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Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Calling all 2008 Calendar Dogs (Open to BRLA adoptees)

Calling All 2008 Calendar Dogs!

We are taking submissions for the BRLA 2008 Rescue Dog Calendar. Make your BRLA boxer a star!! The 2007 BRLA Rescue Dog Calendar was a big hit and we expect the 2008 to be just as fabulous. Send a photo along with a sentence or two about your BRLA Boxer- their adoption date and why they are special to you.

You can email high resolution images to the link below.( The better the quality of your photo (resolution) the larger it can appear in the calendar)

Or you can mail a hard copy photograph (not returable) to:BRLA Calendar c/o Production Line Design2554 Lincoln Blvd # 792Venice, CA 90921

All photos must be submitted by September 10.The calendars will be available in early November for your holiday shopping!Make you Boxer a star!


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Monday, August 13, 2007

Pet Tags


I just ordered a couple of these tags and I'm very happy with them. I'm so happy I will be ordering a few more! I love the fact that you can have different fonts and a picture! Yes they come from Australia but I received mine in a week so even though they are coming from quite the distance they arrived nice and quick! They are a very good price as well! Remember the Australian dollar is not as strong as our Canadian one!


RAISINS/GRAPES DEADLY TO DOGS

Very Important---Dog Toxin If you have a dog... PLEASE read this and send it on Written by: Laurinda Morris, DVM Danville Veterinary Clinic Danville , Ohio This week I had the first case in history of raisin toxicity ever seen at MedVet. My patient was a 56-pound, 5 yr old male neutered lab mix that ate half a canister of raisins sometime between 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM on Tuesday. He started with vomiting, diarrhea and shaking about 1AM on Wednesday but the owner didn't call my emergency service until 7AM. I had heard somewhere about raisins AND grapes causing acute Renal failure but hadn't seen any formal paper on the subject. We had her bring the dog in immediately. In the meantime, I called the ER service at MedVet, and the doctor there was like me - had heard something about it, but.... Anyway, we contacted the ASPCA National Animal Poison Control Center and they said to give IV fluids at 1 1/2 times maintenance and watch the kidney values for the next 48-72 hours. The dog's BUN (blood urea nitrogen level) was already at 32 (normal less than 27) and creatinine over 5 (1.9 is the high end of normal). Both are monitors of kidney function in the bloodstream. We placed an IV catheter and started the fluids. Rechecked the renal values at 5 PM and the BUN was over 40 and He continued to vomit and the owners elected to euthanize. This is a very sad case - great dog, great owners who had no idea raisins could be a toxin. Please alert everyone you know who has a dog of this very serious risk. Poison control said as few a s 7 raisins or grapes could be toxic. Many people I know give their dogs grapes or raisins as treats including our ex-handler's. Any exposure should give rise to imm ediate concern._________________

Saturday, August 11, 2007

Cesar's Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems (Hardcover)

For anyone who is thinking about adopting a dog, for anyone who owns a dog or really for anyone who just wants to know more about dog pack leadership this is the book for you! We would highly recommend all our adopters, current, past and future buy, borrow this book and read it!

Cesar Millan's Top 5 Tips for going to the Dog Park

1. Make sure your dog is spayed or neutered, has all her shots, and is in good health. Under no circumstances should you bring a sick dog to a dog park!

2. Do not use the dog park as a substitute for the walk! If you drive to the park, leave your car a block away and take your dog on a vigorous walk of at least thirty-five minutes to drain some of her energy. Never take an over-excited dog to the park.

3. While at the park, don't "punch out" on your calm-assertive leadership. Be aware of your dog at all times, and take responsibility for her behavior.

4. A calm-submissive dog will not attract another dog's aggression--but an excited dog, a weak, timid dog, or an aggressive dog can become a fight-magnet.

5. Know your dog! If your dog has poor social skills, is overly fearful or is dog aggressive, or if you have not yet established your calm-assertive leadership with your dog, find a more controlled way to introduce her to the company of other dogs, such as "play dates" with one or two other dog owners.

MORE UPDATES WANTED!!!

WE ARE ALWAYS SO EXCITED TO RECEIVE UPDATES AND PICTURES OF OUR ADOPTED BOXERS. THERE'S NOTHING BETTER THEN TO SEE HOW WELL THEY ARE DOING AND HEARING ALL ABOUT THEM. PLEASE SEND UPDATES AND PICTURES SO WE CAN ALL OOGLE OVER THEM AND POST THEM TO THE BLOG FOR OTHERS TO READ!

THANK YOU!

Friday, August 10, 2007

Winston and Sampson (BRLA?WBBR Alumni)

Winston (left), Sampson (right)-BRLA/WBBR Alumni!
here is a photo of the boys.. Winston is very happy on the property. We've discovered that he's obsessed with engines. He chases the lawmower and tries to attack it! We love him but try not to show that he's our favorite! I still can't believe people gives these dogs up!!


Charmaine

Roxton Update #2

My vet says this is a really nice dog. This carries a lot of weight with me. She does not say that about all dogs. In fact, not many at all!

Roxton is recovering nicely from his neuter/shelter experience and is now in my isolation kennel on our property at my husband's shop. He ate a GOOD dinner and is extremely cooperative. My vet drew blood and fluid off the swollen leg. She said Roxton could not have been more cooperative. The diagnosis says Roxton is weight bearing on the swollen leg drew blood for CBC and evaluation for transfer to Canada is celluitis. Treatment is two different antibiotics given every 12 hours.

My veterinarian and I talked for at least 30 minutes at my truck while Roxton waited patiently. Not a peep out of him. He knows. All things are good from here on out. He took his anitbiotic pills in some yummy canned dog food and is happily eating his kibble now.

I really think he knows. What I love is that this dog is so trusting and loving...well deserving of everything coming his way.

Thursday, August 9, 2007

Roxton Update

Roxton is now safe and sound. He will remain at the city shelter till Friday when he is scheduled to be neutered and brought up to date on his vaccines. Friday afternoon he will be picked up and head off to another vet for an evaluation and begin treatment on his leg. He will spend the weekend with IDAWG and then will be flying North to his new home and new family!

This sweet boy has a lot of followers, we want to thank everyone for the wonderful words and emails that have been sent. He is a very lucky boy!

Wednesday, August 8, 2007

Roxton!


HERE'S MR. ROXTON! SOON TO BE WITHOUT BORDERS NEWEST CANADIAN! HE HAS A VERY EXCITED FAMILY WAITING FOR HIM!!!

The Effects of Dog Fighting hit home for WBBR


We received a plea late last night from an all breed rescue in Idaho. We have helped place 3 Idaho boxers in the past but this plea really touched everyone to the core. Roxton is a sweet 5-6 year old boxer boy who loves everyone he meets. His big brown soulful eyes have won the hearts of the staff of the shelter he was in. His big boxer heart had kept him from death row but that could only last so long. Roxton's days were numbered and he needed someone to come to his rescue. Everyone is full to the rafters and this morning we started a campaign to try and find Roxton a foster or forever home. This poor boy has been used as dog fighting bait and we all feel he deserves to know what it is like to be loved, to have a soft bed to sleep on and know he will be fed every day! We are happy to report that Roxton is now safe and sound with IDAWG, an all breed rescue in Idaho. He will be treated and then make the trip North to Canada.
There needs to be an end to animal fighting, this is awful! Although Roxton has nothing to do with Michael Vick's case, his case has helped to bring animal fighting to light. Please take a moment and send an email in regards to keeping Michael Vick off the field.

Saturday, August 4, 2007

Learn to swim, hydro therapy

If anyone is wondering if their boxer can swim, wants their boxer to learn how or wants their boxer to receive hydrotherapy for an injury etc. check out K9H2O. K9H2O is a wonderful facility located in Abbotsford and soon North Van with excellent staff to help with all sorts of water needs. Visit their website for more information:
http://www.k9h2o.com/

JUST FOR LAUGHS!!!


A video in regards to the overflowing city shelters

Please watch this video in reagrds to the overflowing shelters in LA (california). There are no graphic scenes, it is very well done and something everyone should watch!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdQ_jNBTpSM