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Rainey was pulled from a kill shelter by one of our volunteers.  Rainey is a beautiful soul - inside and out.  Unfortunately, she has distemper AND she's pregnant so she has some very high vet bills. 

 

This is the thing about Judy, she is willing to go the extra mile to save a dog who would have died without the helping hand of Pet Rescue by Judy.

 

Monday, April 19 Update:  Poor Rainey, her saga just continues.... Rainey had four puppies at the emergency vet today, sadly only two survived.  Rainey's labor stopped and she is currently having a c-section to deliver the remaining pups.

 

Won't you help this little family?  We are in desparate need of some help to offset some of those staggering medical costs.   Any amount large or small helps.  Just click on the Paypal button on the lefthand side of our homepage.

 

Wednesday, April 21 Update:  Rainey is still in intensive care. Yesterday morning the vet gave her chances at recovering a 50/50.  She was a bit better last night and we are praying that today brings some big improvements.  We are very hopeful at this point.

 

Rainey has been so ill that she is not making any milk at all for her puppies.  Three boys and one girl are surviving.  One of the boys is not doing great at this point.  Puppies are so fragile and puppies from a very sick mommy have an additional strike against them. They are now being bottlefed by some very dedicated volunteers.  If you have ever priced puppy replacment milk at Petsmart the cost is staggering - $25 for a small can of power and $50 for a larger size.  We hate to beg for donations, but we are begging for donations to help this beautiful little family. Pictures of the puppies will be posted soon.

 

Thurday, April 22 Update:  Rainey was released from the hospital and is resting at home with her foster mom.  She is still very sick and on several different antibiotics.  One of her puppies died, probably due her condition or the medications she received.  However, the remaining three puppies appear to be healthy.

 

Thursday, July 15 Update:  This poor dog cannot catch a break.  She was throwing up on Monday so her foster mom took her to the vet on Tuesday.  The vet did xrays and thought they saw on blockage.  On Wednesday, the did exploratory surgery to see what was going on and there was no blockage.  They did biopsy a few enlarged lymphnodes so we are waiting on the results of those tests.  Let's hope it is nothing serious for this amazing dog who has been through so much.

 

Please consider sponsoring Rainey and her puppies today!!

 

According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, "For centuries the Rough Coated Collie was hardly known outside Scotland, but it is now one of the world's most popular breeds. Descended from generations of hard- working herding dogs, it is a conscientious creature of immense intelligence. They are used as water rescue dogs and have served man as sheepdogs for centuries, guarding and herding flocks. The breed's name probably comes from its charge; the Scottish black-faced sheep called the Colley. Early Rough Collies were smaller, with broader heads and shorter muzzles. The Collie is so intelligent that he has been trained for many purposes, as a rescue dog, guide for the blind, movie star, and as a guard dog. Queen Victoria kept Collies at Balmoral Castle in Scotland and her interest launched the breed's subsequent popularity. J.P. Morgan and other members of the upper class have owned Collies. At this point Collies were mixed with the Borzoi, and *ALL* show dogs had to have the Borzoi influence for them to win in the show ring. The working dogs separated, branched out and became the different breeds (with the Scotch Collie remaining) and the show type became what we see now, the large dogs with flatter faces. The Collies great beauty has made them a favorite show dog and family companion. The Smooth Collie is more popular as a companion dog in Great Britain than in the United States, though he is gaining popularity in the U.S. today. The Smooth Collie is the same as the Rough Collie, but without the long coat. The AKC considers the Rough and Smooth Collies as varieties of the same breed. They are judged by the same standard with the exception of the coat. The first Collie was presented at a dog show in 1860. A noble, highly intelligent dog. Sensitive, sweet, kind, easy to train and loyal. Usually good with other pets and friendly with other dogs. Very devoted to and protective of his loved ones. One Collie travelled 2000 miles to find his family after he became lost. Collies have received the Ken-L-Ration Hero Dog award 5 times. An excellent children's companion, playful and gentle, with some exceptions. Can be willful and must be trained gently or he will refuse to cooperate. Some exhibit herding behavior as puppies, nipping at people's heels. Adult dogs generally outgrow this behavior. Collie puppies housetrain quickly, generally in about a week (after about 10-12 weeks old). They are good-natured, friendly, dogs. They are energetic outdoors. They can be wary of strangers, stubborn and indolent. It has a fairly good sense of protectiveness for its master, especially for children. They are not aggressive, but they do tend to be suspicious of people they do not like."