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Name: Abbey
Age: 5-6 Type: Wire Fox
GREAT NEWS! Abbey has found a forever home with John and Christine Locksy. John is retired and his folks live with them so Abbey will never be alone! John and Christine are experienced Wire lovers and are undaunted by the potential challenges that Abbey's history posed. Initial reports indicate that Abbey is happily settling in, happy to be the ONLY dog and to have the run of the house with all sorts of beds and sofas to choose from for her snoozes. Thanks to John and Christine's patience, love and understanding, Abbey has a happy life ahead!
Abbey is pictured above with John and Christine ready to head south. In pictures below who can forget Abbey's Christmas climb?! Now she happily jumped into the Locksy's truck and posed with Christine, gave John a welcome"hug" and shows how she can sit patiently. Abbey was an adventure for her foster Mom who is thrilled she has found the perfect home. John and Christine wanted to give a home to a Wire who may be overlooked -- and that was Abbey!
Abbey reminded John and Christine of their Wire, Cassie who recently passed away. Sweet little Cassie was left at the dog park in Long Beach. A kind dog lover who was last to leave had observed her sitting at the gate watching the faces of people coming and going and waiting in vain for her owner. He found our Rescue and brought Cassie directly to our volunteer in Long Beach. She lived a happy nine years with the Locksys. In rescue parlance, we say that Cassie "moved over" to make room for Abbey who desperately needed the Locksy's love and understanding.
Abbey's Story:
Abbey came to us in October as a stray from the Orange County Animal Shelter. Abbey was unspayed and it appeared that she had been bred at least once. Her owners never came to claim her so she became ours. Abbey is currently in a foster home in Long Beach. Abbey is a sweet girl who is is valiantly overcoming her anxieties from being abandoned. She already knows how to sit on command! She is very agile and can dance and pirouette like a circus dog for her treats. Her agility, however, must be channeled for she is an escape artist whose escapades have delighted and amazed the neighbors and given her foster mom anxieties of her own! (See in the photos below how Abbey climbed atop the recycle bin one day!) She will need a Wire-safe home with vigilant guardians who can spend lots of time with her. Abbey will do best as the only dog. Abbey loves to go for walks and she walks very nicely using the Gentle Leader Easy Walk halter. As much as she loves to explore, she will also curl up by your side or at the foot of your bed. Abbey is healthy, current on shots and teeth cleaning.She was well-behaved at the groomer and the vet!
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Name: Cinder
Age: 2 Type: Airedale
Cinder has been adopted into a wonderful terrier home and is now hiking with her "mom," Amy, in the Mammoth Lakes area!
Looks like it was mutual love at first sight! Amy and Cinder are pictured meeting each other at the Rescue.
Cinder has joined the Wire Fox terriers and has quickly become part of the gang. She has a sweet disposition and tolerates the "high Wire acts." She is very loving and playful. She follows Ruth everywhere -- and not just for a treat!
We're still getting to know her and will add more information in the coming days. She is learning her manners as well as her way around the rescue. She has all the special qualities that make Airedales so wonderful and she comes with a complete, undocked tail so there is more of her to love! We named her Cinder because she still has her black points that she probably will keep and because we're hoping for a Cinderella story for her!
Check out the photo where Cinder is helping to organize the paperwork on Ruth's desk! She'd make a great special assistant!
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Name: Devon
Age: 2.5 Type: Wire Fox
Devon has been adopted and is in his new home in Murrieta!
Beth and Eric are delighted with Devon. "He truly is a good dog," Beth wrote. Devon is settling down and learning the rules of his new home. He is interviewing with K9 Companions and we're hoping he does well.
"He's a sweet child and we're so happy to have him. Zoe [his K9 companion] loves him too and she gets up every morning and runs to his crate. He's learning not to play too rough with her and she...is holding her own and putting him in his place."
Devon is pictured on Eric's lap and in a close up in his new home.
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Name: Dolly
Age: ? Type: Wire Fox
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Dolly has been adopted into a wonderful home with Brenda, Vaughn and assorted canine friends! Dolly is now known as Molly! Dolly only spent a few days at the Rescue when Brenda and Vaughn visited and were charmed by her.
Molly is a love muffin who spend lots of time on Brenda's lap! Brenda and Vaughn are ATRA alumni with big hearts for dogs.
Molly is pictured above:with Brenda, and in additional photos with Brenda, Harley, Jackson and Brenda's son Mattand with Harley, the Wire.
WHAT A LUCKY GIRL!
Dolly came to us from the Orange County Shelter where she was listed as a stray. The shelter estimated her age as 10 but due to her energy level and the condition of her coat (beautiful markings!) we are confident she is younger. Dolly is a sweetheart who loves attention. She walks well on leash and enjoys her outings but is also content to be in your lap.
Dolly is getting along well with the other rescue dogs and hasn't been a bit of trouble. She will need some dental work soon to enhance her beautiful smile.
HELLO DOLLY!
Hope you will soon be "back where you belong" in a loving home!
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Name: Flash
Age: 3 Type: Wire Fox
HOORAY! FLASH FOUND THE PERFECT, PATIENT AND LOVING HOME WITH TINA AND JEFF! HIS ENERGY IS APPRECIATED, HE HAS A FRIEND TO ROMP WITH AND HE PROVIDES LOTS OF ENTERTAINMENT!
HERE'S A PICTURE OF FLASH WITH HIS NEW FAMILY!
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Name: Harry
Age: 7 Type: Wire Fox
Hooray for Harry! He has been adopted into a GREAT home! We're just wild with happiness for our Harry!
Harry is pictured getting hugs from Emily who reports that all is going well!
Harry is a happy boy even though he had to give up the only home he had ever known for financial reasons and take up residence in Rescue because of his owner's financial hardships. Stubbed tailed and stout (although running around the Rescue grounds has helped him slim down a bit!) with one ear up and one down, Harry is mellow, with no attitude toward his fellow Wires. Harry is HOUSEBROKEN and would love to be back in a home to call his own. As you can see in the photos, Harry may be a laid back fellow but his sweater selection shows the potential for a wild and crazy guy! We're just wild about Harry and he'll be wild with gratitude if you take him home!
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Name: Jack
Age: 9 Type: Wire Fox
Jack has been adopted!
All of his training when he was fostered by Trish and her Wire, Myrna Loy resulted in his becoming a model Wire!
Then, there was a serendipitous meeting with Wire lover, Connie Vaughn at La Quinta.
Connie was waiting for just the right dog to bring her comfort after losing her beloved Wire, Shorty. Jack appeared with Trish and Myrna Loy whom Connie met last year at La Quinta. Now Jack is in a wonderful home with Connie and her husband.
Take a look at these great pictures of Jack in his new home! What a fortunate fellow!
Jack's history:
Hi Folks!
Yes, I'm Jack and I'm a GREAT Wire Fox terrier. I'm well-behaved in the house and in public, and I could spend all day getting belly rubs or giving sloppy kisses.
Like most of my breed, I respond well to firm leadership. I'm a star student at "ThankDog Bootcamp" where I get to work out with my foster parents every day. I've learned "sit," "stay," "down," "come," and "heel." Mastering all these commands makes me a great companion. (My trainer likes me so much that my new family will receive a discount for bootcamp if they live in the LA area!)
In my previous home I had separation anxiety, but my foster parents have learned that if I'm well exercised, in my crate and have a radio or TV to listen to, I'm just dandy. But, if you want to take me with you wherever you go, that's fine, too. I'm good at outdoor restaurants, in the car, in hotel rooms, heck, I'd probably be good in your office! I'm quiet....I never bark....not even when other dogs pass me!
As for other dogs...some I like, some I don't. So, I'd do best as the only dog in your home.
What else can I tell ya? I'm housetrained, up to date on shots, and I'm really handsome! So if your wanting a well-trained, highly intelligent, loveable new family member, then I'm the guy for you!
Jack unfortunately bounced back to us after being a beloved family member in a home in San Francisco. We took him back and Jack is doing his best to adjust to Rescue life and separation anxiety. A handsome and dignified fellow, Jack is HOUSEBROKEN and hoping for an understanding Wire home.
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Jack is pictured during a break on his trip southbound from SF to the Rescue.
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Name: Jimmy
Age: 2 Type: Wire Fox
Jimmy was tearfully relinquished to Rescue by his owners who had to move in with in-laws due to financial hardship. Unfortunately, Jimmy did not appreciate the hospitality extended enough to keep from resorting to typical terrier behavior and terrorizing the Chihuahuas already in residence. Jimmy is handsome and full of himself with impish energy. He is also HOUSEBROKEN! And, while the Chihuahuas apparently didn't qualify, he actually is good with mellower dogs!
Jimmy has been adopted and now lives in Washington state!
Jimmy is pictured with Curt and Casey and on his new patio in the Pacific Northwest.
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Name: Kiwi
Age: 8 Type: Wire Fox
Kiwi has been adopted! GiGi and Dale Campbell opened their hearts and home in Santee, California to Kiwi.
The Campbells previously adopted Wires Duke and Daisy from us.
Here's what GiGi wrote:
"Kiwi is adorable. Kiwi fits right in with us and our lifestyle. With us she
has more freedom to be herself as she is the only dog, and loving it. She?has adjusted well. "
Looks like Kiwi has it all now including getting to swim in the pool!
Kiwi's story:
Kiwi is an 8 year young spayed female that was relinquished by her owners when they moved to Arizona. She is HOUSEBROKEN and is used to a doggie door allowing her outside access. She obeys the commands of sit, stay and come. She was raised with young boys, but kept in an outdoor kennel most of her life. When she entered rescue foster care, she quickly decided indoor living and being part of daily family life was great! She loves to settle down in a lap at night for t.v. watching, and will follow her person from room to room to check out the action. She does not like cats, but lives with an English Bull terrier! She spent the first 5 years of her life with a bark collar, so even now with no bark collar, she rarely barks. She adores men, but has learned that women are nice also. She adores a game of fetch, walks very nicely on a leash, loves a good roll on the lawn and car rides. Perhaps in a past life she was a Siamese cat as she "talks" alot with moans, groans, soft howls and growls. Although she is dog friendly, she really would like to not have to share her person's attention or love. Isn't she a cutie with her beautiful markings and her jaunty ears?
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Name: Robin
Age: 5 Type: Welsh
Sweet little Robin was also rescued from a puppy mill situation in Yucca Valley this past August. She had been neglected there and needed treatment for ear infections. She is mellow and quiet and Flash (who is just the opposite!) has taken quite a shine to her She is already learning about the doggy door and adjusting to life outside of a puppy mill crate. Her ears will always need to be monitored but just a month of treatment alleviated her suffering and, as is typical of so many loving dogs, she holds no grudges against humans even though she was not properly loved and cared for.
Robin has been adopted!
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Name: Timmy
Age: 3 Type: Wire Fox
CONGRATULATIONS TO TIMMY! HE IS NOW RESIDING IN CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIFORNIA WITH KRIS AND JACK! AND HIS NEW NAME IS OSGOOD (OSSIE).
HE HAS A GREAT LIFE AND THE PUPPY MILL PAST IS A DISTANT MEMORY! HE HAS TRADED IN THE ARM CHAIR AT RESCUE FOR A LOUNGE CHAIR BY THE POOL AND IS LOVING IT!
HEE'S A PICTURE OF OSSIE WITH HIS NEW FAMILY!
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