tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15712807998386875272024-02-20T01:37:53.289-08:00BADRAP Barn BlogThis site follows the daily goings-on of the dogs who live at BADRAP's rescue barn, and the volunteers who give them a sense of 'family' while they wait to be adopted.Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05881171300084907158noreply@blogger.comBlogger419125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571280799838687527.post-73364927966800437402015-12-24T10:55:00.000-08:002015-12-24T10:55:06.144-08:002015 Year-End Wrap Up: Love Wins!The social media universe has sucked our audience and with it, our updates from the Rescue Barn to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BADRAP.org/">facebook</a>, but in case anyone is still watching(!), here's a little holiday happy for you.<br />
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Even though our focus is on building and strengthening our Keep'Em Home program, it was still one of the busiest rescue years to date. <i>(How does that happen? )</i><br />
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It was a wonderful year with so many great dogs and strong connections. <b>Happy Holidays and Fabulous New Year</b> from our gang to yours.</p>
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On Sunday, we had the pleasure of hosting our first "Jr. Volunteer Day" at the Rescue Barn. Seven children came eager to meet the puppies and play with Miss Chiquita. However, the Barn Crew had some other things in mind too!<br />
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As we thought about how the day would run, we wanted the children to get the overall experience of what a "barn shift" feels like. We discussed why the Rescue Barn exists and how we work hard to make it feel like a "home" for the dogs we rescue. We also talked about the different dogs that come through our program and how we design our shifts depending on what each dog needs. The Crew went over safety rules and chores that are required to keep things running smoothly. (Of course, we let them play with Chiquita and the puppies!) But first....<br />
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Charityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12216344415210170143noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571280799838687527.post-50487153978674806492014-12-22T18:41:00.000-08:002014-12-22T20:02:43.344-08:00Tiny Home sings our (new) theme songWe couldn't love this more. Arranged and played live on the steps of our <a href="http://tinyhouseswoon.com/badrap-tiny-cabin/" target="_blank">Tiny Cabin</a>, surrounded by a full moon sky, crickets, some of the home dogs and barn dogs too, naturally. <a href="http://tinyhomemusic.com/" target="_blank">Tiny Home</a> is the heart project of Barn Crew member Sonya Cotton and her beau Gabe Dominguez.<br />
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<b>Meet</b>: Felix the five month old whatzit puppy.<br />
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We adore Felix. But he was a little pushy, a little rude with the dogs when he first arrived here. His excuse? He's a PUPPY! Like most baby dogs, Felix' favorite motto is <b>Me-Me-Me, </b>and he just couldn't seem to beg enough attention from the big kids that he looks up to.<br />
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Thankfully, the dogs here stepped in to impart some necessary lessons in appropriate dog manners. Through it all, Felix is learning how to be a little gentleman. We think his future home and playmates will appreciate the education, even if they have no idea that he once needed it.<br />
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Most of the adult dogs in our program have had to pull out some What-For with Felix and meter it to fit his crimes, but none is better than Elliot.<br />
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Felix was obsessed with Elliot from Day One and had been doggedly determined to snake his tongue down his throat in a form of frantic handshake that pushed way beyond E's personal boundaries.<br />
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It was time for some smack down. Witness, the warm up:<br />
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That stiff pose, that pinchy faced 'hard stare'<br />
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The perfect warning, meant to give Felix plenty of time to reconsider his obsession with French kissing the Maestro.<br />
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... But Felix cannot help himself. Just a few quick flicks of the tongue should soothe cranky Elliot, right?<br />
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A gloriously LOUD correction. Delivered swiftly, with convincing drama. Meant to impress, but just shy of pressing teeth into the pup's offending snout. (That will come later, if he doesn't get the hint)<br />
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Felix squealed in fright - or, mock fright. (He's a tough little nut). We folded our arms and shrugged. Elliot stared him down, waiting to see if he needed a rinse, repeat.<br />
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Allowing pups to learn dog rules via appropriate corrections from <b>well socialized</b> (puppy experienced) adult dogs during monitored play sessions will fast track them into becoming well rounded adult dogs themselves.<br />
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That's not to say that pups who miss out on these lessons will be socially awkward for life .. Even the most socially bankrupt dogs from some of the worst beginnings (think: dog fight cases) <b>can and do </b>catch on quick to appropriate play with the right kind of opportunity and well matched play partners. But life is just SO much easier with a little mentoring from an agreeable adult in those early weeks.<br />
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Those tough love lessons and toothy corrections may seem scary to us, but they help build a strong bond between the dogs. If we'd interrupted the corrections, Felix would've gained nothing, and we would risk allowing him to practice and repeat rude manners in other settings. We'd also risk putting Elliot in a position of needing to do a more serious and potentially harmful correction when our backs were turned.<br />
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Instead, they worked out an agreement under our watchful eye and their relationship evolved and deepened into a sweet friendship, along with Felix's understanding of Code Canine.<br />
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Many of our adopters tell us that the young dogs they bring home from our adoption program maintain easy dog manners for life. And they're also quick to point out that their dog is especially fond of big furry husky type dogs. They just <i>love</i> them for some reason. Who's surprised?<br />
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<br />Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05881171300084907158noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571280799838687527.post-3896351282963384202014-10-30T20:14:00.000-07:002014-10-30T20:14:31.238-07:00Top 10 Favorite Gwennie-isms<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I'm slightly obsessed with Gwennie, for many reasons. (If only blogs were available in smell-o-vision...) Here are ten.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">#7. The girl is scrappy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">#4. She's got those pinchy-eyes I love. </span><br />
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<br />Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13035161788868646693noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571280799838687527.post-3135425001540426322014-09-26T12:30:00.000-07:002014-09-26T12:31:06.207-07:00Raising the (Barn) Roof on October 11<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Maude and Eddie were kind enough to model for us to help announce our yearly fun-raiser at the Rescue Barn. The <b>Pits & Giggles </b>event is coming up quick --> Saturday evening, October 11.<br />
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Celebrating our 15th B-day (which was back in April) and a great year of good saves and satisfying outreach work.<br />
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We look forward to enjoying time with our friends and supporters as well as many of our alumna dogs who will be there with their families. Cajun food, Zydeco music, a warming campfire and good conversation. What could be better?<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.eventbrite.com/e/badrap-pits-giggles-15th-b-day-barn-party-tickets-12879052593" target="_blank">Tickets Here</a></b><br />
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If you can't attend, please consider gifting a ticket to an area shelter worker or rescue volunteer. There's an option on our event page that signals your interest in donating this way.<br />
<i>Thank you, and hope to see you on the dance floor real soon!</i>Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05881171300084907158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571280799838687527.post-90967957400729039652014-09-05T13:09:00.001-07:002014-09-05T13:09:23.315-07:00a view from the insideGenerally, the barn blog features pictures of the rescue dogs romping or doing activities out in the yard. But the kennels <i><b>inside</b></i> the barn can give you a glimpse of each dog's personality. Let's take a look.<br />
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Little Chiquita is well known for her love of stuffies and tennis balls. Here
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with an overstuffed teddy bear that's almost as large as she is. She keeps her little "family" together where she can watch over them.<br />
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And the delicious Ms Maude is shown here with her beloved armchair,
ahhh! This girl with her wonky hip is all about comfort. Who needs toys
when you have something soft and squishy to snuggle up on? All that's
needed is an attentive human cuddling in the chair with her to bring her
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Check out Preston's frat pad. He's all boy, toys
scattered around, a beat-up armchair (he loves chewing on it) with his
mess spilling out of the kennel. A little messy suits him just fine -
let's just call it "lived-in". He just loves a good party.<br />
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His dainty neighbor Gwennie, on the other hand, is more of a
minimalist. Her toys & blankets are neatly contained in her bed
where she serenely watches the antics of her fellow barn residents.
Like a little black dress, this little black dog isn't showy or
extroverted, but when you get to know her you'll see that she's a classy and
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<br />anita.joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01310936895513426237noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571280799838687527.post-51862908562823476172014-09-03T06:42:00.000-07:002014-09-03T07:56:13.813-07:00addicted to love<br />
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Though Reverend Al has taken his bounty of block-head love to his new
family, a new messenger of love has taken his place in the barn. <br />
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On Labor Day morning, his second morning at the barn, after exercising, eating, and working on his manners, he got a relaxing sponge bath from Jr. Barn Crew Kiki and melted into a blissed out giant 'butter bean'. <br />
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anita.joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01310936895513426237noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571280799838687527.post-4763309457561135822014-07-31T13:03:00.000-07:002014-07-31T13:04:30.370-07:00simple pleasuresYou may heard of Chiquita's fondness for her family of faux furry babies,
and her habit of nesting on them and her pile of eggs" aka tennis balls like a little mother hen. She's an adorable little
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squishy round-eyed face has also discovered things she's very fond of: playtime with friends; the sweet sun spots where it's not too hot for a
little sun-bathing; her comfy re-homed leather chair; and during my
last shift, she showed me her <i>newest</i> "simple" pleasure.<br />
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It happened while Maude was supervising my chores, making sure I filled
the buckets with cool fresh water, sweeping the dust-bunnies from the
corners of the kennels, and....just as I was about to fold the clean
laundry piled on the couch, I realized that I couldn't see or hear Maude
anywhere. So I called her, and then, rising from the midst of the pile
of laundry, up popped Maude's blocky head with a look of ecstasy on her
face. She had discovered the joy of laundry - warm, soft,
fresh smelling clean laundry...the.best.bed.ever!<br />
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The crestfallen
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So I'm adding to Maude's wishlist for her new family - a request. She
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please?anita.joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01310936895513426237noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571280799838687527.post-61322673420318356522014-07-30T09:51:00.000-07:002014-08-05T10:36:37.589-07:00Hiding a Bug<br />
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Bug's arrival into our so-called 'witness protection' program is one of the toughest recent secrets we've had to keep. There wasn't any wiggle room in this mission: Since last December, we've had to suck it up and keep her and her litter mates' stories hidden or risk blowing their chances of freedom. The deal was, her owner was facing federal dog fighting charges and dozens of his dogs were seized as part of the larger "#367 case" that first rolled out in the <a href="http://www.humanesociety.org/news/press_releases/2013/08/alabama-georgia-mississippi-dogfighting-082613.html" target="_blank">news</a> in August 2013. The canine victims of this cruelty were all waiting in limbo while the defendants played the cards they were dealt: After their arrests, they could transfer ownership so their dogs could be streamlined into rescue groups and start new lives, or they could make them wait several long months in shelter kennels until they either pled guilty or their case went to trial. Evidence against the pups' owner was piled skyscraper high and the other defendants in the case were quick to enter guilty pleas, but he was said to be extra stubborn. We learned early on that it was going to be a long, long wait. "Months," was the answer we received when we accepted the secret squirrel assignment.<br />
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It's certain that the dog fighter knew - as did we - that there was a chance the case could be dismissed on a technicality and the pups would have to be returned. We tried not to think about that possibility too much.<br />
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<i>Below: </i>Greeting a stranger on the way home to Oakland. "Oh a puppy! Did you just adopt her?" Foster mom Katie Moyer mumbled a quick fib, one of many she'd be telling over the next few months.<br />
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Bug, Luna, Ollie and Francy Bear were seized by authorities with their mother 'Gummy' when they were just two days old. Medical notes showed that Bug was initially listless and may not survive, but she soon found her bravado. Gummy was not able to raise the pups well and they had to be separated early on to a shelter kennel without her.<br />
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We met them all just over six weeks later when our team of ten volunteered to spend Christmas week with 160 of the dogs from the case. They were receiving care at the busy HSUS-run shelter "somewhere in the southeast." (Location held secret for obvious reasons). The ASPCA hosted the rest of the dogs from the case in a different location.<br />
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The bulk of the dogs we worked with had already been waiting four long months when we met them. Federal prosecutors worked steadily to build their cases against the thirteen men who'd been charged with abusing their dogs in three different states and numerous staged dog fights. Thankfully, Bug never experienced that world, but growing up in a loud and busy shelter can bring its own damage to young minds, so getting them into home environments meant saving their lives in a different way. How could we say no? When we flew home, we maneuvered the litter through a busy airport and slid tiny carriers filled with pee pads, chews and precious cargo under our airplane seats and on our way to new adventures.<br />
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Our wonderful volunteers were under strict orders: "Do not facebook your project pups and don't tell anyone where they came from or what their story is." A tall order in the SF bay area where pit bull puppies are crack to the thousands of dog lovers who live here. The foster homes told vague stories, "They're rescue pups from BADRAP," and in the flurry of daily life, no one seemed to notice that our website and social media never made mention of them.<br />
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The first order of business when raising a puppy into a healthy dog is designing positive experiences with as many dogs, people and places as she can comfortably handle. Bug hit the lottery with two different foster homes, a bevy of dog friends, field trips and adventures. Her caretakers coached her through her shy spells, taught her good puppy manners, suffered through her car sickness phase and bravely channeled her larger than life energy level into non-stop play sessions ('zoom' means 'ZOOOOM' to Bug). She spent time at the barn for rowdy play sessions with Molly, Elliot and Eddie - and most recently, enjoys foster home life with Uncle Teddles and foster mom Cindy.<br />
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Aunt Molly gives in to the cheek grabs:<br />
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Growing up, Bug hit the "ear hat" phase back in March, three months after her arrival. We regretfully edited her gorgeous image from social media updates as the weeks ticked by.<br />
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On July 23, seven months after we met Bug and her sibs and brought them home to hiding, HSUS rep Chris Schindler phoned with the news we'd all been waiting for: The pups abuser had plead guilty and they were free dogs. The abuses this group of men committed were so egregious that a federal judge delayed sentencing so prosecutors would have enough court time to submit the evidence of their crimes against the dogs. <a href="http://www.wsfa.com/story/23257986/judge-delays-sentencing-in-dog-fighting-case" target="_blank">News Link</a>. They are not set to be sentenced until October 2014.<br />
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Bug will never know about that world or about the stresses of growing up into an adult dog in a shelter kennel. We're so very indebted to our team of volunteers for making this right.<br />
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Bug is the only pup now looking for a home. She's fun, energetic, hopeful and incredibly affectionate. She's in her teenage stage now, so is full of energy and would love to live with a dog or two who can appreciate her "Life is a Party' play style. Foster mom Cindy has given her excellent leash skills, fine tuned her social skills and helped her develop calm crate time patience. We'll be rolling out more info, photos and meet-n-greet opps now that she's ... Free.<br />
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Now! Photos from a recent Open House, where Bug was "just another dog who needed a home." We sure like it that way.<br />
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If you are interested in being part of this pups amazing adventures and are considering adoption, please contact: donna@badrap.org <i>Thank you!</i><br />
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both love drawing. And elephants. And being silly. And I know, implicitly, that she would be
delighted that I’m comparing her to a blocky-headed dog with
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are other similarities too. For example, a strong desire to please, tempered
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">And while I
would never tell her moms this, when I first learned of my niece’s name, I didn’t
love it. Eight years later, it’s one of my very favorites. I think I may be
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Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13035161788868646693noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571280799838687527.post-9017053440923178642014-06-05T18:49:00.001-07:002014-06-05T18:53:18.278-07:00Gwennie's Got the GrinniesHanging out with Gwennie today at the Barn, I suddenly started thinking about "Black Dog Syndrome" -- that is, the oft-cited phenomenon that black dogs (and cats) are harder to adopt out than other animals. Whether the syndrome truly exists generates some debate, but the reason cited is pretty consistent: Many feel that it's harder to photograph darker colored dogs than lighter ones, and therefore they don't get as much attention online.<br />
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I'm clearly no photographer, but come on. Is there any doubt that Gwennie is a gorgeous freakin' specimen? Look at that grin.<br />
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And sure, she's way cuter (also sassier, smarter, bubblier, etc.) in person, but isn't that true of most of the dogs you first see on a website and then meet in person?<br />
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Today, Gwennie charms not only me, but the resident gentlemen as well. Not sure what witty observation she's passing along to Eddie (maybe, <i>Does that human with the camera ever wear anything besides overalls?</i>) but Beast also hopes to get in on the secret...<br />
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And Beast still has his eye on her a bit later when Gwennie decides to see what the rope-toy is all about.<br />
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Honestly, can you blame him? Over by the slide, I start to tell Gwennie the joke about the blocky-headed canine who walks into a bar. Before I can finish, she gives me a knowing laugh:<br />
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<br />Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13035161788868646693noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571280799838687527.post-31751778857550723192014-04-11T10:53:00.004-07:002014-04-11T10:57:00.554-07:00Gal pals: Molly and Widget<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">But whereas Molly can be a bit of a mystery, Widget wears her emotions on
her tail. She’s all wiggle and full of spunk — optimistic to the core. For
weeks, she’s been Molly’s next door neighbor in the Barn. <o:p></o:p>And then, this last week, it seems they went from a couple of chicks on the same block to... really<i> good</i> friends. </span><br />
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Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13035161788868646693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571280799838687527.post-36816157409869590182014-03-17T07:09:00.000-07:002014-03-17T08:31:09.865-07:00Invasion of the best kind!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Just over two weeks ago, our 2013 Christmas gifts arrived when a group of dogs who survived a large scale dog fighting case was delivered to Oakland. (News <a href="http://www.humanesociety.org/news/press_releases/2013/08/alabama-georgia-mississippi-dogfighting-082613.html" target="_blank">LINK</a> of the raid, that saved 367 dogs from a life of fighting.)<br />
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We'd first met these survivors when our team of handlers flew to the the southeastern US to assist with the dogs' care. We worked in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/humanesociety" target="_blank">HSUS</a> temporary shelter, where 13 different groups of dogs lived until their abusers had their day in court. Once our group of dogs was able to be released, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152012463902399&set=pb.21764607398.-2207520000.1395064899.&type=3&theater" target="_blank">Chris Schindler</a> - the Animal Fighting Response Manager of the HSUS - made a big cross country trip to bring them to CA.<br />
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It was gratifying to see them again, to say the least:<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152018241992399&set=pb.21764607398.-2207520000.1395066328.&type=3&theater" target="_blank">Monkey, </a><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152014719667399&set=pb.21764607398.-2207520000.1395066328.&type=3&theater" target="_blank">Gwennie, </a><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152027169167399&set=pb.21764607398.-2207520000.1395066328.&type=3&theater" target="_blank">Jamie,</a><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152035867592399&set=pb.21764607398.-2207520000.1395066328.&type=3&theater" target="_blank">Melvin, </a><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152012463967399&set=pb.21764607398.-2207520000.1395066328.&type=3&theater" target="_blank">Dixie, </a><br />
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and Megg (photo, right)<br />
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We've also committed to helping young Ollie, Lady Bug and Luna - who we can't show you yet since they're still inside the custody window. Dixie left with Chris to join her new home in CO with breed advocates <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ColoRADogs" target="_blank">ColoRADogs</a>, and Londyn and Megg stayed behind for two weeks, getting acclimated to life outside of a shelter before leaving for new adventures with the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SeattleAnimalShelter" target="_blank">Seattle Animal Shelter.</a><br />
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It's been a very busy time for our team, but everyone has been handling the extra work like a pro.<br />
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If you visit our facebook page, you may have seen this. It's a <a href="http://video214.com/play/Wpwlp2bzucMq8cA58xE7dA/s/dark" target="_blank"><b>SLIDESHOW</b></a> (with heart tuggy music, of course) with a few of the dogs' firsts - first play session, first sensation of cool grass under their feet, etc.<br />
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Today, a video of the wonderful Monkey. She enjoyed a week of wrestling, rolling fun with Elliot and Eddie before leaving for foster mom Letti's house to begin two 30-day heart worm treatments. <i>Sigh</i>. We sure wish she didn't have to, but it's time to get healthy and then get that HOME finally. We sure love us some Monkey.<br />
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It's always fun when Seattle friend Maggie McDowell pops by for a visit. Not only do the dogs love the extra attention (slumber party in the cabin!), we get to enjoy the little moments she photographs while she's here.<br />
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Here are a few snaps taken during working shifts at the barn. Thanks for sharing your eye with us, Maggie!<br />
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A breakfast of champions for a hungry girl. "Wait, Esther!"<br />
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Elliot teasing his now-favorite barn dog Widget into a game of chase.</div>
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Esther flirting with Charity, "Can I pretty, pretty please?"</div>
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Molly gets some TLC from Jose.</div>
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Yes Esther, you really are a pretty little thing.</div>
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Lookie who discovered a new place in the yard to squeeze and get stuck.<br />
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father-in-law, by his own description, is not what you’d call an “animal
person.” Sometimes dogs can make him a little uneasy — even fearful, it’s
fair to say. I’m really not sure what he
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when Dave, who was visiting from out of town, sweetly expressed an interest in
visiting the Barn, I was nervous. Not that his experience would be bad, but
that it would be… just… <i>meh</i>. And I wanted my father-in-law not only to see what
I see, I wanted him to fall in love with these crazy blockheads. And to
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all the dogs, Eddie caught his eye. I’m not sure who approached whom first, but I
do know that when I glanced their way, I saw Dave stroking Eddie’s ears like he’d
been doing this all his life. The rest of us talked. We walked around the yard.
And each time I looked over, there was Dave, lovin’ the heck out of Eddie (who
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Next, Eddie brings the charm. He spent a a good part of the afternoon rolling around on his back proudly showing off his new neuter. Then he saw a squirrel and was convinced that it ran into a storage shed to hide from him. Sweet guy!</div>
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These four dogs are just amazing - sweet, fun, beautiful and eager to please. Each one of them will make their future families complete. If I didn't have two dogs of my own and a new foster on the way...<br />
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Lettihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02825115835494920052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571280799838687527.post-37110449166105584022014-02-20T04:44:00.003-08:002014-02-20T08:42:11.437-08:00Molly and Eddie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Eddie needed Molly. Fresh from the shelter, he had bad infections in both ears and was a bit depressed because of it. He moped and whimpered when he arrived.<br />
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Molly needed Eddie. Also fresh from the shelter, she was fine outdoors but very frightened of being IN-doors. She flattened as if the roof might come crashing in on her. And she thought dogs were no good - except Eddie. He was calm and gentle ... and still unaltered (mmm) so he smelt like heaven to her.<br />
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After shuffling everyone around a bit, we decided to put them in the same kennel divided by one wall so they could get better acquainted and their friendship could bloom.<br />
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From belly crawling and waiting for something to go wrong, to now kangaroo hopping on all her human visitors in kookie daily greetings, Molly is getting her groove on. With Eddie's good influence, she's starting to meet other dogs and is learning that they're safe and nice to hang out with. </div>
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Now on meds and settling in to the routine and the fun, Eddie is perking up. Dogs helping dogs is a theme that repeats around here. Life is good at the Rescue Barn.</div>
Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05881171300084907158noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571280799838687527.post-90184755637536827152014-02-05T00:33:00.002-08:002014-02-05T00:33:14.262-08:00The Many Faces of Miss JoonI think Joon was born for the stage. Her expressions are so soulful, so varied! With one look, one gesture, she can make you double-over laughing, or inspire you to ponder the deeper things. And so, without further ado, I now present to you...the lovely Miss Joon!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Do you mind if I rest my head on your hand for just a moment?"<br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"So you wanted me to sit, huh? For how long exactly?"<br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Hmm...I like the one that goes: Love love love, and run as fast as you can..."</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(Running at top speed with her best bud, Benny)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Ha! That was fun."</td></tr>
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Sonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03848436816334993910noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571280799838687527.post-17101802157439931152014-01-15T23:25:00.000-08:002014-01-15T23:25:44.841-08:00New Years Eve at the Bad Rap barnA couple of weeks ago, the rescue pups had their own little New Year's Eve celebration.<br />
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<br />anita.joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01310936895513426237noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571280799838687527.post-3239306815697359772014-01-02T01:52:00.000-08:002014-01-02T01:52:04.660-08:00and the beat goes on!Santa brought the furry one a new red head, and <i>Ooo La Laaa! </i>there's some serious flirtation and happy dancing going on around here. Thanks Santa!<br />
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Joon came from Kern County, CA with a big beefy boy named Benny. They're happy to be part of the scene and we're happy to have them. More on Benny soon!<br />
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<br />Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05881171300084907158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571280799838687527.post-84654175666582464492013-12-25T08:10:00.001-08:002014-01-02T01:45:49.977-08:00naughty or nice?Joon's a little bit naughty,<br />
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Happy Holidays y'all.anita.joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01310936895513426237noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571280799838687527.post-11227954744561218372013-12-17T00:21:00.002-08:002013-12-17T00:29:12.320-08:00Elfie, exhaleWe always worry just a bit when new dogs go home until we get that one little piece of news that all is well. Like this.<br />
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She was trying her best to pretend she didn't exist and was so frightened that she could barely move her body. We cooed and massaged and whispered to her, but she was checked out. She stood frozen: wouldn't make eye contact or take treats or ask for a connection. We were with shelter staff from New Mexico who were participating in our 'Pit Ed Camp' workshops. We talked about the special needs of shy dogs, then left the shelter - all feeling pretty crummy. None of our applicants would want her, and she would not make it to the adoption floor, so she was a goner.<br />
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She was no less catatonic when she came home. It was as if she thought she'd stay safe if she just pretended she wasn't alive. "I don't know about this one," I said to Tim, "She's pretty far gone." In his usual we-can-do-it style, he reminded me to give her time. Even so, I warned the Barn Crew team not to get attached. I explained what a compassion case was to our newest team members and watched them roll the concept around in their minds.<br />
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In the meantime, some of our applicants went away, determined to find their easy-ish dogs somewhere else. We shrugged it off - Good applications will come again. Mosey just stared off into space - our adoption game meant nothing to her.<br />
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The one thing that Mosey perked up for was Elliot. She wouldn't move a muscle unless he was there to lure her. So every time we needed to take her outside, we shouted for Elliot. He was happy to oblige.<br />
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Eventually, she started skipping alongside him and asking to play. And then, she started lying next to Tim when he was at his computer. She was still scared of everything, but she'd found a couple of things that gave her comfort and a few happy moments to finally be alive.<br />
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We decided to move her out of Tim's carving studio and into the barn. She was clearly thrilled to be around so many dogs but she was very shy around the team. When people came to visit, we asked them to ignore Mosey and call Beetle onto the sofa for cuddles. Within seconds, Mosey would be at their side too. Later, during her second vet visit, our vet discovered a large foxtail that had been in her ear for a very long time. It had gone deep and ruptured her ear drum. We have no idea how long she lived with that incredible pain. Our vet dug it out and put it in a plastic specimen tube for us to take home and amaze over. It's such a good reminder that troubled dogs may have fixable problems we can't see right away.<br />
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She was at her happiest when she was in the yard with dog friends. One morning when the sun was particularly warm and cheerful, and Elliot and Beetle were romping nearby, I offered Mosey a tug toy. I nearly fell over when she grabbed it and asked for a tug. "Shy dogs don't tug," I told Mosey. For a minute, Mosey told me, "But I'm not shy."<br />
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As she got comfortable, she started grumbling and barking in a very weird Ewok voice whenever anyone walked into the barn. It wasn't a warning growl. She was starting to demand attention - the sign of a dog who expects more from life. "We need to teach her another way to ask for what she wants, and then the grumbling will go away." Easier said then done. Mosey wouldn't offer a sit, so trying to capture it with a quick reward was feeling impossible. And when we lured the treat over her head, she'd follow it with huge, pleading eyes - all four feet firmly committed to standing steady. We skipped the lesson and gave her ample treats for the warm eye contact instead.<br />
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Over Thanksgiving a little miracle happened when barn crew member Anita Joe finally convinced Mosey that she'd get a treat if she sat her butt on the ground. Once the lightbulb was on, Mosey proudly offered a 'Sit' again and again and again. This was a milestone in her recovery. Finally, she had some control over here Universe. <i>Whenever </i>she sat, we offered a treat. Hundreds of treats. She was so proud of herself and walked much taller with this skill in her pocket. And yes, the grumbling/barking went away and was replaced by a quick 'Sit' at the kennel door and wide saucer eye contact.<br />
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During this time, a WA-based family came by to meet our dogs. They had a gorgeous young daughter named Elliot, a senior chihuahua and a small farm filled with slaughterhouse rescues. We showed them Puddles, who would do well with so many creatures in his home. And Darla, who had lived with a cat in her past, and Elfie - who wanted to curl into their arms. They loved them all, but zoomed in on -- Mosey. "Tell me about the shy one," Shama asked. Shama had adopted a timid dog named Twyla from BR years ago, and she'd recently passed on. It made sense that she'd be attracted to Mosey. "She's just starting to come around," we told them. They left for home with a promise to mull the big decision over.<br />
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A few days later, I picked up their email while out on errands and cheered to Tim. "Mosey! They want Mosey!" They said they thought she had something special. Tim plays in a band so would be back in the bay area practicing for a big show. He made arrangements to come collect her after his work was done, and Shama stayed home, eager to welcome their new dog. Excited emails flew back and forth as we confirmed the arrangements. Photo above: Mosey's last play session with BFF Elliot, showing off that newly trademarked Mosey grin.<br />
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Photos from her departure below.<br />
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Her get-acquainted walk with new dad Tim. Frightened of traffic, we kept her on a quiet street with Elliot there as her training wheels, of course.<br />
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It took two human coaches, a big soft dog bed, a bag of treats and an oversized husky to help her want to investigate the car before her big road trip north. "You can do it, girl."<br />
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Finally, all settled in, she and new dad Tim get ready to hit the road. My camera caught her worried face, looking out to Elliot, no doubt. She'll be home and with her new chihuahua friend in no time and we all look forward to hearing about her progress as it starts to sink in that she's home.<br />
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Fare-thee-well Mosey. You are one brave girl. With many thanks to Tim and Shama for recognizing her potential and opening your hearts and home.<br />
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