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...

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

"Valley Girl"...love the name...thanks for saving another one, Richard and Judy.

[Christine & Shelby]

Thanks for haring.... They just know when they are safe and in loving hands! Can't wait to see the after photos

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

Richard you and Judy are so special.  That poor little baby, I can only imagine how scared she was.  She knew the minute you came into the picture she was safe and everything would be ok.  I bet the ride home for her was so comforting to her too!  Can't wait to see the updated picture and I love the name you picked out.  God Bless you, Judy and Valley Girl!  

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Richard, you and Judy are wonderful.  You both have that special something. Dogs know they are safe with you both.  Please post after the groom.  Valley Girl must get some publicity....

[Adrianne Matzkin]

They just know!! Another saved by your kind heart!

[Camilla and Darwin]

Can't wait to see the clean and primped photo, you guys are so awesome!

[Amy, Cubbie & Ollie]

Great picture.  I can't wait to see what kind of magic Judy is able to work on Valley Girl's coat.  

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

I really think you and your wife are heroes! I am so glad Valley Girl found her way to you! Thank you for your kind heart!

[Leslie and Halas]

Can't wait to see the AFTER photos.

[F, Calla & Luca]

What a great picture of you and this Valley Girl. You and Judy are fabulous!