Exhausted.. But Happy

... Well its been a couple of LONG days for both JJ and me.. his surgery done pins in place bones shortened.. nerves of steel.. I've been driving like crazy saturday.. from here to Saint Hy.. then to Ottawa.. back here.. that was 11 hours in the car.. getting JJ and bringing him back home.. Sunday I did another 8 hours pick-up and delivery of a basset.. but all in all both dogs are HOME.. JJ until the first week of July then he goes back to Saint Hy for an evaluation.. back to Ottawa.. then the end of July back again.. Yup I'm doing allot of mileage..

BUT look at these.. JJ's surgery..





He's okay..

JJ's Surgery Yesterday

.. Well JJ had his cat scan in the morning as well his surgery in the afternoon.. He is doing well so far.. the pins are in place to correct his joints .. The vet called this morning.. he is in good spirits but sleepy with the pain meds.. which is great to me.. the less movement the quicker the healing.. He will call me again tomorrow morning for a progress update.. the bandages are on presently.. but when he comes out the pins will be exposed to allow air and healing.. He needs allot of post op care now.. and hopefully in 8-10 weeks all will be healed and his life improved.. Phew.. Its truly been a worry.. but now I see some light for this little guy.

Kallie Still Needs A Home

.. This girl has been in foster for a while awaiting spaying.. well it was done last week and she is now ready for her " Forever Home ".. That distinct heart on her head speaks allot about her character.. she loves to be with her family and gets a little anxious when she cannot.. Most rescues are insecure at the beginning .. after all they had faith in their first owner that .. that was where they would stay.. but much to there dismay it wasn't the case and the shuffling began.. Its very hard on rescues they more often than not need to be sterilized.. stay here for observation.. then into foster care.. its allot of changes for them.. so anxiety is expected for a little while.. but love and a sense of security gives them what they need.. So if this little girl ( 14 months old ) can have a place in your heart and home.. contact me.. leave a comment.. or come to the site.

Moose Has His Forever Home With Mary

.. Well Moose had won the heart of his new guardian Mary.. Here is a bit of her email sharing her love of this boy.. a match made by the Universe.. who can go wrong with that.. WooHoooooo

Dear Helen

I see him "blooming" on an almost daily basis. He is no longer the reserved puppy I brought here, but the mischievous puppy he probably hasn't had the chance to be. He gets into lots of mischief, which although it is exhausting for me, I am grateful to see. I know that means he is beginning to acclimate to his surroundings. I also know he is so bonded to me; he'll let me do anything to him. He trusts me completely. I just need him to realize that I'm the alpha...that's what training will do for us! And I slowly see that he is realizing that...the more he trusts, the more he wants to please.

So, Helen, as you've probably already guessed...I am ready to commit to adopting Moosie and make him a naturalized citizen of the United States (although I know he will always have a place in his heart for his homeland, Canada). He's a wonderful, sweet boy who just needs lots of attention, love and training. I'm more than willing to provide all for him...he's my boy. Besides, both my neighbor and my friend Pete (Emily the basset's father) have told me they'll never speak to me again if I don't adopt him! Of course, they both know me well enough to know I could never give him up!

Please let me know what we need to do to formalize.... I promise I will continue to update you on his progress. He really is blossoming! And I know that will make your heart sing....

Love from Moosie and me,
Mary

Toronto Humane Society Under Fire.. Please GO PROTEST: inhumane and unethical treatment of animals -

http://helpths.wordpress.com/2009/05/31/the-toronto-humane-society/

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Please do your part and be there!

A group of us are organizing a protest against the inhumane and unethical treatment of animals at the THS. It will take place on Saturday June 20th 2009 at 2pm. It will be held at the corner of Queen St E and River, which is where the Toronto Humane Society is located.

JJ Besoin D'aide

Voici J.J. qui a 7 mois et qui est le résultât d'un autre
ÉLEVEUR DE FONDS DE COUR. Malheureusement
sa patte avant-droite est tellement déformée qu'une chi-
rurgie majeure est nécessaire. Sa patte avant-gauche est une version du Syndrome d'un coude mal enligné et une
chirurgie majeure aussi est requise. Il sera castré vendredi
le 17 avril et à partir de là ce seront les Rayons-X à l'hôpital
Vétérinaire de Ste-Hyacinthe le 25 mai et la décision sera
prise pour la continuité. Cette chirurgie sera très couteuse
et 1 année ou mieux d'une convalescence dans une cage avec le moins possible de mouvement. Une grave décision
à prendre. *Mise à jour* 25 mai: J.J. est allé à l'hôpital
Vétérinaire de Ste-Hyacinthe aujourd'hui et il a passé ses
Rayons-X. Le chirurgien a décidé de faire la chirurgie moins
radicale sur les pattes de ce jeune Basset. Il va racourcir
ses os et mettre des *PINS* ce qui va permettre à ses
ligaments d'être moins étirés et stressés et ainsi remettre
les joints plus à leurs places puis le 2e os coupé sera dans
la partie la plus basse de sa patte près de son pieds puisque celui-ci est en piteux étâts. Il va couper, sculpter
et polir pour une re-surface puuis joindre le tout avec les
*PINS*. Avant la chirurgie il y aura un scan pour déterminer
les meilleurs angles. Ce petit chien aura besoin de 8 semaines de grand repos dans une cage si tout va bien.
Nous avons besoin d'une somme de $3000.00 pour cette
opération. *Mise à jour* J.J. retourne à Ste-Hyacinthe pour
sa chirurgie le 8 Juin.

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Alanis The Bloodhound

.. Alanis is from a rescue in Alberta origionally but was moved here with her guardian.. Unfortunately he is no longer able to keep her as he is moving to Nova Scotia in an apartment and that just would not be in her best interest so he is doing whats good for her even though its breaking his heart.. She is about 2.5 years old a real sweetheart and will be a great addition to any family.. So if you have an interest in bloodhounds and this girl appeals to your heartstrings.. Please be in touch..She is sweet..

JJ's Scheduled For Surgery

Well today I got the confirmation for JJ's surgery from Dr. C. Bollinger orthopedic surgeon in Saint Hyacinthe.. I will meet JJ's foster Mom Sunday June 7th. in Ontario.. bring him here.. then Monday the 8th. down to Saint Hy.. he then will have all his pre-op done cat scan included.. the surgery done either late that day or tuesday.. Then the big job begins.. his post-op care.. that will last weeks.. hopefully uneventful.. its not going to be easy for this little guy.. but we will do all we can to keep him as comfortable as we can with exposed pins coming out of his leg in two spots.. So if your reading this please keep this little guy in your prayers for a good surgery and recovery.

Thanks..