Today is the 3rd annual Northwest Rattifest. This an event to celebrate lots of amazing rattie's! Thanks to rescue and adopters, these pups are now living wonderful lives. This post is just a glimpse at a few of the 30+ dogs we've fostered - you can see how lucky each of them are!
And to again bang my drum... this is why we foster. All of these dogs needed out of the shelter and many of them were slotted for euthanasia due to lack of shelter space. Look at how amazing they are doing. If you ever wonder if fostering is worth the effort and emotions I always say "Oh yes it is!".
I'm sure these pictures and video will make you smile as they did for us!
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| Corwin (NR name Balboa) at work with his dad |
Corwin was emaciated and very under socialized when he came into foster care in November 2012.
Look at him now!
If ever you are having a bad day just watch the below video and you will smile.
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| Boo and his mom attended the same TTouch workshop that D'light and I attended early this month. Here he is sporting his TTouch wrap! |
And Mr. Boushey aka Boo. This boy was passed over in the shelter due to his age. Anyone who has met Boo will tell you he can run circles around any young rattie out there! Boushey has his own
blog and you can see his mom's keep him busy.
Something really cool - Boo's mom has started a facebook page called
Happy Dogs Society This site is dedicated to talking & sharing their experience of using force free training in the language of Thai.
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| Rain (foster name Reynvaan) on a camping trip with is family. |
Rain gets to go everywhere with his family! They even took him to Midwest where he flew in cabin. He did great and he's a wonderful, happy go lucky, well balanced rattie boy.
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| Ursa! |
This adorable lemon rattie is doing well and spends time with her parents in Seattle and on San Juan Island camping. Ursa was rescued off of Craig's list. For having a pretty rough start to life, pre-New Rattiude, she's become an amazing little gal thanks to her parents.
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Who could forget Gramercy!
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I'm not sure Gramercy realizes how lucky he is to have scored such a wonderful life. He's loving his new life full of walks, love and cuddles! His world sure has changed in the last 8 months.
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| And I want to give a shout out to Gramcery's moms. They have done amazing work with keeping Gramercy thin and he's reached his ideal weight. As everyone knows Gramercy has to stay thin given his spine and back. |
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| Inigo! |
And look at Inigo, he's grown so much! Here he is playing with NR alum Mingus. Inigo is in the upper left and as you can see, he's still full of puppy fun.
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| Champoux! |
Here's little Champoux - he's loving life and doing very well!
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| Maddie (NR name Syncline) |
Awww... sweet Maddie. She gets to go on tons of hiking adventures! She's currently taking an agility class as University Canine Learning Academy. Maddie is a very busy girl so you can see why she's conked out in her cozy cave bed!
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| Maggie & Maizie (NR name Teo) |
We fostered these two sweet girls a year apart! When Maggie's family were looking for a 2nd rattie they found Maizie! These two are thick as thieves and keep everyone on their toes. What a great family for two wonderful rattie girls. They do a lot of camping with their family and they love every minute of it!
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| June (NR name K) |
And little June and her big brother Bogart - exhausted after a long hike! She's doing amazing and her parents adore her. While she's still skittish with people her parents continue to work on her socialization and each day she's learning to trust people.
So here's a big thank you to everyone who rescues, adopts and gives themselves to these throw away ratties. All the dogs we've fostered have been amazing in their own unique ways. And we are pleased to have played a small role in helping each of them. Happy rattie day to each and every one of you!
