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Tales of Freedom...
Dani's Free! (a letter from her foster mom)
As I watched Dani set foot on the grass for the first time I was amazed at
her expression. She sniffed, ran, stopped looked around, sat and listened.
It was as if she was totally amazed that all this existed. Her little face
held an expression of wonder. The many years she had spent in a 3' X 4'
wooden box had not awarded her the opportunity to experience a gentle
breeze, the morning dew, or the softness of grass under her feet. I
watched her little head tilt from side to side as she became aware of the
different sounds. Although she has limited sight in one eye and is blind in
the other, she sat looking and listening not with fear but with curiosity. Her
feet are large for her size and flattened, when I asked the Vet why they
were this way he said because she has been on a solid flat surface all her
life. Her rescuer told of the 3' X 4' wooden box these mill dogs were kept
in, that explains it all. Dani has not let her past fill her with fear, she loves
being held, she loves being with you, she is such a little "love muffin". Dani
will be seeing a ophthalmologist vet soon to assess her left eye. She is
only a little over 10 lbs. And has to put on a couple of pounds before the
vet feels she can safely be spayed and have her dental. She has no
concept of good potty manners yet but we will be working on that. Dani is
looking for a lap to sit in and someone to love her and spoil her like she so
deserves. If you have questions about her you can email me -
bonnie1322@yahoo.com .
her expression. She sniffed, ran, stopped looked around, sat and listened.
It was as if she was totally amazed that all this existed. Her little face
held an expression of wonder. The many years she had spent in a 3' X 4'
wooden box had not awarded her the opportunity to experience a gentle
breeze, the morning dew, or the softness of grass under her feet. I
watched her little head tilt from side to side as she became aware of the
different sounds. Although she has limited sight in one eye and is blind in
the other, she sat looking and listening not with fear but with curiosity. Her
feet are large for her size and flattened, when I asked the Vet why they
were this way he said because she has been on a solid flat surface all her
life. Her rescuer told of the 3' X 4' wooden box these mill dogs were kept
in, that explains it all. Dani has not let her past fill her with fear, she loves
being held, she loves being with you, she is such a little "love muffin". Dani
will be seeing a ophthalmologist vet soon to assess her left eye. She is
only a little over 10 lbs. And has to put on a couple of pounds before the
vet feels she can safely be spayed and have her dental. She has no
concept of good potty manners yet but we will be working on that. Dani is
looking for a lap to sit in and someone to love her and spoil her like she so
deserves. If you have questions about her you can email me -
bonnie1322@yahoo.com .
| The above letter is from the foster mom of Dani, a tiny pug rescued from a Lancaster County PA puppy mill along with 18 other dogs. On the day they were rescued, most of these dogs were vomiting up pieces of wood. Were they being fed wood chips? Or were they trying to chew their way out of the 3 X 4 wooden boxes they spent their entire lives in? Please, tell Dani's story to all you can. Tell about the box. Tell about her eyes. Tell about how very precious she is...please. We can not be silent anymore....the story of these dogs needs to be told. If you are interested in experiencing a miracle like Dani yourself, please consider becoming an A Tail to Tell, Inc., foster home. The more we have, the more dogs like Dani we can save. Please take a moment and visit our "A Foster Mom Speaks" page, and to check out our foster application at "Foster Application" |
July 22, 2006
Hi Deb and Cindy:
Today was a great day or most of it was. All those pups welcomed to freedom. Tonight they sleep free.
Little Liberty is such a beauty. I look forward to seeing some pictures of her as she grows up. I'm sending
you some pictures of the little/big pug we took to Linda today. We put her down on the grass and she had
quite a load to dump. She ran around on the grass grinning from ear to ear with that tongue hanging out.
She laid down for a belly rub and just looked around as if to say "I like it". She has such a personality, what
a love she is.
Thank you both for all you do for these pups, where would they be without you. The groomer was
awesome and how great was it to get them free of those binding mats. That poor little poodle so bound up
he couldn't move the one leg, what a sin.
Thank you for the beautiful gifts. I love them, the dog is so cute!!!!
It's getting late but I wanted to send you the pictures. Talk to you later.
Warm regards,
Bonnie
Hi Deb and Cindy:
Today was a great day or most of it was. All those pups welcomed to freedom. Tonight they sleep free.
Little Liberty is such a beauty. I look forward to seeing some pictures of her as she grows up. I'm sending
you some pictures of the little/big pug we took to Linda today. We put her down on the grass and she had
quite a load to dump. She ran around on the grass grinning from ear to ear with that tongue hanging out.
She laid down for a belly rub and just looked around as if to say "I like it". She has such a personality, what
a love she is.
Thank you both for all you do for these pups, where would they be without you. The groomer was
awesome and how great was it to get them free of those binding mats. That poor little poodle so bound up
he couldn't move the one leg, what a sin.
Thank you for the beautiful gifts. I love them, the dog is so cute!!!!
It's getting late but I wanted to send you the pictures. Talk to you later.
Warm regards,
Bonnie
July 23, 2006
I have named her Grace, or Gracie. She is a doll, and I hope she can have some good time after
spending her life in that awful puppy mill. I don't think she has a lower jaw, and that would
explain why she has no teeth and her tongue hangs out. Her breathing is labored, but despite
all that, she has a lot of energy and is a happy girl. She gets along fine with my other dogs. I let
her sleep in a crate last night, because my other new pug, Leland, kept bothering her (ie,
humping her) because although he is 13, he is unneutered, and is one horny boy! (I couldn't get
a neutering appt. until 8/8) She enjoys going outside and exploring every square inch of my
house. Her life really started yesterday, and everything is new and exciting for her. She is an
absolute angel, and thank you and the other folks in the group for saving her life. I know she
would not have survived much longer if she stayed where she was.
Linda
I have named her Grace, or Gracie. She is a doll, and I hope she can have some good time after
spending her life in that awful puppy mill. I don't think she has a lower jaw, and that would
explain why she has no teeth and her tongue hangs out. Her breathing is labored, but despite
all that, she has a lot of energy and is a happy girl. She gets along fine with my other dogs. I let
her sleep in a crate last night, because my other new pug, Leland, kept bothering her (ie,
humping her) because although he is 13, he is unneutered, and is one horny boy! (I couldn't get
a neutering appt. until 8/8) She enjoys going outside and exploring every square inch of my
house. Her life really started yesterday, and everything is new and exciting for her. She is an
absolute angel, and thank you and the other folks in the group for saving her life. I know she
would not have survived much longer if she stayed where she was.
Linda
July 28, 2006
Grace is doing well--she is still coughing, but she has no trouble at all eating--typical pug behavior
alright! I feed her Evo, which is a very high quality dry food made by the Innova folks that comes in
small pellets, and I mix it with canned Chicken Soup for the Dog Lovers Soul. She inhales her food
just like the rest of the pugs, and she is right there in the kitchen begging with my others for her forkful
of dog food in the a.m. when I give out pills. She is one of the gang and gets along with everyone.
Yesterday, I did have to take her back to the vet because her left front paw became extremely swollen
and painful. I didn't get Dr. Morin, but her husband was there; he put her on an antibiotic and told me
to soak it twice a day in Epsom Salts, and it is much better today. I'm not sure if that is the same foot
that she had the blood blister on, but that had broken and seemingly dried up even before my Monday
night vet visit. Her feet in general are in bad shape--I guess from spending her life walking on
wire--but hopefully they will improve with time.
I think her blood work was ok, but I have to talk to Dr. Morin in more detail--that was her husband's
initial impression yesterday. So I guess she is a go ahead to get spayed. I will let you know.
I just checked her for tatoos and she doesn't have any markings.
But Grace is a very, very sweet dog, and I am glad that I will be able to spoil her for awhile until she
gets adopted----and if she doesn't get adopted---she will just join my household and I will give her the
best life I can.
Grace is doing well--she is still coughing, but she has no trouble at all eating--typical pug behavior
alright! I feed her Evo, which is a very high quality dry food made by the Innova folks that comes in
small pellets, and I mix it with canned Chicken Soup for the Dog Lovers Soul. She inhales her food
just like the rest of the pugs, and she is right there in the kitchen begging with my others for her forkful
of dog food in the a.m. when I give out pills. She is one of the gang and gets along with everyone.
Yesterday, I did have to take her back to the vet because her left front paw became extremely swollen
and painful. I didn't get Dr. Morin, but her husband was there; he put her on an antibiotic and told me
to soak it twice a day in Epsom Salts, and it is much better today. I'm not sure if that is the same foot
that she had the blood blister on, but that had broken and seemingly dried up even before my Monday
night vet visit. Her feet in general are in bad shape--I guess from spending her life walking on
wire--but hopefully they will improve with time.
I think her blood work was ok, but I have to talk to Dr. Morin in more detail--that was her husband's
initial impression yesterday. So I guess she is a go ahead to get spayed. I will let you know.
I just checked her for tatoos and she doesn't have any markings.
But Grace is a very, very sweet dog, and I am glad that I will be able to spoil her for awhile until she
gets adopted----and if she doesn't get adopted---she will just join my household and I will give her the
best life I can.
Here is Petunia Blossom - 'Tuna for short. She had a bad uterine infection - and her uterus was
hanging out of her body. After surgery and 3 days in the hospital, she is now with her foster mommies,
Cindy and Deb. The best news (other than that she is free at last!) is that she will soon be going to
her forever home! Miss Petunia Blossom has been adopted by Christina! Congratulations to all!
hanging out of her body. After surgery and 3 days in the hospital, she is now with her foster mommies,
Cindy and Deb. The best news (other than that she is free at last!) is that she will soon be going to
her forever home! Miss Petunia Blossom has been adopted by Christina! Congratulations to all!
The pug is living proof that God has a sense of humor.
--Margot Kaufman, American writer
--Margot Kaufman, American writer
And in case you thought we just rescued pugs....read on...
Say hello to Gilda. Gilda was actually rescued on July 21st. There were so many
dogs to get on the 22nd, and thankfully a few were released the night before. Gilda
tried to bite her rescuer. But she soon found out why! There was definitely a higher
power involved in Gilda's rescue. Because the night she won her freedom, she gave
birth to a tiny baby! Liberty was born into freedom! How awesome is that! If she had
been held until the 22nd, would she have been released? Or would the miller have
kept mom and baby?
dogs to get on the 22nd, and thankfully a few were released the night before. Gilda
tried to bite her rescuer. But she soon found out why! There was definitely a higher
power involved in Gilda's rescue. Because the night she won her freedom, she gave
birth to a tiny baby! Liberty was born into freedom! How awesome is that! If she had
been held until the 22nd, would she have been released? Or would the miller have
kept mom and baby?
July 28, 2006
Liberty at 1 week old!
Liberty at 1 week old!
Isn't she just adorable :-). Or isn't he just adorable ???? Haven't picked her/him up yet
but Gilda bounces up and down and wags her tail when I go in to feed her now. I also
can sit and talk to her and she looks pretty friendly. She is so beautiful!! She is the
best mother too.
~ Joy
but Gilda bounces up and down and wags her tail when I go in to feed her now. I also
can sit and talk to her and she looks pretty friendly. She is so beautiful!! She is the
best mother too.
~ Joy
Liberty at 2 weeks old: It's a boy! Gilda finally let Joy pick up this precious baby.
Gilda is also letting her foster mom pet her.
Gilda is also letting her foster mom pet her.
I had thrown the little stuffed grey
dog in to the room thinking Gilda
might play with it but she put it into
Libertys bed of the day (it changes
regularly. ) I took that one when she
was eating but she rushed right
back into the bed. ~ Joy
dog in to the room thinking Gilda
might play with it but she put it into
Libertys bed of the day (it changes
regularly. ) I took that one when she
was eating but she rushed right
back into the bed. ~ Joy
July 28th
Wanted to give you an update on the four Shih Tzu's.
George and Grace:
George loves his butt scratched. He has finally realized that he doesn't have to keep going in
circles and he loves to run!!!
Grace - she's the little girl with the one eye. After three days, she has finally realized that
being held is a wonderful thing and she just melts in your arms. I suspect she has some type
of nerve damage in rear legs which we are having checked out on Monday.
Cindy Lu - Has picked up on housetraining like a pro. She loves to be held and follows her
foster mom everywhere she goes. She also has a big sister, Greta, a JRT who is her best
friend.
Roxy - (who I suspect is older - maybe 7 or 8) is doing well and is a happy girl. She walks
around smiling. She still gets very nervous if you try to pick her up - she has puddle and poop
releases as soon as you touch her, but I really think she will come around in time.
Everyone is scheduled for spay/neutering, shots and wormings next week and our vet is going
to see what he can with what little teeth they have.
They are all doing great and we're thrilled to have them!! You did good!!
By the way, the photo show is just awesome. We posted it on our site and we're getting lots
of positive responses. I, myself, have watched it now about four times and have ruined four
sets of contacts from crying but what the hell.
Also note - that your camera lens needs adjusting - my ass is not that big. It just can't be!!
Take care, Dianne
Wanted to give you an update on the four Shih Tzu's.
George and Grace:
George loves his butt scratched. He has finally realized that he doesn't have to keep going in
circles and he loves to run!!!
Grace - she's the little girl with the one eye. After three days, she has finally realized that
being held is a wonderful thing and she just melts in your arms. I suspect she has some type
of nerve damage in rear legs which we are having checked out on Monday.
Cindy Lu - Has picked up on housetraining like a pro. She loves to be held and follows her
foster mom everywhere she goes. She also has a big sister, Greta, a JRT who is her best
friend.
Roxy - (who I suspect is older - maybe 7 or 8) is doing well and is a happy girl. She walks
around smiling. She still gets very nervous if you try to pick her up - she has puddle and poop
releases as soon as you touch her, but I really think she will come around in time.
Everyone is scheduled for spay/neutering, shots and wormings next week and our vet is going
to see what he can with what little teeth they have.
They are all doing great and we're thrilled to have them!! You did good!!
By the way, the photo show is just awesome. We posted it on our site and we're getting lots
of positive responses. I, myself, have watched it now about four times and have ruined four
sets of contacts from crying but what the hell.
Also note - that your camera lens needs adjusting - my ass is not that big. It just can't be!!
Take care, Dianne
| - George posing like a pro! |
| Grace |
| Roxy |
| Cindy Lou |
Update on 3 of the cockers that were rescued...
I took the pups to Austin vet where we worked on the chocolate and white girl for a bit
trying to make her comfortable. Those nails were two to three inches long. We named
her Hope, while the little buff girl is Lindy and the handsome boy is Hennessey.
Lindy is the more outgoing of the two and loves her food. Overall, she is in good
shape. The other two are not so lucky. We found out this morning that Hennessey's
corneas are so scarred that he has little if any vision. We'll go ahead and get him
neutered this week and have the cherry eyes fixed and then get him to Dr. Corcoran,
the doggie opthamologist. We all need to keep our fingers crossed that she will be
able to help him.
Under all of little Hope's hair we found that one of her ears is two to three inches
shorter then the other and it appears that her ear was cut off. The vet described it as a
butcher job where someone used a knife or scissors to cut off her ear. There is also a
possibility that little Hope is pregnant although the vet can't confirm yet. Poor little girl
doesn't need this too. I am so glad you decided to bring her along with the other two.
Thanks for the pictures, we want to use them on our site as "before"
pictures. I will keep you posted on their progress.
Thanks so much for saving these three precious souls.
Karen
trying to make her comfortable. Those nails were two to three inches long. We named
her Hope, while the little buff girl is Lindy and the handsome boy is Hennessey.
Lindy is the more outgoing of the two and loves her food. Overall, she is in good
shape. The other two are not so lucky. We found out this morning that Hennessey's
corneas are so scarred that he has little if any vision. We'll go ahead and get him
neutered this week and have the cherry eyes fixed and then get him to Dr. Corcoran,
the doggie opthamologist. We all need to keep our fingers crossed that she will be
able to help him.
Under all of little Hope's hair we found that one of her ears is two to three inches
shorter then the other and it appears that her ear was cut off. The vet described it as a
butcher job where someone used a knife or scissors to cut off her ear. There is also a
possibility that little Hope is pregnant although the vet can't confirm yet. Poor little girl
doesn't need this too. I am so glad you decided to bring her along with the other two.
Thanks for the pictures, we want to use them on our site as "before"
pictures. I will keep you posted on their progress.
Thanks so much for saving these three precious souls.
Karen
| New Baby pictures! Scroll down to follow little Sir Liberty's progress! |
From: "Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue" Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2007 20:33:09 -0500 I've been meaning to email you with updates. The furkids are all doing well but we have a remarkable twist to the "happily ever after" story for one of the girls. One of our breeder friends who shows bassets and volunteers for Tri-State, had a litter of pups about a week or so before we got the four bassets. Tragically, the mom, Taloolah, only 2 1/2 years old, died in labor and left her four pups as orphans. The owner was bottle feeding them and they were doing OK, but they were hoping to find a lactating female who might take to the pups and start nursing them. Enter Amelia, the female we got from you who had the litter eight weeks ago. After getting the dogs checked out medically and wormed, the vet said that she was safe to be with the pups and to give it a try, since she still had milk. We transported her to New York and when she got there, she jumped into the whelping box and started cleaning the pups! She's been nursing the pups and is apparently being a good "second momma" to the orphan babies. She's eating well, getting a good quality food and lots of TLC. We all think that Amelia was meant to come to Tri-State to take care of the puppies - it was just so perfect. It's possible that the owner of the pups will end up falling in love with Amelia and adopting her. If not, she'll stay with her as a foster until we get her placed into her forever home. The four bassets are all so sweet. We have an adoptive home, one of our volunteers, who will be taking the other two girls, Meadow and Buttercup. And we should be able to place Fulton easily. I've attached photos of all of them. They look so much better after baths and some love and care. We'll keep you posted. Thanks again for trusting us with them. Sandy and Bob |
