Updates!

All the foster dogs are doing great.  Here are a few updates about some of them...

Lyla is doing good and is now fully housetrained!  She definitely likes her daily exercise as does her foster mom because it keeps her from getting into mischief.  Her leash manners are great but she does get awfully excited at the sight of another dog.  She'd really like to go over, say hi, and play.    She likes to snuggle with people and dogs and is a pretty fun and sweet companion.  If her foster parent had to use one word to describe her it would be "Sassy!"

Ellie is an awesome dog and companion.  Her energy level has increased 10 fold and she is a happy, attention loving girl.  She is pretty good on leash and enjoys her walks quite a bit.  And now that she is feeling better from her thyroid meds, she has rediscovered the joy of toys.  She is also starting to enjoy playing with her foster siblings and is well behaved with visiting dogs as well.  She goes back to the vet for a recheck on her thyroid and eyes next week so we'll update you on that shortly!

Brodie has become great on leash and is getting better at his "stay" and "come" commands but still can't be trusted off-leash.  He LOVES to go "crittering" and will stick his head into every gopher hole he finds hoping to meet a furry little friend.    Brodie is good in the house and after he gets over his initial shyness his fun and playful personality just shines through.

For more information on this dog, please contact the Windy City Canine Rescue at info@windycityrescue.com or by calling 403-359-3139.

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Our adoption fee allows us to provide the basics for the dogs in our care, but we are always encountering additional expenses (dental work, medicine for illnesses, etc.).  If you would like to help dogs like this one, but aren't looking to adopt one at this time, please consider a donation.  Thank you.

10 Reasons

Why Piper is the best dog ever.

1. She loves to cuddle. Seriously she is the best snuggler ever.
2. She is super smart. She knows all the basics and then some!
3. She is a perfect house dog. Housetrained, Well behaved, and calm in the house
4. She loves Kitties. (she would love a cat of her own..)
5. She is awesome with kids. (she wants some of her own!)
6. She wants to make you happy. 
7. Her whole body wiggles when she is happy to see you (which is all the time)
8. She gives great hugs.
9. She is a funny dog, and will make you laugh every day.
10. She would love you unconditionally.

Piper has been in rescue for a long time. It breaks our heart. Why? Why does no one want such a great dog? We just don't understand. At the childrens festival a few weeks ago Piper sat all day and let hundreds of kids hug and pet her. One little boy in particular spent more than an hour sitting beside her. Piper had her paw on him the whole time. It was quite possibly the cutest thing ever. She is a fantastic dog for kids and would love a family of her own. She has been in rescue for far too long.

For more information on this dog, please contact the Windy City Canine Rescue at mailto:info@windycityrescue.comor by calling 403-359-3139.

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Our adoption fee allows us to provide the basics for the dogs in our care, but we are always encountering additional expenses (dental work, medicine for illnesses, etc.).  If you would like to help dogs like this one, but aren't looking to adopt one at this time, please consider a donation.  Thank you.

Ellie {Shepherd Cross}

Ellie is a lab/shepherd cross (we think!) and is around 6 years old.  She spent the last 2 months at the Lethbridge Animal Shelter but is now lapping up the love in a foster home.  Our understanding is that she was found on a farm by Calgary with 3 other dogs.  Two of those dogs starved to death but Ellie was rescued in time by the ASPCA.  One other dog (probably her son) also survived and has since been adopted.

Ellie is very sweet and loves to snuggle. She shows her appreciation of your attentions by leaning up against you as you pet her.  Her gentle nature will touch your heart within minutes of meeting her.

You can tell just from looking at her she has had a bit of a rough life.  She has scars on her face and body and her eyes have some funny colouring (probably from malnutrition).  Our vet does not believe that this colouring has affected her vision.  She is not producing tears in her one eye and is on medication to fix that and it is working well. It is possible that once Ellie is fully healthy, her tear production will come back to normal, but we don't know that for sure yet. Ellie also has hypothyroidism which has caused a decrease in her energy levels and has made her coat brittle. After only 5 days of medication we've already seen an improvement.  She will need to remain on the thyroid medications for the rest of her life but the costs are (thankfully) minimal at around $30 per month.  With these medications Ellie will be able to live a long and healthy life.

Ellie is OK with other dogs but she likes to be in control and probably would not enjoy a younger pesky puppy as a sibling.  If she had the chance to describe her ideal home it would probably involve big cushy beds, a warm fireplace and a nice lap to snuggle next to.  She loves to go out on walks, but she doesn't need much to satisfy her.

For more information on Ellie, please contact the Windy City Canine Rescue at info@windycityrescue.com or by calling 403-359-3139.

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Our adoption fee allows us to provide the basics for the dogs in our care, but we are always encountering additional expenses (dental work, medicine for illnesses, etc.).  If you would like to help dogs like this one, but aren't looking to adopt one at this time, please consider a donation.  Thank you.