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"Boris" of K-9SuperHeroes.com

It’s that time of year when all of humanity is bustling about racking their brains trying to find the perfect Christmas present, and often this means a furry four-legged friend may be purchased for the wrong reasons and brought into a home before the humans have really considered whether or not they can make the commitment necessary to provide a forever, caring home for a new family member that requires a lot of attention.

The following story posted by the Illinois English Bulldog Rescue is a very sad reminder of how many of our best friends do not end up in a loving home with caring humans, and I hope that this story helps humans to think clearly and ask the right questions before making the wrong choices for those who only need our love and understanding.

“I died today. You got tired of me and took me to the shelter. They were overcrowded and I drew an unlucky number. I am in a black plastic bag in a landfill now. Some other puppy will get the barely used leash you left. My collar was dirty and too small, but the lady took it off before she sent me to the Rainbow Bridge .

Would I still be at home if I hadn’t chewed your shoe? I didn’t know what it was, but it was leather, and it was on the floor. I was just playing. You forgot to get puppy toys.

Would I still be at home if I had been housebroken? Rubbing my nose in what I did only made me ashamed that I had to go at all. There are books and obedience teachers that would have taught you how to teach me to go to the door.

Would I still be at home if I hadn’t brought fleas into the house? Without anti-flea medicine, I couldn’t get them off of me after you left me in the yard for days.

Would I still be at home if I hadn’t barked? I was only saying, “I’m scared, I’m lonely, I’m here, I’m here! I want to be your best friend.”

Would I still be at home if I had made you happy? Hitting me didn’t make me learn how.

Would I still be at home if you had taken the time to care for me and to teach manners to me?

You didn’t pay attention to me after the first week or so, but I spent all my time waiting for you to love me.

I died today.” – Love, Your Puppy

If you and your dog are having behavioral issues, the pound is not the answer.

Boris always says, “there are many dogs out there who need help with their humans.” Call Boris and his humans at K-9SuperHeroes.com Dog Whispering, so that they can take you beyond “training” and help you understand what your dog needs to be a happy member of your family.

10-mo-old Arffur

Arffur is a 10-month old English Bulldog who currently lives with a busy family, who realizes that they are unable to give him the attention he requires and deserves.

If you are as strong willed and tenacious as a young Bulldog can be, and think you would be a good fit for adorable Arffur, please contact Shanelle at 250-514-4014 and arrange an interview.

Victoria Adoptables Rescue is bringing over 30 small to medium sized dogs up from California this week. These dogs are between the ages of 8 months and 3 years and all are in need of help from caring humans who are willing to provide foster homes.

Fostering is approximately a 3-4 week commitment and all costs including vetting, food, toys, collars, leashes etc. are covered by Victoria Adoptables.  All they ask in return is for someone to love these dogs, walk them at least once a day and that they not be left alone for more than 4 hours at a time.

If you are interested in fostering a dog in need, remember that you may fall in love with your new furry friend, so be prepared to welcome them as a permanent addition to your family. If you are not sure if this is for you, please e-mail Lynn Orser ( lynnorser@shaw.ca ) who has been providing foster care for over 5 years and can answer many of the common fostering questions.

If you would like to help and want to pursue fostering a little rescue dog, please contact Victoria Adoptables.

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Can you provide a loving home for Two Neutered Male Purebred Border Collies?

Beautiful, well trained, quiet males 5 and 6 years old, Purebreds with papers.

Available due to the passing away of their owner who was a single lady leaving no one to care for the dogs.

They can be seen at Chris and Sherry’s house at 4574 Gordon Point Drive. Please call:  250 477-7296

They already get along with Kia and Levi, our two border collies so we would be willing to share the exercising duties with our dogs on an on-going basis.

Preferable that they both go to the same home but if they were in the same neighbourhood that might be OK.  They have just lost their owner so losing each other might not be advisable, at least in the short term.

Please contact Chris and Sherry (above) if you can provide a new home and lots of exercise for these boys.

If you’re looking for a beautiful, healthy Doberman puppy, raised in a wonderful home environment, look no further, and enjoy a $300. New Year’s saving at the same time.

For just $900. you can have your pick of one brown male, one brown female, three black males or five black females who will be ready to go home with you on February 2nd, 2011.

These happy, healthy pups have had their tails docked, dew claws done and first shots.

Call Sady at Ravenhill Dobermans in Maple Ridge before they’re all gone:  604-454-7534

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