My first Dog Rescue

[tulip]

Gorgeous. I'll bet someone is looking for them.

That would surprise me. Neither were fixed (they are now, apparently), and the collar on one was so tight I'm surprised she could breathe. There are alot of farms in that area, and so they might have been dumped if the farmers ran into trouble financially and had to sell the farm or the flock. Those dogs don't run away from their place. Since neither were fixed, they could also have come from a puppy mill. Who knows. They are so friendly, though. In any case, the rescue group knows what to do and I'm sure they'll do a good job in getting them in appropriate homes.

The shedding was incredible. After only a few hours in my car, I had to vacuum three times at the car wash. And yes, there were big tufts!

[Selkie]

The poor sweet souls were lucky to find you and your family. They will be snapped up right away and a rescue will ensure they go to deserving homes.

You are a stronger woman than I because there is no way I could have turned those beauties over to anyone! Talk about love at first sight. Look at those smiles....

It sounds like they had been on the lam for awhile, particularly if one of the collars was tight (particularly if it was the puppy's collar).

[emily_in_nc]

They are gorgeous dogs, to be sure, but it was your mom's smiling, natural face that caught my eye in your photo. She is an absolutely beautiful woman! We should all hope to look so healthy and real at her age.

[tulip]

Rosie (the adult) has heartworms and will be treated once she recovers from the spaying. Gus (the puppy) does not have heartworms, so once he recovers from neutering and the stitches come out, he'll get a bath, which he really needs. It's nice of the rescue lady to keep us informed. Rosie is the one who had the very tight collar. The puppy didn't have a collar. No word on if they are microchipped.

Even if I didn't already have a dog, there's no way I could have kept them. They really need a farm, and I'm sure they will get one, hopefully with some sheep to guard. I know that they will get a more appropriate home than I can provide. My mother already has three dogs, and so her place was out of the question, too. At least she lives in the mountains, though, where it's cooler. My hot and humid climate would not be fair to them.

My mom turns 66 this summer. She takes very good care of herself and always has. It's paid off.

[kaybee]

I'm so glad you saved those dogs. They are beautiful. I'm not sure if I could have parted with them. (I can't see it, but I'm sure the word "Sucker" is tattooed on my forehead.)

[lph]

Oh, that picture is wonderful. Your mother is BEAUTIFUL, and so are the dogs!

[badger]

that's great that you happen to be there at the right time and right place. Sounds like no matter what happens to them, it's already a happy start!

[StressFree]

They're adorable