Thank you to the Burka family for the donation of a kiddie pool for summertime fun for us and the dogs! (I mean, uh...for the dogs! He he!)
Thank you to Leigh Anne LaRoche and family (including "Mocha" and "Joey") for the generous donation of cleaning supplies!
You guys are great!!!!
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Rescue Update
Well...I've been sitting on some cool info...keeping the secret so I didn't jinx anything...
Here goes....
"BUSTER'S BEEN ADOPTED!"
Yep! You read that right. He got the perfect home. He's one of 3 kids. He now has two people siblings that are 9 mos. old and 3 years old. When his new mom made the appointment, she said, "I need a dog that's wild and crazy and can keep up with my 3 year old son. We'd like to look at Buster."
WOW!!! Now, for those of you who don't know Buster, he's got an ornery side that is a little reminiscent of Dennis the Menace. He sure can goober things up for himself. I was afraid he may end up homeless again, because he couldn't stay out of trouble.
However...reports so far indicate that it is PERFECT MATCH. Mom's working with him as diligently as she's working with her kiddos. She understands that he's had a tough road, and she is willing to be patient.
THANK YOU!!
Also...Abby the Japanese Chin/Beagle got a great home this weekend and many other rescue pups got homes too!! It was a very good weekend for them. Awesome!!!
The 2 Blue Heeler boys ("Duke" & "Dexter") are still at Play N Stay. They are doing well on their housebreaking and are working hard on manners and socialization. They are SO smart!!!
Thanks for all of your support! Your cards and emails and donations make a huge difference!! They keep us encouraged!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Here goes....
"BUSTER'S BEEN ADOPTED!"
Yep! You read that right. He got the perfect home. He's one of 3 kids. He now has two people siblings that are 9 mos. old and 3 years old. When his new mom made the appointment, she said, "I need a dog that's wild and crazy and can keep up with my 3 year old son. We'd like to look at Buster."
WOW!!! Now, for those of you who don't know Buster, he's got an ornery side that is a little reminiscent of Dennis the Menace. He sure can goober things up for himself. I was afraid he may end up homeless again, because he couldn't stay out of trouble.
However...reports so far indicate that it is PERFECT MATCH. Mom's working with him as diligently as she's working with her kiddos. She understands that he's had a tough road, and she is willing to be patient.
THANK YOU!!
Also...Abby the Japanese Chin/Beagle got a great home this weekend and many other rescue pups got homes too!! It was a very good weekend for them. Awesome!!!
The 2 Blue Heeler boys ("Duke" & "Dexter") are still at Play N Stay. They are doing well on their housebreaking and are working hard on manners and socialization. They are SO smart!!!
Thanks for all of your support! Your cards and emails and donations make a huge difference!! They keep us encouraged!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Friday, January 23, 2009
Hey, brother...
Hey, brother, can you spare a dime?
Tis the season...we've been spending quite a bit on cleaning supplies, saving puppy mill pups, spaying and neutering, and have incurred an assortment of miscellaneous necessary veterinary bills. And even though we are offering a lovely assortment of rescue puppies, adoptions are down right now. And so is the Lucky Puppy checking account.
So...straight up and honest...without beating around the bush...can you help?
We've got a few leads on some of the rescues, but some are just sitting (especially Abby, Duke and Dexter). We're hoping something will shake loose soon. We are not in a position to lower rescue adoption fees right now, because TLP needs every dollar it can get. We are in a position where we must be very selective in the rescues we accept, because the funds are not there to sit on a dog for a long period of time. We need to accept only those pups that we feel we can place quickly. I hate that.
We also work hard to give the rescues the same standard of care that our other puppies get...only the best food, vaccinations, and dewormers, but that gets expensive too. I really don't want have to give our rescues any less than the best, but it may come to that if things don't change.
So...again, I ask, "Can you help?"
If you are able to contribute financially, that would be wonderful. You can do so at PayPal HERE. ANYTHING HELPS! You can even make a contribution on behalf of your pet and we will post it on the blog. Just include the details within the comments section on PayPal.
If you would rather purchase items that help the puppies directly, we'll take all the bleach, laundry detergent, dish soap, and paper towels you will bring. Copy paper helps too (for printing care sheets and adoption contracts).
You can also make a payment directly to our Lucky Puppy account at Dr. Steed's office in St. Clairsville. We are currently paid up there, but any credit on our account will help pay for future veterinary care on rescues. (Perky Puppies are always on a different account, so your money will benefit the rescues only.)
Please don't fret. We'll pull through this dry spell. We always have. The puppy business is very seasonal and we always make it through. We aren't going away, we aren't going out of business, and we aren't getting out of rescue. We just don't want to skimp on the babies. Thanks in advance for all your help.
Love,
Jess
Tis the season...we've been spending quite a bit on cleaning supplies, saving puppy mill pups, spaying and neutering, and have incurred an assortment of miscellaneous necessary veterinary bills. And even though we are offering a lovely assortment of rescue puppies, adoptions are down right now. And so is the Lucky Puppy checking account.
So...straight up and honest...without beating around the bush...can you help?
We've got a few leads on some of the rescues, but some are just sitting (especially Abby, Duke and Dexter). We're hoping something will shake loose soon. We are not in a position to lower rescue adoption fees right now, because TLP needs every dollar it can get. We are in a position where we must be very selective in the rescues we accept, because the funds are not there to sit on a dog for a long period of time. We need to accept only those pups that we feel we can place quickly. I hate that.
We also work hard to give the rescues the same standard of care that our other puppies get...only the best food, vaccinations, and dewormers, but that gets expensive too. I really don't want have to give our rescues any less than the best, but it may come to that if things don't change.
So...again, I ask, "Can you help?"
If you are able to contribute financially, that would be wonderful. You can do so at PayPal HERE. ANYTHING HELPS! You can even make a contribution on behalf of your pet and we will post it on the blog. Just include the details within the comments section on PayPal.
If you would rather purchase items that help the puppies directly, we'll take all the bleach, laundry detergent, dish soap, and paper towels you will bring. Copy paper helps too (for printing care sheets and adoption contracts).
You can also make a payment directly to our Lucky Puppy account at Dr. Steed's office in St. Clairsville. We are currently paid up there, but any credit on our account will help pay for future veterinary care on rescues. (Perky Puppies are always on a different account, so your money will benefit the rescues only.)
Please don't fret. We'll pull through this dry spell. We always have. The puppy business is very seasonal and we always make it through. We aren't going away, we aren't going out of business, and we aren't getting out of rescue. We just don't want to skimp on the babies. Thanks in advance for all your help.
Love,
Jess
Sunday, January 18, 2009
I LOVE our groomer!
I LOVE our groomer! We're VERY fortunate! She is the PERFECT fit for us...smart, charming, not too dingy, not too serious, and very funny! Oh...and she's nice too!
So, if you haven't met Nancy and you haven't checked out our grooming services, you need to!
She is SO good to the dogs...they absolutely adore her...and she ALWAYS brings out the best in them! Many of them fall asleep on the table, because she is loving on them and reassuring them.
And best of all, they look fantastic when she is done.
Professional grooming includes Aromatherapy Bubble Bath, Ear Cleaning (and plucking if they're hairy), Hygeine Clip, Nail Clip, and Hair Cut and Style.
Other services are available.
It's $5.00 off this month. Please spread the word!
Call 740-695-4566 to schedule an appointment. Your dog will LOVE you for it!
So, if you haven't met Nancy and you haven't checked out our grooming services, you need to!
She is SO good to the dogs...they absolutely adore her...and she ALWAYS brings out the best in them! Many of them fall asleep on the table, because she is loving on them and reassuring them.
And best of all, they look fantastic when she is done.
Professional grooming includes Aromatherapy Bubble Bath, Ear Cleaning (and plucking if they're hairy), Hygeine Clip, Nail Clip, and Hair Cut and Style.
Other services are available.
It's $5.00 off this month. Please spread the word!
Call 740-695-4566 to schedule an appointment. Your dog will LOVE you for it!
Heat Wave!
Man! Am I glad for the recent heat wave! Trying to get 30 dogs to pee AND poop outside before the get too cold to remember why they are out there is NOTHING short of a miracle!
We cleaned up a record number of accidents at Play N Stay this week. Ugh!
But I have to say, if I was a 6 pound, 16 year old Chihuahua (like "Albert"), I'd have pooped in the office too. (wink)
I'm sure all of you dog-lovers were sharing in the suffering as well.
Glad it's over!!
"Anybody wanna go outside?"
We cleaned up a record number of accidents at Play N Stay this week. Ugh!
But I have to say, if I was a 6 pound, 16 year old Chihuahua (like "Albert"), I'd have pooped in the office too. (wink)
I'm sure all of you dog-lovers were sharing in the suffering as well.
Glad it's over!!
"Anybody wanna go outside?"
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Oh Buster!
Oh dear.
Buster got kicked out of his foster home.
Seriously.
Well, sorta. Here's the scoop. He was doing pretty good, one-on-one...learning new tricks...going for walks...laying by his foster mom's feet chewing a bone in the evenings. Great!
BUT-He seems to kind of freak when he's left alone. Gets high anxiety when he's in his crate...barks...wants out. But he's typical puppy if he isn't in a crate when you can't watch him...ornery...like a little boy.
He needs a home where the family is home alot (OR he can go too), is very patient, AND preferably has kids or another dog that will wear him out!!
Rides great in the car! Gets along well with other dogs. Loves to have his belly rubbed and play.
I think that even though he is 1 year old, he's got the mind of a 5 month old. I think that with consistency, he will grow up to be a fine dog. He has already improved heaps, but he needs somebody steady to keep him moving in the right direction. That's tough at our place, because there's so many that need attention.
Anybody want to give the boy a try??
Email me at jessica@theperkypuppy.com
Thanks!
Buster got kicked out of his foster home.
Seriously.
Well, sorta. Here's the scoop. He was doing pretty good, one-on-one...learning new tricks...going for walks...laying by his foster mom's feet chewing a bone in the evenings. Great!
BUT-He seems to kind of freak when he's left alone. Gets high anxiety when he's in his crate...barks...wants out. But he's typical puppy if he isn't in a crate when you can't watch him...ornery...like a little boy.
He needs a home where the family is home alot (OR he can go too), is very patient, AND preferably has kids or another dog that will wear him out!!
Rides great in the car! Gets along well with other dogs. Loves to have his belly rubbed and play.
I think that even though he is 1 year old, he's got the mind of a 5 month old. I think that with consistency, he will grow up to be a fine dog. He has already improved heaps, but he needs somebody steady to keep him moving in the right direction. That's tough at our place, because there's so many that need attention.
Anybody want to give the boy a try??
Email me at jessica@theperkypuppy.com
Thanks!
Friday, January 9, 2009
Killing Dogs
What is WRONG with people???
Came across a very small shelter within driving distance. Online, they talked about how small & desperate their shelter is AND how sad all these overcrowded dogs and puppies are AND how they work hard to keep from euthanizing, but sometimes have no choice, due to overcrowding.
So we called them.
Intended to offer safe placement for small dogs and puppies, so they wouldn't have to be euthanized.
Couldn't even get that far in the convo.
Here's what I got:
"What KIND of puppies do you sell?"
"You actually WORK with breeders?"
"Call us when you are COMPLETELY out of the puppy business. Otherwise, our board wouldn't be interested."
ARE YOU KIDDING ME????
Less than a minute phone call.
She wasn't interested in hearing that for every dog we rescue from them, that's one less killed at their shelter (or any other shelter) and one less that we sell, that originally came from a breeder. Hello??? Isn't that your shelter's hope???
I've posted about this before (search archives for "Rescue Freaks"). I know rescue folks hate pet stores. But we MUST break this line of thinking and start to think creatively if we REALLY want to save dogs.
If this article angers you, you may be rescue freak.
Ask yourself if you REALLY want to save dogs or if you really want to just hate breeders and pet stores.
Which dogs will have to die, because this lady (and apparently her board) made this judgment?
What she doesn't know is that we had selected 8 dogs and puppies (from their website) that we would be interested in placing if they still needed homes. That's this time. We could probably do that once a month or even more.
Why are they not saying, "Let's find creative ways to keep from killing dogs, even if that means looking at things from a different perspective?"
Traditional shelters aren't working anymore people!!! We've placed 90 Lucky Puppy rescues in less than 4 months...THAT'S 90 FEWER Perky Puppies from Breeders!!!
Let's get it together for the sake of the dogs.
Came across a very small shelter within driving distance. Online, they talked about how small & desperate their shelter is AND how sad all these overcrowded dogs and puppies are AND how they work hard to keep from euthanizing, but sometimes have no choice, due to overcrowding.
So we called them.
Intended to offer safe placement for small dogs and puppies, so they wouldn't have to be euthanized.
Couldn't even get that far in the convo.
Here's what I got:
"What KIND of puppies do you sell?"
"You actually WORK with breeders?"
"Call us when you are COMPLETELY out of the puppy business. Otherwise, our board wouldn't be interested."
ARE YOU KIDDING ME????
Less than a minute phone call.
She wasn't interested in hearing that for every dog we rescue from them, that's one less killed at their shelter (or any other shelter) and one less that we sell, that originally came from a breeder. Hello??? Isn't that your shelter's hope???
I've posted about this before (search archives for "Rescue Freaks"). I know rescue folks hate pet stores. But we MUST break this line of thinking and start to think creatively if we REALLY want to save dogs.
If this article angers you, you may be rescue freak.
Ask yourself if you REALLY want to save dogs or if you really want to just hate breeders and pet stores.
Which dogs will have to die, because this lady (and apparently her board) made this judgment?
What she doesn't know is that we had selected 8 dogs and puppies (from their website) that we would be interested in placing if they still needed homes. That's this time. We could probably do that once a month or even more.
Why are they not saying, "Let's find creative ways to keep from killing dogs, even if that means looking at things from a different perspective?"
Traditional shelters aren't working anymore people!!! We've placed 90 Lucky Puppy rescues in less than 4 months...THAT'S 90 FEWER Perky Puppies from Breeders!!!
Let's get it together for the sake of the dogs.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Thank you!
A big thanks to Amanda Keesey for donating a large bag of bath towels to our rescues! You are wonderful...thank you for your support!
Buster Update!
By gosh! I think the boy's got it!
Buter the Puggle turned 1 year old on January 3rd. As a birthday celebration, he stayed up late, chased his tail, and ate way too many treats! HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUSTER!
So....many of you have asked how he's doing. First of all, THANK YOU for caring about him (and us). He is doing well! He has 2 tricks now: "Sit" and "Go Poop". And he does both of them on command!!! OK...he does them on command about 90% of the time. The other 10% of the time, he struggles with Attention Deficit Disorder (common in Puggles), and THEN he'll only sit for a treat.
Oh! And I forgot, he does run into his crate willingly (but only after sitting for a treat). So that's 3 tricks. PROGRESS!!!!
He really is doing very well, but as I have said before, he really could benefit from one on one attention. SO....
(Drum roll....)
Happy Birthday Buster! YOU, My Friend, are going to a foster home, so that you can continue to learn to be a gentleman (also sometimes difficult for Puggles). A very generous family has offered to provide fostercare for Buster and pour their energy into him, so he will be more "adoptable". He leaves us Tuesday morning. Denise and Family: Thank you in advance for all of your hard and unselfish work!
For the rest of the Buster fans out there...please pray for him. He's come so far, but there's still a way to go.
Good luck Buster! We love you!
Buter the Puggle turned 1 year old on January 3rd. As a birthday celebration, he stayed up late, chased his tail, and ate way too many treats! HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUSTER!
So....many of you have asked how he's doing. First of all, THANK YOU for caring about him (and us). He is doing well! He has 2 tricks now: "Sit" and "Go Poop". And he does both of them on command!!! OK...he does them on command about 90% of the time. The other 10% of the time, he struggles with Attention Deficit Disorder (common in Puggles), and THEN he'll only sit for a treat.
Oh! And I forgot, he does run into his crate willingly (but only after sitting for a treat). So that's 3 tricks. PROGRESS!!!!
He really is doing very well, but as I have said before, he really could benefit from one on one attention. SO....
(Drum roll....)
Happy Birthday Buster! YOU, My Friend, are going to a foster home, so that you can continue to learn to be a gentleman (also sometimes difficult for Puggles). A very generous family has offered to provide fostercare for Buster and pour their energy into him, so he will be more "adoptable". He leaves us Tuesday morning. Denise and Family: Thank you in advance for all of your hard and unselfish work!
For the rest of the Buster fans out there...please pray for him. He's come so far, but there's still a way to go.
Good luck Buster! We love you!
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