Sad story, with an LBR ending

I have a sad story to share with y'all today, but you know it has to have a happy ending because LBR got involved. It starts off with a Good Samaritan who contacted us, asking for help about two boxers. Here's what she told us:

The two boxers I'm speaking about are mother and daughter. They are living down the road from me and have a very sad story. The mother, father and child were all living together until Father's Day this year. My husband and I drove by and saw one of them on the ground looking very stiff. We stopped and saw that the mother & father were tied up on very heavy log chains which became crossed and neither of them could get to water or shade. The male had died already and we let the mother off the chain just in time to get her to water. The puppy was running around and without water too. I called our local county sheriff's department and they did nothing. I called the local shelter and they said they could not do anything about it because it's outside the city limits. I've continued to monitor this sad situation until last night I could not stand it anymore. My husband and I took an extra wooden dog house we had and blankets over to the home. The owner was not there but we saw how poor the overall condition of these dogs was. The mother is skin and bones. The puppy is covered in mange and her feet are double the size they should be. There were also the bones of the father dog scattered throughout the yard (remember he died back in June). I saw his spine and pelvic bone...very disturbing!! I know where the owner works so I called her today. She said she is in the process of moving and left the dogs behind because a puppy of hers was poisoned at the new residence (this is a different puppy from the boxers). She told me that she's trying to find someone to take the two boxers since she has no where to put them and doesn't want them to get poisoned.. She said the mother dog is about 3 years old.

We felt so bad for poor Daddy Dog, dying of thirst and being just left out there. :~~( We couldn't get Momma Dog and their baby out of our heads, so we sent out an URGENT plea for a foster home to take them. And guess what?

 

How's that for a totally pawesome smile?? Momma Dog was so relieved to be going to safety and making sure her little girl got a good life too.

 They're busy dreaming of the good life to come. I'll share more pictures once they're in their foster homes. Welcome to the LBR family, precious ones! We'll never furget Daddy Dog, and we'll take good care of his girls in his honor.

I love good updates!

Rescue breaks your heart some days, when you see the terrible condition that some pups are put in. I had one of those days back in August, when this sweet little girl showed up in a shelter and needed our help. You may remember me posting about her a few times. Her name became Dolce, because she's so sweet, and her foster momma gave her the love she deserves.

Well, take a look at this totally pawesome before and after pic!!

Can you believes that's the same girl?!?! I didn't! I thought her foster momma had snuck some other boxer into her house and was just pretending it's Dolce. But Dolce laughed and laughed at me and said it's really HER. WOW!!! Doesn't she look just MAH-ve-lous?

Dolce is about to start heartworm treatment, then she'll be looking for her furever home. She said she's hoping to make someone's life complete by Valentine's Day. I know there's a family out there that just can't WAIT to add her to theirs. Good luck, Miss Dolce! You've come a long way, baby!

Super Patches

One of our LBR volunteers decided that LBR foster Patches has been through so much, he's clearly a superhero. And a superhero needs a cape. Na na na na, PatchMan!!

Happy Veterans Day!

To all the heroes, two-legged and four-legged, who keep our country safe, we sincerely thank you!

Wordless Wednesday: A boy and his dragon

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Post Howl-o-ween

I hope everyone had a fangtastic Howl-o-ween! My bonfire was a big success -- you'll be pleased to know I managed to rescue Gus and Maggie from the lake, too. After I finished cleaning up, it was time for the big event. Trick or treating! We had so much fun here! Cinderella and I got all dressed up, and Momma joined in the fun too. Groovy, baby!

We had SO many trick-o-treaters come by! ALL the kids in the neighborhood came to pet us, and Momma gave them candy. She's so nice.

Is it time for next year yet?