tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69807339424841220592024-03-20T14:23:25.921-06:00Colorado Great Pyrenees Rescue CommunityCGPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07268814984673253243noreply@blogger.comBlogger269125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980733942484122059.post-52059497666190486352016-07-06T21:38:00.004-06:002016-07-06T21:38:53.605-06:00My Recent Pyrenees Adoption: "I'll Trust What I Know About The Breed"Adopting a new dog can be hard. For those who have never owned a dog before, it can be exceptionally challenging.. that is, if you're doing it right.<br />
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The arrogant person can easily meet a dog at a shelter or rescue and assume they are a match because they seem friendly, non-aggressive, and tend to enjoy the company of their family and/or children. They'll take an inventory of their personal needs, and then consider if the pet may fill them. Perhaps in that first meeting the other family dog seemed to like them, and they assumed it was a sealed deal.<br />
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Many people are drawn towards a breed because they like "the look" of them, or they simply prefer small to large or vice verse. Truth being told, and I doubt few would argue with me, there are vast temperament difference between most breeds, even within the same "size" category.<br />
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Recently I gain knowledge of a 4 year old Great Pyrenees female at my local shelter. My area, now in south Jersey, is very unfamiliar with this breed. I can count three times in four years where I've even seen another Pyrenees. I do see other large breeds, such as Newfoundlands and Saint Bernards. I see the occasional Malamute, and I even met a Leonburger the other day. On the whole, this area doesn't see extra large breeds very commonly. I see a lot of Dobermans, Shepherds, and Mastiffs. Of course, there are plenty of American Pit Bulls here, because unlike Denver, they are not illegal.<br />
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Needless to say, I bolted to my shelter to meet the Pyr girl. Maybe I am a "Pyr snob"; maybe I think that no one should own a Pyrenees who doesn't understand the breed. This doesn't mean they needed to have owned one (we all needed to start somewhere), but I definitely was concerned about my local adopting population. I was horribly concerned someone would just think she was "pretty" and adopt her, asking her to be like their Golden or other larger dog. They'd be horribly shocked when the beautiful white angel didn't want to go for runs, chase balls, swim, retrieve, or entertain their children with unbridled enthusiasm, focus, and "tricks". <br />
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When I showed up, another family was already "looking at her". It was an elderly couple, and I listened to them discuss her in the lobby. They had never heard of a Pyrenees before, but per my worry, they thought she was "pretty". Happily for me, their Eskimo didn't like her, and they left.<br />
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I sat there, clenching my keys in my hands, hoping someone who staffed the shelter would have a *real* conversation with me. I was worried they'd adopt out based first come, first served, and overall would just consider who had the best back yard and who had the most financial means to care for a new dog.<br />
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Finally I was able to go outside and meet the Pyrenees girl. It was hot and horrible outside. She was being trotted up to me after having met the previous family, and after having their Eskimo lunge at her. Upon meet, I did what I do with most Pyrs: I threw my arms open and invited her into my embrace. She responded as Pyrs do, with love and cuddles, likely much to the disapproval of the volunteer who had strict guidelines they followed for "meetings".<br />
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She was panting, unhappy.<br />
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"What next?" I wanted to fill out an application. I hadn't "bonded" with her, I hadn't *anything*. She had been in the shelter system from North Carolina for a month, in the least. She was confused, unsettled. The next step was for me to go home and get my Ana girl, my 7 year-old Great Pyrenees, to meet her and see how they got along. Before they even met, I put little faith in this meeting. Ana loves all things, so she wouldn't be a question. If this new Pyr girl was weird about her, I wouldn't blame her. She's been through a lot.<br />
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They met, and they were fine at first. Then, the new Pyr girl took to a growl and nip at Ana's face. We circled around on leash, and the new girl did it again. Ana didn't respond, and the new girl didn't seem that dedicated to her somewhat-aggressive introduction. She was nervous, guarded.<br />
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I didn't feel compelled to discuss the breed with the volunteer, nor did I feel it necessary to discuss with her any experience I had with the breed or imperfect meetings, which I had, I like to think, a significant enough amount of experience with. To the volunteer, and to the shelter, this was just another large or giant breed dog. They accessed their behavior in a very stream-lined manner, giving little consider, if any, to breed specifics. I get it. It's not a breed rescue, it's a shelter.<br />
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"We'll be fine". I can do this. Lilly, later re-named Murron, was never cat-tested, and I owned cats. She was not food aggression tested, and she clearly took growl towards my Ana girl. Why would we be fine? Because I like to think I understand this breed. I like to think I understand that Murron had every reason to growl, and that that was okay, in that environment. I had not idea how she'd be with cats, but I knew she was a Great Pyrenees, and judging by her obesity and other aspects I deemed her to not having been fresh off a farm where I would be less experienced. I have only owned Pyrenees in home settings.<br />
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My goals with Murron upon entering my home were simple: make her understand that all the animals present, Ana included, were "my farm". Make her understand I was alpha, and that what I said went. I decided to show Murron Ana wasn't a threat, and rather a farm family, by *not* following the rescue volunteers advice. "Keep her separate from Ana for two weeks", "keep her separated from your cats for two weeks", "feed them separately for two weeks".<br />
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No, we didn't do that. Not in the least. I was off from work, and I wanted to be there. I wanted to expose her to her challenges so I could guide her appropriately. In my mind, nothing is gained by preventing her from exposure just to avoid conflict. If it's going to happen, it's going to happen.<br />
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I did the standard-issue "don't let her go first" things.. out of the door, pull on the leash, etc. I offered them food together, giving Ana her bowl first, and asking Murron to sit before I gave her her food. I picked up her food several times during her first few meals, to ensure she allowed me to without issue. Once again, Murron growled at Ana over competition for hugs at one point. I immediately asked her to sit and step back, and then I hugged Ana a ton. Murron watched, and then I opened my arm and invited her into the group hug. "This is our farm, our flock. Ana is mine, not yours."<br />
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I think any other adopter would have turned away when Murron growled at their dog. But, I considered what I felt I understood about the breed: Murron needs to understand the dynamic and needs stability, consistency, affection, and correction/guidance. I suppose this is true about all dogs in some way, but I feel it is that much more important with livestock guardian breeds. She needed to understand Ana was not a threat, rather, a farm member. I did this reinforcement night over night with shared expressions of affection and reinforced notions that I made the choices:<br />
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One of the thing I cannot speak to enough is the importance of praising our dogs when they seem to be doing nothing at all. People are too quick to scold for unwanted behavior, but may rarely find themselves praising the fact that their dog is just sitting there, chill, being awesome. I lavished praise on Murron in the first week. If she was just sitting, resting, doing little at all, I told her what a good girl she was.<br />
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It's been just over a week, and I have a perfect dog. I do not have a perfect dog because I am an awesome dog owner, I have a perfect dog because I adopted my breed match and took the time to understand her. The small intricacies of her short time with me are too numerous to mention, but I can say that she wasn't "perfect" upon coming home, she just is, now.<br />
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When she took to the famous barking that Pyrs are known for, I praised her. "Show Mommy," I told her. Murron, with excitement, leaned towards the threatening noises and looked at me. "No, honey, that is not a coyote." Are you sure? Yes, yes I'm sure. She took to barking a few times, and each time I thanked her for alerting me and I explained to her they were normal sounds. Yelling at your dog for barking is the worst thing any person could do, and while I feel some understand that, I see far too many dog owners still doing it.<br />
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When the shelter application asked me what I was looking for in a dog, I wrote "Great Pyrenees". I didn't write "nice" nor "playful" or "good with kids". I know my Pyrs: They are good with kids, cats, etc. and I know they can bark and dig too much and I know they can't be off leash. I knew all of this, so all I needed was another Pyr baby. I knew what the challenges may be, but I knew I understood my dog, even before I adopted her.<br />
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<br />CGPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07268814984673253243noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980733942484122059.post-55570110813857078002016-04-19T19:30:00.000-06:002016-04-19T19:38:53.138-06:00Great Pyrenees Aren't Apartment Dogs.. Or, are They?Whether you're watching "Dogs 101" or listening to other outlets regarding the Great Pyrenees breed, one thing you will come across often is the opinion that Great Pyrenees aren't suitable for apartment life. "They need lots of space to roam and wander, and a large back yard is ideal for this dog breed".<br />
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I think most dogs would love a huge, back yard. What dog wouldn't? This debated topic of Great Pyrenees and needing large open space has been a debate I sit on a very particular side of the "fence" on: I disagree. Period.<br />
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Naturally there are considerations for the history of your Pyrenees. If they were used to large, open spaces and a lot of freedom to wander, it makes sense to not home them in an apartment. If previously they were livestock guardians, moving them into an apartment with limited roaming room may be too much of an adjustment for them.<br />
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I've lived a life with my two Great Pyrenees, and observed the lives of others with this breed, which suggest they are absolutely wonderful and happy apartment dogs. "I can't adopt a Great Pyrenees because I just don't have the room", people often say. My reply: "You could have a 30 bedroom mansion, and your beloved dog will still be on your feet, pawing your knee".<br />
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Going outside, exercise: all these things are important. But, what really differentiates an "apartment dog" from one that is not? The first obvious consideration is energy level. Herding dogs or sporting dogs would be at quite an unrest trying to take their energy and breed predispositions out on a coffee table, likely struggling significantly to find joy living with someone who could only walk them two times a day.<br />
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One of the first things we appreciate about our Great Pyrenees is the fact that they are nocturnal dogs. They sleep a lot during the day, at hours when most owners are not at home. When we talk about needing to run and get exercise, most Pyrenees owners will accept this: Great Pyrenees are like plug-in flash lights. They sleep.. A lot. Their breed job was to rest, stay with their flock, and reserve energy should any predator approach.<br />
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Having lived my life with two Great Pyrenees, I can attest they just sleep.. and sleep. They charge and wait for the potential of that predator, and when that predator doesn't reveal itself, well.. they sleep more.<br />
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In an apartment setting, I am their livestock. I have other pets: two cats, a rat, and a rabbit.. and they, are the livestock. Nothing makes my dogs more content than sleeping by their cages and by their rest, doing their job as their breed saw fit.<br />
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So is an apartment setting cruel, or inappropriate? Absolutely not. These are amazing apartment dogs. When I leave for work in the morning after their morning walk, they sleep. When I get home, they are excited and happy to see me and we go on our leashed walk. When we return inside, they eat and slumber yet again. If I had 30 rooms in my mansion they would still be there.. right on my ankle.. sleeping.<br />
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So who is it, exactly, who needs this huge yard and all this space? Perhaps an owner who isn't willing to go on nice walks.. or, perhaps an owner who feels their dog should be less "up their business".<br />
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Yes, I would love a huge yard for my dogs. But the reality is, when I bring them to a family member's house where they have a huge yard, they run maybe once around and then demand return where they can be glued to my side.<br />
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I have been the proud owner of two Great Pyrenees, and I live in a one bedroom apartment. I know my dogs are happy, well-exercised on leash, and balanced. They are happy in my small space because they have routine, consistency, and the proper guidance regarding barking tendencies.<br />
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I am saddened when sources report theses dogs are not meant for apartment life. Again, taking a dog from a farm environment is one thing, but adopting a Great Pyrenees as young adult or puppy and inviting them into apartment life is an amazing and rewarding experience.<br />
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My Pyrenees have never seemed restless or unhappy, they have rested and slept while I was at work, and rejoiced in affections and walks when I got home. On days off, I observe them as they just slept and slept, eager for walks in the morning and at dusk.<br />
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The Great Pyrenees can be amazing apartment dogs. Never let anyone tell you otherwise.<br />
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<br />CGPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07268814984673253243noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980733942484122059.post-41912298370184400432015-07-02T18:42:00.000-06:002015-07-02T18:42:20.456-06:00The Evolution of Specialists: When and Why Should I See One?Pet ownership grows more and and more annually, as do many other things. Our culture has long deeply respected the role domestic animals play in our lives, and it is offensive to pet owners for them to be considered anything other than "family". We spend more on them year over year, and where there is demand, there is better medicine.<br />
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Once upon a time, you had "your vet". They were close by, and they saw your pet from birth until death, dealing with all ailments they may incur. As veterinary medicine has evolved to suit the demand our pets receive as "family care", so has the field of specialists grown.<br />
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When asked by some "What's the difference? I mean, why can't my regular vet handle this?" the answer is simple: consider human medicine. Something aches, something is off, something is "wrong". We seek the care of our general practitioner, but when it's revealed to be something significant, they refer us to a specialist. It's the exact, same thing.<br />
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Board Certified specialists went through great lengths to become just that, and have a deeper understanding of your animal's problems specific to their specialty. In addition to becoming a doctor, they went through many additional years of residency training and had to pass extremely difficult tests to become board certified. While they may not be cheap to consult with, you get what you pay for, and they are worth every penny.<br />
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Common specialities include, but are not limited to: Neurology, Dermatology, Dentistry, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Nutrition, and Radiology.<br />
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You love your 'regular' doctor, and you trust them. Perhaps you feel like you are betraying them by seeking a specialist, but you are not. Believe me, they'll be happy you did. They want your pet to receive the best care, and there are limits to their expertise as a general doctor. If they refer you to a specialist, or you seek one on your own, they will remain your primary doctor. They will consult with the specialist and become partners with them for the long term care of your pet. <br />
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Specialist have more in depth diagnostic tools than your general practioner. They have ultrasound, scopes.. all kinds of fancy tools that your general doctor doesn't have. They are used to running special blood tests to pinpoint certain diseases, and they use the medicines they subscribe *all day long*. <br />
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Consider it this way: When we shop for groceries, we buy a lot of things. We do this every day: we pick up cereal, bread, milk, eggs. We know a ton about buying all of these groceries. If I really wanted to just know about eggs.. I mean, everything about eggs from top to bottom, inside and out, I'd ask an egg specialist! Your general practice doctor doesn't know less generally speaking, they are just trained to know more about many things, and your specialist is trained to only focus on one thing. It's all they do, and they are damn good at it.<br />
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A consult with a specialist, and diagnostics therein, may cost a lot at first. But what you save in the long run of going to an expert and getting the absolute best diagnosis and best treatment and guidance will save you in the long run.<br />
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So when do you go? When it's serious, and you know it. It also depends on how much you're willing to do. I've met owners who are willing emotionally and financially to offer palliative care for diseases, but, for their own reasons, would never consider surgery, extensive diagnostics, or adding a roster of medications to their daily life. Honestly those with this mental approach tend to be those who feel "age is a disease", and consider less treatment because they perceive their pet to be "too old" for much. Remember, age statistics are an average. If your dog's breed lives an average of 10 years, remember some die at 7 and others live to be 15. Assume yours may live longer, and never deprive them of support and care.<br />
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Bear in mind one important difference between human and animal medicine: with humans, we strive for longevity. We are afraid of dying, and we want to live as long as possible. In veterinary medicine, these concepts to not apply. Our pets do not understand "life span"; they understand their own unique quality measures. For instance, when a human gets cancer, our goal is to kill it, at any cost. When our dogs or cats get cancer, we only aim to "kill it" if it's within a realistic measure of their quality and the realistic standards of their cancer. Mostly our goal is quality, and time within the measures of their understanding of quality. A dog never asks, "Why now? I'm too young!"<br />
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If your pet has cancer and you don't want to do chemotherapy, there are still benefits to consulting with an oncologist: they see this all day long, and are familiar with the best methods of palliative care even if you don't want to be more aggressive. If you don't want to manage your dog's heart disease and/or heart failure for any measurable length of time, there are still benefits from the expert guidance of a cardiologist. If you know you will never take your old dog to surgery, still talk to a boarded surgeon: they may have amazing insight to offer you which will best guide your decision.<br />
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"I've been to the vet three times, and Molly still won't eat. They still don't know what's wrong with her", See your internal medicine specialist. "My veterinarian has just told me that Molly, after five years of having a heart murmur and no symptoms, is in heart failure now", See your cardiologist. I just found out Molly has cancer, and I want to give her the best care possible.... so on, and so forth.<br />
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If and when you see a specialist, remember they are just that. Don't ask the dermatologist to examine Molly's limp, and don't ask the surgeon to treat Molly's ear infection. Can they do it? Sure.. but that's what your primary doctor is there for, and they deserve your ongoing business for those other issues. In fact, they are your best source for managing those other things. "Well, we're here, and we spent a ton of money.. why won't you give Molly her rabies vaccine?" The answer: the specialist is there to address whatever serious concern you have. Once Molly is well, return to your general practioner and address those issues.<br />
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As with all illness, don't wait. Owners find themselves in denial and hope their animals recover from their issues with little to no intervention, whether guided by financial constraint or just a hope that nothing that bad is really happening. It is far better to be the owner who "panicked" and brought their dog to a specialist for a concern right away, then to be the one who waited and now has a pet in unstable condition who will ultimately, now, cost more than what you were afraid to spend in the first place. <br />
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Lastly, consider pet insurance. I've seen it cover amazing costs for owners, and therein enabled owners to do what was truly best for their pet. It's easy to put it in the back of your mind because your pet is young, but never forget that young pets get horrible disease also, as much as we don't anticipate it. <br />
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Spayed</div>
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Dewormed</div>
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<b><i>Asia is currently undergoing treatment for heart worm and should complete her treatment soon!</i></b></div>
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Housebroken and Crate Trained!</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sweet Asia made a LONG journey to safety, traveling all the way from </span>Louisiana and settling in her foster home in Colorado on 6/14/15<span style="font-family: inherit;">!</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Bless her heart, she had some seriously embedded dew claws upon arrival, but foster mom got that all taken care of...it may not have been the most pleasant experience for anyone, but hey who could blame her (look at the size of that thing...OUCH)! She did seem to be okay with the Dremel tool (for future reference)!</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Asia could stand to put on a few pounds, but the good news is that she LOVES her food and treats, so we expect that she will be up to a good weight in no time!</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">She is good on the leash, pulls a little, but nothing a little practice can't fix! She has met lots of other pups while walking on leash, and hasn't had any problems. She likes to play with her ball sometimes, knows basics commands, and comes when called (for the most part...hey, she's a Pyr, can't be perfect all the time with recall :) ).</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; text-align: left;">Asia spent most of her first years of life outside and was surrendered to rescue because she was consistently left unattended and escaped the fence. With that said Asia has grown to LOVE people and is looking for a home with someone who will make her a priority and spoil her as all precious furbabies should be spoiled!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: red; font-size: large; text-align: left;"><b><u>WHAT ASIA IS LOOKING FOR:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; text-align: left;">Asia and her current foster brother both want to be Alpha and it's just not a good match, so Asia is looking for a new foster OR furever home where she can either be an only dog or the Alpha girl. Additionally, until she completes her Heart worm treatment, she will need to be on restricted activity so that she can heal properly without complications.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; text-align: left;">If you are interested in Fostering or Adopting this Precious girl, please fill out an application on the NGPR website!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"><b>About <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.nationalpyr.org/index.php">NGPR</a></span>:</b> <em>National Great Pyrenees Rescue (NGPR) is not a shelter. We are a not-for-profit, tax-exempt coalition of Pyr rescuers and rescue groups. We save Pyrs and Pyr mixes across the country and place them in approved foster homes so we know how they will interact with <span style="text-decoration: underline;">your</span> family. Please consider adopting or fostering. <strong>Every dog who is fostered or adopted makes room for another Pyr coming out of a kill shelter. </strong>Prior to adoption, NGPR dogs are fostered for a minimum of two weeks (usually more), spayed or neutered and fully vetted. Dogs coming from out of area are certified with a USDA health certificate before going to their new homes. Our rescuers adhere to the highest placement standards and will <strong>take back any dog </strong>whose adoption does not succeed. Visit <a href="http://www.nationalpyr.org/" target="_blank">www.nationalpyr.org</a> to learn more about us, our mission and our breed.</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><b>More Information:</b> Questions? The fastest way to learn more about a dog is to fill out the application form below. If you call or e-mail you are reducing your chances of adopting this animal as we direct our time and energy to first serving those who apply. For more information about our adoption process please visit our <a href="http://www.nationalpyr.org/adoptions.php" target="_blank">adoption information page</a>.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><strong>Want to help but can’t adopt now? You can make a tax-exempt donation by visiting our<a href="http://www.nationalpyr.org/make_donation.php" target="_blank">donation page</a>. </strong></span><span style="background-color: white;"><em>This exceptional Great Pyrenees dog has been selected for sponsorship by <a href="http://www.nationalpyr.org/" target="_blank">National Great Pyrenees Rescue (NGPR)</a>We have many Pyrs and Pyr mixes who need homes and not all of them are posted. You can see more of these beautiful dogs by clicking on <a href="http://www.nationalpyr.org/rescue_dogs.php" target="_blank">Rescue Dogs</a>.</em></span></span><br />
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CGPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07268814984673253243noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980733942484122059.post-63689062568735605062013-02-15T19:16:00.000-07:002015-06-19T18:36:23.141-06:00Our Dogs and CoughingAt some point, all of our dogs have likely coughed. It happened a few times and stopped, or it persists. As armchair doctors, we can find ourselves brushing it off. Naturally we don't *want* anything to be very serious, and a cough seems simple enough to brush aside. Even though stated several times on this blog, let me reiterate, before spending too much time considering your dog's cough, rely on your veterinarian for a diagnosis. If your dog is coughing, read and educate yourself, but <b>always take your dog to the clinic for an exam. Never wait, as many conditions only worsen if untreated. </b><i>Below I describe only some of the more common reasons for coughing, but it is not all-inclusive.</i><b><i> </i></b><br />
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Some sounds our dogs make can be easily described as a "cough", but often they sound like they are gagging, and is often described by owners as "it sounds like they are trying to spit something up", because they often make a retching sound at the end. I've met many owners who didn't think their dog was coughing at all.. instead they were "gagging", and the owners brushed it off that they "had something stuck in their throat". I've also met many owners who brush off coughs because they think it's allergies or that their house was too dusty. What is key to understand about coughs, is that not all coughs are indicative of a contagious infection. While some coughing can be easily diagnosed and treated to be revealed to be just that, what's important to know about coughing is that there are many other potential reasons for it, and some quite serious. <br />
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If your dog presents to the clinic with a cough, the doctor will want to understand how long it's been going on, what "kind" of coughing it is, and other factors such as exposure to other dogs. When a doctor hears "the dog is coughing", they may immediately glance at the age and breed of the dog to already begin a working list in their minds of what is the likely culprit. How long have they been coughing? Is it worse or unchanged? What else is wrong with them which may paint a larger picture?<br />
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If your dog is a puppy or young adult, or was recently adopted from a shelter or rescue, or they go to the dog park or daycare, their first inclination may be to rule out diseases such as Bordetella or Canine Influenza. There are vaccines for both, but those are only 2 respiratory diseases in a sea of many. Dogs *of any age* can get these, but younger dogs are most at risk. There is no way to "test" to determine what kind of respiratory infection your dog has, short of a more significant procedure called a 'tracheal wash'. Doctors only tend to recommend them if they do not respond to obvious therapies, and they need to take further steps to isolate what is going on. If your puppy is around other dogs and hasn't completed their full vaccine series, they are still susceptible to infections.<br />
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Naturally dogs with pneumonia may cough. Pneumonia can be secondary to another respiratory infection that was allowed to get worse, but it can also be created by things such as "aspiration", where they accidentally breathe in something, usually when vomiting. Dogs with short airways, or "brachycephalic" dogs are more prone to aspirating, as are dogs who have seizures.<br />
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While dogs of all ages can get these infections, if they are older, especially seniors, your doctor may want to rule out more potentially serious things. When our older dogs begin to get a cough, I've experienced many owners too quick to brush it off.<br />
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If your dog is a toy breed, be aware that they can develop a condition referred to as "collapsing trachea". This is literally exactly what it sounds like. The causes are largely unknown, but there is a frequency seen in smaller, toy breed dogs. How much they are impacted can vary greatly, and typically doctors only treat the symptoms. Dogs with this condition can get an implant called a "tracheal stent", but there are risks so discuss this with your veterinarian. An x-ray can help to diagnosis this in your dog, but they can sometimes miss it if the dog isn't taking an inspiratory breath as the x-ray is taken. There is an extremely specific sound dogs with collapsing trachea make (it has a bit of a honk), and experienced doctors will "know it" the minute they hear it regardless of the x-ray.<br />
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A serious concern with symptoms such as a cough is left-sided Congestive Heart Failure. It is crucial to bear in mind that a dog of any age can have severe heart disease, and even puppies can be in heart failure if they were born with a defect. Dogs with heart <b>disease and no failure</b> who cough tend to be smaller breed dogs. They are coughing due to heart enlargement, and the heart grows big enough to press against the trachea and create the cough. This can happen in dogs of any size, but is infrequent in larger dogs due to their confirmation. Dogs in heart <b>failure</b> will cough because the heart has failed to be able to push blood through properly, and the fluid overload will back up into their lungs and create a condition called "pulmonary edema" (fluid in the lungs). If your dog goes into heart failure and gets this fluid accumulation, it will *not* go away by itself and the dog must be seen as an emergency. The fluid will continue to accumulate until treated, or they will succumb to it by essentially drowning. Not all dogs in heart failure will cough! Dogs with failure to the left side of their hearts will cough, while right-sided heart failure may create fluid in the abdomen or around the lungs instead.<br />
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Anything putting pressure on the trachea can cause coughing. So naturally, we need to rule out masses (tumors). An x-ray may diagnosis this, but sometimes the doctor may recommend further diagnostics.<br />
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Sadly, and it goes without saying, dogs with lung cancer will have changes in their breathing. Whether just labored or perhaps coughing, this can be visualized on x-ray.<br />
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Lastly, it's key to understand that our dogs cannot catch colds from us. Many owners have made the mistake of thinking that their dog caught the same bug going through their family. Dogs have their own specific infections they can only get from other dogs; not us or even our cats can transmit them. <br />
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I think it's easy for owners to consider their dogs "caught something" from the kennel, doggie day care, or the dog park. Think hard on your dogs age and environment, concurrent illnesses or heart murmurs, and consider if you are making light of something potentially more serious. For diagnostics, be prepared to partner with your veterinarian to properly diagnose your pet. Chest x-rays will always be recommended, and potentially a cardiac ultrasound, or echocardiogram, if they are concerned about heart disease. <br />
<br />CGPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07268814984673253243noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980733942484122059.post-47364265970443414692013-02-03T11:16:00.000-07:002013-02-03T11:16:46.125-07:00Saying "Goodbye": When Angels become Angels<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Throw a rock, and you will no doubt find endless resources regarding the death of our pet and grieving, and naturally guides and suggestions on how and when to face one of the hardest decisions in your life. My work environment is such that I am around death, or the possibility of death, every single day and I witness many grieving, confused, and tormented pet families.<br />
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I've had the pleasure of working with many amazing veterinarians, all of which offer very different guidelines, perspectives, and experiences to the owners who seek their guidance regarding making the decision to euthanize their dog or cat. On the whole, I have never truly disagreed with any perspective or advice I've overheard, but naturally the bedside manner and approach can leave me with things to be desired (but even that is the exception, not the rule). <br />
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My largest observation is that the doctor tends to, whether realizing it or not, balance the emotion and approach in the room. If the owner is being purely subjective and emotional, they will offer balance and objectivism. They will focus on the "facts", whether it be the morbidity of the pet, the owners finances, or a combination. Contrarily, when owners are cold (and that can sometimes mask how "in pain" they truly are) focusing only on finances, I see doctors bring more emotion to the table. They don't want owners to make decisions purely based on financial constraints, and I see them appeal to the love the owners have for their dog or cat to make their decision; so they can "live" with their choice better and feel settled about it.<br />
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My own observations tend to cause me to feel that 1 in 3 owners wait too long, 1 in 3 euthanize too soon, and 1 in 3 do it when the time is right. This observation, however, I reserve exclusively for dog owners. With cats, I feel like everything changes, so for the purposes of this blog and site, I am going to focus on dogs.<br />
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The "too soon" is usually glaringly obvious to any of the medical staff observing, diagnosing, and treating your animal. If you are actually worried it's "too soon", you are probably wrong. The fear of this drives many owners into the "waited too long" category, so you really need to understand what not giving your pet a chance really means. <br />
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Are they young, and can it be cured, fixed, or reasonably medicated? I must stick to the description "young", here. When I think of young, I do not think of young in terms of their breed's life expectancy... <b>are they "young" for them? </b> I personally stress to owners that while your breed's life average may be 10, it's an average. This means that some will live to be 8, and maybe some even 15. It's wrong to condemn your dog based on a number that has little relevance to your relationship, observations, and overall health status of your dog. Surely if we applied this approach to human medicine, we'd never come to terms that people die at 50, while some can live to 100. Every animal is unique. It is not wrong to take their expectancy into consideration, but don't let it be the only thing you consider.<br />
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Again, people who euthanize too soon may unfortunately have to take financial constraints into a much more weighty consideration than others, and we cannot condemn them for that. Does it suck when people have diamond rings and euthanize over money? Yes, but often it's the teary-eyed mother of 3 driving the used car and struggling to make ends meet. It just doesn't *feel* that way sometimes, because those other types of people stick in your memory so much firmer. When you think of it, we compromise our own health in our human lives for financial constraints, and I don't think it's always unique that some have to do the same for their pets. It's key to ask and do your research however, because there are a lot of charities who help financially support the medical needs for owners without resources.<br />
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Cured, fixed, or reasonably medicated: a dog with diabetes can be reasonably managed. A hypothyroid dog, a dog with allergies, a broken leg; there are so many diseases that can be reasonably managed with a little money, time, and medicine, leaving the dog with a great quality of life. Too soon, you ask... yes, people have euthanized over the slightest medical concern.. and sadder than it being financial are those who feel they just "don't have the time" to help manage a condition. Let's not think about those people too much.<br />
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The owners who wait for too late are often hit like a ton of bricks, because their emotional journey has made it such that they have lost their ability to "see" their dog through unbiased eyes. I feel they live in a fair amount of denial, whether they are treating and medicating or just avoiding the vet's office because they don't want to know the truth. By the time they arrive to euthanize, it's usually at the behest of a friend or family member who nearly forces their hand. "Mom, you really need to let him go now". They arrive on gurneys, unable to lift their heads, and perhaps haven't eaten in days and days. To the defense of these individuals, they likely have been seeing "good days and bad days" with their dog. While the idea of euthanizing has been looming for weeks, one day he seems more bright, more alert, and they convince themselves perhaps he is going to get better. All the same, a tail wag is all it takes for an owner to put it off another day. <br />
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For those in this difficult position, remember that our dogs are not objective, and lack the complete ability to be so. Never mistake a tail wag for a desire to persist: they live and breath and desire nothing other than pleasing you, seeing you, and making you call them by their sweet nick names. If that desire is still present, it doesn't mean they aren't ready to go. If that desire is totally vacant, you probably definitely have waited too long. Perhaps that last tail wag can reassure you they still recognize you, and recognize that you haven't left them alone for their last, final journey.<br />
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I've heard many doctors give people the suggestion that they should really bare in mind the things that make their dog "them" and happy. When that list of items diminishes to only a couple or none, then the time may be right. For example, five things he loves: 1. walks in the park, 2. his treat routine, 3. chasing the squirrels, 4. snuggling on my lap watching TV, 5. doing tricks. The theory is that if most of these things can no longer make him happy, perhaps his quality of life is such that the timing is right. I like this idea, but I don't know if I could follow it. The reason being is that I feel this list changes through life stages. What made me happy at 20 certainly won't make me happy at 80. Sure, maybe he cannot physically enjoy many of the outdoors and play activities he once did, so? He's 100 years old in dog years, and systemically healthy for his age. He's arthritic and his pain and discomfort can be reasonably managed to a degree, and maybe snuggling and watching TV with you is enough for him.<br />
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All things boil down to one important question: "Is he suffering, and how can I ease his suffering?" We can all struggle as we age: things hurt, joints are achy, but it doesn't mean we suffer. An achy dog is suffering because if he was properly medicated, he would be reduced to struggling a little every day, but his suffering would taper. An anorexic animal is suffering, but they can be potentially reduced to a a struggle if we can stimulate their appetite and try to manage underlying diseases. The suffering begins when we either don't try to help them, or our help isn't working anymore. How can I ease his suffering? When medical treatments no longer work, then we must turn to letting them go.<br />
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We are all familiar with the suggestion "You will know when it's time". I meet this expression with guarded agreement. I think people on the whole are largely indecisive and unsure of themselves, and this has to play into the flaw in this phrase to some degree. I think some owners are objective and healthy enough to really look into their dogs eyes and communicate with them, and they walk away feeling very confident they fulfilled their dogs wishes. The rest, however, walk that line of "I think maybe", and they look to others to assure them it's time. I think a healthy plan for people who know they are the later personality type need to orchestrate a proper objective support system of friends and/or family during this process. "Dad, I'm going to rely on you to really tell me when I need to stop trying". Find someone you trust, or even 3 people to preside over your intensely emotional state.<br />
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When it comes to end of life decisions, I cannot stress enough how important I feel it is to have found a veterinarian you truly, truly love and trust. Someone who has known you and your dog for years, and someone whose advice you won't question after the fact. Avoid getting lazy with your vet visits, settling for a less-than-ideal bedside manner because it doesn't matter to you, so long as he gets his vaccines. I've seen people panic to find someone they like better at the last minute, because now is when it really matters, because their friend is sick, and they are not finding the kind of comfort and guidance they feel good about. Unfortunately, some disasters happen where your pet must see ER and a vet you've never met before. My only advice in that scenario is to really vocalize to that doctor what your needs are. Tell them how you need to be communicated with, and how you need your pet to be handled. It's your pet, your money, and your horrible moment. It's very, very difficult to be a veterinarian, especially in emergencies and crisis, and they only want to do their job to the best of their ability, serving the best interests of the dog. And remember, they are advocates for the pet first and foremost, not for you. Doctors so rarely cannot come up with a treatment plan, so when they tell you it's time to let go, let go.<br />
<br />The one thing I hear often, that I am in complete agreement with, is that it's better to let go when it feels like "too soon" versus "too late". This is a far cry from those who euthanize quickly at the slightest announcement of disease, rather I mean those of us who's mortgage our homes to save our pet, but we know they are terminal, critical, or chronic and it's only going to keep getting worse. If it were you, what would you want? As humans, we tend to cling very tightly to our own personal sense of dignity, having very clear lines in the sand of how we "wouldn't want to live". Draw this line for your dog as well.<br />
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My hope for anyone who has faced this tough day, or will face it eventually, is to give themselves the courtesy of avoiding things like "I know he's just a dog, but.." It's hard enough, and so many owners feel compelled to explain why they are in so much pain and why the decision is difficult. Remember that your audience (doctors, techs) so love animals that they choose to spend their lives fixing them. They are objective in your presence for your benefit, but given their own dog would likely be a frothy, wet mess just like you. <br />
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There is nothing more pure, rewarding, and beyond define than the love and the relationship we have with our dogs. They are like magical, mythical beings in that they can love so truly and without restraint, all while truly knowing the "real" you in so many ways and judging you only on how you treat and love them, purely and truly. They never leave us, never lie to us, and never knowingly hurt us. Their ability is such that even the most hateful, cynical, or jaded person can love and be loved by a dog. Even the most independent or reclusive of types can find comfort and companionship by them. As a society we have accepted they are family, and we have accepted that those who would consider them otherwise or use them for selfish or evil intention are the worst kind of humans. We know that people who do not like dogs cannot be trusted, and we know that people who dogs don't trust are questionable. It is no wonder saying goodbye to them, when it's entirely in our control many of the times, is the worst day in our lives. <br />
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You may never feel good about your decision, but find a way to make peace with it. Ask yourself: did you love him, and treat him with love every day? Did you always make decisions for him based on what you truly believed was best for him? If the answer is yes, then cherish your memories, frame your pictures, and speak about them often in loving memory.<br />
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<br />CGPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07268814984673253243noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980733942484122059.post-39994535628685634912013-01-25T18:53:00.000-07:002015-06-20T18:35:24.505-06:00Great Pyrenees and SeizuresMy Great Pyrenees dog began to have seizures at 3 years old. I have no experience which suggests this breed is in any way predisposed to this; any dog of any age and of any breed can be afflicted, and it's an interesting disease to familiarize yourself with. <br />
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Seizures are one of the most baffling, sad, and frustrating things an owner can deal with. Many dogs can have 1 seizure in their life and never another one, while others suffer from them considerably, and it can be challenging to manage them. They are harder on the owner in many ways, as they can be difficult to watch, especially knowing we are relatively helpless in the moment. The reality is, your dog *doesn't know* he or she is having them; it's not a painful event.<br />
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Many seizures are "idiopathic" (we don't know why they have them), and this can be so frustrating for an owner who just wants to "fix" the problem, but if they are truly idiopathic, there is no cure, only medical management. We monitor and watch them, and while veterinarians will have different approaches, my experience is that you begin medication when they have more than 1 a month. <br />
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Outside of idiopathic seizures, there are many things which can cause seizures. Younger dogs, dogs around ages 2-3 typically are assumed to have idiopathic epilepsy in lieu of an MRI to confirm it, and in the absence of toxin exposure or blood abnormalities. Older dogs with their first seizure are prime suspects for a brain tumor, but again, without an MRI it is speculative. Electrolyte imbalance, low glucose (blood sugar), and toxin exposure can also lead to seizures.<br />
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MRIs can be performed on our dogs. They are not cheap but the diagnostic is the only way to truly understand if their seizures are idiopathic or cancer when other factors are ruled out. If your dog presents to your vet with seizures, they should recommend this diagnostic. You can treat the seizures without, but it is the gold standard of care. The MRI will enable you to know if cancer is responsible, enabling you to have the option to consider treating the cancer.<br />
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Often times owners are challenged to understand if it even was in fact a seizure they witnessed. It can be easy for a person to struggle to differentiate between fainting, collapse, or seizure. If you are unsure, and able, record the event on your phone so you can show the doctor. Most owners, if uneducated or inexperienced, mistake seizures for syncope (fainting) and vice verse. While all dogs are unique, there tend to be some helpful differences.<br />
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Most seizures happen at night, while the dog was sleeping. You may hear them yelp out, they may fall out of your bed, etc. The typical dog may paddle fiercely, while drooling excessively and potentially urinating and defecating. The key is that after the episode, they are not "themselves" right away. They have a phase described as "post-ictal" where they are neurologically inappropriate for many minutes. My dog isn't himself for about an hour. They may seem blind, bump into things, or have other unusual behavior.<br />
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Syncopal dogs tend to have fainting episodes with moments of excitement. They may yelp out, become very rigid, fall over, and owners report "he seemed dead". After a few seconds or minutes, they rebound quickly and are immediately themselves again. Like seizures, they may also urinate and defecate, but they may not paddle, and they certainly shouldn't appear neurologically appropriate afterward.<br />
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Is there anything you can do for your dog, at home, should they suffer a seizure? The short answer is no. If you have drugs on hand because you already know they suffer, then naturally you can give those as advised. To elaborate, dogs with a history of seizures may have owners who have a drug at home to give rectally for seizures lasting over 3 minutes. There is nothing you should try to "do" to stop the seizure short of those medications, and certainly there is no "home remedy" or "over-the-counter/human" medication you can give.<br />
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If you have a giant breed such as a Pyrenees, you need to be careful not to injure yourself, and you need to be prepared for the phase following the seizure where their behavior may be strange and unpredictable. Let them have the seizure, do not get bit! They don't know it's you.. don't try to comfort them, hold them.. move things away from them which may injure them but that is all.<br />
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Seizures are an emergency (and these guidelines vary slightly) when they have more than 1 in a 12 hour period, or any seizure lasting longer than 3 minutes. I've heard various guidelines quoted, ie. more than 1 in 24 or seizures longer than 5 minutes.. but, you get the point.<br />
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If you are not too freaked out to do so, try to take note of the time the seizure started, and how long it lasted for. If they have multiple seizures, likewise. Before you jump in the car to get them to the doctor, also access if they had any potential exposure to toxins which may be to blame. It's hard to concentrate when our pets are suffering, but in the least try to watch how long the seizure lasted.<br />
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Neurological diseases can be very serious and your dog should be seen by a neurologist if they have a persistent condition. It's very important we feel confident it's idiopathic (via your vet) versus other reasons. As with all diseases and abnormalities, never put things off. And most of all, never be an armchair veterinarian. Neurology is a very complex subject, and the items I touch on in this article likely just scratch the surface.<br />
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My understanding is that a vast majority of dogs respond well to seizure medication. I meet too many dogs who've been taken off their seizure meds because the dog had more, and the owners assumed it meant "the drug isn't working". It's not a disease you give up on, and like many diseases medications require fine-tuning to manage our dogs.<br />
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My dog was well-controlled on 1 medication for a year. He began to have "break through" seizures, and we tweaked his first drug. Time went by, and we needed to add a 2nd drug. I recently had to begin a 3rd seizure medication for him, and so far so good. It's a process, and we just have to watch them and commit to partnering with our doctors to manage their seizures. <br />
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<br />CGPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07268814984673253243noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980733942484122059.post-13741013788713652572012-12-25T10:49:00.000-07:002012-12-25T10:49:00.901-07:00Happy Holidays!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />CGPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07268814984673253243noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980733942484122059.post-20339687721907294502012-11-11T21:32:00.000-07:002012-11-11T21:32:45.120-07:00Yes, They Love The Snow... But...I recently relocated to south Jersey with my two Great Pyrenees. As if there were not already too many pieces of misinformation out there about giant breed dogs, I anticipate a hard summer down here. Not for my dogs, but for the commentary from the ever-so-vocal east-coasters who let their opinions be known at all times. I have been preparing myself for "How can you have those dogs around here? It must be so hot for them". No doubt said with a degree of anger and spitefulness, for certainly how could any owner of a Great Pyrenees have them in any place other than snowy mountains?<br />
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It amazes people when I inform them that a large percentage of Pyrenees dog ownership in this country is in Texas. I cannot speak to the family pet aspect, but I know from speaking with Texan rescuers that their shelters get a huge influx of Great Pyrenees. But.. Texas is so hot! How could anyone have this long-haired, white breed down there?<br />
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I think when it comes to many dog breeds, people need to think less aesthetically and more practically. Would I be less or more protected walking around naked in glaring sunlight versus wearing clothes? "They must be sooooooo hot"... Ironically people always make the "hot" comment while my Pyr stands next to a Bulldog about to fall over from heat exhaustion. I feel so bad for all the other dogs... so often people neglect their needs because they assume that without a thick, warm coat, that they are great in warm weather. It's just not true.<br />
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Like with all things, we have to ask ourselves where our dogs originated from, what *kind* of a coat do they have, and is their area of origin exposed to many different kinds of weather? Great Pyrenees love the snow.. Yes.. but they are very resilient to heat and weather, and tend to hold their heads up like champs on summer days while many short-haired breeds suffer. <br />
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Why to Great Pyrenees fair well in hotter climates? Their coats serve as insulation as well as protection against sun exposure. On top of it, they are very low energy dogs who don't get all worked up on an amazing summer day.. jumping and loosing their minds and working up their core temperature. These angels are so good at self-regulating; they are that friend that always says "I'm cool, do whatever."<br />
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Please, please never alter your Great Pyrenees. I don't care if we're talking dew claws or shaving their coats.. These dogs were made to such perfection and beauty. So please, south Jersey, cut me some slack with my dogs when spring and summer roll around. After all, everyone so far as thought they were Siberian Huskies.<br />
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<br />CGPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07268814984673253243noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980733942484122059.post-49234460493414219712012-10-25T17:09:00.000-06:002012-10-25T17:09:09.352-06:00Understanding How Rescues Work<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you yourself volunteer with rescue or are close to those who do, you wonder how they can do it. Initially people think more about how someone can subject themselves to such sadness on a daily basis. So many dogs condemned to die, so many in great need. If you talk to a rescuer, you will quickly learn that while those elements are trying and difficult, the most difficult aspect of rescue is dealing with the humans. And no, not the humans who have left these animals in horrible circumstances.. Yes, it's the potential adopters.<br />
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I saw a post on Facebook not too long ago which asked, <i>"Why is everyone in rescue crazy?"</i> Really? They commented on how it must be because they love animals and not people. Like somehow rescue is meant to support and cater to people, not dogs. Do it yourself for a year, and if you don't feel like it makes you crazy, then I stand corrected. And it's not the dogs.. it's comments from people like that. <br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>A great percentage of those looking to adopt from a rescue are amazing people who "get it".</b></span> These are the people who drop off bags of dog food to the events they pass by, who donate money above and beyond adoption fees/donations, and who perhaps even foster themselves. If adopting, they will enter it with great understanding and patience not only for the rescue, but for the potential of short to medium term challenges with their new dog.<br />
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Sadly, so much time is spent working with potential adopters who really give the rescue a hard time. I think, bottom line, <i>their shared sentiment is that because they are supporting rescue, the process should be easier, faster, and cheap. <b> After all, these dogs were perhaps going to die, right?</b></i> Why does it cost so much to adopt? Why does it (sometimes) take so long? Why do I have to sign a contract and feel "inspected"? Aren't they better off with me anyway, regardless of all this vetting? And now, the dog is sick. I adopted him 2 weeks ago and those rescuers "should have known".. <br />
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<b>Rescues aren't used car salesman.</b> They are not salesman at all. There is no profit to be had, no paycheck to receive, and no accolades from co-workers. All they have is the burned image in their head of the dog when they first met them, and the reward of seeing their wagging tail walking away from them into the car of a new home. <i>That's it.</i><br />
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<b><i>Why is the adoption fee/donation so high? </i></b> Many rescues have varying requested donations, and I think this can cause some confusion. Some can ask for as little as $150 for a dog, while others can be upwards of $400. Like all things, it is still a business, a non-profit business. A rescue asking for less likely has less overhead. Perhaps they cater to a smaller area, requiring less driving, thusly gas money expenditure, to rescue dogs. Perhaps they do less medically with their dogs. For the higher priced adoption donations, take a hard look at everything they are putting into it. Do they rescue from out of state? Do they cover more than core vaccines? For giant/large breeds, did they pay for a gastropexy during spay/neuter? <br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><i>"You'd think if they are serious about saving dogs, they would have called me back by now". "You think if they are serious about saving dogs, they would charge less." "You think if they are serious about saving dogs, they wouldn't make me go through such a lengthy process".</i></span> I've heard it all before. Believe me, they want those dogs in homes as fast as possible. <u><b>But without taking the proper time and attention, those dogs just come right back. </b></u> No words can explain the emotional devastation a rescuer feels when a dog is returned. Where did they go wrong? Why was it the wrong family? NO answer is ever "we spent too much time trying to place them".. it will *always* be the contrary. <br />
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I'm sure a rescuer has felt themselves, under the pressure of the comment about <i>"why haven't they called me back yet"</i>, getting home from work and saying to themselves, "I haven't even gone to the bathroom yet today, and these people think I am taking too long". Full time jobs, personal life, human family.. every spare moment spent trying to re-home dogs, and it often isn't fast enough or good enough. Again, so many people *get it*, but unfortunately so many do not, and share such exhausting lack of patience which makes rescue much harder than it ever should have to be. Once a woman came up to me and said "I left (her) 2 messages about adopting a dog and she never called me back. Make sure you tell (her) that a dog could have been saved today." She walked off triumphantly.. well, she really told me. Did she even *see* how many dogs were at the adoption event? And that 1 woman did it ALL, essentially? <br />
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The adopter needs to understand how much the rescuer loves the dogs they save. They *don't* have to be doing this. Life, for them, would be much easier if they didn't rescue. So when contemplating the adoption application, adoption contract, home visit, and all the other aspects, imagine if it were a human adoption; I would seriously be cautious about rescues who do not take every special care to ensure the home is a perfect match. The adopter should be able to walk away saying to themselves, "Wow, they really care where their dogs go".<br />
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A person once commented to me that they decided a reason they walked away from adopting from rescue was because they felt that they<i> "didn't have their pick"</i>. They really wanted to be able to say "I want that one", and leave with him or her. There was no way to make them understand the process: that if 2 families want the same exact dog, (and both are great families!), the rescue will be forced to make a choice. How else would it work? They will select the family who they truly feel is the best match. Feelings get hurt, people get turned off from rescue, but that is how it must be.<br />
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"I don't want a sick dog". This is not only an excuse to not adopt from shelters and rescues, but also a complaint from those who have. I have to say, lately, I have seen more sick pups who came from breeders. And here is the thing: it's not necessarily that the breeders did something wrong.. they are dogs and can get sick. New adoptive families, travel, etc. takes it's toll. They are not unlike humans: how sick do we get when we are stressed out, not eating right, and confused? Very. I think on the whole, our dogs fair better than we would in the same situation.<br />
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People want their dogs "now" (and I can't blame them.. you fall in love so fast!) but.. we need to understand that many illnesses have "incubation periods". Unless your rescue is determined to hang onto a dog for a few weeks or longer, you may adopt and see signs of upper respiratory disease, Parvo, or any number of illnesses a week or two into adoption. It is difficult for a rescue to determine what vet bills they will pay for once the dog is no longer theirs. Perhaps the dog *was* healthy, and the day after you adopted him or her, you recklessly took them to a place to socialize them without first addressing their vaccine status. Who's to say where the pup got sick? How long have you lived in your house? Did you know that Parvo can *live* in the soil for a year? Perhaps the tenant before you had a Parvo pup out back. It really becomes the adopters job to understand animal health, and partner with their veterinarian to make wise choices. In addition, I'm sure a rescue would love to be able to hold onto a dog for a month for this reason.. but they simply can't. For each day that dog lingers in rescue or foster, I don't need to count the number of dogs dying, waiting for a spot to open up for them.<br />
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<i>"Why do rescues demand contractually that the dog be surrendered back to them, if I decide I no longer want them?"</i> People feel inconvenienced. And if not, others just feel ashamed or embarrassed and would really prefer to drop them to a shelter. Understand how heart-breaking this is. That rescue did *so much* so ensure that dog *didn't* end up in a shelter. They trusted you when you said you could love them forever, and then they get a call from a shelter that one of their rescues was dropped off. Don't allow this contractual obligation to turn you away from rescue: If you are concerned about it, you probably shouldn't be adopting.<br />
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Rescues, like women, "all stick together". Do not be surprised if you find yourself a little "black listed" if you adopted from a rescue, surrendered, and try to adopt from another rescue. If rescues had their way, there would be a physical "black list" they all could share to ensure they could all partner to ensure that no one ever gave that person a dog again. <br />
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All rescues have different ideas about how to run their business. You will likely encounter variations in their protocols that reflect the morals and goals of those running it. The ultimate goal is always the same: <b>save the dog, and find a great home that will keep them forever.</b> Some may cover less medically, some may take longer to place, and some may be harder to get a hold of. <i>But, why the rush? A dog is forever.</i> Take your time, shop all your rescues and shelters. Understand how <b>expensive</b> saving a dog's life is, and all the emotional involvement those involved have. <br />
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Before you fall in love, ask the volunteer about the process. If something doesn't sit right with you, ask them why. Adopting from rescues and shelters is the only sensible thing to do, and everyone knows it. Take your time, and understand that the goal is to not have to keep saving the same dog over and over again. <b>Rescue wants to do it right the first time, and they will take the time needed to do so, the contracts accordingly, and ask you for enough donation to ensure they can save the next dog. </b> It's really that simple.<br />
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<br />CGPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07268814984673253243noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980733942484122059.post-63056659703395519392012-10-09T19:06:00.001-06:002012-10-09T19:06:34.682-06:00My Dog Licks Their Paws!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Many owners think nothing of the fact that their dog seems to lick and chew on their feet a lot. I've heard owners say they assumed their dog was merely grooming, and didn't give it more thought than that.<br />
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Cats groom themselves, but dogs do not... *not* in the sense that would explain away licking away at paws or other areas of their body. We naturally see our dogs affectionately lick on their friends, but offering grooming and licks to a buddy is different than the focus they give to their own bodies. <br />
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Your veterinarian may ask you about licking or chewing, and they do this because it isn't typically a normal behavior. Dogs who pay this kind of attention to their paws are likely suffering from some kind of allergy, and their paws are itchy. With excessive licking, they may become raw and irritated, and will likely "bronze". Bronzing is easy to see in our white dogs, because their fur turns to the color of tea. Their saliva causes these changes, and if they stop licking (are cured of the source of the itch), the bronzing will go away.<br />
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Seeing bronzing is a sure sign of excessive licking, whether it be around their mouths, their paws, or their abdomen. If you do not notice your dog licking much, he or she may be doing it more when you are not home and if you notice discoloration of fur like this, have your vet talk to you about ruling out allergies.<br />
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In addition to this unwanted attention to their paws, if you notice itchy ears or reoccurring ear infections, allergies are a likely culprit. (Keeping in mind there are *many* things which can irritate our dogs ears, such as baths, excessive hair in the canal, and swimming, to name a few). <b>The only *real* way to determine if it's an allergy is to have a DVM do allergy testing. </b> It's just like how they do it in humans, where a patch of fur is shaved and irritants are injected under the skin to isolate what they are allergic to. Not all general practice DVMs may do this, but they can refer you to a dermatologist.<br />
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Some of the most common allergens for dogs are dust, fleas, grass, pollen, and certain proteins they are consuming in their foods. Based on my experience and conversations with veterinarians, some dogs who never had a particular allergic reaction to, say, cow, can develop one after a couple of years eating the same protein. Your vet may recommend trying a new protein (anything else.. fish, chicken, etc.) for *no less* than 2 months to see if you see an improvement. (Keep in mind that buffalo and cow are essentially the same protein). Switching for less than 2 months won't give their body enough time to respond. If you do this, WATCH YOUR SNACKS.. make sure the correct protein is also within your snacks, not just their main meals.<br />
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While some dogs have an allergic reaction to vaccines, this *won't* be why you see this licking. If you dog is allergic to vaccine, symptoms of that will show up the day of the injection and present, most commonly, as a swollen face. (Anything other than being tired following a vaccine should be cause for concern and you should call your vet immediately). <br />
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Our pups spend their entire lives on their feet! We need to take any possible discomfort very seriously, whether it be allergens or even overgrown toe nails. Always be cognisant of the surfaces they are walking on, especially in extreme cold and heat. With winter coming, beware of salt placed on slippery surfaces, as this can irritate their feet as well. In the winter, dogs are also more prone to pad injuries, because the ground is covered in leaves or snow, hiding lawn edgings and other potentially harmful items.<br />
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That being said, if you notice your dog licking or chewing, exam their paws. Be sure to look closely between all their "toes", and ensure no nails are overgrown and rubbing into their pads. If you have ruled out injury or irritation from a foreign object, take them into the vet. It won't GO AWAY without a change in diet or reduction of allergens, and will likely grow worse and more irritated and possibly infected. Dogs can be placed on medications to help manage allergies, just like us.<br />
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As with all things, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and putting off addressing even things which seem minor save us a lot of money in the long run, not to mention the comfort of our best friends which is always paramount to anything else. <br />
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Peter is a small, mixed breed dog estimated to be between 5-7 years old. He came to us from a cruelty seizure in Texas: <b><a href="http://coloradogreatpyreneesrescue.blogspot.com/2012/09/texas-hoardingcruelty-seizure-dogs.html" target="_blank">Original Seizure Blog</a></b></div>
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The rescuers who passed this sweet boy to us thought he was Pyrenees mix, but he is very petite (50 pounds) and looks like a minature lab/akbash mixed dog. <b style="color: blue;">He <u>was</u> heartworm positive, but received his treatment and is now in recovery!</b> <i><b>(Thank you to a very special woman who paid for that entire cost herself.. she knows who she is)</b></i><br />
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<i><b>When we met Peter, he was infested with horrible, huge ticks. He was shy and afraid, and behaved as if he had never even been outside before. It broke our hearts, but not for long.. because he is doing so well! </b></i></div>
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He has made great strides in coming out of his shell! In his first foster home, he showed some confusion about where to potty, but in his new foster he has been an angel! He uses the doggie door and is a perfect gentleman! He paws his foster mom for snuggles, and is happy and enthusiastic. He can still be shy at times, but the world is a big, huge place he hasn't properly experienced before! <u><b>She can't say enough amazing things about him! </b></u> <i>He doesn't bark, chew, nothing naughty at all!</i> She says he is the easiest foster she has ever had! He is great on a leash and great in the car.<br />
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He is up-to-date on core vaccines, neutered, and received blood work before his heartworm treatment which revealed him to be internally healthy. </div>
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<u>His ideal home isn't unlike that for many dogs:</u> love, attention, and the time to dedicate to keeping his activity low for the next few months as he continues to recover from being heartworm positive. <i>The family will also need to understand he is an older pup, who will need regular vet visits. </i>This is true about all dogs, but our older dogs should be seeing a doc twice a year. Peter <b>also needs a dental</b>, as we believe he has spent years locked in a kennel. He has chewed away at his canine teeth, and his other teeth are not healthy and will likely require several teeth to be removed down the line. </div>
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He is a sweet, gentle soul who has a second chance at life, if there is someone out there able to provide that for him. We are hoping there is someone out there with the time and love to give Peter the life he has never known. <b>He is amazing with all forms of life.. other dogs, cats, and humans.</b> He really just is looking for his soul mate family, and he believes they are out there somewhere!</div>
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<br />CGPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07268814984673253243noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980733942484122059.post-20502245819294306392012-09-18T21:06:00.001-06:002015-06-12T14:41:36.262-06:00Available for Foster and Adoption: Paulie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;">Hi! Paulie came to us from Texas, where his life was saved by the generous offer from a foster home! Please read his original story, and a note from his foster mom, and let us know if you can write the final, happy chapter of his life! <b>Paulie is a neutered, healthy male mixed breed dog, estimated to be over between 5-7 years old. <span style="color: blue;">He is currently in foster, but needs a new foster home due to the upcoming travel of his current foster home!</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">"Paulie is a very special dog that will need very special people/person to love him!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-style: normal;">My understanding is that he came from an abusive situation, yet </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">Paulie is maybe the sweetest dog I have fostered to date. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">He is greatly appreciative of every, single small act of kindness he is given-
from a tidbit of a treat to a good scratching behind the ears...<span style="font-style: italic; text-decoration: underline;">once</span> you gain his trust, of course. Gaining Paulie's trust <span style="font-style: italic;">will </span>take a bit of time but is proved possible! Once he trusts you, you are golden. </span></span></div>
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precious dog has a perfectly clean bill of health! I think Paulie will
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">He's been around small children and other dogs and is perfectly behaved. He does not have an aggressive bone in his body. </span>100% potty trained - never an accident! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">Also, side note...he likes to make a nest of socks if you happen to have them laying around. </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">He is very gentle and sneaky about it though- haha!</span></span></div>
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Henry's long chapter of rescue, medical treatment, and finally finding a forever home has come to a close... Henry went home to his "forever family" yesterday! Henry will live his wonderful life in the care of a family who adopted a Great Pyrenees girl from Dawn a couple of years ago. Experienced with the breed and willing to take on a deaf dog, we knew that Henry had found his perfect home the day he met them. Henry had never tried to play with anyone, before. Upon meeting his potential new "sister" dog, he play-stanced and loved her. He also thought it quite appropriate to make himself at home that day, wandering the yard and feeling it was "his" home to enter and explore. His potential family worked with us through weeks and weeks of care, showing great patience, as they waited to learn this wonderful boy could be theirs. I don't know who is luckier, them or Henry.<br />
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He was in rescue with us for quite some time. We had no idea what medical conditions Henry came with, only that he stared at us from behind the shelter bars and said, "I'm a good boy. Can you make the pain stop?" The shelter said he was mean, and when he met us he said, "I'm not. I'm just smart and I know who I can trust." Never raising an eyebrow, or retracting from a hug, Henry stepped forward and told us that he was amazing. The shelter prepared us for an aggressive dog, and he welcomed us with a head nudge and a plea for more kisses.<br />
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Henry received AMAZING donations that <u><b>SAVED HIS LIFE.</b></u> Through all your generous support, his ear surgery was paid for, as well as all his other diagnostics to ensure he was fully healthy. We didn't know what we were going to do: this amazing dog we rescued, no money in the bank, but we had to say "yes" to treating him. We were afraid we'd never find the money.. and then came YOU.<br />
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Henry's story is filled with many, many names. Names of so many who gave so much, to help pay his bills and offer moral support. Sometimes people can question, "Why spend so much money to save 1 dog?" <i><b>Our answer: Every great dog is worth saving.</b></i><br />
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He was, and will always be, the reason people rescue. An amazing boy.. smart, affectionate. Perfect. The only thing not perfect about Henry was his history.. a stray who found himself in a shelter facing a grim fate. A dog who wandered as a stray with ears so badly infected that he could hardly remember life without pain. A skinny dog, who perhaps never knew what it felt like to feel full.<br />
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We would do it all, all over again, even if someone told me he only had 1 week left to live. He is amazing, and he deserves to know a painless life full of love. I wish a picture could capture his spirit, his courage, his forgiving nature. Henry knew pain for years, and still never refused a kiss to his painful head.. never refused a hug from a baby. He trusted us to ensure his life would be forever changed, forever improved. <br />
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I wish we could all be more like Henry.<br />
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Thank you, THANK YOU, to everyone who supported saving this precious life. We will NEVER forget your support and generosity.<br />
<br />CGPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07268814984673253243noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980733942484122059.post-25803979038694794692012-09-02T21:13:00.000-06:002015-06-12T14:41:17.493-06:00Texas Hoarding/Cruelty Seizure Dogs Arrive to Denver! "Peter and Paulie's Story"<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"I was nervous at first, but now I knew it was okay to smile!"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"I can't wait to see what my life holds for me now!"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"I'm a dainty, friendly guy!"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"My new foster is taking me to the groomer! I can't wait!"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"The next time I walk through these doors, I will be heart worm negative!"</td></tr>
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"All we know is that we lived with someone who had *way* too many other doggies, and our health was neglected. We all had fleas and ticks, not to mention nearly all of my brothers and myself have heartworm disease. A few really nice people down in Texas, where we're from, met us at the shelter after other people came and loaded us all up in crates. Some of my family I never ever saw again. The locals told me that we were all great boys, and that they would work really hard to make it sure we didn't have to go to sleep. They found nice people up in Denver who said they could take me and my brother! I met them today, and they took us for a ride in their van to the doctor's office. My brother, who they called Paulie, met this wonderful woman who put her in her car and said goodbye. They said he is going into "foster home", but that I have to wait until the worms in my heart are gone.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"That's my brother, Paulie, in his new foster home!"</td></tr>
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We were both a little shy when the nice Denver people got us, Paulie is a little more brave than me, but we are both so sweet and just want to snuggle and be loved. I don't know if Paulie is *really* my brother, but I think I have known him for a really long time. The lady today told me that she was going to tell me the same thing she told this other dog she called Henry.. she said that 'now that I met them, I didn't have to worry anymore.'<br />
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I have a wonderful foster home lined up, and I can't wait to meet her! First I need to spend some time at the doctor's office so they can do some tests and get rid of the worms in my heart. I can't wait to know what it feels like to be healthy again!<br />
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Me and Paulie are both great dogs, we didn't deserve this and we can't wait to become a member of someone's new family forever!"<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Paulie & Peter are new to rescue and under evaluation.</span></b> They will be made ready for adoption when their health and behaviors are established and they've had time to adjust and get well!<br />
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We had overwhelming emotional support in our efforts to get them here. They came a long way, and so many people were moved by their story and that of their other brothers & sisters. These dogs were truly facing death and the Pyr rescue down in Texas really wasn't going to stand by and let that happen. All the rescues down there are full, and they went to great personal and financial lengths to transport these guys up to us! <b style="color: blue;"> THANK YOU, Texas rescuers Eileen, George, and Dusteen!</b><br />
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If you'd like to donate money to help pay for Peter's heart worm treatments, <b><span style="color: red;">or donate to all our worthy dogs in need in general,</span></b> please call with a credit card or mail a check "For Great Pyrenees Rescue/Peter" to:<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Animal Health Care Specialists</span></b><br />
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<li>6701 Washington St</li>
<li>Denver, CO 80229</li>
<li>Phone: (303)288-6800</li>
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CGPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07268814984673253243noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980733942484122059.post-8995900357901441562012-08-29T20:15:00.000-06:002012-08-31T23:06:41.739-06:00"Someone named me Henry"<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"I can't wait to get outta' here. I'm tired of hospitals!"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"I rest my head on the nice lady's leg when she visits me in the hospital"</td></tr>
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Many of our blog readers are familiar with our friend, Henry. Henry came into rescue over a month ago. The past month has been tumultuous..<br />
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We knew that Henry stood a 50/50 chance of his ears not being able to be 'saved'. His infection when we got him out of the shelter had been there *for years*, doing what we know not to be unrepairable damage. We all tried hard.. fosters, doctors.. <i><b>but it has been determined our sweet Henry does need surgery to remove both of his ear canals.</b></i> This will naturally render him deaf, but will spare him a life of ear infections, pain, and discomfort. Henry is a strong guy, and he was also likely fully deaf before coming into our rescue, just due to the amount of inflammation and infection.<br />
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Henry's surgery will cost just under $2000.00. I wondered tonight, <i>if we had known it would have cost this much money to save Henry when we first met him at the shelter, would we have rescued him? </i>The answer: <b><span style="color: blue;">YES.</span></b> He is amazing, and he deserves to know happiness. But, <b>we need help.</b><br />
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Naturally no rescue can afford this kind of care. In order to save dogs like Henry, we must rely on donations in order to make it happen. If you can help Henry, please do.. all money will go directly to his care. If for some miracle we raise more money than needed, it will roll into our next great dog in need of great care. Unfortunately there are so many out there!<br />
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Send a check to:<br />
"Animal Health Care Specialists".. just say it's "For Henry"<br />
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<li>6701 Washington St</li>
<li>Denver, CO 80229</li>
<li>Phone: (303)288-6800</li>
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OR.. call and give them a credit card over the phone. Again, just say it's for Henry's surgery. They will know what you are calling for!<br />
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Thank you.. please share.<br />
<i style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-size: large;">"Saving one dog will not change the world, but surely for that one dog the world will change forever"</span></i><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i style="color: #073763;"><a href="http://coloradogreatpyreneesrescue.blogspot.com/2012/07/dog-d301-henry-available-for.html" target="_blank">Henry's Original Story</a> </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i style="color: #073763;">8/31 Update!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i style="color: #073763;">Henry's surgery has been completed on both of his ears. He did wonderful under anesthesia both times, and recovered smoothly. I was able to be there with him today for his 2nd procedure. His inner ear was revealed to be very unhealthy, squelching any concerns we had over whether we had made the right decision to do the surgery. His ears were left to get diseased for *years*, and now, once he is healed, he will know a painless life for the first time. His spirit remains unchanged: he is happy, affectionate, and didn't seem to mind too much over the whole thing. After his 2nd ear was done today, he was READY TO GO! He tried to hard to leave! I can't wait to see how an amazing dog becomes even that more amazing when he's not walking around in pain every day. Thank you to all who have supported our choice to rescue him, and who also have donated to his care. You are all amazing people! He still needs more fund raising, but we know we can get there. </i></span></div>
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CGPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07268814984673253243noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980733942484122059.post-22835532916397567542012-08-14T21:56:00.000-06:002012-08-14T21:56:55.211-06:00Can you Foster? <div style="text-align: center;">
There are some dogs down in Texas who really need some help. <u><b>We cannot take them into our rescue unless we have a foster home for them to go to.</b></u> We do not have a wide foster base, but we'd love to save even just a couple of these babies. Please read their story. <i> Please share their story. </i> Please look at their faces and really consider if you have room in your home. If you can foster, please let us know.. you may be able to save a life.<br /> Never let the background of a dog deter you; dogs are forgiving, and Pyrenees retain their gentle and forgiving nature through the worst of circumstances.</div>
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dogs are all part of a <b>cruelty seizure </b>by Killeen Animal Control. They
were rescued from a hoarding environment with <b>very bad living
conditions</b>. <i>These dogs are available to rescue only. </i>Many of them are
shy but <u><b>not</b></u> aggressive. They are considered URGENT. They need out ASAP
or <u><b>they will be euthanized. </b></u>We are overloaded at KAC. I believe all of
them have been de-wormed and given a first round of shots. They have
also been heartworm tested. I believe some are neg and some are
positive. But like I said, if the rescue is interested in any of them,
let me know and I can get more info. For now, here are the pictures. I
believe there are 7 pictured that need placement asap" </div>
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CGPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07268814984673253243noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980733942484122059.post-73828395167507824472012-08-13T22:28:00.002-06:002012-08-15T06:36:27.821-06:00Volunteers Needed!Do you love Great Pyrenees? Of course you do.. who doesn't? <i><b>The only people not completely mesmerized by this breed are only those who have yet to meet one.. </b></i><br />
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Our goal is to offer rescue and re-homing for Great Pyrenees and Great Pyrenees mixed breeds. In addition to that very basic goal, we desire to offer tremendous support during the process, and optimal owner education and guidance. We want to find *pyrfect* homes for these dogs! They have been through a lot, many of them, and they deserve the <u><b>proper care and time it takes </b></u>to re-home and have it truly be *forever* this time.<br />
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We are currently only 3 volunteers strong, and there are 2 things we need to grow. We need <b>MORE FOSTERS HOMES</b> first and foremost, and secondly we need <b>more volunteers</b>. Volunteering doesn't need to mean every moment not spent at your job is spent supporting rescue. Any help is welcome.<br />
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<u>Currently we need volunteers in a few important capacities:</u> home visits for adopters and fosters, reference calls, and moving the dogs around. Rescue dogs need trips to the vet, and transport between foster homes and potential adopters. We also need occasional support to transport donations such as dog food and other items, as well as meeting a transport that is rescuing them from a shelter.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Look at my great nose! You may not be seeing it today if it weren't for rescue!"</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<br />CGPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07268814984673253243noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980733942484122059.post-82888408698886261542012-07-30T16:19:00.000-06:002012-08-22T17:27:01.263-06:00Franklin - Adopted!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Arrived - 8/4/12</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is me with my new foster sisters! This is basically what I do all day...just hang out! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I am told that I have BEAUTIFUL eyes! I'm not really an attention hog either, but my foster sisters are and I don't get mad at them at all for it.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I have some long legs! But who doesn't like tall, dark (er, white), and handsome!? </td></tr>
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This sweet guy was in a pretty scary shelter about 4 hours south of Denver. Most of the time dogs in that shelter rarely make it out, and Franklin only had a few days left when we heard about him. A volunteer from another rescue was down at the shelter and saw this handsome face. He was sitting behind those rusty bars, but as soon as he saw her smiling face, he just lit up! His little tail started wagging (see blur in picture below) and his butt was wiggling as fast as it could.</div>
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That volunteer contacted us and asked us if we had room for this guy! She didn't know much about him, not really even his gender at that point, just that he was a sweet boy and needed out of there! We were able to find out that Franklin (as we named him after we found out his gender) was indeed a young male.</div>
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<i>We named him Franklin after Missy Franklin, Colorado native, who won her first gold medal on the day we heard about him.</i></div>
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We were able to get Franklin out of there and into an awesome foster home yesterday, 8/4/12!! He has an appointment with the vet this week for his exam and neuter surgery. At first glance, we think he is about 1.5 - 2 years old and probably a Pyr/Akbash mix. He has a shorter coat like an akbash, but those great Pyr eyes, nose, and ears.</div>
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Franklin's foster mom says that he is the most perfect boy ever!! This is what she has to say about him:</div>
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I spent two hours at Wash Park with him and my other foster... He is as close to perfect as you could get... such a good looking boy too! I think he cannot be more than 1.5 yrs. Great with all dogs, kids, people... very chill and seems a little passive...whoever adopts this boy is going to be stoked!</blockquote>
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Franklin is doing wonderfully in his new foster home! He gets along great with everyone - people and dogs. He is quite a bit underweight, only weighing about 70# right now, but his foster mom is working on "fattening him up"! He is just an angel, and really a perfect pup! He loves to go romp in the yard with his foster sisters, but doesn't beg for attention and would rather just"hang out" with everyone. Whoever adopts Franklin won't be disappointed!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Sometimes she loves me SO MUCH she never leaves me alone, but I don't really seem to care :]</td></tr>
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Jerzee and his PYRfect new family - Henry, Lane, and AJ the Golden Retriever!!</div>
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Henry, Lane, & AJ drove all the way down to Brighton, CO from Casper, WY and back in one day to meet and adopt our sweet Jerzee boy! He is one lucky pup and will be enjoying a big grassy yard, his new playmate, and lots of grandchildren to play with! Thank you so much Lane & Henry for giving this boy the life and attention he deserves!<br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Hi my name is Jerzee! I am looking for a new home with someone who has the time for a little puppy guy like myself! My family bought me when I was just an itty bitty fluff-ball from some store in the mall - they said I'm a Great Pyrenees, but I think I might have some Golden Retriever in me, which just means I might "listen" a little better than your average Pyr - who knows! I'm not quite sure what happened but my daddy moved out and away to California for a new job and was suppose to take me with him, but I guess he couldn't find anywhere that allowed doggies my size. Right now I am really skinny like only 61#, but I am going to be a pretty big guy when I'm all grown up!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My mommy has 3 human sons and 2 other smaller doggies that keep her very busy and she doesn't have time to take care of me anymore now that daddy is gone.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I get along with the other 2 small doggies I live with (they are only 10# each), and every time I see another doggie when we are out walking I am really, really nice. I have never met a kitty before, so I don't know if I would like those things or not, but I tell you what...I really love kids...like all of them! I have never been mean to anyone before - doggies or people!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I am still very much a puppy and I really need someone to tell me what I am and am not suppose to do because right now I sometimes like to chew on things (like your shoes - they are my favorite!) and I like to dig holes, but I just call them "yard art." I really love to snuggle and cuddle and I'm kinda of giant and fluffy so I could be like your very own doggie pillow! I like to give people hugs sometimes, but for the most part I am a pretty chill kinda guy and really just want to be with you and love you forever and ever and ever!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Mommy says she is really sad to see me go and that she wishes she had time to give me the time and attention that I deserve. I told her that's okay, that the nice people at the rescue said they would make sure I went to the most PYRfect home possible!</span></div>
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We just picked Jerzee up from his family around 12:30. In the few hours that we have him, he has been an absolute ANGEL! We took him to the dog park with another Pyr (in the small section of the park) to see how they interacted. While we were there he was very curious about the dogs on the other side of the fence, so we let him go over and meet them. He met several dogs of all ages, sizes, and breeds and did absolutely wonderful with all of them. It seems that he hasn't had a lot of human attention as he is a bit shy around people at first (even though he does fabulous with other dogs), but he has warmed up quite a bit and has found one of Reg's (my Pyr) little toys that he really likes and has been carrying it around with him.</div>
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He could definitely use a puppy training class as he doesn't really know much in the ways of "sit," "down," or "come." If I had to guess, he would do just fine with kitties...he has no interest at all in squirrels or bunnies and is pretty calm in the house. </div>
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He would definitely benefit from a playmate and an dog to look up to (he has been following Reg around and barking for play). We think he would do fine with an alpha as he is pretty submissive himself.</div>
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We will post more later. :]</div>
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</div>CGPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07268814984673253243noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980733942484122059.post-19384311445908111272012-07-14T18:56:00.003-06:002015-06-12T14:42:54.187-06:00Yazhi (Ya-zee)- Available for Foster/Adoption<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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"Hi, everyone. My name is Yazhi, which is Iroquois for "little one". My mom adopted me when I was 6 months old, and now I'm 2 1/2. My mom loves me *so much*. I am so super sweet and cuddly, and I love giving kisses. I have worked with a really good trainer (he used to train police doggies), and know sit, come, down, heel, and "load up" (to get in the car). We've also worked on barking. I'm good on a leash and I am definitely a "people person"! I love people and I love cats. I thought I didn't love other dogs, but I learned today that I do. I'm super soft and dainty, I'm definitely a smaller girl! I am suppose to be a Great Pyrenees, but my mom said the DNA test said I am a Pyr/Kuvasz mix. My mom says I am a good off-leash dog when I go hiking! I stay on the trail with her, and that definitely makes me special.<br />
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My mom hasn't had the easiest time with me, because I have been bullying some of the dogs in my life. Sometimes I like them a whole bunch for days on end, but something happens and they make me mad and I have pinned them down. My mom told Christie and Shannon that the dogs I meet are submissive dogs, and perhaps I am too alpha for them and for my mom, who struggles to be "alpha" over me. My mom has many important other dogs in her life, and she doesn't want me to stay with her anymore because I am not always nice to them. She is worried we may all hurt each other.<br />
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Having heard this, the nice girls I met today took me to Ken's house so I can play with his doggies and I could show them what a good girl I really can be. Ken's kids are all pretty "in charge", and I thought that was fine. They didn't phase me at all, and I never got upset or angry at them. I was such a good girl! Even when the one girl growled and nipped at me, I took it in stride and I didn't hold a grudge. I had fun hanging out with them today!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"This is me at 5 months old, when Dawn & Ken first rescued me!"</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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Because I am loved, I am spayed and up-to-date on shots and heartworm preventative. <b><span style="color: #134f5c;">Please let me know if you can foster me, or if you think you may be able to love me forever.</span></b> I was told that my real brother, that I came into the rescue with when I was 5 months old, lives with Shannon. His name is "Cahota" and he is a sweet boy. The lady who has my brother said she already loves me a lot, and she will do her best to find me a new home with doggies that I like, and that like me.<br />
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I think my ideal home is one where I have an alpha buddy to love me, play with me, and make sure that I stop being a bully. I just need a confident home that helps me to understand where I fit in; I had no problem being submissive today! I would love to live with someone who likes to go hiking, and who loves a best friend and wants to cuddle with me. I am pretty sensitive to visual stimuli, so it needs to be either okay that I bark at squirrels and such, or you will need to be sure they don't taunt me all day! I am so loving and sweet, and if you have a kitty I would love that, because I love kitties. If you have another dog, I just would like to meet him or her first to be sure we get along. My mom is going to donate all my food and toys, so I will be ready to make your home my new home!"<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">If you think I sound like I might be a good fit for you and your family (either to foster or adopt), please email Shannon at <a href="mailto:coloradopyr@gmail.com">coloradopyr@gmail.com</a></span></b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"I'm sad, because I think I heard someone say I needed to find a new home"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"I have so much love to give"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"The nice lady said she was holding onto me to be sure I was as sweet as I looked!"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"I didn't get mad at Annie for growling at me"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"My new friend, Annie, didn't like me at first. It didn't bother me, and I won her over with my submissive nature today"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"I got along with my new friends just great today!"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"I love giving gentle kisses!"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"I am so soft and snuggly!"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"I just like to take things in!"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Just hanging out, watching my other new dog friends"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"I'm a pretty mellow lady"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"I am so good in the car, and I jump right in!"</td></tr>
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<br />CGPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07268814984673253243noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980733942484122059.post-38735540661024902092012-07-14T14:55:00.001-06:002012-08-04T10:32:40.919-06:00The Right Way to Surrender a Dog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Surrendering a dog is an ugly business, not just for the person or family giving them up, but also for the rescue trying to facilitate helping that dog find a foster and new forever home. It occurred to Christie and I to post an article about this, because we think that those who are surrendering could benefit from understanding more about how to do it "the right way".<br />
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This is in no way to suggest we condone, <u><b>IN ANY WAY</b></u>, owner surrender, but sometimes there are exceptional cases. <i> Sometimes good people find themselves in bad situations.</i> In addition, wishing no one would surrender their dog will never make it happen. We have found that many who have contacted us for surrender do it in an unorganized manner and with little to no thought about the logistics of how the process works. If better educated, they can make the process go more smoothly and the dog can find a new home faster.<br />
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Nine times out of ten, this is what we are on the receiving end of: <i><b>email: "Hi, I have a Great Pyrenees that I need to re-home ASAP. Please contact me."</b></i> What ensues afterwards is a week's worth of emails back and forth, trying to ascertain the pertinent information about the dog, followed by another week of trying to educate the surrendering family about how the process works and what to expect. This becomes more lengthy and frustrating than it needs to be; here are some tips for those seeking to surrender their dogs:<br />
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<li><b><u>Be ready to say goodbye.</u> </b> By the time you reach out to rescue, <i>have your mind made up.</i> Let them have said <i>"goodbye" to the kids</i> and friends, and be ready to get them into rescue. <b>Have your recent health history documents ready for transfer.</b> Don't say you 'don't know where they are' or you are 'unsure of their vaccination history'. <u>Be thoughtful:</u> rescues function on donations and volunteers. You are getting rid of your dog; take the time to get them up to date on a vet visit and vaccines and have those documents on hand to give to the rescue.</li>
<li><b><u>Your rescue will want to move fast.</u> </b>There are a lot of dogs who need saving, and taking weeks on end to work on re-homing your dog takes up valuable time that can be spent saving more lives. Be <b>available to transport your dog</b> to where he or she needs to go. A rescue is taking your dog, doing a lot of work, and spending money: do not be unprepared to put some effort forth to help facilitate the transfer. "Can't you just come pick him up?". Yeah, sure... but, really? <i>Meet a rescue, at least, half-way.</i></li>
<li><u><b>Provide information right away.</b></u> If you contact someone via email, ensure it is a thorough email which details all information about the dog. <b>This part is really important.</b> Name, age, weight, sex, temperament, interactions with children/cats/other dogs, where you live, who did you get him/her from and when, how long you can keep him (how much time do we have to re-home?), can you "foster" him/her until we find a forever home (or do they need to move out into foster ASAP), and lastly and most importantly, <i>why you are surrendering.</i></li>
<li><u><b>Be honest.</b></u> Be honest about you, your dog, and especially why you are giving them away. Without your total and complete honesty, the dog may not find it's most suitable new home. Think about the next family: you told the rescue it's fine with cats, but he's not.. and he bites the next family's pet. You're afraid if you say "they are not good with kids" that the rescue won't take them.<i> So what? </i> They likely will anyway, but now they will be placed in a home with no children. When you answer the question about why you are giving them away, consider the dog, <b>not your reputation</b>. This is important in understanding the next suitable home. If you are getting rid of your dog because you just don't like him anymore, just say it. If it's a serious behavioral issue, it is irresponsible not disclose it. <i>Don't worry about what "we're" going to think, because it doesn't matter.</i> <b>What matters is saving the dog and getting them into a new home.</b></li>
<li><u><b>Don't expect control over the situation.</b></u> You decided to surrender, so do it fast and do it right and do it honestly. People surrender and often request to personally select their foster or their next forever home. If that is your level of desired involvement, don't ask a rescue for help re-homing, rather do it yourself (unless you adopted from a Rescue, because re-homing yourself is in <span style="color: red;">violation of your contract</span>). You could be a great, amazing, caring person.. but bottom line, you made the wrong choice when you adopted your dog: <b>leave the next choice for a home to the experts.</b></li>
<li><u><b>Have some money put aside for this surrender.</b></u> It is courteous and right (and required by most rescues) that when you surrender, you make a donation to the rescue who is taking them. <i>It shows you have integrity. </i>This will help the charitable, volunteer-run group pay for dog food and other expenses in the short term. Hand over all toys, remaining food, and any other items you purchased for this dog previously. </li>
<li><u><b>If you think you should surrender your dog, you probably should. </b></u> We get emails from people who are unsure and share many nervous, emotional emails about the process. If you are looking for advice on how to *keep* your dog, contact us. Advice on behavior, etc. is always freely given: <i>we want you to keep your dog. </i>However, <b>the right dog owner for that dog will *never* have surrender cross their mind.</b> I truly believe if it even comes into your thought process, then it's probably a good sign that you need to surrender them. </li>
<li><u><b>Last and definitely not least, if you adopted your dog from a rescue <span style="color: red;">YOU MUST SURRENDER YOUR THEM BACK TO THE RESCUE YOU ADOPTED THEM FROM.</span></b></u><span style="color: red;"> </span>All rescues have a contract that you signed, where you legally committed to doing this. Do not surrender to a shelter or other rescue, and do not re-home them yourselves. In the instance you decide it is no longer going to be your dog, it becomes the "property" (bad word) of the rescue who originally provided him or her to you. <u><b>Be a person of your word.</b></u></li>
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Be thoughtful, considerate, and loving during this process. <b>You owe it to this dog to give him or her every bit of you in those last days or weeks.</b> You promised to keep him or her and love them forever, and you are now breaking your promise. No matter how well and perfectly this re-homing is made for a dog, it takes an emotional toll. <i><b>They loved you, believed in you, and gave you their heart. </b></i> Now, they are out and they don't know what they did. They will miss you, and they will never understand. Take care of their health, communicate with the rescue appropriately and honestly, and be willing to sacrifice some gas money to get them where they need to go. You will feel much better about your role in the surrender if you take all the appropriate steps.<br />
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<br />CGPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07268814984673253243noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980733942484122059.post-54100716917817888362012-07-12T16:59:00.000-06:002012-07-12T16:59:08.801-06:00Vaccines and Your Dog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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While we've mentioned certain diseases on this blog previously, it occurred to me that we never really just plainly talked about them as a whole. It can be confusing: what you need and when and why, what is required by law, or what kind of a schedule your dog should be on. Please note that different veterinarians will make different recommendations for your dog's particular age and health status, and also based on their lifestyle. During those "puppy" series, there may also be some differing recommendations. Always bear in mind that medicine is a <i>constantly evolving arena,</i> when it comes to new studies and illnesses. This article is meant to be a general guideline to help you get a better understanding of the recommendation that I am most familiar with at this time. *As with all things* when it comes to your dog, seek <b>advice and guidance from your veterinarian</b> and use all other sources of information as general guidelines.<br />
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<u><b>Rabies:</b></u></div>
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This vaccine is <u>required by law</u>, and it is only viewed as legal if administered by a veterinarian. Our dogs get this vaccine for the first time around age 16 weeks. If your puppy is on a schedule of visiting the vet 3 times for a vaccination series, this vaccine would occur at your last visit. <b> For vaccines in general</b>, <b>puppies get vaccinated at 6-8 weeks, then 10-12 weeks, then at about 16 weeks. </b> After their first shot, they will return in 1 year for another, that will be good for one more year. After that, if they visit on time when each vaccine is due, it will turn into a 3 year vaccine. It is the same vaccine given, but the theory is that after we build that initial immunity with those first 2, one-year shots, they will only need the shot every 3 years to maintain vaccinated status. This is considered a "core" vaccine, meaning one you really must get, beside the fact it is illegal if you don't.<br />
<a href="http://coloradogreatpyreneesrescue.blogspot.com/2011/07/truth-about-rabies.html">More on Rabies</a><br />
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<u><b>Distemper:</b></u><br />
This is referred to as the "Distemper Combo" vaccine. It can be abbreviated many ways, one of them being DHLPP. This vaccinates against Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parvo virus, and Parainfluenza. It can also be just DHPP, as often Leptospirosis can be separated out from this vaccine and given separately. This is also a core vaccine like Rabies, though not required by law. Your puppy will get this shot 3 times, at each of those 3 puppy vaccine visits mentioned above. After the last shot at 16 weeks, they will get the shot again in 1 year. After that, they will get that vaccine every 3 years.<br />
<a href="http://coloradogreatpyreneesrescue.blogspot.com/2011/08/what-is-distemper.html">More on Distemper</a><br />
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If not included in your veterinarian's Distemper combo vaccine, this will stand alone as it's own shot. Alone, it is not considered a core vaccine, though it makes a lot of sense, especially for dogs in Colorado who have such an active outdoors lifestyle. This vaccine can be given as puppies over two visits with the other puppy visits, and then it is given annually. It is only good for 1 year each time. If your dog is an adult who never received it, they will get an initial shot which will need to be boostered a few weeks later. From there, it becomes an annual visit.<br />
<a href="http://coloradogreatpyreneesrescue.blogspot.com/2011/07/normal-0-false-false-false-en-us-x-none.html">More on Leptospirosis</a><br />
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This is commonly referred to as the "Kennel Cough" vaccine, and while it's not a core vaccine, it's the one that boarding and day care facilities will require. Your pup may receive this twice during their puppy visits, and most facilities will ask for proof of vaccination every 6 months. If you are not boarding or taking him to day care, your vet may just booster this once a year. This vaccine can be given intranasally (liquid squirted into their nostrils) *or* via the typical injection.<br />
<a href="http://coloradogreatpyreneesrescue.blogspot.com/2011/06/understanding-canine-kennel-cough.html">More on Bordetella</a><br />
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Your veterinarian may make recommendations for others, such as Canine Influenza (a newer disease in dogs) or Lyme's disease, which is a very standard vaccine for dogs living in the Northeast. <br />
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Vaccines are given, with the exception of intranasal Bordetella, as subcutaneous injections. This means your vet or tech lifts their skin and injects the liquid just under the surface of their skin. They use a very small needle, and it causes very little pain or discomfort. The injection itself is only about 1 milliliter of fluid. They will often give each vaccine in different locations on your dogs body, so in the event of an allergic reaction, they will know which vaccine caused it. Allergic reactions are possible, but on the whole vaccines are well-tolerated. They all can cause some sleepiness afterwards, and this is normal. What to look for to understand a potential allergic reaction would be things like extreme lethargy and/or face swelling. If your dog acts anything other than "a little tired", call your clinic immediately. <br />
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To dispel some myths I've heard from time to time, there is *no* vaccine that you give one time that works forever. I've unfortunately met owners who thought that "they were vaccinated" meant it was done and over after one visit and shot. There is also no vaccine against Heartworm Disease; you use your once monthly oral tablets for this. Animals *can* get a sarcoma (tumor) from vaccinations, but this is the exception, not the rule. If you are concerned about the risk factor to your pet, discuss all these concerns with your vet. Your dog is *not* vaccinated the minute they get an injection. If you vaccinate your pup for Leptospirosis today, and they drink from a contaminated puddle tomorrow, they may very well get the disease. A body takes time to respond to the vaccine and build immunity. Ask your veterinarian about the time frame they are comfortable with for your dog, before you expose them to contagions. It is not wrong or uncommon for your doctor to hold off on vaccines if your dog is sick. If their bodies are busy fighting something else off, it may make sense to let their bodies do just that, before introducing another job for it to do. The last myth: older dogs don't need vaccines. It is potentially quite the contrary. I've met owners who felt like their dog "lived all this time" and never got "anything", and they must be immune "by now". Never mistake lack of previous exposure to immunity: they are not immune unless they are vaccinated. We tend to think of Parvo and Distemper as puppy diseases, because they do get them the most. They get them the most because their immune systems are not fully developed. Just like in humans, as we age, our immune systems become weak. Our older dogs are again at risk of diseases when they are immuno-compromised. I once asked a vet what was the oldest dog he ever met with Distemper. His answer: 10 years old.<br />
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Vaccines are not expensive, but treating the illness they get if they are not vaccinated is. Even if you believe your animal to be one with little exposure to other animals, they are still at risk. Believe your doctor when they explain that your puppy is "under-vaccinated" until they have received their 3rd and final round of "puppy shots". I think it's important to understand how immunity works, and never take risks. <br />
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After an overwhelming response from our previous CGPR adopters, Bella found her forever home and was adopted last night by a couple who adopted Juno (formerly Paris) from CGPR in April of 2010!</div>
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Bella will enjoy her new humans, doggie-sister, and a big fenced back yard where she can romp around and play </div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">we think she will be a VERY happy pup!</span></div>
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<b>Thank you Kevin & Jeryl for giving this special girl a FURever home!</b></div>
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She might miss her foster-sister Annie though...</div>
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This is me!</div>
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I already know how to sit pretty for a treat!!</div>
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Hi, my name is Bella. I used to live on this big farm in Agate, CO with my family, little humans, and doggie friend...well, at least I thought they were my family, but then one day they packed up and left me and the other doggie and the horses at the farm. I thought they forgot me, because I didn't think they'd ever come back. One day they did come back.. but only to get some of the horses they left. I ran and ran after their car, but I couldn't catch them, so I was just left there to fend for myself. I don't know why they would abandon me like that.</div>
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These nice people at one of the other farms started feeding me, so I would come around and hang out with them. They fed me really good stuff, like chicken! They knew I needed a family, so they called a rescue to see if they could take me. Well, they did! Now I just need a family that will love me forever and never, never leave me or give me up again!</div>
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I am a really, really sweet little girl! I am probably only like 8 months old, and I get along with other doggies. I have never met a kitty, but I really like to chase bunnies, so I think I might like to chase a kitty too. I like little humans too, as long as they are gentle and sweet to me. I am a typical Pyr, in that I need to be on a leash or in a secured fenced area at all times because I kinda' think the whole world is my backyard that I need to protect. The nice people at the farm had to catch me so the rescue people could come get me, and I got out of the kennel and didn't come back until the next day, so I need someone committed to having me on a leash or in a secure backyard!</div>
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All this transportation and rescue stuff has really exhausted me</div>CGPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07268814984673253243noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980733942484122059.post-86798447026139054952012-07-10T18:51:00.002-06:002012-07-10T18:52:30.343-06:00Success Story - Abbie!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b>"She is the sweetest dog we have ever owned. I LOVE her" -L. Kelly (owner)</b></div>
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Abbie with her girl :]</div>
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Abbie has come so far from this skinny, homeless pup</div>CGPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07268814984673253243noreply@blogger.com0