UPDATE ON LAKESHORE TRAILER PARK DOGGIES!

Much has happened in the last week, but just now able to write about it. Where to begin... (this is a work in progress- check back for additions as I'm not feeling 100%).

I have not had a chance to physically go back over to Lakeshore Trailer Park, but will very soon. I left a big bag of food for one of the residents who feeds the strays (thanks to Angie H!). Just to clarify again, this trailer park is outside the city limits of Marion, AR AND West Memphis, AR. Everyone dumps dogs, cats, puppies, etc. here but no shelter picks them up. They are at the mercy of the residents. It's not a secret that this isn't the safest neighborhood in the world (don't get me wrong...there are some very very nice people, but some not so nice too).

When we went back the other day, a neighbor drove up in a pickup truck and immediately said (verbatim) "That one right there (pointing to "Mange girl", which we have since named Destiny) should be shot...she got the mange". I tried very hard to educate the man but it became clear that he had no interest in learning about mange. Therefore, Sharon R temporarily took Destiny and the Black Lab pup (now named Drake) home. She cannot keep them long as she is too full already, but we had no other choice due to the safety of the pups (THANK YOU SHARON!!!).

Precious Destiny...she is the reason I stopped my car (the first stray that caught my eye)...saw the poor girl wandering around.


Most of the strays hang out on this corner lot because a very nice woman tries her best to feed them.

Can't you take me home???



Angel Angie meeting Destiny and Drake!

This is Drake. He is about 6 months old and super sweet too! Drake is currently in the hospital but is doing great. A HUGE thank you to my hubby for driving over 4 hours to pick Drake up in MS and bring him to the vet (on your day off too- you rock KC)! Drake was lethargic and not eating/drinking. Doc said he was VERY dehydrated and was FULL of hookworms and roundworms (likely tapeworms too) to the point that he required IV fluids and other meds. We have no idea yet how much that is going to cost but it is likely a couple hundred dollars... He will be at the vet clinic until Monday most likely. Thank you again Sharon for getting him "out of there" while we try to find him a home.
Drake and Destiny have no idea how lucky they are for finding a temporary refuge!

Drake is going to be gorgeous with a TLC!


When we spoke with a neighbor across the street from the "Kroger Dog", we asked if they knew of any puppies/dogs in need. Well...she did. Her precious dog, Sally, had 3 puppies left that needed homes.

This is Sally...how cute is she! She is about 2 years old or so according to her owner. The owner loves her but is not able to give her the home she deserves and cannot afford to spay her. She is very sweet girl. Currently living outside or under the trailer (free to breed with whatever male comes around...urgh).
Angie made fast friends with Sally! Angie you were so right when you remarked how "regal" Sally is!

This is probably my favorite picture of Sally- how precious.
Sally looks like a little fox here!

These are the 3 remaining puppies that Sally had (I shutter to think where the others have ended up....). They were living under the trailer and were INFESTED with fleas. They desperately need homes or rescue. Approximate age 7 weeks (she thinks they were born on August 5th).



The day we took most of these pictures, we were able to vaccinate , worm, and give flea/tick preventative and hw preventative to Destiny, Drake, Gidget, Lucy, and Hoppie (more on them later). It's a start so thank you Sharon for bringing all the "stuff" and thank you Angie for helping with the whole process (and of your hubby for watching over us)! I couldn't have done it without you! We could really use some more volunteers if anyone wants to help! Call Allie at 901-240-9848 or email allieot98@yahoo.com.