I wished I had been able to take a picture but I was still sort of asleep.
I was lying in the tent trailer, just in that place between awake and asleep. I could hear Jim and Kay outside chopping wood and wandering around but I just wasn’t ready to get up to face the day yet. Until I heard Jim yell; “Kay get away from that bull”.
BULL??? I think?? What Bull??? I peek out the trailer window and there is Kay with her feet planted firmly on the ground stopping a huge bull from coming on our property. She wouldn’t come back to us until that big beast had moved on. What a good girl. Even though we had only been at camp a few days, she knew the property line and was ready to guard us against danger.
Now, the little diva dog, well, she’s not quite as smart. As I opened the trailer door, she rushed out barking. She charged up to the bull ready to take on anything until this monster lifted its head and looked at her. Poor little white dog. LOL She couldn’t get back to camp quick enough and stayed close by for the rest of the morning.
The moral of the story: If your 20 lbs of fluffy dog, leave the big bulls to the Rottweiler.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Sunday, August 17, 2008
It gets harder and harder to write the blog
Its not the writing but rather the time. Working 40 +hours a week, the hour there and and the hour back, the dogs stuff, and then finding time for the spouse. All of it make for keeping the blog up to date hard. So for those that watch the blog, I apologize.
Kay has settled in nicely. but there are certain traits that make handling her somewhat worrisome.
Kay loves her food. She loves her food so much that when the food comes out, she can think of nothing else. She knows she has to sit to get her bowl, but other than that, she is impossible to train with food. I am so used to training with this method, that finding other things that motivate her is difficult. But she loves affection as so that's what we are working on.
Kay does sit nicely. She also came with the command to shake a paw. But either she doesn't know down very well or she is choosing not to do it. LOL. We are continuing to work with that one.
Kay also does not care for other dogs. Its not that she is dog aggressive, but she prefers to be the only one in your life. Her and Sashka have had a couple of instances of pushing over water dishes and food. And Sash now is cautious about how she approaches those areas of the house. But all in all things have been fine.
Kay is also wary of strangers. She will allow a quick pet but nothing more. New people must be careful of bending over her or we do see some lip lifting. This isn't out and out aggression but rather a warning to be respectful of her. But once she knows you, she is your typical rottie. she loves "her" people and is always looking for an ear scratch or a belly rub. But again, these must be limited because she is a dominate dog and will quickly start to demand attention.
The other thing that has kept us busy is the amount of emails and calls we get regarding owner surrenders. As much as we would like to help, we can't and won't. Our focus is shelter dogs. They are the ones that stand to lose if they aren't helped. but it is difficult sometimes to tell someone that we won't take their dog. I believe that most want what is best, but that is little help. And some of the dogs lately have been purebreed rottweilers coming from respectable breeders. And those breeders need to know what is happening with their dogs. I have pleaded with people to contact the dogs breeder and if they won't, then I will. sorry folks, that's just how it is.
Kay has settled in nicely. but there are certain traits that make handling her somewhat worrisome.
Kay loves her food. She loves her food so much that when the food comes out, she can think of nothing else. She knows she has to sit to get her bowl, but other than that, she is impossible to train with food. I am so used to training with this method, that finding other things that motivate her is difficult. But she loves affection as so that's what we are working on.
Kay does sit nicely. She also came with the command to shake a paw. But either she doesn't know down very well or she is choosing not to do it. LOL. We are continuing to work with that one.
Kay also does not care for other dogs. Its not that she is dog aggressive, but she prefers to be the only one in your life. Her and Sashka have had a couple of instances of pushing over water dishes and food. And Sash now is cautious about how she approaches those areas of the house. But all in all things have been fine.
Kay is also wary of strangers. She will allow a quick pet but nothing more. New people must be careful of bending over her or we do see some lip lifting. This isn't out and out aggression but rather a warning to be respectful of her. But once she knows you, she is your typical rottie. she loves "her" people and is always looking for an ear scratch or a belly rub. But again, these must be limited because she is a dominate dog and will quickly start to demand attention.
The other thing that has kept us busy is the amount of emails and calls we get regarding owner surrenders. As much as we would like to help, we can't and won't. Our focus is shelter dogs. They are the ones that stand to lose if they aren't helped. but it is difficult sometimes to tell someone that we won't take their dog. I believe that most want what is best, but that is little help. And some of the dogs lately have been purebreed rottweilers coming from respectable breeders. And those breeders need to know what is happening with their dogs. I have pleaded with people to contact the dogs breeder and if they won't, then I will. sorry folks, that's just how it is.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
How can she lie there looking so innocent
Kay is such a faker. She waddles when she walks. She makes like she is too big and old to jump much, but I found out tonight that Little Miss Fat Girl is a food theif.
We feed raw here. So, sometimes for the new dogs, the amount of food their getting may seem small. But we are careful about feeding and Kay is on a weight loss program. Or at least I try.
And Kay is what I lovingly refer to as very food motivated.
Tonight I made dinner so that means the loving and adoring husband cleans up afterwards. He went out right after dinner and I had to get on the computer to do some much needed stuff and Kay stayed downstairs waiting by the door (or so I thought).
When Jim came home, he asked if I had put the leftover meat away........................................... Nope, that wasn't my job, that was suppose to be his. I guess because Kay loves him so much, she thought she would help. Long story short, there is no more leftovers. Good news, she never broke a plate or made a mess or disturbed anything other than to clean that plate right up.
Bad Jim and bad Bev. Its our fault she got it. LOL but as I was looking at her with disapproval on my face and my hands on my hips, all she did was burp. When I told her how unlady like that was she burped again. My only payback will be that Jim will have to walk her in the morning and he gets to clean up her deposits.
Kay continues to show us a wonderful side. She came in with a hard look in her eyes that made me wonder. But as time goes by, that look softens, she becomes more relaxed and I think we are ready to start taking her in more public places. The sooner we know how she reacts in different settings, the sooner we can find what kind of home she needs
We feed raw here. So, sometimes for the new dogs, the amount of food their getting may seem small. But we are careful about feeding and Kay is on a weight loss program. Or at least I try.
And Kay is what I lovingly refer to as very food motivated.
Tonight I made dinner so that means the loving and adoring husband cleans up afterwards. He went out right after dinner and I had to get on the computer to do some much needed stuff and Kay stayed downstairs waiting by the door (or so I thought).
When Jim came home, he asked if I had put the leftover meat away........................................... Nope, that wasn't my job, that was suppose to be his. I guess because Kay loves him so much, she thought she would help. Long story short, there is no more leftovers. Good news, she never broke a plate or made a mess or disturbed anything other than to clean that plate right up.
Bad Jim and bad Bev. Its our fault she got it. LOL but as I was looking at her with disapproval on my face and my hands on my hips, all she did was burp. When I told her how unlady like that was she burped again. My only payback will be that Jim will have to walk her in the morning and he gets to clean up her deposits.
Kay continues to show us a wonderful side. She came in with a hard look in her eyes that made me wonder. But as time goes by, that look softens, she becomes more relaxed and I think we are ready to start taking her in more public places. The sooner we know how she reacts in different settings, the sooner we can find what kind of home she needs
Saturday, July 19, 2008
new dog and long day
Kay has landed on our doorstep. And what a nice girl. She's going to need some work, some weight loss and some leadership. She seems to think that her job is to bark and scare away people. But she is going to learn that "I" have that job and I won't give it up. I would prefer she took the role of lady of leisure cause it would suit her more. She's a nice middle aged girl that can live with other dogs if she has to but I'm sure would be happier on her own.
Today was the Richmond Animal Wellness Expo. Lots of people and lots of wonderful dogs. Most of them well behaved but whenever you get that many people and dogs together it can be a little tense.
One of my pet peeves has always been ex tenable leashes. Yes they are great for the dogs, way more freedom but a much bigger chance of someone getting hurt. And today was no different. Little dogs, big dogs, people shopping and not really seeing what was up at the end of the leash. Thank goodness no one got hurt, but I'm glad I didn't bring the new girl. Way too much going on and she wouldn't have taken to it all very well.
We will soon have Kay up on the website and will tell you more about her as time goes on. While she isn't ready for adoption just yet, feel free to let us know if what you are looking for is a calmer, more mature girl to curl up with at night.
Today was the Richmond Animal Wellness Expo. Lots of people and lots of wonderful dogs. Most of them well behaved but whenever you get that many people and dogs together it can be a little tense.
One of my pet peeves has always been ex tenable leashes. Yes they are great for the dogs, way more freedom but a much bigger chance of someone getting hurt. And today was no different. Little dogs, big dogs, people shopping and not really seeing what was up at the end of the leash. Thank goodness no one got hurt, but I'm glad I didn't bring the new girl. Way too much going on and she wouldn't have taken to it all very well.
We will soon have Kay up on the website and will tell you more about her as time goes on. While she isn't ready for adoption just yet, feel free to let us know if what you are looking for is a calmer, more mature girl to curl up with at night.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Incoming
It seems like some days it just rains rottweilers. We have agreed to take in a middle aged girl from the island and there will be lots more about her later. But once we agreed to help her, I got "the" call. there is an old boy in one of the local shelters. He came in as a stray and his hold period is almost up and they are looking for a placement for him. This poor old thing has many lumps and most likely cancer. So we are asking, if you have any room, please please let us know. No dog should spend his last days in a cold kennel. It breaks my heart and so I am sending out this plea. this boy will not be for adoption, but rather is looking for palliative care. We will know more in the next couple of days when he has some of the tumors looked at, but if it is cancer, and he is as old as he seems, no extreme measure will be taken. But a warm bed and loving heart would go a long way to helping make this boys last days comfortable.
stay tuned for pictures and further updates If you can help, please please email me at wcrr.info@gmail.com
Bev
stay tuned for pictures and further updates If you can help, please please email me at wcrr.info@gmail.com
Bev
Friday, July 4, 2008
Things have been pretty quite lately
And I miss having the big dogs around. since Louie's adoption, I have been in contact with some of the shelters we work with but as of tonight, there are no dogs that need WCRR's help. That changes so very quickly.
I have been baking the worlds smelliest dog treats. The house is hot from the weather but even hotter having the oven on, and now it just plain smells. YUCK
But it is one of the many ways we try to raise some much needed funds. And to be really honest, the dogs everywhere love them.
I am going to take this slow time to remind people why WCRR does not take in owner surrenders. Our funds are low. Our mandate is rottweilers in shelters. Every single day I get an email from someone that has to get rid of their dog for one reason or another. And I tell these people no. Not because I don't care about these dogs, because I do care deeply. But these dogs have someone. The dogs in shelters don't. Yes they have the staff and the volunteers if there are any, but they have no one to speak for them directly. And if owners work hard enough I really believe they can either find a way to keep their dog or at the very least, find a suitable home.
But the dogs in shelters suffer in ways that dogs with owners don't. They get stressed because of the noise. They can start to act out and when that happens, no one can see past their behaviour. And they get sick. Often shelters can't afford to treat the dogs the way that private rescues can. So, to all the angry people out there that complain that I won't help them, I'm sorry. But the spots we have available are for those that are in danger. And to the shelters, let us know how we can help. Because we are there for the rottweilers in need.
I have been baking the worlds smelliest dog treats. The house is hot from the weather but even hotter having the oven on, and now it just plain smells. YUCK
But it is one of the many ways we try to raise some much needed funds. And to be really honest, the dogs everywhere love them.
I am going to take this slow time to remind people why WCRR does not take in owner surrenders. Our funds are low. Our mandate is rottweilers in shelters. Every single day I get an email from someone that has to get rid of their dog for one reason or another. And I tell these people no. Not because I don't care about these dogs, because I do care deeply. But these dogs have someone. The dogs in shelters don't. Yes they have the staff and the volunteers if there are any, but they have no one to speak for them directly. And if owners work hard enough I really believe they can either find a way to keep their dog or at the very least, find a suitable home.
But the dogs in shelters suffer in ways that dogs with owners don't. They get stressed because of the noise. They can start to act out and when that happens, no one can see past their behaviour. And they get sick. Often shelters can't afford to treat the dogs the way that private rescues can. So, to all the angry people out there that complain that I won't help them, I'm sorry. But the spots we have available are for those that are in danger. And to the shelters, let us know how we can help. Because we are there for the rottweilers in need.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
King Louie
Thats what his new family calls him. I told them his name was screwy louie but thats not what they see in him. Louie was one of those dogs that comes into rescue that truly breaks your heart. He had parvo, he had mange, he was dehydrated, thin, scabby and smelt so bad it made you want to throw up. Louie had absolutely no training. He was mouthy, he jumped up on people and he tried to hump absolutely everyone. He was unmanagable most of the time and tried my patience to no end.He chewed and destroyed everything he came into contact with. But as has been the case so often, Louie settled down at least somewhat.Louie has been with his new family for almost 2 weeks to see how he would adjust. They have an old dog that just wasn't too sure he wanted to have that young whipper snapper on his property but Louie won him over in no time.Louie's favorite thing is to lie in the sun on the deck, watching over his domain. Good Boy Louie. Show them what you are made of.
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