tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44543045154334759782024-03-21T15:45:23.465-04:00Dog Days at MABCRSarah HBIChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16065906429636009594noreply@blogger.comBlogger698125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454304515433475978.post-66641699082266467422018-04-10T10:52:00.001-04:002018-04-10T10:52:32.060-04:00In Memory: Emmy Kaake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here we meet again, with heavy hearts. We are sad to write we lost our baby girl Nell on Monday, 9/11. She had a massive stroke on Saturday and went into total paralysis. Nothing could be done except to let her go to be with her Big Sis. I spent all day Sunday until it was time to go to bed just lying with Nellie loving her and keeping her hydrated, knowing full well what the inevitable outcome would be come <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_518433342" style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(204, 204, 204); position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Monday</span></span> morning. We laid her to rest at approximately <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_518433343" style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(204, 204, 204); position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">9:30 am</span></span>.<u></u><u></u></div>
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She was a beautiful and loving girl and we will miss her terribly. After the pain of losing Scooch had passed, Nellie blossomed (no more need to be jealous!), and ate up all the love we gave her. We know Scooch wanted her Baby Sister back and now they are together.<u></u><u></u></div>
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WOW, I just took the time to read my email I sent to you last year (below) regarding Scoochy and noted ironically how the dates coincided. Scooch and Nell were truly connected. (editor's note - Scooch passed 11 September 2016)<u></u></div>
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As you can imagine, we are completely devastated. The house is too quiet, no one to say goodbye to in the mornings and no one to greet us at the end of the day. My prayer is that the girls will be in heaven waiting for us when it’s our time to join them. God bless you, Baby Mamu! Play in peace!!<u></u><u></u></div>
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** For those of you who know me, Nell is my Grace's littermate, so passings such as this, remind us all how precious the old age of our dear friends is. ~ Sarah</div>
Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01601679315524970013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454304515433475978.post-11300935787406680762016-11-25T08:56:00.000-05:002016-11-25T08:56:18.664-05:00Adoption Update: Beagan!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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He's now about 9 years old, but still has the go-go-go of a MUCH younger dog! He's the most wonderful companion, is silly and sweet, and is of course, super smart. He's a trick dog, and is surprisingly well known in our little town. He's been featured on television with my husband Eric, performs every year to support a local pet therapy organization, and is jokingly referred to as the mayor of our neighborhood. </div>
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We have a beautiful wooded park nearby with loose leash laws, so he gets lots of time every day to run around and be a dog in a natural setting. He's not super interested in many other dogs and is usually afraid of cats, haha. He's learned how act around small children, though I don't think he likes the littlest ones much <img alt="😉" data-goomoji="1f609" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f609" style="margin: 0px 0.2ex; max-height: 24px; vertical-align: middle;" /> (we don't have children of our own). He loves to play tug, be chased, and fetch the ball. He is very spoiled, but hopefully in a healthy way! Thank you so much for bringing us together!!</div>
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I wanted to give you an update on Junior (Newt). He is the absolute love of our lives, along with his brother Bo of course. We can not imagine life without him anymore and he spends all day, everyday with us. My older dog Bo NEVER played with any of my foster dogs, and as I type this, he and Junior are wrestling at my feet. They love to race around the yard and play frisbee. They love each other. Everyone compliments me on how well trained Junior is already, he is so smart! He knows sit, stay, lay down, come, paw left and right, spin, and we are working on roll over and fetch. He rarely has accidents in the house, and only chews on his toys. </div>
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He went to his first puppy class today which he absolutely loved. He loved playing with all the other dogs, meeting new people, and playing on big toys. He loves rides in the car and coming to work with me. His vet appointments have been going well. He has been microchipped, had all puppy shots, rabies shot and is being vaccinated for Lyme because of where we live. He is on Nex guard and Heartguard already. </div>
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Back in late summer of 2008 we adopted a beautiful dog named Sawyer. He came to MABCR from West Virginia. Sawyer was a mix of Border Collie and a Sheep Guardian Dog – Probably Bernese Mountain. I send you this email as Sawyer passed away today. He was diagnosed with a terminal Nasal Carcinoma in May.<u></u><u></u></div>
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I'd always wanted a split faced dog and MABCR had one. But Sarah insisted I look at Moss instead. As I recall, her words were something along these lines: "He's a maniac and if you don't take him, whoever does will strangle him with their bare hands." (editor's note: Ilene is paraphrasing :) )</div>
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Moss grew up but he never grew old. He developed self-control but never stopped being silly. He placed in some sheepdog trials but he really excelled in the obedience ring, winning multiple High in Trial awards with performances that awed spectators and garnered comments like "I think he's splendid!" and "Damn, that dog is having fun!"<br />
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<br />Moss ran and swam miles with us, flung himself off countless docks in pursuit of his flippy, joined us on a cross-country drive, demo-ed for my training business, and loved to ride on my paddleboard. He did it all with gusto and verve. So many times I wished I had his optimism, his good cheer and yes, just a wee bit of his impulsive silliness.<br /><br />My Mossaboo now sleeps outside my bedroom door. I though he'd rather be there than anywhere else. We planted an azalea bush and I expect it to be a riot of color.<div>
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01601679315524970013noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454304515433475978.post-46799439259423333442016-05-30T12:04:00.001-04:002016-05-30T12:06:09.664-04:00On Our Way! Travels With Polly<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkK0G0e4QSufrJ2Q6qf9_wcbsSImjGqncqFzn-uhxCGrbzqp-Hi-RyQYfKT9ji64eTI5azfMvw70XZB_I7Owfc4y-FfpHKF3iupZY4mWeJD39lS8wp5eV0sYO8pSqDPugWbbSo8iYHOcY/s1600/VIP+Loaded.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkK0G0e4QSufrJ2Q6qf9_wcbsSImjGqncqFzn-uhxCGrbzqp-Hi-RyQYfKT9ji64eTI5azfMvw70XZB_I7Owfc4y-FfpHKF3iupZY4mWeJD39lS8wp5eV0sYO8pSqDPugWbbSo8iYHOcY/s320/VIP+Loaded.JPG" title="" width="240" /></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Hi Sarah,</span><br />
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We are well on our way to CA. Polly says hello! Here are a few photos and a couple of videos which I hope you'll be able to view. Polly insisted on being the first item of luggage loaded into the car--there she is in her crate all ready to go (we had to convince her that we weren't leaving for another couple of hours). We spent last night at a KOA campground--that's us on the porch swing. And then today we found an amazing dog-friendly spot, Elk Meadow Open Space Park. Lots of dog-friendly hiking trails, a lovely cool stream to splash in, and a large fenced-in area with rocks and trees and things to scramble over. </div>
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As Mid-Atlantic Border Collie Rescue (MABCR) looks forward to its eighteenth (!!!) year of rescue, I am proud at how far we have come. At the same time, I feel challenged at how many miles we have yet to go.<br />
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In its first year of operation, MABCR rescued four dogs, but with your help through the years, we have rescued and re-homed more than 1,700 Border Collies, Border Collie mixes, and other worthy dogs that have come our way—as well as the occasional cat, goat, and miniature horse! <br />
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You see, each and every dog that passes through our rescue is a great save, and every dog rehomed gives us the joy and hope to reach out to the next one that needs help. (We also love that the dogs we place change our adopters’ lives for the better!)<br />
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This year's highlights include: <br />
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<li>Lady, a bilaterally deaf dog who was misunderstood in her previous home. Understandable since it took us several months to uncover this sweet girl was unable to hear.</li>
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Each and every animal is a great save. Each pup is special. Each forever home is special. The relationship that consequently grows between a newly rehomed dog and their new humans is very special. <br />
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Your commitment to MABCR has helped make each and every one of them possible. Every dollar donated supports our dogs and helps to keep them comfortable until we are able to find the appropriate home for them. <br />
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In 2015, through incredible support from a donor, we were able to raise the funds (through a matching challenge) to install additional fencing to protect our rescue guests. All of our rescues have benefited from a safe, securely fenced play area.<br />
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<img src="file:///C:/Users/Sarah/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image006.png" />Projects scheduled for 2016 include repairing the doors in our kennel building, as well as replacing some of our old gates with new, stronger, safer gates, in addition, we would like to add outdoor lighting to allow dogs to be walked and exercised after dark during the long dark months of winter. Volunteers are lined up to tackle this hard work—three groups of students are scheduled to come to the farm this winter via our Break Away [<a href="http://www.alternativebreaks2013.org/about/">http://www.alternativebreaks2013.org/about/</a>] program.<br />
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These are ambitious goals, but achievable ones, if we all work together.<br />
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we can accomplish these vital goals together, and provide essential supplies that will benefit all the dogs that we care for in 2016 and beyond. Your continued financial support will help us continue on our mission to change the lives of our dogs with the simplest of ingredients. Thank you for helping MABCR save and enrich the lives of so many deserving Border Collies.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.32px;">He was many things, including the official Surfer </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.32px;">Dude Border Collie, a certified Therapy Dog, wonderful family member, great all-around dog, and perhaps the worst car-rider I have ever encountered. (What other dog has made a long-term MABCR volunteer contemplate tossing h</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.32px;">im off the Chesapeake Bay Bridge during a transport?) </span><br />
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October 2012 I found a large tumor in his anal gland and he was given two weeks to live. Thankfully I got a second opinion, some good advice and listened to my gut and decided to go for the surgery which was a success. Hopefully he might have another 8 to 10 months. Thanks to Dr. Barbour and Yellow Springs Veterinary Clinic he had three more great years. It was nothing short of a miracle.</div>
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I adopted Tucker from the Mid Atlantic Border Collie Rescue on Sept. 8, 2001. I headed up to his foster in White Hall, MD with a friend to meet him on that <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_484185008" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday</span></span>. When we got there, he was running around barking like a mad dog trying to chase the horses in the pasture. Adrienne said “you’re not going to take that dog are you?” and I said “yes I am”. He was 10 months old. He loved loved loved his big sister Scout who I had just adopted in July. He was smart and energetic and the epitome of a Border Collie. My neighbors said “you’re not going to keep that dog are you?” and I said “yes I am!” After lots of training, exercise and love, a year later those same people were telling me what a great dog he was. Terri Hoopengartner, you were his first trainer and I think you were pretty partial to him because he was a herding dog. He was a superstar in class. You were also there at the emergency vet when I had to bring in him after his 2012 surgery because my power was out due to Hurricane Sandy.</div>
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Tucker was bold, brave, smart, a lover, sensitive, and sometimes a total shithead and that is why I loved him. He had “the eye”. He never hurt another creature in his entire life, unlike Scout, who was a killer of all things small. Watch out mice, bunnies and baby birds. Once Tucker caught a low flying dove in his mouth and no one was more surprise the was. You should have seen the look on his face. I told him to put it down and he did and it flew away unharmed. I feel so sad for my cat Rogue. She loved Scout and they used to hunt together. When Scout passed she latched onto Tucker. There were times he found it hard to take a step in the yard because she kept head-butting him. He would lick her face and ears until she was a soggy mess. I don’t know what poor Rogue will do now. Remy just has no use for her.</div>
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My favorite Tucker memory is from December, 2003. My boyfriend at the time had a big black lab and on a really warm day before Christmas we all went over to Harper’s Ferry to hike on the tow path. Owen had to carry Tucker up and over that bridge because he was afraid of it (you can see below to the river and it is pretty scary). Owen had put flashing bicycle lights on Mike’s halter and I just thought it was the funniest thing ever. I laughed until I cried. We hiked for hours and the dogs swam and had a great time. Hours later we piled back into the car and drove home exhausted. We had to take a pit stop along the way because Tucker drinks water when he swims so I had to let him out to go potty. Then the dogs slept the rest of the way home. These memories are how I will honor Tucker - the greatest dog that God ever put on this earth.</div>
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I really couldn’t have asked for more (even though of course I want to). God gave me three extra years and Tucker was happy and healthy until those last couple of hours when he wasn’t. He was a true miracle. I will miss him more than I can say.</div>
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If anyone would like to make a donation to MABCR in Tucker’s memory you may do so at <a href="http://www.mabcr.org/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://www.mabcr.org</a>.</div>
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Godspeed Tuckerman and I will see you again some day. Have an awesome time over the bridge with Scout and Albus.<br />
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01601679315524970013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454304515433475978.post-57277440662686267562015-10-22T11:38:00.000-04:002015-10-22T11:38:28.459-04:00Adoption Update: Ray and Malcolm!<div style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;">
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His favorite time is sheep time. Although we’re working within the constraints of a tiny field and number of sheep, he’s doing well. He’s a soft dog and we’re taking it slow and careful, but he’s gaining confidence. He can now peel them out of a stall or corner, and really enjoys holding them off the exhaust gate for me. He’s so proud of himself when he achieves something he wasn’t sure he could do and thrives on teamwork and accomplishing a goal.</div>
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Just recently the light bulb started coming on regarding driving. I try and set up situations where it makes sense for him and he’s getting it now. Let’s say he has his learner’s permit;-). We’re just doing very short little distances but he’s working off the heads and gaining understanding. It’s opened up more opportunities for him, now that my over dogged sheep are giving up trying to run back and will stay where we set them<g>.</g></div>
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At some point I’ll set up a free standing pen to offer more of a challenge. I’m also planning on a few more sheep for next year. We’re having a lot of fun working together. I love seeing him learn to believe in himself and I appreciate all he has to teach me.</div>
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01601679315524970013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454304515433475978.post-73165869486545692452015-10-02T09:18:00.000-04:002015-10-02T09:18:39.171-04:00Adoption Update: MABCR Beck!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Last year at this time I sent you a picture of Beck after his first World Cynosport Rally Q in Puppy. My goal was to earn a single qualifying score before his first birthday so he could continue working in Puppy. Beck had other ideas. He finished his RLP (Puppy) title and immediately moved up to Level 1 and qualified. He finished his RL1 (Level 1) title and again moved up to Level 2 and qualified. Last month he finished his RL2 (Level 2) title. He’s a happy go lucky amazing pup. He doesn’t much care what we’re doing as long as he’s part of the action. Here are some pictures of Beck and his “loot”. He loves to have his picture taken!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This past winter, when it was too snowy & icy to work sheep, I started Wiley doing canine scent work. Of course Beck also got started and is doing great in that too! Both boys will be introduced to herding ducks and see what they think of working them. They love working sheep but are limited by the inability to practice.</span></div>
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<br />Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01601679315524970013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454304515433475978.post-52843189640503599172015-09-01T19:31:00.000-04:002015-09-01T19:31:11.822-04:00Adoption Update: El!<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri;"><br /></span>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri;">Hello Sarah and Barbara,</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri;">El is doing great. He passed his obedience class this evening.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri;">Hope all is well on the farm.</span><span class="HOEnZb" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #888888;"><br /><br />Nate</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">It is with great sadness I have to tell you I had to put Fritz down today. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">I adopted him seven years ago at Christmas and has been the most incredible companion since then. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">He came down with an auto immune disease and in the end could not recover. He will be terribly missed.</span><br />
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A little more than twelve years ago, I got a call from a guy who wanted to turn a puppy over to rescue. Seems the guy had a new girlfriend, and the girl couldn't handle his puppy AND his three kids (all under 6). Who'd have thought.<br />
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A few months later, a young woman applied to us to adopt her very first dog. She had a well thought out plan for hiking and taking classes, and long story short, the young woman adopted Katie, the aforementioned puppy.<br />
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Flash forward a couple of years, Suzy and Katie where a happy pair, had started working sheep, and visited the farm for sheep time. And then to visit...and to train more, and visit more. Suzy began fostering, helping with home visits, and occasionally attending events with MABCR.<br />
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Tuesday night, Katie wagged her tail for the last time after a brief but serious illness. In the nearly 12 years that Katie'd light shined, she changed Suzy's life, and mine. Twelve years after Katie's adoption, I call her human one of my very closest of friends.<br />
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You never know what a dog will bring to you, and you never know if it will be your dog that does it, or someone else's. Cherish every moment, open your heart to the possibilities, and embrace the ride.<br />
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You go get those sheep, Princess Katie, and I'll see you when I see you, sweet girl.<br />
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<br />Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01601679315524970013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454304515433475978.post-27708628263587763092015-07-03T13:04:00.001-04:002015-07-03T13:04:20.906-04:00In Memory: MABCR Rusty Newton<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJeRXShlp9Cd31_IW7Jvd1qoOTUVNDYzk6lBfU5D3ANau76GN7wHF6t78Ftlrix3eWkjIAzYEZoVX5NJyPnLpgsOWeYdjc2YQuMUmUPejl58tNrcC1Q0hB0RDmu0D1niiFFhFguL6utrw/s640/blogger-image--1075013684.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJeRXShlp9Cd31_IW7Jvd1qoOTUVNDYzk6lBfU5D3ANau76GN7wHF6t78Ftlrix3eWkjIAzYEZoVX5NJyPnLpgsOWeYdjc2YQuMUmUPejl58tNrcC1Q0hB0RDmu0D1niiFFhFguL6utrw/s640/blogger-image--1075013684.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This is Rusty. We adopted him from MABCR in spring of 2003. He has moved from N. VA to Kansas to TX to Colorado and currently Carlisle PA. He has helped raise 2 children, gotten us through 4 deployments and taught us that the border collie runs the house. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Rusty died 2 weeks ago in Carlisle PA. Not far from where he came from at the MD border. He was 14 1/2. Thank you for the best dog ever.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Lilla </div></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01601679315524970013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454304515433475978.post-71854383027313097512015-05-27T21:22:00.001-04:002015-05-27T21:25:27.729-04:00Life Changing Dogs<br />
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I don't know about you, but I have been lucky enough to have had several Life Changing Dogs come into my life. About 15 Novembers ago, a young dog was brought into rescue, and lived with me for a time. This dog was one of 'those dogs', dogs rescuers like me wish they had room for, time for, money for, but know they need to live a better life in another home. </div>
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One morning I received a phone call from a fellow who had put his border collie down the day before, and was on the hunt for another, one to 'rescue in his honour'. Within a couple of weeks, Peter and his wife Barbara had convinced me to break several rescue rules, and took Bienn home right before Christmas (something we do not normally do).</div>
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Usually, when a dog goes home, that is that. We get updates from time to time, photos, cards on holidays, etc. Not with Bienn's new family. This is the life changing part. MABCR got HUGE supporters...Barbara is our storekeeper, my right hand and sounding board, Peter gives advice when needed, and was our treasurer for a few years. Eventually, Barbara and Peter, along with Bienn, Copper, Casey (an MABCR dog) and Bonnie, moved to Maryland, and live only 7 miles from the farm. For me, personally, Bienn gave me my best friend (Barbara), and a mentor (Peter) who have helped me through some of the most difficult times in my life. </div>
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Up until today, his days have been mostly good, though he had stopped traveling with Barbara and Peter, I don't think he minded too much, as he got to stay here with me. He had also stopped going upstairs, but still took walks every day, and sniffed and pee'd on stuff.</div>
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I suspect Bienn was a life changing dog for Barbara as well, though I've never asked her, and honestly, if I asked her now, we would both cry the ugly cry, and wouldn't be able to speak. I'll just have to assume it's true...</div>
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I was going through my photos to find a nice photo of Bienn, and found this, a photo I had taken as part of a photo shoot for Barbara's latest book (she needed a new author's photo). I was struck by the fact that only Bienn is in focus (an obvious mistake) and that he is out front and center, and that Barb is looking at her boy. As it should be.</div>
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Goodbye, Beans. I'll see you when I see you, sweet boy.</div>
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Just wanted to send an update to let you know how Malcolm is doing.</div>
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He’s a dear, sweet, soulful boy. Kind and gentle, wonderful with people and the other animals. His house manners have been perfect, he doesn’t bother, chew or get into anything. He’s been a nice companion for Ray and though he’s not into wrestling matches, he does indulge Ray in some games of chase and they enjoy poking around the yard/field together.</div>
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He greets you with an infectious silly bouncy jig that makes me smile every time. He’s so easy to live with and easier to love and we love him just the way he is. We think he’s beautiful. There’s just something about old dogs and he’s a gem. We’re so happy to have him here.</div>
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His vet appointment went great, he got a clean bill of health, and he charmed everyone there.</div>
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I’ve been trying to get some good pics of him but it’s not been easy. He’s such a happy boy but he has a deep distrust of the paparazzi ;-) . The second he spies the big eye of the camera staring at him, he slinks away and gets worried. I did, however, manage to get some of him playing in the snow I thought I’d share.</div>
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Thank you again for such a sweetheart of a dog. He fits in perfectly and we love him.</div>
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Thought it was way past time to send you an update on the dog formerly known as Jodie! After MUCH debate and deliberation, we ended up naming her Nessie. </div>
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She is doing well, she is happy and healthy in her new home, and we love having her. Everyone who meets her cannot believe she came from a rescue! </div>
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Nessie's best doggie friend lives next door, and my husband put a gate in the fence so they can go back and forth and play together easily. Emma is a big black lab and they have a great time. Our cats are not thrilled with Nessie, but they all tolerate each other well enough.</div>
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01601679315524970013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454304515433475978.post-44162624395984036142015-01-13T10:50:00.000-05:002015-01-13T10:50:00.107-05:00Happy Birthday, Dare!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Just wanted to send out Happy (First) Got Day wishes for Ray! I can’t believe it’s been a year already, time sure does fly when you’re having fun.</div>
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He has a ton of stuffies and is usually good about not ripping them up. We recently had a friend’s dog here for a couple of weeks and she wanted to gut them all. I was working with her one day about not shredding one while Ray was standing by, watching intently. After a minute he left the room and came back with a nylabone, which he carefully placed directly on top of the stuffed animal she had.</div>
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Beau passed yesterday. He would have been 13 on 28 February. Peace to Beau, and his human, who misses him so terribly much.Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01601679315524970013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454304515433475978.post-91723939687199794012014-09-15T12:10:00.001-04:002014-09-15T12:10:24.309-04:00Adoption Update: Beck (was Willie)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Beck is all legs and if you look at him from the front he reminds me of an old clothespin!, no width in that little chest at all yet. Over the summer we did an Agility Foundation class with lots of clicker work. All behaviors, things that could relate to training down the road. Of course he did great… a learning sponge. Not moving into more agility right yet. Since he was neutered early I want him to mature physically before we get into that. At the moment he’s started doing World Cynosport Rally with Wiley and Tootsie. Of course he gets sheep time when Wiley has a lesson.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">We just thought you'd like to know that we made it to southern CA without any trouble. Polly took to the road like nobody's business. 3,000 miles in a crate in a car in the middle of July? No problem. She has been such a good, good girl the whole trip thus far. She has proved quite adaptable, settling down in new places each night, finding bits of shade under hot desert sun, keeping quiet and calm in busy urban environments. She seems more at ease than ever, and I wonder if traveling together 24/7 is helping her know even more securely that she belongs with us. Yesterday she went to the beach for the first time ever. It was beyond-words-amazing. We're going back </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_638096658" style="background-color: white; border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">tomorrow</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">. </span><br />
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“We’ve always had little lap dogs, but this one is probably part mastiff and part Great Dane. I never thought I’d have a dog bigger than I am!” My neighbor was so enthusiastic about their new dog Thor that she came over specifically to introduce him to me. He is delightful, and the family is so happy. Part of the fun is that this dog is so completely different than every other dog they have ever had. In fact, this dog’s head is about the size of their other dogs.</div>
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I’ve met many people who have always had big dogs and then at some point adopted a small one. The reverse situation of my neighbor—a departure from little dogs to acquire a large one—is a little less common, but still not unusual. And many people adopt dogs that are completely different from all their other dogs in ways that go beyond size.</div>
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A friend of mine grew up with terriers and continued with them into adulthood. Then, she had a dream about a doing herding trials with a dog. She adopted a Border Collie not long after. I’m not advocating acting on every dog-related dream to guide important life decisions, but in this case, it worked out beautifully. She now has a variety of terriers and herders in her house and it’s a happy home.</div>
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Perhaps one of the biggest transitions is to go from quiet dogs who occasionally let out a single half-hearted “woof” to a dog who is a champion barker. If your dogs have previously been of the former variety it can be a shock when you welcome a dog with the vocalization tendencies of breeds like the American Eskimo or the Great Pyrenees. As with so many variations among dogs, personal preferences are all over the place. Some people love to have a dog who alerts then to everything, while other people prefer more peace and quiet.</div>
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The energy level of different dogs is another area where transitions can be a shock. If you’ve always had high-energy dogs and now you find yourself living with a couch potato, you may struggle to adjust. However, that is unlikely to be anywhere near as big an issue as the one facing people who have always had dogs who are content to lie around much of the day and now have one who wants to run 20 miles before breakfast.</div>
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If your dogs have usually been of the wash-and-go type, with the washing happening no more than a couple of times a year, a dog with high grooming demands will be a big change. Many years ago I met a family who had only had short-haired dogs until they adopted a Bearded Collie who they paid to have groomed about once a month. It can be hard to transition from a no-brushing-required dog to a send-your-groomer-to-Europe dog, but it’s nice that you can hire a professional if you know in your heart that you’re not up to the constant care needed.</div>
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Have you ever adopted a dog who was completely different than your usual canine companions?</div>
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