Turtle Gardens Animal Rescue

Helene was waiting for Dave when he arrived at the Burns Lake Veterinary Clinic with the bigger puppies who were getting their 2nd vet check/vaccinations. She was worried cuz 1. it was going to be -15 that night and 2. a fox was seen in the area carrying something small and black. She hurried to the house with food for the mom who did not come out to eat. She shone her led flashlight underneath and saw mom sleeping with two pups on her back. Relief!!! She then decided that this was it – she was getting them out now. So she hired a little boy who lived with 5 little dogs to help her. Mom came out to eat finally. She was hustled into a crate. The pups soon came out to smell the food. One was grabbed and crated. Then the more cautious one ventured close to her foot. The little boy dove and grabbed the squealing pup. He held onto her and she was crated. Success! Helene said it was the best $10 she had ever spent. She then drove them to our vets where they were checked and vaccinated. Mom has tapeworm but that is no problem now that a large supply of drontal plus has been donated to TG. Thank you Cambie Animal Hospital, Cynda, Jude and Dalia. She is the homeliest little black monkey face terrier that she is cute! She weighs about 12 or so pounds – Helene fed her very well she is a chunky monkey!! Her pups are huge compared to her. My camera has decided to kick the bucket so no pictures. Suffice to say that she is unique! And her name is Buttercup.

LB is doing very well. He is recovering well – he is a teenager after all – youngsters heal well. At 30 pounds he is a medium boy – the perfect size for city walking! He has two applications and he hasn’t arrived at his foster yet! We are so very fortunate to have Lisa as our foster home extraordinaire – thank you.

Running Bear is not doing as well – he is an older fellow so recovery is slower. He was very thin still and quite stressed with the female in season – Lily-B decided NOW was a good time to come into heat. She is not a happy camper – she destroyed her crate, but it was in the closed bathroom for extra safety – it was needed! She is safe. The boys are forgetting that she is in there. Running Bear will feel a whole lot better in a few days as his hormones slowly dissipate. He will be a much happier boy – more conducive to accepting humans in his life instead of looking for love. He weighs 35 pounds but should be closer to 45 pounds when in top condition. He needs to learn to trust – he spent his life on a chain then when he did get loose was shot! He will heal and become the well grounded dog I envision.

And now pictures of dogs at play!

Queenie and Tucker

What’s that? Willow, Trip and the still nameless border collie

Please vote for TG! In the care2 challenge we are #69 with 218 votes. Yet over 400 unique visitors come here daily – Please vote – it is just once!! If TG wins any grants – I pledge to use every dollar for Low Cost Spay Neuter Program!!! We were just starting to make a difference! Please help us help the animals! The vote button is just below the red banner above!

And then We need more clicks!!!
The shelter challenge – We are # 1 in Canada which means we are in line for a $1000 grant. But we could aim higher –We are UP AGAIN!! !! to #24 in overall ranking. #1 gets $20,000, #2 gets $5000 and #3 gets $3000. We can do it!! Email schools and ask the kids to support Turtle Gardens Spay Neuter Society (our full legal name!!), email family and friends. The animals are counting on us! Click Here!

©Turtle Gardens Animal Rescue Society. Have your pet spayed or neutered today.

The sun sure wasn’t up this morning when I woke Dave up with his first cup of good coffee. He went out and started the van – it was only -5 this morning. While he was enjoying his coffee I leashed up LB (Little Bear), Running Bear and Kyosha for the trip into Burns Lake. As we were told Kyosha was already spayed (but you can trust it if no documentation come with them) so she was checked over well and vaccinated. She was certainly happy to go for a ride!

LB was not too happy to go but he was quickly loaded up – he is quite small after all.

And last Running Bear went into the van reluctantly but he is smaller too.

While Dave was away Stan started insulating the roof.

It would not be a neuter day without an arrival and today is no exception! Miley is just over 8 months old. She has already had 3 homes in her short life. This one has a small baby. Miley is not good with the baby. She actually jumped on the baby when she was on the couch. Was she trying to play? She loves to chase older kids that visit and chases a ball as well. but they were not taking any chances so Miley needed a safe place t o land. Turtle Gardens welcomes Miley

And while we were working the dogs were having fun outside

Please vote for TG! In the care2 challenge we are #69 with 217 votes. Yet over 400 unique visitors come here daily – Please vote – it is just once!! If TG wins any grants – I pledge to use every dollar for Low Cost Spay Neuter Program!!! We were just starting to make a difference! Please help us help the animals! The vote button is just below the red banner above!

And then We need more clicks!!!
The shelter challenge – We are # 1 in Canada which means we are in line for a $1000 grant. But we could aim higher –We are UP AGAIN!! !! to #24 in overall ranking. #1 gets $20,000, #2 gets $5000 and #3 gets $3000. We can do it!! Email schools and ask the kids to support Turtle Gardens Spay Neuter Society (our full legal name!!), email family and friends. The animals are counting on us! Click Here!

©Turtle Gardens Animal Rescue Society. Have your pet spayed or neutered today.

Back on track now that Dave has recovered from the flu. It has been a very hard go for Dave – he was wiped out and down for almost two weeks! I am being very quiet and thankful cuz i didn’t get it. Maybe it is cuz I had a flu shot in March this year or maybe I am just plain lucky. Whatever – touch wood and pray I stay healthy! Or maybe it was all the vitamins Cynda and Tom sent me – it certainly helped! I feel better than I have for a very long time!

The two boys from Williams Lake were neutered. Hawkeye and Trapper (together) have a home in Chilliwack and 70 Mile House!! Trapper is 72 pounds while Hawkeye is smaller at 59 pounds. They are in very good shape with excellent dispositions. We knew that!! they are ready to go home this weekend.

Stan arrived in time for supper! And started working on his interview with C-Fox this morning! He was ready for the half hour show at 11.30 – with Marie and Dale who are hosting the Man and his Dog Fashion Show!! How cool is that!

Neuter Day is usually Pound Pick up Day and so it was not only a pound pup but two more of the puppies born under a house in Burns Lake. Helene has been feeding the momma dog for 4 weeks. The pups are starting to come out so she was worried they would be scooped up – they are very cute! Here’s hoping the last two come out before tomorrow’s vet appointments!!

The new fellow from the pound

The other pup that came in a week ago! That makes 3 of the 5 we think are there. Mom will be coming in as well – no more pups for her!

The pups – the yellow and curly black one are the newbies. Momma dog has adopted these guys too!

The winterizing project is in full gear! The wood stove in. The chimney is up and the wood is burning!1 The dogs are already standing around the woodstove soaking up the heat! The one kuranda bed behind the stove is occupied! How cool is that! The wiring is hooked and lo and behold – there is light! The doggie door will be soon be put in so the floor can dry in preparation for the new tongue and groove plywood and tiles. Oh I forgot the ceiling and roof insulation is going in as we speak. Stan has arrived!

Sir Rex our beautiful DEAF guy is coming in!! What a sweetheart he is turning out to be. He loves attention. He is very well behaved too. He will be an awesome companion for someone willing to teach him hand signals and how to thrive in hearing world.

Last but not least TG Smile of the Day- puppy piles with Momma dog in front!

Please vote for TG! In the care2 challenge we are #71 with 211 votes. Yet over 400 unique visitors come here daily – Please vote – it is just once!! If TG wins any grants – I pledge to use every dollar for Low Cost Spay Neuter Program!!! We were just starting to make a difference! Please help us help the animals! The vote button is just below the red banner above!

And then We need more clicks!!!
The shelter challenge – We are # 1 in Canada which means we are in line for a $1000 grant. But we could aim higher –We are UP AGAIN!! !! to #24 in overall ranking. #1 gets $20,000, #2 gets $5000 and #3 gets $3000. We can do it!! Email schools and ask the kids to support Turtle Gardens Spay Neuter Society (our full legal name!!), email family and friends. The animals are counting on us! Click Here!

©Turtle Gardens Animal Rescue Society. Have your pet spayed or neutered today.