DRC's "Great 8" Need A Little Help From Their Friends!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Last week, DRC was asked to take in 5 female doodles from a NJ breeder who has gone out of business. These beautiful girls, all of whom had been used for breeding, were badly neglected: matted to the skin, infested with multiple varieties of intestinal parasites, had not been kept UTD on vaccines or HW preventatives, 4 of the 5 are intact, and most of them appear to have been debarked. Thanks to that force of nature otherwise known as Kate Singleton, foster homes were found for all 5 within a day, and they are all now getting the care they so badly need. Their foster parents report that they are all very sweet but timid girls who are soaking up every bit of affection they can get. They have been shaved down, and are being spayed, vetted, HW tested, and treated for the intestinal worms as we speak. 

Here are their "before" pictures. (Rusty the male went with 3 standard poodles to our good friends at Carolina Poodle Rescue, who also arranged transport for all of the dogs) 

 

 

No sooner were the 5 settling into foster care when DRC received an urgent call about 3 doodles who had been dumped in a kill shelter in Texas and were scheduled to be euthanized due to their poor condition, and the fact that 2 of the 3 had serious respiratory infections. (And God only knows what else.) A DRC volunteer angel raced to the shelter and pulled all three dogs. All are intact and in need of full vetting and treatment. 

DRC desperately needs your help so that these beautiful doodles (some of whom are the mothers of DK members' dogs) can get the care and love they need and finally live the kind of life that our own DK doodles are living, and so that we can continue to help doodles like these in the future. 

This is Huxley. He was the sickest of the Texas dogs, and I am heartbroken to tell you that he died in his foster mom's arms on the way to the emergency vet yesterday. We are grateful that he did not die alone in the shelter, and went to the Bridge wrapped in loving arms.

In our hearts and minds, he remains one of DRC's "Great 8". 

DRC has set up a fundraiser through You Caring to help raise money for the vetting of these beautiful doodles. Any amount will help. Please click the link below, there is a brief video with photos of the girls in their foster homes. 

In memory of Huxley, please consider making a donation. Thank you so much for reading, and for your continued support. 

DRC's Great 8 Fundraiser

http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/drc-s-great-8/133156

[Michelle and Chloe]

Done. These stories just break my heart.  I look forward to hear about their new forever homes, where they will be spoiled and loved.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thank you so much, Michelle! 

[Crazy Doodle Lady]

Donation made, word spread.  Thank you for helping these beautiful souls.  Wish I could do more.  Please give them each an extra hug from our Doodle family.  You are all in our prayers.  True heroes each and every one of you.  

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thank you so much, Bear's Mom! 

[Jacqui and RosyNose]

Done. It just breaks my heart to see these pictures and know all of these pups have suffered; Huxley dying brings tears...for shame. Thank you to all the fosters and Kate. 

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thank you so much, Jacqui! 

[Stella]

These stories just break my heart .... crying as I type. On my way over to donate, and shared on Facebook.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thanks so much for the donation and the share, Stella! 

[Kathy]

Karen & Jackadoodle,,I know  how you feel about Orijen and accana,,just wondering your thoughts on Solid Gold-hund--flocken food,,there reviews are really good,,just not sure if its grain free,,and whats the difference  anyway grain free or not,,just asking,,I value you opinon!!! Thanks Kathy and Cheech and Fredo,,,!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Kathy, let's talk about this in The Food Group. We want to keep the attention in this discussion on the dogs who need help. :) 

[Bob Johnston]

This NJ story really strikes accord with me since it is Sophie's family or was her family. I am glad the dogs are now in a safe environment but wish these so called breeders were not able to just walk away with no responsibility.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thank you, Bob.