OK, I know I'm blogging a lot today but definitely have to share with you my evening here at NARC. This little girl Twinkle (see picture below) just amazed me!!! We just picked her up last night, played outside with her when we got home, had her run loose on the property with Rascal and Hunter and then showed her the house and her crate for the evening. She just wowed me tonight, the house door was opened and she ran by herself to her own crate, stepped in and waited for me to catch up and shut the door. Isn't it amazing how quickly they grasp things? She will and already is a very smart little girl - someone will be very happy with this one! This from a 10 week old puppy - just amazing!
And don't get me started on Miley our mother to be and our new arrival from yesterday Page. Another WOW - these girls are just way too nice and friendly! Page just flops on her back for a nice belly rub, she is the sweetest little gal for a large breed and so calm. Miley, well she is just perfect on her walks, follows you without pulling and is way too sweet herself! I can't believe how spoiled we are, getting these FABULOUS doggies in and to think they would have all been put down!
Had to share my thoughts! Good night and be blogging with you all very soon.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
22 dogs in the household - and counting!!!
Seems to be that everyone always asks how many dogs we have... We usually don't keep count as they come and go like hot cakes but this time someone decided to make a head count! We officially have 22 dogs in the household and 6 puppies to be born in 17 days!! Not bad for the beginning of summer - let's make it 30 soon, then 40 when I move out and then maybe even 50+ - now that would finish our summer in a BANG!
See below pictures of our new babies, although they are in quaranteen and not on our website yet, we figured we can still show them off a bit! We're just missing pictures of our beautiful mom to be - Miley!
See below pictures of our new babies, although they are in quaranteen and not on our website yet, we figured we can still show them off a bit! We're just missing pictures of our beautiful mom to be - Miley!
Monday, May 17, 2010
Puppies, puppies and other doggies
Yep, it's the time of year when many puppies are out on the streets, end up at pounds and of course we run to the rescue! Can't have puppies put down, it's just not right!
Tonight, we picked up:
Two 6 week old boys, Rascal & Hunter are very tiny and oh so cute - not sure of their breed but will be medium size.
A 9 week old female black lab which we named Twinkle.
A 9-10 month old gorgeous tan Husky which we named Page. She has one blue eye and one green eye - just adorable & very sweet!
They are in quaranteen for now, will be going to the vet's this week for their first DHPP and the Husky for her spay and rabies. See pictures below to be posted on our website once we get the thumbs up from our vet!
On Saturday, we took in Miley, an 11 month old female German Sheppard who is pregnant with 6 puppies, she is due in 18 days, if all goes well that is. She was flown down by another rescue from James Bay but the problem is that the pups she arrived with died of parvo so she is in quaranteen for another week. Send good thoughts that she doesn't get Parvo otherwise she won't make it due to her pregnancy! Of course, we can't give her any shots as she is pregnant but the vet's are doing research to see what could be done for her.
We also took in a pomeranian named Troy on the weekend from another rescue who is in pretty bad shape, needs major dental work (stinky breath), has ringworms so will be here for over a month on medicated shampoo, antibiotics, etc... Of course that means we can't neuter him or give him the dental work needed as he needs to get healthy first. He has scared us a few times, one night he could barely walk so it was difficult to take him out for his business. We gave him vitamins and oil of oregano and the next morning he was running again as if nothing had happened - thank god! He is really a nice dog, although he doesn't look too cute right now due to the lack of hair but really nice personality - the vet was able to do anything with him.
All in all, it's going to be a very busy summer as anticipated and we are just so excited! If you can help in any way either by donating or volunteering - give us a call or send a cheque to NARC, 4388 Navan Road, Navan, Ontario, K4B 1H9.
Tonight, we picked up:
Two 6 week old boys, Rascal & Hunter are very tiny and oh so cute - not sure of their breed but will be medium size.
A 9 week old female black lab which we named Twinkle.
A 9-10 month old gorgeous tan Husky which we named Page. She has one blue eye and one green eye - just adorable & very sweet!
They are in quaranteen for now, will be going to the vet's this week for their first DHPP and the Husky for her spay and rabies. See pictures below to be posted on our website once we get the thumbs up from our vet!
On Saturday, we took in Miley, an 11 month old female German Sheppard who is pregnant with 6 puppies, she is due in 18 days, if all goes well that is. She was flown down by another rescue from James Bay but the problem is that the pups she arrived with died of parvo so she is in quaranteen for another week. Send good thoughts that she doesn't get Parvo otherwise she won't make it due to her pregnancy! Of course, we can't give her any shots as she is pregnant but the vet's are doing research to see what could be done for her.
We also took in a pomeranian named Troy on the weekend from another rescue who is in pretty bad shape, needs major dental work (stinky breath), has ringworms so will be here for over a month on medicated shampoo, antibiotics, etc... Of course that means we can't neuter him or give him the dental work needed as he needs to get healthy first. He has scared us a few times, one night he could barely walk so it was difficult to take him out for his business. We gave him vitamins and oil of oregano and the next morning he was running again as if nothing had happened - thank god! He is really a nice dog, although he doesn't look too cute right now due to the lack of hair but really nice personality - the vet was able to do anything with him.
All in all, it's going to be a very busy summer as anticipated and we are just so excited! If you can help in any way either by donating or volunteering - give us a call or send a cheque to NARC, 4388 Navan Road, Navan, Ontario, K4B 1H9.
Monday, May 10, 2010
New doggies have arrived
Yep, a few more dogs have come in over the weekend, one definitely needs help ASAP, eye and ear infection - gosh he smells and is loosing his hair!
Any foster families out there looking to take a pregnant German Sheppard for us? She will need a quiet home, hopefully without other dogs so that she can give birth to her pups in peace. Let us know ASAP if you can take her and this has to be a commitment for at least 2 months - her pups need to be 8 weeks before they find a home or return to NARC! Mom will be with us a while longer while her milk dries, then her spay & recovery, etc...
The 3 pups we took in a few weeks ago are doing very well, no Parvo in sight thank god. They need another dewormer but otherwise looking for their forever homes. They are really adorable and will make somoene great medium to large sized pets.
Any foster families out there looking to take a pregnant German Sheppard for us? She will need a quiet home, hopefully without other dogs so that she can give birth to her pups in peace. Let us know ASAP if you can take her and this has to be a commitment for at least 2 months - her pups need to be 8 weeks before they find a home or return to NARC! Mom will be with us a while longer while her milk dries, then her spay & recovery, etc...
The 3 pups we took in a few weeks ago are doing very well, no Parvo in sight thank god. They need another dewormer but otherwise looking for their forever homes. They are really adorable and will make somoene great medium to large sized pets.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Creative & Helpful People needed!
We have a few events and parades coming up and would need T-Shirts/Golf Shirts printed for NARC. Something simple, NARC on the back in big burgundy letters and on the front right breast Navan Animal Rescue Corporation, www.narc-charity.ca, 613-834-7005. If you know of anyone able to donate some T-Shirts or Golf Shirts please inform. We are capable of writing a receipt of a gift in kind to the company for next year’s tax for the lot but unfortunately don’t have the funds for anything other than spay/neutering our pets! Pass the word around and help us find someone with a big heart!
On another note, if anyone has time to fix the old tractor/lawnmower in the yard for NARC and spike it up by painting our Logo, etc... we could ride it in the parades we attend. We could find a little trailer to pull a few volunteers and doggies - that would be nice for our volunteers and may attract more people to "notice" NARC while in the parade! I’ve changed the sparks plugs on the lawnmower and put a new battery last summer but it still won’t start!!! Need someone with a bit more experience and time to get it going again! What do I know, I’m just a girl...lol
On another note, if anyone has time to fix the old tractor/lawnmower in the yard for NARC and spike it up by painting our Logo, etc... we could ride it in the parades we attend. We could find a little trailer to pull a few volunteers and doggies - that would be nice for our volunteers and may attract more people to "notice" NARC while in the parade! I’ve changed the sparks plugs on the lawnmower and put a new battery last summer but it still won’t start!!! Need someone with a bit more experience and time to get it going again! What do I know, I’m just a girl...lol
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Drivers needed
If you have a vehicle, we always need drivers to pick up doggies from pounds, SPCA's & Humane Societies. Driving to Cornwall, Montreal (many areas in Montreal), Kingston and surrounding areas. We also need people to pick up donations from clients or companies in the Ottawa area... If you can help, let us know or come and meet with us. It's always last minute though, especially with pounds as we need to get them out before they are euthanized! We get the call and are looking for someone to go that same day to pick up the rescues. NARC will provide crates when needed although this means coming to our facility before heading out!
Monday, May 3, 2010
Dedication or love? That is the question...
We get many e-mails saying how dedicated we are for our doggies... Most people who get to really know what we do for our rescues find it overwhelmingly amazing. We just love them so much and really enjoy having them around. Treating them like our own and giving them a chance at receiving love, some probably for the first time in their lives; that gives me joy, pleasure and happiness. I have to admit though, that I do this for myself, the feeling it gives ME when they gain the pounds needed or go up their first flight of stairs, walk properly on the leash and of course when they find good loving homes. It’s definitely a mixed feeling of joy and sadness when they leave! You want to cry as you got attached to the little one but yet again you are so happy that someone out there is willing to do the same you did and is giving them a second chance. It’s an amazing feeling, something I know that I can’t live without! GIVING A BIT OF YOURSELF, very simple and if you do a little every day you will find that your days are more fun and fulfilled. Open the door for a stranger today, give them that big smile of yours and see how it changes your day! That simple gesture will certainly change their day and make them smile back. Try giving a bit of yourself and see what happens, if you are like me, you won’t want to stop!
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