Mr. Burns woke up on Christmas to find that there really is a Santa Claus
Mr. Burns woke up on Christmas to find that there really is a Santa Claus
Monthly Archives: December 2010
The Holidays Aren’t Just Families Getting Together
Meet the Schumann Family, With A Couple of New Spirit Fosters Tossed In For A Full House!
ADOPTED: NS 0834 Cocoa 12 Week Old Red Merle Australian Shepherd Male Minnesota
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Cocoa is a 4 month old purebred Australian Shepherd Male. He is the result of a double merle breeding which has left him deaf and mostly blind. But dont let that deter you from adopting him! Cocoa doesnt know that he’s different and he plays and gets on just as well, if not better, than other pups his age! Cocoa loves to play with the resident dogs and is great with the cat. He relies on sound vibrations and shadows and follows his foster mom around the house just fine. He is a bit of a fireball and will not be suited for a couch potato home!
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He loves to romp and run and play! If he cant find you, he will bark so you can locate him. He is learning touch signals (ie: double tap between shoulder blades means ‘lay down’) He seems to be housebroken and does very well in his crate. Cocoa loves stuffed toys and can be kept busy with a stuffed shin bone or Nylabone. He is still in the puppy chewing stages so he will need to be supervised until he’s older! He is also a bit mouthy still.
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We recommend a fenced yard for Cocoa so that he can be kept safe when outside. You wont be able to call him back and he may not see you even if he’s looking in your direction. If kept exercised, Cocoa is a great in the house. He will nap with you and sleep with you. He weighs about 20lbs as of mid January. He’s a red merle and it looks like he’s wearing muddy pants!
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Cocoa is fostering in Blooming Prairie, MN. Complete an application at New Spirit 4 Aussie Rescue. Reference NS 0834
NS 0847 Harlow 5 Year Old Blue Merle Australian Shepherd Female Minnesota
NS 0847 Harlow is a 5yo purebred blue merle Aussie female. She has spent her life as an outside dog with her sister LeiLei. But she’s great with dogs and kids and has a zest for life! She’s got a crazy thick coat that comes from spending half the winter outdoors. Will foster in Minnesota. (better photo to come this week)
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ADOPTED: NS 0846 LeiLei 5 Year Old Black Tri Australian Shepherd Female Minnesota
LeiLei is a 5 year old black tri female Australian Shepherd with a docked tail. She is a beautiful, compact girl who has lived much of her life outside in a kennel. But she is adapting quickly to indoor life and is getting the hang of housetraining!
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She is currently fostering with a small dog and a cat and loves them both. She has been exposed to children as well and does very well with them. LeiLei is a very happy girl who is enjoying indoor life. She’s very sweet and cuddley and doesnt seem to be much of a barker. She rides well in the car and is crate trained. Her foster family is working on teaching her some obedience and how to play with toys! LeiLei is fostering in Plymouth, MN.
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To adopt this converted country girl, complete an application at New Spirit 4 Aussie Rescue. Reference NS 0846.
ADOPTED: NS 0851 Merab (Mercedez) Blue Merle Female Australian Shepherd Illinois
Meet Merab (Mercedez) a 5 year old blue merle female. Merab is currently working thru some trust issues. She came to us very, very scared, and so will require some additional work to prepare her for a forever home.
Keep an eye out for this girl to finally blossom into a great girl.
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Applications are being accepted with New Spirit 4 Aussie Rescue, reference NS 0851
ADOPTED: NS 0849 Joe 3 Year Old Blue Merle Male Australian Shepherd Minnesota
Meet Joe! Joe is a 3yo Blue merle Aussie/BC mix male. He came from a prison program through a shelter! He is a social guy and loves everybody. His foster mom describes Joe as a very easy keeper. Joe loves to lay on the couch with you or his dog bed. Any soft, comfy spot! He loves other dogs and gets along great with people. He’s a big, friendly lug who is very huggable! Joe is a quiet dog and has a very easy going temperment. He does not jump on people and has excellent house manners. I think any family would live happily with Joe!
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Joe is fostering in Carlton, MN. Complete an application at New Spirit 4 Aussie Rescue. Reference NS 0849.
ADOPTED: NS 0848 Larry Blue Merle Aussie/Cattle Dog Mix Coming to Minnesota
Larry is a 4yo Aussie/Cattle Dog mix male. He’s a sweet, energetic boy who loves other dogs and is in love with people! Will foster in Minnesota.
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NS 0631 Bono 1 Year Old Black Tri Australian Shepherd Needs Both Hips Replaced Illinois
Meet Bono, our always happy black tri, who it turns out was born without actual hips, on both back legs, which would require a double hip replacement surgery. Enter stage left, Dr. Forsythe from Brookside Veterinary Clinic who was more then happy to provide the needed surgeries to give Bono a normal life.
Days 1-3
Bono had his first hip replacement surgery on December 20th. The ride home from the vet’s office, which should have taken 2 1/2 hours, took more than 4. His constant whining and yelps of pain forced Mom to make several stops to sit and comfort him. He couldn’t get up on his own, can only stand or walk with the support of a towel under his midsection and has to be carried outside so he can take care go to the bathrrom. Despite taking two types of pain medications, any movement at all causes excruciating pain.
Day 4
He does not seem to be in as much pain as the first three days. He can get up, stand and walk short distances on his own. He still has to be supported by a towel when walking as his walk resembles that of a drunken sailor. He has to be carried outside to avoid the stairs. His appetite has returned as has his love for the recliner and chasing the cats (which will have to be shelved until he is better healed). From this point forward he will spend the majority of the next 4 weeks in a crate so he does not injure himself.
So help this young man out with some of your coffee money, your secret chocolate fund or even that piggy bank. Bono needs over $1000.00 in medical costs to be covered, and as with any rescue, funds are limited.
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Mighty Quinn Gets His Christmas Wish
NS 0658 Shayla 1 Year Old Blue Merle Australian Shepherd Fights to Save Her Leg Illinois
Say hello to this little trooper. Shayla is a 1 year old blue merle Australian Shepherd, who was obviously dumped out in the country one day, and was running and struggling to find food and shelter. She must have angered … Continue reading
NS 0840 Mr Burns 10 Year Old Blue Merle Australian Shepherd In Need Wisconsin
Meet Mr. Burns, he is 1 10 year old blue merle Australian Shepherd, who was probably a puppy mill stud, who is now too old to matter and too damaged (according to the puppy mill) to be of any use to them. You see Mr. Burns was turned in for health reason to a shelter, health reasons that will cost money, and shelters can’t afford to spend money on such niceties as surgeries, they have too many dogs thrown away every day to care for. Mr. Burns was set for euthanization 2 times and each time was spared by the grace and kindness of a shelter manager who was willing to take him into their shelter to buy him 10 more days of life, hoping and praying that someone somewhere would see the value in Mr. Burns, and take him into rescue and attend to his needs. We saw him, and we saw his potential, dirty, matted and stained coat and all, he was of great value to us, we knew he would be a great Australian Shepherd, a credit to his breed.
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Br. Burns needs a few items attended to, one is a very damaged pride and ego, one that was deflated and taken so low, that many that met him felt he was the saddest and probably should be let go and pass to the bridge, we say HECK NO! He has many fine years left in him, his sadness is already going away, and he is displaying the usual Aussie butt wiggles and the happy dance that so many Aussies will do.
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Mr. Burns needs to have an eye that has gone bad removed, and if there is enough there, even a possible prosaic replacement, he also has teeth worn down to the numb, from being left in a crate all the time and from lots of boredom, you see puppy mill dogs don’t get toys, or attention, just produce puppies so we can buy them from the pet shops, aren’t they even cuter now that you know mom and dad are treated like some un-cared for machine?
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So if you can help offset the costs to give Mr. Burns a great life, with no pain, and some well deserved pride, then Chip In! He, We all of us here at New Spirit 4 Aussie Rescue would be grateful.
NS 0799 Wealcan 1 Year Old Red Merle Aussie Mix Needs Special Surgery to Correct an Old Gunshot Injury Illinois
Meet Wealcan, a vibrant, young red merle Australian shepherd mix. Wealcan came to use from Southern Illinois, He was recovering from a shotgun wound in his from flank area, right under his from legs. We helped him heal and then … Continue reading
THE CHRISTMAS WISH
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And in every bed
An Aussie was sleeping
Its stomach well fed
The stocking were hung
By the chimney with care
A family at Christmas
How lucky they’re.
They could be in shelters
Alone and afraid
They could even be dead
The “euth date” being made
But let’s look at the bright side
And what we’ve done right
And the many sweet Aussies
Who can thank us tonight.
Love to all of you. And a Merry, Merry Christmas.
Kim K
Puppycam
ADOPTED: NS 0852 Dothan (Duke) Blind Black Tri Australian Shepherd Male Special Needs Illinois
Meet Dothan, a 20 month old black tri Australian Shepherd male, who is around 37 pounds. Dothan is a very laid back and very velcro Aussie. Sadly Dothan is going blind from a genetic disorder called PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy) … Continue reading
Aussies Coming Soon to Illinois
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Rosalie 1 Year Old Blue Merle Female Lethal White coming up from the Alabama area.
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Alex and Alice are 8 month old Blue Merle Australian Shepherds coming from Kansas.
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Cinder is a 4 year old blue merle female Australian Shepherd, coming into rescue from Illinois.
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Toby is an 11 month old blue merle Lethal White male Australian Shepherd, coming from Texas.
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This fellow is a 1 year old blue merle male Lethal White Australian Shepherd who is deaf. Coming from South Carolina.
Aussie Coming in for Minnessota
New Aussies coming in around the 1st of the year to our Minnesota chapter.
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Layla 5 year old purebred Blue Merle female Australian Shepherd in Minnesotta
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Lilly 5 year old purebred Black Tri female Australian Shepherd in Minnesotta
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Elfie 3 month old Brindle Aussie mix female coming from the South
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Cocoa is a 2 month old Red Merle male Lethal White Australian Shepherd, coming in from the South.
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Wiggles is a 9 month old purebred Red Tri Australian Shepherd female coming in from Gerald MO.
Sedona Is Patiently Awaiting Santa’s Arrival
Sedona said he has been really good, no parties in the house, always home when he is told, and he is always opening the door for any of the girls he meets. He is dreaming of frisbees and tennis balls!
Dash and Family Say Merry Christmas
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ADOPTED: NS 0782 Samuel Red Tri Australian Shepherd Illinois
Meet Samuel, a 1.5 year old red tri Australian Shepherd who weighs a whopping 25 pounds soaking wet. Samuel is a very active little boy. Sam is on the active side and will really need a family that fits his active lifestyle. We are working on agility and possibly some flyball lessons for him. Sam came in as a bit timid and scared of other dogs, but since he has been with his foster mom, he has blossomed into a love everyone Aussie. While we feel he will be fine in a home with other dogs, we recommend if you meet him to bring along any other dogs in the home to make sure it will be a good fit.
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Samuel is house broken, walks on a leash but will pull, chases balls, loves to cuddle with his family and is always looking for attention. If you feel you might want this car ride loving mini, who will usually ignore cats, then he could be the fellow for you. We would suggest no toddlers live in the home as he may chase or herd them. Samuel is currently in the Mundelein Illinois area. Complete an application at New Spirit 4 Aussie Rescue. Reference NS 0782
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NS 0836 Timothy (Tango) Heads East
Remember our service dog Timothy? He is the one that was told to retire, and then told he would be put down because he went deaf and couldn’t do his job? Well Amy saved him and we held on to him long enough to find a foster spot out on the East Coast, at a home that actually helps save seals! So Timothy will be in good hands and will have a good chance for adoption when he doesn’t have to compete with our puppies.
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When Timothy got to his new foster home, he decided to lay next to the Christmas tree, he must have felt like he was the gift to the foster home, and he was!
A Cautionary Note to New Adopters and Anise Will Be Missed
Last month this beautiful black tri Australian Shepherd was rescued from a shelter, she was terrified and very timid, scared of everything and everyone. Many Aussies when they are dumped and find themselves at a shelter seem to shutdown or … Continue reading
TRANSFERED: NS 0836 Timothy Blue Merle Aussie Mix Service Dog for the Deaf Available
Timothy was transfered to the East Coast as we felt his options were better out where people are not so blessed with lots of dumped or surrendered Aussies. His chance for adoption will be so much better and he deserves his shot at a new home.
Meet Timothy, a 12 year old blue merle Australian Shepherd Mix. Timothy was a service dog for the deaf, for almost ten years and gave his whole life to his human. He would let her know when someone was at the door, if the alarm clock was ringing, or if the phone needed to be answered. He even assisted her to cross the street. You see Timothy was a very dedicated dog to assisting and knowing what his job was.
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Fast forward to today, Timothy has gone deaf, he was no longer able to do his job, and so the service dog organization felt it was time for him to head to the bridge, but his human would not have it, he deserved to have a few years of retirement left. So now Timothy is now with New Spirit and we are looking for a home that will let Timothy do a little work, he is extremely smart, walks well on a leash, wants to be near you at all times, and rides well in a car.
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Since he was a service dog, he really was never socialized with other dogs, so he would be best in a home without another dog, he is timid with strangers, but will open up. Timothy just needs some time to adjust to retirement. So if you feel you are someone that wants to offer this senior retired gentleman a small job and a warm bed, we want to talk.
Deaf dog links and information:
White Aussie Project
Deaf Dogs
Deaf Dog Activities
Yahoo Group for Deaf Dogs
To meet this beautiful blue merle, who is in the Central Illinois area, complete an application today New Spirit 4 Aussie Rescue today. Reference NS 0836
JUST FOUND: Missing Aussie In Lake Villa Illinois
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Unfortunately Seneca, or Lucy and now renamed Zoe got away from her owners this morning on her walk, she has been missing for over an hour. 6:30 AM December 15th, 2010
Please spread the word amongst friends and Facebook ASAP
Lost near Deer Trail Dr. Lake Villa, IL
Please contact the Lake Villa Animal Control (847) 356-2116
Brownie Finds A Home and A Running Partner
Brownie now Quincy finds a great home. He’s a great traveler. He’s traveled with me twice to Iowa and even spent the night with me at the Hilton Chicago & Towers in downtown Chicago. We had a great time doing … Continue reading
Everyone Is Busy for Christmas
We are so busy we have decided to put some of the Aussies to good use and even better work.
Here an Aussie is busy answering all the emails we get on a daily basis.
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Here we found some Aussies doing Christmas Scarf modeling.
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Uh Oh! We think Santa might be missing his hat!
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Blue Eyes Finds A Home
We wanted to give you an update on our new Aussie. We met the foster home on Sunday and met Bedan. He liked me right away and was not sure about Julie at first, but he fell asleep on her … Continue reading
ADOPTED: Scooby (Protege #0177) Red Merle Australian Shepherd Male Iowa
Introducing Scooby (Protege #0177)! Scooby is a 3 year old red merle male Aussie! He has recently been neutered, is up to date on all vaccinations, has been heartworm tested and is on preventatives. He is small in height, but has a few extra pounds that he could stand to lose. He currently weighs in at 34 pounds, but would probably be best at 30 pounds.
Scooby is very affectionate and super cute, and he is definitely a velcro Aussie who wants nothing more in life than to be right where his people are. He gets along well with all other dogs, and is currently being fostered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa at Camp Bow Wow where he interacts with staff and up to 14 other dogs on a daily basis.
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Scooby has done well with everyone he meets. He is a bit nervous upon first meeting, but is quite quick to warm up to new people after introductions. He shows interest in cats, and will follow them around if the cats are playing, but Scooby has been respectful of them.
Scooby was originally raised in a Spanish-speaking household. We have been working on learning what Scooby’s commands were in Spanish, and we are slowly trying to help him to associate them with the matching English commands. He is very eager to please, and if he understands what you are asking for he responds very well.
Scooby is completely housetrained, and has not had any accidents in the house or in his kennel at camp. He initially fusses, but quiets quickly when you leave the area, or when you tell him to be quiet.
The shelter staff reported that when Scooby was dropped off at the shelter there was a toddler with them, who was hugging and kissing Scooby, and Scooby was very tolerant of this. We have not yet tested him with small children, but based on this account I would think that he will probably do fine with kids.
If you are looking for a cute, smaller-sized Aussie who has a big heart to love his new family, Scooby would love to become a forever part of your family! If you might be interested in learning more about Scooby, please email Jayne at mcjayne@yahoo.com. While we welcome your questions about this dog, all adopters are required to complete a Protege Adoption Application before being considered to adopt a Protege dog; our adoption fee is $200.
ADOPTED: NS 0845 Elfie 10 Week Old Aussie Mix Puppy Minnesota
Elfie is a 4 month old Aussie/Catahoula mix female puppy! She is very sweet and loves everybody she meets! Elfie gets along great with other dogs and even does great with cats! She loves to frolic in the snow and romp and play!
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Elfie is housebroken and crate trained. She weighs around 20lbs now and is growing like a weed! Elfie is a very sweet, calm girl who likes to lay around the house with her people.
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She gets bursts of puppy energy and then settles down for a movie. She likes toys and she walks very well on a harness. Elfie can be kept busy for hours with chewtoys and bones! She seems to enjoy water and loves to snuggle. Elfie is a medium energy puppy!
She is fostering in Mankato, Minnesota. Complete an application at New Spirit 4 Aussie Rescue. Reference NS 0845