Bark in the Park, CUPCAKES!

Well we had our booth at the Ottawa Bark in the Park, and it was a huge success. Stephanie Z must have baked over 200 cupcakes as she was able to generate $180.00 in just cupcake sales. She also made some homemade doggie treats. I want all our Aussies to give Steph the honoray Aussie butt Wiggle! Also a big thanks to Stephanies husband for bringing tables and a tent to shade us from the sun. Also for having Stryder show his great Aussie friendliness.

Also Sherry Mc brought homemade doggie treats (I tried one, it was a little bland, but good) and her family to help out as well manning the booth. Sherry brought Toby and Holland as well to show how great of kissers they were!

Bark in the Park, Ottawa IL

Bark in the Park, Ottawa IL

Bark in the Park, Ottawa IL

Paul and Peggy M from my area also lent a hand as well. They brought their 2 Aussies, Samantha and Sydney. Both were excellent Aussies.

Bark in the Park, Ottawa IL

Hal and his wife Michelle came with their Aussie as well, they couldn’t bring Shadow or Shayla as both are recovering from surgery.

Bark in the Park, Ottawa IL

I had Diamond there, she stole the show with her all white coat, blue eyes and great spirit. Diamond is a lethal white.

Diamond Showing Off at Bark in the Park, Ottawa IL

We made over $300.00 Saturday wish will go to a great cause, covering the medical bills for all our recent Aussies. If you would like to still drop a little in our Aussie Donation Bucket, please feel free

Shayla Considers All the Attention

We received word late yesterday that what we thought was a young Aussie being hit by a car, turns out to be a gunshot instead. They think it was a .22 caliber. The shot shattered her leg. The surgery was performed yesterday and she is expected to make a 100% recovery, and will have complete use of her leg.

The amazing thing about Shayla is she never once cried, showed any fear or aggression towards those helping her, and has been what we call the perfect dog. She is staying at the vets office for a few days and then on her way to a foster home for recovery.

Shayla on her way to Rockford

While not quite ready for people to meet her, she is still asking for donations to offset the costs to save her. I would also like to thank Emily, Rose, Hal, Beth Anne and Joyce for helping New Spirit save this girl and give her a second chance with a family that will want her forever

Shayla Being Taken To First Vet

UPDATE: Looks like she was shot and not hit by a car.

Shayla looks to be a 1 year old blue merle Australian Shepherd. She is your typical Aussie, no tail, small and seems to enjoy the company of people.

Over the course of the last 4 days she was spotted running along the side roads, would dodge any on-coming cars and instead take cover in the drainage ditches as cars approached. She was seen running and doing well, she has no collar nor any tags or chips to identify her with.

Monday Morning a call went out to the various rescue organizations in Iowa, Illinois and Indiana as well as Missouri for help to rescue this girl, actually a desperate plea as she was hit by a car, then after that she made her way to a farm house for help or at least food and shelter. She stumbled upon the territory of 2 other dogs, 2 dogs that were guarding their home and property. They proceeded to violently attack her, no fault of their own, they were doing their job.

Shayla On Her Way To Rockford

The attack was broken up, she was placed in a garage and it was noticed that she was badly injured, with no ID, no owner to call, no animal control to have come and take her, she was left alone, to await her fate. This is when Joyce Young sent out the alert for an Urgent Emergency Rescue.

Shayla Being Very Good

Our group, New Spirit 4 Aussie Rescue was one of the first groups to respond, and after assessing the fact she was an Aussie, we decided she needed to be saved, and fast, from 8 AM to almost 11 AM with the help of the Minnesota Rep of New Spirit, she made call after call helping coordinate transport, she her self was on her way back from an agility event in Colorado, we worked and called and pleaded for drivers, we wanted to save her back leg from possible amputation.

Shayla Finally Eating After It All

So far this little girl has traveled from Schaler Iowa all the way to Rockford Illinois by 9 PM Monday night. What a great network of people and help this girl has gotten. Today she will see the vet, and we expect surgery and the saving of her leg.

Help Shayla With Your Prayers

We will keep everyone updated as to where she stands later today. Our PAWS are crossed here.

And again, any help in well wishes or donations is much appreciated

Holland (Holly) NS 0624

Meet Holland, she is a 1 and a half year old black bi female Australian Shepherd, she is full of energy and spunk, but sadly she got into a fight with another Aussie in her home, and she took the brunt of the fight. 2 girls that wanted to be boss, and the boss was a 60 pound red tri, and Holland only weighs around 25-30 pounds.

Holland (Holly) NS 0624

We could sure use your help to help cover her medical treatments for her full recovery. She is looking for her forever home as well.

Holland (Holly) NS 0624

Who Can Resist?

The international distance triathlon consists of a 1.5 kilometer swim, 40 kilometer bike and a 10 kilometer run. The sprint distance triathlon consists of a 500 meter swim, 40 kilometer bike, and a 5 kilometer run.

All events take place in and around scenic Comlara County Park near Hudson, IL. These events are sponsored by the Bloomington-Normal Area Sports Commission and coordinated by Tri-Mom Events, LLC and the Tri-Shark Triathlon Club, Inc.

New Spirit 4 Aussie Rescue will also be there with a booth to help spread awareness of the Australian Shepherd and just how great of a companion they are to train for a triathlon. Also how they can give great kisses!

*** International race start at 7:00AM sharp. ***

Sprint race starts at 7:30AM sharp.

Learn more at Tri-Shark’s website.

Lotto Birthday Bash

K9 Playtime
403 Washington Bvd
Mundelein IL 60060

We will have prizes, food, pet communicator (phychic) and all sort of Aussies to meet and adopt*

From 11-2 Jan 31st Sunday

Stay tuned as we hope to rescue him very soon.

Walter Red Tri Australian Shepherd

Walter Red Tri Australian Shepherd