It's Official

Herding Dog Rescue in BC is closing.
I have taken on my last dog for rescue (heard that before anyone?!) before the move. I will still foster for the shelter or for another rescue group that might need me from now until I move, but I will no longer be taking in dogs that are my sole responsibility. The move is imminent, and I need to focus on getting the dogs that are here adopted before the house goes up for sale in November. It seems like a long way off, but it isn't. These dogs take time, money, and patience to be adoptable. Phoebe has been here since December, Trixie has been here for two years coming up September (not that she is going anywhere now anyway). And with two deaf dogs with special needs there will likely be a bit of a wait for them too. The vet fund has run dry and I can no longer supplement vet bills with my own income seeing as I need to make repairs to the house before selling (and eat too plus feed all these dogs).
I will still of course be posting here about the dogs I have up for adoption, and when they have found their places I'll post stuff about training my own dogs! Imagine that! :)
Thank you everyone for your generous support over the last ten years. It means so much, and I am blessed to have been a part of so many people's lives and to be given the opportunity to learn from so many dogs. For those of you that have adopted from me, your contract still stands and I will always want and take responsibility for any dog that I have placed that may find themselves needing back into rescue. Thank you everyone!

Departures and Arrivals

Nepsa is officially adopted! Congratulations little girl, you have a home of your own (and a great one too! Thanks Mandi!)

I headed out to Kamloops this last weekend to judge an agility trial. Lots happened, it was quite the jam packed weekend! First, Nula caught a ride up from Vancouver with Pacific Coastal airlines. Support these wonderful people if at all possible!!! They transport rescue dogs for free, can you believe it? What a wonderful company. So Nula arrived safe and sound (thank you again Claudine for picking her up from the airport and letting her hang with Steve for the day!) I will post Nula's picture in a bit, she had a wonderful photo taken by the event photographer that I am just waiting to get.Then, amongst judging and running dogs Sadie was adopted out to a young couple that had filled in their application the week before (networking is great stuff!). The home visit was done and off they went with little Sadie the sheltie. And THEN, the kamloops agility folks (5 star dog training and the bow wow sisterhood) had an agility tunnel and baskets raffle and raised a WHOPPING $680 for this rescue!!!! What an amazing group of individuals. And our good friend Chris of Contact Zone Pet supplies arrived with car magnets that say "I support Rescue" as a fundraiser for me too! Totally unexpected, the support is overwhelming and I am eternally grateful (as will be the vet clinic when I arrive tomorrow with a pot 'o cash to put down on the bill!)

Dogs adopted: 2

Dogs in: 2

2 dogs in? Yes, it is deaf dog week folks! This as yet nameless fellow is due to arrive next week. He arrived on the doorstep of some kind folks who live northwest of here. About 2 years old and deaf, no one is looking for him and unfortunately he arrived at a place where apparently people often dump their unwanted pets. I also had a request from the Burnaby SPCA to take on a deaf male bc/aussie mix that unfortunately I had to say no to since I already have Nula and this guy. Please spread the word, the burnaby SPCA has a deaf BC/Aussie that needs a home as well as a very cute little red cattle dog.

Phoebe has some stories to tell too, but I will let her show you her stuff at a later date. ;)

If anyone is travelling from Vancouver to Kamloops this weekend I have a dog that needs a ride. Nula is a six year old australian shepherd who is deaf. She is an easy keeper but should be crated in case of car sickness. I need to get her to me and I just happen to be going to Kamloops this weekend so am hoping that someone would be willing to bring her up if they are coming that way anyhow. Please send me an e-mail herdingrescue @ shaw . ca (spaces removed) if you are able to help. Thank you!