Baker's foster mom in San Francisco sent me this poster of Baker. It is so fabulous - I knew you would enjoy it.

Pet Food Express is a Petsmart type of store in northern CA. Whenever someone donates $250 or more to Ratbone Rescues (as a nonprofit rescue) they send out a professional photographer for free and take pics of fosters and adopted dogs and then blow them up to 60x40" laminated posters and hang them in the windows of their store.

So our Baker Boy has his very own poster and is being advertised in a Pet Food Express window for lots of people to see. Isn't that wonderful?

Sue

Sue Kangas
Ratbone Rescues Foster Mom and Transport Coordinator
www.ratbonerescues.com

NOTE: Pauline found Baker in Atlanta, Michigan; am older, un-neutered fellow, he had a terrible wound. So Pauline contacted a rat terrier rescue group in Michigan, she took him to the vet, wherehe was treated and neutered, and before he knew what had happened, he was on his way to California, courtesy of Ratbone Rescues. Look at him now--a poster boy!

ICE HAS MELTED FOUR HEARTS!

"Remember "Ice" from a couple of months ago. White male bi-eyed Boxer you met me part way and I picked him up. I've been fostering him and falling in love with him. He was adopted out today to a family in Livonia with previous Boxer experience. See the attached pictures from earlier today. A very happy ending."

Barbara Graham
Boxer Haven Rescue -Foster Mom
www.boxerhaven.org

Sadie, the Lucky Lady!

Sadie and Sunny

"This is the biography of Sadie or as she was affectionately called by Pauline and all the nice folks at the Elk Country Animal Shelter, Grandma.

Sadie was adopted by the Butler Family (Larry, Barb and Stacie) of Hazel Park, MI (suburb of Detroit) on July 22, 2005. Sadie joins a sister, Sunny. Sadie’s age was unknown by the shelter, however, a trip to the veterinarian proved Sadie to be approximately 4 years old. Sadie is half the age of her sister, Sunny who will be 10 years old in November.

Sadie’s favorite toy is the tennis ball. We have 3 or 4 of them around the house and she wants them all to herself. She doesn’t like it when Sunny takes one. Sadie’s favorite food is French Fries”. Sadie loves to bark and play fetch. She is quite the catcher.

Sadie and Sunny are the light of our lives. They have brought much joy to this family of dog lovers. We would adopt all unwanted dogs if financially able.

The Elk Country Animal Shelter is located in Atlanta, Mi. Sadie’s owner, Barbara Butler (Boughner) was raised in Atlanta. “I wanted to go back to my home town and give back to the community in some small way and we wanted to adopt another dog because our Sunny was lonely and needed a sister to play with, so we figured adopting a dog in Atlanta was the best of both worlds”.

As you can see from the photos. . . , Sadie has adjusted to her new home very nicely. She is loved by us all and she and Sunny are hilarious together when they get to playing.

My sister, Sandy McKerchie (Boughner) adopted a dog named Riley from the Elk Country Animal Shelter back in October of 94. Riley has a wonderful home in Howard City, MI. Riley lives on a small animal farm in the woods and just loves it. I have no photos of Riley but am working on my sister to send me some so I can send to you.

I truly wish the animal population was not as bad as it is today. People are just too busy or just don’t seem to care anymore. My Sadie and Sunny are both fixed, so they will not be adding to the population problem.

We truly hope you enjoy this biography of “Sadie”. She truly has a good home with a family that loves and protects her. God bless you all and “Woof, Woof from Sadie and Sunny Butler……………"

Barbara Butler

LUCKY DOG!

(un perro afortunado)

Otis AKA Austin chosen for Michigan Lottery's Lucky Dog tickets before he moves to SPAIN!

Image courtesy of the Michigan State Lottery Commission

Austin was adopted by a family and now lives in Spain, but before he went, the Michigan Lottery Commission chose him as one of seven Lucky Dogs!

Austin (now Otis) with one of his new family members!

This Vanna's turning heads and hearts!

Hi there,

I just wanted to send you this happy tale and let you know that Vanna ( aka Sandy) is settling in well into her new home with her new furry family. She is just a wonderful dog with a calm, quiet and gentle disposition. She gives lots of kisses and has made friends with Molly, my tiny little dachshund, and the cats really like her, although she doesn't really bother with them. I'll have to send a picture with all of them sleeping on the big bed together, but it's hard to get the full family portrait. I'm her new mom, and the only photographer in the house, so unfortunately I'll have to wait to send a picture of the two of us together.
I am so pleased and happy to have her as a part of my family, and want to thank you for considering me and adopting such a lovely dog into my home.

Sincerely,
Laurie Bray

Dickens

"I know that your mind is on the dogs in your care right now, but I just wanted to tell you what a wonderful gift Dickens has been to our family.

He is truly an angel in a beagle disguise. He is the sweetest, most gentle boy you could imagine. He has a tail wag for everyone he meets, and has made
friends all over the village. Everyone at the neighborhood coffee shop knows him and has a "Good Day, Dickens" for him ... They even keep a jar of dog treats behind the counter!

He is so quiet and reserved, we often wonder what his life was before he came to us. This makes it even more entertaining when he has an occasional
burst of energy and runs around the house with a squeaky toy!

Anyway, we love him dearly ... Thank you for sending him to me!

Shannon [Reincke]

Photo: I looked down the other day, and caught him sleeping on the job with his tongue sticking out! :)"

BLONDIE and BUDDY

Buddy... Likes: food, car-rides, resting on the sofa(s); Pet-Peeves:get wakened-up; Favorite Toy:anything that belongs to the cats;Favorite Food:
everything;Favorite Walk: anywhere on our property!

Arrival Story:
We saw his photo in the local newspaper. He had been at the shelter (Sheriff's Dept.) for 2 months and no person wanted him. He looked like he - needed - a home. When we got to the shelter, he looked straight at us like, "You are the ONES. I know you want ME!"

Blondie...Likes:walks, Buddy, playing hide-'n-seek with the 3 cats, and playing with Lola when she and her family visit. Pet-Peeves: none - so far!Favorite Toy: anything she can chew (including old sox): Favorite Food: Whatever is in her dish (or leftovers on our plates)! Best Tricks:
Flipping the flip-toy so it lands near the cat, C.T,!

Arrival Story:
Our 15yr-old Sheltie - Shelly (also on Dogster) passed away mid-March of a heart attack. The next week - the same shelter that we got Buddy from was showing Blondie (with a different "name"). She stole our hearts. Since she came to live with us - there are things she does that we swear that Shelley "sent-her-to-us" from her "Dog-Star-heaven"!

Bio:
Blondie was found - filthy dirty & stinky -wandering around the area . Pauline (the person at the shelter who tends to the animals, had to work hard to get her presentable (used "Mane-and tail" (horse) shampoo. The name they gave her was "Lota" which sounded too much like my daughter's dog, "Lola" (also adopted from the same shelter and is also on "Dogster").

NOTE...
Blondie and Lola love to play "Hide-'n-seek" with Buddy when they get together. The girls also like to trade "beauty-secrets"! :-) It is so cool that they all get along! I guess being they were adopted from the Shelter they have a "common-ground"!
Judith M. & Paul Yerkey