Neeko

Isn't Neeko the cutest puppy? We think he's a lab mixed with something large, like a Great Dane maybe? Whatever he is, he's adorable. Neeko is about 4-5 months old and a really sweet little guy. He loves to play with the other dogs at his foster home down south.

Bebe!

Bebe is loving the Maine life! She is doing great with the other dogs and people at her foster home. She prances when she walks and jogs - it is too cute! She sweet and gentle, and lovees to exercise and play. She is housebroken, great with children, crate-trained, and fine with cats. She knows quite a few commands. Bebe needs to work on her chewing -- she was bored at her previous home because they left her alone way too much and she chewed things she wasn't supposed to. With chew toys, attention, and exercise she should grow out of this habit.

Bebe is a doll - we'd love for you to meet her.

Our valentine sweeties!

Wait til you see the cuties that arrived today! Puppies, "teenagers" and grown-up dogs - every one sweeter than the next! Come visit us at Pet Quarters in Wells, ME tomorrow (Sunday) from 11-2!

Sweethearts in Need!

Martha is such a doll! She is an adult German Shorthaired Pointer. She was found as a stray and should have been able to go up for adoption right away because of her nice temperament and sweet nature but she tested heartworm positive - this is a huge problem in the south. She could not be treated until funds were raised, and we are happy to report that we have raised enough money to get her spayed and get her started in the heartworm treatment so we have sponsored her treatment and hope that she can come to our rescue soon after she is done - can't wait to meet her! She just needs funds for transportation and we can make sure she comes to a loving home when she is healthy and ready!

And then there is Ivy! This poor baby! She is a young lab (maybe pure-bred) who was hit by a car and she had 4 broken bones in her two rear legs. She crawled to a house and laid on the porch until the morning and waited for help. Then she hid under a car until they could coax her out. Even in all the pain she was in, she never tried to hurt anyone. At this point she has gone through months of surgeries (three of them), an external fixation device for one of the fractures, frequent bandage changes, and moving around from vet office to foster home and back to living in a cage at the vet's office. Her vet bills are over $2,000 at this point and the vet's office will not extend any more credit to our partner shelter because their bills are so high and money is so tight everywhere! Ivy is such a doll, and everyone who meets her absolutely loves her. We are waiting for Ivy to be healthy enough to travel and we want to help with the huge bills she has incurred. It's not fair for her to go back to the shelter or to be denied treatment - it's not her fault what happened! Please consider even a small donation - every little bit helps. We can collect your money by mail, or you can go to paypal (email luckypuprescue@roadrunner.com) and use your credit card. Reference Ivy or Martha and we'll make sure we apply the funds to their bills. We SO appreciate your generosity!

PUPPIES!

Oh my word, our partner shelters are full of puppies! Look at these sweeties - shepherds, labs, border collies, and our favorite - the "Heinz 57" variety - a whole lot of mixture in there ; 0 )

Some of these puppies are arriving this weekend and some will be a couple weeks away. Please contact us today if you're interested in any of these dolls. You can see their pictures and bios at www.petfinder.com/shelters/me89.html.

Mikey D needs you!

Oh my goodness it's been a busy week. Check out this sweetie - Mikey D (now Nash) was adopted in October and now his mom is heartbroken because she has to move and can not take him. He is about 9-10 months old at this time and his mom says " Nash is a really great dog. He is house trained and up to date on his shots. He loves other dogs and is good with cats but can be annoying to them because he just wants to play with them and most cats don't want to be bothered with that. He's very good on a leash and loves the outdoors. He is crate trained and knows basic commands. He is about 52 lbs and very handsome"

Abby!

This doll was surrendered by her owner in July of 08 at the age of approx. 8. She just couldn't figure out why she was in a comfortable home one day and in a shelter with a hard concrete floor the next! Then she tested positive for heartworm disease and had to go through the treatment. She lucked out because some doggie angels sponsored her treatment so she would not have to wait long and get sicker. Now she is healthy again and enjoying life with kids, cats and other dogs at her forster home. Abby has some urine accidents (common with older spayed femaled) that the vets are working with some medication for. It is an inexpensive treatment and she is doing better. Abby also had a broken front leg in the past but she has no lasting problems except that her nails on that foot grow much faster than her other three paws!

Can you provide Abby with an indoor retirement home that is loving and safe?

Tuxedo!

Gorgeous Tuxedo! He's a border collie, just over a year old. He has grown up so much and is doing awesome in his foster home in the south. We need to get him up here to a forever home where he can have love and undivided (well, less-divided) attention ; 0 ) He loves affection from people and just loves to run - making it hard to take his picture! Running partner, anyone? He is great with female dogs and mellow males but is not a fan of bossy male dogs. This boy is a snuggler who wants to please. He would do best in an active home.

Tuxedo is living peacefully with several other dogs and would enjoy a canine companion in his new home. He wants to please so badly and is extremely smart according to his foster mom. He has learned some basic commands such as sit, down and stay. Tuxedo is crate trained and is doing fantastic with housetraining as well! This has been his first time ever living in a home (just the last couple of months) so everything is new to him, and his foster mom said it was funny watching him with TV the first time! He loves kids but is maybe a little too "lovey" for very small humans.

Tori and Tanner

Tanner is 35 pounds of affection who will love you to pieces. He is an Australian Kelpie/Lab mix, approx. 10 months old. He has a very mellow disposition, is not aggressive at all but will bark when confronted with something new. He plays well with his sister and foster siblings and likes to capture the prize from his peers. He is comfortable in the crate and will often go there to sleep, but prefers to be as close to his human companion as possible. At bedtime, he snuggles down to keep your feet warm. Tanner would do well with another canine companion to help him burn some energy, and a fenced yard would be a plus. Tanner is housetrained and will let you know when he needs to go out. He is a smart little cookie, learning commands, and loves to see the leash come out!

Tori is 33 pounds, also an Australian Kelpie/Lab mix, and has a very independent spirit. She loves to be outdoors and, while she does not need to be adopted with her brother, she would do best with another dog as a companion. She likes to play tag and wants to be the one being chased. She is very submissive and while showing no signs of aggressiveness, can be fearful of new situations. She is 10 months old and her playfulness is more subdued as she gets older. While she isn't overly affectionate in her actions, she loves to be patted and have her belly rubbed. Tori is housetrained and will let you know when she needs to go out. She likes to romp and play with the other dogs and the kids, and a fenced yard would be a great bonus. Tori is a little smartie, a great size for a companion dog, and loves to see the leash come out!

Ben and Leo - The Dynamic Duo!

These pictures of the boys (and their pals Trixie and Johnny) playing remind us what rescue is all about. Both Ben and Leo have come so far, from abandonment to safety, then heartworm treatment and separation. But now they are both healthy and reunited and their foster mom feels that they can not be separated again. They are truly best buddies and when Leo gets insecure he looks to his pal Ben for support. They sleep together, play together, spend all their time together. They are best pals and are looking for a forever home together. They could complete your family! We would love to work with you to get these dogs north into the safety of an indoor home. The close-up picture is of Ben and Leo.