Jacki, BPO is one of my quiet places that I can come to and relax and enjoy - I dont always get to post- but I read the posts- usually from my phone-
Viking Lady
I pull dogs from shelters mostly, I get them spayed/neutered and wormed, up to date on thier shots and all too often treated for heartworms. I pulled an pyr/anatolian last week and there was a boxer in the next cage over, going to the euth room, so I took her as well, and I know very little about boxers, mostly I am just not a strong person when there is a dog facing death.
I know that I cant save them all,but I am doing what I can.
Yesterday I got a call about 2 pyrs- they were going to be gassed within 3 hours- I was able to get some people on the phone- I went and got the dogs and now they are safe with another group. This is how my day goes, I dont plan these things, they just happen and change the course of my day.
We have a petfinder site and we have everyone complete an application, then references are checked and home visits are made and if we get to that point we then make sure that before the final decision is made, that it is a good fit. We have been successful in most placements.
As far as how I got the pup to New Hampshire? He was in a shelter in Tennesse and after working with another rescue group to get him pulled and to a vet, we paid a Professional transport to get him to New Hampshire.
I also will fly a dog to a new adoptive home once the home has been approved to adopt the dog.
I am also attending different events most weekends and that is a lot of fun. I have met a family who adopted a pyr from me and the oldest daughter is a girl scout- so we are also working with that girl scout troop at some of our events. The girls are great, they love to walk the dogs, brush them and give them love- the dogs love the attention. Its a win-win.
Jacki,
I am hoping that since tomorrow is going to be nice weather, I can get some pics. It rained her last week and the dogs played wrestle mania in the mud. Bath time is on the list of things to do this week.