August 15, 2010 - Big Mick Goes Home!
Mick was adopted yesterday and went home with his new family this morning! Mick has changed quite a bit from the Bully IBR took in July 31st; he is now a very happy, playful, silly bully. His skin has improved drastically, his ear and eye infections are also gone. Tonya and Mel said they would keep in touch and post pictures so we can all see how he is doing.
Big Mick being silly with his new parents, Mel and Tonya.
August 8, 2010 - An Update on Hitch
Many of IBR's supporters have been asking for an update on Hitch and new pictures. Hitch has been with IBR for 3 weeks as of August 3 and on Monday his foster mom will be taking him back to the vet for a re-check on his skin. Hitch is still taking an antibiotic, an anti fungal, along with a Benadryl every 8 hours and a medicated bath every 2-3 days. Honestly, his skin is going to be an on going area of need since it was in such bad condition from chronic neglect when he came into IBR's care. The skin is better; the appearance is not as red and angry looking plus some hair is growing back. He eats very well and continues to gain weight; Monday we will how much weight he as actually gained.
He is a very sweet and low-key boy, but he is still scared and timid. He seems fearful and is hesitant to go outside. His foster mom believes he is scared to death of being abandoned again and this is a known trait in animals who were treated as poorly as Hitch. When he does go out he will poo on the deck right outside the door and then just barely gets off the deck to pee. He occasionally goes to the door when he needs to go out. He has had a few house-training accidents but this is due to him still being fearful of going outside. However, this area continues to improve daily and will continue to improve as he builds trust for people again. His days consist of either lying on his bed right beside his foster mom or lying in his kennel with the door open. Hitch does not like to be made to come out of his kennel to go potty. He is not aggressive, but rather scared and makes a crying yelping sound. When his foster mom has to physically try to take him out of his crate, he will nip, but again, not aggressively rather because he is scared.
He is also shy and timid for for the camera. If he is on his bed, which is his comfort zone, he will look at you. However, you will notice in the pictures taken outside, he would not look at the camera.
Overall Hitch is making great progress!
Thank you to everyone who has made donations for Hitch's care as well as the huge out pouring of support and concern for Hitch!
If you would like to donate money to assist in Hitch's recovery, please click on the Donate via PayPal button at left. No amount is too small and every penny goes towards his medical care!
Hitch gets a medicated bath every 2 to 3 days for his fungal infection on his skin.
Hitch's belly looks drastically better from 3 weeks ago but there is still a long road of medicated baths ahead of him.
Hitch is very uneasy outside of his comfort zone in the house and does not willingly look at the camera.
Hitch looks so much better than when IBR first processed him into our care and he is becoming such a handsome fella!
Hitch can be found here on his favorite pillow beside of his foster mom the large majority of the time.
August 6, 2010 - Coco & Her New Family
Coco is such a laid-back, low-key girl, that her new family had to hold her in order to take photos with her! Her new parents, Danielle and Dave, along with her new two-legged siblings, Taylor and Anthony, could hardly wait to get this lazy girl home and introduce her to their couches. Coco is certainly going to be a welcome addition to this family and we look forward to getting updates on her new life.
Coco with her new family members Taylor, Danielle, Dave and Anthony.
July 23, 2010 - Dixie & Her Pupcakes
Peter, Dixie's new dad, met with her foster parents to pick her up today and even brought a notebook to take notes! Dixie requires daily eye drops for her dry eye condition and came to IBR with a slight ear infection, so her ears also need daily cleaning. Her foster mom showed Peter what need to be done and then they practiced the procedures, we see that Dixie is going to be in great hands already! Her foster mom also sent Dixie on her way with some of her favorite pupcakes which made Peter laugh but then he asked for the recipe after her foster dad left the room. Dixie would want every bully to have pupcakes of their own, so below is the recipe for other bully and dog owners.
Dixie's Peanut Butter Banana Pupcakes
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1-2 mashed ripe banana(s)
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup natural or low sodium peanut butter
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk wet ingredients together. Add dry ingredients slowly mixing with whisk or fork until batter is thick and muffin-like. Spoon into a mini-muffin tin by the tablespoon. Bake for 12 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from tin. Store the pupcakes in an airtight container.
Peter securing Dixie for the car ride home!
July 13, 2010 - The Rescue of Hitch
Meet Hitch.
Someone tossed this poor boy from a moving car in front of a house. Hitch is severely emaciated weighing only 35 pounds, has skin issues, ear infections and seriously overgrown claws. A Good Samaritan saw Hitch a couple of days later and asked the family who had been feeding him if she could take him to rescue. The happy boy gratefully settled into his new soft bed and went right to sleep.
Hitch has now been bathed & nails trimmed. IBR took him to the vet to have him checked out so and we are awaiting his test results for heartworm. He now has some medicine to help heal his scaly skin and ear infections. Hitch is one of the skinniest bullies IBR has ever rescued, but he loves to eat and hopefully will gain the 30 to 40 pounds he needs to in no time!
Hitch's severely irritated stomach as recorded upon being processed into IBR.
Hitch promptly took over his foster brother's bed after getting to his IBR foster home.
June 24, 2010 - Buster's Adoption Day!
Buster is now on his way to a wonderful new life with his dad, Larry! Larry is a retired disabled veteran so that lucky bully Buster will be having lots of quality time with his new dad!
Buster and his new dad Larry, getting ready for the ride home!