SHIH TZU BOYS GO TO THE VET!

On Saturday, all 4 Shih Tzu boys made their way back to the vet for a follow-up visit to see if their blood levels (iron especially) have improved. All 4 were checked out and received the "READY FOR ADOPTION" approval (pending their neuters of course).

Spanky, Rascal, Junior, and Frankie are all looking for homes (separately). They are all so precious and will look even better once they are groomed professionally (for some, once their hair grows back in). These 4 have been through some tough times and they deserve the best home possible.

If interested in any of these precious boys, please contact Allison at 901-240-9848 or allieot98@yahoo.com and I can get you in touch with Diana as well as provide an application. Below are some pictures taken during their visit to the vet clinic.

Spanky and Rascal on their way to the vet for a check-up!

Thanks Sharon for fostering Junior and Frankie and Diana for being their doggy angel!

Diana with Frankie...he is the one who nearly died due to severe anemia (caused by flea infestation and internal parasites), requiring a blood transfusion.

Precious Rascal- other than a heart murmur detected upon listening to his heart via stethoscope, this boy is completely healthy and ready for adoption! The vet does not think this will cause any problems for Rascal though :)

Frankie the survivor!

Spanky just waiting patiently...for nearly 3 hours :(

You can see the joy in Diana's face- she is definitely their angel (Spanky loves the attention)

Diana is trying to convince Rascal that he is going to be just fine!

I think he's not convinced yet...

Junior with that cute tongue (no it's not always like that- lol)

Frankie with his foster mommy, Sharon

Look at this precious face!

Frankie doesn't meet a stranger- he is a great cuddler too!

What a cutie!

Please consider donating even $5 toward their medical care. Diana has had to charge their vet bill (literally saving Frankie's life) and it remains over $1150!!! She cannot help any other dogs in need until this bill is brought to a more reasonable amount. Diana has sponsored an incredible amount of dogs in the last few years that I have known her. It would be nice for an angel like this to receive help when she needs it so that she can continue to be a saving grace to those that would not make it otherwise.

A huge thank you to Connie K for being the first (and hopefully not the only one) to donate toward their medical bill!

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION...GORGEOUS FAITH!

This is Faith. She is a gorgeous 3-4 year old yellow lab who really wants to be someone's companion. Faith was found in our neighbor's empty lot about a month ago...she could barely lift her head. The heat index was 112 or so that day. Our neighbor saw my husband Kevin in the yard and knew he would help. Kevin ran over there and literally scooped her up and brought her back to our house. Yes, just what we needed...another dog :)

These two pictures were taken a few days after Faith arrived.

Faith rested for about 30 minutes and began to come around. She started drinking and began to walk around the room about the time I arrived home. Within a few hours, Faith was able to eat some chicken and rice I had made. We knew she would be ok. Now off to the vet in a few days to have her checked out, vaccinated, etc.

We were completely overjoyed when we received the news that this girl is heartworm negative!!! I would have bet money that she was positive, but thankfully this is one bet I would be happy to lose! Faith has been with us about a month now and she is just a joy to be around. She is completely up-to-date on her shots and has been spayed. All she needs is a family.

Daddy poured on the affection early on so Faith would always know she is loved.

Faith is a fairly low- key girl, but enjoys playing fetch and can run very fast! She does jump on you, but only when she gets very excited (i.e., when I first get home from work, etc.). She is learning that she only gets affection if she sits and doesn't jump(we're still working on that part but she knows how to sit on command now). Faith is a devoted kind of pup...one that would NOT be happy alone in the yard or alone all day. She can be a bit needy right now, which is to be expected at this point (who knows where or what she came from).

Faith's upper and lower teeth are completely worn down in the front (the vet said she probably chewed on a crate or something...). Her other teeth (canines and molars, etc.) are completely normal so this will not pose a problem for her. She weighs 80 pounds now. When she arrived, she clearly had had puppies not too long beforehand (although she was completely dry at the time). No one knows what happened to them or whether she was "put out" when she was finished weaning them. Either way, we are lucky to have this girl.

Just look at this beauty!

Faith would LOVE to find a home with someone who has time to spend with her (at least a good part of the day). She currently sleeps on a doggy bed and does not require crating as long as you "puppy proof" the room (primarily remove trash cans that may contain food...she's a lab- lol). She has not chewed on anything at all. However, she has scratched the door a few times in the beginning and the window sill when she can see me outside with the other dogs. Because we have a dog that isn't so crazy about new female dogs, we have to separate them when we aren't home.

Sunbathing on a gorgeous day!

Faith just wants to be with everyone and doesn't understand why she can't. You will be the center of her world. She will follow you, making unbelievable eye contact. She is still learning boundaries as she can be a bit pushy with her attempts to attain affection (i.e., will nudge your arm to get you to pet her, etc.). This girl would do fantastic in dog training (wish I had time now...). She would make a wonderful therapy dog if she could conquer the no jumping thing. She has only has 2 bowel accidents (no urine) since she has been here and both times she whined to let me know, but I couldn't get to her in time. She is the greatest cuddler and would love nothing more than to lie next to you in bed or on the couch.

Do you want a cuddle buddy?

You can tell we really love her and think she is fantastic. If we didn't have so many dogs we would honestly keep her. She is going to attach to whomever adopts her so we would love for her to find her furever home soon. Please call Allison at 901-240-9848 if you'd like to fill out an application for her or would like to find out more information about her. Check out some more pictures of this cutie below:

Hugs from mommy- you can't help it when you meet her!

Always attentive

This is her "feel sorry for me" look...

Posing with daddy again

Watching football with daddy

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL RESCUE THANKS TO OUR NORTHERN FRIENDS!

These two wonderful ladies drove over 8 hours from Wisconsin to St. Louis to help save 5 more Mid-South furbabies! Linda (blue shirt) and Beth (red shirt) have been incredibly supportive over the past 2 years and have helped to save so many lives by their generosity, time, and effort. If we could just clone these two! A HUGE thank you to all of you who donated funds so that they could make this trip! As we all know, "rescue" is very expensive and the economy has really hindered rescue efforts due to the lack of donations. Check out some of the pictures from the rescue roadtrip today!

Sissy from the Osceola Animal Shelter says goodbye to precious Foxy. I know how much you and Paula loved this girl - you both took such great care of her! She will get a great home thanks to your efforts!

Leroy Brown from Wynne Friends of Animals hitched a ride along with Jade (formerly Tiara) from Forrest City Humane Society. Both of these sweeties are going to Aimee in Michigan to be fostered! Thank you Gail and Bobby as well as Lisa for meeting me so early!

Kisses for sweet Jade- if you met her you would understand why (she's a doll!)

Awww...who wouldn't love that face!

Amy with her adorable foster pup, Pebbie. Pebbie was one of the 5 abandoned Shih Tzu pups! She is headed to the Shih Tzu Rescue in Wisconsin (thanks Lois)! Amy has had nothing but nice things to say about this precious girl...we wish you the best Pebbie!

Jade with her foster mommy, Lisa! It is because of Lisa that this girl has the chance to find her furever home- foster parents are the BEST!

Katie found a new friend in Leroy Brown! I met my sister, Kelly, in Cape Girardeau, MO and these two would not stop playing on their potty break! Thanks again Kelly for always coming through!

Too cute!

If you meet Pebbie, you can't help but hold her! She was almost hairless 2 weeks ago and now it's already starting to come back!

Just adorable!

How cute is she!

Katie giving Leroy Brown a hug!

YES...still playing!

We don't think they ever used the restroom...just played!

Katie is so pretty in person!

Shy Foxy...I don't think it will take long for this girl to come out of her shell!

Oh yes...a familiar friend! These two came from the same shelter in Arkansas! Sissy and Paula would be so proud of you Foxy!

Finally Katie is tired!

Adios Kelly! Thanks again for meeting me!

Beth from Wisconsin- one of the doggy angels!

Loaded up again! Don't worry, today is the first day of the rest of your lives!

CHECK OUT SHIH TZU BROTHERS FRANKIE AND JUNIOR

Just look at how precious these brothers are! Frankie and Junior are 2 of the 5 Shih Tzu pups that were completely neglected and abandoned in an apartment a couple weeks ago. Thanks to their foster mommy, Sharon, in Memphis, these boys are living in luxury! Oh if we could just find more doggy angels like Sharon...

Look at Junior's precious smile!

Frankie is hoping to convince you to take him home!

Finally Frankie is living the life he is supposed to (even if it is just temporary)!

Is it just these dogs or Shih Tzus that like to kick their back legs out??? Sooo cute!