Congratulations to Rita's Cooper, who has found his forever home with multi-time failed foster parents Jo Anne and Andy, and their dogs, Coach, Shiloh and (for a short time) Goldie.
Cooper was found by Rita and MJ in a shelter. His original owner got married and moved to the US, leaving him with her elderly father. When the father could no longer care for him, he ended up in the shelter in poor condition. Thankfully Rita and MJ were able to get him and help bring him back to good health. Jo Anne and Andy had offered to foster a pup to help us get someone out of boarding. When Cooper came in I asked Jo Anne if she would take him - "of course - I love him!" - was Jo Anne's response. It didn't take long for Jo Anne and Andy to decide Cooper needed to become a Delle Dog. He has a funny personality and these silly bottom teeth that look like those fake monster teeth - plus his lip gets caught on his teeth all the time so he cracks you up just looking at him. Then his silliness keeps you going! He has made himself quite at home and is keeping Jo Anne on her toes.
Cooper will be forever grateful to Rita and MJ for finding him, getting him well and sending him to us. He thanks the Welcome Waggin' for meeting him at LAX and to Jo Anne and Andy and their pups for offering him a loving forever home. Jo Anne will send pictures out.
Welcome home Cooper!
April 26, 2013
Rita's Ginger adopted!
Congratulations to Rita's Ginger, who found her forever home with Bill and Kathy and their Golden, Maggie.
Ginger came to us from Taiwan (along with Morticia, Cooper and Momo '13). We don't have her prior history, but she's a sweet older girl who was just looking for a loving retirement home. Bill and Kathy recently contacted us about adopting another dog, after losing Ashley late last year. They saw the PT dogs that were coming in and inquired about Ginger - we asked if they would foster her, and they quickly fell in love with her. Although she's older than they were looking for and has some medical issues, they knew they could provide lots of love and care for her and Maggie was happy to have the company.
Ginger thanks Rita and MJ for finding her and sending her to California. She thanks the Welcome Waggin' for meeting her at LAX, and Eva for her help in transporting her to her foster/forever home. She also thanks Joan and Ed for doing the home visit on this family and going out to get the adoption paperwork completed. Finally, she's forever grateful to Bill and Kathy for taking her in and giving her a wonderful, loving home. We didn't get an adoption photo, but I've asked the family to send one in.
Welcome home Ginger!
Ginger came to us from Taiwan (along with Morticia, Cooper and Momo '13). We don't have her prior history, but she's a sweet older girl who was just looking for a loving retirement home. Bill and Kathy recently contacted us about adopting another dog, after losing Ashley late last year. They saw the PT dogs that were coming in and inquired about Ginger - we asked if they would foster her, and they quickly fell in love with her. Although she's older than they were looking for and has some medical issues, they knew they could provide lots of love and care for her and Maggie was happy to have the company.
Ginger thanks Rita and MJ for finding her and sending her to California. She thanks the Welcome Waggin' for meeting her at LAX, and Eva for her help in transporting her to her foster/forever home. She also thanks Joan and Ed for doing the home visit on this family and going out to get the adoption paperwork completed. Finally, she's forever grateful to Bill and Kathy for taking her in and giving her a wonderful, loving home. We didn't get an adoption photo, but I've asked the family to send one in.
Welcome home Ginger!
April 5, 2013
Maggie's Alexander adopted!
Congratulations to Maggie's Alexander, who found his forever home with the Georgeson family.
Alexander originally came to us a couple of years ago and was adopted, but was recently returned due to some unexpected health changes in his family. He's a very sweet boy with a mischevious personality and if he's bored he'll get into stuff and particularly likes to eat books! So he asked us to find him a family where he had someone to play with and where his people were around most of the time so he didn't have a chance to get bored and into trouble. The Georgesons have 7-month-old Nickel and recently lost their senior Golden, leaving Nickel sad and without a playmate. This looked like a great opportunity for Alexander and when we presented him as a potential match the family was eager to set up a meeting. He and Nickel hit it off right away and the Georgesons were completely charmed by him. They report that he's a great dog and very well behaved, and its Nickel who is the mischief-maker in the family. They are calling him Hunter, which is what his former family had named him.
Alexander thanks ARTT and Maggie for his initial rescue. He thanks the CP dog walkers for his regular exercise during this brief stay at CP, and Nestor and Bobby for fostering him until we could find his new family. He thanks Jo Anne for doing the home visit on his new family, and the placement team and PA Eva for finding him such a great match.
Welcome home Maggie's Alexander!
Alexander originally came to us a couple of years ago and was adopted, but was recently returned due to some unexpected health changes in his family. He's a very sweet boy with a mischevious personality and if he's bored he'll get into stuff and particularly likes to eat books! So he asked us to find him a family where he had someone to play with and where his people were around most of the time so he didn't have a chance to get bored and into trouble. The Georgesons have 7-month-old Nickel and recently lost their senior Golden, leaving Nickel sad and without a playmate. This looked like a great opportunity for Alexander and when we presented him as a potential match the family was eager to set up a meeting. He and Nickel hit it off right away and the Georgesons were completely charmed by him. They report that he's a great dog and very well behaved, and its Nickel who is the mischief-maker in the family. They are calling him Hunter, which is what his former family had named him.
Alexander thanks ARTT and Maggie for his initial rescue. He thanks the CP dog walkers for his regular exercise during this brief stay at CP, and Nestor and Bobby for fostering him until we could find his new family. He thanks Jo Anne for doing the home visit on his new family, and the placement team and PA Eva for finding him such a great match.
Welcome home Maggie's Alexander!
April 4, 2013
Rita's Benny adopted!
Congratulations to Rita's Benny, who found her forever home with failed foster parents Jan and pups, Corby and Taylor.
Benny came to us from Taiwan last year. When she was found by Rita and MJ she was emaciated, was heartworm positive and had pyometria, as well as skin problems. Under the wonderful care of Rita, MJ and their team, this sweet girl blossomed and regained her health and was finally able to make the trip to us.
Jan and Greg had seen her initial video and asked if they could foster her as her story really touched their hearts. They were pretty insistent they didn't want to adopt a third dog, but did want to provide a loving temporary home for Benny. Well, Benny had different plans, and figured the way to get to Jan and Greg was through Corby and Taylor. She is a funny, loving and playful girl and was a perfect fit for these boys. Seeing how far Corby and Taylor had fallen for Benny, Jan and Greg realized they had fallen for her, too.
Benny thanks Rita and MJ for being there for her and getting her healthy enough to travel to California. She thanks the Welcome Waggin' for meeting her at the airport, and Jan, Greg, Corby and Taylor for fostering her and falling in love with her and letting her stay. Here is a picture of her (in front) with Corby and Taylor.
Welcome home Benny!
Benny came to us from Taiwan last year. When she was found by Rita and MJ she was emaciated, was heartworm positive and had pyometria, as well as skin problems. Under the wonderful care of Rita, MJ and their team, this sweet girl blossomed and regained her health and was finally able to make the trip to us.
Jan and Greg had seen her initial video and asked if they could foster her as her story really touched their hearts. They were pretty insistent they didn't want to adopt a third dog, but did want to provide a loving temporary home for Benny. Well, Benny had different plans, and figured the way to get to Jan and Greg was through Corby and Taylor. She is a funny, loving and playful girl and was a perfect fit for these boys. Seeing how far Corby and Taylor had fallen for Benny, Jan and Greg realized they had fallen for her, too.
Benny thanks Rita and MJ for being there for her and getting her healthy enough to travel to California. She thanks the Welcome Waggin' for meeting her at the airport, and Jan, Greg, Corby and Taylor for fostering her and falling in love with her and letting her stay. Here is a picture of her (in front) with Corby and Taylor.
Welcome home Benny!
March 26, 2013
Minnie (formerly Rita's Paula) runs ahead
Minnie was diagnosed with cancer of the spine through an MRI on March 5. The position of the cancer would not allow for treatment and Minnie said farewell on March 25. Rest in peace, Miinnie.
March 10, 2013
March 6, 2013
Update from kaci (formerly Rita's Maru)
Thank you so much!
Kim
March 5, 2013
February 21, 2013
February 9, 2013
Rita's Panda adopted
Congratulations to Rita's Panda, who has found her forever home with the Fernandez family.
Panda came to us from Rita and MJ - she was heartworm positive and had a mass on her side (which was removed and found to be benign). Panda has been hanging out with Tom for the last couple of months, ruling the roost, learning to swim and being (as Tom puts it) "just an absolute doll!" She was waiting for just the right family. The Fernandez family was hoping to find a new family member to shower their love on, hang out with, and to play with their kids when they visit. We set up a meeting and Panda approved. She greeted each family member and even earned a smile from Cameron - she happily jumped in their car, waved goodbye to Tom and his menagerie, and is enjoying life in her new home.
Panda thanks Rita and MJ for finding her and bringing her back to health and then sending her to us. She's grateful to the Welcome Waggin' for meeting her at LAX and to Tom and his gang for welcoming her into their home while she waited for her own. She thanks Leslie and Lexi for making sure this home was up to her standards, and finally she thanks the placement team and PA Jo Anne for matching her up with the perfect family.
Welcome home Panda!
Panda came to us from Rita and MJ - she was heartworm positive and had a mass on her side (which was removed and found to be benign). Panda has been hanging out with Tom for the last couple of months, ruling the roost, learning to swim and being (as Tom puts it) "just an absolute doll!" She was waiting for just the right family. The Fernandez family was hoping to find a new family member to shower their love on, hang out with, and to play with their kids when they visit. We set up a meeting and Panda approved. She greeted each family member and even earned a smile from Cameron - she happily jumped in their car, waved goodbye to Tom and his menagerie, and is enjoying life in her new home.
Panda thanks Rita and MJ for finding her and bringing her back to health and then sending her to us. She's grateful to the Welcome Waggin' for meeting her at LAX and to Tom and his gang for welcoming her into their home while she waited for her own. She thanks Leslie and Lexi for making sure this home was up to her standards, and finally she thanks the placement team and PA Jo Anne for matching her up with the perfect family.
Welcome home Panda!
January 23, 2013
Update from Lincoln, formerly Rita's Jumper
Lincoln, (formerly Rita's Jumper), has assimilated beautifully into our lives. He has joined us as well as Shanie, our 7-yr.old Golden mix, whom we also rescued from your organization. He has been to our vet as well as our trainer, Janine, owner of J9's K9's and we will begin an obedience class in March. He has great manners but we still want to teach him basic obedience. He and Shanie get along beautifully and he became a permanent member of our family on day one.
We tell everyone we introduce him to that he is a rescue from Taiwan and he truly is a beautiful soul. It is our pleasure to give him his forever home filled with love and attention which he so richly deserves. We are so grateful to have him with us now. We will send you pics as soon as we can get someone to take one of all of us together and we will keep you updated. Thank you to you, Rita, Gary (his foster dad) and everyone at Golden Rescue for giving us our sweet Lincoln. We will take care of him forever.
Fondly,
Emilie and Dan
We tell everyone we introduce him to that he is a rescue from Taiwan and he truly is a beautiful soul. It is our pleasure to give him his forever home filled with love and attention which he so richly deserves. We are so grateful to have him with us now. We will send you pics as soon as we can get someone to take one of all of us together and we will keep you updated. Thank you to you, Rita, Gary (his foster dad) and everyone at Golden Rescue for giving us our sweet Lincoln. We will take care of him forever.
Fondly,
Emilie and Dan
January 17, 2013
Rita's Jumper adopted!
Congratulations to Rita's Jumper, who found his forever home with Emilie and Dan, and their pup Shanie.
Jumper came to us a few months back from Taiwan, where he was found in a shelter very underweight, suffering from heartworm, ehrlichia and babesia. Thanks to the care and love of Rita and MJ he was able to recover and make his way to the US. He stayed with Gary and Dao, who adopted Rita's Marvin last year. Marvin taught Jumper most of what he needed to know for live in the US, and so he was ready to go when Emilie and Dan came along. They were so excited when we told them Jumper was a match, and eagerly made arrangement to drive down to the OC to meet him. Introductions between Jumper and Shanie went very well, and of course Emilie and Dan were smitten, and off Jumper went to his new home. He has quickly settled in and enjoys playing with his new doggy sibling and overall making himself at home, and his new name is Lincoln.
Jumper thanks Rita and MJ for all the love and care they provided to get him well and for sending him to us. He thanks the Welcome Waggin' for meeting him at LAX and Gary and Dao for taking him home and fostering him. He's also thankful to Deanna for doing the home visit for his new parents, and to the placement team and PA Eva for findhing him the perfect family.
Welcome home Jumper!
Jumper came to us a few months back from Taiwan, where he was found in a shelter very underweight, suffering from heartworm, ehrlichia and babesia. Thanks to the care and love of Rita and MJ he was able to recover and make his way to the US. He stayed with Gary and Dao, who adopted Rita's Marvin last year. Marvin taught Jumper most of what he needed to know for live in the US, and so he was ready to go when Emilie and Dan came along. They were so excited when we told them Jumper was a match, and eagerly made arrangement to drive down to the OC to meet him. Introductions between Jumper and Shanie went very well, and of course Emilie and Dan were smitten, and off Jumper went to his new home. He has quickly settled in and enjoys playing with his new doggy sibling and overall making himself at home, and his new name is Lincoln.
Jumper thanks Rita and MJ for all the love and care they provided to get him well and for sending him to us. He thanks the Welcome Waggin' for meeting him at LAX and Gary and Dao for taking him home and fostering him. He's also thankful to Deanna for doing the home visit for his new parents, and to the placement team and PA Eva for findhing him the perfect family.
Welcome home Jumper!
December 11, 2012
Rita's Ally adopted!
Rita's Ally came to us over a year ago. Rita and MJ rescued her in Taiwan. They estimated that she was 3 years old, had had a litter of puppies, and was diagnosed with a luxating hip. When she came to the U.S., Dr. Bory, at Culver Palms Animal Hospital fixed her hip and she was able to go to Deanna's for some recovery time. After a week, Ally became very sick and returned to Culver Palms to discover she was allergic to her microchip. Dr. Bory surgically remove the microchip and replaced it with a different one. Unfortunately, Ally was allergic to that one, too, so she had to go under, yet again, to remove the new chip.
Ally then went to the H. house to recuperate. During her stay, she proved to be a very sweet and loving girl who got along with the other canines in the house. After a month at the H. house, Ally's resource guarding surfaced. She became a HOPE dog and received professional training. After consulting with Sandy, Barbara D. and a session with Terry Long, foster mom, Kriss, started working with her. She is a quick learner and would do anything for a treat. Her recall is excellent and her favorite command is now 'give'. She started bringing everything to Kriss, waited expectantly for the 'give' command so she could receive her treat. She was finally ready for adoption! However, Ally fit in so well at the H. house and had become such good buds with her canine sister, Cali, so a vote was taken and it was decided she should stay right where she was!
Thank you to MJ and Rita for rescuing her in Taiwan and sending her over to us. Thanks, also, to Deanna and family for taking Ally in so she could heal faster from her hip; to Culver Palms staff and Dr. Bory, who gave her amazing care and continue to keep up with her care (Tony affectionately calls her "Scarback"); and finally, to Sandy for trusting and helping Kriss and Ally in their journey together.
Congratulations Ally!
Ally then went to the H. house to recuperate. During her stay, she proved to be a very sweet and loving girl who got along with the other canines in the house. After a month at the H. house, Ally's resource guarding surfaced. She became a HOPE dog and received professional training. After consulting with Sandy, Barbara D. and a session with Terry Long, foster mom, Kriss, started working with her. She is a quick learner and would do anything for a treat. Her recall is excellent and her favorite command is now 'give'. She started bringing everything to Kriss, waited expectantly for the 'give' command so she could receive her treat. She was finally ready for adoption! However, Ally fit in so well at the H. house and had become such good buds with her canine sister, Cali, so a vote was taken and it was decided she should stay right where she was!
Thank you to MJ and Rita for rescuing her in Taiwan and sending her over to us. Thanks, also, to Deanna and family for taking Ally in so she could heal faster from her hip; to Culver Palms staff and Dr. Bory, who gave her amazing care and continue to keep up with her care (Tony affectionately calls her "Scarback"); and finally, to Sandy for trusting and helping Kriss and Ally in their journey together.
Congratulations Ally!
December 4, 2012
Update from Gunner (formerly Rita's Genki)
So sorry that I have taken so long to send an updated photo. Attached is one from Thanksgiving, with Gunner (Genki) and my 15 yr old son, Christopher. You can't really see from the picture, but since we got him, his coat has grown in long and beautiful. He gets many compliments on his beautiful coat and manners. Please let the team in Taiwan know how much we love and appreciate our new dog!
Thanks,
Sharon
Thanks,
Sharon
November 27, 2012
Rita's Xiang Xiang Runs Ahead
I am so sorry to tell you that Rita's Xiang Xiang has crossed the bridge.
XiangXiang arrived back in May from Taiwan, where he had been found in a shelter by Rita and MJ. He had a growth removed from his hip, which was diagnosed as a hemangiosarcoma. X-rays didn't show any spread to his organs, so he made the trip to the US. After spending some time at BP, where he was adored by the vet staff and our dog walking volunteers, he went to stay with new foster family, the Klemanns. He was soooo happy to be in a home and the Klemanns and their other pup adored him. Not long after he arrived at their home they noticed a growth on the top of his head that was getting bigger. We had it removed and it turned out to be another hemangiosarcoma. He did great after his surgery and was having lots of fun with his foster family. I told them that it would be difficult to adopt him out with his health history, and the family said he was welcome to stay for as long as he needed to. Several weeks ago they noticed he wasn't doing well, and after seeing the vet it was thought he may have kidney failure. He responded well to medication and diet at first, but two weeks later his symptoms reappeared, and at that point the vet determined the hemangio had spread to his organs. Sadly, we had to let this sweet boy go.
I am happy he had the opportunity to come here, and to have such a loving foster home in the Klemanns for his last few months. RIP XiangXiang.
XiangXiang arrived back in May from Taiwan, where he had been found in a shelter by Rita and MJ. He had a growth removed from his hip, which was diagnosed as a hemangiosarcoma. X-rays didn't show any spread to his organs, so he made the trip to the US. After spending some time at BP, where he was adored by the vet staff and our dog walking volunteers, he went to stay with new foster family, the Klemanns. He was soooo happy to be in a home and the Klemanns and their other pup adored him. Not long after he arrived at their home they noticed a growth on the top of his head that was getting bigger. We had it removed and it turned out to be another hemangiosarcoma. He did great after his surgery and was having lots of fun with his foster family. I told them that it would be difficult to adopt him out with his health history, and the family said he was welcome to stay for as long as he needed to. Several weeks ago they noticed he wasn't doing well, and after seeing the vet it was thought he may have kidney failure. He responded well to medication and diet at first, but two weeks later his symptoms reappeared, and at that point the vet determined the hemangio had spread to his organs. Sadly, we had to let this sweet boy go.
I am happy he had the opportunity to come here, and to have such a loving foster home in the Klemanns for his last few months. RIP XiangXiang.
November 20, 2012
Coming soon...Maggie's Hero
Hero was found in a fishing village, where he had been abandoned. A family was trying to take care of him, but he needed more help than they could provide. Maggie and Joseph, ARTT, took him in and got him healthy. He'll be arriving here soon!
October 19, 2012
Update from Rita's Shadow, now called Spencer
Thought I would send you some pictures of our wonderful boy. Spencer has filled our hearts with love. He can be a little stubborn
at times but thats just part of his charm. When we go on our walks in
the neighborhood he needs to go say hello to everyone he sees. We
are so happy to have him in our lives. Please thank everyone in rescue who helped get him to his forever home.
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