Showing posts with label dog. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dog. Show all posts
April 5, 2016
Rest in Peace, Riley
Riley (Rita's Schnappi) had a splenic tumor and was very sick. He was put to sleep on February 11, 2016. He has a place in our hearts forever. Farewell friend.
February 12, 2015
Postcard from Sierra (Rita's Fiona)
Wanted to thank you and the rescue group for all you do! Adopted from you 4-1/2 years ago and it was one of the best things ever! Sierra (Rita's Fiona) has brought so much joy into my life and all her aunts and uncles (friends) who just adore her. One uncle calls often to see if Sierra is available to come over for a BBQ (even though she doesn't get to eat any of the food), but there's always tennis balls awaiting her arrival! She's loved by all the neighborhood kids too!
Cuddles and love to all at GRCGLAR from Sierra for helping her find her fur-ever home!
MaryJane & Sierra
Cuddles and love to all at GRCGLAR from Sierra for helping her find her fur-ever home!
MaryJane & Sierra
December 7, 2014
Postcard from Nora (formerly Rita's Melissa)
Almost four years ago, we became the parents of a little golden girl from Taiwan, named Rita’s Melissa. Brought to our house by Nestor who had fostered her for months, she was frightened, shy and nervous. After lapping up a bowlful of water, she jumped from one foot to the other to let us know she was ready for a walk so my husband Alan happily obliged by taking her on one of their long daily journeys. And, so life with Nora began.
She was always an easy dog to care for because she asked never for anything, was grateful for anything given. She never barked and slept much of the time. We are both retired so we are around her almost all of the time but in the beginning she seemed indifferent to our presence. The only time she cried was after she had eaten and was in the kitchen. Then she stood at the kitchen door, afraid to move. Apparently she had been confined to a kitchen in her earlier life and was begging us to allow her to come into the rest of the house. When she did come into the living room or dining room she hid herself behind a chair and slept. She was afraid of almost everything—fire hydrants, any large object, to a certain extent, us. We couldn’t go near her face and when we called her, even in the house, she wouldn’t come. I think she thought nothing good was going to come out of contact with any humans.
But gradually, we are so happy to say, she has settled in and we have become a family. When we sit on the patio, Nora is with us and the neighborhood children swarm around her to pet her or bush her hair. Her tail wags constantly with pleasure. If she’s not with us, she cries to come out. If we go in, she cries to come it. She sleeps on her bed at the foot of our bed. And when we watch television, Miss Nora is literally right under our feet, I guess, so we can tickle her every once in a while and watch her brush the floor with her glorious bushy tail. She is a joy in every way, and through her daily walks with Alan she has become a fixture in the neighborhood. Known and loved by all.
She was always an easy dog to care for because she asked never for anything, was grateful for anything given. She never barked and slept much of the time. We are both retired so we are around her almost all of the time but in the beginning she seemed indifferent to our presence. The only time she cried was after she had eaten and was in the kitchen. Then she stood at the kitchen door, afraid to move. Apparently she had been confined to a kitchen in her earlier life and was begging us to allow her to come into the rest of the house. When she did come into the living room or dining room she hid herself behind a chair and slept. She was afraid of almost everything—fire hydrants, any large object, to a certain extent, us. We couldn’t go near her face and when we called her, even in the house, she wouldn’t come. I think she thought nothing good was going to come out of contact with any humans.
But gradually, we are so happy to say, she has settled in and we have become a family. When we sit on the patio, Nora is with us and the neighborhood children swarm around her to pet her or bush her hair. Her tail wags constantly with pleasure. If she’s not with us, she cries to come out. If we go in, she cries to come it. She sleeps on her bed at the foot of our bed. And when we watch television, Miss Nora is literally right under our feet, I guess, so we can tickle her every once in a while and watch her brush the floor with her glorious bushy tail. She is a joy in every way, and through her daily walks with Alan she has become a fixture in the neighborhood. Known and loved by all.
November 23, 2014
Rita's Chance adopted again
I am happy to report that Rita's Chance has found a new home with Linda and Curt of San Diego. Linda and Curt are previous adopters of Cabo (who has now passed on) and doggie parents of Summer, their 16.5 year old golden. Chance was an adoption return because his family was moving and downsizing and could not take him with them. Linda and Curt were looking for a younger dog but were very considerate of Summer and wanted to make sure that she got along and was not too stressed in bringing another dog home. Chance has lived with numerous dogs of different sizes and ages and has gotten along great. He is on easy going guy so we knew that he would be great with Summer. Linda and Curt were very excited to meet Chance and drove from San Diego to Brea to meet up with Bobby and Nestor (Chance's fosters) on a Friday night. It did not take much time and Chance was in their car, riding back to San Diego and his new home.
The adoption going home photo shows Curt and Linda and their son with his fiancee. New mom Linda reported the following:
He is so sweet and loving with Summer Girl and gets along well with my son’s fiancé’s dog who, although small, wants to be the dominant one (Chance could care less). It took him about a week to start feeling comfortable in the house. As I had mentioned to you, he initially just wanted to run to the garage or stay in my son’s room (which is right next to the garage). He now knows that he has the run of the house and so when my son leaves for school he comes upstairs to be with me and follows me around the house. He is really a sweet dog and we are happy to have him. Not the best on walks as you mentioned - suddenly refusing to go any further - but I am working with him on that. Attached are some photos of him with his new friends (sorry I am not a very good photographer). He is so sweet and loving with Summer Girl and gets along well with my son’s fiancé’s dog who, although small, wants to be the dominant one (Chance could care less). Thanks for your help in matching him with our home – he is a good fit.
The adoption going home photo shows Curt and Linda and their son with his fiancee. New mom Linda reported the following:
He is so sweet and loving with Summer Girl and gets along well with my son’s fiancé’s dog who, although small, wants to be the dominant one (Chance could care less). It took him about a week to start feeling comfortable in the house. As I had mentioned to you, he initially just wanted to run to the garage or stay in my son’s room (which is right next to the garage). He now knows that he has the run of the house and so when my son leaves for school he comes upstairs to be with me and follows me around the house. He is really a sweet dog and we are happy to have him. Not the best on walks as you mentioned - suddenly refusing to go any further - but I am working with him on that. Attached are some photos of him with his new friends (sorry I am not a very good photographer). He is so sweet and loving with Summer Girl and gets along well with my son’s fiancé’s dog who, although small, wants to be the dominant one (Chance could care less). Thanks for your help in matching him with our home – he is a good fit.
November 3, 2014
Otto's latest adventures
Otto (formerly Rita's A-Fu) was recently Best Dog of Honor at our wedding, and just today morphed into an adorable lion. ~Janey
October 11, 2014
Rita & All Your Rescue Teammates - “Our Thank You”
You have given Leslie and me two of the most wonderful treasures of our lives...Gary and Daisy (formerly Yellow).
The pictures below tell you the wonder of these two pups:
GARY came to us a little over 2-1/2 years ago, arriving on a Welcome Waggin' night, jumping out of his crate and into my arms and the rest is history. Gary has always been this big lovable white teddy bear, the most gentle fellow one could ever know. Everyone who came in contact with with - whether on a walk, seeing him ride in my truck - everyone has always wanted to come up to him and give him a big hug.
At our Rescue events, people would get in line for a chance to give him a hug, shake his paws, take their picture with him. Children especially love, parents would want to take a picture of him with their children.
At home, he followed me wherever I went wanting to cuddle by my side. I watch TV laying my head on his side. When I want to take a nap I often will lie behind him and rap my arms around him. He loves you to touch and hold him. A Big White Love Bug. What joy he has brought to our lives.
DAISY arrived on a Welcome Waggin' night about three months after Gary and similarly jumping out of her crate and into my arms and the rest is history. While Gary is super lovable to all, and Daisy too, Daisy has always been "my little girl" absolutely wanting to be by my side at all times, barking when I leave her sight, always leaning up against me, wanting me to shake her paw, loving to sleep on her back paws pointed high and her favorite always to sit beside me in my truck or next to me on a rock with her legs & paws laid across my lap.
THESE TWO PUPS have brought such joy to our lives. Leslie and I can never thank all of you enough for rescuing them, making them healthy and sending them to our Rescue in the USA so they could have new forever homes with us.
WOOF, WOOF!
Paul & Leslie
The pictures below tell you the wonder of these two pups:
GARY came to us a little over 2-1/2 years ago, arriving on a Welcome Waggin' night, jumping out of his crate and into my arms and the rest is history. Gary has always been this big lovable white teddy bear, the most gentle fellow one could ever know. Everyone who came in contact with with - whether on a walk, seeing him ride in my truck - everyone has always wanted to come up to him and give him a big hug.
At our Rescue events, people would get in line for a chance to give him a hug, shake his paws, take their picture with him. Children especially love, parents would want to take a picture of him with their children.
At home, he followed me wherever I went wanting to cuddle by my side. I watch TV laying my head on his side. When I want to take a nap I often will lie behind him and rap my arms around him. He loves you to touch and hold him. A Big White Love Bug. What joy he has brought to our lives.
DAISY arrived on a Welcome Waggin' night about three months after Gary and similarly jumping out of her crate and into my arms and the rest is history. While Gary is super lovable to all, and Daisy too, Daisy has always been "my little girl" absolutely wanting to be by my side at all times, barking when I leave her sight, always leaning up against me, wanting me to shake her paw, loving to sleep on her back paws pointed high and her favorite always to sit beside me in my truck or next to me on a rock with her legs & paws laid across my lap.
THESE TWO PUPS have brought such joy to our lives. Leslie and I can never thank all of you enough for rescuing them, making them healthy and sending them to our Rescue in the USA so they could have new forever homes with us.
WOOF, WOOF!
Paul & Leslie
March 26, 2014
Rita's Lime adopted!
Congratulations to Izzy and Jamie who welcome Rita's Lime as a permanent member of the family.
Rita's Lime, now Tugbert, crossed the ocean and landed for a short stay at Culver Palms Animal Hospital until he was taken in by Izzy and Jamie who were first time fosters and requested a bit of an easier first time foster for their home. Well, even though we initially thought that Tugbert would be an easy foster, he provided Izzy and Jamie with some challenges. His house training was not perfected, counter surfing was a daily occurrence, and he did not want to go near the beach because of the waves. Izzy and Jamie powered through and researched and asked lots of questions to get him trained and more at ease.
They taught him basic manners....sit, down, shake, roll over. I was most impressed with them training him to go to his bed when they requested. I know how difficult that task is for a dog to learn and for a trainer to teach. It takes lots of dedication and repetition. After a couple of months, Izzy and Jamie asked if they would be able to make him a member of their family and the Rescue approved.
Tugbert's name is from his love of playing "tug" and "Bert" because Jamie just liked the name.
Thanks to Rita and MJ for saving this boy and getting him over to the US and to our rescue. Thank you to Sandy for providing guidance and direction for Izzy and Jamie and support to Lime.
Rita's Lime, now Tugbert, crossed the ocean and landed for a short stay at Culver Palms Animal Hospital until he was taken in by Izzy and Jamie who were first time fosters and requested a bit of an easier first time foster for their home. Well, even though we initially thought that Tugbert would be an easy foster, he provided Izzy and Jamie with some challenges. His house training was not perfected, counter surfing was a daily occurrence, and he did not want to go near the beach because of the waves. Izzy and Jamie powered through and researched and asked lots of questions to get him trained and more at ease.
They taught him basic manners....sit, down, shake, roll over. I was most impressed with them training him to go to his bed when they requested. I know how difficult that task is for a dog to learn and for a trainer to teach. It takes lots of dedication and repetition. After a couple of months, Izzy and Jamie asked if they would be able to make him a member of their family and the Rescue approved.
Tugbert's name is from his love of playing "tug" and "Bert" because Jamie just liked the name.
Thanks to Rita and MJ for saving this boy and getting him over to the US and to our rescue. Thank you to Sandy for providing guidance and direction for Izzy and Jamie and support to Lime.
March 24, 2014
Maggie's Hero adopted
Congratulations to Maggie's Hero, who found his forever home!
Hero was found in a fishing village with many skin problems and he was quite emaciated, and he also had heartworms The ARTT team asked us if we could take him in and, of course, we said yes. We also discovered that he had hip dysplasia and a possible torn ACL. He didn't seem symptomatic with his hip dysplasia and when we went to repair his ACL the vet decided he didn't need surgery after all. But, with his bad joints, chronic skin and ear problems and hypothyroidism (not to mention he was hit or miss on which dogs he liked and when he found one he liked he wanted to jump right on them to start playing, which most dogs don't appreciate), he was a tough guy to place - most families just don't want to deal with these problems.
Hero spent almost a year with his foster family, but finally along came John, who didn't care about any of these issues. John and his daughter previously had a Golden and they currently have a Sheltie. They were missing the Golden personality and contacted us to help them find a pup. They were very excited to meet Hero, and were even more excited to take him home. He's doing great in his new home and is very happy.
Hero thanks the Animal Rescue Team Taiwan for finding him and sending him to us. He thanks the CP Dog Walkers who regularly gave him walks and love during his time there. He's forever grateful to Deanna and family for fostering him for so long. He thanks Laura for scouting out his new home, and he thanks the placement team and PA Lisamarie for making the match.
Welcome home Hero!
Hero was found in a fishing village with many skin problems and he was quite emaciated, and he also had heartworms The ARTT team asked us if we could take him in and, of course, we said yes. We also discovered that he had hip dysplasia and a possible torn ACL. He didn't seem symptomatic with his hip dysplasia and when we went to repair his ACL the vet decided he didn't need surgery after all. But, with his bad joints, chronic skin and ear problems and hypothyroidism (not to mention he was hit or miss on which dogs he liked and when he found one he liked he wanted to jump right on them to start playing, which most dogs don't appreciate), he was a tough guy to place - most families just don't want to deal with these problems.
Hero spent almost a year with his foster family, but finally along came John, who didn't care about any of these issues. John and his daughter previously had a Golden and they currently have a Sheltie. They were missing the Golden personality and contacted us to help them find a pup. They were very excited to meet Hero, and were even more excited to take him home. He's doing great in his new home and is very happy.
Hero thanks the Animal Rescue Team Taiwan for finding him and sending him to us. He thanks the CP Dog Walkers who regularly gave him walks and love during his time there. He's forever grateful to Deanna and family for fostering him for so long. He thanks Laura for scouting out his new home, and he thanks the placement team and PA Lisamarie for making the match.
Welcome home Hero!
March 16, 2014
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November 10, 2013
Rita's Momo '13 adopted!
Congratulations to Rita's Momo, who found her forever home with the Kessler family!
Momo '13 came in several months ago from Taiwan, a short, chubby girl with a big personality. She went to stay with Tom and his pack and quickly made herself at home. She enjoyed playing with foster brother Maestro, and Kazoo and Maestro taught her to swim. The Kesslers and their Border Collie mix, Roxy, decided they'd like to have some additional puppy love and came to us looking for a younger dog who could keep up with Roxy. With someone around most of the time and an active family, they looked like a good match for Momo. It took a little coordination with camp and travel schedules, but when the meeting was finally made they all adored Momo, who returned the love and decided she wanted to go home with them.
Momo thanks Rita and MJ for finding her and sending her to us. She was so happy to meet the Welcome Waggin' and kept looking at Tom to say "pick me, pick me" to take home to foster - she got her wish and has had a very wonderful stay at Chez Walas. She sends thanks to Joan and Ed and Lulu for making sure her new home was up to her standards, and she thanks the placement team and PA Lisamarie for finding her this wonderful family.
Welcome home Momo!
Momo '13 came in several months ago from Taiwan, a short, chubby girl with a big personality. She went to stay with Tom and his pack and quickly made herself at home. She enjoyed playing with foster brother Maestro, and Kazoo and Maestro taught her to swim. The Kesslers and their Border Collie mix, Roxy, decided they'd like to have some additional puppy love and came to us looking for a younger dog who could keep up with Roxy. With someone around most of the time and an active family, they looked like a good match for Momo. It took a little coordination with camp and travel schedules, but when the meeting was finally made they all adored Momo, who returned the love and decided she wanted to go home with them.
Momo thanks Rita and MJ for finding her and sending her to us. She was so happy to meet the Welcome Waggin' and kept looking at Tom to say "pick me, pick me" to take home to foster - she got her wish and has had a very wonderful stay at Chez Walas. She sends thanks to Joan and Ed and Lulu for making sure her new home was up to her standards, and she thanks the placement team and PA Lisamarie for finding her this wonderful family.
Welcome home Momo!
Rita's Connor adopted!
Congratulations to Rita's Connor, who found his forever home with the Morgan family and their Golden, Cha-Cha.
Connor is another expat from Taiwan who was looking for better opportunities and asked Rita and MJ if he could come to the US. Regular Wecome Waggineer Gary came out to meet Connor at the LAX when he arrived, and hosted him while Connor waited to find his forever family. This sweet boy had great manners and a charming personality, and really just wanted someone to love him.
The Morgans lost a Golden to cancer a year ago and they and Cha-Cha were missing having a second Golden in the family. Their trainer recommended they contact us, and with doggy day care dates and someone around most of the time they looked like a great opportunity for Connor. They were excited when he came up as a match and quickly made arrangements for everyone to meet. The meeting went great and Cha-Cha and Connor immediately became great buds. His new name is Gaucho and the Morgans report that he is "an absolute Golden treasure!" He and Cha-Cha share a love for food and he gets her going on walks to stay in shape.
Connor thanks Rita and MJ for rescuing him and sending him to sunny CA. He thanks Gary for meeting him at the airport and giving him a great place to hang out while waiting for his forever home (and Marvin for being a gracious host as well). He's grateful to Joan and Ed for approving his new home, and the placement team and PA Eva for making a terrific match.
Welcome home Connor!
Connor is another expat from Taiwan who was looking for better opportunities and asked Rita and MJ if he could come to the US. Regular Wecome Waggineer Gary came out to meet Connor at the LAX when he arrived, and hosted him while Connor waited to find his forever family. This sweet boy had great manners and a charming personality, and really just wanted someone to love him.
The Morgans lost a Golden to cancer a year ago and they and Cha-Cha were missing having a second Golden in the family. Their trainer recommended they contact us, and with doggy day care dates and someone around most of the time they looked like a great opportunity for Connor. They were excited when he came up as a match and quickly made arrangements for everyone to meet. The meeting went great and Cha-Cha and Connor immediately became great buds. His new name is Gaucho and the Morgans report that he is "an absolute Golden treasure!" He and Cha-Cha share a love for food and he gets her going on walks to stay in shape.
Connor thanks Rita and MJ for rescuing him and sending him to sunny CA. He thanks Gary for meeting him at the airport and giving him a great place to hang out while waiting for his forever home (and Marvin for being a gracious host as well). He's grateful to Joan and Ed for approving his new home, and the placement team and PA Eva for making a terrific match.
Welcome home Connor!
August 23, 2013
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July 2, 2013
Update from Rita's Panda
We have to tell you, not a day goes by where we say to ourselves how fortunate we are to have Panda. We tell each other: “we got lucky”. She is so well behaved, gentle, loving and a bundle of fun. And a great swimmer, as well. Enjoy the photos and please tell Rita that Panda is happy and enjoying her new family. Tom did a great job of caring for her while Panda was awaiting her new family.
The Fernandez Family
The Fernandez Family
June 21, 2013
Update from Spencer (formerly Rita's Shadow)
Well, it has been approximately 9 months now that we have had our wonderful Spencer/formerly Rita's Shadow in our home and a big part of our family. He is now approaching 8 years old and loving life!
We have a wonderful vet and with his help we have completely cleared up all of his ear problems. Now the only problem is trying to keep his weight down, he just last week tipped the scales at 80 pounds. The vet seems to think that it is OK for him but we will continue to keep an eye on that weight, especially since he is not a very active dog. I think that i just part of his nature, although he has his morning and evening walks which he loves. Everyone in the neighborhood loves him and he has a little girlfriend, a small white terrier named Molly who he just loves to follow around while she ignores him. Oh too funny, he really acts like a lovesick boy.
To anyone who is hesitant about adopting an older dog please know that it is one of the best things we have ever done and he repays us with love in return every single day. We wouldn't have it any other way!
Thanks again to Rita, everyone in Taiwan and everyone here at GRCGLA Rescue who helped to bring him into our lives.
Attached are current pictures of Spencer. Some in the front yard after our walk....he loves rolling in the grass.
We have a wonderful vet and with his help we have completely cleared up all of his ear problems. Now the only problem is trying to keep his weight down, he just last week tipped the scales at 80 pounds. The vet seems to think that it is OK for him but we will continue to keep an eye on that weight, especially since he is not a very active dog. I think that i just part of his nature, although he has his morning and evening walks which he loves. Everyone in the neighborhood loves him and he has a little girlfriend, a small white terrier named Molly who he just loves to follow around while she ignores him. Oh too funny, he really acts like a lovesick boy.
To anyone who is hesitant about adopting an older dog please know that it is one of the best things we have ever done and he repays us with love in return every single day. We wouldn't have it any other way!
Thanks again to Rita, everyone in Taiwan and everyone here at GRCGLA Rescue who helped to bring him into our lives.
Attached are current pictures of Spencer. Some in the front yard after our walk....he loves rolling in the grass.
June 11, 2013
May 27, 2013
Coming Soon - Rita's Cody
From Rita: Our boy Cody is ready and need your help. Cody is a sweet, friendly and active boy. We found him from street two months ago. He was very hungry and skinny.
Now he is doing well and very happy. But Cody’s hip is not very good, don’t worry it is not impaired his walk. Here is Cody...
May 10, 2013
Postcard from Rita's Panda
Good morning...I wanted to take a quick break and reach out to you to share the status of Ms. Panda. In short, all of us feel so blessed that Panda has joined our family that there are not enough words to describe it. She has been a dream come true for us. Panda is the most well mannered golden we have ever been around that a day doesn't go by where we say to ourselves, "What a great dog!" She is a lover, and great companion. Aaron and Cameron both love her to death, especially Aaron. He is so protective of her, he watches her diet, cares for her comfort, and constantly plays with her. Once again, a big thank you for introducing us to her and giving us a chance to love her as much as you do.
Ron & Phyllis
Ron & Phyllis
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