New Spirit Minnesota Chapters Adoption Day

New Spirit will have some neat items for sale, magnets, bandanas, Aussome Aussie Tugs, some of our available Aussies and all the information and fun you can handle. Also dress up and bring your best friend too.

See us at K9 Playtime
403 Washington Blvd
Mundelein IL, 60060

Stryder Says Be There or Be Square!

COMING SOON: NS 0658 Shayla Blue Merle Female Australian Shepherd

Posted on August 21, 2010 by David Thurman

NS 0658 Shayla

Shayla is a 1 year old blue merle female Australian Shepherd who was rescued after being shot and then attacked by 2 other dogs. She was brought to Illinois for surgery and is now recovering in the Rockford IL area until she is ready for adoption.

Bark in the Park Ottawa IL

Posted on August 15, 2010 by David Thurman

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

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 Update: Our Special Rescue Girl – A Real Rescue

Posted on August 13, 2010 by David Thurman

Shayla Considers All the Attention

Shayla is doing remarkably better. The doctor stated in around 8 weeks the pins could come out of her leg and allow her to not live with the possibility of later infections. She will be getting all her vaccinations this week before being released and allowed to head to her first foster home. There she will stay until she is ready to head to her second foster home for her physical therapy. It will be sometime before this special girl is ready for adoption.

When Hal went to visit it her the day after surgery they doctor said she wouldn’t eat, but when Hal arrived, he snuck in some special don’t give food (just like us 2 leggers do for friends in the hospital) and she ate it right up and was excited and happy to see Hal. Hal was one of the rescue drivers that brought her into the vet’s office.

Yesterday when Hal visited her she was in very high spirits, even placing mild pressure on her leg. We expect a excellent recovery for our special Iowa girl named Shayla.

Shayla Finally Eating After It All

Help Shayla cover thoes expenses with a small $5 or $10 today.

Shayla Blue Merle Female Australian Shepherd Illinois

Posted on August 11, 2010 by David Thurman

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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.

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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’s Story and Her Great Adventure

Posted on August 10, 2010 by David Thurman

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

Bark in WASHINGTON Park Ottawa IL Saturday August 14, 2010

Posted on August 4, 2010 by David Thurman

Bark in WASHINGTON Park Responsible Dog Ownership Day
At the Ottawa’s Farmer’s Market
Saturday, August 14th, 2010
9:00AM to NOON

New Spirit 4 Aussie Rescue will be there with a booth, we will be selling treats and magnets, bandanas and cupcakes, and the most important item, we will be selling more Aussie Kisses!

Animal Shelters and Rescue Groups
Photography
Canine Cuisine Taste of Ottawa
Costume Contest
Fund Raisers, raffles, merchandise to buy
Games to play with your dog
Healing Essentials for Pets & People
K9PawPrints
Micro-chip booth
Practice Agility Course
Practice Rally-O course

Safety first
Bring plastic bags to clean up after your dog if necessary
Leave the park the way you found it.
Respect each other’s space. Don’t crowd the dog next to you. Some dogs don’t like their space invaded.
Watch your children around dogs you have not met.
All dogs must be on a leash with their current rabies tag attached.
Flexi-leashes are not recommended in an event like this.
Have fun.

Come and meet some great Aussies!

Needs Your Donations: Holland (Holly) Back Bi Australian Shepherd Female NS 0624

Posted on July 24, 2010 by David Thurman

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

ADOPTED: Hannah Montana Black Tri Australian Shepherd Female NS 0616

Posted on July 24, 2010 by David Thurman

Happy Hannah Montana!

Meet Hannah Montana, this small, mellow, happy little black tri Australian Shepherd, Border Collie mix. Hannah just completed Heartworm treatment and is ready for her family.

Hannah is a 35 pound black tri Aussie/Border Collie mix who is very mellow and very well behaved. She is housebroken, loves car rides and walks. She gets along with other dogs just fine. She is okay with children but she may shy away with lots of active children around.

Hannah is also a great lover and is not one to take her celebrity status and let it go to her head, she is at home with doggies that just got sprung from a shelter to any of those famous dogs like Rin Tin Tin.

To adopt Hannah Montana, who is currently in South Elgin IL, complete an application at New Spirit 4 Aussie Rescue. Reference NS 0616

Please help Hannah Montana with her Heartworm treatments by making a donation today.

Hannah Montana NS 0616

Reference NS 0616

Hannah Montana NS 0616

Help with Shadow’s Surgery | Blue Merle Australian Shepherd Female

Epoc, know as Shadow is a striking blue merle Australian Shepherd who came to us with her brother. She was adopted by a great family, she will need surgery and we would like to help off set those costs. If … Continue reading →

The Evergreen Lake Triathlons

Posted on July 5, 2010 by David Thurman

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.

ADOPTED: Maiya Red Merle Female (NS 0621)

Posted on July 5, 2010 by David Thurman

Maiya NS 0621

Maiya is around 2 years old, she is a red merle female Aussie. Maiya is a little shy at first but warms up very quickly. She is crated during the day while her foster parents are at work and, for now, at night. She is quiet, calm and content in her crate and will enter the crate on the “in” command. She is a polite little lady in the car and will just sit and enjoy the scenery. She walks respectful on a leash and understands basic obedience commands: sit, down, stay and come although, come is still a bit intermittent. She stood and tolerated her bath like a trooper and loves to be brushed. You can pick up her feet, touch her tail, look in her ears and mouth without issue. She is a laid back eater, not greedy or possessive and takes treats very gently. She gets along well with both dogs and cats. She will play Frisbee and catch but doesn’t always bring them back. She sometimes runs by you hoping you will chase her instead. She is considerate of the house and will go potty outside but she needs to be let out often as she doesn’t yet know how to tell you she has to go. Maiya is quick to learn and very willing to try anything for praise. She is a typical velcro Aussie that will follow you anywhere just to be near you. She hates thunder and really loud noises but doesn’t get crazy just nervous and will pace. She would be in your lap if you let her. The foster family has a 2 paw rule when your sitting – 2 paws on me 2 paws on the floor. Which she is more than happy to respect. The vet estimates her at about 2 years old and she weighs 36 pounds.

Donate today to help cover the costs for Maiya’s Heartworm treatment, and all the New Spirit Aussies in need of medical treatment.

Maiya Please Donate Today

Maiya is currently being treated for heartworm and will be ready to go to a forever home after she completes her treat plan. You are welcome to inquire about her and even meet her, as she loves people and would love to meet you. Complete and application at New Spirit 4 Aussie Rescue. Reference NS 0621

Maiya Loves Frisbee!

Tri-Shark Triathlon

Posted on May 24, 2010 by David Thurman

Tri Shark

We will have a booth at the Tri-Shark Triathlon to help create awareness of New Spirit 4 Aussie Rescue and show off a couple of our Aussie pups and adults, we are also offering $1.00 kisses with the Aussie of your choice

We will be there early, “Can anyone say up at the crack of dawn?” as that will be when we setup. We will be offering Bandanas and car and refrigerator magnets to help our cause as well as answer any question on anything Aussie and Rescue.

Hope to see you there!

Tri-Shark Triathlon
Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 8:00am
Comlara County Park/Evergreen Lake, Hudson, IL

Location Information

Comlara County Park/Evergreen Lake, Hudson, IL
North 8 miles on Interstate 39 from Bloomington/Normal, IL and Interstates 74 & 55
Exit I-39 at Exit 8
1-mile west on County Hwy 8 to County Highway 33
1/2-mile south on County Hwy 33 to Recreation Area Drive
West onto Recreation Area Drive 1/2 mile to RACE CHECK – IN

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Get Prepared For an Aussie Invasion

Posted on May 24, 2010 by David Thurman

We took in over 3 new Aussies this weekend, and adopted out a couple. I hope to post new BIO’s in the next few days after we figure out what we have. All are excellent guys and girls, that are in the puppy range of their age.

Also we will be at the Tri-Shark in Hudson Illinois on June 5th, selling magnets, bandanas and a chance to win a Portrait of your Aussie, or cat! More details to follow this week. Hope to see some of our adopters from ARPH and New Spirit there to celebrate great causes.

Mocha Portrait

Lotto Birthday Bash Video

Posted on February 3, 2010 by David Thurman

Nick Ames, a new volunteer with Aussie Rescue has donated his time and talents to video taping our Aussies for adoption, he came to Lotto’s birthday bash to tape all the fun.

The little guy laying on the floor is Moose, a very cute blue merle, he is soon up for adoption.

Lotto Birthday Party!

Posted on January 31, 2010 by David Thurman

If you are in Chicago and feel like meeting some great Aussies, come to the annual

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