Iggies have all found homes

I just heard from Cantex IG's - all the IG's they had available have now found good homes. Thank you for your interest.

I do not currently know of anyone who has IG's available but will certainly post here with updates if I hear of any.

Due to my pending renovations, I will not be Fostering until further notice.

Have a wonderful summer!

Piper - update

Piper has been placed in a new home and is doing well. I think she is enjoying all the attention and not having to share people with other dogs.

Thank you to everyone for your interest. I am in the process of renovating my home and will not be Fostering until at least the fall, when everything is done and I have everything back in order.

Blessings from the Faerie Laedie!

Piper

Summer is almost officially here and you’re thinking about adding a little dog to your life. I might be able to help with that.

I am currently screening homes for Piper - an adult female Min Pin. Piper is spayed, up to date on all her shots and solid red in color. She is sweet, affectionate, quiet and easy to live with but is not a good candidate for those with other dogs or with kids. She had a bad experience in a previous home and I feel it would be best for her to be in a quiet household where she can be an only dog.

Qualified homes must have a fenced yard ( minimum 4 feet high ) but condos/apartments will be considered if it is determined to be the best match. This little girl is crate trained… leash trained… housetrained… has some basic obedience training… travels well in the car… is active… very, very affectionate and enjoys being with you. She will definitely go for walks with you, if you choose but is also very happy to romp in the yard and then cuddle in front of the TV. Min Pins are considered a high-energy breed but this little girl is mature and not what I would consider to be hyper-active.

Those who respond will be sent an adoption application. All applications are then reviewed and we will let you know if this little girl will be a good match for you. There will be no adoption fee for her but I will be very particular about where she goes, so this is not a case of first come, first serve.

Due to the overwhelming amount of inquiries, please allow 2-3 days for me to respond. A tremendous amount of time and care will be taken to ensure she is placed in the very best home, as I want her to be a life-long companion. That is why there is no fee for her, I am not concerned with money but with her welfare. I look forward to hearing from you.

Blessings from the Faerie Laedie!

faeryhound@yahoo.ca

Available Dogs

First, I have a 9 yr old red Min Pin available to the right home. Unfortunately, Piper has had some bad luck in previous homes so she's back at Faerie Tail and hoping to find a Forever Home soon.

Piper is spayed, solid red with natural ears. She is sweet, loving, quiet, obedient, leash trained, house trained, crate trained and eager to please. I feel it is in her best interests to be in a home with no other dogs and no kids, as both make her rather nervous. There is no placement fee for her but I will ask that an adoption application be filled out. Fenced yard is a must, Piper is not trustworthy off-leash outside the safety of your home or fenced yard. She has been trained to sit and wait while you open the door, will sit for a treat as well. Loves to cuddle and watch TV with you.

Chinook Winds Greyhound Rescue Foundation is making arrangements to take in a 3 yr old neutered male IG. He is blue in color, housetrained and very social. If you are interested, we ask that you visit our website and fill out an application www.chinookwindsgreyhounds.org Please specify somewhere on the application that you are interested in an IG. If all goes well, he will be transported to Alberta the weekend of June 13th.

8 IG's Available

Because I do not currently have any IG's available, I am referring people to other reputable sources.

Karen Chant ( Diavolino IG's ) currently has 4 IG's listed on her website. 1 is a Rescue, available for adoption through Hearts United for Animals. The other 3 are being placed by their breeder and are still quite young, with a lot of love left to give. You can see pics and read a bit about all 5 of these Iggies here. http://www.diavolinoigs.com/Available.html

A breeder is facing health issues which have proven to be a challenge. She feels that placing a few of her Iggies would be best for all concerned. Cantex IG's www.cantexigs.com is currently screening homes for 4 of their IG's. Please visit their site, click on the Available Dogs page to learn more.

If you have never shared your home and heart with an Iggy, please let me know. I have put together an IG Handbook which I provide - free of charge - to anyone interested. I believe that education is the key to a healthy relationship with any breed and will also help in reducing the number of people who are paired with a breed that clearly isn't suited, thus turning to Rescue. I can e-mail the handbook to you, just contact me.

Blessings!

Min Pin Available

This is PIPER - in the front, with Ari and Diana. This pic is about 2 yrs old, she has a little grey on her face now.

As most of you already know, I used to breed/show Miniature Pinschers. After the loss of my beloved Liam, I spayed his sister Piper and decided that it was time to retire from breeding.



I placed Piper in a home over a year ago. Unfortunately, through no fault of her own, she was returned to me. The owner called and asked me to babysit Piper for 4 days. That was in August and I haven't heard a word since. The reason that I placed Piper was because I felt she would be happier in a home with another Min Pin. When her mother ( Hope ) passed away Piper just wasn't the same. When I got her back, I intended to simply keep her but she is not comfortable around Tango. So I have decided to try and find her a quiet home where she can be comfortable, relax and enjoy her golden years.

Piper is 9 yrs young, about 7 pounds, solid red with natural ears, spayed. She has some basic obedience training, is reliable in the house, extremely affectionate and very quiet. Ideally, I would like to find her a quiet home where she would be the only dog or with another little dog for her to play with. She is very cuddly, likes to play with toys, enjoys her treats.



She would have to be kept on a strict diet - she was returned to me morbidly obese. She is currently eating Innova Evo, which is a grain-free kibble and agrees very well with her. Treats will have to be kept to a minimum, as a dog this size cannot afford the extra weight.

Piper will come fully equipped with a crate, dishes, leash/collar, blankets, a bag of food and a lifetime of support. As with every dog I place, I offer a full takeback agreement. I will take her back at any time in her life if it doesn't work out.

If you are interested in Piper, please contact me. faeryhound@yahoo.ca I am not in a hurry to place Piper and will continue to search until the very best home for her can be found. I want this to be her final stop, her forever home. She deserves the very best.

Update

This is an automated response due to the large volume of emails we have received
about the Samoyed dogs needing homes.

We appreciate all the out pour of interest and concern. Please know that the dogs are being well taken care of as we find them new families. Alomst all of the dogs have been placed in their
forever homes within just two weeks of Cathy's passing on 2/21. All dogs have been spayed prior to going to their new home.

We are reviewing all requests and applications to place the last two 11-year olds. We may or may not respond to your email.

Note: Those who have made posts to websites (rescue organizations, blogs,
etc.), please remove your posts. We have more than enough leads for the
remaining dogs.

Thanks, again!
Velvet and Trish

Samoyeds Available

This was forwarded to me by my Mother ( Coronado Standard Poodles ). Because you never know where a home may be waiting, I wanted to post it here.

Blessings!

Samoyeds who need a "forever home" because their owner/breeder, Cathy Pendleton, is losing her battle with breast cancer. She can no longer care for her dogs and has been moved to Hospice after being in the hospital for a week.

I'm giving this a wider distribution than usual, so some of you may receive it more than once. Even though you may not be on a "rescue" group email, I'm including you in the hopes that you can forward on to the widest distribution so that these girls all have a chance to find the perfect new home. The dogs are in the Atlanta , GA , area, but they will allow them to be adopted out of state.

All the owner/breeder wants is for all of these girls to get good homes. Currently, they are not wanting to place any of the dogs in foster care because they are trying to move the dogs only once. My understanding is that the older animals have been spayed. The dogs range in age from 1.5 years to more senior dogs.

One look at their picture shows how extraordinarily beautiful these dogs are. The new "forever" home will need to have a fenced yard with sufficient space for an active dog. The folks who are placing the Samoyeds for the owner may do a home visit either before, after, or both to ensure that the dog and their new family are a good fit.

If you think you might be interested after reading Velvet's email (below), her contact info is v.a.simmons@att.net

Thanks for giving this the widest distribution possible. Following is the email from the lady who is managing the adoption of these lovely ladies.


Hello, everyone,

It is with great sadness to pass along that my dog breeder, Cathy Pendleton, whom I love and treasure, is losing her battle with breast cancer. She can no longer care for her dogs. She is in hospice after being in the hospital for a week.

We are in the process of placing her Samoyeds. If you know of anyone who would like a sweet natured, playful pet, please let me know. She has all girls who range from 1.5 years old to more senior dogs. All are healthy and have been very well taken care of. New homes need to have space for an active dog and a fenced in back yard. We may do a home visit to ensure that these precious dogs and their new family are the right fit. There is no cost, but the new family will need to spay the dog if it is less than 7 years old.

They can move out of state. The new family needs to be willing to stay in touch with the "Sammy family." We will want to know how they are doing and if it is working out, etc.
Let me know if you have any leads. Thanks for your help!

Velvet
v.a.simmons@att.net

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Whippet Rescue

I am pleased to announce that I am now a Foster Momma for National Whippet Club of Canada Rescue. We do not currently have any Fosters available but I will definitely post here when we do. This is a link to the website. http://www.whippetcanada.com/

News from Chinook Winds

I am the PR Co-ordinator for Chinook Winds Greyhound Rescue Foundation and we currently have 10 Greyhounds and 1 Greyhound/Wolfhound mix available for adoption. Please stop by our website and check the "Available Dogs" page to see pics and read a bit about them. www.chinookwindsgreyhounds.org

We are really, really excited about a couple of upcoming events. Next weekend ( Feb 14-15 ) we will be at the Red Deer Pet Expo at the Westerner. We are so grateful that they are donating a booth so that we can educate the public about the wonders of sharing your life with a Greyhound!

We will also be at the Red Deer and District Kennel Club's Spring Show, which is usually the first weekend in April. I will post the dates closer to the event. This is also held at the Westerner.

Monkey Update

Monkey had surgery yesterday to remove the cyst and is doing well. He had a full blood panel done and everything is normal, which is what I expected yet always good news. He enjoyed a nap on the couch with me last night and is trying hard to be good and not chew on his bandage.

Monkey on Medical Hold

I have been screening homes for Monkey and am in the process of interviewing an applicant that looks like it could be a good match for him. So at this point, I will not be taking any further applications for adopting him.

Having said that, I am placing Monkey on a Medical Hold because he has a cyst on his leg that needs to be removed. The surgery is booked for Monday. Monkey will also require yearly screening of his Thyroid as he tested a low/normal which may or may not change over time. I am also going to start him on Melatonin suppliments to try and help with his thin hair. It has been known to do wonders for dogs with seasonal alepecia and for Poms with Alepecia X, so we're going to give it a try.

I don't feel that Monkey's situation is serious enough to consider him "special needs" however, he does have some special considerations that may or may not have an impact on his placement.

Daisy's been adopted!

I am very, very pleased to announce that Daisy ( now Dixie ) has found a new home. I took her to meet Gloria on Saturday and Monkey came along for the ride. I find it easier to bring another dog along, so that if I should leave without the Foster the drive home isn't so lonely. ;)

I got an e-mail from Gloria first thing Sunday morning and wanted to post it here.

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Hi Kelly,

Just thought I would let you know we had an awesome night last night. I did put her in her kennel but she barked and carried on so I thought...OK..you can sleep in bed. Well I was in bed and turned out the light and she was over the gate...*L* So back in the kennel, She cried for about 5 minutes and then that was it. Slept right thru the night and we got up at 5:30 which is normal for me. I put her out but she wouldn't pee so kept trying every 5 minutes and finally after about 20 minutes she had her pee. She had her poop outside about a half hour after she ate so I was really happy. So far not one thing in the house!! She is very at home running around and playing. It's like she has been here for months. She is just awesome. I love her so much. Thanks again for letting me have her!

The cat room still has alot of interest but she is definately very smart. I watch and everytime she goes to the door I just say No and she doesn't go in. In fact a few minutes ago she stood at the door and looked for me...as much as to say...."gee I wonder if she's watching"!! She is just too cute. I am sure in a few days she will not that that room is off limits.

We are off shopping this afternoon...who knows what she will come home with!

I will keep you posted.

Gloria

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I am so happy! I couldn't ask for a better home.

Monkey/Daisy Update

Monkey is a medium to high energy boy. I fully expect that he will settle down with age. He is a sweetheart who absolutely adores the other dogs. He loves to play ball and will chase/bring it back as long as you are willing to throw it. He also loves to tug - he and Daisy were playing tug for about an hour two nights ago. I bought him a rope toy with two large tennis balls attached and he absolutely loves it. Unfortunately, he will bring it to me and sort of toss it at me to get me to play with him, usually hitting me in the head with the ball. ( ouch! ) He's an absolute love and a pleasure to have at the house.

Daisy is absolutely adorable and although she is smaller than what I am used to ( about 8 pounds ) she can definitely hold her own. She has no problem telling my Whippet where to go and offering fairly exact directions on how she can go about getting there. ;)

I can assure you that the Whippet is asking for it. She loves the IG's, but sometimes can get a bit too much for them. Daisy is fearless and has a lot of energy. Like Monkey, I am confident she will mellow a bit with age. She is not destructive at all but has discovered the toilet-paper roll and has decided that it's fun to stand and roll it out onto the floor. She also loves to play with toys. If you throw the tennis ball and she manages to get it before Monkey or Tango do, she will bring it to you, dance and show it to you. She is really, really smart and can sit on command, I discovered recently. The other bonus with Daisy is that, although you have to pick her up and put her outside, she will pee on command and even if she doesn't have to go, she will try to squeeze something out. This tells me that she is very eager to please and understands why she's out there. At this point, I put her out every hour because she is still quite young and needs to be reminded that we pee outside.

My own dogs are trained to ring a bell when they need to go out. Both Monkey and Daisy are very smart, easy to train and I feel could learn to do the same in no time.

I am still in the process of screening homes, this will not be a "first come, first served" situation. I will keep both of them as long as it takes to find the right home. If you are interested in either Monkey or Daisy, please feel free to contact me for a copy of my IG Handbook and a Rehoming Application.

Blessings from the Faerie Laedie

Whippets!

I have had a few people contact me with regard to adopting a Whippet. Fortunately for the dogs ( but unfortunately for those looking to adopt ) there aren't a lot of them available and I have yet to Foster one. I have included Whippets in my efforts because I have a standing offer to help.

If you are interested in a Whippet, please visit the National Whippet Club of Canada site and click on the "Rescue" button, located on the left hand side of your screen. http://www.whippetcanada.com/

Whippet Rescue and Placement ( WRAP ) almost always has Whippets available, but they are not always willing to place them long-distance. http://www.whippet-rescue.com/index.html I refer people to them, anyhow as one never knows the circumstances with each of their Fosters and I would not want to make assumptions.

I also have contacts with the Whippet community in Western Canada and have asked that they contact me if they have anything available. I only refer people to breeders if there are no Fosters available. What I will do is post here with permission when there is something available.

Introducing..... DAISY!!

Daisy is the newest arrival at Faerie Tail. She's just shy of 8 months old, spayed and super cute!




Here's a pic of daisy with Ari and Monkey, to give you a bit of an idea how little she is. The boys are about 12-14 pounds, she's about 8 pounds. She's little but makes up for it with her outgoing attitude. What a firecracker this girl is!

Daisy is up to date on all her shots and was given a clean bill of health from the vet in November.

Because of her energy level, I am looking for a home with another Iggy or small dog. I also recommend a daily walk to help her burn off all that energy. She's fearless and rather acrobatic so I think she'd be a good candidate for Agility.

If you are interested in more info about Daisy, please feel free to contact me. faeryhound@yahoo.ca

Monkey's New Jammies!

Thanks so much to Pixie Dust Creations for Monkey's new jammies! If you look closely at the first picture, you can see the little monkeys on the fabric. Too cute!