Petrolia, a twenty pound JRT came into our care two years ago as a former breeding dog, discarded in a farmer field and left to fend for herself. Covered in sores and blood and after a traumatic existence prior to her rescue her spirit was broken. Untrained, unloved she would stand a stare at the walls, didn’t know what a toy was for, and I was told she was deaf as she responded to nothing. I had to instill positive reinforcement with Petrolia, and started out by climbing in her doggie bad a few times a day, just to hold her and talk to her. I also researched American Sign Language and started signing to her, and of course a very long training process. One day while watching TV I accidently turned the volume up, and her head whipped up and she looked at the TV. I started to experiment with different sounds and was thrilled to learn she wasn’t totally deaf, but indeed was hard of hearing.
Petrolia also came to me with uncontrollable scratching to the point of bleeding and hair loss. After six months of trying to find a medication that would control her “Environmental Allergies” it was also discovered she is completely blind in her right eye, and limited vision in her left.
Progress has been slow, but now there is a bounce in her step, she answers me when I very loudly call her name, and she loves her toy ball.
She must take her allergy pills every day, and unfortunately one day will go completely blind, but in the meantime she is enjoying her new life, and loves to play with her foster sisters and brothers. I’m so very proud of her, amazing what a little love can do.
Emma – Adopted – Nov 26/13
Emma is still a puppy, full of love and ready to see the world! Fortunately, she has been loved almost from the beginning of her young life and we are celebrating her adoption! She has been patiently waiting and her special day finally arrived. Thanks to her foster family and her adopters for sharing your lives and love with Emma!
Mariah – Adopted – Nov 26/13
Mariah is just a puppy and you can see by her silly ways and sweet face she knows she is also very cute! She has been through a lot in her young life, is the only survivor of her littermates. She just found her forever family and is celebrating! She was quick to investigate her new bed and home, we are very happy for this little girl. Thanks to her foster family and her adopters for giving Mariah a second chance!
Emily – Adopted – Nov 25/13
Emily’s foster family fell in love with this girl the first day she arrived and told us she wasn’t going anywhere! She is a great girl, full of so much love, kisses and was ready to settle in and call this family her own! Thanks to her fosters/adopters for sharing your lives with Emily.
Sarah – Adopted – Nov 18/13
Little Sarah was a mess when we found her sitting in a shelter a few months ago. Full of matts and stinky! Thanks to her foster families for giving her the love she needed, she blossomed into such a beautiful little senior. We are so happy she has a new home with a family who cherish her. Many happy years Sarah!
Zoe – Adopted – Nov 9/13
Little Zoe came from a situation where she was a breeder dog, sadly so much that her hips were injured. Because of the care and love of her long distance foster mom, she was able to regain the strength and use of her back legs. She has come such a long way in the short time she has been with our rescue. Zoe blossomed into the beautiful little diva we all knew she was! Thanks to her foster family and her adopters for giving Zoe a wonderful new life!
Peggy – Adopted – Nov 9/13
Peggy was found in a shelter with terrible skin conditions and a bad rear left leg. One of our long distance foster families took her out of the shelter because she had no hope of anyone taking her. Her face will melt any heart! She is doing so well and this little angel has not let her past change the love she has for everyone she meets. We are really happy for this special moment for little Peggy!
Napolean and Paris – Adopted!- Nov 9/13
Paris was found sitting in a shelter. She is a little senior girl who spent her whole life as a breeder which has left her timid of new people. Once she knows she is safe, she will take her little nose and snuggle into the curve of your neck. She is special and such a loving little senior. We are very happy to announce their adoption, they have a wonderful life ahead of them!
Shelly – Adopted – Nov 9/13
Shelly was found near a fast food restaurant before she was taken to the shelter. Rescue contacts had her pulled and placed into a foster home where she was later moved to our foster program. She is such a smart girl! Laid back, loving and sweet as can be! This girl got attention wherever she went with that beautiful black coat and eyes that speak volumes. Thanks to her foster family and her adopters for sharing your lives and love with Shelly. She is now on her way to a brand new life!
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Petrolia
Petrolia, a twenty pound JRT came into our care two years ago as a former breeding dog, discarded in a farmer field and left to fend for herself. Covered in sores and blood and after a traumatic existence prior to her rescue her spirit was broken. Untrained, unloved she would stand a stare at the walls, didn’t know what a toy was for, and I was told she was deaf as she responded to nothing. I had to instill positive reinforcement with Petrolia, and started out by climbing in her doggie bad a few times a day, just to hold her and talk to her. I also researched American Sign Language and started signing to her, and of course a very long training process. One day while watching TV I accidently turned the volume up, and her head whipped up and she looked at the TV. I started to experiment with different sounds and was thrilled to learn she wasn’t totally deaf, but indeed was hard of hearing.
Petrolia also came to me with uncontrollable scratching to the point of bleeding and hair loss. After six months of trying to find a medication that would control her “Environmental Allergies” it was also discovered she is completely blind in her right eye, and limited vision in her left.
Progress has been slow, but now there is a bounce in her step, she answers me when I very loudly call her name, and she loves her toy ball.
She must take her allergy pills every day, and unfortunately one day will go completely blind, but in the meantime she is enjoying her new life, and loves to play with her foster sisters and brothers. I’m so very proud of her, amazing what a little love can do.