LOOK AT ME!

Hey Roz here! I FOUND MY FOREVER FAMILY! Just wanted all you AARCS Mange Babies groupies to know that I am L-U-C-K-Y!!!! That's me on the left..........the one with the big ears!!! Pretty good looking family I picked hey?

Update on Smitty, Celia and Boo

All three of these beautiful pups are up for adoption. Check them out on the AARCS website www.albertaanimalrescuecrew.com

Thanks!

UPDATE FROM THE FOSTER HOME ON BOO AND CELIA

Boo is available for adoption!!
Boo is an outgoing girl - tho perhaps a little shy when meeting new people but usually warms up fairly quickly She has recovered nicely from her spay surgery - not that it slowed her down too much for too long. She would do well with a moderately active family - Boo loves to run and play and go for walks.Though she has yet to go to an off leash park, I think that once she is trained and socialized with other dogs she would thoroughly enjoy it. Boo also has a softer side - she loves to be petted and talked to - and to snuggle up when she gets a chance.

Celia is also available for adoption!
Celia has recovered well - put on some weight and has all the vim and vigor of a healthy puppy. Celia is a bit shy and submissive - she plays well with dogs she knows but will need socializing to learn that other dogs are not a threat. She is quite a sensitive girl - a gruff voice is all that is needed to let her know she has made a mistake and she is so apologetic-- ''I really didn't mean to do it" - look on her face. She loves to be talked to and petted and of course a nice warm snuggle makes her pretty happy too! She is going to need a family that is willing to put some time and love into her to help build her confidence and show her that life is good!! and there is really nothing to be afraid of.

Both Celia and Boo are kennel trained - sleeping in the kennel at night and when we go out .. They are both housetrained--walk well on leash with a harness - know 'sit' and are working on 'down'- and are not fond of car rides ( must be a family thing) but that will likely change once they can go somewhere fun - rather than the vet's office. Neither of these pups have been around children but they would likely do fine with older children. They both respond well to positive reinforcement training and are eager to please. Even though both Celia and Boo have spent their recovery time in the same foster home they are not 'bonded' and would do well in forever homes of their own.

UPDATE! UPDATE!!

Both Celia AND Boo are up for Adoption!

Update on Roz!

So I went to see Dr. McBride this morning, and no mites! I weigh 20.3 kgs now too. I go back in 2 weeks just to make sure that they're all gone, but I'm so excited! My foster mom was so happy to hear the news too.
I'm still not ok with getting into the car. I escaped back into the yard this morning when it was time to go to the vet. Foster Dad had to come out and help out mom because I am so strong when I am avoiding the car ride! I'm drooling less though, and then when it was time to come back home I hopped right into the car without needing any coaxing. Mom says this is huge as well.
I've gotten really good at escaping from my kennel during the day. Foster mom and dad have had to get creative to keep the door from coming open (she thinks it's my foster brother Jasper letting me out, so it's not all my fault!) Anyways, I'm doing really well everyone and I'm looking forward to meeting my new forever family that it just around the corner!
Roz

UPDATE ON CELIA AND BOO!!!

Boo is almost ready for adoption - she is going on Tuesday - the 15 to get spayed and will be ready for her new forever home!! She is quite a spunky girl, very eyecatching in her multicolored coat. She is kennel trained - tho not her favorite spot - she dives in willingly and sleeps thru the night. She is loving this warmer weather and hanging out by the doggie pool tho I haven't actually seen her in it. She is a great pup -loves going for walks and loves a snuggle on the bed when she can get it.

Celia is doing wonderful - she has gotten so much better!!!-She has been off the mange medication for a couple of weeks now and her problems have all disappeared!!! We are seeing a totally new Celia!!! She is playful, happy and hungry - she'll even eat her kibble with nothing on it!! She has had her first vaccinations and after she gains a few pounds she will be scheduled for spaying. Celia loves the doggie pool - she has a blast splashing around and diving for toys on the bottom - then jump out a tear around the yard --it was great to see her just having FUN!! She too is kennel trained - tho I have been leaving her loose at night with no 'accidents' and she doesn't bother the cats or try to get on the bed. Now that she is feeling better she is really enjoying her walks - her tail wags the whole time- she like to stop for the occassional sniff but trots along quite happily (most of the time) and when she gets home she'll have a good nap.

UPDATE ON MIKEY

Mikey gave all of us a scare, especially his forever home. He got scared of a trailer being pulled in the yard and bolted. He went for a little journey on his own, and had us all worried.

He is now home safe and sound and here is what his new family has to say:

Mikey is just a pleasure to have around. He settled in immediately and is so laid back and kind. Last night I put his bed down on the floor beside mine and he woke me up at 4am to go outside for a pee and then went right back to bed. He has had a few accidents in the house but I think its mostly just us still not quite sure what his 'signs' are. He's a smart dude. This will be a temporary issue I'm sure.

He is still getting used to all of the animals around the yard but he really feeds off of us and our actions so when we don't make a big deal about something neither does he. He is going to be a great farm dog.One of the rules is that the dogs have to "stay on the mat" when they first come in the house because of dirty feet. They can only come in when I feel their feet and deem them clean and dry enough. OH MAN does Mikey talk and complain about that LOL. He is a comedian! He will poke his head around the corner and I will say "on the mat" and he will back up. I go look and his toenails are just as close to the edge of the mat as possible. He wants to be in the house but is such a gentleman he won't push his luck. LoL. I just giggle at him. He is so hilarious.

I don't know where the heck he was for all that time but I'm so glad he's home safe.

UPDATE ON SMITTY

Smitty has still not been cleared of mites and must continue to take his medicine. He went to the Vet at the beginning of June and those creepy little critters were still found with his scrapings. The positive thing is that he gained over 5 lbs again. He is a lean build but his weight gain is excellent.

Smitty is still very nervous of people. He has been going for short walks in the neighborhood in order to get more exposure to different elements. He has also had several people come over and visit with him. A couple people, other than his foster family, have walked him too! He is a gem to walk on the Jac Trac leash.

Next weekend he is going to spend a few days with Celia and Boo. Hopefully this will bring him out of his shell a bit more with a new environment for a few days while his foster mom and dad are away.

UPDATE ON CELIA AND BOO

Once again Celia and Boo visited the vet for a recheck. They both have been taken off the mange medication!!! GREAT!!!!

Boo is really healthy - she had her first vaccinations and will be getting spayed in a couple of weeks and soon after - available for a lucky family to give her the forever home she so deserves.She is a very loving and beautiful girl with a zest for fun that is hard to top- she plays constantly with another foster pup we have taken in - leaving Celia to do her own thing - mostly. She is doing well meeting new people but is fearful and barky of new dogs she encounters (lack of exposure) - but once she meets them she settles down quickly.

Celia - sweet, sweet Celia - has run into some difficulties related to intolerance of the mange medication that she had to be on - I am so so relieved that she no longer needs it!! We (including the vet) are hoping that now that Celia is off the medication that her issues will resolve themselves. She has added some weight but with little appetite she doesn't eat like she should. We have tried quite a few things to spark her appetite and finally with addition of canned dog food and yogurt she is eating more so hopefully this will get her on the road to recovery. Right now she enjoys some playtime with sis but quite often she is napping on the big dog pillow or just hanging out in the yard.Once she is feeling GOOD we could see a whole new Celia emerge --she is a real sweetie - loves a snuggle and just to be close.

UPDATE ON MIKEY - AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION!

Hey! It's Me, MIKEY!

I am available for adoption now! I know all of you Mange Babies followers will be happy to hear that. Now it is a matter of me being patient and finding the perfect home to adopt me!

Here is my update:

Mikey experienced a sad loss last week, he lost his "mama" Stella, the bulldog. She sadly passed away from complications due to pneumonia. He was very attached to her and really is missing her. He has been extra snuggly and attentive lately.

Mikey is starting to lose some of his "puppy" ness, having been neutered last week and had his first set of shots. He listens so well, and is incredibly consistent with his house training.

Mikey loves to eat, and is learning to play fetch. Mikey's favourite treat is bully sticks and he just thinks they are the best thing ever.

We really love Mikey, and wish we could keep him, but he is going to be a big boy. Mikey needs room to run, a buddy to play with and a job to do!

He is going to be such a loyal friend and companion to whoever is lucky enough to adopt this sweet boy.

UPDATE ON CELIA AND BOO

From the foster home!

We took Boo and Celia in for their recheck this morning - both of them are free of the mange mites-- so a couple more weeks of medication and hopefully they will be done with it!!! Boo has put on some more weight - she is now just over 15 kgs and Celia is not far behind and 14.8 kgs - so they are doing well - not as big as some of the siblings but looking good!!!

Boo's favorite spot is on the back of the couch - watching and waiting for something to sound off about. Boo loves to be UP - up on the couch, up on the coffee table where she'll take a nap if the sun hits it just right, or up on the kitchen table if she can get away with it and she loves to jump up - which we are working on. She loves to drag the blankets out of the kennels where she and Celia set to work "customizing them" ! She is learning to walk nicely onleash - gets a little fed up with foster dad when he won't let her lead the way but she is getting there.
Celia is all about staying calm. She has become a little more confident going for walks - or saunters around the block. She loves to sit and watch the ants and snack on one or two, she paddles around in the 'dog pool' - sticking her nose in the water and blowing bubbles and just to lay in the sun and watch the world go by. Celia LOVES yogurt on her kibble - it's just not right -- eating kibble without it!!!

UPDATE ON ROZ

Today we took Roz for a walk and it was the first time that he's been out of the house and didn't spook at the cars/large objects:) He walked along, no problems at all! He didn't like the kids playing basketball though, he ran past them on the sidewalk pretty fast! But he was very brave;) His last trip to the vet saw a weight gain, but unfortunately he still had live mites on him. I was so sad for him:( I was hoping he had fought it. Another vet appointment on Thursday so hopefully we'll see more improvements! He's sleeping in a bit longer, not 6:00am everyday which is wonderful for foster mom and dad. Roz visited the Chestermere Pet expo on June 1st and he was the poster child for the AARCs babies. He wasn't thrilled about the car ride at all, getting sick on the way there and then he didn't seem to like the big open space. Once there were treats for him he seemed to be more comfortable (of course). He got to meet some of the previously adopted AARCS rescues and their families and he's looking forward to meeting his own soon!

p.s. My foster brother (the resident doggy) doesn't share the couch very well! Ruff, Ruff (translated - MOVE OVER!)

UPDATE ON SMITTY

Hey it's me Smitty.............the littlest of the group! I wonder if that is still the case. I am "growing like a good weed" Mom says.

I haven't been cleared for my demodex yet. I will be visiting the Doctor here this week to have some more scrapings done. Once I have been cleared, vaccinated and neutered, I can go up for adoption! My mom and dad said they want a special home for me as I am such a great pup (they said I am one of the easiest pups they have fostered and they have fostered LOTS!!!). I am very shy of people but once I get to know you, I LOVE YA LOTS! I do bond with other dogs right away and love to play and wrestle. Even the Haylo, the cat, is cool. She acts more like a dog than a cat though. She is quite silly!

Well gotta go and enjoy the sun. BowWow for NOW!

SULLY UPDATE MAY 12th

Hey folks! I had my surgery on Friday. Dr. McBride did my neuter and fixed my inverted eyelids at the same time. Boy do my eyes feel a whole lot better! No more scratching of my eyeballs and no more goop in my eyes constantly.

Now you can all see what beautiful eyes I really have!

Ruff for Now,

Sully

MEET SULLY

This guy has made quite a transformation! Look at how much coat has come in on him!

Here is what the loving foster home has to say:

Sulley is doing great! His eyes will need to be operated on soon, the constant scratching of his eyelashes on his eyeballs irritate him but otherwise he's a very good, loving, sweet little puppy!

Everyday he is getting healthier and healthier.

MEET BOO AND CELIA

Here is what the loving foster home has to say:

We took Celia and Boo in for their check-ups. both girls have gained about 6 pounds in the last month- and are doing well. Boo is clear of the mange mites and Celia is still packing live ones so they are both continuing on their medication. They have both learned to spend their nights in kennels without a fuss - they would much rather snuggle up in bed with us -but there is only so much room!!
Both girls have very distinct personalities. Boo is very outgoing and playful and of course loves to be loved. She loves to go for walks and check out the neighbourhood. She is not shy at all and enjoys meeting and getting attention from anyone who is willing to give her some.She loves to hang out in the yard and romp with the rest of the pack, and when she's pooped - she'll have a nap in the sun.
Celia is really more my kind of girl - very laid back, very sweet,quiet and a little shy and has a bit of a stubborn streak. She is slowly gaining confidence on her walks - at first she refused to go but now she follows her sis along and they take every opportunity to stop and sniff. Celia loves attention but is not one to come and ask for it,-- she waits for you to come to her. She enjoys laying out in the sun or romping with her sister and making sure the yard is 'safe' from intruders - she tends to bark abit.
They are both wonderful easygoing pups and it is a pleasure to foster them while they heal and when the time comes they will make wonderful loving pets in their forever homes.

MEET ROZ

Here is what the loving foster family has to say:

Roz is quietly whining at the door now to be let outside!!! He has only had 1 accident in the house in the last week and I'm pretty sure that was due to the crazy weather he saw outside and he decided it wasn't for him.

He sits and waits for his food, although I can tell he really doesn't like this part of obedience training:) and he no longer dives into Jasper's food first before Jasper can even blink.

He's not really a fan of bath time, and foster mom and dad are having more trouble as he has so much fur now! (it was so quick and easy when he was hairless;)

He's such a sweetie pie, so calm and loving. He loves to come looking for affection and he's great around new people that come to the house. If only we could get him to sleep past 6:30am!

MEET SMITTY

This is what the loving foster home has to say:



Smitty is one wonderful pup. He definitely has a personality that makes you have a little bit of a "crush" on him. He has adjusted well into our home which consist of two canine residents, one feline resident (Smitty's favorite) and three human residents.


Smitty came to us with literally no hair on his body and sores on his sides. We knew that a jacket for outside was a must so he sports two (one which he can just squeeze into now as he is getting so big).



We actually said he looked like a pig (with his little skin wrinkles). So the nicknames started Smitty the Pitti, Smitty the Piggy, Our Little Piggy.....................happy to hear our voices saying any of them to him.

His sores have now cleared up and he has a full body of hair!!!!! He has gained over 7 lbs since coming to our home which is surprising as he still sports a slim figure.

Besides his Demodex, Smitty came down with an ear infection so he is now being treated for that also.

His house manners are coming along. Most days there are no accidents and then when we aren't looking (more like not paying attention) he slips one in!!!!! He is crate trained, treat trained (especially for Purebite Liver treats), wrestling trained, petting trained, digging holes trained and snuggling trained! Just what all puppies love!

We are presently working on Smitty's "Stranger Danger". Due to the fact that he is limited for where he can go, we have people that come over to visit every couple of days. He is thinking this isn't too bad because his liver treat intake seems to increase then!

Stay tuned for updates and progress on these babies.

MEET MIKEY

This has been submitted by the loving foster family:

Mikey has gotten so tall! He weighs in at 31 pounds and has almost all of his fur back.
He always gets such wonderful responses when he is out for a walk, people always comment on what a handsome boy he is, and they will usually try to guess what "breed" he is.
So far Rotti/Pitt/Hound have been prominent.
He is so eager to please and responds really well to commands. He knows how to sit and laydown.
He loves to run, and plays a game where he will look at you and jump, and then if you say lets race, he will try to beat you and run as fast as he can.
He is learning to fetch sticks and carry them in his mouth.
Mikey really likes bully sticks and carries them around proudly in his mouth.
His favourite toy is a big stuffed Bulldog that he loves to carry around and chew on.
I am concerned about when he has to leave us as he has really fallen for our English Bulldog Stella and she is really quite fond of him too.
Recently he has started to lay down on our walks to wait for her to catch up, because she can't walk as fast as him. He cries if she goes away during the night when he is in his crate and he absolutley loves to chew on her wrinkley skin.
At Mikey's visit to Dr. Mcbride last week there was one dead mite on his skin scraping, we have upped his medication because he has gained weight.
I have also been supplementing his RAW diet with some immune boosters and have been giving him dips in a special herbal dip to help with the itching.
Mikey is still learning how to Potty outside. We've had some success with him, however he has had some accidents. I think its more a case of us not watching him closely enough because he does sniff and wander when he needs to go. We're working on it.
I am really hoping that he finds a home where he has lots of room to run and ideally another dog to play with.

Over the next two weeks all the pups went to their foster homes to receive TLC, socialization, lots of food and a warm bed to sleep in. All the pups adjusted very well into their new surroundings. There is stress when they leave there puppy pack but these foster homes know how to make it as smooth as possible.

After two weeks of quarantine and confirmation that the pups had Demodex(not contagious), the pups were starting to be placed in experienced foster homes where they would spend their next few months during the recovery process.

These pups need daily meds to fight the demodex and special baths to help with their sores.

On a winter day in March, AARCS Rescue Group headed out the the Reservation to make their usually food deliveries. They came across seven pups in horrible condition. Even though AARCS had no vacant foster homes they could not leave these pups to die in the cold. These pics are from when they first arrived and were quarantined. These pups are very lucky that help came along when it did.

Follow the transformation of these pups back to healthy conditions. We will keep you updated on their progress.