Other Shell plant pups

Sandra found these two pups at the Shell plant today near the gate. Stephanie is also there - she has been there for about 6 months.

Meredith's puppies

Meredith showed up at the beach very pregnant then a few days later - no big belly - but no puppies either. Sandra looked for them but couldn't find them. Today she found them and they are so cute! There are 4 of them about a month old. They are under living under the stairs of a trailer on the Shell plant. Since they are on the Shell property, Sandra can't get to them to rescue them.

Drake and Kerr still need homes

Drake and Kerr have been in foster care at my home for over 2 months and they desperately need to go to their forever homes. They do not like each other so I have to keep them separated with one at boarding and the other going to doggie daycare during the work day - and yeah, that's eating up a lot of funds that could be used for rescues. They are both wonderful, sweet dogs with seriously charming personalities. They get along with most other dogs. Drake is o.k. with cats but Kerr is not. They love to be in the yard and dig and chase squirrels but they love even more to lay by your side and get belly rubs. If you can help either one of these beauties, please contact me.

Fun Fall Festival!

Yesterday was the Fall Festival at Carson United Methodist Church in Delray Beach. I brought out our new little puppies, plus Kepler the kitty and Kerr. There were no bites but we met lots of nice people and picked up $32 in donations - wait, did I say $32?? I meant $1,032!!! The wonderful Animal Rescue Club at Christa McAuliffe Middle School has been collecting donations for us and gave us $1,000!!! The timing is perfect since we are over our heads in vet bills and no real prospects of incoming funds. I'm so thankful Ms. Dana, the club's supervisor, found us and has been such a supporter! The kids were so fantastic yesterday and were a HUGE help to me!!! Thank you so much to Dana, Erica, Beth, and Debbie (mom's and teachers from the school) and to Brittney, Jessica, Michael, Emily, and Derek for all their hard work yesterday. You guys ALL rock!

Update on 6 pack

Sandra scrubbed the puppies up and the look a lot better. They have mange and were full of fleas.

Goodbye dear Lola

I received a frantic email a few weeks ago from a woman named Christine who works at the SPCA in Lakeland, Florida. There was a beautiful pit bull named Lola who was going to be euthanized soon if she wasn't adopted or rescued. I spoke to Christine and we decided that I would claim Lola on my rescue and that Christine would take Lola home with her and we would work to find her a good home. Lola was happy and loving during her time with Christine but unfortunately it appears that Lola had some serious aggressiveness issues and after she had bitten a 4th person, Christine called me in desperation. The bites were not bad - didn't even break the skin - but were unprovoked and potential precursors of a serious incident. Christine spoke with the wonderful people at Mike's Doghouse - a pit bull rescue in Palatka, Florida - and with her vet and other animal professionals, and the sad decision was made to euthanize Lola. We are all broken up about it and all feel so responsible and guilty about her death. The reality is that there are so many dogs out there that do not have aggression issues and the time and money and energy spent on the possible rehabilitation of one dog could be used to save many many more. It is so sickening that those people out there who have the hearts and compassion to save a dog like Lola are the ones who may be called on to be their "grim reaper". The people who ownes Lola before she was turned into the SPCA failed her in two possible ways. First, Lola was not properly trained as a puppy and might have even been trained to be aggressive. Secondly, when they dropped her off at the shelter, they were most likely not honest about her bite history. They probably feared that if they told the shelter Lola had bitten someone in the past that she would be put down (this is not always the case). Lola's previous owners were probably not "bad" people, just uninformed and ignorant about having a strong breed such as a pit bull terrier. And then Lola's life fell into the hands of people who do care and do know and ultimately were the ones who had to make the call to kill her. Thank you Christine for giving Lola the second chances she truly deserved. Lola was the victim here and had to pay the ultimate price.

A box of puppies was found near the hotel area at the beach and these two older dogs have been at the beach lately. The 6 puppies must get off the beach as soon as possible.

Frida's new castle!!!

Her new name is Sammy - but she'll always be Frida Patita to me! She landed in a pot of gold, that little one! She's even getting on well with the cats - though they might have a different opinion on it. Her new family all love her very much and what was to be a foster situation quickly turned into an adoption. Way to go Frida!!!

Striker struck it rich!!!

I can't help posting pics of this boy - he's so beautiful! Here are some pictures and notes his new mom sent.

DAY 1: Here are pictures of Striker at the end of his exciting first day in As you can see, he is one tired little puppy! He is settling in very well. He had a good appetite at dinner and crashed not long afterward. He and Nitro are starting to play - but they are both chasers, so neither one is sure how should chase who! It's quite comical and they have been getting along great. It's about time Nitro had someone who could give as much as get. Despite his lack of training, Striker is a very good boy and has great potential to learn good manners. He has definitely had positive human contact in his life so it makes you wonder how he ended up where he did. But all of that is behind him now as he starts his new life!


DAY 2: Just wanted to let you know that we had a great night and everything is going surprisingly smooth! After breakfast, the boys have been playing almost non-stop. I think they finally figured out how to play with each other! Sabine, you have done a great job with Striker! He is a really good guy!! He can't stop wagging his tail!! Thank you, thank you, thank you - it's nice having two dogs in the house again.


DAY 3: Well, we have two best friends now as you can see in the photos. These two are playing constantly! And they are both being very polite about it, no matter how the pictures appear. Striker had a bath today and was the perfect angel about it! I still cannot believe how well adjusted he is! I have also started leash training and he seems to be picking it up very quickly! Everyone he met on our walk today commented on how sweet he is! I'm a very lucky human!!

In the news!

Dogs rescued from Puerto Rico beach up for adoption in St. Lucie County

Monique Mattiace, Correspondent
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 (photo by Eric Hasert, Staff Photographer)

PORT ST. LUCIE — Eleven dogs and puppies at the Humane Society of St. Lucie County are in need of a new home after being rescued from Puerto Rico’s Dead Dog Beach.

Since 2006, about 400 dogs and cats have been rescued from Yabucoa Beach, better known as Dead Dog Beach in Puerto Rico. The beach was named by animal activists because of the amount of stray dogs that wander the coast and are sometimes found with disease, suffer from starvation or die.

Over the last seven days, 11 dogs and puppies were given to the Humane Society of St. Lucie County.

“We are doing what we can to help these animals from Puerto Rico and give them a home,” said David Robertson, operations manager for the Human Society of St. Lucie County.

Four beagle mutt puppies with big floppy ears flew into Miami Tuesday from Dead Dog Beach before being driven to the Humane Society of St. Lucie County.

The puppies were abandoned on the beach with their mother when they were 8 days old. The following day after abandonment, the mother was killed by a car. Up until they were flown into Miami, the puppies were raised by a volunteer in Puerto Rico for a little more than two months.

Some of the seven young adult dogs given to the Humane Society last week from the same beach are all terrier mixes and came from really horrific conditions, said Robertson. Some suffered from a skin condition called mange, which is when mites burrow themselves in the skin of a canine and impede hair growth, said Robertson.

Hands for Paws, which help leads the activist work on Puerto Rico’s beach, nursed the animals to health before delivering them to the Humane Society. But because of the conditions they came from, some of the dogs are shy and need work on their social skills, Robertson said.

But because the puppies and dogs were rehabilitated doesn’t mean they will find homes.

Over the last couple of months, the Humane Society has seen a substantial drop in people adopting animals and an increase of people bringing in animals because of the economy, said Robertson.

“Large amounts of people are bringing in their animals and a lot of them are saying they just can’t afford to keep them anymore,” he said.

Adopt a Shelter Pet Month prices at the Humane Society:

Dog and puppies: $50

Cats: $10

Kittens: $35

All animals at the Humane Society come spayed or neutered, with a microchip and are up to date with all vaccinations.

For more information about the Humane Society of St. Lucie County or the animals from Dead Dog Beach call the Humane Society at (772) 461-0687.

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New pups arrive!

A total of nine dogs and one precious kitten arrived safely yesterday. As you know, Striker is at his new home and in heaven for sure! Four puppies were taken to the Humane Society of St. Lucie County and will be put up for adoption there. Kiefer, Kieran, Karyn and Elsie came to my home to "hang out" until the adoption event on Saturday where I hope they'll all get new homes. However, their little bobbleheads are just the right size to fit through the lattice on the patio and I had to rescue them 3 times when they got their noggins in but couldn't get back out! So they are now at the vet's office for boarding until Saturday. And the most precious little kitten is having fun at my home with 4 foster brothers and sisters. It was a hissfest for about 10 minutes then everyone just settled in and dealt with it. Kepler snuggled right next to my head all night last night and is a very sweet and happy kitten.

Striker and his wonderful journey!

Striker - aka Strike aka Brownie - has finally arrived. I think he's come a long way from the bathroom at a Bayamon factory! He landed yesterday in Miami and made it up to Port St. Lucie to his new home. His brother, Nitro, was so happy to have a new playmate!!! The boys are getting along fabulously and Striker definitely slept well last night! Thank you so much to Michelle and Sabine and everyone involved in this fruitful rescue. And to Lori for giving him such a wonderful home!

The wonderful story of Blaze

Blaze was found by someone in Georgia in the middle of nowhere in a steel jaw trap where they estimated he had been for 3 days. His injuries were so bad he had to have his foot amputated. Blaze was in a shelter and since no one had shown interest in adopting him he was due to be sent to the gas chamber the same day when a wonderful person from the Barbaro forum received an email about him and paid the money to save him, get him down to Florida and now she is coming to take him home to Tampa to his forever home with her this Friday. Another wonderful person worked with companies that make artificial limbs to get them to donate a vest and his prosthesis. It took many people working together to save this one dog. He's an amazingly sweet and loving dog who almost didn't make it. I got to meet this special boy and he is just a fantastic dog.

The 3 K's

Kieran, Keifer and Karyn, the puppies of Yadira, are hopefully on their way to Florida tomorrow morning! They have been with Sandra since they were about 8 days old and they look so gorgeous!

New blog up and running!

I put together a simple blog where we can showcase animals that are in need of rescue and adoption - go HERE to check it out. If you have an animal in need of help or up for adoption, you can email the information to me and I'll post it on the blog. The info I need is:

Your name
Name, phone number and email address for contact person
Name of animal
Photo (good quality jpg or gif)
Approximate age of animal
Weight of animal (and please approximate how big you think it will be when full grown)
Primary breed
Behavioral information (playful, shy, good with other dogs, etc...)
Vetting history
Area where dog is located (be specific)

Take a look at the postings to get an idea of what's needed. The more information you provide, the more likely someone will respond to your posting.

Good news and bad news

The good news is that these two little darling black puppies had the good fortune to be dumped at the beach on a day when Katie from Island Dog was there. They are safe and sound now and will soon be brought to the states for adoption. The bad news is that the shy little puppy that was dumped at the beach yesterday, the one with the rope still around his neck, was found dead in the street near the beach, apparently hit by a car.

Mutt March 2008

The Mutt March, sponsored by the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast, was a great success! We were invited to join a table with The Contented Canine, a boarding facility that's been so great to our pups, and to bring dogs for adoption. I brought Kerr and Frida and though they did great and had fun, they didn't get adopted. But we saw lots of great doggies families! We even met one of Mary's rescues that was adopted from HSTC a few months ago - beautiful Blanca, now named Zoey. And that handsome scarecrow dog is Nitro, a registered therapy dog. His mom is working on adopting Strike, our gorgeous German shepherd rescued from Bayamon, to bring him here to do therapy work as well!

Beautiful family!!!

Liz from Amigos de los Animales took these beautiful pictures of Shakira and her beautiful babies! Shakira looks clean and healthy after her bath and the puppies are just so sweet and cuddly! The babies are eating on their own now and are separated from Shakira. Now's the perfect time to get them all into foster homes. We need someone to foster Shakira and the pups can go to a couple different homes. Shakira will only need another week-ish before she can travel but the pups will need about a month to get the remainder of their shots.

Keep your fingers crossed for Nadja

Nadja is hopefully being transferred to a rescue group in Virginia. She was sent to St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center in New Jersey but failed her temperment test and was not appropriate for adoption from the shelter. I had no options but to send Nadja to me here in Florida to work on her adoption but some wonderful people from the area have worked hard to find temporary placement for Nadja to give her another chance to shine. Nadja was taken from St. Hubert's yesterday and is now under the care of Companion Animal Placement in Hillsborough, NJ. They have aggreed to accept Nadja as a transfer and after careful temperment testing will determine whether they deem her adoptable or not. We all believe that Nadja's behavior at the shelter is just a fluke because she's been nothing but a lovely girl for everyone who has met her so we are confident she'll pass with flying colors. It may turn out that she has some resource guarding issues but that is very common in dogs, especially those who've been strays, and is definitely something that can be fixed. So everyone put all your good thoughts out there for Nadja as she goes through the transfer and hopefully soon into a permanent home. And thank you so much to Sarah, Leah, Leslie, Amber, Denise and Toni who worked so hard on finding an alternative for Nadja.

Are you kidding me???

Sandra said this little guy showed up today and was so scared he wouldn't let her touch him - she couldn't even get near him to get the rope from around his neck.

Look at Captain Duke Sparrow!

Duke has certainly made a wonderful life for himself! He's one of the first beach dogs I found a home for here and he is living the life! He even got a cute pirate costume for Halloween - and his girlfriend, Daisy, is a beautiful Indian princess!

Arecibo shelter

I received an email showing the horrible conditions under which the animals are living at the Arecibo shelter. As expected, many people were outraged and voiced that on mine and other blogs. I am so thankful that people see these pictures (taken by Katie of Island Dog) and feel the disgust for the situation that they should. Groups like Island Dog and those in Puerto Rico, like Amigos de los Animales and others, are working their best with the local government and shelter officials to solve the horrible problem and they need help from all of us. Please see the posting below that I took from Liz' blog.

Friday, October 17, 2008
Arecibo Shelter In The News Again
The Arecibo Shelter was on the news tonight as a result of a chain of emails being sent around showing the neglect of the animals. Since the Mayor started paying staff the shelter has been operating in violation of the animal protection law, and health department regulations. The municipality has not been providing the basic necessities for the animals since Amigos de los Animales first went out there in the summer to help vaccinate the 80 dogs that were there at the time (a number now well over 150). And as we all knew would happen, once they opened their doors officially, they were inundated with surrendered animals with no means to care for them properly. Nonprofit rescue organizations and individuals have been providing food for the dogs, and also medications, but if proper protocols aren't being followed in terms of sick animals and their care, not to mention a hundred other things, medication can do little to help.

The problem is simple, and not, both at the same time. Fund it, or lose it, is the name of the game at this point, with some variations on both of those themes. The shelter needs to be streamlined immediately, and we have some ideas on how to accomplish that. And it needs to be done in a noncombative way, since there has been some serious bloodshed out that way between the shelter staff, rescue workers and the municipality, and the relationships are far to damaged to help beyond this point (but a purpose was served, mind you). Now it is time for negotiation. Undoubtedly the staff, the Mayor and municipality are being inundated with email, mail, faxes...And how receptive they will be to negotiating at this point, is uncertain. If they aren't willing to sit at a table and discuss options, then the shelter will most definitely close at this point, because there has been ample time to make it work, to get all ducks in a row, so to speak. Personally, I hope they are willing to sit down and talk, because the island needs another shelter, despite how deplorable local shelter adoptions are, and there is potential there.

For those people that are horrified by what they've seen in those emails sent around, the question is, what can you personally, or as an organization, do to help? All of you on the island and off the island with an opinion need to ask yourself that question. Can your organization take in two or three or five or ten dogs from the Arecibo Shelter? Because that's what they need. Twenty dogs in one run is too many, clearly. They don't have the resources to maintain those dogs in sanitary conditions. So can you take a few in, or do you know someone who can? Can you give money to help a consultant come in? Because that's what they need to stay open. It won't necessarily solve the problem, but it will buy us time as we work on solving the problem. How much can you give? And can you encourage others to give, take up a collection? How about helping the shelter set up and run an adoption program, or volunteering to help them once a week, or twice a month? Can you set them up a Petfinder account and help them reach the community through advertising each week?

So tell me what YOU can do, NOT what you think WE should do, and maybe that can help us come up with the truly best course of action. There are many things to take into consideration as we view this dilemma. But what truly dictates most action is figuring what options are available. And if people do not step up to the plate to show what they would be willing to do to help, no matter how big or small, options narrow. As an example, if we call every rescue organization on this island and no one is willing to take in any animals, many of those animals will be euthanized if the shelter is closed. However, maybe those organizations could take in animals is they had the resources to do so--meaning money and space for boarding. Undoubtedly some people can't help with boarding or rescue, but can give money. Others can't give money but are good at other things. This is what we need to know as we try to make decisions that are in the best interest of the animals. As rescuers, we want to save them all. But we are truly--especially in this case--limited in our options based on what people can or cannot do to help.

So, again, tell me, what can you do to help the Arecibo Shelter? And trust me, your answer will be put to good use.

Liz' blog

Island kitties need homes

These four little ones need help. They are in the process of getting all their tests, vaccinations and sterilizations but need to come to the states to permanent homes. I am hoping to get all four of them here in Florida next week but can get them elsewhere if someone is able to take any or all of them.The first two kitties have been living outside an apartment complex in Guaynabo. A wonderful couple has been feeding and caring for them but the couple has to move and cannot take the cats with them. Kepler was found in Yabucoa trying to cross a 4-lane highway and meowing desperately. He is now in vet care getting all his shots. Oz, the beauty with the heart on his side, lived with an elderly woman who died and the woman's family just dumped him on the streets after that.

New trash just before the storm

Tropical Storm Omar is bearing down on Puerto Rico and these little angels will have to ride it out at the beach. What is wrong with people?

This is the Arecibo Animal Shelter

Have you ever been curious about why we consider the animal welfare status of Puerto Rico so horrendous? Here is your visual proof. This is the Arecibo Animal Control Center. Words cannot describe how horrible the situation is here. And this is why the citizens of Puerto Rico feel that their unwanted animals have a better chance of a good life by being dumped at the beach. The people know what the shelter conditions are abysmal. This is a government-run facility to care for animals!!! I received the photos and information from one of the people who is working so desperately to help the dogs at this "shelter". She describes the following:

* Money are coming in and the money are not being use for the animals. ( over $5,000.00 dollars) put in a special account not know who is spending it.
* dogs mix's female and male
* Big dogs mixed with pups and small dogs.
* Big dogs attacking little dogs for food
* No plate to feed all dogs
* Dogs have to sleep in puddles of water, urine and feces
* Food being wet when cleaning cages
* Food is fed on the floors
* Wetting dogs and food, when they clean cages.
* Puppies dying for being soaked to death.
* New born sleeping on wet and cold floors.
* Cat eating kittens and not being fed enough of food.
* No one is cleaning cat area 67 cats all mix in one area.
* They are not buying food. (food are only being supplies by animal lovers and the public)
* No vet care for sick animals.
* They don't even have a vet to visit site, the only use of vet is when they put dogs down at vet hospital
* No permits at shelter for use of operation.
* No cleaners are being use to disinfect area.
* No medication are given to animals
* Injured dogs are kept on site till they died.
* Dogs run over by cars are also kept in pain without vet care.
* Dogs up for adoption without being spayed or neutered.
* Hardly any DHLPPC and rabies vaccines are giving.
* No vet to give rabies vaccines
* Remember this is a strategy of political party of the mayor.

She states that "under the law this is bad case of neglect and abuse of the Mayor Lemuel Soto Santiago and employees". CAN ANYONE PLEASE HELP? They have too many dogs and no place to take them all. Please call at 787-879-2191 or 787-605-5621 or you may call the number below for information.
Bambie Rottweiler Service
Department Of Animal Service
787-816-7688
nikkovonrottie@aol.com

We still need foster homes

We still desperately need a foster home for Shakira and her 7 puppies. They are at the vet right now but we shouldn't leave them there because the babies are so susceptible to all the germs floating around a vet's office. If you are able to take them in for a few weeks, please let me know asap. Also Cassie needs to find a foster home for about 3 weeks as well.

Kitten rescued

Sandra found this little sweetie in front of McDonald's trying to cross the busy street and meowing desperately. He was wearing a collar and is very sweet. He is now safe at Dr. Reyes and we'll try to get him here soon.

Frida the "landscaper"

I hope this won't discourage any potential adopters but it was just so cute! I have an area in the backyard where the dogs are allowed to dig to their hearts' content. Little girlie was out there having a blast yesterday morning! Of course then she came in covered with sand into the house but...

Sophie and Bobbie's new looks!

Take a look at these before and after pictures! Sophie and Bobbie were rescued from the beach by Sid. Sophie had 4 beautiful black puppies (all adopted now) and Bobbie had terrible mange and looked so sad. But they are both healthy and gorgeous and happy now - and up for adoption! Great job, Sid!

Drake is the best boy!

I took these videos of Drake today. He is such a great boy! The funniest one is of him sleeping so soundly and snoring! Turn up your sound on that one! The others are of him just being a happy sweet boy and playing with his friend Frida.

One more shot for Nadja

Nadja is our girl who was rescued with her puppies. The babies didn't make it but Nadja pulled through like a champ. She was in foster care for over 2 months where she was never a problem, except perhaps for being too playful! She was temperment tested in Puerto Rico by an experienced tester but then failed the temperment test at the shelter in New Jersey to which she was sent. So now Nadja is in purgatory at the shelter and we must get her out of there. I'm hoping to find a rescue group in the area that can take her in - the last resort would be to ship her down to me in Florida. By all accounts prior to her being at the shelter, Nadja was a perfectly wonderful girl with no aggressive tendencies at all. But somehow she has consistently failed the stringent food aggression tests at the shelter and cannot be placed up for adoption through them. And we are all very concerned that she go to an appropriate foster and permanent home. If anyone can help, please contact me. I need her to go to an established rescue that can assure the shelter director and me that they can handle any potential aggression problems. I will do whatever is necessary to get this girl safe and re-evaluated.

Cassie

Cassie, the new little one who showed up at the beach on Thursday, is now at the vet getting the care she needs. Sandra dewormed her when she found her and her belly was much less bloated the next day. Keep all your good thoughts out there for her.

New girl

This new little angel showed up at the beach today. She's in pretty bad shape. I told Sandra to go ahead and get her in to Dr. Reyes.

Pups up for adoption

Bianca, Sami, and Sally are all up for adoption at the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast! Jazz and Jan were taken there as well but haven't been evaluated by the shelter vet yet - they'll be up for adoption once that's done. Look how beautiful these babies are!!!!

Fundraiser event in New Jersey

New pups arrived today!

Fifteen more made it safely to the States today! Our little ones Dexter and Derek went to the Humane Society of St. Lucie County; Sally, Sami, Jan, Jazz, and Bianca (I forgot to get a picture of her!!!) all went to the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast. The other eight were rescues from the wonderful Mary Eldergill. These guys are all so adorable that they are probably already adopted!

Update on "Save That Dog" sanctuary

Save That Dog needs donations in order to stave off foreclosure. Two of our little ones, Jason and Mookie, found their forever homes here. You can see sweet Jason in the video.

Ironic foreclosure story with scores of pets at risk
September 2nd, 2008

SEE THE VIDEO

(WHAS11) - They’re the innocent victims of America’s foreclosure crisis - pets abandoned by their owners. One southern Indiana woman rescues those dogs and gives them a place to call home. But now she’s apart of the foreclosure crisis.

Katherine Fraze has 130 acres of land for her 34 dogs. She knows each one by name and bark. She’s taken them in, tried to give them a wonderful life and now she’s hoping the community will help her continue her mission.

And then you have the leader of the pack – Katherine.

She’s the alpha who runs “Save That Dog Sanctuary,” a place with no cages, just open range, dedicated to giving these 34 abandoned dogs a good life.

Katherine says she’s always wanted to rescue animals. And after her husband died of leukemia, it became her path to recovery.

In exchange for living the good life, these dogs help others through animal assisted therapy at hospice, foster care and elder care facilities. But life on the open range could come to an end. Katherine’s facing foreclosure. She says she’s doing what she can to raise money to sustain her sanctuary. But it’s difficult.

The good life costs about $800/month. But Katherine says it’s worth it.

If you’d like to support the Save that Dog Sanctuary, visit http://savethatdog.org.

Katherine accepts donations and you can find information about adopting some of her dogs.

Shakira and puppies still need help

Shakira and her puppies are safe at Dr. Ramos' office but we still need funds for their care and a foster home for them. It is not good to have such young puppies at a vet's office because they are exposed to all kinds of nasty stuff from other animals. We need to move them into a foster home as soon as possible. Of course being there is better than them being poisoned on the streets, but they need to be in a more appropriate environment for puppies. Also they will get more socialization in a home as opposed to the vet's office - Dr. Ramos' staff is wonderful and take great care of them but it's very important to have individual attention for all of the puppies so they can be great pets. And we haven't received any donations for these guys and it's going to cost over $2,000 by the time they are all vetted and old enough to be put up for adoption. (Photo courtesy of Liz Kracht)

Don't forget to vote!

For our rescue group, that is! We are located in Port St. Lucie, Florida (go HERE to go directly to this page).

Look at Ginger girl!!!

Thanks go out to Adri of Amigos de los Animales and Alicia of As Good As Gold for the rescue and placement of the beautiful Ginger! Ginger has a wonderful new home in northern Illinois and is living a life far different from what was in store for her at the beach.

Shakira and her babies are safe

Shakira and her wee ones were found in a park in Yabucoa. Today they went to Dr. Ramos in Puerto Nuevo and are safe and sound. We are still in need of funds for their care. Thank you so much to Sandra, Liz, and Dr. Ramos for helping these little angels.

Who's your favorite animal shelter?

Care2 is having a contest for favorite animal shelter. The shelter receiving the most votes wins $10,000! You can vote for your favorite shelter or rescue (of course we hope it's us!) at Care2. We are located in Port St. Lucie, Florida (go HERE to go directly to this page).

Still need help for Shakira and her babies

I have told Sandra she should go ahead and take the babies to the vet to at least get them off the street - the neighbors have been threatening harm to them. But we need sponsors to help with the vet bills for them. We are tapped out right now - hoping to get some income at the Family Reunion next month - but until then need help. If you can help with sponsoring these puppies, please contact Sandra directly at wgundamz@yahoo.com.

Talissa didn't make it

Little Talissa, Nelly's sister, didn't make it either. These two girls along with Elsie all had parvovirus. Elsie pulled through but we lost sweet Talissa and Nelly. The other puppies, Elsie, Dexter, Derek, Bianca, Sami, and Sally, are all in boarding near San Juan and are ready to fly as soon as we can get them here.

Yappy Hour Howl!

Last night was so much fun at Yappy Hour. People brought their pets in cute costumes and the dogs went trick or treating for snacks! We brought Frida and Kerr who were just terrific. Kerr is so amazing! Frida was shy and a little nervous but she did just great when she was being loved and cuddled on! Lisa and Barbi, two local rescuers, brought Layla, the gorgeous German shepherd, and Rosie, a bundle-of-energy love of a black lab. this event occurs every month at the town square in Tradition and is a great opportunity for vendors and rescue grouops to showcase their work and adoptables.

New puppies coming in soon

Here are Kiefer, Karyn, Kiernan, Jazz, Jan, Sami, Talissa, Sally, Dexter, Derek, and Bianca. All are rescues from Dead Dog Beach, are between 3-7 months old and up to date on shots (none are sterilized yet). We're working on getting them all to me in Florida to have them available for adoption early next week.

More puppies in need

Sandra found these little angels in a nearby park! The babies are only about a week old. Sandra already has 3 fosters, Kiefer, Karyn, and Kieran, and she cannot take these guys in. We need someone who can foster the puppies and mom for about 2 months until the puppies can get all their vaccinations and be ready to fly. We will take care of any expenses for the foster. Please contact me or Sandra directly at wgundamz@yahoo.com.