Tag: Dogs that need help

An Unlikely Pair

Bella Maria & RoscoeBella Maria is an older woman who has fallen for a younger man. She and Roscoe lost their human family when they were taken to the shelter but they vowed not to be separated and managed to convince the shelter staff to beg us to take them both. They are adorable together. They sleep together, they check in with one another all the time and they share food bowls.

0704130836dBella Maria is about 8-10 yrs old and a purebred Cocker girl while Roscoe is only 3 yrs old and a Maltese /Shih tzu who looks just like a Muppet and snorts when he is excited. She is a sweet gentle soul and he is silly and full of himself.  Roscoe has cataracts but she takes care of him and he watches out for her. When they came in we could tell no one took very good care of them for a long time. Bella’s nails were grown into the pads of her feet, several of her teeth were abscessed and their fur was matted and filthy. But as long as they were together they were happy.

0704130836bWe got them both cleaned up and gave Bella Marie a dental and pedicure. Now Bella Marie and Roscoe desperately need a foster home while they are waiting for their forever family to find them. Can you help?

Quiggly

0623131919fQuiggly’s dad was elderly and when he passed away at home the paramedics did not know that Quiggly was in the back yard. They left without notifying anyone about him. Lucky for Quiggly the neighbor noticed him and started throwing food over the fence and dripping her hose over so he would have food and water until she could get him out of there.

0623131919aHer friend Frank agreed to keep him until we could pick him up on Saturday. When we met Frank and Quiggly in Elk Grove after our annual picnic he was stressed and confused from everything that had happened to him. He quickly settled down in his foster home and immediately made friends with their other foster girl, Sarah Jane. He and Sarah Jane would play and play and play for hours.

Make Your Reservations Now!

The Sacramento SCCR Cocker Picnic is coming up fast on Saturday, June 22nd. . .

Picnic Time? Yahoo!You can purchase your tickets online now or send us an email to RSVP and buy your tickets at the door.

The SCCR Santa Barbara Picnic is scheduled for Saturday, July 20th.  You can reserve your spot for that picnic now too.

Time, place and directions for both picnics on the website.

We can’t wait to see you all there with your “cocker kids”!

She Was Hit By A Car And Her Pelvis Was Shattered

photoTalia was hit by a car and taken to the shelter.  We knew when we got the call that her vet bills could be high and we didn’t have much to spare but she was in so much pain when we got the call we could not say no.
According to her x-rays her pelvis was shattered in several places and she needed surgery asap.  But her little face was so trusting even when we had to move her and it hurt her.
SOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhe will be on bed rest for six weeks with acupuncture treatments for the nerve damage she has sustained. The estimate for her surgery and follow up care is about $4,000 but we couldn’t say no. She as sweet as they get and trusts that we will take care of her.

Donations towards Talia’s surgery

It Is Time For Our Spring Fundraiser!

Lulu1Lulu is completely blind at 2 years old from cataracts. We think she deserves to see for the rest of her life so we are going to make it happen. We are so grateful for your support that allows us to give Lulu this precious gift.

This year for every $25 donation towards Lulu’s cataract surgery we will enter you 15 times in our Spring Fundraiser drawing. We are giving away $500, $250 and $250 at each of our Annual Picnics. The first drawing will be at our Sacramento annual picnic on June 22 and the second will be at the Santa Barbara picnic on July 20th. Don’t forget to reserve your spot at the Picnic!

Donations towards Lulu’s surgery

We Love This Little Princess

RoxyGood Afternoon Elizabeth,
Well, it’s safe to say that I was truly smitten with that little red and white face.  My husband had to go to his parents house in the morning at the last minute.  So, my sister and I made the road trip together.  It took us a little longer but we finally made it.  Once I laid eyes on her it was settled.
She slept in the backseat of my car and didn’t move the entire trafficky way home.  My husband met us at the car and he instantly fell in love.  She is sleeping soundly with her pink blanket and is slowly meeting Chiriaco her older brother. In keeping with the name scheme of all my family cocker spaniels..her name is Chehalis…but we still call her Roxy.  Chiriaco is actually called Scooter..my little girl before her was Cheyenne–but we always called her Pookie or CheyChey Get the picture? It runs in the family. My parents two Cockers -Chiquita and Cherry Coke.
We love this little Princess.  She will go to the groomers at 10am tomorrow and I will send you a picture.  Thanks again for all your help.  This little girl was exactly what we were looking for!
She loves to cuddle and is enjoying going for her walks.  Thanks again!
Susan

Our Work Is Not Yet Done

CA666.25048451-1-xAnnie was a back yard dog her whole life until she was put in the Stockton shelter for us to find. She came to us blind from juvenile cataracts at only 2-4 years old  and mats as big as baseballs in her ears, but that sweet face melted our hearts and we decided that we were taking her home. Now all cleaned up she has found her forever family with the Lorfing’s but our work is not yet done, she deserves to see again.  Annie is scheduled for cataract surgery March 9th. Her new family will give her the intensive after-care she will require but we are paying the bills.

Donations to help give Annie her sight back

Promise Me

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Promise today

Elizabeth—

… Hard to believe we are coming up on nine years this year come Mother’s Day! I can’t tell you how much Promise means to me. I thank God that you do what you do. Here is a current picture of Promise with her pack sibling, Boomer, adopted a couple of years ago. You can see the old picture of her in my original email(see below).

People still stop me on the street to pet her and they are amazed she is now going on 11 because she looks and acts like a puppy. Her coat is soft and glossy and she is a very good little girl for the most part. She has a love of life that is contagious; makes me want to get up in the morning and greet the day and I can’t help but smile when I watch her prance on our walks.

She has really helped with Boomer. He was so anxiety ridden when we got him that he was on sedation medication to help him deal with wind and rain and thunder and gun fire and almost you name it. He didn’t wag his tail for months and he was overweight and had stress alopecia and hot spots, so he was completely shaved down. He has lost 30 lbs and has been drug free for a year now. He now looks like a normal golden and even wags his tail when we go for walks. He defers to Promise in all things and I can see him watching her for clues on how to respond.

Thank you. Love to you and yours.

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Promise when we got her in

Terry

Anni Is So Happy Now!

0129131642Great news for us. Sweet little Anni was tested and she does not have cancer! We were worried, she had a terrible wound on her neck when she can in from Lancaster shelter. But it looks worse than it is and she had it  removed on Friday along with a much needed dental. Then she was off to her new sanctuary home in Santa Maria with Vicki. As soon as she heals and rests up she will go in for a second mass removal and surgery to remove a bladder stone. Poor baby she was in so much pain when we met her but she is so happy now!

Donations towards Anni’s medical bills

Diamond In The Rough?

Diamond1A diamond by any other name still shines and so does our little Diamond. She was hit by a car and lost an eye.  She is so grateful for all your support that allowed us to rescue her. We suspect that someone used to hit on the rear with her leash severely enough to cause her to have a very peculiar behavior. If you touch her rear when you are holding the leash she growls and snaps at her rear end. Then she goes back to asking for love from you.  She is sweet, wonderful girl with a odd quirk and a sad history. Diamond is about 4 years old and needs a forever family. Could that be you!

Donations for Diamond’s vet bills