Friday, December 31, 2010

LOOK AT SNOWBALL NOW:)


As some of you may remember, Snowball was recently rescued by one of our foster parent's who saw Snowball being kicked in a parking lot. She was very thin and a bit timid (understandably).

As you can see from these new pictures - Snowball is looking much better! She still has some weight to gain - but is a pretty active girl - so burns off the calories as fast as she swallows them (don't we wish we all had that problem!)

Snowball has come right out of her shell and loves all of the humans in her foster home (big and small). She also gets along very well with other dogs and would love another active canine companion in her new home.

Snowball is only about 10 months old - our vet feels that she is a purebred Pointer.

She would make a wonderful addition to an active family. Won't you consider making her a part of yours? Help Snowball start her new life in the new year!





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Tuesday, December 21, 2010

HAPPY TAILS FOR WHITEY (AKA GUS)


Whitey - now "Gus" - living large!

The holidays bring us many happy updates on our previous residents. This particular update just warms our hearts and souls.

Whitey sat in boarding for almost a year...as nobody answered our pleas for help and step up to foster him. We thought he would never find his way to a new beginning...and look at him now!

Please enjoy this wonderful happy ending for Whitey (now named Gus). Yet another Bully saved and living happily ever after as a beloved family member.

I am sorry it has taken me so long to write and update on Gus. He is wonderful, makes us laugh everyday, and has provided our other pit bull, Lilly, with a best friend.

As winter has approached, we have found that Gus has a love for wood stoves, as he and the other dogs spend most of the day laying in front of the fire snoozing.


That being said, Gus is always up for a good romp outside with Lilly, where they run around like crazy dogs and wrestle until Gus is tired and ready to get back to the heat!


He is truly a love and loves being around us people- he has established himself as part of the family and we adore him. He has been super respectful of the rules in the house until yesterday when I went into our bedroom to find him laying on our bed, head on the pillow, and only looked up for a moment as if to say, "oh hey, welcome home". What a devil!


We are also working with him on leash manners, and he is getting better, sloooooooooowly :-) Gus has also graduated out of the crate, and only rarely goes in when everyone needs a "time out".


If both Chris and I have to work, he now stays out with the other dogs and gets to enjoy sleeping in front of the wood stove all day. Also- just to let you know, we are expecting a baby due March 1, so we will see how all the pups react when we bring home their first human sibling! (We have our little nieces over often, and all the dogs are great with them, so we aren't too worried).

Hopefully Gus will enjoy getting to grow old with a human pal that I'm sure will adore him as much as we do already!


Keep up the great work, happy holidays, and THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! Quinn and Chris


Gus and his family:)

Lucy & Gus soaking up some sun

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM REX!


Rex thinks he is a present:)

We just received this update and very festive picture of Rex - enjoying his first Christmas in his new home!

Rex either is convinced the Christmas tree is real (maybe as he was an outdoor dog at one time?) or he wants us to know he is our Christmas present this year. Whenever I am in the kitchen cooking this is where he lays, right in front of the tree!

Rex came to us in horrible shape - he was skin and bones. On top of everything else - he was Heartworm positive. We feared that he would not be able to survive treatment in his condition. Thanks to super fosters, Lisa and Leanne - Rex not only came through his treatment - but turned into a GORGEOUS pup after months of intensive love and care.

Thank you so much to our rescue partners for finding Rex such a wonderful home! Pictures like this one remind us why we do what we do:)

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CHECK OUT MANDY & CHLOE!


Mandy would love a forever home!

Check out the new pictures of Mandy and Chloe! These two girls have been through the ringer and made it through to the other side!

Mandy and Chloe came to us over a year ago - both pregnant - both heartworm positive. Their litters went to rescue while the Momma's stayed with us to undergo heartworm treatment.

They are now healthy, happy pups thanks to their doggie angels! All they need is a forever home to call their own!

Mandy and Chloe are nice, medium-sized girls with gorgeous coloring. They are sweet with humans and get along well with the other dogs in their foster home.

These two have been waiting way to long for a family to call their own....please consider opening your home and heart to them in the new year.


Mandy chilling on her dog bed

Chloe and Mandy snuggling

Chloe

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Monday, December 13, 2010

MEET COOPER - THE LATEST PUP IN NEED!


Cooper is a handsome, young, Black Lab mix who came wandering up to the door of one of our foster homes (it is amazing how dogs always know where the rescuers live - isn't it?)

We estimate him to be about 12 months old. As you can see from these pictures - he is a doll - who has soulful eyes and a loving personality!

Sadly - Cooper came to us limping. The vet discovered that one of his rear legs is broken and has been for some time. Can you imagine walking around for months with a broken leg?

Cooper will need to have his leg surgically repaired before he can go to an adoptive home or rescue. The surgery cost is estimated to be $800. If you would like to donate to help Cooper receive this much needed surgery - we sure would appreciate the help and so would he!

You can donate via his chip-in campaign - or snail mail by visiting our website: www.pawsofmarion.org/donate.html

Cooper is currently sharing his foster home peacefully with other dogs. He also loves human companionship! He is a very sweet boy and deserves a chance at a loving home.

Thank you for helping Cooper find his way to a new beginning!





Sunday, December 12, 2010

UPDATE ON SWEET OXFORD


Sweet Oxford is a wonderful older pup who has been with our rescue for way too long!

He came back to us in September from his out-of-state foster home to meet a prospective adopter. Our hopes were for the best - that Oxford would finally find the forever home he deserves.

Sadly, the adoption did not move forward as the adopter was understandably put off by Oxford's health issues at the time. We had prepared her the best we could, as we knew prior to his arrival that he was still battling skin challenges - but reality of the moment was that Oxford needed more medical attention before he could go to a new home.

Oxford was having much more serious skin issues than we anticipated - resulting - we thought, from his thyroid condition. Poor boy could not stop itching. He was missing all of the fur around the base of his tail - the vet was not sure it would ever grow back.

Oxford was up all day and all night scratching. He was also showing signs of arthritis. He just seemed miserable.

Oxford's thyroid test results showed that his medication dosage was too low. Thyroid issues are easy to treat in a dog (inexpensive daily pill that costs $10-$15 month) - but making sure that the medication dosage is correct is critical to the long term health of the dog. If a dog is still showing symptoms of an under active thyroid once on medication for a fair amount of time - it may be a sign that the medication level is incorrect.

PAWS volunteer, Leanne put a gallant effort into getting Oxford back into good health over the last few months.

Oxford's thyroid medication was increased. He was also put on flea/tick prevention, antibiotics for his skin, a vet-issued medicated shampoo, a grain-free diet, fish oil, and Dasuquin supplements for his joints.

Leanne's hard work has definitely paid off! Today, Oxford is feeling and looking like a new dog!

His itching has stopped, his fur has grown in (even around his tail!) and you can tell by his energy level and playful spirit that he is feeling soooo much better!

Oxford's foster mom, Leanne, recently reported:

Oxford is feeling so much better and his hair is almost completely grown back in around his tail The vet said it will probably take another couple of months for him to be 100% but he is definitely headed in the right direction. He is starting to "run" around inside the house and outside. He also enjoys some playtime and toys.

Oxford's follow-up thyroid tests came back and his levels are in the normal range!

Oxford is a wonderful dog who would make someone a fabulous companion. He gets along great everyone and everything (dogs, cats and children). He is a friendly, loving pup who has waited way too long for his forever family to find him. If you have the love in your heart and room in your home for this cutie pie - please drop us an email.







Please consider donating towards Oxford's vet bills and maintenance
http://www.pawsofmarion.org/donate.html

If you prefer to make in-kind donations - please contact Leanne, lnbslacker22@yahoo.com

Oxford's ongoing wish list includes:
- Salmon Oil supplements
- Natural Balance Limited Ingredient dog food
- Dasuquin supplements

As always - thank you for caring about our pups!

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