Puppies Yuck

Ok Ace isn't as bad as that but he still is a puppy and needs to play play play. He is a very social dog with other dogs but is still unsure of people. If there are treats involved, well, he is the best.
We didn't crate him last night but instead attached him by long leash to the bed. Once he realized that everything was ok, he settled right down for the night.
While Ace needs some leash work, stopping and backing up when he pulls works to some degree. So far he is settling in nicely.
This dog would do best with an active family. Someone that can give him the outlet for all this energy. He has met the neighbours cat and if it would have played with him, everything would have been wonderful. His past owners say he is good with kids and I'm sure once he meets them he would be fine. He really does try very hard to be a good boy and is learning the rules of the house quickly.

Somedays I swear I have no idea what I'm doing

We have some urgency in finding either adoptive homes or at the very least foster care. Ace will be joining WCRR tomorrow. No, he's not really a rottweiler. Well maybe there is a little rottie in him but whatever. Here he comes and we will find him a great home.

From what I understand Ace is about 7 months old, house trained, lives with a small dog, is good with kids and sleeps in a crate. He will need someone to teach him basic manners so obedience will be mandatory for this boy. He is already neutered and up to date on his shot.

While I'm sure we will love having this young boy here, his spot is desperately needed for another young rottie boy that currently has mange and is in a shelter. From all accounts Ace will be an easy fit in almost any home.

Dogs dogs everywhere

And not enough foster homes.
Again I have dogs lined up to come into care but no where to place them. There are young pups and mature dogs just looking for a chance for a new life. And foster homes are the blood that makes rescue works.
A couple of the dogs needing placement are good with other dogs, kids and most likely cats. They would be the perfect house guests for a month or so.
Take Bella for example. Bella had us worried when she was in the shelter. She was growly, hard to get leashed and wouldn't let anyone brush her. She barked and scared everyone away. And because of her behaviour she wasn't getting anyone interested in taking her. Being at the shelter just make it worse.
I got to have a quick visit with Bella this afternoon in her new foster home. She is settling in really nicely. After a few walks down the street, she is managing to be around the traffic. She has found her spot at the foot of Shannons bed and stays there all night. Shannon gave her a really good brushing yesterday and Bella found the joy of toys. Those were perhaps the first time she has gotten to do those things.
Miss Bella is bonding quickly to Shannon. When I walked in she was glad to see me and even happier to see the bully stick I brought. Off she ran with it in her mouth. But every few minutes she would come back to Shannon as if to say, is this really ok? She has gotten to meet some people and found out they aren't all bad. This is a totally different dog then I saw at the shelter and this is exactly what fostering is about. Letting the dog know that it is safe and loved and that it can start to be a dog. Even if Bella isn't the right dog for Shannon, she is the perfect dog for someone. Yes she is still scared. Yes she is still unsure of her surroundings but she is coming out of her shell and we will soon see the beautiful girl that she has the ability to be.
So, if your thinking that you just might like to try this fostering thing, drop us a line. Young dogs, mature dogs, females, males, we have them waiting just for you.

Another busy day in Rescue

Little did I know when I started this just how busy I would get and just how stressful rescue was.
But today was one of those days that makes it all worth while. Big Rhonda's adoption was finalized today. Her family loves her so much. I was excited to see her again, but she only had eyes for Alison and Damon. And that is just the way its suppose to be.
Then it was off to Richmond to pickup Shannon and to get Bella sprung from the Delta Community Animal Shelter. They are a great bunch at the shelter but Bella really really needed to be out of there and in a home.
Bella really didn't want to get in the car. I'm not sure why, but she had to be pushed in. And for the whole drive, she had her head over the barrier needing reassurance that everything was going to be ok. When we finally got her back to Shannon's she was hesitant to go inside but once inside she was eager to check everything out. My last sight of her was her sitting infront of her new foster/adoptive mom begging for more attention. I'm really hoping that Bella steals Shannons heart. Shannon lost her rottie boy 4 months ago and while her heart still hurts from that, she was more then ready to open her little home and her big heart to a rottie girl in need.

WCRR meets Cookie

Have you ever seen a more worried looking dog. This is cookie. And yes she is shy and most likely worried.

Cookie has not had the best life but is currently at Richmond Animal Protection Society and is now safe. But she needs a home. She needs a home where she will be treated like family. One that will show her love, affection, and safety. One that will never tie her up outside again, one that will never hurt her again and one that will give her the time she needs to show how much love she has to give.

I got to spend a little bit of time with Cookie and she loves what she is named for. She will sit, do down, wait (only for a minute though), and shake a paw for a cookie. It didn't really matter to her if it was some dry old thing or one of the valued homemade liver brownies. Its all the same to her.

What I did see though was one scared dog. On our short walk she kept trying to dodge traffic, kept away from people and make sure that no one would go near her. Don't get me wrong, it isn't as if she was jumping out of her skin, but it was very easy to see how frightened she is.

Cookie doesn't need to come to West Coast Rottweiler Rescue. She is safe and loved there, but she does need her own place. She hasn't been socialized much so most likely she should be an only dog. Maybe with some time and work, she could come around but for now a place of her own with her own family would suit this gal just fine. If you think you could offer her all that she needs, please contact RAPS directly. I know they would love to find Cookie a warm bed away from the shelter RAPS.shelter@telus.net

Bella is now safe.

Its been a really stressful time and I wasn't sure what I was going to do, but with a little help we have found the perfect placement for this girl. I begged and pleaded and asked everyone to crosspost her story and a few people stepped up to the plate and offered to help her.
Bella will be going out on a foster to adopt placement on Sunday. Shannon is going to be her new mom and I know she will treat Bella with all the kindness and love that she needs. Many thanks go out to Trojan Rottweiler and Ann for finding Shannon for Bella. This just goes to show me that all I have to do is have faith that we can help find the right home for the right dog.

Bella, Bella, Bella

This poor girl really isn't doing well in the shelter. She needs out fast or things could go wrong for her.

Bella is a 5 - 6 yr old rottie that just needs another chance at life. The past couple of months have not been kind to this sweetie. Her and her family lost absolutely everything in a fire not long ago. As devastating as this was, it then got much worse. One of her owners had a stroke.

It became clear that there was no way for them to handle such a big girl and while they boarded her for awhile in the hopes of finding her a home, the cost just became too much and they had to surrender her to the shelter. This broke both their hearts and Bella's.

Bella is afraid. Her home and family have been taken away from her, she is in a strange place with strange dogs and strange people and she isn't sure how to handle this. And when a dog is afraid, they do growl. And that's what this girl is starting to do.

Once out of the kennel, she settles and becomes calmer but there are still things that frighten her. She doesn't like to have her collar touched, shy's away from people if they try to grab her but as most rottweilers, she is pretty food motivated and the way to her heart and head is thru her stomach. Bella will need someone that understand the breed, that is calm and gentle but firm. In short, she needs what every good rottweiler needs, love and leadership.

West Coast Rottweiler Rescue will pay for her spay, any medical needs she has, food if necessary and help with training and support.

If you can help us help this poor girl, please email us at information@westcoastrottweilerrescue.com and we will send out a foster application right away.