It’s a sad day when animals face euthanasia or stand in harm’s way. That’s why rescues began…to prevent kind, loving animals f...
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k9.5 Rescue’s focus includes special needs dogs who might otherwise be euthanized if not given the opportunity to enter our organization. One su...
Read MoreCaring for a Blind Dog
A recent discussion led me to this post because I realized that the process of a rescuer pulling a shelter dog probably isn’t fully understood b...
Read MoreThe Process of Pulling a Shelter Dog
Today many people will be out on the lake, having get-togethers with friends, eating mounds of food, and celebrating the ever popular Labor Day. Alth...
Read MoreA Labor Day Tribute for Those Devoted to Their Labor of Love
The past week has been pretty typical in the world of rescue. We’ve been bombarded with all of the regular pleas for help in regard to dogs who ...
Read More“How much do you need?” A complex question in the life of a charity.
I am often questioned on how I manage having a dog in a wheelchair, and understandably people ask in a slightly exasperated tone, “Is it hard?&#...
Read MoreThe Dog, the Wheelchair & the Crazy Lady Who Has Both.
As I always say, senior dogs are such a huge love of mine. I know this perplexes some who have the thought of “why bring in an old dog when it...
Read MoreRescuing Senior Dogs – It Rocks.
It’s no secret that I love special needs and senior dogs. We have several in our rescue who we are constantly showing off via the website and so...
Read MoreWhy you should adopt a senior or special needs animal.
Today I received an email from a lady asking for her help with her 10yr old lab mix. They were so sad to give this incredibly well behaved dog up, but...
Read More“We hate to do it….”
Sometimes you just have to break the rules when you fall in love. ...
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