Another One Coming In

.. This little girl is 7 months old.. they don't have time for her.. I wish people would research the breed before just buying one..

Samson & Gabby

... Meet Samson and Gabby.. these two souls have been living outside in gravel under an old truck for shelter... it just breaks my heart to see such neglect.. Samson is terribly thin.. Gabby well she has been used as a breeder..





notice Samson trying to go under the truck.. These two need homes.. or fosters..

Dog Wash & Nail Trim Fundraiser For Balou's Surgery October 2nd.

... Saturday October 2nd at SPAWS Doggie Daycare & Cageless Boarding .. Dina has graciously offered her grooming room to us for this event.. Groomer Debbie will be doing the dogs.. we are taking appointments now.. Call 450-738-0551 to make yours or leave me a comment with your info..
Spaws is located at 5386 ch. Cote de Liesse, Saint Laurent.. Appointments are from 10:00 to 4:30 ..

My CJAD Interview Wednesday..

... Well wednesday BHRQ was featured on CJAD's Tommy Schnurmacher's Show.. I had the chance to get the word out about how Rigaud municipal workers have been threatening and bulling me visavie the rescue.. I hope someone out there who knows law gets in touch with me now.. Here is what he had to say.. Click link..

Tommy's Blog

Balou's Visit To Saint Hyacinthe's Dr. Bolliger

... As I suspected Balou's left leg is a mess.. thanks to those back yard breeders that have NO clue what they are doing.. they just want to make a buck..



The report on him read like this..

1. Balou was presented at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at St-Hyacinthe to evaluate a deformation of the left front paw.

- Angular limb deformity. Radius curvus of both front legs more severe on the left side with deviation of the paw 90 to 120 degrees laterally

2. X-RAYS: (preliminary report)

- Lateral and cranio-caudal views were taken from the right and left forelimbs..

- In the leftt elbow joint slight arthritic changes are present with a marked incongruence between radius and ulna (7 mm).Severe angular deformity (valgus) of left forelimb.

DIAGNOSIS

Bilateral radius curvus more severe on the left limb due to the premature closure of the distal growth physis. Slight ostheoarthrosis in the left elbow joint.

Grade 2 bilateral lateral patellar luxation

SURGICAL TREATEMENT

Surgery: We had different possibilities to correct this kind of deformities. The objective of the surgery was to correct angular, rotational, and length abnormalities as well as re-establishing elbow congruity.

Dr Christian Bolliger DACVS-ECVS

Kim Dumas Senior Student

Now how sad is this.. he's about a year old and will have to undergo all this surgery which will include shortening the bones in his leg as well the joint.. he will be plated and screwed .. then weeks of adjustments visavie tightening the screws trying to straighten it.. re-bandaging antibiotics +++ to the tune of $3000.00 when all is done.. I will do another Chip-In for Balou in the hopes of raising some funds ..

Jill The Puppy Mill Survivor

.. You know it really burns my butt that these millers use and use .. then dis guard like trash.. Jill is 5 years old.. used as a breeder as she is quite lovely looking.. and when no engaged by her pups.. they used her as a surrogate mom to others.. Unbelievable .. Here she is.. I received her emaciated.. and in terrible shape..







Now I ask you.. watch this You Tube..click the link

Dogs & Pups

Keeping Basset Ears Clean

... Often I am asked if there is a way to keep bassets ears out of their food or clean when they walk outside in the rain dragging those long ears.. Well there is and here is a solution.. Its called a " snood " click the red link..

Snoods For Basset Ears

.. He/she might not be the happiest camper to wear one of these but they do the trick for us owners..