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WALLY NCAR #XXX
Rescued from an illegal puppy mill in Washington state. We flew Pendleton, Melina, Wally and 2 others from Spokane to Sacramento May, 09. Animal Friends in Salinas took two, and Gail & Brian have been rehabilitating Melina and Wally in Walnut Creek, and we have had Pendleton at the Sanctuary.These dogs are ultra timid and need a quiet, adult only home where they will have a routine and plenty of one on one time with their people.
We've learned that Wally loves car rides, and he likes to hike. After 2 outings, where getting him into the car was like wrestling a bucking bronco! At first he resisted getting in the car to go to the park, then again to go homebut by our third outing, he hopped right in the car after the others, and on his 4th adventure he was the first one to hop in, both to go and when the walk was over, he was the first one to hop in for home! YAY!
The only problem now is when it's not his turn to go theres lots of barking and crying.
Although you can't touch him while on the walk, he does walk great on leash. If he's frightened, he simply freezes rather than go into the complete freakout mode. It's going to be a long process...he's not there yet.
Fostered in Walnut Creek.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
***ADOPTED BY HIS FOSTER PARENTS***
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Cooper
Cooper is a 2 year old red tri and is with his breeder in El Cajon, CA.
Cooper's epilepsy is controlled with Phenobarbital, but he still may have a seizure every 6 months or so. Cost of medication is about $10 every 3 months.
He's a big boy at 64 lbs, and knows lots of commands: Sit, stay (though he
still needs work on stay), shake with left hand, shake with right hand, high
5, roll over, off, leave it. He's crate trained, housebroken, can sleep on
dog bed or couch, LOVES other dogs and but if they get really rough, he'll
go off and kind of do his own thing. He's very friendly with strangers and
will lick them all over..even visitors to the house!
He wants to sniff them and lick them all over. He's also fabulous with
children and loves them.
He wants to be where people are although he's not pushy about it. He's lived
with cats and won't chase squirrels! Cooper is being rehomed by his breeder in Southern CA.
COntact is: http://sundownaussies.com/
Richard Pittman
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Sadie
Sadie was 14 years young in May. Her family is moving to England for 2 years
and can only keep 4 dogs. Sadie makes 5. Additionally, the strain of moving
and living in close quarters will likely be stressful for her as she isn't a
fan of dogs coming into her space. She's currently living on a big property
with a large home.
Sadie takes Proin daily for incontinence and is also on thyroid medication -
both working beautifully. She's ok with most male dogs, a bit snarky with
females. She loves the car and going for car rides and is good off leash.
She's fine left alone in the yard
Sadie loves human companionship and prefers adults to children, but is OK
with children. She's happiest when she is with people, very tolerant of
other animals, she is used to being around chickens, horses, llamas, sheep,
goats, and pigs. She's learned not to eat the free roaming chickens! She
loves running around in her pasture chasing mice.
She lives with four other dogs, two border collies and 2 chihuahuas. She
gets along well with all except the other female Border Collie. She lives
with an inside cat and outside cats.
Her owners would prefer for someone to foster her for 2 years so they could
take her back when they return from England. They realize that once someone
bonds to her, it wouldn't be easy to let her go so they are prepared for us
to find her a permanent, adoptive home. Sadie is in Lincoln, near
Sacramento.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
***STAYING WITH OWNER***
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Bella NCAR Puppy #25
Bella lives in Walnut Creek with Karen and Jon and their 3 children. Bella loved them right from the start, and the kids are very sweet and loving with her.
Bella is a 9 month old mini Aussie. Shes only 15 pounds and will stay under 20 for sure. Shes very loving, not too confident and likes to
play with other small dogs.
She is crate trained and almost house broken. She would do well with a few obedience classes to build her confidence and teach her the basics.
Fostered in Grass Valley
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
***ADOPTED 2/28***
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Luke NCAR Puppy #27
Luke lives with Don and Sandra in Orinda. Their daughter Melissa lives near by and will be Lukes favorite Auntie!
Luke is 4 months old and already 31 pounds! He and his brother Harley were surrendered to the Placer County Shelter by their owner because she
did not have time to train themthey were chasing livestock.
Luke is mellow, but reactive (a bit barky) when meeting new dogs. He calms down quickly and would do well to start a puppy obedience class
right away to help him calm down when meeting new dogs. Hes very loving, smart and just a gorgeous black tri! He does not jump up for pets,
and learning quickly how to walk on a leash.
Fostered in Grass Valley
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
***ADOPTED 2/26*** |
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Bosley
Bosley found the perfect home with Janice and Andy in Folsom. They love senior dogs, have a one story home with many doors to a
grassy back yard, and have lots of time and love for the Boz.
Bosley was found wandering in Modesto. Hes a purebred Yorkie who is at least 11 years old and weighs 9 pounds. Hes very arthritic in his back and hips, and has a little hearing and vision loss. Willow, our volunteer gave him a long bath which he took very well! He likes to snuggle and will play with a tennis ball. We have him on anti inflammatories and hes fine trotting around the Sanctuary or curled up in his bed. He can handle the few stairs at the Sanctuary, but I would not recommend he lives in a home where there are lots of stairs to go outside. Fostered in Grass Valley.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
***ADOPTED 2/22***
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Scout NCAR #708
Scout lives in SF with Lisa and Andy. Andy wanted a buddy to hang out with him while he works from home, and Scouts loving and fun personality fit the bill!
Scout and his friend Puppy Power lost their Dad and went to live with his mother. Unfortunately, she had too many dogs for that city, so asked
us to take Pup and Scout.
Scout is a strong 79 pounds beautiful black tri boy. He was used to living outside, but is acclimating quickly to being an inside and outside
dog. He is glued to my side, very pushy going through doorways to make sure hes with me. Havent noticed him play with other dogs yet,
but hes easy going and seems pretty tolerant around all the dogs here.
Fostered in Grass Valley.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
***ADOPTED 2/21*** |
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Prince
Puppy Power now lives with Renate and Ed in Novato. Pup is now PRINCE, and is their second adoption from NCAR. They both fell for Prince's loving nature and will take him through obedience training soon.
Puppy Power is a 1.5 year old black tri whose owner died. He and Scout came to us and proved that they are Velcro, happy boys! Fostered in Grass Valley
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
***ADOPTED 2/16***
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Lucky
Ilona wanted a small dog and fell for Lucky immediately. Shes quite experienced and has adopted shelter dogs previously.
She likes Luckys enthusiasm and loving nature and took him home to Janesville where hell be a constant companion.
Lucky is a 3 year old Yorkie who was surrendered to the Sacrameno County shelter because he didnt get along with my other dog.
He was promptly adopted and returned 3 times before shelter staff put him on their rescue list. He was going to be put down 2/7 if not
rescued. I brought him to the Sanctuary where he got along just fine with everyone, slept in my bed with my others, loves to play and is a
smart, curious boy. Fostered in Grass Valley.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
***ADOPTED 2/9***
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Blaze, NCAR #699
Blaze went home to Monterey with Mary and Jeff who are both runners. They recognized that Blaze is a loving boy, but timid around
strangers so they will take him through obedience classes and continue socializing him so he becomes more confident.
Blaze turns 1 year old in February. Hes a timid, slightly nervous boy, but loving once he gets to know and trust someone. Hes housebroken, still chews a bit, crate trained, likes playing with other dogs, is not hyper. He needs obedience classes and lots of exposure to new people and situations to help build his confidence. Hes about 44 pounds. Hes a Diamond K Aussie, bred by Lisa Knowles to be a mini Aussie, but hes outgrown the parameters. There are no guarantees when you buy a mini Aussie that they will stay small.
He's never been around cats and when he sees one, is quite interested in them. Fostered in Grass Valley.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
***ADOPTED 2/8***
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Tara NCAR #705
Tara lives with Bob and Margie in Penryn. They were looking for a smart, mellow dog and Tara fit the bill perfectly! She is unfazed by
their llama and cats and is happy either hanging out or playing ball.
I received many emails and calls about a really nice Border Collie or Aussie who was out of time at the Turlock shelter. Someone evaluated her for us and from her glowing review, I knew we had to save her.
Tara knows many commands, loves her Frisbee, ball or toy, will fetch nicely, and doesnt bark. Shes way overweight so were limiting her fetching because we dont want her to injure herself! We guess her to be 5-7 years old. Shes probably all or mostly Border Collie and will look more so once she loses 10 pounds. Fostered in Grass Valley.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
***ADOPTED 2/5***
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Bonnie NCAR #697
Bonnie was a stray at the Placer County shelter in Auburn. Shes attached to my side, likes the van, and
loves people. Shes not interested in playing with the other dogs, but certainly can hang out with them.
This girl is3-4 years old, healthy, and larger than the average female Aussie at about 55 pounds.
Shes tall and long and just gorgeous. She is housebroken and mellow - loves hanging in the van...sometimes too much! Fostered in Grass Valley.
Contact: Kim at kim@norcalaussierescue.com
***ADOPTED** |
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