Dog Rescue Stories - Reserve Dogs

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Reserve dog rescue stories:

Rexi Keeps Her Loving Family

Rexi is a 7-month old pup who comes from a loving home of eight children. Rexi was about 4 weeks old when she was found wandering along Hwy 1. Ryan, 16 years old now, found her, took her home, cleaned her up and has been a loving owner since. Rexi went into heat and numerous male dogs showed up at the family's house. Because Ryan is still in school, and the family is on a limited budget, they felt they had no choice but to find new home for Rexi. The children were devastated. They raised about $24.00 selling chicken eggs for their cause, but it was far from what they needed.

Beau, the Kumsheen Dog

Animal Advocates gets many emails a day from people who know of a dog who needs rescuing, who can't rescue the dog themselves, and who beg AAS to.

Beau, the Kumsheen dog is one of many who, against all odds, we were able to find, rescue and give a real home at last.

Angelina and Amore

Angelina is a very sweet, sensitive and quiet girl. She was extremely timid when we first met her. While she is still quite timid, she has gained a lot of confidence and is eager to cuddle now and is not so scared of the asphalt road.

Marcy and Maddy

Just thought I'd pass on some new pictures of the beautiful pups from the reserve, Maddy (black) and Marcy (black and tan).

Javier, Ava and Bianca

I was able to pick up Javier, Ava, and Bianca pups from a reserve today. I took them in for shots, microchips, and deworming. After some convincing, the owners agreed to let us spay the mother who has already had 4 litters.

Princess and Blue

I received a call from a couple on the reserve near Chilliwack where I have been rescuing dogs. They have 9 dogs, none of which are fixed. They are all tied to posts with no more than 4-5 feet long cords.

Beauty and the Pregnant Feral Moms

I drove by the cabin where the two feral moms are still hanging out. One looks like she is going to have pups very soon and the other mom has had pups in the last couple of months apparently. I went by early this morning and took them food but I needed a flashlight to see under the cabin where the pups are.

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There has been such a flood of appeals for help this year that we may not be able to reply very quickly or at all to more appeals. AAS is now so well-known for its experience in all animal welfare and rescue matters that we are asked for advice and help from all over BC, Canada, the U.S. and the world. For years I have answered each and every appeal with detailed advice that I have learned from 20 years of rescue, advocacy and animal law. Our high standards are well-known to the public, that is why we are so often asked for help and advice. We are currently working on so many projects that I am sorry to have to say that we may not be able to respond to all the cries for help we hear as quickly as we want to.

AAS ethical standards are simple and straightforward, but a lot of work: Every rescued dog is given the exact same love and care that I give my own dogs. Anything less can't be morally justified. To weigh the costs, to kill, or to rehome without paying to make the dog well in body and spirit is not true animal welfare: it's moving as much product as fast as possible and to demand money for unwell product is a business, not a calling.

Judy Stone

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