Dodger 07-440

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7/9/07:  My dad was coming home from Alabama last night, and while driving on Interstate 70 through Missouri, he saw a crate fly through the air and hit the truck in front of him.  He stopped immediately, because the crate was full of Labrador Retriever puppies.  One puppy, who was on the side of the crate that struck the truck, died instantly.  The other pups were scattered all over the Interstate. Two semi-trucks blocked four lanes of traffic, and the truck drivers as well as others helped my dad gather up the remaining five puppies.  The pups were terrified, and were so young that they could hardly walk yet.  One of the pups (now known as Dodger 07-440) was limping and crying, and pulled himself under the exhaust pipe of a car, burning some of the hair on his back.

Finally everyone was able to gather all the puppies and put them in the car.  Before driving away, they pulled the tag off the steel crate the puppies were in, hoping to track down the driver.  When they got into town they called the emergency shelter line, and the shelter decided to admit the pups that night since one of the pups (little Dodger) needed medical attention.  Upon seeing the pups, they told my dad  that they were probably puppy mill puppies.

The initial plan was that the puppies would be put up for adoption at this shelter, although they warned my dad that if the pups didn't find homes, they would be put to sleep.  Like most shelters, they have especially bad luck at placing black dogs, even while they're still puppies.  They are currently at full capacity and their adoption rate is very low.  When I told RAGOM this story and that these babies were at risk of being euthanized, they decided to make them honorary Goldens, and asked if I could make the necessary arrangements to get them out of the shelter ASAP.  Saturday the 14th was their lucky day, as they began their journey to RAGOM foster homes in Iowa and Minnesota.

 

 

 

At a Glance #07-440

Mixed Breed Born: April 2007
Male Weight not specified

Status: Adopted

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7/9/07:  My dad was coming home from Alabama last night, and while driving on Interstate 70 through Missouri, he saw a crate fly through the air and hit the truck in front of him.  He stopped immediately, because the crate was full of Labrador Retriever puppies.  One puppy, who was on the side of the crate that struck the truck, died instantly.  The other pups were scattered all over the Interstate. Two semi-trucks blocked four lanes of traffic, and the truck drivers as well as others helped my dad gather up the remaining five puppies.  The pups were terrified, and were so young that they could hardly walk yet.  One of the pups (now known as Dodger 07-440) was limping and crying, and pulled himself under the exhaust pipe of a car, burning some of the hair on his back.

Finally everyone was able to gather all the puppies and put them in the car.  Before driving away, they pulled the tag off the steel crate the puppies were in, hoping to track down the driver.  When they got into town they called the emergency shelter line, and the shelter decided to admit the pups that night since one of the pups (little Dodger) needed medical attention.  Upon seeing the pups, they told my dad  that they were probably puppy mill puppies.

The initial plan was that the puppies would be put up for adoption at this shelter, although they warned my dad that if the pups didn't find homes, they would be put to sleep.  Like most shelters, they have especially bad luck at placing black dogs, even while they're still puppies.  They are currently at full capacity and their adoption rate is very low.  When I told RAGOM this story and that these babies were at risk of being euthanized, they decided to make them honorary Goldens, and asked if I could make the necessary arrangements to get them out of the shelter ASAP.  Saturday the 14th was their lucky day, as they began their journey to RAGOM foster homes in Iowa and Minnesota.

 

 

 

Updates

Thursday, August 2, 2007

Well what a great couple of weeks we've had with Dodger! He's quite the sweet young man, and he's only getting more and more wonderful! He is sleeping through the night in his crate without a peep, and goes in his crate during the daytime quite well. Dodger and Ella continue to romp around all day, wrestling, sharing toys, and just laying together when the day is over. We've been handling Dodger's paws, ears and face, getting him used to routine vet handling.

 

Speaking of the vet...we just found out Monday that Dodger is positive for Ringworm. However the couple of spots he had on his head have almost entirely gone away. The vet has instructed us to continue the antifungal cream for another 30 days, and said that while Dodger is on the cream he isn't contagious.

 

Dodger has just about the best personality anyone could ask for.  He is cuddly, playful, loves walk, loves affection, and has a wonderful curiosity for the world.  This little guy has survived so much, he deserves a wonderful family who will give him everything in life he could ever dream of.  Email placement today if you'd like to make this little bundle of pup yours forever! :)

  

  
  
 

 

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Dodger is a wonderfully, sweet young man.  He is full of life, but after he wears himself out he's eager to take a long nap.  Our resident Ella and Dodger have become fast friends, and they play as if there's no size difference (thanks to Ella being very careful of little Dodger man).  Yesterday several big storms rolled through, and it didn't seem to phase Dodger, even when we were outside and it started thundering!  He is however, a little uneasy about car rides.  He does pretty well other than some whimpering, and it's obvious that he's a little uneasy about being in the car.  But who can blame the little guy after what his first experience in a vehicle was like! 

He is a hoot to watch, he delights in the world.  He is also quite snuggly as well.  He's eager to find a family who can love him very much, and help show him that the world isn't quite as scary as it first seemed.  I've promised him that there is a family who will not care that he is a Labrador Retriever...and he's excited for that family to find him! 

Oliver 07-438 (in blue collar), Ella 07-441 (in red collar), Dodger, and Lara 07-442.