Exercising with your Dog

My good friend always sends me everything she sees about dogs which is great because then I can share with everyone on here.  She send me this article yesterday about exercising with your dogs.  I am sure I am not the only person who made a New Years Resolution to start working out more so this couldn't have come at a better time.  The article is from the Huffinton Post and here is the link 5 Ways to Exercise with your Dog.

They have some great ideas but I think my favorite one would have to be  skijor.  I have never heard of this until now, but it looks like it would be SO much fun.  If only we would get some snow over here in Ohio.  Skijor is an amalgam of cross-country skiing and mushing, in which a person cross-country skis with a dog harnessed to him. The team effort -- the dog pulls forward while the person uses skis and polls to keep momentum going -- results in great distance and speed. 

Foreclosed Dogs

A friend in Texas recently bought a house and when she went there she saw two dogs tied up in the back yard.  They are both safe and getting medical attention and will eventually be adopted into amazing homes.  It always amazes me how people can just stop caring about their pets when they need to move.  I will never understand that.   Bruce was neutered on Monday, they were both covered in fleas and they are being treated for some very pesky worms.  

Mr. Lab Before

Mr. Lab After in his new home

Bruce before

Bruce on his way to the vet

Maximus

Maximus is a very lucky little man.  He was found on the side of the road along with his sibling, who unfortunately did not make it.   The woman who found Maximus called our friend Laurie in Texas who immediately went to his rescue.   He is a tiny little puppy who is full of energy and loves to play.   He is growing everyday and is looking for his forever home.  We do not think he will have a very hard time finding it though.

Dexter - Always Willing to Lend a Helping Hand

While we were decorating the Christmas tree Dexter decided to get all tangled up in the lights.  For some reason he thought this was a new kind or toy that I got for him.  He would just roll around in them and bark at the strands.  Unfortunately I had to take them away from him because they are electric and I do not want a bar-b-queued dog this year.  He had fun while it lasted though.   

Christmas Tree Outing

Every year I go with my parents to cut down their Christmas Tree.  Some people don't like cutting down trees for Christmas but my sister made a good point the other day.  These trees are essentially a crop that farmers grow for this purpose.  Its not like going into the woods and cutting down a random tree... anyways I always love doing this and its not the same unless we bring whatever monsters are living with us at the time.  This year we had pretty good weather, usually it is raining or snowing and by the end of the trip we are all usually pretty grumpy and dirty.  This year it was sunny and cold, I can handle that mix just fine.

We all bundled up and bundled the dogs up, Dexter ate his sweater on the way to the farm so he was a bit cold.  Within 15 mins he had to be wrapped up in my coat, silly dog.   Winston of course embraces his sweaters, the boots he is not too fond of so we left those off this year.

After going back and forth and trying to decide on a tree we ended up going with one of the first ones we saw.  It always seems to happen like that I guess its best to always go with your first instinct, even when xmas tree hunting.

We (Dad) carried the tree all the way back to the car and it was so big it didn't fit!  Luckily we live close by so I ran home and got my car so we could throw it up on the roof racks.  Volvo to the rescue again :)

Decorating the Xmas tree is always fun to watch, I usually don't help out much.  There is a very precise way the tree needs to be decorated.  Ornaments that the dogs might eat need to be up higher, they love anything that has fluff or that is soft.

As long as we can keep the dogs from peeing on or eating the tree it will be a successful Christmas.  Wish us luck.

My Oh My - Benji and Sammie Both Adopted

Our boys sure lucked out last weekend.  They have been with us since our Greenville, SC trip in June.  Their foster mom has been working so hard on trying to find them the perfect home and she did just that.  They have been adopted together and will always be able to be best friends.  They were adopted by an amazing family in Houston where they have acres to run on and behave like puppies they are.

RIP Chance

Chance came to us from Greenville, SC back in June.  When we first saw him, his name was Nappy and he was in very bad shape.  We immediately knew we wanted to help him and try to give him a good life.  Laurie, in Texas, drove 16 hours to go pick him up and take him to his new foster home in Houston, Texas.

Chance was seen by multiple veterinarians and specialists who all worked very hard to help him get healthy.  He had very good days when we thought he was going to pull through, his skin started to clear up and he felt better.  Those days were very few and far between.  Chance's quality of life was not a good one at all.  He rarely wanted to come out of his crate and when he would he would run right back in.

While he was with us he was a very spoiled little man.  He dined on filet mignon and would get some sun lounging by his pool.  He was surrounded by people who loved him and catered to his every need.  We did not get to spend much time with Chance,  but while he was with us he knew what it was like to be loved and cared for.  His favorite person was with him when he passed to comfort him and we hope he is now in a much better place.  We miss you Chance and will always remember you how you were on your best days.

Yummy Munchies

I have had lots of time on my hand while I have been living in Florida during the rainy season. I have recently been updating my dogs list of favorite foods and treats and have added some amazing new delish things to that list. My dogs aren't fans of wheat or any yucky stuff like that so that stuff stays far away from my kitchen. Lots of organic quinoa and organic meats are what they like best. If its not good enough for me to eat they wont touch it. If anyone would like to try some freebies let me know... I have more then enough to go around. As always they are human tested and dog approved. Munch on doggies, munch on!

Carbon Pawprints...

I was reading an article on one of my favorite websites, http://dognewsdaily.com/, and they opened my eyes to some neat things.  So I am not one of those hard-core environmentalists, they mentioned, but I would like to think I do my part to make the word a better and healthier place for me and my pets.  Some people will say that being a pet owner is hard on the environment, obviously we arent going to give up our furbabies but maybe we can make them a little more eco friendly.  Here are a few tips I found.

- Feeding them organic foods and locally made and packaged food helps dramatically.  Support companies that use recycled packaging or packaging that is environmentally friendly. 

- Everyone poops!  Make sure to scoop the poop using environmentally friendly packaging and compost the poop.   Sounds kinda gross but you should try it.  Magical things happen in that compost pile.

- Use no toxic shampoos and other doggie products on your pooches.  All this stuff runs into our rivers so we should think about what is in the products.

- Dogs like to take their owners on walks.  Try walking instead of driving everywhere, especially ifs its only a few miles away.

Lilly Needs Your Help

Lilly is heartworm positive.  We are so low on funds we are having a hard time paying for her treatment.  We are not going to give up on her and she could use all the help she can get.   If you would like to donate to her treatment she would be very appreciative.  You can click here to do so.   Just remember we are 501(c)(3) so your donation could be tax deductible, it's really a win win situation. 

Are you ready for a lifetime of love? If so, you’ve found the right Gal! My name is Lilly, but my foster mom calls me Lill-a-Belle. I’ve had a pretty full life for such a young girl…but let’s save that for later because I’d rather talk about ME ME ME ME!

I am an AWESOME dog!
I am a pure bred All American Shelter Dog!

I get along well with the other four dogs in the house and am doing great with the cats. I don’t know they are itty bitty, so I may need supervision at first!

I am a calm, gentle natured young girl (just about two) and I am happy just to lie at your feet while you cook or rest my head in your lap while you are reading a book. I’m not a complete sack of lazy….I love to play outside. I’m not much on playing fetch, I mean, after all, if you wanted it, why did you throw it? But I love to play “JUMP”. Just hold a toy high in the air and I will jump all the way up there and get it. I like playing “TUG” too!

I am everything you would expect from a lil Southern (Lill-a-)Belle like myself:
I am potty trained and crate trained
I don’t chew or dig or destroy anything
I smell heavenly (baths are ok with me though)
I walk well on a leash and know sit and shake.
I take a tooth brushing well and you can clean my ears without a fuss
I have finally mastered eating off a spoon! Oh the delightful treats I get
from a spoon!
I do not climb fences and I have been taught to sit at a gate or
door until invited (though sometimes I get a little bit excited
and forget what I have learned).
Nail trimming? No trouble there either
I don’t pay much attention to chickens, but squirrels are another story!

My foster mom feeds me the best of treats, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots….all fresh from the garden and I love them. It helps me keep this girlish figure of mine…um, what? Oh, okay Mom. Hey, Mom says she’d like to say a few things, so I’ll hand over the keyboard to her. Hope to see you soon!
Lill-a-Belle is a super good dog. She’s calm natured and great in the house. She is big and clumsy walking on a leash, but she is very polite and has great house manners. She never barks and never begs for food. I can’t imagine the folks that dumped her at MCAC in Georgia! They obviously trained her (and bred her) but then dumped her. Through the miracle of Facebook and crossposting, an adopter was found on her “last day” but sadly, she backed out. The woman whom had arranged all the transport for Lilly decided to rescue her for herself (except she was in Texas and Lilly was in Georgia and she had to be saved NOW)….so, one flight later, she was here in South Carolina, thanks to another miracle, Pilots N Paws (www.pilotsnpaws.com).

So, there’s nothing flashy about Lilly, but she proves to be ALL dog. Deeply intone to the humans around her and a true Queen. She brings a bunch of truth to the very wise saying “Honey, love ain’t always fireworks and big bangs, sometimes it just slips thru the back door and you never saw a thing til it was sitting at your kitchen table”. She is perfect for person or family seeking to add a companion that will blend in quickly and behave well.

Gace Sure Lucked Out

When we pulled Grace we realized she was heartworm positive.  Unfortunately this has been happening a lot with the dogs we are pulling.  It doesn't deter us but it makes things very difficult, especially trying to pay back medical bills.  Grace's foster grandma fell in love with her on first sight.  She has decided to adopt her and we could not be happier.  Grace even gets manicures and pedicures now, talk about coming a long way from her shelter days. 

Delilah Has A Furever Home

Delilah was rescued in South Carolina and she has now found herself an amazing home near by.  Thanks to her foster home we were able to pull her from a high kill shelter.  It is because of our foster homes that we are able to do what we do.  Thanks everyone involved in saving Delilah, especially her amazing foster home. 

The Goegeous Bella Is Now A California Girl

We don't usually do out of state adoptions but we made an exception this time.   Bella's new mom stumbled upon her at an adoption event.  After spending the week with her she knew it was meant to be.  Bella is now in her forever home being spoiled rotten like she deserves. 

Mr Benji Broke His Leg

Benji was so excited to see his foster mom one morning he jumped and broke his little leg.   He unfortunately had to endure surgery but he is healing wonderfully.   He went to an adoption even today and the vet said he will be able to have his cast taken off in a week or so.   Once we know he is ok he will be available for adoption.  Benji is located in Houston, TX.  

It is Finally Fall!

Ah the leaves will start to change soon, the nights will have that crisp autumn breeze.  Fall is my favorite season, and how could anyone argue.  Unfortunately I am living in Florida for a few months so I will not get to enjoy all that the festive season as to offer.  Taking the dogs hiking when the leaves are falling is usually a weekly activity around my house.  This year we will have to settle for beach runs and swimming in the ocean ( I guess I should not be complaining).  What are some of your favorite Fall activities?  I hope everyone will get out an enjoy the weather for me while I am, stuck, in sunny Florida. 

Well Hello Again!

Hi friends!

Things have been nuts in the doggy world the past few months and I have been very neglectful of all of my blog friends.  Well I am back and things are better than ever.  Nileydog has been so busy and so many great things have been going on, I can't wait to get everyone up to speed.  We have some amazing dogs that are up for adoption, including some amazing puppies.  One who I have been fostering and it is going to be very hard giving her up.  We have some amazing dogs in Texas who are looking for forever homes and even some in South Carolina.  That is right folks, we have gone nationwide! Thanks to everyone's support we have been able to help dogs all over the country.  Please stay tuned in the next few weeks for some even more exciting events to take place. 

Astor Has Been Adopted

Astor has found the perfect home and they will be picking her up this Friday.   She now has a new human brother who is 9 years old and she loves to follow him wherever he goes.  Astor spent the day with them today and it was love at first sight for everyone.  We are very happy that Astor has found her happy ending.  Good luck Astor!

Sadie is looking for her forever home

Sadie is a wonderful and VERY sweet dog. She is just about a year old. She is full grown and weighs 14 lbs. She has been spayed, UTD on shots and is micro-chipped. She will need a home that has a fenced in yard because she likes to run and chase squirrels and other small rodents. (That is the terrier in her.)

She has a lot of puppy energy but also likes to snuggle up on someones lap and take a nap. She gets along with other dogs (her foster home has 5 other dogs that she plays with.) Potty training has been going great and as long as she is taken out on a schedule she doesn't have an accident in the house. She would not be too happy living in an apartment,  she does tend to bark when she is crated. Her foster home crates her at night. If you have any questions about Sadie, please feel free to ask.

If you are interested please fill out our adoption application and email it to info@nileydogrescue.org. If you are interested please go to www.nileydogrescue.org and fill out the application. You can then attach it to an email and send it to info@nileydogrescue.org. Her adoption fee will be $199

*Will only adopt w/in a 50 mile radius of Cincinnati
 *Applicants are required to have a fenced in yard. Application, veterinary reference, adoption fee and home check are required to adopt. NOTE: Once you submit an application and are approved, we will then contact you and answer any further questions you might have. Thanks :0)

Rigby has been adopted!!

Rigby was adopted by the most wonderful family last week.  He now has a new sister named Pickles and they are quickly becoming best friends as well.   We are very happy Rigby has finally found his forever home after being bounced around for so long.    Here is a pic of Rigby and his new buddy.