Update: Austin cruelty case dogs .... neighbors save the day!

5 of the Austin cruelty case dogs were impounded by Austin Animal Services yesterday, but one is still on the loose. Miss P, as the goodhearted neighbors who are responsible for saving these dogs are calling her is a bit skittish and evaded capture.

According to KXAN, five of the dogs are being held for a cruelty investigation at Austin Animal Services, but foster families are being sought.

Reunion Rescue will step up for these dogs, but must have solid foster commitments to help.

While Reunion Rescue refuge is overfull right now, we have a great foster to adopt program and are the only raw feeding holistic no kill pit bull refuge in the world...right here in Austin, Texas. We want to help these dogs.

Reunion Rescue is walking in Best Friends Strut Your Mutt Austin. If at all possible, we'd like to get these dogs into foster homes and vetted so they could participate in this event. What better opportunity to meet potential new families and raise awareness to animal abuse and homeless pets than these lovely dogs walking for other homeless pets?

Please take a look at Reunion Rescue's website  Health Page and Training Page and think about becoming a foster home for one of these lovely dogs.

Contact doggirl1@earthlink.net with any questions about our program. Details about these 6 dogs and progress reported on our Facebook pages and in this blog.

Another happy day, two in a row!

Mabel

Mabel, lil' Lancaster Shar Pei, has a date to meet a potential foster to adopter. The lady sounds just about perfect. She sounded like a human! A rarity in my world. She had feelings and punctuation, manners, blood flowing through her veins and none of this control kinda junk people think they need with sweet dogs like Mabel.

Mabel came from down in Lancaster with a super dooper case of mange. It wasn't as bad as Mr. Sweets' or Benny's demodex, but bad enough for people to ask a bunch of dumb questions. I just refer those types to Google and tell them to type in 'demodex' and 'holistic' so they can at least learn a little something about health and curing the 'whole body'.

Life's too short and I'm too old to train any more people. When they start asking questions about pit bulls and offering opinions, I just have to refer them to PBRC or one of the other many new pit bull sites. I'd rather just go walk the dog and never seem to have enough time for that these days.

I spent all morning getting ready for my book signing at BookWoman. I reached out to a bunch of local shelters and animal groups to invite their representatives to the event in hopes that we can work together. The idea would be to set up workshops and readings at their facilities to try and up the adoptions with surefire objectives that have been working with Reunion adoptions for the past 12 plus years, in essence, Pit Bull Nation.

The reception was surprisingly warm and I do believe some of the people invited might actually attend. This is hopeful as I am committed to spreading the word and helping as many animals as possible. I know I can't do it alone, but hope that some of the ideas in the book will help others save lives. It's sure time for it.

Petey Pie's fosters called and had a few little questions. It's so nice to consider that people care so very much. This little boy was just about to give up back in Bakersfield and now he's sitting on top of the world! He gets to go to the park every day, eat raw, go to Starbuck's and the bank...everything in his little life is a total joy for him. It's my desire to help others find that happiness. It's such an easy thing to do.

In order to do that, though, I must remember what Benny has to say. I must let go of the negative and not try to hold on to things. Let the good and the bad just keep on flowing, like the man said. When I stop at the end of the day and let it rest a minute, my little bitty nugget of peace and understanding is just enough to spread like a cocoon around me from my toes to my elbows to my ears and the tip top of my noggin.

When I'm quiet for a moment and can survey the day, all the faces come to me. I'm looking at sweet Mabel and thinking of Benny. Girl's a snoring on the couch and Tex is licking himself where I cannot seem to lick the hotspots even with all the raw the homeo. I'm thinking of Mr. Sweets and Guido, poor old scared Guido. I'm thinking of Hazel and her trip being delayed to the bay. It's ok. She'll get here when she's supposed. All things happen as they should.

Tonight, everything is in its place and I am at peace with the universe.

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Medical Emergency in Fort Worth, Texas

**********MEDICAL EMERGENCY***********
FT. WORTH, TX.

Ronnie has a broken and infected front leg with old scars. This 3 year-old boy is a gentle pit bull.

Life has hurt him at every turn and volunteers are trying against time to turn his luck around.

**Fort Worth, TX - Current Status: IMMEDIATE RESCUE NEEDED - Will be euthanized on 2/28/16

Reason for URGENT: Broken front leg, Infected wounds, Old scars and injuried

Animal ID: 30945133
Name: Ronnie
Breed: Pit Bull mix
Sex: Male
Age: 3 years
Heartworm Negative


TAGGING INSTRUCTIONS: The above animal has been identified as URGENT. (S)he must be tagged by the stated time on the designated day (if one is listed) and picked up by close of business the next day. If you do not, your tag may become invalid.

DO NOT CALL THE SHELTER - calls are answered by an offsite call center.

Send your tag to: tag@urgentanimalsfw.com

A Facebook page has been established to help Ronny:

https://www.facebook.com/fwaccurgents/photos/a.866615710077191.1073742653.137921312946638/1016729455065815/?type=3&theater

American Pit Bull Examiner column has been shut down by imedia and Amsterdog rescue and thousands of life-saving articles like this one destroyed. Please sign and share the petition seeking an investigation.

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Lil' Petey, Arky and Sadie

Little Petey

I have been really sick. I never get sick, but when you help people instead of animals, it's easier to pick up an ailment. Next time, I'm sticking to animals.

Talking about sickness, there is little Petey on his way to Marin right this minute. He is a little three month blue nose from Kern County. He is not doing very well right now. They say he has an upper respiratory infection, but I'm thinking he's been in the shelter so long and just began to debilitate. I know once we get him to Bibi's, he'll begin to perk up. She is on her way to the store right now to get Rescue Remedy, chicken broth and rice which is all he can eat. He ordered this as well as let us know his name.

Sadie and puppies

He got sick last night in Sheila's car traveling to For the Birds boarding from KCAC. I was a little nervous, but was assured by Sheila it was only carsickness. With these little ones and the big shelters who are so overwhelmed, you must be very careful. I'm always for the good diet and holistic measures as opposed to nasty toxic antibiotics.

Sadie is the momma dog who got out of KCAC Thursday with nine puppies. She is safe and in a nice foster home dash office. Shane, who is an incredible person, offered to foster this mom along with the puppies until they're ready to be adopted. They already had two baths to try and get the stinky off. She had a spa treatment. O boy!

Arky

Arky is on my mind today. He has very watery urates and is feeling puny. He's acting just like Paris Hilton did, which is why I'm so concerned. Paris Hilton died. I've given Arky some echinacea, colloidal silver, super aloe vera detox and milk thistle. He's still on the bottom of the cage which is a worry with any bird. I am not taking him to the avian vet though. I will not lose another bird by stressing him out. No, I won't.

I'm also having a problem with Darla. She is a German Shepherd, but not my dog. I get all these dogs over my computer every single day. Had a lady who wanted a GSD, so sent her to Martinez to visit Darla. She adopted and then took Darla to Peninsula Humane Society where she's been for a month being evaluated. Very crazy. I even have an adopter for Darla, but he can't even go visit.

The group which first alerted me to Darla has completely washed their hands of the matter. I realize people deal with stress and sadness in different ways, but if you're going to last in rescue work, you have to not give up on the dog. I finally had to tell them to take me off this list. I have a feeling I'll be seeing more of Darla and hopefully, less of them.

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Dogs for adoption 2/22/16 PLEASE SHARE!!

Carson Shelter - Gardena CA

Saving Carson Shelter Dogs

HAPPY is a very sweet senior that was surrendered today with his brother MILO. He is confused and upset and he doesn't understand why this is happening. He needs help and it would be best if he could stay with his lifelong bonded Brother MILO. Please SHARE for his life, he is VERY special and a FOSTER or ADOPTER would save him.

#A4915559 My name is HAPPY and I'm an approximately 9 year old male Bdr Collie. I am already neutered. I have been at the Carson Animal Care Center since 1/29. I will be available on 1/29. You can visit me at my temporary home at C243.
My former family who owned me for had to give me up because they were moving.

http://www.petharbor.com/pet.asp?uaid=LACO1.A4915559

BROTHER MILO https://www.facebook.com/savingcarsonshelterdogs/photos/a.172032662969376.1073741830.171850219654287/540209402818365/?type=3&theater

PHOTO THREAD: https://www.facebook.com/savingcarsonshelterdogs/photos/a.172032662969376.1073741830.171850219654287/540209419485030/?type=3&theater

Carson Shelter, Gardena, California
216 Victoria Street, Gardena, California
310.523.9566, M-TH 12pm - 7pm, F-SU - 10am - 5pm
Carson Shelter - Gardena CA
Saving Carson Shelter Dogs
This little angel is upset and missing home. He has this sweet howl he does when no one is watching, probably call ing for his family. He needs help now. Please SHARE for his life, he is VERY special and a FOSTER or ADOPTER would save him. Thanks!

#A4919978 I'm an approximately 1 year old male Terrier. I am not yet neutered. I have been at the Carson Animal Care Center since 2/15. I will be available on 2/20. You can visit me at my temporary home at C217.
http://www.petharbor.com/pet.asp?uaid=LACO1.A4919978

Carson Shelter, Gardena, California
216 Victoria Street, Gardena, California
310.523.9566, M-TH 12pm - 7pm, F-SU - 10am - 5pm  

PHOTO THREAD: https://www.facebook.com/savingcarsonshelterdogs/photos/a.172032662969376.1073741830.171850219654287/549772465195392/?type=3&theater

Sugar-pie in Bossier City, Louisiana

Friends of Bossier City Animal Control, Bossier City, La.

looking for happiness at Friends of Bossier City Animal Control, Bossier City, La..

Sugar-pie is a spayed female about 2yrs old. She is a love bug who is a very happy girl. Her smile is amazing. She needs a rescue or an approved adopter. She is great with other dogs and people at the shelter. This is one girl we NEED to SAVE. We're asking for everyone to SHARE Sugar-pie....to help get her out of the shelter safely. By sharing her post, you never know who is looking for their perfect companion. How many shares can Sugar-pie get?? Please post SHARE in comments below so we can see you shared this very sweet and fantastic personality girl.

Message this page if you like to pull or adopt Sugar-pie♡ thank you

https://www.facebook.com/BCACadoptables/videos/vb.441509562572324/1015517891838152/?type=2&theater #‎adoptdontshop‬ ‪#‎bossiercityla‬ ‪#‎shelterpupsrock‬



*****THIS IS A COPIED POST FROM FACEBOOK..the same account that imedia ethics and Amsterdog had American Pit Bull Examiner column shut down along with thousands of articles about dogs like this.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=554321138060834&set=a.249252178567733.1073741827.100004488576790&type=3&theater


Manhattan Shelter, NYC, NY

***THEY USE TO SLEEP TOGETHER .... And, now they cry for each other. Balboa and brother Rocky have never been separated or away from each other - until now. Can you imagine no more children to play with, no more dog parks to run in, no more sleeping with your brother for comfort - the life you knew just gone one day! Little does Rocky know his brother BALBOA WILL BE KILLED MON FEB 22 AT NYCACC - MANHATTAN, NY***

They are being surrendered because the owner is no longer allowed to have both in the home. He received them both from a breeder 2 years ago.

Socialization: They are very friendly and outgoing with strangers. They lived in a home with small children and played well with them. They get very excited when they hear or see other dogs.They play exuberantly with each other and are very vocal when they play. (growl, jump and mouth each others faces.) They have not been around cats. They have not bitten anyone or any other animal.
Behavior: Rocky and Balboa are always walked together 2 or 3 times a day. They love to go to the dog run and play with each other and other dogs. They enjoy baths and being hosed down in the street. They are well trained and according to the owner, allow to have their food bowl, treats, and toys taken away from them, even by the children in the home.

For a new family to know: Rocky and Balboa are described as friendly and playful. They may appear big but are cuddlly and affectionate. The owners favorite thing about them is that they are good listeners and are protective.

Rescue only - Not doing well in the shelter environment. Seems to be acting out. Remember his world has been turned upside down!

https://youtu.be/vjzJvstBVCA

TO SAVE BALBOA, please go to his thread for assistance. Death row pups only get 18 hrs to find a home. KILLING STARTS AT 1:00.

https://www.facebook.com/mldsavingnycdogs/photos

Imedia page is stating 9 of every 10 dogs are saved at NYC Shelters...this post states these two will die today.

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Mesa, ArizonaMCACC East Dogs

https://www.facebook.com/maricopaeastdogs/videos/vb.502920906528159/578268975660018/?type=2&theater

❌URGENT - E-LISTED - SICK❌
This poor boo is a "project dog" who volunteers are working with due to his fear. However, the poor kid has been sick and he isn't getting better. He is on Doxy, so hopefully we will see an improvement, but if not, he will have a medical deadline. Deadline or not, he really should be out in order to get better. He looked miserable today with nasal discharge and labored breathing.

He also has significant hair loss and the skin scrape was negative for parasites.

E269 / A3717061 (PREV. E339)
3 YR M RED / WHITE LABRADOR RETR/PIT BULL
STRAY Intake Date: 2/3/2016 S43 BEH-FEA

❌COMMENT ON THE FASA THREAD TO SAVE HIM:

https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfArizonaShelterAnimals/photos/a.348668638518117.98354.258178804233768/1132745976777042/?type=3&comment_id=1138336182884688&ref=notif&notif_t=photo_reply

BEHAVIOR
02-12-16 Stays back of kennel would not allow handler to leash
VET CHECK
2/3/16 Open wounds both front legs / feet, around it's neck and loss of hair; stray also walks with a limp (front).
02/03/16 Did not get up and walk- cannot assess if lame. Very timid/afraid- trembling badly once I started talking to him. Alopecia on head/neck, scars on front legs. Wounds I see appear superficial. Dog will not approach me. Will need to examine after dog calms down.
02/04/16 0Alopecia, erythema, and scabs noted along dorsal neck and pinna AU. Skin scrape. Give 750mg Cephalexin PO BID x 7 days. Unable to get dog to ambulate in kennel this AM to assess for lameness.
02/05/16 No change, BAR.
02/06/16 No change, BAR.
02/07/16 BAR. Walking normally.
02/09/16 BAR. Walking normally. Still waiting for skin scrape results.
02/11/16 Skin scrape from 2/10 was Negative for parasites.
02/12/16 No change, BAR.
VET CHECK
02/13/16 Mild mucopurulent nasal discharge, BAR. Wt on 2/3 was 62.0#. Give 300mg Doxycycline PO SID x 10 days.
02/14/16 Resting quietly, crusts at nares, hiccups.
02/16/16 BAR. No signs.
02/17/16 Moderate mucopurulent nasal discharge, QAR. Ate all food offered overnight.
02/18/16 Moderate-heavy nasal discharge, QAR. Ate all food offered overnight.
02/19/16 BAR. Is sneezing and coughing this am.
02/20/16 BAR. Serous nasal discharge, no cough.
2/21/16 Mild mucopurulent nasal discharge, coughing, QAR. Continue to give 300mg Doxycycline PO SID. Also give 375mg Clavamox PO BID. Recheck 2/27.
02/21/16 No change, BAR.

*PLEASE NOTE* This page is not directly affiliated with the shelter and is run by volunteers to network the dogs at MCACC East.

MCACC East (602-506-PETS)
2630 W. Rio Salado Pkwy.
**MESA, ARIZONA 85201**
Hours open: 11AM-6PM Monday-Friday
11AM-5PM Saturday & Sunday


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Sunday 2/21 - dogs for adoption

Tuscumbia, Alabama:

Meet Aria! This girl is special and i really like her a lot! Aria is just precious! She is warm, happy, and loving! She is about a year old and very smart! Please give this baby girl a chance! Aria is available for adoption or rescue!!! THE COLBERT SHELTER IS COMPLETELY FULL!!! Please share & tag!! Adoption fee is $75.00 this fee includes rabies and spay/neuter surgery. For more information please contact shelter with description of pet you are interested in adopting. We are happy to have potential adoptive families come visit us!

Address: 
5010 Missouri St Tuscumbia, AL 35674 
Phone: 256-381-4073 
or Teri by text 256-710-5070
Rescue groups no pull fee, transport help is available.

https://www.facebook.com/colbertcountyshelter/photos/a.257157811012548.60467.116276671767330/1142944572433863/?type=3&theater 

Biggy in Gardena CA:

BIGGY is a stunning beauty. Please SHARE for his life, he needs a TEMPERAMENT TEST requested IN PERSON by an Interested Party before the Shelter will allow him to be saved. Without this Test being ordered he can be PTS at any time. A FOSTER or Adopter would save his life. Thanks!

#A4921252 My name is BIGGY and I'm an approximately 1 year old male Pit Bull. I am not yet neutered. I have been at the Carson Animal Care Center since 2/19. I will be available on 2/19. You can visit me at my temporary home at C308.

UPDATE: from Saving Carson Shelter Dogs FB page: 
 
BIGGY is RESCUE ONLY. He has a LOCAL RESCUE Please SHARE for a long term LOCAL FOSTER Thanks!
 
http://www.petharbor.com/pet.asp?uaid=LACO1.A4921252

Carson Shelter, Gardena, California
216 Victoria Street, Gardena, California
310.523.9566, M-TH 12pm - 7pm, F-SU - 10am - 5pm

PHOTO THREAD: https://www.facebook.com/savingcarsonshelterdogs/photos/a.172032662969376.1073741830.171850219654287/551646541674651/?type=3&theater

Timmy in Gardena, California

TIMMY is tiny and you can see he sits and waits for someone to think he is worth stopping by. He is so adorable and sad and he needs help now. Please SHARE for his life, he is VERY special and a FOSTER or ADOPTER would save him. Thanks!

#A4918581 My name is TIMMY I'm an approximately 3 year old male Chihuahua. I am neutered. I have been at the Carson Animal Care Center since 2/9. I will be available on 2/13. You can visit me at my temporary home at C215.

http://www.petharbor.com/pet.asp?uaid=LACO1.A4918581

Carson Shelter, Gardena, California
216 Victoria Street, Gardena, California
310.523.9566, M-TH 12pm - 7pm, F-SU - 10am - 5pm

VIDEO: https://www.facebook.com/savingcarsonshelterdogs/videos/vb.171850219654287/547214068784565/?type=2&theater

NEW PHOTO: https://www.facebook.com/savingcarsonshelterdogs/photos/a.219655291540446.1073741846.171850219654287/547234742115831/?type=3&theater

PHOTO THREAD: https://www.facebook.com/savingcarsonshelterdogs/photos/a.172032662969376.1073741830.171850219654287/547214515451187/?type=3&theater

Walter in San Antonio, Texas

369206 Walter is one goofball that loves to be around people! He wags his tail all day long - he is a happy go lucky dude! He is a handsome boy that is looking for love! Walter is a lab blend, around 3 years old, and weighs about 55 pounds.

**PAST DEADLINE! Needs Commitment by 3PM and Picked Up by 4:30PM Sunday 2/21!**


To adopt, foster, or rescue, please email: placement@sanantoniopetsalive.org

Pixie @ Dekalb County Animal Services in Georgia

Looking for the cutest and sweetest pocket pittie ever? Meet Pixie! She loves everyone she meets, has the best smile, and will warm your heart everyday.

Pixie is four years old, weighs 41 pounds, and would love to make your house a home. Meet her at Lifeline's DeKalb Animal Services! Her $14 adoption fee includes her spay, microchip, vaccinations, and more! 
For more information email adoption@decalbanimalservices.com. 

To see all of our available pets visit www.dekalbanimalservices.com. - DECATUR, GA

VIDEO: https://www.facebook.com/groups/898730090137469/permalink/1185948118082330/

American Pit Bull Examiner column has been shut down by imedia and Amsterdog rescue with 1000's of life-saving articles killed.

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Austin, Texas U.S.A. Reunion Rescue struts mutts for homeless pets everywhere!

Reunion Rescue and company turned out today for a big strut at Mueller Park in beautiful almost downtown Austin TX U.S.A. The pictures say it all about a wonderful day spent walking some wonderful dogs.

Scott and Posey getting ready to strut!

Me and the Pose-man

Daddy loves his pups....strut strut strut!

Love the strut...this girl looks like Reunion Rescue's Trinity...a.k.a. Trixie

Spiderman dog! Ya'll strut and I'll just scale the skyscraper!

A beautiful rescue family...we are family...I got all my rescues and me!

Our good friends over at DON'T BULLY ME pit bull rescue! Doin' it right all the way in Texas!

Gotta love the puggers!

Woof woof woof...we love you, Blue Eyes!

Williamson County Regional NO KILL Animal Shelter YAY!!!

Pflugerville Pets Alive...what a beautiful sight!

Good ol' Pflugerville...our Shadow's a Pflugerville rescue!

The family that rescues together stays together!

Go Austin Dog Rescue....arf arf arf!

Remembering Spottie and Teddy, two Reunion cocker alums...

Rescue me!

GSP's from the bay to Texas ... always a Reunion fave!

Rescued is our favorite breed!

Punk rocker strutter!

You've been served!

Lou Ann and Carlie loving this years strut with Reunion's Nolan and LuLu

Two time strut winners Nolan and LuLu!

Precious Nolan and LuLu...love beats everything!

Hit the trail little doggies....see ya' next year!!!