Our New Rescue

[Richard Crowe]

We learned about this approximately 9-month old Maltipoo who was in the Morena Valley, California (near Riverside) Animal Shelter.  She had not been adopted because she was too ragged and filthy and she was too scared in the shelter to allow their volunter groomer to work on her.  So it was a "Catch-22" no adoption out of the shelter until she was clean and no bath as long as she was in the shelter and scared stiff...

However it was just fear that caused her to growl.  We don't rescue dogs who have a history of biting because of the liability insurance which we keep.  But, when I met her, she allowed me to pick her up and look at her teeth to determine her age.  No growling or biting!  She was just shaking like a cheap motel bed with a coin massage slot!

I had her in a travel kennel in the passenger seat on the approximately 50-mile trip from Morena Valley to home.  I talked to her throughout the trip and occasionally put my finger through the door to get to know her and more importantly to let her get to know me.  When I arrived home, I removed her from the kennel and found tht she wasn't shaking a bit.

As I write his, Judy is grooming her with no poblem.  However, my hoodie needs a serious trip thru the washer.  Boy, did this girl stink.  Next up - A picture of Valley Girl (that's what I named her) after a bath and a little TLC...

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Yay for you and Judy!!  Love the name Valley Girl :)  So happy she's in your care.

[BG and Gavin]

I know you and Judy and Holly will work your magic and this girl will get a great home!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Lori, surrendering those dogs was the best thing that could have happened to them. I hope this sweet and brave girl gets a loving home soon.

[Pat and Traveler]

Thanks from all of us for rescuing this little Valley Girl.  You are the best!  What a Catch-22 she was in--doesn't even make sense.

[Lori, Quincy & Frankie]

here is a link about a 2 year old Maltipoo who was bitten by a coyote while trying to protect her puppy "sister".  Now the owners have surrendered both!  what?  the hero dog is still reciperating but thankfully the other is already adopted.  

http://www.lifewithdogs.tv/2013/01/dog-defends-puppy-from-a-coyote-...

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

How wonderful and so great to know that you were able to do this.  I'm looking forward to seeing her all cleaned up and best of all she will get a proper home.

[Deanna & Desi & Cori]

Once again - thank heaven for you and Judy.  Because of you, another little girl will get a second chance at life!! Looking forward to Valley Girl's pictures...

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

You and Judy are the best, Richard. I can't wait to see Valley Girl after she's all cleaned up. Thank you for all you do to help homeless dogs.

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Awww - poor little girl - thanks for saving her!

[AndySharon BoomerShaynaMariner]

What a lucky little girl -she gets to stay with you and Judy!!!

(I'm sure many of the younger members have no idea about the "Magic Fingers" bed massage.  One of my former bosses had a franchise.)