Two Great Dogs find Two Great Homes

Wow, Sunday was a great day!  We worked hard at our adoption event on Saturday, but only had a few folks that seemed serious about adopting.  But, Sunday was fantastic!  Our Bassett Hound, Duke, found a new home with a local bachelor!  He wanted a low key dog and boy did he get that with Duke.  The gentleman's daughter came with him to meet Duke and it was love at first sight.  So on the weekends, Duke will have an 11 year old to give him lots of love.

Our second dog to go to a home was Emmie.  She found a great foster home with a lovely family with  children.  They had adopted a dog from us a few months ago, but it wasn't quite the right fit.  So, when I called them about Emmie, they were excited to meet her.  They had worked hard with the first dog to try to make it work, but with Emmie, there is little work to be done.  I checked with them a few days ago and all is well.  Emmie is fitting into their lives nicely.

It is certainly good to have these two placed, but we have more work to do.  Emmie and Duke left on Sunday and by Thursday we had added 4 more!  Thankfully two are small adult dogs and two are puppies.  We have no room for larger breeds at this time.  I will be posting pictures in the next day or two.

We need everyone's help in getting the word out about our dogs.  Please tell your friends, coworkers, and family to check with us if they want a dog.  Right now we have 10 dogs waiting for a permanent home.  Help us find the right family for them.

Two Young Ladies are Looking for Homes

This is Emmie as a puppy!  We rescued her from a rural area where she and a litter mate had been dumped when they were just 8 weeks old.   She is now 8 months old and needs a home.  Her family situation changed so she was returned to us.  It is always sad to see a dog lose their home, but we are so very grateful she was returned to us.  Emmie is housebroken and is very well behaved.  She loves to snuggle on the sofa!  We think she has some border collie in her lineage. She weighs around 25 pounds.  Emmie will be at our Adoption Day Event at the Tractor Supply in Hammond this Saturday.

Tish is another medium sized housebroken dog. This very sweet dog is around 1 year old.  She is a real people person.  When all the other dogs are running and play in the exercise pen, Tish is waiting patiently by the gate to come inside!  She is energetic and loves attention.  You can see more about Tish on Petfinder.

In Loving Memory of Sugar

My sweet Sugar choked on a piece of potato and died in my arms.  She was my best friend.  So beware all animal lovers.  Dog proof your house just like you child proof a home.  I know it was an accident, but I still feel responsible. Throw out all rawhides and stuff animals.  Be vigilant because they can be gone in minutes. 
So goodbye my sweet Sugar.  You will be greatly missed.

Lucky is back!!!

Lucky was found in July as a tiny puppy with a broken leg.  He spent 6 weeks in a cast then was adopted by a family with two children.  He had a wonderful puppy life.  Then his owners fell on hard times and needed to move in with relatives.  Unfortunately Lucky couldn't go so he was returned to Swampy Paws.  Now he is all grown up and ready for a new family to love.  He is an absolutely wonderful dog.  He is currently enrolled in obedience classes and is doing quite well.  He has learned to walk on a leash, sit, and lay down.  He would make a fabulous addition to any family.

JAZZ

HERE IS THE GRAND LADY - JAZZ

Jazz's owner recently moved into a nursing facility.  Now she is all alone and needs someone to love.  Fortunately the neighbors have volunterred to care for her until a forever home can be found.  Now she looks forward to her walks and greets her best friend, Bobbi, with a wagging tail and lots of kisses. 

There are many advantages of adopting an older dog.  They don't chew up stuff, and they truly appreciate your time and effort.  Also, what you see is what you get!  There are generally no surprises with adopting an older dog.  They are fully grown and their coats are in so there is no guess work about what she will look like in 6 months!  Please call or email me so we can arrange a meeting.  You will love this energetic senior dog. 

Busy Time around the Farm

Well, the weather has been glorious for the past few days.  There is so much work to do now that the rain has stopped and the mud has dried.  There are lots of "doggie" holes to fill.  I believe dogs need to be dogs and I really don't mind if they dig in areas that are not flower beds!  It is natural for a dog to dig and we need to allow them a space where is it okay to release their curosity.  However, that means that every week we need to refill the holes so no one gets hurt running through an area and falling into a hole!  I do believe that a few of the dogs think they are digging to the center of the earth.  And, ofcourse there is always the long dig line where they are chasing a mole!

Today I visited with a dog that needs a home.  Jazz is a wonderful older dog whose owner had to be admitted to a nursing home.  The neighbors have volunteered to take care of Jazz until a permanent home can be found.  Please consider this great dog.  She warmed up to me in no time and plays like a young dog.  Jazz is a senior canine and has excellent health.  Her pictures will be up tomorrow. 

And speaking of mature canines - Duke will be ready for his forever home next week.  His heartworm treatment has been successful and a final vet check will clear him for placement.  This Bassett hound is quite a charmer.  He is low key, but playful, and his "hound" voice is wonderful!  Both Jazz and Duke will be featured as our dogs at the "Seniors for Seniors" adoption event in March.  If a senior human adopts a senior canine, there will be NO adoption fee!  Warning!! no fee does not mean NO inspections.  We will require the same guidelines as with all of our adoptions.

All this dog stuff has left the farm stuff wanting!  Next week we need to get  back to farm chores.  Spring will be here before we know it and the winter pasture will be turned into the garden!  We need to plant the additional pasture now so the donkeys will have rye grass all spring.  So much to do and so little time......

OKAY OKAY OKAY - MY CAJUN SPELLING IS ALL WRONG

Hey, what do YOU think?  Is it Bleau, Blu, Bleaux, or just plain ole Blue.  We need to give the dogs interesting names to catch the attention of potential owners.  So to all my Cajun relatives, I do apologize for the incorrect spelling.

Mr. Bleaux Eyes Needs a Home

Look at that profile!  Look at those eyes!  You can fall in love with this guy in a heartbeat! 

Bleaux was rescued off a busy highway. He is good with other dogs and he just loves attention.  The vet check came back fabulous - HE IS HEARTWORM NEGATIVE!  That is something that is so important.

He is a mix breed, 18 months old, and will be neutered next week.  He is a little underweight at 27 pounds so with proper nutrition he will probably end up at around 30 - 32 lbs.  He is now current on all his vaccines. His coat is very soft short hair.  Help us find Bleaux a forever home.

It's Obedience School Time and Your Chance to Help the Dogs!

Many, many thanks to Dick Russell Training.  They are going to allow us to bring our shelter dogs to obedience school for a very small fee. (It basically covers their paperwork!)  They know that a well trained dog has a higher chance of getting adopted and staying in the home.  Their goal is to help us get a forever home for every shelter dog.  So here is your chance to help.  We need a few volunteers each week to work with the dogs.  The classes start on Jan. 31 at 7 pm at Dodge City Feed.  All you have to do is let me know that you can participate and we will bring a shelter dog for you to train.  If you can spare one hour a week it would be greatly appreciated.  Give me at call at Swampy Paws Canine Rescue - 225-772-8836 for more information.

Dixie is a wonderful terrier mix with a high energy level yet she enjoys cuddling on the sofa .  She is about 9 months old, the perfect age to begin some serious obedience training.  Because she loves to run and jump we have planned to start her on agility once  basic obedience is mastered.  Dixie would be a great dog to train.

Nuggett and Dudley Get Forever Homes

Wow, little Nuggett was a hit at the adoption event today.  In the first 30 minutes we had 2 people who wanted to adopt her.  She now has a new forever home with a wonderful lady and teenage daughter.  She will be the only dog in the house so I am sure she is going to be a really "dog princess". 

Dudley, our little Cur mix, also found a home today.  A couple came by the farm to see the dogs.  Dudley selected them!  He just ran up to the fellow and gave him a big kiss.  That sealed the deal!  Dudley will be the only dog in his new home.  He will get all the love and attention he deserves.  I will miss Dudley.  He was with me for 4 months and I had grown very attached to him.   Infact, I had just about decided that if he didn't get adopted soon I was going to keep him.  But, a home where he is the center of attention is much better than being one of 10! 

So while I will miss them both, my heart is full of joy - the families are happy and it is the best outcome for the dogs!