Showing posts with label dog rescue. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dog rescue. Show all posts
Friday, March 20, 2015
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Responsible Pit Bull owner
The following is 'borrowed' from their Facebook page.
"Pit Happens" Rescue · 7,717 like this
Tuesday at 2:51pm · Pit Bull only programs
Today there was a question brought up in regards to a
post that I shared. Honestly never really thought about the reasoning. Perhaps
it’s because I have seen just how over crowded these shelters are with our
beloved Pit Bull and Pit Bull mixes. (The average person may not be aware of
the staggering statistics.) Someone wanted to know why there always seems to be
programs out there to help get them spayed/neutered for low cost or even
sometimes free. Why are they the only type of dog that seems to have these
programs?
Simple answer is this – there is by far more Pits and Pit
mixes in the shelters (and in homes) than probably any other dog breed/type at
this time. The other dog that comes close (especially in the California
shelters) is the Chihuahua. Sadly many get these dogs because it’s a fad at the
time. Perhaps they see that cute little Chi movie and think that’s the breed
for them. Or someone falls for the stereotype and thinks they will make a cool
looking thug wannabe if they get a pit bull. Sadly many of these dogs get
dumped after the novelty wears off, some are overbred to meet the demands of
said fad. Not only do the offspring often end up in shelters but once their parents
have served their purpose they too are dumped.
These situations are why we have so many issues within the shelters and
rescues all over.
The way the animal community (shelters, rescues, donors, charities,
etc) are trying to combat this never ending problem is to initiate programs for
everyone (not just low income families) to be able to be the responsible
pit bull owner and get their pits fixed. As many know there are several
beneficial reasons for having your dogs sterilized.
Besides, let’s face it too many dogs
(especially pits) in this word are looking for a home.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Buy an awesome shirt and support awesome cause
When you're in the rescue world (especially with Pit Bulls) you see some horrendous things. However, when the very people that should be the 'rescuers' are allowing these horrendous things to happen to a innocent love-a-bull dog who protects those dogs? The answer thankfully in this case is another rescue. Luckily for this beautiful girl she happened to be in the right place at the right time. My dear friend and fellow Pit Bull lover, owner, and adovcate Angie Mongelli was at Woofstock 2012 this past weekend in New York and was witness to this situation. Now she is making a generous donation towards the cause. For every Romeo's Paws For A Cause' Woofstock Pit Bull shirt that's bought a portion of the proceeds is being donated to the 'Modified K9' that rescued Clara in her time of need. This poor girl has a long road ahead of her but thanks to some very loving wonderful people she has a chance.
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| This is Clara (as we now call her - new name for a new life) |
Clara's Story...
(information taken from Modified's facebook page)
Clara is a very unexpected addition to the mk9 program & family. mk9 board member Karen came across Miss Clara at yesterdays event. She was tied to a tree with a rescue that is located on Albany Post Road Montrose, NY.What caught Karen's attention was the condition Clara was in. Very much under weight, nails so long they were starting to curl, sores on both paws that are infected and the smell that came off the dog was just horrible. There were pieces of food scattered through out the dirt that surrounded her, but even in this condition Clara's tail was non stop when people would just look at her.
Karen returned to the mk9 tent and informed the rest of the group on what she saw at another rescues tent.
We approached the rescue asking a bit about Clara. We ask how long they had her and they said "4 months". We asked if she has been to a vet and why was she so thin for being with them for so long. The girl (the owners daughter) told Chelle, "yes she's been to a vet and she just doesnt like the food we give her & she won't eat". Then when asked again when the last vet visit was and she replied "I can't remember"
We asked for nail cutters to cut her nails, we were told "they cant be cut because they break to easily and will bleed".
No nail cutters were found so we asked if she could spend the day with us, she was handed over with no questions asked. We took her to a grooming tent that was at the event. They cut her nails without a sound or movement from Clara, no blood or breakage from cutting the nails either.
After the nails were cut we grabbed some Shampoo and found a hose. Took over 40 minutes and 1/2 a shampoo bottle later to get her clean!
After spending more time with Clara, seeing the sores on her paws and just how skinny she was, we all had a sit down and came up with a plan to bring Clara into our program. We don't have any available fosters at this time so Karen & Bill offered to be a temporary foster until she is fully vetted and back to good health. We will be needing a foster for Clara once she is ready to start her journey (keep an eye out for postings). So we approached the rescue again and asked them to sign a release form so Clara can come with us into our program, they did sign her over!
There is more to this that we will get into a bit later...
On a side note we come to find that Clara has been with this rescue since November of 2011 and has had one litter of puppies that we know of (age 5 months old at current date). Clara is still not spayed and they had no records they could give us at the time for her.
Clara is off to our vet Thursday (06.14.12)
We could really use the help getting this girl back on track. If you can donate to Clara's vet care please Call or send a check directly to our vet. We would very much appreciate any help we can get for this girl.
OUR VET:
Creekside Animal Hospital
(570) 298-0800
6490 Sr 309, Tunkhannock, PA 18657
When you call please make sure to tell them, "This is a donation for Modified k9's new addition" They open a little after 9am Monday - Friday
Clara's, vetting will include:
- -Heartworm test
- -Lymes test
- -All necessary vaccines that she may need
- -Spay
- -Parasite test
- -Microchip.. and anything else she may need at this time.
Thank you everyone for taking the time to read, share & donate. The last thing we expected was to rescue a pup from a "rescue". Clara's condition is UNACCEPTABLE for a group to have her as long at they did!
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Clara was taken to the vet earlier then what the doc had planned! Clara wasn't breathing properly and it concerned us greatly. So doc made some time in between surgeries to look at Clara.
Today Doc did blood work & a chest x ray.
The bad news:
Clara has an enlarged heart & lungs
Clara is heart worm positive. Doc allowed us to see a slide of the blood sample and the worms are everywhere :(
Doc started Clara on 2 forms of meds and heartworm prevention to try n stop any new worms from appearing.
We still need to do a fecal exam, a lymes exam and more blood work. Doc is holding off on her vaccines and the spay due the meds she is on now.
The good news:
We are not giving up on this girl!
The news that needs to be shared:
We at Modified k9 are NOT happy with the way Recycled Paws (Recycled Paws Rescue Birdsall) in Albany Post Road, Montrose, NY. cares for the animals they are supposedly "rescuing" !! The condition Clara was in when we came across her at this weekends event was appalling! This rescue needs to reevaluate the way they care for the lives they take on!
Heartworm can take a dogs life.
Clara still has many vets visits ahead of her.
And she is far from being "ok".
We want to thank all that have donated to Clara so far. We recieved $150 in donations. Today's vet bill came to $138 and we still have a long ways to go.If you can help us help Clara by donating please make all donations directly to:
Creekside Animal Hospital
(570) 298-0800
6490 Sr 309, Tunkhannock, PA 18657
(let them know its for modified k9 rescue dogs - Clara)
please share.
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Regular T's & Fringe T's
A portion of proceeds will be DONATED to Modified k9 for Clara's vet bill Clara's story is posted on my page & we will continue to share her updates.
Regular T's are $18.00
Fringe T's are $20.00
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Friday, June 3, 2011
Dogumentary of Tia Torres and Shorty Rossi
Found this DOGumentary of Tia Maria Torres and Shorty Rossi
It was one of Brandon Bond's youtube channels
Some old school footage of Shorty lol
Videos about Brandon Bond's rescue
No copyright infringement intended.
You can check out his channels on youtube
All or nothing tattoo, All or nothing rescue, and others...
Brandon Bond talks about his pitbull Cain
Such an awesome guy and I can't even imagine the loss he endured when Cain passed...
Cain is who inspired him to do what he does... Much like Geisha and Shorty...
Tia Torres and Brandon Bond
Also another favorite of mine is Animal Planet's "Pitbulls and Parolees" Tia is an inspiration to us Pibble rescuers and lovers. Recently I also found another awesome Pibble advoctate, Brandon Bond. He even put on a charity benefit for Tia's rescue. Here's a couple clips that I found on youtube. If you haven't checked these two awesome Pibble advocates and rescuers out yet definitely do so. I can't wait to see another season. Also hoping to get Brandon's movie. It's the one I posted recently. The one about the Vick dogs. So c'mon all you Pibble fans here's some inspiring people and stories to check out...
Pit Boss
Animal Planet's "Pit Boss" starring Shorty Rossi, his Pibbles, and his employees will be back on for another season July 16th. As a fan I'm excited and hope that you all tune in. The show is on Saturday nights at 10pm est. Be sure to check your local listings for details.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Rescue groups
There’s several different types of rescue groups right here in Maine. Some specialize in one breed. Others accept all breeds and mixes. These rescues are a small group of dedicated dog lovers. They rely on a network of foster homes where the dogs live. Therefore, there’s no specific location where the dogs can be seen. Many rescue groups do participate in adoption events where you can see some of the adoptable dogs. Some have you make an appointment with either a rescue group volunteer or the dog’s foster.
Foster homes are very important. The families are able to evaluate the dogs in a home setting. By having this precious “hands on” approach they are able to work on any health, behavior, training or social needs. Working with a dog in this setting helps prepare it for it’s new home.
The rescue has usually covered all the dog’s health needs including any medications, vaccinations, and treatments. Also the rescue dogs are spayed and neutered before they’re adopted out. Unfortunately this often puts a strain on a rescue. Their adoption fees are often higher then humane societies and shelters for this reason.
Sometimes a downside to working with a rescue group is time. If you’re in a rush for that perfect dog that may frustrate you. Sometimes there’s waiting lists. Many places don’t believe in a “first come first serve“ policy. They want to take the time to make the right match. Their goal after all is to find the dog a forever home.
If you’re a private person their process may be uncomfortable. Lengthy applications, interviews, home visits, and reference checks. Some rescues have a lot of strict policies and regulations. Often it’s much like the process of adopting a child. The thing to remember is this is for the best interest of all parties.
The best way to know if going through a rescue is for you is research. Ask around and get recommendations. Inquire and ask questions. If a rescue isn’t open to answering your questions that may raise a red flag. You can do searches online for rescues in your area. A very good source to use when looking to adopt a dog is Petfinder.
Good luck in your search for your new family member. Remember every Pit Bull that is rescued and given a new homes saves another. You have helped free up valuable space for another to be pulled into a foster home.
Foster homes are very important. The families are able to evaluate the dogs in a home setting. By having this precious “hands on” approach they are able to work on any health, behavior, training or social needs. Working with a dog in this setting helps prepare it for it’s new home.
The rescue has usually covered all the dog’s health needs including any medications, vaccinations, and treatments. Also the rescue dogs are spayed and neutered before they’re adopted out. Unfortunately this often puts a strain on a rescue. Their adoption fees are often higher then humane societies and shelters for this reason.
Sometimes a downside to working with a rescue group is time. If you’re in a rush for that perfect dog that may frustrate you. Sometimes there’s waiting lists. Many places don’t believe in a “first come first serve“ policy. They want to take the time to make the right match. Their goal after all is to find the dog a forever home.
If you’re a private person their process may be uncomfortable. Lengthy applications, interviews, home visits, and reference checks. Some rescues have a lot of strict policies and regulations. Often it’s much like the process of adopting a child. The thing to remember is this is for the best interest of all parties.
The best way to know if going through a rescue is for you is research. Ask around and get recommendations. Inquire and ask questions. If a rescue isn’t open to answering your questions that may raise a red flag. You can do searches online for rescues in your area. A very good source to use when looking to adopt a dog is Petfinder.
Good luck in your search for your new family member. Remember every Pit Bull that is rescued and given a new homes saves another. You have helped free up valuable space for another to be pulled into a foster home.
Is your dog micro chipped?
You may want to consider it. Thousands of lost and abandoned dogs are taken in by shelters and humane societies across the country each year. The sad reality is many of these animals never make it home because they couldn’t be identified. Pit Bulls are a large portion of those displaced dogs.
A simple device the size of a grain of rice could help prevent your dog from being a homeless statistic. Instead they could be one of the dogs that finds their way home safely.
Each microchip is safely implanted by injection under your dog’s skin. The process is quick and often painless. It’s described as being much like your dogs getting their vaccinations.
The chip has a unique identification number. When vets or shelters use special scanners they are able to detect if a dog has one. They can then track down a dog’s owner using a recovery service. (It’s very important to keep these files updated.)
Why Microchip?
- Permanent form of identifying your dog.
- Best way to improve the chances of your dog’s safe return.
- Tags and Collars can become unreliable (lost, stolen, broken, illegible)
- Tattoos can also become hard to read.
If you want to know where to go, the cost, or other information you can contact your vet, local shelters, or go to a local clinic event. Don’t forget the internet is also a good source for learning more.
Note - Our Pit Bull got his 24petwatch microchip in the shelter. Our Lab got her AVID microchip implanted by our vet during her spay. Many of the local clinics that do microchips use home again. Some companies such as 24petwatch let you register your chip whether it’s their brand or not. For more details check out their websites.
Friday, April 22, 2011
Puppies vs. Adults
You’re seriously considering adopting a Pit Bull. Now your question is do you want a puppy or an adult dog?
Some feel puppies are the better choice. Puppies should be considered a work in progress. Many things mold the way a puppy will turn out. Often you won’t see a dog’s true colors until after they have reached maturity. However, if you understand this and have the time and patience this may be the choice for you. Often people don’t always have the kind of time to commit to the ongoing training of a puppy.
In that case an adult dog may be better suited for you and your life style. They typically show their true personality. Their likes and dislikes. Whether it is friendly with others, whether it’s got behavior issues or quirks are often more evident. Also something else many don’t realize is adults are less likely to be adopted out. After all who can resist a cute puppy face?
Something to remember when considering shelter dogs young or old is all will need a transition period. Their housetraining, leash manners, and behavior in general may need some extra attention. Also don’t forget Pit Bulls aren’t for everyone. They are usually a high energy breed no matter the age. You have to be prepared for that. Be sure to express your wants, concerns, and needs to the shelter workers. Being open and honest about what you are looking for can help match you with the right dog for your family.
Author's Note - As an adopter of both young and older dogs I find either experience has it’s challenges and rewards. I don’t look at the age as much as I look at the chance at saving another dog’s life.
Are shelter Pit Bulls safe?
It’s important to know that these days there’s usually strict procedures in place to help protect everyone. Pit Bulls are tested using a variety of methods. If these dogs are deemed unsafe and rehab is not an option they are not adopted out.
Many adopters feel adopting from shelters is the safest way to add a dog to their family. Reputable shelters usually leave lines of communication open. If something comes up down the road they will help the adopter. Training and other helpful information is often available. With the proper screening of both dog and adopter they can live happy lives together. Some of these Pit Bulls even go on to work in fields like service, therapy, government, or military.
Take all that into consideration the next time you’re considering another family member. You can save more then one life. When you bring home your new family member you open more space in the shelter. Perhaps that buys the next dog enough time for another like you to come along and save another Pit Bull.
Author's Note - Being a Pit Bull adopter and foster I can say there is something special and unique about saving them. It’s almost as they know you saved their lives and they will devote their lives to thanking you.
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