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Bear’s Happy Tail

Posted: June 20th, 2010

    Hi – we adopted ‘Bear’ the Old English Bulldogge in October of last year and wanted to share some pics and stories with you.  First of all, Bear is now extremely happy and healthy in his new home.  He was up around 98lbs when we first got him, but he’s down to a… Read More

Madonna- In Memoriam

Posted: June 20th, 2010

    MadonnaJune 17, 2010 Tonight Madonna past away. Her passing was gentle and peaceful. She was a very special dog and I will miss her dearly. Thank you for all your kind messages.Barbara   Madonna’s Photo Album

Brando’s Happy Tail

Posted: June 20th, 2010

    Hi – It’s Brando (formerly Debo).  I’m so happy to be safe in my forever home with my new Mom, Sharron. There’s a great yard and I get to go for car rides everyday.I arrange and re-arrange my doggie beds and toys as often as I like, and I get really good chow.  … Read More

Running Late!

Posted: June 20th, 2010

Happy Father’s Day!!!! To all of the Fathers of the two-legged and four-legged versions of children out there, we hope you have a very special day! We’re running late with the updates this weekend. We should have everything pulled together and posted later today.   

Rescue Recap- w/e 06/20/10

Posted: June 20th, 2010

    Happy Father’s Day!!!! To all of the Fathers of the two-legged and four-legged versions of children out there, we hope you have a very special day! Yet another busy week and sadly, another week of all-time lows for adoption applications and donations. We’ll keep plugging along anyhow 🙂 In addition to the information… Read More

A Day in the Life of a Rescuer

Posted: June 19th, 2010

I wake up in the middle of the night..worried, heart pounding, unable to get back to sleep.  I’m thinking about the dogs.  The ones we have and the ones that people are asking us to help.  A million thoughts go through my mind…make sure you call the trainer, so and so needs to get to… Read More

Lulu’s Happy Tail

Posted: June 19th, 2010

  Hi Jodi, Sorry it has taken us so long to send in our happy tail! LuLu, has been thriving for the last seven months and has definitely become our little princess. As I’m writing this she is splayed out next to me on the sofa snoring and waggling what we call the propeller. She… Read More

The Tipping Point

Posted: June 13th, 2010

Folks….. we’ve reached it. We’ve received our umpteenth email today, and perhaps the straw that has broken the camel’s back is – “if you don’t take my dog right now, I’m dumping it at the shelter”. Before elaborating on the subject, please allow me to address this with something that a very wise business person… Read More

Kingston Loves to Talk!

Posted: June 12th, 2010

This is the cutest thing we’ve ever seen….. Laura, his Rescue Angel, tells us all the time how Kingston just loves to talk….. talks all the time. This is a video from today of him in her car. Just precious. {flv}CIMG0184{/flv} Visit Kingston’s web page or his photo album

Chloe- In Memoriam

Posted: June 12th, 2010

    Chloe May 19, 2010   Hi Jodi,It is with great regret I am writing you this email. Chloe…sweet Chloe has passed away. She was battleing Kidney disease for a year and we lost the battle on May 19th. I cannot tell you how much we miss her presense. Her sister Poppy (13 yr… Read More

Brutus’ Happy Tail

Posted: June 12th, 2010

      Brutus, formerly known as Boss and one of our Winnipeg beauties–  Hi Jodi, Brutus is loving the new house. He has a fenced in backyard to play in which he has been loving rolling around in.  He jumps out into the yard, literally does a somersault and then starts rolling around on… Read More

Rescue Recap- w/e 06/13/10

Posted: June 12th, 2010

Greetings everyone! It’s been an unbelievable couple of weeks. When it rains, it pours. That said, it’s been an especially stressful time for our volunteers. While we highlight some of the dogs in our care and provide the latest updates, here is a very special tribute to our volunteers. Without them, ABR doesn’t exist. This… Read More

Maya’s Happy Tail

Posted: June 11th, 2010

    We were able to adopt a 10 month old American Bulldog the end of April from Jodi.  Her name is Maya. She’s extremely hyper being a puppy (a big strong one at that) but she is an absolute love bug!!!!  I hope to be able to foster for your rescue soon (as soon… Read More

Lexi- In Memoriam

Posted: June 11th, 2010

  LexiMarch 25, 2010   I got Lexi from Jodi in Sept 2008 and this past November (11/2009) she was diagnosed with bone cancer.  She had two surgeries and then chemo.  I loved Lexi so much / my kids, my husband and I were devastated after she lost her battle on March 25, 2010. She… Read More

Rescue Recap- w/e 06/06/10

Posted: June 6th, 2010

Greetings everyone! Lots and lots going on right now. The donations have really slowed down and we could sure use some help. This week’s update is short and sweet but this is definitely the calm before the storm as we have SEVERAL dogs that will be joining ABR over the next few days. Our volunteers… Read More

Oakley’s Happy Tail

Posted: June 5th, 2010

    Hey Pablo and Jodi, Here are a couple of recent photos of Oakley.  The one on the beach is from yesterday, and she is wet from running into the ocean.  You see how truly athletic she can be when she is healthy, and how her ribs no longer show. She will chase her… Read More

Patrick’s Happy Tail

Posted: June 5th, 2010

  Hello, I thought I would give you an update on Patrick who we just adopted almost two weeks ago.  He has been a perfect gentleman in every sense of the word.  I brought him home and he gets along well with our other dogs, and is phenomenal with my 2 year old son.  My… Read More

Positively Priceless!

Posted: June 5th, 2010

To the rescue person that wrote this: We, at ABR, Salute You!