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. 

501(c)(3)

Nileydog is so very excited to announce that we are officially 501(c)(3)!!  This is huge news for us.  We have been working on this for about 2 years and it has finally happened.   We are now able to do so much more that we werent able to before.   We will be having our own adoption events on the weekend at Petsmart.  We will be posting the dates and locations of all adoption events so stay tuned. 

Up for adoption

We have some bugs who are still looking for their forever homes.   Elle, Lucy, Aster, Dexter and Rigby are eagerly awaiting someone to come and adopt them. 

Puppy update

All of the puppies have finally been adopted.  Ron was the last one we had and the family that adopted Draco decided that he needed a buddy and they decided to adopt Ron also.   Ron and Draco and doing very well and they are happy to have been reunited.  

Nileydog Newest addition

We are so very happy NDR has a new friend named Pete who is wanting to volunteer their time.  Pete is currently completely re-doing the website.  We are very excited about this and the changes so far are amazing.  Stay tuned it wont be much longer until we have a brand new look :)

Thanks Pete!

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