Rigby up for adoption or looking for a foster home

The love of my life Rigby is coming back to us because his owner was having some personal issues.    He is a truly amazing dog, and by far my favorite foster that I have ever had.  I have said many times if I lived alone I would adopt him myself.  The pictures are from when I was fostering him.  He no longer has the skin issue and he has put on some weight.  He looks amazing now.

From his previous foster home:

Rigby is an easy one....and i've had lots to compare him to!  I have a few other dogs and Rigby does great.  Even though he's very young,he's not annoying to the other dogs.  My alpha, Jake, doesn't like most dogs i bring in, but Rigby is unbothered by his growls and would never challenge him.  Rigby doesn't have a mean bone in his body and has no desire to be the boss. 

Rigby listens really well and is smart as a whip.  It takes him only a minute or two to understand and do what you want.    And it's amazing how calm and well behaved he is in the house.  I've given him a bath and he just takes it in stride. 

With Rigby's calm and loving personality, i think he would do great with kids.  He loves all people and will let you do anything to him.  Rigby's favorite things are his nylabone and cuddling....he really loves to cuddle and just wants love.
Rigby is on the small side.  I don't think he's even 40lbs, but his ribs are still showing so he needs a few more pounds.

Momma dog needs a foster home for 5 weeks

This momma and her babies need a foster home until the little ones are weaned. They are about 2-3 weeks old. So they will need a warm home for about 5 weeks or so. Puppies like this are easy bc the momma does everything for them. She even helps to clean up :0)  If you ever wanted to foster this is a great chance.  You get to help out not only one dog... but all her babies too. 

Ron

Ron is still looking for a home.  He is a yellow Lab puppy.   Pretty stinking cute :)  He has grown up a bit since this photo but he is still a baby and would love someone to play with.  

Abby Happy Tail!

Abby is loving her new home!  She loved meeting her extended family of the Holidays, and got along with everyone.  She went to the vet and everything checked out.  She was even included in the family photo!  We are all so happy Abby found her forever home!

Boston Terriers

Boston Terriers hold a special place in my heart.  My very first foster was a Boston for the wonderful rescue called Midwest Boston Terrier Rescue.   They are such awesome dogs, I have one myself (rescued of course).  

I received an email yesterday that kinda tore me up.  There are 8 Bostons in Scott Co, Kentucky that were dropped off.  They seem to be pretty young, maybe one-ish.  They are in pretty bad shape.  It looks like they have Demodex which is a tiny mite that lives on the skin or hair follicles of mamals.  Luckily this is not contagious so I can scoop them up as soon as I see them.  At this point they have lost most of their hair, so they are going to be pretty itchy.

I am trying to gets these little guys today so wish me luck.  I will of course be leaving some updates as to what happens.  

Adoptions

So much has been happening I have been forgetting to let you guys know.    Hmm where do I begin.

Penny was adopted into an amazing home.  She has been with us for almost a year.  She is no longer Heart-Worm positive which means she was able to be spayed.   Now she will live a long happy life with her great new family. 

 Abby, Hermine and Tipper were also adopted this month. 

  

RIP Buddy

Buddy was rescued in the winter of 09'.   When we pulled him from the shelter we weren't really sure what we were getting.  He was so covered in mats we couldn't really see his little face.  Once we got him home we took him to Linda's house where she helped shave and cut the mats off.  Once he was done he felt so much better. 

Buddy was an older dog but to all of us that just meant he was a bit wiser then the younger ones.  He had seen a lot in his life and until Linda adopted him his life wasn't so great.

Linda gave him the second chance he deserved.  Buddy reminded me to never take my dogs for granted.  To always appreciate them and always enjoy every moment of every day.

A Dog's Purpose, (from a 6-year-old)

 

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish
Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife, Lisa, and their little
boy, Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a
miracle.

 

I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we
couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia
procedure for the old dog in their home.

 

As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be
good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though
Shane might learn something from the experience

 

The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded
him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I
wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker
slipped peacefully away.

 

The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or
confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's death, wondering aloud
about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who
had been listening quietly, piped up, 'I know why.'

 

Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me.
I'd never heard a more comforting explanation.

 

He said, 'People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life -- like
loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?'

The six-year-old continued,
'Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.'

 

Live simply.
Love generously.
Care deeply.
Speak kindly.

 

Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:

 

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

 

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.

 

Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.

 

Take naps.

 

Stretch before rising.

 

Run, romp, and play daily.

 

Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

 

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

 

On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.

 

On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.

 

When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

 

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

 

Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough.

 

Be loyal.

 

Never pretend to be something you're not.

 

If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

 

When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them
gently.

 

Being always grateful for each new day and for the blessing you have.

 

ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY!
That's what dogs teach us...

 

Nileydog was on Fox news today!!

We had a great time today at the Fox 19 morning news.  Our good friend Stephany set everything up for us.  Nevil also got the chance to meet Constantine Maroulis and Meghan Mongillo.   You can check out the video link below.

http://www.fox19.com/global/Category.asp?C=195974&autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=5234472&flvUri&partnerclipid

 

 

 

Parvo Dogs

Aster and Abby are Parvo positive.  This is a pretty serious intestinal disease that eats away at the intestines.   We are giving them sub q fluids 3 times a day along with antibiotics and some other meds to help with the upset tummies.  I will keep everyone posted on their recovery.  Hopefully the other 12 wont get it. 

Went for 2, came home with 14

There were some very lucky and happy dogs in Estill Co, Kentucky.   We planned on getting 2 small dogs and came home with a car full.   Luckily we didnt leave many behind and the ones we did were getting picked up by other rescues.  We got 4 older dogs and 10 puppies.  They were all covered in so many fleas that the bath water was red from all the blood that came off them.  They are full of worms and all kinds of nasty stuff.  They are just babies and little ones and dont deserve to be treated like that.  So needless to say NDR scooped them all up!

Cookie Monster

8 weeks old Great Dane puppy.  Someone dropped him off at an adoption event.  He sure is a cutie!  Pics to come soon

Peroni (Susie) found her forever home!!

Last week Peroni was so lucky and found herself the perfect home!  Bryn and Rob renamed her Peroni and it fits her perfectly.   Good luck Peronio

Adoptions!

This week Samantha, Ellie, Jackson and Ruby all found new homes!!!!!  Good luck guys

Dexter

Dexter has turned out to be one of the sweetest guys I have ever come across.  His favorite thing to do is to nuzzle up  by your neck and fall asleep on his back.  He is the definition of a lap dog.  He has learned how to sit and stay, and is working on a few other tricks.  One is learning how to stand on his back legs on command.  Its pretty cute.  He now loves other dogs and I can pick him up with no problems.  He was very nervous at first but has done a complete turnaround and I would swear he was a different dog.  I think he finally knows he is safe and doesnt feel like he has to always be on guard.   He hasnt had any accidents in the house and even walks in his crate at night and sleeps under a blanket.  He is pretty stinking cute.  

Puppies are parvo free

The word Parvo scares the hell out of anyone in rescue.  When the puppies were starting to show sings we all got very nervous.  Luckily they are very healthy and they did not have Parvo!!!!!

Marlee

Marlee took the worlds longest road trip to Connecticut  but she finally made it yesterday and she is having a great time.   Her new mom Diane is so happy and they instantly fell in love.   Marlee was pulled from West Virginia after being locked in a dungeon when her old owners moved and let her and her Rottie brother.  The Rottie didnt make it but Marlee did.  Diane found her through an email and long story short she is safe!!!

Thanks Diane

RIP Spot

Spot 2009-2010

West Virgina rescue

July first I drove out to WV to pick up Marlee.  She was a Boxer who was left behind when her owners moved.  She and her Rotweiller brother were loved in this dungeon type room where the Rottie died.  They were left in the heat with no food or water.  Luckily for Marlee she was found.  She was very skinny and sick but she is doing much better now.  

Well I went up to get just Marlee and ended up coming home with 8 dogs!  Yes 8 in my little volvo.  Needless to say it was a mission.   In the 13 hour road trip the girls found foster homes for 6 of the dogs.  I ended up with Marlee and Dexter (an annoyingly cute Dachshund). 

They all came down with Kennel Cough which is oddly good news this is all they had :) 

Marlee will be moving to Connecticut (which I am a little jealous about).  She will be leaving later thins week.

Marley has been adopted also

Dexter is a little lap dog who likes small dogs and grown up people.

Suzie and Ruby are hopefully being adopted this week

Jackson is the cutest puppy ever, and is still waiting for his forever home 

 Samantha and Oliver

 Dexter

 Suzie

 Ruby

 Marlee

 Marley

J

 Jackson


Thanks to everyone who helped this little monsters find a safe home. 

Ellie - Up for adoption

Nileydog Rescue's newest rescue, Ellie, is looking for her forever home. Ellie is a 2 year old lab mix who loves attention and just wants to be around you. She was a favorite with the volunteers at the pound where we pulled her. Her family left her at the high kill shelter after they had twins and no longer had time for her. She's a wonderful girl, she's house trained, spayed, heart worm negative, and UTD on everything. Her foster absolutely loves her, she's house trustworthy and a joy to be around! Ellie is a sweetheart looking for a family to call her own. 

You can learn more about Ellie and the rest of nileydog's available dogs at http://www.petfinder.com/pet-search?search_id=272675. You can also visit our facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100000796743984&ref=ts to see pictures and learn more about our dogs see what the latest news with the rescue is. Our website is http://nileydogrescue.org/. Please feel free to forward this email on to friends and family.

Penny - Heart Worm Positive

Little Miss Penny was heart worm positive.  This is very sad bc this could have been prevented by a simple pill that is only given once a month.  Now she has to endure the pain of the treatment to make sure she survives.  Luckily she is in a wonderful foster home who is making sure she is very spoiled and loved and has an amazing vet Dr. Bercz taking care of her.   We appreciate them so much.  Hopefully Penny will fully recover and will go on to live a happy and healthy life. 

Kirkland Dog Food - Costco

Thanks to my sisters, Jack, Niledyog has switched foods. We now get our food from Costco! It is the same food as canadea or buffalo blue. You should check it out.... Its actually very very good dog food and its only $20 a bag compared to the $60 we were paying! This will help out a lot. Anyone who wants to donate ...some bags of dogfood we would be very happy :)

Quil and Embry

Quil. He is 11 weeks old, black lab puppy. He is very playful and cute. He is catching onto the potty training very well and would be great with a family with some kids to play with.

His name is Embry, he is 11 weeks old, black lab puppy. He seems very calm and loves to cuddle. Already catching on to potty training and doing very well.