Windy City Canine Rescue

We've Moved!

2011-09-25T09:14:00.002-06:00

Some of you were having trouble accessing this blog for some reason. We couldn't figure out how to fix the problem and after weeks of frustration we decided to move the blog. You can now find us and all our awesome dogs at - http://windycityrescue.wordpress.com/ Please update your bookmarks! Hopefully if you are one of the people that was having issues, you'll see this message on our

How Could You?

2011-09-23T15:10:00.002-06:00

.ExternalClass .ecxhmmessage P {padding:0px;} .ExternalClass body.ecxhmmessage {font-size:10pt;font-family:Tahoma;} To the person who ran me over on a lonely country road: How could you not stop to see if I was okay? How could you be so uncaring to not even take me to a vet? How could you leave me in a ditch to die? Did you think about me that night when you were in your

Arrow - ADOPTED

2011-09-17T15:02:00.003-06:00

Arrow is a one year old sheltie. He is a little shy and timid when you first meet him, but it doesn't take him long to warm up. Arrow LOVES playing with other dogs and would be a great second dog. He has very good dog manners and knows when other dogs are not interested in play yet is ready to go the moment they change their minds. For a sheltie, Arrow is very quiet.

Alfie {Papillon/Dachshund Cross}

2011-09-16T18:38:00.000-06:00

Alife is a sweet, young papillon/dachshund cross. He can be a little shy to start, but once he gets to know you he is all cuddles and wiggles. For a little guy, Alfie has a lot of spirit. He is brave enough to take on two shepherd puppies at once! Alfie also enjoys going to the dog park and doesn't stray too far from his foster family or their dogs. Alfie's favourite game

Molly {Schnauzer Cross} - ADOPTED

2011-09-16T06:27:00.001-06:00

Molly is a young, sweet, loveable and playful schnauzer cross. She loves to go for walks. She doesn't bark much and has been friendly with every dog she's met! Molly is great with kids and would manage a busy, loud and active household just great. Molly is housetrained and very bright. But she is also very stubborn and she is convinced that if there is food around, it must

Fido {Chihuahua Cross} - ADOPTED

2011-09-15T07:04:00.001-06:00

Fido is a super cute, super cuddly, young chihuahua cross. He listens well, is good in a kennel at night, and is housetrained. Fido is also good with other dogs, and tries to play with cats (without too much success at this point!). We've also discovered that Fido loves to fetch. He brings it back and will place it right in your hand. Maybe there is a little golden

Cynder {Terrier/Dachshund cross?}

2011-09-14T13:30:00.000-06:00

We are really guessing on what Cynder's mix is, but does it really matter? She is awfully cute! She is quite small and is about the size of a small dachshund. Cynder is a few years old and came to us from the same area as Peanut and Sidney. Cynder is a snuggler. She loves to be with you on the couch and will burrow into you, the blankets and the pillows until she has found the "

Third Times a Charm?

2011-09-12T20:51:00.009-06:00

Piper. Where to begin? Every time anyone comes in contact with this dog they have the same reaction, why is she still in rescue? A little history. Piper originally came from a bad situation where children were being taken from the home. The kind people at CPS didn't want to give this sweet dog to the shelter so they called rescue. She was adopted out to a well intentioned home but was

The Mortgage Center

2011-09-10T20:25:00.010-06:00

We had an amazing day today with the awesome people from the Mortgage Center! Several months ago they offered to put on a garage sale and donate all the proceeds to Windy City Canine Rescue! They had collected 4 trailers, one basement and a hallway full of donations from the generous people in our area. It was a ton of work for them to load, unload, display, sell and pack away all of the

Woody {Rough Collie}

2011-09-10T17:17:00.001-06:00

Woody is a very sweet, 10 year old Rough Collie. He has been loved his whole life and it shows. He is friendly with everyone - adults, kids and dogs. He is PERFECT on a leash. He just walks nicely at your side and doesn't pull or pee on every little thing he sees. He is just happy to be out and about. In fact, I think leisurely strolls are his favourite thing in life. All

Sage {Yellow Lab}

2011-09-08T06:20:00.001-06:00

Sage is your typical lab.... happy, bouncy, and playful. She is very smart and listens well. She has had some good training somewhere in her background! She is great with other dogs and great with kids too. She is currently being fostered with a little girl and they have had no issues at all. And she is already a neighborhood favourite with all the kids in the area. Even

Looking for Foster Homes

2011-09-02T06:14:00.000-06:00

The heart and soul of every dog rescue is their foster homes. Without foster homes, we wouldn't be able to help any dogs. It can be one of the hardest jobs but also one of the most rewarding. If you decide to be a foster home, you'll be able to get to know some incredible dogs. They'll brighten your day, get you out exercising more and provide you with lots of cuddles in the evenings.

Garage Sale

2011-09-01T08:57:00.004-06:00

The Mortgage Centre is hosting a yard sale fundraisers to benefit the Windy City Canine Rescue! How awesome is that?! It is on Saturday September 10th and will be in their parking lot at 534 18 Street S from 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. They will have tonnes of great stuff including clothes, toys, furniture, movies, books, etc. Don't miss out on all the great bargains. No reasonable offer will

Email

2011-08-18T18:14:00.003-06:00

Does it frustrate you never knowing if and when the blog has had an update? If that describes you, check out that email box over to the right.... Do you see it? It's right here -> If you sign up for the email, you won't need to stop in here all the time wondering what's new... it will be sent directly to your inbox! How cool is that? The emails come complete with all the photos and

Sydney {Chihuahua cross} - ADOPTED

2011-08-16T12:57:00.001-06:00

Sydney is the other dog we saved from the Beverly Hills shelter. She is a 2 year old chihuahua cross just over 15 pounds. She is super friendly and does great with other dogs and kids. She isn't as wild as these pictures make her look. We could only get pictures when she was racing around because when she stopped she was stuck to me like glue. Or rather she was stuck to my pocket holding

Peanut {Jack Russell Cross} - ADOPTED

2011-08-15T12:37:00.002-06:00

It happened again. It only took about 2 minutes before I was smitten. This time with Peanut. It took all my will power to not scoop him up and take him home with me. Peanut came to us from a kill shelter in Beverly Hills. He has made a very long journey to find happiness. When we let him down in the field (along with Sidney another dog from the same place that you'll meet tomorrow) he was

Thank -You!!!

2011-08-01T10:39:00.005-06:00

We would like to thank everyone would came out to our 2nd annual Bark in the Park event this year. A special thank-you to the following businesses and people who donated and made the event a huge success! Please support these great local people! Park Pet HospitalPet ParadeKarma EstheticsNorth and Company LLP Tiger RealtyNOKAShauna Ferby Jane SavidgeChasing Tails Pet PhotographyCarefree

Mandy {Bichon Cross} - ADOPTED

2011-07-27T06:46:00.004-06:00

This little cutie is Mandy. She is a 4 year old Bichon cross who is literally, the perfect dog. She is Super Cute She has fantastic manners She is house trained She is great on walks (never pulls) She likes other dogs (although can be overwhelmed by big ones) She ignores cats She adores people She isn't a big barker She loves to cuddle on the couch She is playful She is very sweet and

Bark in the Park

2011-07-23T22:28:00.003-06:00

We all had a great time at Bark in the Park today! We got to meet and talk with lots of people and most importantly so did the rescue pups! Bo, Piper, Ellie and Finn were all on hand to do give out kisses and tail wags. There were tonnes of fun demos to watch and great contests to enter. There were lots of great dogs to visit with. Some came dressed for the party, others met up with old

Bark in the Park

2011-07-19T10:47:00.004-06:00

Just a reminder that Bark in the Park is happening this weekend!! It will be at the Kiwanis Picnic Shelter at Henderson Lake Park from 11am-3pm. M and M meats will be hosting a BBQ, there will be several dog demo's, contests, raffle table, vendor booths, and of course our adoptable dogs! Park Pet Hospital will be doing microchipping on location as well so bring your own (leashed) dogs. Come

Water Hound - ADOPTED

2011-07-11T15:24:00.004-06:00

To say that Marley likes the hose, is a bit of an understatement. Marley will literally spend hours playing with the sprinkler. It actually works out pretty good - water your lawn AND exercise your dog! You get two for the price of one. For more information on Marley, please contact the Windy City Canine Rescue at info@windycityrescue.com or by calling 403-359-3139. _________________________

Bo {Terrier Cross} - ADOPTED

2011-07-10T15:15:00.002-06:00

Bo is a medium sized, terrier cross who is about 50 lbs. He has been loved his whole life but sadly, his mom has a terminal illness and can no longer care for him. Bo is loves people, kids, dogs and other cats. His only bad habit is jumping up when he greets you. Bo loves to play and can easily be enticed into a game of keep away, tug, or wrestling. But he also loves to cuddle. Once you

Bark in the Park II

2011-07-06T09:46:00.001-06:00

Remember this from last year? Remember how much fun you had? What? You didn't make it? That's OK. You can come this year! Even if you aren't looking for a dog, be sure to pop down to buy some raffle tickets, watch some dog demos and of course, meet the stars of the show - the rescue pups!_____________________________________________ Our adoption fee allows us to provide the basics for the

The Indoor Policy

2011-07-04T17:26:00.010-06:00

We often receive inquiries about adopting a rescue to be kept as an outdoor dog. One of our adoption policies is that we do not adopt dogs out that will be kept mainly outdoors. Now having said that there are always exceptions to every rule. If we happen to get a dog into our program that was an outside dog since a puppy and we match them with this type of home there is that possibility.

Long Overdue Updates

2011-06-28T09:10:00.003-06:00

Sorry for the delay in the updates! All the dogs have been doing great though! Marley - ADOPTED Marley has been having so much fun. She loves, loves, loves camping and is very excited by all the gophers and fishing. She loves to chase the lures. LOL. Her foster mom has started biking with her and she is doing great with it. She listens really well and stays nicely beside the bike. She

Succesful Meet And Greet

2011-06-26T19:08:00.000-06:00

We had a great day at Henderson Lake today. The rain held off for the most part and it was nice to see all our rescue dogs in one place. :) Everyone was on their best behaviour and really showcased just how great rescue dogs are. Thank you so much to the volunteers who came- both the foster homes, and those who just stopped by to say hi. And of course thank to the dog lovers who stopped by to

What a Difference!

2011-06-24T07:32:00.001-06:00

Are you coming down to Henderson Lake on Sunday (from 11-1 near the pool) to meet the dogs? If so, I'm glad I went and took pictures of Ellie so that you can recognize her. What a difference a few months of good food, medications and love have done for this girl. She is just so happy now! She is playful... She is loving... And I have I mentioned how happy she

Meet and Greet

2011-06-17T08:34:00.001-06:00

Come on down and say "Hello". We'd love to see you there!

Updates!

2011-05-16T10:08:00.001-06:00

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

10 Reasons

2011-05-06T23:21:00.002-06:00

Why Piper is the best dog ever. She loves to cuddle. Seriously she is the best snuggler ever. She is super smart. She knows all the basics and then some! She is a perfect house dog. Housetrained, Well behaved, and calm in the house She loves Kitties. (she would love a cat of her own..) She is awesome with kids. (she wants some of her own!) She wants to make you happy. Her whole body wiggles

Ellie {Shepherd Cross}

2011-05-01T14:59:00.002-06:00

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

Lyla {Shepherd Cross}

2011-04-30T09:20:00.001-06:00

Lyla is a young (around 1.5 years old), rambunctious, well adjusted shepherd cross. If you are looking for a happy, fun loving, ready-for-anything kind of dog, please arrange to meet Lyla. You'll love her. We don't think Lyla has spent too much time in a house before as she still needs work on her housetraining and she isn't sure what possessions are yours and what are hers (in other words,

Brodie {Miniature Pinscher} -Adopted

2011-04-29T07:07:00.004-06:00

Brodie is a two year old Miniature Pinscher. He came from a local shelter, and from all appearances has had a pretty rough life so far. Brodie doesn't trust people very well and needs time to warm up before he is friendly. Once he knows you, he is affectionate and playful, but the getting-to-know-you period can take a little bit of time. He is a great little companion and likes to sit on your

Tego {Corgi Cross} - ADOPTED

2011-04-24T20:05:00.002-06:00

Tego is a three year old, male, Corgi cross. He has beautiful brindle markings and a personality to match! Tego is good with dogs, cats and children. He's a little shy when meeting new people, but he warms up to you quite fast. Tego loves to play fetch, tug-o-war and go for lots of walks. He has good leash manners! He's housetrained, not an escape artist and loves to cuddle. He needs a

A Mellower Marley - ADOPTED

2011-04-15T09:07:00.002-06:00

Marley is much loved by her foster home. This is what they had to say about her. Marley is happy, loving, friendly, gentle, playful and so, so well behaved. She is loving her daily runs at the park - we go off leash for about an hour and try hard not to miss a day. Now that things are finally warming up, I've discovered she likes to swim in the river and had an absolute blast play-biting

Childrens Festival

2011-04-11T16:52:00.000-06:00

Come and visit us this saturday at the Lethbridge Childrens Festival! We are excited to a part of this event as we feel that one of our biggest reponsibilities is to educate the public about responsible dog ownership, and the reasons why rescue exists. The Festival is full of family friendly activities for kids of all ages- I heard that there will be face paintining and crafts, and lots of things

Finn update - ADOPTED

2011-04-08T10:52:00.002-06:00

Finn came to us from a Calgary shelter when his time was up. He was originally seized from his previous owners because of neglect and lack of appropriate shelter. So when it was clear that Finn had just never been part of a family - we knew he deserved a chance for happiness. it is amazing how resilient dogs are. He went to a foster home with a lot of experience with dogs and this is

An April Update

2011-03-29T11:15:00.008-06:00

Well almost! Remember April? A while back we requested donations for a very sick, overweight dachshund named April. The response was overwhelming. When April came into rescue her teeth were in very poor shape, and she needed weeks of antibiotic therapy to clear up the infection before we could even begin to look at the dental work needed. Even then because she was also diagnosed with a 4th

Ruby {Spaniel Cross} - ADOPTED

2011-03-27T07:20:00.003-06:00

Ruby is a 6 year old spaniel cross that has spent the last few weeks wandering the streets in Brooks. It's hard to believe that her family isn't out looking for her, as it's obvious that she worked very hard to fit into the house-life. Ruby is perfectly housetrained, and even knows a few tricks ('dance' is one we've just discovered!) She is a bit bigger than a lap dog, but she prefers to lay

Diego {Chihuahua Cross} - ADOPTION PENDING

2011-03-23T18:54:00.003-06:00

Meet Diego! He is a 3 year old Chihuahua who was surrendered to us due to allergies. He is good with people, kids, dogs and cats. He is also housetrained, likes to fetch (but tires out quickly) and LOVES to go on walks, even in the colder weather. He also doesn't get into mischief if he's left loose in the house, although he is also fine being left in a crate both during the day or at night.

Updates!

2011-03-23T11:14:00.015-06:00

My mom always talks about the "Ides of March", something about people going crazy during March because of the moon. I'm a bit more of a scientific gal myself and think it might have to do with the lack of sun for the last 5 months, depletion of vitamin D and inactivity. There is actually a disorder labelled SAD, seasonal affective disorder. People can buy medical lights to help with the

Charlie - ADOPTED

2011-03-18T17:38:00.005-06:00

Meet Charlie! He was found on the side of a country road by friends of mine a few weeks ago when it was in the -40's. Thinking there was no way he was alive they kept driving, however they only got a short way down the road when they turned around to make sure. To their horror Charlie was still alive, it took some effort getting him off the road as he was literally frozen to the ground.

Pepper {Scottish Terrier} - Adopted

2011-03-15T20:22:00.003-06:00

Pepper is a 1 year old Scottish Terrier. Her owners were moving to a country where not only was there a very long flight, but a very long quarantine period. They decided that would not be in Pepper's best interest and regretfully surrendered her to us. She is amazingly trained. She knows sit, down, shake a paw, play dead and roll over. And she will do these with the promise of just a toy as

Mr. Goofy - ADOPTED

2011-03-13T20:56:00.002-06:00

We told you Paden was a goofy guy, so in case you didn't believe us, we'd thought we'd provide you with some evidence.... For more information on Paden, please contact the Windy City Canine Rescue at info@windycityrescue.com or by calling 403-359-3139. _____________________________________________ Our adoption fee allows us to provide the basics for the dogs in our care, but we are

Happy Tail

2011-03-11T09:35:00.007-07:00

If you are an avid reader of our blog, and of course you are, you might have noticed that one of our original intakes has vanished from the adoptee's list. We are very excited to announce that after almost a full year in rescue Mya has been adopted!Mya came into rescue when we first started. We didn't exactly receive all the information on her before she was dropped off, but the original owners

Finn {Border Collie/Samoyed cross}

2011-03-06T10:57:00.005-07:00

Finn is a 2 year old Border Collie/Samoyed cross. Or at least that is our best guess! He is about 50 lbs and 23 inches high, just to give you an idea as to how big he is. Finn is very happy, outgoing and friendly. He LOVES toys and is a super silly guy. We think he spent most of his life outside so he doesn't really understand house manners but we have already started working on that

Paden {Chocolate Lab} - ADOPTED

2011-03-05T18:39:00.002-07:00

Paden is a 4 year old chocolate lab. He is friendly with EVERYONE - adults, kids, dogs and cats. He hasn't met a living being he hasn't loved. Get used to seeing the chuck-it bumper in Paden's mouth through out this post. He really didn't want to part with it. Paden is very obedient (unless of course you are trying to get him to give up his new toy!) and knows lots of tricks. Paden has hip

Perfect Piper

2011-02-22T16:31:00.000-07:00

I can't believe that no one has snatched this girl up yet!!! Piper is a wonderful dog, who could excel at anything you wanted her to be. A family pet? For sure!!! She adores children, loves to hang out, and would like nothing more than to snuggle with her family. She loves camping, and going for car rides, and would love to have a family to call her own. An active companion?? Definitely!! Piper

Lily Update - Adopted

2011-02-15T08:25:00.003-07:00

Lily is doing really well. She is still a fun-loving, fetching machine. She can even be a little demanding when it comes to playing fetch and wanting attention. :) She went on a trip this weekend with her foster mom and did really well meeting new people in a new environment. She isn't as quick to accept men, but if they are sitting, she is fine with them. Maybe she doesn't like their big

Piper Update

2011-02-14T08:04:00.000-07:00

Piper continues to do great. She loves to play fetch - or rather her version of fetch - which is more like grab the toy and then not let it go again while you try and get it back from her. LOL But the highlight of any day for Piper is meeting new people. She LOVES people - big, little, young or old. Her short little tail just goes nuts when people are around. Piper is doing great on walks.

Marley {Heinz 57} - ADOPTED

2011-02-13T15:11:00.003-07:00

We aren't really sure what is in Marley's gene pool. What we can tell you is: She is a lot of fun. She is energetic. She can jump! She is gorgeous. She is good with older kids and other dogs and is housetrained. She is obedient. She knows how to sit, lay down, shake a paw and speak. Did we mention she can jump? Unfortunately, she not only jumps for a toy, she also can jump

Skijoring

2011-02-12T08:45:00.004-07:00

Mya (ADOPTED) has been doing AMAZING skijoring with her foster mom and foster siblings. They have been doing so well in the races they are actually winning money! How great is that? This great photo was taken by Dave Parker last weekend at the Bootleg Sled Dog races in Kimberly. I'm not sure how they all manage to look so happy! It is hard, but obviously very fun, work for everyone. Mya has

A Pet's Ten Commandments

2011-02-11T18:39:00.005-07:00

A friend at work sent me this, most are very true. A PET'S TEN COMMANDMENTS......... (INCLUDING KITTIES TOO) 1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful. 2. Give me time to understand what you want of me. 3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being. 4. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have

Cuter Than You Think - ADOPTED

2011-02-07T05:58:00.002-07:00

Suzie is learning lots about boundaries and how to respect both peoples' and other dogs' space. She just loves to be as close as possible but now she just mostly climbs into my lap, instead of trying to get right up on her foster mom's shoulders :) Her little wiggle butt is the cutest thing ever - it's almost like it's not even attached to her body and just does a little dance all on it's own.

Suzie (ADOPTED) and Piper Update

2011-02-02T19:25:00.004-07:00

Suzie is still doing great. She is gaining some weight (she was a little skinny when we first met her) and has settled in really well. Once she knows you, she trusts you to do whatever you want to her - poke, prod, take her food, etc. She is a super happy little girl and always come wiggling over when you call. She loves to race around with her foster brother but is very mindful when her foster

Suzie Update - ADOPTED

2011-01-28T05:42:00.003-07:00

This is what Suzie's Foster Mom has to say about her.... Suzie is really just the cutest thing. She's smaller than the pictures make her look. She's a super happy and playful little thing, tearing around the house all the time right on my heels. She's a food fiend for sure, but not possessive of it. She's so, so cuddly. Loves to be on your lap and tries to cozy up as close as she can. She

Suzie {Chihuahua} - ADOPTED

2011-01-21T12:23:00.005-07:00

How cute is little Suzie? Suzie is a 3-5 year old Chihuahua that was found in the County of Lethbridge. When no one came to claim her, she was turned over to us to help her find a new home. Suzie is a sweet little dog who is very affectionate and loves to snuggle - once she gets to know you. She is usually pretty unsure of new people and can be a little snappy if you approach her too

Getting to Know Them - Adopted

2011-01-15T12:24:00.002-07:00

It is almost impossible for you to get to know a dog through just words and pictures. We try our best to let you know the good, the bad, the wonderful and the ugly but you really won't know how you are going to click, until you actually meet the dog. I tend to meet the dogs for about 15 minutes while I take pictures and I rely on that brief time, along with lots of input from the foster homes,

Updates

2011-01-14T08:19:00.004-07:00

We just have a few updates to share. All the dogs in our care are doing great. Even April will be doing fine soon - thanks to some incredibly, generous people! April - Adoption Pending Thank you, thank you, thank you. We can't say it enough. Thanks to the very generous donations of many people, we have enough money to cover April's veterinary expenses! She is doing well on her new diet

April Needs Your Help - ADOPTION PENDING

2011-01-08T09:15:00.002-07:00

We hate to ask, but we need your help. April, the sweet little dachshund in our care, is in need of some serious veterinary care. She has an ear infection (easily solved with some antibiotics), needs some dental work AND has a class 4 heart murmur. And to add to all of that, she needs to lose some weight in order to make her heart strong enough to withstand the anesthetic she'll need to get

Chip {Dachshund Cross} - ADOPTED

2011-01-05T19:05:00.002-07:00

It doesn't get any cuter than Chip! Chip is an 8 month old Dachshund Cross who was originally thought to be a purebred and had been purchased for breeding. When his owners realized he wasn't a purebred, they dropped him off at the Taber Shelter where he sat... for a month! I can't believe he was there that long because this little fellow won my heart instantly. He is fun, playful, good

Charlie {Black Lab Cross} - ADOPTED

2011-01-03T16:41:00.002-07:00

Charlie is big and black, but please don't hold that against him. He is also sweet... sensitive... and playful. Charlie is around 4 years old and was found wandering the Highway near Taber. The Taber shelter had him for a little while, but no one came in to claim him. He has obviously been well loved at one time as he is friendly and knows some obedience. He is housetrained and is

Linc {Yorkshire Terrier} - ADOPTED

2011-01-02T11:51:00.003-07:00

Linc is an adorable 9 month old Yorkshire Terrier that was surrendered by his owner as he was a little more active than she had anticipated. He has never met a dog, cat or person he hasn't liked, although not all the cats he's met are as willing as he is to cast aside the species barrier and play! And play is what this boy likes to do. He is a very busy, very active dog in a very small

Merry Christmas

2010-12-24T12:48:00.000-07:00

Windy City Canine Rescue at mailto:info@windycityrescue.comor by calling 403-359-3139. _____________________________________________.

Willow {Beagle cross} - ADOPTED

2010-12-21T18:44:00.002-07:00

Willow is an adorable 12 week old beagle with very typical beagle traits. She is happy and inquisitive all of the time, loves food, loves to sleep, and always has her nose to the ground. She is very cute, and playful, but not as hyper as some puppies. She is working on her housetraining and manners in the house, but as with all puppies, she has had accidents. Beagles require very special

Fetching Machine

2010-12-20T11:21:00.003-07:00

Lily the border collie has been settling nicely into her foster home. We don't think she has spent much time in a house before. She doesn't seem to know all the things we assume most adult dogs know. For example, she has tried to stick her head in the hot oven, she was startled by the sound of a computer turning on and jumped when the furnace turned on for the first time. Once she realizes

Thank You!

2010-12-18T09:52:00.012-07:00

Windy City Rescue has some of the best volunteers I've come across in rescue. A few months ago our Volunteer Coordinator, Breeanne, had an idea to do a gift basket project with elementary school kids in our hometown. This project had classes collect items for a specific rescue dog such as blankets, toys, beds, treats etc. Then we brought the dog into the classrooms to receive their baskets

Lily {Border Collie} - Adopted

2010-12-12T20:42:00.005-07:00

Lily is a friendly, happy girl! She just came from a great shelter in Brooks, AB where she has spent way too long looking for a new home. We are hoping we'll have better luck finding that perfect home for her. She gets along great with most dogs, but she can be a little shy with the initial meeting. Lily seems to have not been socialized or interacted with much in her last home, but she's

April Update - ADOPTION PENDING

2010-12-09T19:22:00.003-07:00

We got an update the other day from April's foster home:When we got April, we weighed her, and she was about 26 lbs. She seems to be getting a little thinner, and already she has a lot more spring in her step. She has been very good once she got into an outside bathroom routine. She must have been fed a lot of table scraps, because she begs when I am cooking ALL THE TIME. All in all, she is an

Chai {Pit Bull Cross} - ADOPTED

2010-12-05T18:32:00.004-07:00

Chai is a beautiful girl that came to us from shelter in the US because her time was up. She is incredibly well trained and very smart. After a few days she already has learned her new name and she already knew how to sit, lay down, shake a paw, roll over and "go to your bed". She is also housetrained. She is very playful with both people and other dogs but is also very quick to mellow out

April {Miniature Dachshund} - ADOPTION PENDING

2010-12-03T12:17:00.006-07:00

May we introduce April.... She is a very sweet, very overweight, 8 year old dachshund. She is housetrained, good with kids and is quite mellow. Needless to say we have her on a diet and we think once she loses a little weight there will be more spring in her step. She would do great with a laid back person or family who likes ambling walks, watching tv and generally just hanging out. For

2011 Calendars

2010-11-27T10:06:00.001-07:00

Each year Paws on the Run creates a calendar filled with dog photos (and one cat!) and donates the proceeds from the sale to a local pet rescue. This year, Windy City Canine Rescue was chosen as the recipient. The cost of the calendars is $20 and 100% of the proceeds will go towards helping the dogs in our care. If you'd like to support us and have a fun calendar to hang on your wall, please

Skjjoring

2010-11-22T20:19:00.003-07:00

Mya's foster mom has been training Mya (ADOPTED) in the art of Skijoring. It is the perfect sport for weather like this! And look how great she is at it!!! For more information on Mya, please contact the Windy City Canine Rescue at info@windycityrescue.com or by calling 403-359-3139._____________________________________________ Our adoption fee allows us to provide the basics for the

Micah {Lab cross} - Adopted

2010-11-11T11:55:00.006-07:00

Micah is a 6-8 year old lab cross that was almost euthanized yesterday (until a wonderful vet clinic refused to do it and contacted us instead) and may just be the world's politest dog. No matter how excited she gets she doesn't jump, instead she sits nicely at your feet.... and slowly inches closer if you don't respond with a pat. She doesn't bark. In the 24 hours we've had her, we haven't

Piper {Rottweiler/Terrier cross}

2010-11-10T06:50:00.000-07:00

Piper is a three year old Rottweiler/Terrier cross. She is an incredible dog who deserves an incredible home. Piper is a great dog that would make not only a great family pet, but an amazing athlete as well. She is very well behaved at home - calm, obedient, and respectful. Outside she can run for miles. She LOVES to run the coulees, and is a great jogging partner. She also does well running

The Snuggler - ADOPTED

2010-11-07T14:38:00.002-07:00

Mandy is a total snuggle bug. So much so she is actually quite hard to photograph. She was often sitting on my foot trying to get as close as possible. Or looking to see if her Foster Dad's lap was available. The only way I could get her to look at the camera was pretend to have food. Apparently treats trump snuggling every time! For more information on Mandy, please contact the Windy City

Missy {Jack Russell Terrier} - ADOPTED

2010-11-02T19:45:00.001-06:00

Missy is back and ready for adoption. She had been adopted out, but was returned only a week later after she didn't get along with a friends dog. Prior to her adoption it seemed as though she had allergies starting, and we finally have them under control (knock on wood)! Poor Missy has been through a lot and really needs to find a permanent, loving home. Missy is 6 years old and has been with

Billy {Shetland Sheepdog/Pomeranian Cross} - Adopted

2010-10-25T05:57:00.005-06:00

Billy is a very sweet, shy little dog who has had no interaction with humans in the first three years of his life. As you can imagine, living with people in a house has been very scary, but Billy has been so brave! He has decided to make small leaps of faith every day, and this is how far he has come in just 7 days:Day 1: completely stiff and refused to walk, with

Mandy {Cocker Spaniel} - ADOPTED

2010-10-24T15:02:00.001-06:00

Mandy is a cute and cuddly, 10 year old cocker spaniel. She is a little overweight and LOVES to sleep and cuddle. She generally moves around the house seeking out better and better sleeping areas. :) She likes to go for ambling walks and enjoys smelling all the neighborhood "sights". She currently has pretty runny eyes and a dry nose, but we are working at fixing that for her. A proper

Billy {Sheltie/Pomeranian Cross} - Adoption Pending

2010-10-17T16:23:00.003-06:00

There once was a man from Montana who lived in a small town with his 74 dogs. One day, the man suddenly passed away and the dogs had no one to look after them. Unfortunately this isn't a fairy tale, it's a true story. You can read more of the details here if you are interested. All the dogs were surrendered to the Lewis and Clarke Humane Society and have been making their way in 1's and 2's to

Just 'Cause

2010-10-16T12:00:00.001-06:00

Mya (ADOPTED) is still doing well and for some reason is STILL with us! She is such a fun loving dog. Just thought we'd share a few more photos of her... For more information on Mya, please contact the Windy City Canine Rescue at info@windycityrescue.com or by calling 403-359-3139._____________________________________________ Our adoption fee allows us to provide the basics for the dogs

On Our Paws...I Mean Toes

2010-10-09T07:55:00.002-06:00

Rescue is a funny world, it always keeps me guessing. I have been involved for several years now, and I'd like to think I know a thing or two. But the thing with rescue that you learn over time is that it is never predictable, and you never really know a thing, let alone two. As foster coordinator, the foster homes like a guesstimate as to how long their foster dogs will be in rescue. This is

Molly - Min Pin/Chihuahua Cross - Adopted

2010-10-01T07:18:00.001-06:00

Molly was a little worried you would all make fun of her ears.We assured her that they were one of her cutest features and that she should flaunt them. Really? Yes really. See?But they aren't the only thing she has going for her.Molly is a three year old Min Pin/Chihuahua cross. She is house trained, good with other dogs (although doesn't really play with them), good with kids and good with

Concentration - ADOPTED

2010-09-18T10:40:00.001-06:00

You know how some people stick their tongues out when they are concentrating? Apparently, so does Jaxon! For more information on Jaxon, please contact the Windy City Canine Rescue at info@windycityrescue.com or by calling 403-359-3139._____________________________________________ Our adoption fee allows us to provide the basics for the dogs in our care, but we are always encountering

Abby Outtakes - ADOPTED

2010-09-16T14:30:00.001-06:00

When you love toys as much as Abby you sometimes need to make sacrifices.... like kicking your tongue out of your mouth when you need to make more room. This is her look of dismay when she thinks you aren't going to throw the ball.... And then she realizes you were just joking... For more information on Abby, please contact the Windy City Canine Rescue at info@windycityrescue.com or by

Jaxon {Black Lab} - ADOPTED

2010-09-12T10:40:00.001-06:00

Jackson is your typical lab... He is fun and playful.... Goofy and charming.... ...and friendly to a fault. He hasn't met a person he hasn't liked and wanted to play with! Some times "life happens" and that pretty much is what happened to Jaxon. His parents had some changes in their lives, and they decided that Jaxon needed more time than they were able to give. So of no fault of his own,

Abby {Cattle Dog Cross} - ADOPTED

2010-09-11T06:22:00.001-06:00

Abby is a cattle dog (or blue heeler) cross. She was found just running loose and being the friendly gal that she is, hopped into someone's car when they stopped to help her. Despite the rescuers' best efforts, they were unable to find her owners so we have to assume she was abandoned. We are guessing that she is young (about a year old) and we KNOW that she loves to play. Grab a toy and this

Super Friday - ADOPTED

2010-09-08T20:23:00.002-06:00

We've discovered that Friday has super powers. She can melt hearts with a single glance... She can make you want to take her home with you after spending only 5 minutes in her company (she tried to used this super power on me, and only a would-be-cranky-husband at home allowed me to counter act her spell). She can manipulate the camera into only capturing her good side - either that, or every

Hot Lips

2010-09-08T13:38:00.000-06:00

More to come on this crazy boy soon! For more information on this dog, please contact the Windy City Canine Rescue at info@windycityrescue.com or by calling 403-359-3139._____________________________________________ 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

Living Life to the Fullest

2010-09-03T07:53:00.002-06:00

Mya (ADOPTED) has been with the rescue for a few months and we aren't really sure why there hasn't been much interest in her. She has really blossomed at her foster home. She is so relaxed and content in her home environment. She would make an incredible companion for an active person. If you are looking for a running or biking partner, Mya is your gal! She will match you stride for stride

JD {Cocker Spaniel x Poodle} - ADOPTED

2010-09-01T12:30:00.002-06:00

JD is still looking for the perfect home, and is just as adorable as ever! She is adjusting well to her new life, but hopes that someone out there soon will want to take her in forever, as she becomes attached very quickly. She would probably do best in a home with one or two adults who are not away for long periods. She would be ok with other dogs, but would not be a play partner – she

Smile! - ADOPTED

2010-08-19T22:17:00.001-06:00

For more information on Lily and her brother Harley, please contact the Windy City Canine Rescue at info@windycityrescue.com or by calling 403-359-3139._____________________________________________ 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

Crawford {Pembroke Welsh Corgi} - ADOPTED

2010-08-12T08:54:00.001-06:00

May we introduce Crawford! He is a 6 year old Pembroke Welsh Corgi who is a happy and laid back kind of guy. Just like JD, this young man has been loved and pampered his whole life. Due to allergies of a new addition to the family, Crawford was starting to live outside and he was just miserable. So the owners did the brave and compassionate thing and decided that he would be happier with

Harley and Lily {Chihuahuas} - - ADOPTED

2010-08-09T18:43:00.006-06:00

Lily (above) is a cute little 2 year old chihuahua and Harley (below) is her handsome older brother. They are great pups that get along with other dogs, completely ignore cats and are good with small kids. They are currently being fostered with a 5 year old boy and as you can see, are not minding his company at all! They sleep in a crate at night but they are very cuddly and wouldn't mind

JD {Cocker Spaniel x Poodle} - ADOPTED

2010-08-06T10:58:00.004-06:00

JD is a super fun 12 year old cocker spaniel, poodle cross. It is obvious this little girl has been loved her whole life. She's been to a vet regularly, she's been on lots of walks and she is in great health. She was surrendered because her dad was moving into a retirement home which sadly doesn't allow dogs. She is a little confused by the sudden changes but she is doing OK, and

Ozzie {Happy Ending}

2010-08-01T09:55:00.008-06:00

Ozzie has settled in very well and we just love him. He loves his walks and rides in the car. He's a great addition to the family!! He is proving to be a wonderful pet and follows us everywhere. He is very playful but doesn't like to drop anything! He is catching on quickly though. He was camera shy to start with but is getting more photogenic as time goes by. He is such a softie!

Penny {Chocolate Lab} - ADOPTED

2010-07-28T21:08:00.002-06:00

Penny might look like a 4 month old chocolate lab puppy... but really she is an alligator in disguise! Just joking! :) She just has those typical sharp puppy teeth that you tend to forget your own dogs ever had. She is your typical puppy... Go, Go, Go when there is something fun and interesting going on, but nice and calm once she has gotten all her puppy exuberance out of her system. She

Friday {Video of a Cute Puppy} - ADOPTED

2010-07-26T07:10:00.006-06:00

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

Sammie {Happy Ending}

2010-07-24T10:32:00.008-06:00

Sammie has defiantly felt right at home here from the moment she walked through the door. She has a lot of loving siblings whom she loves to cuddle and play with all the time. She loves going for strolls with my other dog Goldie who is also a bit older and enjoys just relaxing on the couch. She especially has fallen in love with our one cat. She has become my shadow and besides following me

Roxee {Happy Ending}

2010-07-24T10:02:00.011-06:00

At first it started with just being a foster home. We got our first foster dog Roxee. I think I fell in love the first day at home. When it came to giving her up we couldn't do it. We adopted her and couldn't be happier. She has adjusted great with us. Everyone we meet thinks she is just the cutest and we couldn't agree more. Since being on a diet she has lost some weight and is really active,