Turtle Gardens Animal Rescue

Another day, another early trip to Burns Lake for Dave. Today is a neuter day – all boys, all big dogs. First is Grizz-too – a very friendly, good natured teenager who walked very nicely to the TG Bus. Then it was his brother Shadow – who also walked nicely on leash like an old hand. What very nice boys they are! They will be going to their new home tomorrow – in Houston. Their family came to see one dog but noticed how bonded the two boys are. You never see one without the other yet they are very dog social. They discussed the dogs available overnight and in the morning I received the phone call for both boys – they couldn’t separate them! So how cool is that?

Next was Wilson our scaredy dog – he is still a tad timid but coming along well. Too big to carry – he was dragged down the steps – he was wearing a harness then walked slowly down the driveway to the Bus – what a good boy. He is ready to start learning lifeskills – neuter is the first step to becoming a good family companion.

Enjoying his comfort!

Dave was soon underway and so begins another busy day at Turtle Gardens.

Today is also an update day!

First is an update from one of our Sherriff dogs – who is giving us hope that the other salukis with severe separation anxiety can find homes too! – here is Serena aka Shiela!

I just wanted to drop you a note to update you on Serena (aka Sheila) that I adopted May 12, 2008. She is one of the Sheriff dogs and is doing great. After eating a couch and my carpet she now waits very impatiently for me to come home from work. She only seem to eat dog toys and dog beds now. I am taking her through agility lessons and she really enjoys running through tunnels and going over jumps. Last week we went camping and she just laid on her blanket with Linus, my other dog while I visited with my friends. While she still has issues with quick movements and swishy sounds, she is acting like a normal dog.

As a note, what I found worked for her anxiety while I went to work was a Bach flower remedy called FEAR. It is a mixture of three remedies that help with extreme anxiety, panic attacks and high startle response. I put three drops in her water every day and gave her two drops on a cookie when I left for work. This product was able to bring down her anxiety to a level that she started to think again and was able to deal with things.

I am also working with some essential oils to help her deal with past issues. It seems to be helping.

Jolena

And now handsome, cuddly Curtis:
Hi Yvette,

I thought I’d let you know that my little sidekick, Curtis, is doing well.
He’s completely settled in. We got back from a 5 day camping trip on Sunday
night and he was so happy to be home. He’s still very obedient and
affectionate. He truly is the quietest and cuddliest dog I’ve ever met.

I’ve been reading your Blog and all the updates from the other adopted dogs.
It seems that a few of them seem to have a bit of separation anxiety or
attachment issues, and I think little Curtis might have this too. He is so
incredibly attached to me. He follows me everywhere (not that I mind), but
I think now that he’s settled in its time to work on it. He seems to panic
a little if he can’t see me or doesn’t know where I am. We’ve been having
his Daddy, my partner, spend more alone time with him and be the one to feed
him and give him treats so that Curtis gets equally attached to both of us.
It hasn’t really worked so far, but we’re hoping that if we’re patient it
will happen. Any suggestions you may have would be very helpful.

Other than that, I’m sure he’s a happy dog. He’s getting tons of love and
attention. He’s a pleasure to walk because he’s so great on leash. He goes
biking with Daddy a couple times a week. He’s even been to the top of the
Chief, a local mountain famous for being a difficult hike. We’re so
thankful that you chose us to be his family. He’s a wonderful little guy
and brings us much happiness.

We’re hoping to be at the Turtle Gardens reunion in August. I’d really like
to meet you and thank you in person. Until then, I’ve attached a few more
pictures for you.

Thank you!

Candace Everett

Next is beautiful Melody!

Hi! I hope youre doing great !

Here some news about Melody (the great dane).

She’s a very good girl and doing very great in the house.
She’s very affectionate and sweet.

We already started the trainning : sit, hill, down, stay.
she’s good too.
The worst thing with her, it’s : she doesn’t like the other dog.
She’s turning very mad when she saw them.

But since a couple of week, we saw some improvement in her comportement.
Last weekend, she came with us and my parents in law in Alaska and they have
a poodle. She was good during the weekend but we never put the 2 dogs close together.

We really enjoy having Melody with us, she’s a great companion !

I send you a picture of her & I, when we went to the lava bed, one month ago
And another of her from last weekend !!

I wish you a great summer time!!!

Bye!!!

Neency Corriveau
Have a nice day !

And last Cody our loveable hound!
HI Yvette
A quick update; Jasper (AKA Cody/Brodie) is doing very well. He loves the kids and we all love him. He has some trouble with the cats but we are working on it and he listens most of the time. He is not crazy about being left alone and will whine and drool puddles if left for too long. He loves to cuddle and sleep close by, usually on the bed right next to my daughter, and is very happy and has adjusted well. We could not imagine not having him around and Maya and Samson adore him and they play very well together.
Thank you again for your fast work on this, he is a treasure and we are all enjoying having him in the home (other than the cats but they are always moody).
Jenn, Kirsten, and Nik

Oops – last but not least another Sherriff dog – Misty who may soon have a new sister – sweet Jenny:

Hi Yvette,

I read your blog today and was glad to hear the Telus employee donation for 2008 came through. I hope mine was not the only one as Telus doubles what their employees donate. (there were two of you – thank you so much)

I also read the blog about Jenny and am most interested. Misty is doing well but is so dog social it would be nice to have another gentle spirit around here. Jenny has the same gentle face like Misty.

Take care.

Cheers,
Jim

ps I have attached a recent pix of Misty with Gryphon at Everett Crowley. I am sure looking forward to the get together in August!

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