Meet & Greet

4/27/13
Today is an exciting day - Poe has a meet and greet with his potential fur'ever family (in 2 hours). We are so excited for him and hope that it is a good match! If all goes well with Poe meeting the interested family and their dog, then tomorrow Poe-Poe will be leaving our family and joining another. He will be missed, but knowing that we were able to save him, and ultimately that the meet & greet today goes well and he'll live the rest of him life healthy, happy, and with a loving and caring family will give us ease in knowing he has a better life now.

Poe Update

4/22/13
This Saturday Poe's potential fur'ever home is coming for a 'meet and greet' and hopefully if all goes well they will pick him up Sunday to go home with them. When we originally got home with Poe from the shelter we saved him from, he was a shy, timid dog. Now that he is healthier, he is much happier, and has a lot more energy! Poe will be a wonderful addition to someone's family. I will admit, when Poe goes to his fur'ever home, I will miss his sweetness and he has a certain smell that I like.
P.S. I only had his lead on the post while taking the picture! Having four dogs outside and trying to take pictures was close to impossible (close, but do'able).

Ripken Update

4/22/13
Ripken is doing much-much better! He is this big teddy bear that just wants to cuddle - he might actually think that he's a lapdog (but at 6 months - he's already too big). We have been letting his lead go and he loves to run around out back with our dogs. He is pretty good to listen too (especially when there are treats and a ball to keep him focused). He just wants to be a part of a family. If you are interested e-mail Rainbowtails@hotmail.com for an application.

Regal Rip

4/16/13
Ripken seems to think he is a lap dog in a St. Bernard body! He makes me laugh though and that is what I love about him. When he is playing with his pal puppy A'ella they always seem to fall off of the couch or off the bed. It doesn't faze him either, he keeps on keepin' on. Today we introduced peanut butter in the Kongs and he was in love!! Even when the peanut butter was all gone, he carried the toy around and kept trying to give it to me like "here, more please." We are still working on his counter surfing, the big boy is  crazy over food! He can't seem to get enough - guess he is a growing boy. He still enjoys playing ball outside and wants to be included in everything.

Princess A'ella

4/16/13
If I could talk my boyfriend into it - I would definitely want to keep this baby girl. She is so precious. Her only downfalls are that she's not quite housebroken (yet! she's making great progress though) and she isn't crate trained (her cry is pitiful). I feel like she has already grown so much in the short time that we have had her here. She is a lot of fun outside, she loves chasing the soccer ball and she is so curious - today she was very interested in big ole' bumble bees. She is so smart and picks up on schedules really quickly. When we were coming inside today her lead got away from me, but she listened very well and went right to the front door, she knew exactly where she was going, like "follow me!" She is dominant over the other boys though and today she got a little too fresh and I had to send some of the dogs to doggie time-out - it happens.

Poe-Poe

4/16/13

Sly like a fox I tell ya'! I adore this gentlemen, but in the past two days he's managed to ruin some of my clothes, chew the box spring corner of our bed, and I found out that he's not as house-broken as I thought he was. He is still a sweetheart though - and any family would be so lucky to have him. I know with the right placement he would flourish in a more positive way. It is too hard with four dogs (two of them being active puppies) and trying to train and discipline - I am definitely not Cesar Millan (The Dog Whisperer). I keep watching his shows though, hoping that his knowledge will click in my brain and that I really could help these dogs. We saved their lives and are showing them (attempting to show them) how to live within a loving home. I love watching him get excited when playing with the other three dogs (one being my own personal pet) he will hop back and forth, so adorable. If you are interested in Poe (who knows his name as Poe-Poe) e-mail Rainbowtails@hotmail.com.

Ripken the Retriever

4/12/13
Ripken (like his namesake) would make an amazing 3rd baseman. He loves to pounce and chase a ball and

Ripken is dreaming of pop-up balls

he does really well with bringing it back too. This gentle giant has made a lot of progress since he has arrived here, in less than a week! He picked up on the command to 'sit' rather quickly. He was food aggressive when he arrived and I had to feed him in his crate. Then two days later I was letting him eat in the room while touching all over him and letting the dogs come in. When he would start to 'warn' them, I would redirect him that his behavior was not appropriate (if you watch the Dog Whisperer - then you know what I mean). Then I put his lead about 15ft from where the other dogs eat their food (we have been feeding them twice daily). Last night I was brave and let Ripken eat in the kitchen, he did well. He did well again this morning, this evening was a challenge. I have full faith that this lovable guy will learn his manners in no time. My dog has really helped referee his foster brothers and sister. Another great accomplishment Ripken has made was his jealousy factor, I think he really just needed discipline (loving but firm) and guidance (structure and communication). He needed to understand that his behavior was not appropriate and was not going to be tolerated. He just needs lots of love, but someone that won't let him walk all over them either. I love them all, but this big guy has a special place in my heart <3 p="">Until next time or the next... dream ~ K.E.Nowinsky