Cody has a home!!!

Cody was adopted when he was 8 weeks old and due to relocation, his momma was no longer able to keep him.  She did a wonderful job raising him to be a great canine citizen!  Cody came back into rescue and we are happy to say that Cody now has a new family.  Way to go Cody!! 

Sarina is now Sierra! Adoption Update

Beautiful Sarina was adopted in the fall when she was just an 8 week old baby, she came back for her spay and what a BEAUTIFUL girl she is!!  Her new name is now Sierra and she is just a doll!!  Came in as a Dobie mix, but now is a lil scruffy around the face, what a cutie!!

Lori has some nice Labs available for adoption!

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Both of these beautiful dogs have found forever homes and are doing great!!  Thanks for all of the support!!





We have 2 very nice labs available right now for adoption!


Meet Zoe, she came to Rescue pretty rough and is doing great in her foster home, after living a good part of her life chained up, she is now enjoying having a large back yard to play in and a warm house to get cozy in!  A big thank you to Larissa, her foster Momma!!  She is now ready to be adopted.

Zoe is estimated 18 months old, spayed, learning her basic commands and learning not to pull when walked on a leash, she is 90% house trained and good with other dogs and kids!!


UPDATE!!  Zoe has a home!!!  Zoe was adopted by a wonderful couple who have lab experience and the love was more than apparent!  It was very mutual between Zoe and her new family!  Way to go Zoe girl!  We know you will be happy in your new home :) 

We also have Maximus, he is a 4-5 year old neutered male.  He has a flowered tongue so he must be a mix, but he looks like a purebred Yellow Lab.  Sadly, his family just had no time for him.  This wonderful boy is a favorite among the PupzNPalz volunteers!  He loves water, plays balls, knows all of his commands, good on lead, good with all other animals and kids.  Maximus is house trained and a jewel in the car!!

Yummy Thanksgiving dog treats!!

While searching the web for something special for my foster dog I came across this recipe, I tried it and it was such a hit that I not only made them for my own dog and foster dog, but now I am making some extra batches for all of the dogs fostered with PupzNPalz!!  You can use this recipe all year long and just use different cookie cutters depending on the season. 

Thanksgiving is coming up, a time to give thanks for our blessings, like for our furry pets. Faithful, friendly and fun dogs and cats make life easier, gentler, in a loving sort of way. So as this holiday rolls around, bake up some tasty Thanksgiving treats!
Reminder: take along some dog seat covers when traveling by car. Protect your vehicle investment!
Basic Beef or Crunchy Chicken Biscuits
2 eggs
2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 cup hot water
4 cups all purpose or whole wheat flour
2 cup cornmeal
1/2cup wheat germ
4 teaspoon chicken or beef bouillon powder
1 teaspoon yeast extract
Instructions:
Preheat over to 275 degrees. In a small bowl, mix the eggs, oil and water. Set to the side. In a large bowl, mix above remaining dry ingredients. When mixed well, add small bowl of contents and stir well.
On a well-floured surface, take the dough and roll it out. Use holiday cookie cutters to cut out shaped biscuits, placing them on ungreased cooking sheets. Bake on center rack until hard and dry, about 2 hours. Allow to cool and dry overnight. Makes plenty for your neighbors' dogs, too.
Fun Times
Don't just stuff yourselves during the holiday period. Get out and enjoy the wonder Fall season. Here are some ideas on what to play with your dog:
1) Hide and Seek - use high piles of leaves, if possible!
2) Leaf romps - after you're done hiding in the leaves, play in them - tossing them, throwing them in a fun way at your dog, rolling in them, etc. Remember to re-rake them when you're finished playing!
3) Catch with any fun ball or Frisbee.
4) Walking around the neighborhood.
5) Visiting others with pets do dogs can mingle and socialize, too.
Enjoy a happy Thanksgiving every day with your beloved pet. Remember when all is said and done, to enjoy some equality R&R (rest and relaxation) time with your dog on nice, snug dog blankets with plenty of hugs.

 Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!!

Winter And Your Best Friend

Things to think about during winter..

Winter's cold air brings many concerns for responsible dog owners. Although we are located in Central California as are most of our adopters, snow and frigid temperatures are not our biggest concern.  Winter brings on on more concerns than just cold weather.

Basic Concerns:

• Don't leave your dog outside in the cold for long periods of time. Wind chill makes days colder than actual temperature readings. Be attentive to your dog's body temperature, and limit its time outdoors.
• Adequate shelter is a necessity. Keep your dog warm, dry and away from drafts. Tiles and uncarpeted areas may become extremely cold, so make sure to place blankets and pads on floors in these areas.
• Be extra careful when walking or playing with your dog near frozen lakes, rivers or ponds. Your dog could slip or jump in and get seriously injured.
• Groom your dog regularly. Your dog needs a well-groomed coat to keep properly insulated. Short- or coarse-haired dogs may get extra cold, so consider a sweater or coat. Long-haired dogs should have excess hair around the toes and foot pads trimmed to ease snow removal and cleaning. If you do the trimming, take care not to cut the pads or other delicate area of the foot.
• Feed your dog additional calories if it spends a lot of time outdoors or is a working animal. It takes more energy in the winter to keep body temperature regulated, so additional calories are necessary.
• Towel or blow-dry your dog if it gets wet from rain or snow. It is important to dry and clean its paws, too. This helps avoid tiny cuts and cracked pads. A little petroleum jelly may soften the pads and prevent further cracking.
• Don't leave your dog alone in a car. If the car engine is left on, the carbon monoxide will endanger your dog's life. If the engine is off, the temperature in the car will get too cold.

Health Tips

Dogs cannot talk to us when they are sick. As a responsible dog owner, it is important to pay special attention to your dog's well-being during the winter season. Remember the following health concerns:

• Antifreeze, which often collects on driveways and roadways, is highly poisonous. Although it smells and tastes good to your dog, it can be lethal.
• Provide plenty of fresh water. Your dog is just as likely to get dehydrated in the winter as in the summer. Snow is not a satisfactory substitute for water. Don't let the cool weather fool you!
• Frostbite is your dog's winter hazard. To prevent frostbite on its ears, tail and feet, don't leave your dog outdoors for too long.
• Be very careful of supplemental heat sources. Fireplaces and portable heaters can severely burn your dog. Make sure all fireplaces have screens, and keep portable heaters out of reach.
• Like people, dogs seem to be more susceptible to illness in the winter. Take your dog to a veterinarian if you see any suspicious symptoms.
• Don't use over-the-counter medications on your dog without consulting a veterinarian.

Holiday Safeguards

The winter season brings lots of fun holiday festivities, but pet-owners should keep in mind the following special precautions:

• The holidays are not ideal for introducing a pet into your family. New puppies and dogs require extra attention and a stable environment, which the holiday season doesn't permit. Also, a puppy is not a toy or gift that can be returned. Instead, why not give a gift representative of the dog to come, such as a toy, a leash, or a bed. If you do chose to adopt a pet during the holiday season, take precautions to allow your new dog to get used to you and your family in a non stressful way.  Pupz N Palz will be happy to give you helpful tips!!
• Holly, mistletoe and poinsettia plants are pet poisons! Make sure they are kept in places your dog cannot reach.
• Review holiday gifts for dogs to make sure they are safe. Items such as plastic toys and small rawhide sticks may be dangerous.
• Remove holiday lights from lower branches of your tree. They may get very hot and burn dogs.
• Watch out for electrical cords. Pets often try to chew them and may get badly shocked or electrocuted. Place wires out of reach.
• Avoid using glass ornaments. They break easily and may cut a dog's feet and mouth.
• Refrain from using edible ornaments. Your dog may knock the tree over in an attempt to eat them. Also, commercial ornaments may contain paint or toxins in the preservatives.
• Whether your tree is live or artificial, both kinds of needles are sharp and indigestible. Don't leave your dog unattended in the room with the tree.
• Tinsel is dangerous for dogs. It may obstruct circulation and, if swallowed, block the intestines.
• Alcohol and chocolate are toxic for dogs, even in small amounts. Keep unhealthy, sweet treats and seasonal goodies out of reach.
• The holiday season is a stressful time for dogs. Try to keep a normal schedule during all the excitement.

Big White Dog Day 2 ... UPDATED!!!!!!!

 update:
We would like to thank everyone who e-mailed us about this wonderful dog.  Her sore paw is totally healed, the embedded nails removed and most of her coat was saved.  She is now happily loved in her own home and with any luck her past will fade away from her memory.  It was awesome that so many of you cared and took the time to contact us about her.  
 





The Big White Dog, (who still needs a name) is doing much better.  She ate a lot yesterday, quietly explored the house and then returned to her post in the master bedroom to sleep some more.  She is sleeping a lot!!  Every time I would enter the room, she would roll over and lift her sore paw to me as if asking for some help.  It's very sad, she has double dew claws and they have fused together and are embedded inter her pad.   Keeping that in mind, we stayed on the grass when I took her out to go potty.  I don't think she goes potty on grass because she would not go.

Today we will go to the home of another volunteer to work on her coat attempt to cut the nail, if we can not get it out, it will have to be done by a vet.

 
The "ball" above her pads is her swollen dew claw!  on the other foot, the nails on her dew claw have actually curled around in a cirlcle, but at least they did not get into the pad.

As you can see, her once beautiful tail is a hot mess!  After feeling her coat really good yesterday, I have doubt that we can save it, but we will try.  This poor baby may just have to be stripped :(

The Big White Dog part 1

Last night while traveling down a rural 2 lane highway with nothing but a rock quarry and lots of open space, I saw what I thought to be a very old dog, muddy, limping and walking with a broken spirit.  I drove on by, about 5 miles down the highway, my conscience got the better of me and I made a u-turn.  As I pulled up to the rock quarry, I noticed a few other cars had stopped too.  We tried for at least 45 minutes to catch her, then she squeezed through some barbed wire and headed for the orchards.   We all left feeling defeated.  She was heavy on my mind and I feared I would see her hit on the side of the road as I made my way home.  Much to my surprise,  I spotted her!!  She had traveled about 8 miles in the 2+ hours since I had last encountered her and a woman was trying to chase her, well she chased her right into the road and in front of a car.  Thankfully, the dog made it to the other side of the road.  After about an hour and with the help of a Subway Sandwich, I was able to catch her!!  She is not an old dog at all, beautiful white teeth, she appears to be 1-2 years old and was most likely dumped! 

I lead her to my car and as soon as I opened the door, she hopped in and settled down.  She is a WONDERFUL dog!  She totally ignored my cat, went right to my young son and then found a spot to rest.  She drank a lot of water and nibbled on food, but she was just too tired to eat :(

Tired Baby.......

She is depressed, tired, skinny, matted and the reason she was limping is because she has a nail that has curved around and embedded itself into her dangling dew claw!

This morning she ate a BIG breakfast!  She is still unsure of what has happened to her life.  She needs to be groomed (if anyone out there can volunteer some grooming we would gladly accept it!).  All in all, she is adjusting as well as can be expected, she has road rash on the top of her muzzle and the embedded nail, but other than that, she seems healthy.  She LOVES kids and has been very calm in the house.

I think she may very well be a Great Pyrenees.  She is going to be a stunning dog once cleaned up and healed. 


We will be looking for an adopter for this beauty if her family is not found, we would like to think that someone is out there looking for her, but the reality of it is that she was most likely dumped to fend for herself.


We need a name for this beauty, post any ideas you have for her new name in the comment section or join us on Face Book!!  Any donations for her grooming, vet care, etc.. would be greatly appreciated. She does need a few things of her own, like a bed, crate, toys (all of these things will go with her when she is adopted)


Stay tuned for updates!!