Main Adopt '09

I was not yet a year old, when I gave birth to six beautiful puppy girls. I guess that made someone angry, 'cause they took my newborn puppies and me and tossed us in a field to fend for ourselves or die. We must have lived in the field for a little while, as I was totally emaciated when the Humane Society of Fresno found us. I was a good momma, they said I came right to them and showed them where my girls were. We spent a few days in the pound and were ready to be euthanaized, when a nice lady named, Tanya, found us and transported us to Southern California to her rescue T.A.N.Y.A, Inc. She was a vet tech and knew how to care for a mama and pups. She kept me on intravenous feeding for 6 weeks until I could wean my pups. My girls were cute, fat, fluffy and healthy and were quickly adopted when they turned 8 weeks. Tanya put my photo on Petfinder and hoped for the best. It wasn't the most flattering picture; I was very skinny with full mammary glands. I was worried that no one would ever love me.

Late one night this lady, who I didn't even know, was "just looking" on Petfinder. She saw my winsome face and ignored the rest. She woke up this man, who I didn't even know, and said, "look at this dog"! The man said, “we will go look at her this weekend”. So the lady called Tanya, and said, "we want to meet Star" (that was my rescue name). They drove 100 miles out into the desert over dirt roads to places they didn't even know existed. Tanya got me out of my crate, where I was still recovering from my life in the field ,and raising pups. I was still very skinny and still had those big mama glands, but the man and the lady fell in love with me at first sight. They paid the fee, right then and there, so no one else could take me. I had to stay one more week and get "fixed", I guess I was sorta broken. The next weekend they drove the 100 miles again to bring me home. I slept in Mom's lap all the way home.

The first few weeks were hard, I had worms, Guardia, kennel cough, bronchitis that turned into pneumonia. With love, a healthy diet and a very good vet, I overcame all these problems. I still have a sensitive tummy, I eat only Rx food and have to refuse most treats or bad things happen in my intestinal track. (Actually I would eat anything, but Mom is the guardian of my tummy, and she refuses most treats on my behalf. Grrrrr. I was 14 pounds when they picked me up. I am now a healthy 28 lbs.

I live the life of an only princess with a king and queen who love me more than they can say. I sleep burrowed under the covers between them. Mom walks me everyday or takes me to the dog park. Daddy plays with me every night, and kisses me in the morning. He also loves to teach me tricks. I will do anything for him. I am the happiest dog in the world.

I get to play with my two beagle cousins (who were rescued from a medical laboratory) a couple of times a week. I really love my two widdle grandminipeeps and they love me. Life is good, except for the treat thang. I wish every pup that had a rough start in life could have my happy ever after.

I want everyone who reads this to know, that no matter how terrible a dog may look on Petfinder, or in a shelter, it is possible that dog is the most wonderful dog in the world, once they are healthy and have a happy home. Give us rescues a chance to be your happy dog, please!

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I was not yet a year old, when I birthed 6 beautiful puppy girls. I guess that made someone angry 'cause they took my puppies and me and tossed us in a field to fend for ourselves. We must have lived in the field for a little while, as I was totally emaciated when the Humane Society of Fresno found us. I was a good momma, they said I came right to them and showed them where my girls were. We spent a few days in the pound and were ready to be euthanaized, when a nice lady named Tanya found us and transported us to Southern California to her rescue. She was a vet tec and knew how to care for a mama and pups. She kept me on intravenous feeding for 6 weeks until I could wean my pups. My girls were cute, fat, fluffy and healthy and were quickly adopted when they turned 8 weeks. Tanya put my photo on Petfinder and hoped for the best. It wasn't the most flattering picture; I was very skinny with full mammary glands. I was worried that no one would ever love me.

Late one night this lady, who I didn't even know, was "just looking" on Petfinder. She saw my winsome face and ignored the rest. She woke up this man, who I didn't even know, and said, "look at this dog"! The man said, “we will go look at her this weekend”. So the lady called Tanya and said, "we want to meet Star" (that was my rescue name). They drove 100 miles out into the desert over dirt roads to places they didn't even know existed. Tanya got me out of my crate, where I was still recovering from my life in the field and raising pups. I was still very skinny and still had those big mama glands, but the man and the lady fell in love with me at first sight. I had to stay one more week and get "fixed", I guess I was sorta broken. The next weekend they drove the 100 miles again to bring me home. I slept in Mom's lap all the way home.

The first few weeks were hard, I had worms, Guardia, kennel cough, bronchitis that turned into pneumonia. With love, a healthy diet and a very good vet, I overcame all these problems. I still have a sensitive tummy, I eat Rx food and have to refuse most treats. (Actually I would eat anything, but Mom is the guardian of my tummy and she refuses most treats on my behalf. Grrrrr. I was 14 pounds when they picked me up. I am now a healthy 28 lbs.

I live the life of an only princess with a king and queen who love me more than they can say. I sleep burrowed under the covers between them. Mom walks me everyday or takes me to the dog park. Daddy plays with me every night and kisses me in the morning. I get to play with my two beagle cousins a couple of times a week. I really love my two widdle grandminipeeps and they love me. Life is good, except for the treat thang. I wish every pup that had a rough start in life could have my happy ever after.

Ive been tagged

Hiya pals...I've been tagged by Mike of Snoop Dogs.
Rules are this:
I have to pick and list 10 fellow members and say a nice thing about them and about the pup who tagged me. I then send pmail or rosettes to the 10 pups I picked.

1. Mike was the first King of the Snoops and he set the standard for all kings to follow. We still look to Mike for leadership and courage. He is kind to all and is very much appreciated by all of Snoopdom.
2. Jack is my guy. He is smart and is a man of few words. I guess you could say, he is the strong silent type. Jack is helpful to everypup. He is generous with his time and his extraordinary skills especially with photos and page decor. He was a very hard working, kind and intelligent king and I am so proud to have served by his side. He is also very handsome, I would say the handsomest pup in all snoopdom.
3. Kiss is a very compassionate pup, who helps children and other pups. She is also as sweet as a pup can be. She is so generous in sharing herself and telling us about her country. I am so proud to be her friend. I am so happy to see her whenever she posts.
4. Sweet and adorable little Marley. Every time he pops up on a thread, we have to go look at his page to see if he has gotten any cuter, if that is possible. He was one of the pups mom looked at when she was sick and who made her feel better by putting a smile on her face. Love you Marley.
5. Another of those pups was Digger. What an adorable puppy he is. I hope he is able to post more, because he sure makes us happy to see him.
6. Peanut Beaglesworth, my after-hours companion. He is a excellent sailor and a good conversationalist. I am so happy to see him when he shows up at night. He is a delight and an interesting guy.
7. Petey is an energetic and enthusiastic pup. He is so much fun to watch grow up. I am so very happy he is a Snoop.
8. Fred is my dancing, singing soul mate. He and my Mom share an excitement about the Broadway stage and its performers. I love Fred's enthusiasm and how gives us time when his Mom is so busy.
9. Buddy Todd is a warm, kind and adventurous pup who I am proud to know. He opens his home to other pups who are not as fortunate as he and even shares his pawrents, which must be very hard to do. He also extends kindness to all Snoops.
10. Buddy or Just Buddy. There is nothing Just about this Buddy. He is my So Cal pal and a good friend to all Snoops. We are so lucky that he trotted into Snoops and became such a big part of our group and it is so great to see him when ever he posts.

My Gotcha Day

Today is the first anniversary of my Gotcha Day. What a day it was. Mom and Dad had chosen me from a picture on Petfinder.com and then driven over 100 miles to the high desert to meet me. I was very skinny, and a bit dusty, but very friendly and enjoyed being petted. When the rescue lady's daughter took me down the road to pee, they loved the way I trotted, just like a show dog going around the ring. Dad wrote out a check and Mom gave Tanya some gifts for her rescue, but they couldn't take me home, 'cause I needed spaying.

The next weekend they went to Redlands to Tanya's adoption fair to pick me up. They carefully choose some toys and other things I would need. They already had a lot of new ones at home, as well as a new leash, bowls, harness and bed with my name on it.

On the way home, Mom sat in the backseat with me, so I wouldn't be lonely. She held me in her lap and cooed at me. I mostly shivered, but after awhile relaxed into her lap. When I got home they showed me around and told me the whole place was mine. I learned to use the dog door in one try. (I'm smart) and had no accidents, even though I probably never lived in a house before. Then I was invited to get up on the couch and I did. I laid on a pile of stuffies and went to sleep. It was a good day and its been a good year. I'm happy here.

A year ago

One year ago, I was raising my 6 pups in a crate in an air-condition garage out in the high desert. I was being fed interaveneously to make sure I had enough to give those pups. I weighed only 14 pounds, and had kennel cough and pneumonia and some stomach/intestinal things. My pups thrived and I survived. Today I weigh 28 lbs, am very shiney, healthy can run like the wind and love everyone and everyone loves me. I'm a happy pup!

Thank Dogness for rescues and the wonderful people who run them.

Tag Game

Tag You're It!
May 23nd 2007 1:10pm EST
Hiya pups! I've been Tagged and now I'm it. I get to choose 7 of my pals to tag.

Here are the rules:

Each player starts with seven random facts about themselves. Dogs who are tagged, need to post in their Diary the rules & their 7 pawsome facts. Then choose 7 dogs to tag and list their names. Don’t forget to bark them a pmail that they have been tagged and to read your Diary, or, send them a fun Rosette announcing they've been Tagged!

Here are 7 fun facts about me! Introducing, Celeste
1. I had 6 puppies in Fresno and thrown away. I got rescued and found by my Pawrents on Petfinder.com
2. I love to go to the park and play with my pals, Beck, Layla, Monkey, Liza and Oliver
3. I loved to eat paper products. My mom loves to eat York peppermint patties, thus I have sparkly foil poop
4. I love everyone, Man, woman, child, dogs, cats... wait, I do not love squirrelies
5. I can jump from the floor to the dining room table and I will eat anything that has not been cleared away.
6. If my pawrents do not go to bed at a reasonable hour, say 8pm, I fall asleep on the couch and refused to wake up to go to bed with them.
7. Everyone thinks I look like Snoopy from Charlie Brown.

Pass on the fun...

I'm tagging
Queen Jill,
Haley
Jimmy
Tori
Blossom
Buddy
Sophia

Therapy Dog?

Today Mom and I got into a van full of assisted living people. They were just sitting there watching the dogs play. Mom asked if they would like us to get in so they could pat me. They were very excited. At first I was a little shy, but then all those pets and all those "pretty girls" made me feel comfortable. I walked up and down the aisle and met each one of them. Dad says I might be a good therapy dog, cause I'm so calm and loving to everyone. Except first girls husband. He comes into my house when Mom and Dad aren't home and I don't like it even though Mom and Dad think it is just fine. I guess I have to guard the house when they are gone.

My Cousins

I added a photo of my cousins Fred and Ethel Mertz to my page. They are the reason Mom and Dad decided to get a beagle. Mom and Dad baby sat them and fell in love with their beagleness. They were lab dogs before they were adopted, so my parents decided to adopt a lab beagle. While they were on the waiting list they saw me on Pet finder.com, they adopted me instead. I am happy. All the beagles from this lab get adopted and there is a big waiting list, so they did not feel bad. I love my cousins and like to play with them too.

Baking Pies

Mom baked 3 pies today, then went to the movies. While she was gone, I got into the flour. Then I guess I had a drink of water, then more flour. I now have homemade glue all over my face. There is also piles of flour under the dinning room table. And footprints leading to the living room. I'm such a naughty, yet adorable dog.

At the dog park today I met a new dog named Buddy. He looks almost exactly like me, except his face is more like a cocker spanial than an English springer. It is fun to see dogs that look like me, since I am not a "breed".

The Big Bag

Dad got tired of picking up the trash after I had arranged it lovingly on the kitchen floor, so he bought a new trash can. Its ok, I guess. I can't get into it right now, but I will figure it out, just you wait. The truely cool thing was it came in a huge bag. Dad put it on the floor while he was arranging the can. A bag is so much fun, I was in it over it and under it. See my photo of me completely in it.