Turtle Gardens Animal Rescue

I spent yesterday sitting with an old friend. Colby chose me many years ago. She was an unsocialized 5 month old pup when she came into Turtle Gardens. All black, extremely shy, she was passed over again and again. Her sisters were finally adopted but Colby stayed. And became part of my “Black Gang” of unadoptable dogs. Colby was the last one. My entire crew from my Granisle days have crossed over the Bridge.

Colby was a loyal devoted companion. She always lay under my chair. She would watch from the doorway when I took pictures or went into the yard. She remained a shy girl. But she was my girl. I knew her time was running shorter – she was on pain medication to keep her comfortable and moving. She was eating well but on Saturday I decided to make a home euth appointment for Tuesday. She must have known that. She refused Monday’s breakfast and lay by my chair, her white head on my feet. So I sat with her and watched her deep breathing slow down and stop. She was a very good friend. To the end she refused to share herself with anyone else. She was her own dog. Rest easy Colby, you were loved.

©Turtle Gardens Animal Rescue Society. Have your pet spayed or neutered today.

©Turtle Gardens Animal Rescue Society. Have your pet spayed or neutered today.

There is definitely a cold nip in the air now. The leaves are turning colors. And it is almost time to feed the dragon. The dogs are staying inside more – mind you, it is pouring rain as well.

The smoke has dissipated – thank doG! It was rough for a while there. But nature take scare of us very well and the rains have come in full force. Me and my air bud have come to terms and we ar edoing well. I can get around much better with the backpack. And finally – I am losing a bit of weight. How cool is that.

I do have another deep worry – TG has been chosen for an audit. You may remember that paperwork is my bane so I am stressed to the max right now. So much so that I can barely sleep so my doctor has prescribed sleep aids last month. I finally started taking them and hopefully the worry will settle to a dull roar as I work on my ledgers/receipts etc. TG has been working for 22 years and as a charity since 1997 – it was inevitable that we would be chosen one day. But to send two people to Topley? I would prefer to see that money spent on useful stuff like a low cost spay neuter program instead. There is very little common sense these days.

New arrivals – a litter of shepherd/sharpei puppies? maybe some are black and white like karelians and some are tan. 5 girls and 2 boys. I had so hoped that we had all the sharpei mixes from Moricetown but these come from the Hazelton area. It never ends. And a littlest hobo type shepherd – Princess Hobo- very pregnant – too late to spay we think. Sometimes rescue really sucks.

Ruthie has come back – she is terrified of atvs!! She shakes terribly when she hears one. And horses. She lunged at the warmblood horses. She was trying to protect her new guardian. Ruth came back again – she has settled in so very well. She is lying at my feet in the atco. She is calm and well behaved. Her trial did her a lot of good. She needs a quiet home in the city preferably with no atvs and horses. She is a loving girl who needs a firm but kind leader to help her feel safe in all situations. Ruthie will find her furever home somewhere.

Lizzie arrived last night and has re-integrated very well. She flew in on Hawkair with another fellow – Cody a border collie in need. Dave and Bear met them at 8 pm in Smithers and drove home in a severe rainstorm. They got in after 10 pm!! Lizzie was easy as she remembered Dave right away – she was from his bed crew. Cody was brought in – in his crate to the common room. Once the crew had sniffed him over the door was opened and he finally came out to have a drink. He is quite dog social – he went to doggie day care a lot. He has come to me to be petted and is now resting after his ordeal. Flying is hard on them. He is a very handsome dude.

please keep voting in the PEPSI Refreshes Everything Challenge – we are #6!! How cool is that!!

©Turtle Gardens Animal Rescue Society. Have your pet spayed or neutered today.

Balsam aka Ellen was frightened when the door blew open and she ran out into the street and away – just a half hour ago – 2 pm Saturday! Ellen is very shy so if you see her do NOT approach just call Nancy at 604 943 8988 She lives on Jackson Way, Delta. Or email me or phone me at 250-696-3188 and I will contact Lisa B by cell phone. Ellen is wearing a black harness and a collar with tags.

©Turtle Gardens Animal Rescue Society. Have your pet spayed or neutered today.

Remember way back when Yvette ran with The Olympic Torch

She promised she would bring it to the 2010 Reunion. We all know Yvette is a woman of her word. So here are the pictures of her sharing her hour of fame with us. Thankyou Yvette our inspiration. For everyday and every hour, not just a single day. The words Yvette lives by -

“I am one, but still, I am one
I cannot do everything,
but still I can do something
And, because I cannot do everything
I’ll continue to do the something that I can do” (Edward Everrett)

“Hey Jasper, You can go get everyone that wants their picture taken with the torch now.”

Jasper – “Okie Dokie, King!”

Thank you once again to everyone who came out and supported the dogs of Turtle Gardens K9 Rescue.

Next year we’ll look forward to meeting all those who couldn’t make it this year. We hope you’ll be able to join us.

©Turtle Gardens Animal Rescue Society. Have your pet spayed or neutered today.

Then come back and take a look what we found –

YES! More 2010 TG K9 Reunion Pics. Hope you enjoy them as much as we do.

To see the names of each of the dog’s, just hold your curser over each photo. (May not work in Firefox)

If you see a dog that’s wrongly named or you have a picture we’re missing, please email King @ kingsurvives2008@yahoo.ca

Oh goodie I get my picture here as well.	Yup, Cynda tried to get everyone.
Wot r we s’posed to do here anyway?	Pretty much anything we want, I guess
As long as ya don’t get out a hand	We get to see Mamma Yvette again and give ‘er a kiss
Ya, & we can get a picture taken with her	I’ll drink, then go find Mamma Yvette.
Oh and make sure you get a new TG Bandana	There’s pink for girls and blue for boys
Do you get them over here?	That’s right. You have to find Jude or Cynda. Then come over here for a picture.
Now how do I get to Mamma Yvette?	Just walk a little farther.
Hey Jim! My Bags are packed for Mexico!	No Way Molly. Two leggers only on this trip!
Where are we going?	You’re not going anywhere. You’re too little
There’s no such thing as too little for Mamma Yvette!	Yea, we’re going to find her now
Umm… Excuse me, but, Does anyone smell something really good!	I do & I think it’s over there
YES! Look at the crowd over there!	Can we go see O’Malley’s dad!
Wow, The Cookieman!	Pictures with Mamma Yvette will have to wait now.

Cookies Rule!
You’ll have to do some two-legged Socializing for awhile Mamma Yvette.

Time to mingle

I might just stay here and wait

NEXT 2010 REUNION PHOTO BLITZ – SHARING YVETTE’S OLYMPIC TORCH

©Turtle Gardens Animal Rescue Society. Have your pet spayed or neutered today.