Patches Shares

“Life sure has been different since Bev, the director, and I met at the Town Lake shelter and boy am I glad she scooped me up and gave me chance!  Since then, I arrived at my new foster family's home and I'm learning so much from my foster siblings!!!  They are both so smart and somebody said so am I!

Just this last week, you can see from the photos what I've picked up.  I learned how to "sit", "shake", & the "down" command.

I learned how to "tug" and "share" with my big brother.   I discovered that I LOVE to play soccer and I now know how to "share" favorite sleeping spots.

I love to share and play with them both...

and I wanted to thank you all for giving me the opportunity to start a new beautiful life.  I know it's just beginning and I can't wait to see what is next for me- and maybe your family!!!

Love,

Patches

Just One Of The Reasons We Do What We Do-RESCUE!

Need we say more?

Dear Bessie ~

We are so glad your final days were good days with love & good food.
Rest in peace you sweet thing, this is for you:

SEPARATE LIFETIMES

We who choose to surround ourselves

with lives even more temporary than our

own, live within a fragile circle;

easily and often breached.

Unable to accept its awful gaps,

we would still live no other way.

We cherish memory as the only

certain immortality, never fully

understanding the necessary plan....

--- Irving Townsend ---

Redford's Ready To Be Neutered!

I can’t believe it has been a whole MONTH since Mr. Redford has been with us! He amazes me everyday with his kindness.

He is a big, clumsy guy but with the sweetest heart. He could easily be bitter and untrusting from all the bad things he survived, but he is neither. He is happy for even a small head pat. He comes running if you mention his name. And if you think you can get away with ignoring him, he’ll make sure you know he’s there.

He is fully settled in at his foster home. He gets along with all of his foster siblings, and knows the daily routine like the back of his paw. Red is convinced that he’s a lap dog, and has to be reminded that only his head is lap-sized! He loves to chew up every toy he can find.

His favorite things to chew are tennis balls, or balls that make squeaky noises. Red still loves treats and knows where we keep the cookie jar; he makes sure that he gets some cookies before bed every night.

His fur is looking better every day, and he’s got lot of hair coming in on his once bare tummy, it almost seems like it appears overnight! The steroids worked wonders and his skin is no longer inflamed and irritated.

He loves having fresh water around all the time! He does this little hop-skip run when he’s happy, especially when he’s getting ready for dinner. He wags his tail all the time, because he’s so happy!

Sometimes I have to be careful around him because he’ll whip me with his tail! Red has such a funny sense of humor. He wants to play and be in my lap and just be close to people and his four-legged foster siblings.

Red is such a sweet, intelligent dog. He just wants to play and have his yummy food. He’s a beautiful dog on the inside, and it won’t be long until everyone can see it on the outside!

Thelma Shows Us All-Never Give Up & Never Give In!

Thelma came into the group pretty shy, but with her sister's (Louise) help she did really well in her pack environment awaiting adoption.

People came and went until "the girls" were adopted together into a family.

After a year or so, low-and-behold the family was going to relocate to a state across the ocean. Did they want to take "the girls" with them? Well, no, that sure was a lot of trouble. What with vet arrangements, documents, crates, airlines ~ blah blah blah.

Thelma, shyer than before, showed signs of having been ignored. Less trusting of people, hanging back, and cautious. Louise was doing okay, and was adopted nearly a year after having been returned.


Now it's Thelma's turn!!! She's gone to her new home, a little timid still, but hopped into her new family's vehicle like she knew it was time to move on!



Here's what a volunteer has to say about this adopion and the German Shepherd Rescue's founder:

"Thelma actually [can] blossom and she has. Thelma is a bit more of a velcro dog who loves to be loved but is a bit shy since she will feel a bit more out of her "Beverly-safe" comfort zone. Beverly is such an ole softie - her GSD Rescue is her baby - and she's been doing the hard stuff and making hard decisions of who lives or dies based on GSD looks. She's failed in the purebred [by rescuing the mixed breed] a few times - but thank G-d for her because they are all worth it. And Thelma - the beautiful sweet heart deserved to live and Bev knew it and kept her. I'm thinking after over two years with her - she will miss her. Bev is my hero and I love her - but don't tell her that - she'll think I'm soft....." ~Anon volunteer

This is from our founder about Thelma's adoption:

The adoption events worked for both Thelma and her sister Louise to find their forever homes. I am both sad and happy for her.

I do miss her, she was with me a long time, but so glad she is in a home where she is the center of attention. They have one cat and Thelma ignores the cat who is not pleased by invasion of a K9 new family member. I talked to her new mom yesterday and they said she is doing great. Follows new mom everywhere and is slowly warming to her new dad who is jealous that Thelma seems to prefer the wife. He went on and on about how beautiful she is and is totally smitten by her. I think in time she will love him as much as the lady. Thelma was so easy to live with and such an excellent all around dog I am thankful people came along and recognized what a treasure she is and love and appreciate her as she should be loved. Some take a long time, but so worth the effort in moving them to the home they deserve. Bev

In Memory of Reveille ~ Pass The Word

Check out this picture from a photo contest on AnimalAttraction.com, a really cool online community for pet lovers that also helps homeless pet

Whoever wins the contest gets to select their favorite animal shelter or rescue group to receive a $250 donation from AnimalAttraction!

Yes, you have to create a login to vote, but why not?

New Photos & New Dogs

Banjo is between 1 1/2 -2 years old. He is neutered, has shots and is micro chipped. He is very sweet, loving and gentle. The folks who found him said he is okay with cats, other dogs and kids. I know he has done well with other dogs at my house. He is very cooperative and wants to please. Very nice boy.

If you are interested in adopting Banjo, please go to our website, copy, paste and complete our adoption application and email it to gsdrescuectx@yahoo.com.

Serena is 1 1/2 yrs old and is new to our group so we'll know more about her soon. She's up-to-date on your shots, spayed, micro chipped, HW negative (yea!), and sweet as can be.

If you are interested in adopting Serena, please go to our website, copy, paste and complete our adoption application and email it to gsdrescuectx@yahoo.com.