The DOG thread

[Jerome74911S]

[Baz]

One lucky nine-year old cattle dog mix named Varsha has brought a celebration to Muttville Senior Dog Rescue after she enabled them to reach a special milestone this week by being the 2,000th senior dog rescued since Muttville’s founding in 2007.

Varsha was found wandering the streets of Oakland, California. A good Samaritan coaxed her into their car and brought her to Oakland Animal Services, where she was given shelter. Covered in scabs with a large portion of her hair missing — and considered geriatric — Varsha was not going to be an easy case, so three days later, OAS’s rescue partner Martha Klein reached out to Muttville.

It was an auspicious moment not just for Varsha, but for Muttville: Varsha was Mutt 2K, the 2000th dog to be rescued by the senior dog group. She went to the vet and the groomer to begin taking care of her skin problem, and her spirit seemed to be healed almost overnight.

Muttville Executive Director and Founder Sherri Franklin said,

“…at first Varsha was shy and somewhat shut down but in only one day after arriving at Muttville, she started to blossom and we instantly saw the potential of a great new home for our 2,000th dog!”

And “how sweet she is” taking the cake in the sweetness category! To date, Varsha is healing beautifully in the loving care of her current foster family.

In their first year, Muttville rescued 27 senior dogs, aged 7 and older. Six short years later, Muttville’s “rescue reach” has grown to over 500 dogs annually — primarily with the help of many supporters and volunteers. Founder Sherry Franklin remarked on the milestone:

“Rescuing and adopting out 2,000 dogs shows that there are compassionate people willing to open their homes and give these wonderful dogs a new beginning. Our success reaching this milestone shows that people do love senior dogs and can see just how special a senior dog can be. We’re well on our way to continue the plight of rescuing these precious older dogs – and with the help of Muttville’s volunteers, foster families and donors, we will reach 3,000 in no time.”



Organization Dedicated to Senior Dogs Reveals 2,000th Dog Rescued | Life With Dogs

[Baz]

[Sunroof]

Meet Lilly our Sharpei rescue dog. She was found beaten up, bruised and terrifed at the young age of one year old by a co-worker near her home. Notices were passed out, attempts were made to find her owner, but we ended up adopting her and now three years later she has been a loyal and loving trusted family member. An incredibly tough breed, used to protect temples, farmers and families throughout China. She is very dedicated to family and a real sweetheart. She loves sailing to!

With a face like that, we had to name her LILLY!

[Baz]

Sunroof: Lily is a beautiful little girl! Looks like you guys were the ones being rescued!

Congrats and thanks for sharing - hope to more posts of your Lily girl.

[LeeH]

My wife went out to the garage to get something out of her trunk. As soon as the lid went up, the dog went in. Guess he's used to getting in the back of my van.

[R K T]

[Buckterrier]

Batman is even envious of these ears!

[Bill Douglas]

[Bill Douglas]

[911Rips]

Well, after a great 7.5 yrs finally lost my Dane Rudy, RIP big guy.

[azasadny]

So sorry to hear about your Rudy...

Here's our 6 year old Daisy in her favorite place (near the heat register)

[matt f]

911Rips,

My sincere condolences on the loss of Rudy.
He's beautiful!

Matt

[Rikao4]

sorry to hear this Rip..
he looks happy on 'his' couch...
sadly the big fellas don't stay as long as their short/small cousins..

Rika

[HHI944]

Originally Posted by R K T

It appears that ABS off is more effective in this instance, lol

[Buckterrier]

I'm so sorry to hear Paul. He was a handsome pup.

RIP Rudy

[mikesride]

Hey Rips....its tough for sure....just lost my best buddy of 12 years....crying shame. "Maggie The Healer" smartest dog I ever had the pleasure to share life with.

[Baz]

[yellowperil]

Well not a REAL border collie, a mutt, what we like to call a "Borderline Collie"

She's kinda pis*ed that I woke her up while she was dreamin' about sheep.

[Steve Carlton]

Not diggin' the hat...