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Vet Fees

A woman brought a very limp duck into a veterinary surgeon. As she laid her pet on the table, the vet pulled out his stethoscope and listened to the bird's chest.

After a moment or two, the vet shook his head sadly and said, "I'm sorry, your duck, Cuddles, has passed away."

The distressed woman wailed, "Are you sure?"

"Yes, I am sure. The duck is dead," replied the vet.

"How can you be so sure?" she protested... "I mean you haven't done any testing on him…

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Added by Adrianne Matzkin on April 7, 2010 at 6:06am — 19 Comments

Meet Zeke

DK members, Barbara, Lee and Lexi Seidman & I drove last Monday to a kill shelter in Naples, Florida to pick up their first foster for the DRC. Zeke is a 3 year old, 85 lb, aprioct and blond F1 LD. He is the most sweet, loving, quiet, polite, ball obsessed, well trained boy. He comes when called - even in the park! He sits when asked & walks beautifully on the leash. Zeke is not the typical 'silly' Doodle like my Charli, but he is more serious like my Samantha. They actually look…

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Added by Adrianne Matzkin on April 4, 2010 at 9:42am — 20 Comments

Where is the video camera when you need it??

Since there was none at that time, figures doesn't it, you need to close your eyes to picture this.

Samantha, Charli and I went to dinner at Barbara, Lee and Lexi's house to see their foster, Zeke, and to have dinner. The 4 doodles had a wonderful time playing chase around the pool, playing ball and being doodles.

After dinner, we are sitting outside on a lovely Southern Florida evening. Lee is throwing the ball and all 4 are chasing…

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Added by Adrianne Matzkin on April 1, 2010 at 9:41pm — 10 Comments

Happy Passover

This was sent to my by a Rabbi and a friend:

The Two-Minute Haggadah A Passover service for the impatient.

By Michael Rubiner…

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Added by Adrianne Matzkin on March 29, 2010 at 7:00pm — 7 Comments

Doodles in Need

I know that a lot of you read the updates on Doodles that are in foster homes - from Joanne, Krista, Lucy & Sophies Mom, Nina and others.

There are just too many doodles in kill shelters that could be saved if they had a temporary home to go to. You have to understand that they may have forgotten their potty manners, if they ever had them; they may be scared due to being in so many different places to live in such a short time; may be so under weight that they need fattening…

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Added by Adrianne Matzkin on March 21, 2010 at 6:26pm — 14 Comments

Need Transport Help Tomorrow AM in Oklahoma!

We need someone to help the DRC pull 2 doodles from a shelter in Oklahoma City and then meet Kim in Pauls Valley - app 1 hour South of OC down I35.

Kim Konradi, Texas DRC Regional is driving up from Dallas to pull another doodle from a shelter in Pauls Valley and then has to drive back to Dallas so if you can help you would be saving her several hours of driving.

If you can help, please let me know asap!

Thanks,

Adrianne

Added by Adrianne Matzkin on March 10, 2010 at 3:28pm — 2 Comments

Happy 2nd Birthday, Samantha!

Today my girl turns 2!

Dear Samantha,

I am so thankful for the day we found each other. Your sister, Marissa, and I were on our way from Home Depot to Costco when we decided to 'just look' in the pet store. There I saw a magnificent chocolate bundle of puppy. Then you opened those magnificent eyes…

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Added by Adrianne Matzkin on February 9, 2010 at 4:00am — 26 Comments

Need Transport Help for Rescued Doodle!!

Need help from Cleveland Miss. to Alabama/Georgia Border

Nina will transport to Charlotte NC

Please let me know if you can help a doodle in need.
Thanks!!!!!!
Adrianne

Added by Adrianne Matzkin on January 31, 2010 at 6:00am — 2 Comments

Salmonella Found in Dog Treats

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning pet owners not to feed their dogs Merrick Beef Filet Squares after routine tests detected salmonella in the treats.

Tests conducted in December first showed evidence of salmonella in the dog treats produced by Merrick Pet Care. Follow-up inspections found problems with both the manufacture and packaging of the snacks, the FDA reports. Yesterday, the agency issued a warning recommending dog owners steer clear of the Beef Filet… Continue

Added by Adrianne Matzkin on January 15, 2010 at 7:19pm — 7 Comments

Never Too Late for a Chanukah Wish!

Rabbi Tobin writes.......never to late for a Chanukah wish!

'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHANUKAH...

OY! WHAT A SHOCK!

SOMEBODY OUTSIDE

WAS PICKING OUR LOCK!

AND THERE AT THE DOOR

STOOD A 'ZAYDA' IN BLUE-

AND HE WORE ON HIS KUPP

A BLUE YARMULKA, TOO!

HIS PUNIM WAS SHAIN-

EVERYBODY WOULD LOVE IT!

'ROUND HIS NECK HUNG A CHAIN

WITH A GOLD MOGEN DOVID!

HE WORE SILKEN TSITZES

BENEATH HIS WOOL VEST,

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Added by Adrianne Matzkin on December 26, 2009 at 7:58pm — 2 Comments

Last Night!

The Animal Rescue Site Rescue Challenge ends tonight!! PLEASE give the DRC a huge push!

http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive/shelterchallenge.faces?siteId=3

Doodle Rescue Collective

Montclair, NJ

remember to write the name of the animal you see to verify your vote!

THANK YOU for all who have voted over the past months!!!! Your support is greatly… Continue

Added by Adrianne Matzkin on December 20, 2009 at 6:36pm — 5 Comments

Winter Fall Prevention

Since the winter freeze has hit, what do you use to keep the walkway free from ice but safe for the doodles - both their feet and if they lick it off their feet?
Has any heard of Magic Ice?

Added by Adrianne Matzkin on December 9, 2009 at 7:37pm — 26 Comments

Poor Black Doodle!

I took the girls to the dog park this morning before work and again on the way home. Charli had such a fantastic time playing with other dogs. Unfortunately, this is how she came home - covered in mud! As soon as we walked in he door, she got brushed thoroughly and then the both hit the shower!! Not a happy little doodle.…

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Added by Adrianne Matzkin on December 8, 2009 at 4:51pm — 20 Comments

Is it a Lion's or a Doodle's Tail?

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Okay Doodle Experts!

Is there a corralation between tail length and height? Charli's tail always seemed to be extra long for her height - she is 22 1/4" tall, her tail is 14" long, she weighs app 38 lbs and is only 6 months old. Anyone have a clue how tall she might be?

I really would like to know if anyone's Doodle had a 14" long tail and how tall did they grow?

these comments were on the picture on my… Continue

Added by Adrianne Matzkin on December 3, 2009 at 3:26pm — 17 Comments

Who Needs Kongs on a Rainy Day

when 3 doodles can spend their day changing the design of Mom and Dad's comforter? My response to my Mother when she said 'And this is okay by you?' was 'YUP! They had so much fun doing it! All it needs is to be thrown into the washing machine and I have a lifetime of memories'!!

Added by Adrianne Matzkin on November 16, 2009 at 4:47pm — 15 Comments

Gibson Update

THANK YOU to all my DK family who offered to help Gibson! Seems that the shelter has gotten a lot of people offering to adopt him. We hope and pray that he goes to a family that truly understands all it entails to have a Doodle as part of their family. The daily grooming, the expensive but necessary trips to the groomer, the constant and consistent training, the socialization, exercise - lots to take on if you dont understand a Doodle. Our paws are crossed that whichever family adopts him, it… Continue

Added by Adrianne Matzkin on October 25, 2009 at 5:12pm — 8 Comments

Gibson Has 5 Days to Live

http://www.dogsindanger.com/dog.jsp?did=1256168130209

Check out this Doodle. Gibson is in a High Kill Shelter in Ohio. Due to the lack of space, if he is not adopted by October 25th he will be euthanized. Not because he is vicious, it is just because there is a lack of space.

This is what the volunteers at The DRC do. We search the web looking for doodles who may be euthanzied and in need of forever homes. We… Continue

Added by Adrianne Matzkin on October 22, 2009 at 8:10pm — 32 Comments

Check Out Mickey!!

Mickey was our first Foster. He was surrendered to Pike County Shelter from Almost Heaven Puppy Mill. He was 4 1/2 months old when I picked him up on July 2nd. He was 7 lbs underweight and so sick with mange, ear infection and kennel cough. This is Mickey when he came home and pictures from this weekend - 3 months later!! Talk about a make over - see what lots of love, food and a wonderful home can do for a Doodle? Makes you just want to cry.

Dana & Mac and Debbie & Mya, who knew… Continue

Added by Adrianne Matzkin on October 12, 2009 at 6:49pm — 13 Comments

Jersey Romp at Sandy Hook Beach This Sunday

12p-4p
In the Jersey Group, directions are posted.
North Beach
Don't forget to bring water for your Doodle and yourself
and your camera
See you Sunday

Added by Adrianne Matzkin on September 28, 2009 at 7:17pm — 4 Comments

DOGS BILL OF RIGHTS

A DOG'S BILL OF RIGHTS

By Carolyn Krause

1. I have the right to give and receive unconditional love.

2. I have the right to a life that is beyond mere survival.

3. I have the right to be trained so I do not become the prisoner of my own misbehavior.

4. I have the right to adequate food and medical care.

5. I have the right to fresh air and green grass.

6. I have the right to socialize with people and dogs outside my family.

7. I have the right to have my… Continue

Added by Adrianne Matzkin on September 28, 2009 at 6:30pm — 1 Comment