Wilbur

June 2007

My son Matthew and I were finally ready to open our hearts and home to a new pet after the passing of our beloved dog and family member Moritz. It had been 2 years since our Moritz passed away.

We searched many Humane Societies via the internet when we came upon Wilbur. Although Wilbur was on the Guelph Humane Society website, we had to apply to the Canadian Chihuahua Rescue and Transport which we did immediately. That weekend we drove to Guelph to visit Wilbur. He was such a ham. He and Matthew hit it off immediately. We left there knowing that Wilbur was the one. After a tense week of waiting I finally got the call from Wilbur's foster mom, we had been chosen to adopt Wilbur.

Wilbur joined our family just before Christmas 2006. Although he was approximately 5 years old when we got Wilbur he melded into our family as though he was there forever. Wilbur won our hearts. Even Max, the family cat has accepted this new member of the family.  

George

I have fostered dogs for many years, and now more specifically for the CCRT. George was in our house for only a few days and we all knew he was already a part of our family.

There are five people here, a mom, a dad, and three girls aged 5, 10 and 11. The other chi living here is Stitch, who has been here since he was four months old. Both dogs are four years old and they are becoming great buddies.

George has a long coat which is a warm caramel colour. He has the sweetest eyes and a delightful little "snuffly" noise that he makes when he is happy, or sleeping. This noise is not to be confused with the very loud snoring he does as well! George has completed our family, and we love him very much.

Thank you CCRT!
Kirsten

Sasha

May 2007
Hi, my name is Sasha and I am an 8 year old chi/terrier cross. I had an original owner who could not care for me and so last September I came to CCRT.

I was adopted in December and although my adoptive family was very nice to me, it didn't work out very well and I was taken care of at ccrt again. My new foster family lives in Scarborough and has another senior chi cross named JoJo. When I first arrived Jojo was a little jealous, although my foster kids, Hanna and Emma we very quickly in love with me, Jojo took a little longer. My foster parents readily let me sleep on their bed, have my crate in the kitchen and gave me a huge back yard to run in . Within a few days Jojo, my step brother and I learned a little about each other, he likes to take my food and I learned what was his and how to stay clear of him if he was frisky.

As well I have lost a little weight because we run and run in the fenced yard like youngsters. I am thrilled with my new family, they are thrilled with me and all is well, especially since they adopted me after two weeks. I am very grateful for all the hard work that the ccrt did for me and how easily Terry found me a new family.

So long CCRT, I have a forever home and look forward to meeting my next foster brother or sister if the need be, here with Hanna, Emma and Jojo.

Buddy

April 2007

Just a quick note to let everyone know how our little Buddy is doing in his forever home. Buddy is adjusting well. He likes to follow his sister Lucy (a Chihuahua also) around the house.He tries very hard to get her to play and sometimes suceeds, she's not as wild as he is. Buddy likes to inspect all of the clean laundry to make sure the whites are their whitest as you can see by the photo . He is also beginning to try new foods .He sleeps every night with mom and Lucy in bed. Buddy has brought overwhelming joy to our household. Both ,Rick and I , also our daughter Jessie couldn't imagine our lives without him. He is a sweet and gentle little soul. Buddy has made our other dog Lucy happy again, as she recently lost her companion to old age and illness. We are thankful for CCRT for bringing our Buddy into our lives.

Jocelyn Baan

Beebee (a.k.a. Princess )

March 2007

Hi everyone at CCRT and to my Foster parents Heather and Isaac. I am sending a little note to let everyone know how great everything is here in my forever home and to thank you all for making this possible.

As you can see I am enjoying the sun now that spring has sprung. I follow it around from room to room when I am not outside in my back yard with my Dad. I am getting terribly spoiled but I love every minute of it. My mommy says I deserve all the affection they can possibly give me. I spend the day with my dad since he is retired and we are outside in the backyard as much as possible now that the weather is finally warming up.

As you can see from the pictures I like to help carry in groceries, especially when there is something good for me. I am also going for walks in the park behind our house now. I am still scared of noise and strangers, but I am getting better everyday. I have even gone shopping with my mom and dad to the pet store.

On weekends we sometimes babysit my cousin Chiquita. She is only 3 years old, but we get along famously. We like to cuddle as you can see and we love playing together in the backyard. But most of all I love my mommy. I wait for her to come home from work everyday and I give her lots of kisses and we cuddle all evening. Thank you again everyone for making this the happiest time of my life. I will keep in touch.

Love BeeBee (aka Princess)  

Chester

February 2007

The CCRT recently received this letter from Shelly. Her mom adopted Chester from us recently and this is what they have to say about their very special furry friend:

It took 3 weeks, but Chester now sleeps on the bed with Mom, sits on her lap happily and gives kisses. He makes his "I love you" snorty noises while being kissy-kissy. Chester will allow Mom to touch his paws, even to clip his toenails! He is horribly spoiled - he now has a wardrobe, complete with parkas, raincoats, sweaters and a fancy rhinestone-studded collar. He does not like his boots, but he has them!

He reigns supreme in the house. He cannot abide by the cat, and any little noise has him barking and warning off the noise maker. It's funny because he does not bark nor get territorial when Mom is not home; I think he believes his job is to protect her and warn her of potential trouble.

Chester doesn't like the cold, the snow or inclement weather of any kind, preferring to do his business and get back inside the house where that warm woman will cuddle him up! His furthest walks have been to pick Charlie up from school, but since the snow finally got here, most of that 'walk' is inside my coat.

Charlie is 'his' boy, and Chester is Charlie's dog. The favourite game remains catch and fetch, but frozen peanut butter inside a small kong toy is hilarious!

Needless to say, Chester is fully 'home', and he knows it. He ignores his dog kibble on a permanent basis, knowing full well he'll get anything on that woman's plate, and if he dances at the fridge, goodies will appear promptly. His body is still quite muscular with all his play and duties, but I've had to adjust his collar a few times.

Thanks CCRT!

Lily

February 2007

My name is Lily and I am only 16 weeks old.  I went to my new forever home 10 days ago.  I really love it here, although I’m still getting used to everything.  I have a new big brother “Bobby”. He is 13 years old and is a Chihuahua like me, he’s is not very well, so I try to be nice and calm around him…so far it’s working cause he’s only yelled at me a couple of times.  I also have a big sister, her name is “Robin” and she’s a Pomeranian…whatever that means, all I know is she looks like a teddy bear. She is five years and is very cute, although I don’t think she’s as cute as me!  She is really nice and I bug her a lot, sometimes she growls at me when I’m licking her face or putting my paws on her head (I guess she doesn’t like that so much) but I’m not afraid, cause she is just sooo nice!  Today she was sniffing me and let me lick her face a little bit, so I guess she is getting used to me. 

I also three big sister kitties, their names are Boli, Smoggy and Mookie…I sometimes invite them to play with me, but they just look at me kinda funny, like they’re not sure what to do, I guess they are not as smart as us doggies!

I love my new Forever Mum!  I run around after her and when she gets on the floor I give her lots of kisses and roll on my back so she can scratch my tummy!  I have lots and lots of squeaky toys that my mum throws for me…I run as fast as I can to get them and I take them all back to my bed…that is my safe area, I like to bite on them and hear them squeak!  

I’m still getting used to my new Forever Dad, he is really nice and lies on the floor and stretches his hand out and gives me treats, I just need a little bit of time to get more used to him, but I know I will love him oodles and oodles.  

I am still worried when new people come into my new home…and am very quiet (well that’s after I greet them and let them know I am here with some barks and howls) and then I’m really quiet and I just watch them….I don’t like it right now when they try to get close to me…but I’m sure when I am big and grown up I will get over that.   I hear that my new mum is going to take me to something called puppy kindergarten….that sounds like fun! 

My new mum and dad also tell me that when the sun is shining and winter has gone away, I’ll be going outside into the “yard” where I have lots of room to run and play, I can’t wait for that, plus they say that I’ll get to on lots of day trips with them and Robin in the car…Bobby can’t come out on the day trips cause he is a little bit sick and he can’t get too stressed out…but he doesn’t mind, he sleeps on his pillow all day and is nice and comfy.

I thank CCRT and my foster mum Lee and my aunt Terry for taking such good care of me when I was born, I know that my sister Jenna has found a new forever home and I hope that my little brother Rusty finds one soon too!    I miss all of them lots but I am very happy in my new home and know that I will be loved and looked after for the rest of my life here…boy, that’s a really nice feeling! 

Robin, Bobby and Lily

Duchess

January 2007

My name is Dutchess and I would like to tell you all I have been adopted by my foster family and I think thats great. I love them! I'm not in a crate at all and it sure is nice to have the run of the place. I get up on the couch and curl up in my blanket. I spend time on my mom's lap (my favourite place!). She gives me kisses and she loves me. When mom goes to get her coat on, 'Im right on her heels to go out. I even get treats when we come in after I do my jobs,. We like to go for long car rides and visit friends. I play shy for a bit but they look at me and say "oh you'rr so cute". Naturally, I'll come around after awhile. I like to lay at the front door and just take in all the sun - but dont worry I wont get a sun burn, it just feels so good.

I would like to say thank you all CCRT and a special thanks to my Auntie Terry - thanks to her, I am in good hands.

Love Miss Dutchess and Mom Cheryl

Mouse

September 2006

Just a quick note to let you know how well our little Mouse is working out. He gets along with Ogden as if they were born to be a pair. Ogden looks after him and Mouse follows him around and imitates his big brother. They play together for a while until Ogden gets tired then Mouse spends time trying to find Ogden. They can keep you laughing for hours.

Mouse is truly a gentle little soul. He has no idea of how to bite--he mouths you like a retrieving dog that has soft lips. I often wake up with his tongue licking my nose or chin. He is our pride and joy along with Ogden. The small barking problem is well under control now.

From a veterinary view Mouse is what we call a "Companion Dog." He is a companion for an older dog-Ogden. He keeps Ogden young by giving him more exercise and provides the older dog with someone to compete with and emulate and when the inevitable happens the transition is easier. He is one great little guy and we will love him for many many years to come. Thank you and the Chihuahua Rescue Society for putting us together .

Alfie and Berdie (a.k.a. Cisco and Hersey )

May 2006

Cisco has turned out to be THE MOST affectionate dog I have ever met...he has developed a habit (reinforced by me of coarse!) of snuggling his head into my chest...he reminds me of a little child who is asking for a big hug...and Hershey is less outwardly affectionate but is very slowley learning to ask for and love affection as well. I think the biggest change occurred when the weather was warm enough that they were able to go for substancial walks outside. They have become so much more confident since they have been able to do so.

We now go for at least one large walk a day and believe it or not Berdie just keeps right up with us. They love all the smells....They are also VERY good on their leads - Alfie walks just a bit ahead of me (and people often comment how well behaved he is to heel so well) and Berdie walks just a little behind. We stop, and they sniff and play - it makes me so happy to see them just loving life and getting so excited when it is time to go outside.

They are with my parents right now (I am in Europe for a week and a half) aparantly just loving the outside and the back yard. My mum gardens and is in and out of the house for most of the day...and they follow her where ever she goes...Even little Hershey aparantly gets snuggles from my dad now (which is big progress for her). Aparantly Cisco has also developed a habit of running all around the back yard at top speed playing with his bones that my mum makes for them (from the bison farmer...)...But they both comptletly ignore my parent's dog oskar, which is a bit sad for him since he would really like to have new friends (he was so close with my other dog Harry)...on the odd occassion Berdie will play with oskar though.

One thing I forgot to mention about Berdie before is how healthy she is looking now...I particularly noticed it when I got back from Europe, not having seen her for two weeks. Her coat is so shiny now and her fur is beginning to grow back! She now has all the fur on the knuckles of her paws, her tail, and even her little back elbows (on her back legs) is now showing signs of growing (black dots of the hair follicles)... Also, on her legs - they are no longer bare and on her tummy she now has grown hair, which is white!

She is also doing really well with other people - she used to have a bit of a problem with new people, barking at them and going into a little fit when people came over but she seems to have gotten over that. I started shaking a little jar of change and she really responded well to that and has all but stopped that behaviour (we still have our moments though). I'm told she does suffer a bit from separation anxiety if we are out somewhere and I leave. I did see this once at my grandmother's house - she must have thought I had left (but in fact i was sleeping on my grandma's bed) and she was stressing out quite a bit. But I think as she goes for more and more walks and her routine is more ingrained (as that "dog whisperer" talks about) I think she will continue to increase her self esteem.

Alfie, on the other hand, has no problem even going for walks with other people! Both are really good on their leads and I don't have any problem with two dogs. They walk single file - Alfie in the lead or more or less by my side and Berdie just to the rear or a little ahead of me. It really is quite amazing to see them - I am just so pleased!  

Sophie

May 2006

My name is Sophie and I was recently adopted into my forever home. I now have a mum, dad and a sister all living in my home and another sister overseas and a brother and sister-in-law who live in Aurora. My at-home sister looks sort of like me (four legs, covered in fur but she speaks a foreign language – it’s full of “meow this” and “hiss that”).

I was quite scared when my new mum picked me up as I’d been staying with my foster parents, Heather and Isaac, and they are lovely, kind people who took care of me when I really needed help. I want to let them know that I’ll never forget them.

Last week, my mum brought me home in a car and gave me my very own furry pillow, I brought my blanket with me and it made me feel safer. The pillow is very soft and I’m able to snuggle down and fall asleep immediately as soon as mum covers me up. My brother and sister-in-law visited me and brought me my very own cuddly baby. I cuddle her whenever I go to sleep.

Every morning I have my routine: mum wakes me up and we go for a walk. When we come back she feeds my sister and then me. I get to have lots of kisses and hugs and my mum tells me all the time that I’m very beautiful. I was getting a bit self-conscious as many people had told me that I was “chubby” or even “fat”! Mum says that’s not true. Mum says all I need to do is firm up a bit. Mum thinks I’m pure muscle; she also thinks that I’m “curvy”. She can see my true potential.

Most of the time when mum goes out she takes me. Right now I’m not really strong enough to walk too far so mum carries me part of the way. It’s very exciting as I get to see the world from two different levels: high and low. I’ve been on the bus, the streetcar and the subway. I’m so well-behaved that people constantly let my mum know that I’m the most beautiful dog, the smartest dog and of course the best-behaved dog in the world. I can’t actually hear them say that, all I see is the people smiling at me and mum but she assures me that they are thinking those things in their minds.

This morning, when mum was having her coffee, I was cuddled up next to her on the sofa and Nellie, my sister, was sitting looking at us. Later on, Nellie sat on mum’s lap. I know that I bark at Nellie every now and then but it’s because I don’t understand her when she speaks. It’s getting better though. We both like to cuddle and mum says that she has room to cuddle both of us and I believe it. I know that I’m going to be safe in my forever home. I know that I’m going to be loved and adored in my forever home and I know that eventually even my sister, Nellie, will get used to me and I’ll get used to her.

Mum says I should add that she’s soooo happy as now our family is complete.

Dina

April 2006

Dina (formerly Tina) was adopted in 2005 by Rose in Winnipeg. Rose had recently lost her Chihuahua, another CCRT rescue, and contacted us when she felt ready again to let another little dog into her life. Lucky for Dina that Rose sent that note!

Rose and Dina have become quite the formidable duo in Rose's apartment building. Dina rides on the floor of Rose's scooter and enjoys playing in the yard and spending as much time as possible outdoors. Rose spoils her dog endlessly and together, the two of them make each other very happy.

Rose kindly sends update emails on a regular basis to the CCRT. We were saddened to learn recently that Dina may be losing her eyesight but know that she is in extremely capable hands with Rose. Here is an excerpt from one of Rose's emails:

"I thought from the start how well matched Dina and I are- but now that her vision is poor I think it is an extra blessing for her and me. She would be so scared to be in a home where there is a lot of activity with people moving around quickly as she is such a gentle shy little girl.

I love her and she is so precious to me. We just fit each other like two halves of a whole - if that makes sense. She is so smart & I know when she wants her water changed (which is often, lol), when she is hungry ahead of her routine meals times, when she wants to go to her bedroom bed but wants me to go into the bedroom with her, etc. She eats, drinks, po's and pees with no problems and the oil her Vet told me to put on her food continues to keep her skin problems away completely."

Rose, thank you for being such an amazing forever mom to our precious Dina!

Dozer

March 8, 2006

When we brought Dozer home and let him out of his carrier he was quite curious and wanted to check out everything all at once. He was naturally scared at first, but offered up his belly for a belly rub on the first night.

He warmed up to us quite quickly and has tried on several occasions to play with our 8 year old Chihuahua, Noodles.  Noodles is still apprehensive with him, but is getting used to him being around.  Sometimes Noodles leaves Dozer some kibble when he eats because he doesn't want Dozer stealing it from him. Dozer is quite cheeky with Noodles!

The weekend after we brought Dozer home, we took him to our vet for a check-up and found out that he isn't blind in one eye and doesnt have a patellar luxation as once thought! We were told by our vet that Dozer is really bright and active for a dog with his condition. (Hydrocephaly). So far we haven't seen Dozer suffer from his condition and he is a bright, active, curious, sweet and friendly little fellow who loves to go outside.

Dozer doesn't say much, but we have heard him bark once or twice and he whined a few times when Noodles didn't respond to his playful gestures. He wags his tail a lot and jumps up on his back legs and puts his front paws on us to say he is ready to be picked up.  He also likes to come up on the bed in the middle of the night and sleep at our feet for a bit, then go back to the laundry basket to curl up.

Johnny & I are so glad we have Dozer in our lives now, we love him so much and just want him to have a comfortable, happy and loving life for as long as he is with us.

Buddy

March 3, 2006

We adopted Buddy on Saturday, December 3rd, 2005 and it has been the best thing we ever did. There is a song by a group named Savage Garden and it’s called “I knew I loved you before I met you” and that’s how we feel about Buddy. We had never even met Buddy before we decided to adopt him and loved him “blindly”. All we knew about him were some of his habits and traits that his foster mother told us about and that was it.

We were kind of nervous about getting a new fur-baby since our family was already pretty full. We have a Yorkshire Terrier named Tigger who has been with us for 5 years, a Tabby cat named Kisses who has been with us for a little over a year, 2 human children, and a house under renovations, so the decision to get a new pet was a well thought out one.

The whole family, Buddy included, adapted so quickly that we can’t even imagine our lives without him. All three fur-babies sleep with my husband and I and they all have their own “spots” in the bed. Tigger sleeps in the middle, Kisses sleeps above my head, and Buddy sleeps across my chest (and for the most part, we are usually always nose-to-nose) He just waits for me to look at him so he can lick me to death.

It’s been three months already that Buddy has come into our lives and we look forward to many more months with him. He has this energy that just makes it impossible to be in a bad mood when he’s around. Everyone that meets him absolutely adores him. We tell people that if Buddy was human, he’d probably be a Wal-Mart people greeter, that’s just the kind of personality he has.

Thank you, CCRT, for bringing Buddy into our lives! You have helped make our family complete.

Sincerely,
Ian, Amanda, Ian Jr., Olivia, Tigger, Kisses & Buddy Kosher

Chloe

February 15, 2006

My Mom is an active senior citizen who recently adopted Chloe from the CCRT. Chloe fit in beautifully with my Mom and her two cats - there was really no adjustment period. Chloe is a sweet girl and a wonderful companion for my Mom. They both love going for long walks in the neighbourhood and visiting with friends and strangers along the way.

Tiki

January 20, 2006

We were looking for a little person to add to our family. We looked on this site and saw TIKI.   The questions and answers  started.  Our concern was her age.  We at first wanted a younger dog.  Well that sure changed.  We decided to adopt and expected it to take awhile well we got fooled.  The people at CCRT do not fool around.  The transport was arranged and we received TIKI Christmas eve.  The best Christmas present ever. 

With her age we thought there would be a long adjustment period, but not with her.  At first she was timid and shy,  back away from everyone, snarl, growl, and wanted to  stay in her crate.   That lasted 2 days,  slowly she started coming out on her own coming over for cuddles,   and now she is all over you.   Plays ball, chases you around the house to play,  jumps up on your lap doesn't care where you are sitting she just wants to cuddle..   Her favorite place already is beside daddy on his chair,  there is not very much room but she gets in there.  Well it just goes to show that age does not matter that all these furry friends all need and deserve a second chance at finding happiness and a forever home.

Thanks so much to CCRT and all the wonderful people involved we now look forward to many good times ahead.

[ Tiki: 1995-2006 ]

Jasmine

This is Jasmine. She turned 9 on June 10, 2005. I adopted her from the CCRT and she came home to me on April 25, 2003. It would be a long journey for her to our date with destiny.

Jasmine started out life as Xena. She was sold to a breeder at the age of six weeks. She then became Waffle (one of many dogs named alphabetically by certain subjects, the easier to remember them all I guess). She gave birth to her last of many litters in January 2003 and came to the CCRT after her pups were weaned on February 6th. She was available, my Application was approved - I wanted her right away!

First, of course, she had to be spayed. Then she had to heal properly. She also required dental work. She was in foster care with Kathy, one of the many wonderful CCRT volunteers. I tried to talk the CCRT into releasing her into my care while she was healing. The CCRT, in their wisdom, said that wasn't best for the dog and, of course, they were right. It was so hard to wait but Kathy, her foster mom, was wonderful to me by sending regular e-mails and even welcoming me to her home twice to visit with Waffle.

I was in love. Waffle, on the other hand, was not. I was so worried that I could not live up to the wonderful person and care she was finally receiving. She was afraid of EVERYTHING and very wary of me. She was afraid of the wind, of looking out the ceiling to floor window, of the rain, people and animals she met on her walks, her walks, moving objects, tall objects, loud sounds or anything unexpected. Of course, EVERYthing to her at this point was unexpected.

She was trained to go on puppy pads but often, in her fright and confusion, she missed. She didn't understand the concept of telling me she had to go outside. She only felt really safe in hiding so would go under the nearest piece of furniture she could find. She needed me at night though so finally I would hear the little tappity tap sounds of her coming down the hall and then she would be at my side of the bed asking to come in.

Every day brought us closer together. She adjusted to my very senior Lhasa Apsos with all their idiocyncrancies within a couple of weeks and soon became friends with them. At first she seemed alarmed when I would hold her and kiss her, then she would put up with it, then she welcomed it and now she comes looking for snuggles. She still can't lead me to the door but she has not had an accident since the second month.

If she goes to her favourite spot in the TV room it isn't long before she comes looking for me to make sure I'm where I'm supposed to be and always comes to be with me if if I sit down.

I feel so lucky to have found her and can't begin to thank the CCRT for all the work they do in rescuing and helping these abandoned, neglected or abused dogs open their hearts to the love they so desperately need and want.

Adrienne in Hamilton

Charlie

I am Charles, HRH. I am known as Charlie to my friends, although frankly, I prefer constant adoration and titles, and also some bowing, if you don't mind.

I came to CCRT from the Toronto Humane Society after I was found in a park where used up puppy mill bitches and studs had been dumped in the past. It was assumed I came from there, although no one knows for sure. I am chocolate brown and I was 7 and intact when I was found so the thought at THS was that I had been kept a bit longer than most studs to try to breed for the brown (a recessive gene). I went to a foster mom from THS and she was very very nice but I was REALLY REALLY BAD and she had to bring me back so they gave me to CCRT. CCRT tutored me (that's what I THOUGHT they said, but the Mother keeps saying the NEUTERED me...)

CCRT asked my mom to take me for a week until an expert in difficult dogs could determine if I was just too bad to save or if I had hope. so I came to my mom (whom I prefer to call "the Mother") who was then a foster mom for CCRT. and I was VERY VERY BAD. some days, with all the bites I gave her, she thought perhaps I needed to go to my reward. At the same time, other bad dogs came in to CCRT and my one week stretched to 2, then 3 and then on and on...

But then, one day, she took me over to the YWCA to pick up some paperwork and I was straining and straining to get into a room where I heard kids and she realized I wanted to be with them. so.. very carefully, she let me go to the door with her, and the kids and I had a riot. I love kids.

So the mom thought I had hope. and she bore with me. Much more biting and badness went on but never with anyone except the Mother. Mom's vet said my teeth were really bad but wanted to wait a year before taking them out -- at the end of the year, out they came. (Oh, did I mention by then Mom adopted me since no one else ever would - and yet she had no problem when homes were found for every other foster she had...) So, out they came. 13 of them. I have my back teeth and snaggle tooth on the bottom to carry things around. I was happier after that since my mouth didn't hurt but I still was pretty nasty.

So we went to doggie school and I learned to heel and sit and stay -- but no way I was every going to lie down. took Mom two years to get me to do that but now I do it. Please no one tell DOROTHY who ran out doggie school -- i CANNOT let her think she won!

Now I am 13, or so, and still vital and active. I have no real health problems and I can roar around forever outside and I love it. I still do earn my nickname, "Snarly Charlie" from time to time, but even though sometimes I gum the mother, I never ever had hurt or tried to hurt another person or dog in all these years. Just her. AHA! as if she can control me! I will show her!

I am very arrogant, which I prefer to think of as regal. I never bark-- well, seldom. I don't shiver or shake. I am a TRUE MAN OF ROYAL HERITAGE. and thanks only to CCRT did I get a chance to live my nice life. So thanks, CCRT. But really, you should be thanking me since I am the best looking dog ever and every time I set foot out the door I am the best advertisment for you you could imagine! Everyone who sees me loves me. Who would not? HRH

Snoopy

When Snoopy was less than 6 months old, his leg was very badly crushed in unknown circumstances. His owner couldn't afford the expensive surgery required to repair his leg, and he was due to be euthanized before his life could truly begin. Luck intervened and he was transferred to the CCRT instead, where we desperately tried to save his leg.

 He underwent the expensive, delicate operation and began the long road to recovery. He encountered many complications along the way. After 8 weeks of a hard cast, he had developed so many pressure sores on his leg from the cast rubbing, that the vet had to remove it early. A soft bandage was put on to help protect the bone, which wasn't healed yet. But Snoopy, being an active puppy, didn't want to play quietly so the bone could heal. He had to be confined to his crate for most of the day, and was sedated so he would relax. After a couple weeks of soft bandages, another bad sore developed very close to the fracture site. Fearing the infection would spread to the bone, the vet had to take the bandages off so that the sore could be monitored, cleaned and medicated monthly. Of course Snoopy still wanted to play - especially now that the bandages were off his leg! But his leg wasn't healed yet. His sedatives were increased and he was only allowed to come out of his crate for snuggles or to go to the bathroom.

The sores slowly began to heal. While he couldn't put weight on his leg, he was allowed to start hydrotherapy to regain some of the strength in his leg. So Snoopy's foster family got him his very own pool, and set it up in the parking area of their apartment. Snoopy got to go swimming every day. He became a hit, and all the neighbors would come and watch him paddle away in his swimming pool.

After 3 more weeks, a last set of x-rays was taken. Good news - the leg has healed! It will always be crooked and smaller, but Snoopy doesn't let that bother him! He is free of the crate and can play and run again!

Snoopy's foster family decided that they just couldn't let this little guy go, he had wrapped himself so totally into their hearts, and have adopted him. He now has a sister who he can play with all day, and they love to wrestle and play "zoom-doggy" where they race around and around for hours. Then when they get tired, they snuggle together on their big pillow and have a nap in the sun.

Snoopy's new family is working on his training and teaching him what a well-behaved puppy needs to know. Having spent over a third of his life with a broken leg, he didn't have a chance to experience a lot of good things. He is very scared of new people, and wants to bite them before they can hurt him. He is slowly learning that no one is going to hurt him again, and is learning to trust new people. He recently celebrated his first birthday, and is looking forward to many more! Especially the cake and presents part!

Peekers

We think this should be called "happy beginnings" as we are beginning a journey of joy! Peeky is the little man of the house.

He is well behaved and well mannered and loves a good cuddle in bed or on the couch or in the car or… wherever!

He loves to go visiting, especially to see gramma and grandpa.

Thanks to CCRT we have started 2005 with a new bundle of joy in our home forever!

Biscuit

Biscuit has brought such joy to my life. He has come to trust and knows that his life is about cuddling, pats, going for walks, going in the car, HIS cats - not about the bad stuff in his life pre-CCRT.

I have not looked back - I only look forward to many years of joy! If this little dog only knew how much he brings to my life!

Adoption

I've had the privilege to not only have fostered, but also to have adopted rescues.

At one time I doubted that you could become attached to a dog that was not a pup. I am happy to say that I was very wrong. I have had some come into my home with some of the following problems: being frightened, health issues had not been taken care of by previous owner, little to no house manners and not knowing how to interact with other dogs or play with toys.

With love, patience, good care and a proper diet they all turned into different dogs right before my eyes. As an example, my one little dog sat like a little lump and never moved. She would pee whenever you would go to pick her up. Due to her past life in a puppymill she had a damaged bladder and had not yet fully come to understand that humans meant being loved. Over time she has become a totally different dog and is quite the character. While her bladder control may never be a 100%, the improvement has been tremendous.

People often say how wonderful we are, but in all honesty it is the rescues that are wonderful. They teach you so many things, the most important one being forgiveness. Adopting a rescue is one of the most rewarding experiences you will ever have.