One dogs story.......

Around Tucson and the country, thousands of pets are abandoned, lost or even abused. This is the story of just one dog, who because of her past has lost all trust in anything around her.....she is just one of many who need help. This is has been a journey for everyone of her fans and all the people who have tried to help "Bring River Home"

River-The wash dog! Before rescue.

About "River"

River was fisrt noticed by a person passing by the area, she was unable to catch her, but posted her on Craigslist, from there, more sightings occured, and a group of people got together to make a plan to save her! She lives in the Rillito River, at first she was just the "wash dog" but now is known by many as "River"



She is a beautiful Shepard mix, wearing a collar, she has been living in the same area since at least November 2009, she is a very curious girl, loves to watch people and other dogs, just doesnt like to be approached. She will come to some but always keeps some distance. She loves treats and food.



We dont know her past story, she could be someones lost pet,or another dumped dog?All we know is we would like to see her in a safer enviroment, hopefully a loving home.



RIVER WAS RESCUED 2/13/10

Thanks Danielle, Duet, and Mark!

Couch Potato

Sunday, February 28, 2010

COUCH POTATO

Well River came home with me this weekend since I had four days off to work with her, I got a kennel, prepared the back yard, etc Well, River had her own plans and followed my dogs right in the house, (before that she had not want to enter a house) well with in a a few more minutes after that, she had found "the couch" and pretty much has taken it over! She is truly a couch potato, thought she would be a very active dog, after all the running she has done, but she really just enjoys being a big ole slug! She seems to be so comfy and sleeps so soundly even snores sometimes. I think she is finally getting some well needed sleep. She loves playing with her new friends. Once she came inside, leaving her in a kennel was never a options, she hated it and spent a total of a 15 minutes in it! She just wanted to be with everyone. She has gone on a few walks, a little afraid of passing cars, but loves her walks, she loves tug a war with the stuffies with people or dogs! She is very curious follows everyone around, not to afraid of things, very interested in the shower and toilet! She has been a good girl when left in the house, and now joins in with the others, with a wagging tail, to great you! She still likes to bark at new people, or people she doesn't know well, but is getting more and more comfortable and trusting. Pictures coming soon....Thanks to all of you....she is a happy girl now!

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Vet Day!

River has been given a clean bill of health! She still has a couple things to do still, but so far so good! She has been given the age of 2, and weighs 60 pounds! She did well at the vet, hard to explain to people that just a week and half ago she wouldn't come to you! She went through the poking and all the fun vet stuff like a trooper! She took the ride there and back like a big brave girl too!

Thank you to Mark for all the help!

AND HUGE THANK YOU TO DR COHEN, AND CATALINA PET HOSPITAL STAFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As usual they were awesome and donated her care today! THANK YOU!!

River Happy Girl Video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDd1UmfU710


This River 6 days afer being rescued! She is a happy Girl!
Thanks Lisa!

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Another River Story! Thanks!

http://fortheloveofthedogblog.com/news-updates/river%E2%80%99s-rescue
Hello!

Well River is doing well, she is in fostered being visited by a few of her "people" She is doing well, making daily strides, due to the level of stress that River was under and the amount of time needed to truly assess her needs both short term and long term that River will be taking some time to become who "River" really is, we are excited that she is coming along well, but still has some firsts to do! She has a great support system, and has been meeting some more doggie friends, we are taking this slow...we want her to become who she wants to be on her own time.
BUT she does seem to love life better than wash life.