Just wanted to give you a quick update on Ozzy. He’s doing great! He doesn’t mind the crate, some whining not much, and slept through the night from 11:30pm until 6:30 this morning without a peep. But both Punky and Ozzy were attached to us yesterday, he didn’t get into anything, or have any accidents. He’s amazing!

He has been getting tones of love and affection from all of us (except Punky who still has her nose out of joint), but Corey tells me she has only snapped at him once today (but didn’t bite him) she even allowed him to drink from her water dish while she was eating her food (she did lift her lip but didn’t bite).

Once again, I really do appreciate your honesty, persistence and your knowledge that you’ve transferred to us. There’s a lot of “Bahhhh”ing going on in our house now J

I’ll keep you posted on Ozzy’s (and Punky’s) progress – but I think so far he seems to be adjusting. He really wants Punky to play with him, but I guess she’ll have to come around sooner or later cuz he’s here to stay!!!

We’ll see you in a month with Ozzy & Punky!

Cheri

This event will benefit “Camp LotsaDogs” a non-profit organization based in Whitby, Ontario. For only a $25 participation fee, hikers can help this organization to provide a second chance at life for these amazing animals.

As well as raising funds, our goal is to also promote environmental awareness. Just a few small things can make a real difference.

We will be asking that participants help protect the environment by picking up any garbage along the trail, and please remember to pick up any poop your dogs leaves behind. Water will be provided along the route however, in an effort to reduce waste, we ask that participants bring their own refillable water bottles.

It would also be greatly appreciated if participants could arrange a carpool to the hike.

Get your friends to join you and your four legged companions for a day of fitness and fun. Enjoy in the knowledge that we are making a difference. Those who cannot participate physically can still act as a sponsor or volunteer. If you don’t have a dog you can walk one of the rescues!!

Camp LotsaDogs used to do boarding and daycare but turned to rescuing instead. It is much more rewarding to save the lives of these helpless animals that have been dumped, abandoned or left to starve. They rescue dogs from “High Kill” shelters and shelters with low adoption rates for less popular breeds from the United States and bring them across the boarder to a safe place. Here they can start the healing process.

They work with these animals who, do to circumstances some are left with behaviour, emotional and physical problems. These can be over come with the knowledge and experience that this organization has.

They are extremely successful in placing dogs in forever homes and with this event we hope to help save even more lives.

For more information about this event, or to participate, donate, or volunteer,
Please Contact:
Laura Stacey at 905-391-6393
For more information about Camp LotsaDogs and this event, visit us online at www.susteiner.ca/events/six-legged-hike-fundraiser/

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When: Saturday May 15, 2010
Where: Rouge Valley Park (Main Parking Lot Twyn Rivers Area at Rouge Park, near Toronto Zoo)
Start Time: 9am
Check In: 8:45am
Registration Fee: $25

Camp LotsaDogs is a rescue that saves dogs from “High Kill” shelters or shelters with low adoption rates for less popular breeds and brings them in to a safe place to start the healing process. They do everything they can to assist the rescued dogs in finding good, solid, happy homes. Because of the dog camp boarding experience they are uniquely able to spot and fix behavior problems, emotional problems and adjustment problems as they have sources and resources to help these dogs. If you adopt they are always there to help along the way in any form they can. The ultimate goal is to place all these fantastic dogs into a forever home. A lot of these animals need to be fixed and some have medical issues that need to be corrected, so the more money we raise the more lives we can save. So please come out and hike for our most loyal companions. They deserve the best from us.

If you don’t have your own dog you can walk one of the rescues!

Download the event poster
Download a sponsor sheet

Directions: From East/West – 401 to Whites Road, go North on Whites to Shepard Road. Stay on this road which will turn into Twyn Rivers. You will travel down a large hill and at the bottom on the left is the the parking lot.

Check List – Poop bags, bug spray, hat, water bottle, sun screen, rain coat, good shoes.

* Please keep all dogs on leash while on the hike.*

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* You will be able to do half of the hike if 8km is to much for you or your dog!*

We Look Forward to Seeing You There!!

Fran, Buddy & Bentley
NOTE: told Fran to use the Good Dog Collar and a 6′ leash and tie Bentley to her so he has to follow her around when he started eating the couch cuz she stopped letting them on the couch cuz she was buying a new couch (as an aside – A NEW COUCH!! I CAN’T IMAGINE HAVING ONE OF THOSE!) )

Happy New Year and I hope you had a great Christmas. I have attached a  pictures of Ruby at Christmas. Hope you enjoy.

Steph

p.s. thank you for giving her to us. She is our baby girl .

As promised a million times, here are some photos of our new family members!

Again, thanks to all the incredible hard work you do on a daily basis, Petey & Rylee
have a forever home with a family that will love them forever.

We will never be able to thank you enough for making our home a happy one again.

Kathy