Check out out brand-new edition of the GPASC newsletter, Pyrspectives, for June 2004!

Lady

18 month old Female

Lady suffers from epilepsy. She was found almost dead behind an apartment building in Las Vegas. Her rescuer nursed her back to health and Lady has gained 30 pounds under her care. She has wonderful house manners, but does like to chase the kitties if they run. Lady is active, likes to run and play then curl up on the couch for a nap. She gets along well with other dogs. Hopefully, spaying will have a positive effect on her hormones and Lady will be able to lead a normal life without her twice daily meds.

If you are interested in adopting a Saint
Bernard, please fill out an application!

Saint Bernards are available!!
Thank you for wanting to adopt a Saint!

We are working with Tracy Ward of Gentle Giants Rescue in Southern California.  She is taking all of the Saint Bernards that we do not have room for at this time.  If you do not find what you are looking for here . . . please visit www.gentlegiantsrescue.com for more Saint Bernards!

NOTE:  Recent dogs may not be shown  on the site above, that does not mean that she does not have any, please call Gentle Giants Rescue for an updated listing.  It would help up if you could let them know that we referred you, we sure do appreciate their help and we want them to know that we are doing our best to refer potential adopters to them.

"Nancy" is also from the Texas Puppy Mill Rescue group. She has had at leat one C-section and was retired. She is a very lucky dog as she was not in the Mill long enough to suffer the damage so many others have. She is a happy and friendly dog and gets along with children over 8, other dogs and is an all around great dog. She is a chubby mini who was favored there for some reason and fed very well. She is lively and active and also wants to be held and loved. She is shy at first meeting as all these dogs are but once she knows you she will be by your side and a good companion. "Nancy" needs another Doxie as a playmate as she depends on them for company. If you have another youngish Doxie for her to play with and you have a fenced yard, lots of love and understanding please call to make an appt. to meet "Nancy." she will soon be spayed and have a full dental and all shots and be ready for her new home. The proceeds of her adoption will go toward her Vet care and also help our remaining Mill. rescues.

"Lilly" has come to us with the others from a Texas Puppy Mill. She is like an Angel on earth and has graced us beautifully with her presence. She is a kind soul who gives and receives love as though she has the understanding of the ages. We have named her "Lilly Angel of Love." She is at times a little shy until she gets to know you and then she is very happy to be held and loved. Lilly was bred for her most beautiful coat and then bred again and again to produce equally beautiful puppies that brought the greedy Puppy Miller high prices. The true saddness of this greed... "Lilly" has paid for her beautiful coat with a very high price. She is almost blind. This is due to the "lethal white gene" that so often happens when double dapples are bred. She can see only shadows and has to rely on her other senses to find her way around and to know who is in her presence. She does very well. Once she knows her boundaries she does not appear to be vision impaired at all. "Lilly" knows how to use a doggy door now and as long as you show her where to get out or keep her on a potty schedule "Lilly" does just fine. She gets a kick out of watching TV with us as she can see the light flickering and is courious about it. She has to be kept safe and be in the proper home for a dog with her slight disability. "Lilly" will warm your heart and make you very glad you gave her a chance. If you are looking for a companion and wish to meet "Lilly," please contact her foster Mom listed. Lilly will be in a new foster home in the Los Angeles area on the 26th. of September. Her new foster Mom will then meet her prespective new parent(s) and make the final decision. "Lilly" has become very fond of "Dyna" and plays very well with her. She could easily bond with another friendly Doxie. No children under 8 or large dogs for "Lilly's" safety please. Approved applications only.

"Diamond" is a very special boy. He is a 10 year old survivor of the cruelty of a Texas Puppy Mill. He has rescued on 8-7-04 and is now residing in his Moreno Valley foster home where he is a happy tail wagger. Although "Diamond" appears happy and well adjusted he was not as fortunate as some of the other survivors. Because of severe malnourishment and the rotten condition of his teeth, "Diamond" now has conjestive Heart Failure. He cannot be neutered as he may not survive the anesthesia. We have attempted an awake cleaning of his teeth but this is a slow process as it is very stressful for him. "Diamond" is on two medications and is doing well considering. He is always happy and will give you kisses and lots of love. "Diamond" gets along with all our Doxies here, shows no interest in cats and is fine with all people including little people. For "Diamond's" sake we would ask there be no children under 12 in his permanent home. Our Vet feel his condition is stable and "Diamond," if cared for properly, could have many wonderful years left. Despite "Diamond's" condition he does not lay around all day or need a totally quiet home to reside in. He loves the many people he meets here and is quite the socialite. He is active and loves to run around and play. "Diamond" will bring much joy to a loving soul if only he is given a chance. "Diamond" can be potty trained with the proper use of a belly band and will sleep fine in a crate at night. He will need a patient person who is comitted and willing to work with "Diamond." We here at his Riverside Rescue have put about $200.00 into "Diamond's" care and medication and would only ask a donation or that you help with a three month supply of his medication should you choose to adopt him. This is for his benefit only and will ensure he is a valued member of his new family. "Diamond" is truly a gem and must be seen to be appreciated. Approved application a must.

"Dyna" is a special little Angel. She was rescued from a Texas Puppy Mill on 8-7-04. She was the victim of immense cruelty. She was a prisoner of Greed . She is now safe and is recovering in her foster home in Moreno Valley, Ca. She is now stronger, gained weight and has been groomed and is receiving love therapy and learning that all people are not cruel. She is making remarkable progress. She will need a good retirement home where she will not ever feel threatened again. We would request an all adult home as "Dyna" may be uncomfortable with the antics of children. "Dyna" will undergo a hernia/spay surgery, have all her teeth cleaned and all shots within the next couple weeks. She will need to stay close to her foster Mom for a few days to a week post surgery. After she has recovered she will be ready for her forever home. "Dyna" has gone through so much we want only the best for her new life. Please consider "Dyna" if you are looking for a new companion. She is fine with non aggressive Doxies but we are unsure about cats. If you would like to meet "Dyna" and are in Southern California please call her foster Mom. Approved applications only. Dachshund Experience preferred.

"Pebbles" is also from the Texas Puppy Mill . She is a very shy girl and very afraid of children. She will fear bite if she is scared. We at Riverside Doxie Rescue are activly working on her rehabilitation. She is completely attached to her foster Mom and is otherwise only receptive to the teenage girls in foster and is afraid of the foster Daddy and 8 yr. daughter. "Pebbles" loves to play with the other Doxies here and is very healthy. She is very tiny and has to be handled with care and caution. She is very skiddish and will leap out of your arms and get hurt if you are not very careful. "Pebbles" was inbred and in fact the index card that she came with was simply labled "accidental breeding" This is all she had ever amounted to. Until now. She is very precious to her foster Mommy and will only go to a lady of choice who "Pebbles" is comfortable with. She had little or no human interaction in the Puppy Mill and does not know how to react to humans other than with fear and contempt. To make matters worse, "Pebbles" was bred in that place and was too little to give birth and had to have a C-Section. This was in May 2004 and she still had the same stitches intact in August 2004 when we brought her home. Painfully, we removed the stitches that her skin had grown around. "Pebbles" has a pronounced underbite and cannot close her teeth all the way. She has to be carefully fed as she could choke on some food itms she has trouble chewing. "Pebbles" has been spayed, had her double row of teeth pulled, all teeth cleaned and is up to date on all shots. We are taking applications and will let Pebbles meet approved applicants to see how ready she is for a new home. We feel Pebbles will fully rehabilite but may never like children. We are asking for an all adult home or with responsible teens only. "Pebbles" is about 85% potty trained to a doggy door. She is fine in a crate or in the big bed. She is a very special little girl as are all her friends here.

"Pollyanna" was rescued from a Texas Puppy Mill on 8-7-04. She came to us skinny, filthy, scared and shy of everyone. Terrified of what we may do to her based on the previous cruelties inflicted on her in the Puppy Mill prison where she came from. 5 weeks of love therapy later she is now a very happy and sweet dog and she loves people and animals but is a little shy of some men at first meeting. "Polly" was the victim of an attack in the Mill prison she came from and had her back broken. She has had two back surgeries but can now walk with a wobbly gate. She seems to get stronger ever day. She does not need a cart and gets around just fine. She needs no more surgeries nor does she 'cost' any more to keep than any other Doxie. She is a wonderful little dog. She just smiles and wags her little tail at the site of a friendly person. "Polly" has control of her bowel and bladder and waits all night in her crate to go out in the morning to go potty in the yard where she should. She will need continued guidance but is very eager to please. "Polly" needs a special home where someone will understand her special needs and love her despite her slight disability. She must not be left on a bed or couch where she would fall off and get hurt. If she has a little bed on the floor or a wide ramp up to the couch she will be very happy. She sleep in a crate at night for her own safety. She cannot jump up on anything nor climb stairs. (this can be a good thing) If you decide to fall in love with little "Polly" beware she will shower you with kisses every day! "Polly" would be fine with another friendly small dog or cat but no big dogs or children under 8 please simply for her safety. "Polly" is currently recovering from a hernia/spay surgery and has had all her teeth cleaned and old puppy teeth removed. She is also up to date on all required shots. If you are interested in meeting "Polly" please call her foster Mom listed.