Month: January 2017

Brazilian Dane Baby Jackson(Deaf/Blind)

Every night before bed (AND we continue to work on the no couch & bed rules!) he ducks his head down and thinks that if we cannot see him, so that must mean….not yet time for bed!

He is partly on the futon bed and partly on the couch in this picture and has easily corrupted one of my own Danes to join him on the futon bed!!

What an adorable ham!

He thanks all of his new friends, fans plus supporters for helping us and working to raise the much needed funds to remove that one eye of his on February 6th that is causing him chronic pain…..

He is so touched to be told that the special picnic date with him offered on our 4th Annual ‘Breaking Bills Bake’ Auction is up to a $120 bid!! He is feeling so much love and for those that have already had the joy of meeting this sole survivor of his litter, you shall agree that he is such a special soul deserving of all the great things the world has to offer!!

This happy and energetic goofball of a gem also had her annual at KAH tonight!

BHRR’s Whisper! Yes, she is deaf plus visually impaired yet normal to her and to all of us that adore her and she weighed a slightly plump(her approved temp foster is very aware of the ‘too many treats’ and working on it!) 87.56 pounds.

She is such a happy, loves everyone and everything active gal! Not a mean bone in her body and she knows nothing but joy and happiness and expresses so much positiveness to all around her!

She makes people not just smile but laugh and is a total lovebug!! Enthusiastic and playful and kind plus filled with a total goofy mischievous side!!

Her exam was a great one also. Her skin, common in many whites to have skin issues, was given a thumbs up. She is washed every couple of weeks with a special medicated shampoo and the seborrhoea is now only along some spots on her back. Her coat is so soft and a clean crisp healthy white over all.

Heart and lungs, A+ and she also was a doll to do nails.

Another dog that I truly adore!

She remains AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION!

Both she and BHRR’s Abby shall be with us at our next upcoming BHRR ‘EXPERIENCE’ mini open house!

This gorgeous BBBBB had her annual at KAH tonight! BHRR’s Abby!!

She weighed a most wonderful 45.4 Kgs(99.88 pounds)! She looks amazing!! She was overweight at one point during her time in her approved temp foster home yet now has dropped all that excess weight(4+ Kgs) once she came back to BHRR to get back in shape.

Her Vet had many compliments on this grand dame’s (she turns 8 very soon), coat and how shiny plus healthy it looks and how her temperament was truly lovely!! She was fabu for her whole exam! She is even a dream to do nails….

She got an A+ checkup and remains AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION to that right matched forever loving home – one that does not have cats!

Love this beautiful Dane so much!

UPDATE: Dr. Liston called me prior to them beginning to operate.

He does not feel confident that this just a mastitis mammary mass. He believes that it is cancer.

She has also begun to now develop small lumps on the other side.

We have discussed in great detail over what do to and we have decided to remove this mass and send it to histio/pathology. We want to make her as comfortable as possible and give her as much time of QOL as possible.

He cannot remove all masses(this and the small new ones developing) on both sides in one surgery either. There is just not enough skin.

We agreed that for her comfort sake that we will take off the whole mass that she has now and if this comes back as malignant, then we will provide palliative care as her lymph nodes are affected.

Should this come back as benign, we will go back in and remove the other growing lumps.

Sadly, her one lymph node is enlarged and that along with the mass shall be removed. Dr. Liston says that this is not presenting well.

BHRR’s Maple’s histio/pathology report from her December 9th biopsies surgery is in a previous blog post. No mention at all of any possible cancer. It was a large mass back in December and it is possible that the malignant part of this mass was not in the biopsies submitted. She had been placed on strong antibiotics back in December to treat the infection and to decrease the mass and to then do a removal.

Keep this beauty in your thoughts.

This beautiful girl is having her mass removed today!

Keep BHRR’s Maple in your best wishes and thoughts!

We shall update as we can!

Thank you Elizabeth for the extra hands this AM with Brazilian Baby Jackson while I dealt with Miss Quirky Entertaining Pants!

 

As the night comes upon us even deeper, this is my last post of my night….

It is one filled with such warmth(as always after an event!) and incredible thanks plus hope!

Warmth due to the wonderful hospitality of Pet Valu Kemptville who hosted us today at their location. Helpful, supportive and truly lovely to converse with.

Warmth due to the Maracle family for once again giving up a precious Saturday to hang with The Boerskins, my dear Brogan and also Brazilian Dane Baby Jackson plus BHRR’s Steam!

Warmth due to so many that came to visit with us…we had a truly special couple drive all the way from Woodstock, Ontario to come meet us and talk…..thank you….

Warmth due to the wonderful dogs, cats and even Timothy, the bunny who was like NO bunny ever….I wanted to steal him!

Incredible thanks due to the above and to all of our supporters, believers and friends/family that stand by us daily helping us to keep assisting those in need of our programs….you have no idea what each of you do has meant and does continue to mean to us….21 years we have now been in operation and that is THANKS to each and every strong link on that BHRR ‘CHAIN OF SUCCESS’!

AND I am filled with hope that we are going to raise what we need to help Jackson live the life he should have always had(and we remain filled with deepest sorrow that we could not get to *Safira* in time nor save *Nala*, two of his litter-mates nor the litter-mate that had been killed by dogs in Brazil prior to our knowledge of these deaf/blind puppies).

Today’s very touching total raised to help us with bills – BHRR’s Maple is having her mass removed January 25th and Jackson’s eye is being removed February 6th AND we have BHRR’s Rickards’ bills also to take care of – he is now on antibiotics for an infection as his blood-work revealed an elevated WBC.

This is a photo that Aaron took today of my Wolfie Brogan(who ended up at KAH on an emergency basis himself yesterday) and Brazilian Dane Baby Jackson – bff’s from the moment they met after Jackson miraculous arrival finally on January 7th! Snuggled up to each other and my feet.

I truly well up thinking of what also would have happened to Jackson should he not have been saved in time….that we managed to save one, while it was not the whole litter, that we were able to save one we have to hold dear to our hearts that can give him all that he deserves and needs for the best of futures……

AND all of that is thanks again to ALL of you….thank you! Thank you for understanding that we are here to always help the next in need of us and that sometimes means not in our back yard…Jackson does not know boundaries or borders and neither did Maira, Andrea or I….we stood together with our Brazilian Dane Angel Army and he is here safe/sound and happy plus healthy….he needed us, they all did….so badly….

THANK you to Jackson for showing so many today how normal a deaf/blind dog is and can be and that he is a gift! He taught and shall continue to teach a lot of people some fabu life lessons…

BHRR’s Steam….what can I say! LOL You are a flirt and we all remain patient….that right matched forever loving home shall find you one day….and if they never do, you are adored by all The Boerskins and your big fan club!

BHRR’s Steam, you surprised more than one person yourself with the completely normalcy of your own deafness/visual impairment. LOVE it…..love how people learn to not feel sorry for you and others like you….love how you show and teach them these valuable and important lessons!

Gwennie novel almost over…..please just know how grateful, humbled and truly thankful I am to a village, an community, an army for being there!

$292.35 was raised today!

Good night from my home to all of yours….

Brazilian Baby Jackson says we are at Pet Valu Kemptville today until 4 pm!

We are doing nails for cats/dogs/rabbits!
We are doing ear cleaning for dogs
We have some merchandise for sale AND
We have BHRR’s Steam also here and both of them are doing their Pooch Smooch Red Carpet Sessions!

We have already had dogs and one amazing bunny named Timothy so far for nails today!!

Thank you again Pet Valu Kemptville for this amazing opportunity to talk to people about what we do, to have them meet some of our fabu special needs dogs in our program and to talk responsible dog ownership etc.!

Thank you Aaron for this great pic!

BHRR’s Rickards bloodwork came back negative for Heartworm and Tick-Borne Diseases yet he has an elevated WBC and Globulin levels.

His Vet is putting him on Simplicef antibiotics and I learned that he has been rubbing at his face and he has a mark on his face that is healing. The Vet thinks that this could be a possible cause for his elevated WBC.

As he is being de-wormed with Panacur, that will assist with other aspects of his bw that were indicative of possible parasites.

We shall repeat his bloodwork at some point in the future prior to neutering him.

He remains on Revolution – January 7th, then again January 21st and then again February 7th.

Cannot wait to meet him myself! 🙂

BHRR’s Whisper & BHRR’s Abby’s annual are scheduled for Friday January 27th.

I obtained copies from his Vet file of the two pictures taken of BHRR’s Rickards face/muzzle on January 13th apt. at KAH. I can see some ‘goop’ in his eyes also.

BHRR’s Rickards was at the Vet today!

He weighed 54 kgs(118.80 pounds). Per his emerge temp foster home, he was skinny when he arrived to them January 7th yet they are getting the weight on him nice and even/slow. I asked them to feed him 3-4 smaller meals per day.

Thank you to them for bringing him to KAH today for an exam, pre-op bw in preparation for his neuter when he is ready, heartworm/tickborne testing, nails, and if the Vet felt he was healthy enough – vaccines.

He was being de-wormed as of January 7th and also placed on Revolution. We believe in proper proactive/preventative Vet care ensuring that he is happy and healthy plus keeping all members of the home – pets/humans healthy also and not exposed to parasites/fleas and in the warmer weather ticks etc. One never knows what a dog with an unknown vaccine/vetting history may have.

We had been told he was utd on everything yet I took that with a grain of salt and sure enough…he has had zero documented vetting prior to being dumped at this pound as his home was having a child.

I heard he was a big hit with all and looking forward to meeting him around February 18th myself!

Thank you to his wonderful emerge temp foster home in sending this picture and sending updates my way! This home believes him to more around age 2, not even close to age 4.

Today BHRR’s Maple headed to LAH to see about the removal of this mass since she is now done her course of antibiotics.

Upon exam, Dr. Liston noted her one lymp node by the mass was swollen. He was also able to extract some ‘amber’ fluid with his fingers on one of her teats.

The mass has shrunk since her antibiotic course has ended yet is still substantial as noted in the picture below.

He felt that she still most likely had some infection left and explained his theory on how BHRR’s Maple as a spayed female had mastitis. He believes that she most likely had been close to having a false pregnancy at the time of her spay in August of 2016 and that this could be the possible underlying cause of her current mass condition. There is no definitive answer of course yet a theory given.

We had done blood-work in December and her mass removal surgery has been scheduled for January 25th.

BHRR’s Kaos in action!

It has been a wonderfully busy weekend!

This is a photo shared by the lovely generous angels that picked up BHRR’s Rickards(He NOW has a name!), the English Mastiff from a rural pound and have spent the day transporting him to his equally lovely emerge temp foster home!

Safe journey and thank you ALL deeply again!!!

***As I strongly suspected, he was not utd on vaccines etc….it is a rare Owner Surrender that has done the proper proactive/preventative Vetting required for a healthy dog. An appointment is setup for Friday January 13th for him to be thorough vetted. This home lied about taking him to a Vet to the Pound. I checked the Vet information myself and this Vet Hospital does not even have a pet of his former name or the O.’s last name on file.***

He will also begin his de-worming protocol at his emerge temp foster home and shall be placed on Revolution.

His emerge temp foster home after receiving him noted how skinny he was….four ribs clearly seen when only the last two should faintly be seen.

The foster home also strongly suspects him to be a lot younger than 4 years of age. About 2 years max. We also received confirmation that he is not neutered. We shall ensure that he is also neutered plus microchipped per our protocols.

A miracle happened last night….after just shy of four months of so much effort, *Jack* – the only remaining surviving special needs – blind/deaf Brazilian Dane puppy – arrived safe into my arms in Toronto at 11 pm last night….

He began his journey to us around 10:45 AM on January 5th….and I had him in my arms by 11 PM January 6th.

He is now 7 months old.

Welcome home Jack!!

Once again sending to all of his fans/supporters that have followed this journey closely on the Brazilian Dane Baby Group a huge Thank You! Thank you for being there throughout so many trials and tribulations plus what was a journey through hell yet we prevailed! Special thanks to my amazing rescue partners Maira & Andrea once more!

We shall also never forget his two special needs sisters *Safira* & *Nala*…..we tried….we tried so hard to also bring them to Canada for a better life….sadly, Safira died before we could get all three to a better place and one of safety and Nala died November 11th. We also think often of the fourth deaf/blind sibling that was killed by dogs prior to us being aware of these puppies AND we think also of the fifth blind/deaf sibling who is now on a chain going to spend the rest of his days being bred. 🙁

Dogs do not know borders or countries and neither do we…..a dog in need of us is who we are here to help as we have space….and Jack is alive and well! His future is one of happiness, health and overflowing with so much love!

From one of the two kind souls that picked up BHRR’s Rickards from the Pound and drove him all the way to his emerge temp foster home. I also asked them to advise if he was neutered or not when they picked him up so we can plan and prepare for all of his preventative/proactive Vet work.

The picture in the January 10th blog post is from the the same kind souls who picked him up to transport.

“Hi Gwen,

BHRR’S Rickards is safely in our backseat. He’s a gentle boy and seems to be taking it all in stride! He is not neutered.”

Someone woke up Thursday January 5th so happy & ready to greet the day!

We know many have been patiently….or, not so patiently waiting!!!

Here is the FIFTH & Final instalment of our 2016 Traditional December 24th XMAS Eve Photo’s!

As most dogs remained in their approved Temp Fosters, not all doggies could have their photo’s done BUT, we got those that we could! We will be posting over the next few days almost 50 photo’s of BHRR doggies & a few of our own!

We have had quite a few come back for the Holidays as their families are travelling.

ALWAYS a blast for us at BHRR!

We cannot SHOUT out enough big thanks of our deepest appreciation to ALL those that stepped up to be part of our 14th ANNUAL SS to the BHRR dogs!

Another amazing successful year THANKS to so many angels that made it possible!!!

We only had 1 person not send their SS’s yet, as we had other kind plus thoughtful generous people send extra goodies to help cover any that were missed, we are so BLESSED to say that, each BHRR dog had something special to call their own this XMAS!!!

Many of these dogs are experiencing their very first XMAS of love, shelter, with enough food and, tons of helping hands, not hurtful or neglectful ones…. THANK you’s being sent out again to every wonderful and lovely Secret Santa that made this possible!!!

I am inspired by your caring, giving and, incredibly beautiful hearts!!! A million thank you’s being sent again!

We know many have been patiently….or, not so patiently waiting!!!

Here is the FIFTH & Final instalment of our 2016 Traditional December 24th XMAS Eve Photo’s!

As most dogs remained in their approved Temp Fosters, not all doggies could have their photo’s done BUT, we got those that we could! We will be posting over the next few days almost 50 photo’s of BHRR doggies & a few of our own!

We have had quite a few come back for the Holidays as their families are travelling.

ALWAYS a blast for us at BHRR!

We cannot SHOUT out enough big thanks of our deepest appreciation to ALL those that stepped up to be part of our 14th ANNUAL SS to the BHRR dogs!

Another amazing successful year THANKS to so many angels that made it possible!!!

We only had 1 person not send their SS’s yet, as we had other kind plus thoughtful generous people send extra goodies to help cover any that were missed, we are so BLESSED to say that, each BHRR dog had something special to call their own this XMAS!!!

Many of these dogs are experiencing their very first XMAS of love, shelter, with enough food and, tons of helping hands, not hurtful or neglectful ones…. THANK you’s being sent out again to every wonderful and lovely Secret Santa that made this possible!!!

I am inspired by your caring, giving and, incredibly beautiful hearts!!! A million thank you’s being sent again!

We know many have been patiently….or, not so patiently waiting!!!

Here is the FIFTH & Final instalment of our 2016 Traditional December 24th XMAS Eve Photo’s!

As most dogs remained in their approved Temp Fosters, not all doggies could have their photo’s done BUT, we got those that we could! We will be posting over the next few days almost 50 photo’s of BHRR doggies & a few of our own!

We have had quite a few come back for the Holidays as their families are travelling.

ALWAYS a blast for us at BHRR!

We cannot SHOUT out enough big thanks of our deepest appreciation to ALL those that stepped up to be part of our 14th ANNUAL SS to the BHRR dogs!

Another amazing successful year THANKS to so many angels that made it possible!!!

We only had 1 person not send their SS’s yet, as we had other kind plus thoughtful generous people send extra goodies to help cover any that were missed, we are so BLESSED to say that, each BHRR dog had something special to call their own this XMAS!!!

Many of these dogs are experiencing their very first XMAS of love, shelter, with enough food and, tons of helping hands, not hurtful or neglectful ones…. THANK you’s being sent out again to every wonderful and lovely Secret Santa that made this possible!!!

I am inspired by your caring, giving and, incredibly beautiful hearts!!! A million thank you’s being sent again!

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We know many have been patiently….or, not so patiently waiting!!!

Here is the FIFTH & Final instalment of our 2016 Traditional December 24th XMAS Eve Photo’s!

As most dogs remained in their approved Temp Fosters, not all doggies could have their photo’s done BUT, we got those that we could! We will be posting over the next few days almost 50 photo’s of BHRR doggies & a few of our own!

We have had quite a few come back for the Holidays as their families are travelling.

ALWAYS a blast for us at BHRR!

We cannot SHOUT out enough big thanks of our deepest appreciation to ALL those that stepped up to be part of our 14th ANNUAL SS to the BHRR dogs!

Another amazing successful year THANKS to so many angels that made it possible!!!

We only had 1 person not send their SS’s yet, as we had other kind plus thoughtful generous people send extra goodies to help cover any that were missed, we are so BLESSED to say that, each BHRR dog had something special to call their own this XMAS!!!

Many of these dogs are experiencing their very first XMAS of love, shelter, with enough food and, tons of helping hands, not hurtful or neglectful ones…. THANK you’s being sent out again to every wonderful and lovely Secret Santa that made this possible!!!

I am inspired by your caring, giving and, incredibly beautiful hearts!!! A million thank you’s being sent again!

 

We know many have been patiently….or, not so patiently waiting!!!

Here is the FIFTH & Final instalment of our 2016 Traditional December 24th XMAS Eve Photo’s!

As most dogs remained in their approved Temp Fosters, not all doggies could have their photo’s done BUT, we got those that we could! We will be posting over the next few days almost 50 photo’s of BHRR doggies & a few of our own!

We have had quite a few come back for the Holidays as their families are travelling.

ALWAYS a blast for us at BHRR!

We cannot SHOUT out enough big thanks of our deepest appreciation to ALL those that stepped up to be part of our 14th ANNUAL SS to the BHRR dogs!

Another amazing successful year THANKS to so many angels that made it possible!!!

We only had 1 person not send their SS’s yet, as we had other kind plus thoughtful generous people send extra goodies to help cover any that were missed, we are so BLESSED to say that, each BHRR dog had something special to call their own this XMAS!!!

Many of these dogs are experiencing their very first XMAS of love, shelter, with enough food and, tons of helping hands, not hurtful or neglectful ones…. THANK you’s being sent out again to every wonderful and lovely Secret Santa that made this possible!!!

I am inspired by your caring, giving and, incredibly beautiful hearts!!! A million thank you’s being sent again!

 

BHRR’s Baby Kaos – A New Year & finally ready to make his special announcement!
AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION!
http://www.birchhaven.org/archives/category/bhrr-rehab-dogs/kaosHe did it! Thank you to his amazing ortho team for monitoring him so closely, doing his surgery and on December 9th, Dr. P said that this boy is a thumbs up to move forward! We waited until after the Holiday Season to then have him make his announcement. :For those that may be interested in BHRR’s Baby Kaos, they need to read his whole blog and understand the very few limitations he has.

He has arthritis in that leg/knee and he requires Deramaxx as needed on super cold AM’s for example.

He runs, he plays, he is a normal dog in all ways yet that back right leg is not as strong as his other three. It is mighty strong yet whatever happened to him as a wee pup did cause its damage.

Per his ortho specialist, he may need further treatment in his future yet after so much in depth discussions, exams etc., he feels that there is nothing further at this time holding up BHRR’s Baby Kaos from being placed up for adoption!

BHRR’s Baby Kaos can go to a home with other dogs as he is great with them – he is going through his adolescent ‘turkey’ stage right now and needs reminding sometimes that the world is NOT all about him!

He is great with people of all ages…AND any possible future adoptive home needs to be aware of that happy tail of his! It will whip and whap and whack you in his happiness! LOL

He has been an absolute joy to have had with us and he is such a great dog – great to wash, do nails, clean ears and part of that is a testament to his fabu personality and also to the training and handling he has received since his arrival to BHRR as a ‘wee’ handsome squishie!

He can go to a home that works pt, ft, from home, semi-retired etc. as we have set him up for success for many types of possible right matched forever loving homes.

He is good with cats and horses also!

A home with or without another right matched dog is fine as long as he has a wonderful network of other doggie friends to interact with as he is social, young, healthy and loves his socializing.

I cannot express how much joy(some heart twanging also!) and excitement I have for this truly incredible young man.

YOU did it! You have been an incredible trooper throughout everything and you are a ham, a true ‘class clown’ and a big riot to be around BHRR’s Baby Kaos!

You make people smile and laugh and giggle and feel better about their day! That is a special gift….you are a special gift and I hope that 2017 brings you hat right matched forever loving adoptive home!

Thank you to Elizabeth White & Brooke for helping me to get some photo’s of this gorgeous boy. He is hard to capture as he is active, busy and a ‘man on the go’ in many ways.

Yet, you could also not ask for a bigger lapdop, snuggler and cuddler watching tv or a movie.

Love you so much BHRR’s Kaos….seeing you move on to the next chapters in your beautiful life is going to be awesome!

Parting shall be a sweet sorrow for our home though yet this is what we are about!!! You do not need us anymore!

WTG!

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