR – only our 9th dog that we could assist to date in 2014 – had a good night overall.
Men scare her, sudden movement and sudden noises scares her, cars make her skittish and she is a flight risk right now.
Yet, she wags her tail for me low and wants to love and trust and be loved…..
Her fear growling is all a front to express her unease and, stress and, she is so sweet.
She had a pee and pooped recently and, drank some water and, is eating a bit. I do not think she likes the de-worming… I do not blame her. I put her on revolution last night and, her overall body condition is really good.
In fact, she should lose some pounds and, she is severely lacking in muscle tone.
Cannot say enough about those gorgeous expressive brown eyes that she has.
I so look forward in getting to know her and, BHRR's Stafford is so enamoured with her! He is literally doing back flips when he sees her! The big flirt!
She is in isolation right now in her very own 600 square feet, with two fish tanks, a double bed, wall to wall windows and, her own gated patio/yard! Loving the renovations we are getting done here at the house. Sean slept in the same room with her last night and, she was crated.
When we walk, she can see and smell the other dogs and, she has shown no signs of aggression or strain.
Photo from a walk today. Her leash manners are fair, not great and she knows sit.
She is estimated to be no more than 2 years of age and, I agree with that.
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 ‘Salem’. 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 Salem's Angels $40* donated to date & Bills are $101.00
*Before PayPal fees
Nairn
Cynthia
Pam
The Maracle Family – Halloween 2014 and bottle reimbursement
UPDATE From the other Transport Co-ordinators on this transport, Andrea as of 8:11 today per my request to ensure that this dog is double leashed:
"This dog is magnificent and just as sweet as they come but very frightened and leery of the whole transport thing. She will need everyone to be extra kind to her and address her in soft loving voices. She gets spooked easily but treats do seem to be a motivator just make sure there are no other dogs around to compete for the treats so as not to complicate the situation. For the sake of caution, please use 2 SLIP LEADS on her. I know that all of you will do everything you can to love this girl on to her new, happy life at Birch Haven Rescue and Rehabilitation and our thanks for the extra care and attention you give to dogs like her."
AND, here is a photo from one of the amazing volunteers, Rebecca of this girl. We have now named her per my one blog BHRR's Salem. 🙂
I know many wonder how we come up with the names that we do for the dogs. We try to make each one special and unique with lots of meaning.
I am calling this girl BHRR's Salem and for a number of reasons, 1) Salem Witch Trials and 2) that we are around Halloween and, 'witches' are very much part of the vocabulary during this time also.
The Salem witch hunt began in January 1692 and many were “trying to survive". Starting from that moment when the group of young girls accused three women of bewitching them, the Salem witch trials left a long paper trail, including transcriptions of dramatic examinations; false confessions, after people realized that confessing was the only way to avoid the gallows; indictments and death warrants; and petitions by friends and family members of the accused. With the additional recent small pox epidemic and the threat of attack by warring tribes, this created a fertile ground for fear and suspicion.
BHRR's Salem's own story can run a parallel journey to the above:
1) She was just trying to survive herself
2) She was falsely accused of being aggressive and, then convicted of said crime by being placed in a terrible rural high kill shelter
3) She was being sentenced to death for a crime that she did not commit
4) She was the one wrongly labeled as the 'witch' in this witch-hunt of trying to pass on to others, what her O.(s) should have been held accountable for
5) She was given this false label and death sentence for her byber to save face with friends and family
6) The fear and suspicion of dark dogs being evil and, mean was being kept alive with her falling under the BBDS
7) She was abandoned by the very system and people that should have been there for her, protecting her, taking care of her
8) Her basic needs were neglected and, she was abused….and tortured.
**The court was disbanded by Governor William Phipps in October of that year. The Superior Court of Judicature, formed to replace the "witchcraft" court, did not allow spectral evidence. The new court released those awaiting trial and pardoned those awaiting execution. In effect, the Salem witch trials were over.**
1) BHRR's Salem's 'witch trial' is now over thanks to her angels and, she was 'pardoned' by the shelter.
***As years passed, apologies were offered, and restitution was made to the victims' families***
1) It is my commitment to BHRR's Salem that I offer for the duration of her whole life my apologizes for how she was treated and kept her past – the victim of greed and neglect and abuse.
2) It is this same commitment plus dedication to BHRR's Salem that I will spend my life making restitution to her and, to all those I can that are equal victims plus their families(pups, siblings, parents, grand-parents etc.)
****The parallels between the Salem witch trials and more modern examples of "witch hunting" like the McCarthy hearings of the 1950's, are remarkable.****
1) AND, there are equal similarities through history of dogs over and over and over again, being falsely accused of being vicious, evil, aggressive and, labels also attached to their colour or size.
2) AND, there are equal similarities through history of dogs over and over and over again, being used for greed and, what should be their fundamental rights of deserving proper food, shelter, protection, love instead of neglect, abuse and deprivation.
BHRR's Salem's name is one of strength, survival, remembrance of what truly should be a priority in our lives, to seek, question and search out the truth, not to blindly follow or simply believe the accusations that are made by others. AND, that said truth be garnered through proper means, and, that said truth to be the real truth, and, nothing but the truth. That appearances are not indicative of the real nature of one. That prejudices against colour, age, size, race, religion is wrong……..
I could keep writing a Gwennie Novel on this one, yet, I think and hope, that people 'get it'.
On November 1st, Danes in Distress contacted myself re: a Deaf GD, 1 year of age that they were going to refer the O.'s to BHRR. They were operating over capacity at that time and, did not have a deaf experienced GD home open. They wanted to ensure that this boy ended up in a r/q program. We stepped up to assist as, the special needs are one of our big loves and, focuses at BHRR.