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Mobile Adoptions May 2 & 3!!

2009-05-01T17:11:00.000-07:00

Greetings! We are holding two mobile adoptions this weekend, and we hope you will join us! It's a GREAT opportunity to meet the dogs, take one home, volunteer and just have a good time!

n Saturday we will be at The Animal House, 157 Fillmore Street, at Waller. Sunday's mobile adoption will be at Bernal Beast, 509 Cortland at Andover, in Bernal Heights. Mobile times on BOTH days will be noon until 3pm.

We will have many wonderful puppies and adult small dogs to meet! Please visit our ADOPT section to see photos and bios of the available dogs. Email with ANY question, particularly if you are coming from outside of SF to meet a specific dog!

Lookin' forward to meeting you!

May 2 & 3 Mobile Adoptions on San Francisc!

2009-05-01T14:35:00.001-07:00

Greetings! We are holding two mobile adoptions this weekend, and we hope you will join us! It's a GREAT opportunity to meet the dogs, take one home, volunteer and just have a good time!

Lookin' forward to meeting you!

A GREAT Adoption Weekend!

2009-04-27T10:55:00.001-07:00

Greetings! We adopted 8 dogs out this past weekend! I think this is our most successful weekend.... all went to wonderful, loving homes. It was beautiful!

HUGE thanks to all of the people who help make this happen.... Tammy (both of you!), Shannon, Paul (up on a ladder no less!), Elise, Colin, Andy, Zahra, Matt, Reed... and a few others too!

Here are some photos from the Sunday mobile in the Castro! ...SO much fun!!!!

The Bikkie Hunt!

2009-04-21T21:32:00.000-07:00

We had such a great time at the Bikkie Hunt! About a hundred people with dogs showed up for the two hour event. We had a few contests for dogs and people, and a funny relay race!

The highlight was watching all of those dogs search out bikkies! Thanks to Pet Poses Photography for their photos of the event! If you would like a copy of one of these photos please email them at info@petposesphotography.com

See you all next Easter!

Full Circle, Meeting up with Rosie and Violet!

2009-04-19T01:50:00.000-07:00

Rosie and Violet arrived in rescue last summer... almost a year ago. They came from t he Modesto area and had HORRIBLE skin problems.... extensive demodex, baldness and red skin. They were so sweet, and it was so sad to realize how badly these dogs had been neglected. They were with us for a good while.

Today I met up with David, who fostered Rosie and Violet, and with Eric and Christy, who adopted the girls in January 2008. The slideshow has photos from today's meeting, some photos from the time that "les girls" spent with David, and lastly, photos taken when they first arrived in rescue. They are very healthy, spoiled and happy! What a happy ending! You'll also see Tilly taking in some sun and Raja, our "special needs" mascot... a french bulldog!

Our Taiwan Program...

2009-04-19T01:45:00.001-07:00

UPDATE: Sweet Mo had his leg amputated because of progressive bone cancer. His loving family recently adopted another Taiwan pup to keep Mocha company. Mo is living the good life in San Francisco. Recent photos can be seen at http://www.kuperblog.com/index.cfm?postID=237

We have had the pleasure of opening up our program to some wonderful deserving dogs rescused by the tireless rescuers in Taiwan. We have had a lot of support from potential adopters and adopters with our rescued dogs from Taiwan. The dogs from Taiwan are often times smaller in size then your average mixed breed dog and they make excellent city dogs.

There is always people who ask why rescue dogs from another country? Many people wonder why dogs from Taiwan are shipped over to other areas to find homes. The truth is that these dogs have little or no chance at being adopted in their own country. WDR believes in raising awareness for animal welfare on a global basis, not in just in our county or country. Another important aspect of taking dogs from Taiwan is the hope it leaves the rescuers there. The dogs they send here get top notch homes and it is a small way we can help them.

Read one dog's amazing story here:

This dog, now named moca, used to be called little blacky like thousands of other little blackies. He was born homeless.
Moca's case is an outstanding example because it was well documented. As a very young puppy, he got into an area where the Taiwanese army trains new men. One night, a rescuer got a call from a young man inside the army base, telling her in lowered voice that a puppy has been hung upside down and beaten till its leg broke, and now left in the dump to die by itself. The rescuer found the poor puppy in the garbage.

After the puppy recovered at the vet, he was going to be homeless again, Inn read about the poor dog and took it back to her place. She has been looking for a home for the puppy ever since but in Taiwan there is little hope someone would want him... he is just one in a million to them.

The broken leg has recovered, but so far not a soul has asked about adopting Moca. Inn has asked me to help send Moca to SF. Poor Inn can only take Moca out for walks late at night because Taiwanese people think Moca is too huge at 30 lb, and always yell at Inn when they see Moca, saying that her big dog is too dangerous...

We wish you can show people Moca and help find him a parent who cares about animal rights world wide.

Thank you very much,

Lu Lu

For more info on adopting or fostering sweet Moca and some updated pictures please Click Here

To view some pictures taken of a Taiwan Animal Shelter Click Here

Choking Dogs & Cats - what you can do...

2009-04-19T01:45:00.000-07:00

Hello! This was sent to me, and I felt it was really valuable information, worth sharing... knowing it could save your dog or cat's life! I wanted to repost it because just yesterday there was a dog at the vet who'd swallowed a ball and needed an endoscopy!!
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CHOKING

CALL YOUR VET IF NEEDED.

Dogs are notorious for trying to swallow things that are a little too big.. The result can be choking where an object lodges in the airway.

REMOVE THE OBJECT

When time is of the essence, you must act quickly.
Pull your pet's tongue out of the way. Reach deeply in to the back of your pet's throat and try to grasp the object. If it is a ball, and you are unable to move it, try using some type of instrument- tweezers, pliers or even a spoon shaped tong. If after a few attempts it is still lodged, but you can still hear wheezing and some noise when your pet is breathing, then you have time to rush to your vet.

Open your pet's mouth. For a dog:

Grasp the upper jaw with one hand over the muzzle.
Press the lips over the upper teeth with your fingers
on one side and the thumb on the other so that the dog's lips are between its teeth. Firm pressure may be required. The dog then can't close its mouth without biting itself and is less able to bite you.

If you can see the object then try to remove it with your fingers.

For a cat:

Grasp the cat's head so that your palm is over the cat's head, your thumb and index finger are behind the canine (eye or fang) teeth.

Tilt the cat's nose upwards. In most cases this causes the cat to automatically relax the jaw muscles so that you can open the mouth.

You can then use the index finger on the opposite hand to gently open the mouth. Place the finger tip on the lower incisors(the small teeth between the canines) and gently push the lower jaw down.

An alternative is to push your thumb and index finger of the hand holding the cat's head towards each other. Some cats resent this more and it is easier to get bitten but it does hold the mouth open while the opposite hand is now completely free to hold tools etc.

Examine the mouth and if you can see the object it may be possible to remove it with your fingers or small pliers. Do not attempt to remove a needle embedded in the roof of the mouth but take your cat to your veterinarian.

It may be possible to gently pull the tongue forward but some cats will not allow this. If you can not remove or see the object or your pet is struggling too
much to allow you to examine the mouth (and it is small enough) then pick your pet up by its hind legs, turning it upside down and shake.

COMPRESSIONS

Gentle compressions on both sides of the widest point of the chest may help dislodge the ball. Place both hands at the back of your pet over the widest point of the chest while he is standing, and give 5 firm compressions to dislodge the ball.

Slapping the back while shaking may to dislodge the object. If your pet is too large to pick up or if you still can not dislodge the object lay your pet on its side. For small pets place your palms behind the last rib on both sides of your pet's abdomen and press your
palms together quickly 2 - 3 times. Repeat if necessary.

HEIMLICH
If after trying to manually remove the object, and after gentle compressions it won't move, and your pet is not breathing, then proceed to the Heimlich.

TURN your pet upside down, with back against your chest. WITH both arms, give sharp thrusts to the abdomen.

AFTER 5 thrusts, stop and check to see if the object is visible in the airway. If so remove it and give 2 mouth-to-nose rescue breaths. If the breaths do not go in, repeat HEIMLICH.

In some cases, your dog is too large to pick up. You can lay him on his side, and make a fist. Put your fist into the hollow beneath the rib cage, then push firmly upward and inward. Repeat for 5 times, then check to see if the object has been dislodged.

CPR

If your pet completely stops breathing, then you will have to know the CPR steps. After the airway has been opened, you may need to give artificial respiration.

CLOSE your pet's mouth and breathe directly into his nose until his chest expands. If the chest doesn't expand then go back to STEP 2 - AIRWAY.

VENTILATE at 15 breaths per minute. One BREATH every 4 seconds.

PROCEED to STEP 4 - CIRCULATION
>In some cases of choking, your pet's mouth has been injured. This means feeding a soft food for 7-14 days while the wounds heal

Second Annual Easter Biscuit Hunt, April 12

2009-04-01T13:42:00.000-07:00

Wonder Dog Rescue invites YOU to our second annual Bikkie Hunt in St. Mary’s Park. The event will be held Easter Sunday, April 12th, from noon until 2pm. We will have lots of biscuits and treats in the grass for the dogs, a doggie “Easter Bonnet” contest, fun games for dogs and people and a raffle too! Admission is free and donations will be gratefully accepted!

St. Marys Park is a fenced dog park located on the edge of Bernal Heights, at Justin & Benton Streets. You can see more info on the park by visiting http://www.yelp.com/biz/st-marys-park-and-dog-park-san-francisco

Please email linda@wonderdogrescue.org if you are interested in volunteering, donating a prize, or have any other questions! Here are some photos from last year's event!

Sweet Charlotte

2009-04-01T13:21:00.001-07:00

Sweet Charlotte was brought into the Merced shelter after trying to give birth for two days. The vets saved her but all of the puppies died inside of her. She is a wonderful dog. Very friendly, cuddly, and loves to do yoga, as you can see. These brave and beautiful hearts deserve a second chance... and she will get one, thanks to the amazing wdr folks who rescued and foster her.

prancer's first time in a pool

2009-04-01T00:34:00.001-07:00

Some of you may remember Prancer, aka Fancy Pants Prance. He came to us from the Fresno area, and has severe neurological issues which cause him to wiggle around a lot. He IS healthy and SO very happy with his mom MIchele and his sister Precious. Here is a funny clip of him in a pool.... Prancer DOES have his own youtube chanel, in case you want to see more of him!

Chatty Bella!

2009-03-31T13:57:00.001-07:00

Here is Bella, my rescue parrot! What a clown!

Here Comes WAWA

2009-03-09T11:59:00.001-07:00

Yes, WaWa CAN run.......

SEYMOUR

2009-03-09T11:57:00.001-07:00

Here is Sweet Seymour! This beautiful white pup was rescued at 4 months of age, with a nasty wound on the side of his face. He seems to have some shar pei in him as well as great dane... and a few other mysteries too! Seymour was adopted by his foster mom Tammy. He has the BEST home and is

The Chinese Cresteds

2009-03-09T11:55:00.001-07:00

We brought the Cresteds out to Bernal Beast for their own mobile adoption. Here are the dogs, along with several of the volunteers and folks interested in adopting them.... SUCH sweet little creatures.

Sweet Ollie!

2009-03-09T11:53:00.001-07:00

Cliff and Ollie were dancing down 18th Street after visiting the vet... it's off to Tartine!!!! Ollie was adopted this weekend. ==:o)

Ollie was rescued by ARF/Fresno. Linda phoned to ask if we wanted to take this boy, who had a bad leg, was in pain, and was slated for euthanasia..... Here he is, nearly a thousand dollars later, and worth EVERY penny (as are ALL dogs!).

Ollie, chez Tartine

2009-03-09T11:49:00.001-07:00

A fine example of how rescue dogs WORK for their keep! Enjoy! Featuring Ollie, who was rescued by ARF in Fresno. They had surgery done to save his leg, and he was lovingly fostered back to health by his foster fam, Lisa and Cliff, also in this video clip. Thanks, you guys!!!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!

2009-02-14T11:37:00.001-08:00

Hugs and Slurps to all!!

Mobile Adoption Valentine's Day!

2009-02-12T22:37:00.000-08:00

Hello! Come meet your new buddy at our Saturday mobile adoption!

Rain or shine, we will be at The Animal House, 157 Fillmore STreet, at the corner of Waller. Mobile adoption times are noon till 3pm. We will have many sweet puppies as well as some adult small and large dogs.. ALL waiting for great homes!

Just drop over to our ADOPT section to see a complete list of our available dogs, with bios. Please feel free to email with any questions too!

North Carolina Puppy Mill Raid 09

2009-02-11T21:37:00.001-08:00

This is a typical puppy mill, and they exist all over the United States.. and beyond. Most of the puppies sold on the internet come from conditions such as these............

So Sweet!!!!!!

2009-02-09T09:32:00.001-08:00

Few words needed here.... It's Matthew and Harry... just scroll down a bit if you dont know their story!

The World According to Duncan

2009-02-08T19:54:00.001-08:00

Here's one of our younger volunteers, Duncan, talking about his experience with volunteering. I used to know him from the neighborhood, he'd come into the pet store to say hi... and now Duncan has turned into a "dog person", volunteering *every* Saturday! He's gotten SO good with the dogs too!

Harry in the snow

2009-02-04T19:27:00.001-08:00

Matthew, Harry and Matthew's Physical Therapist, out for a walkie in the snow!

Harry and Matthew... Together... finally!!

2009-01-30T13:48:00.000-08:00

Harry flew to New York on Wednesday. A wonderful commercial pilot donated his time and energy to take Harry directly to Matthew. The Cech family traveled a short distance from Plattsburgh NY to Burlington VT to meet Harry.... check out the video below!

http://www.wptz.com/video/18598691/index.html

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Wonder Dog Harry's Leaving His Heart in San Francisco

2009-01-28T20:47:00.001-08:00

BIG SIGH.........
Harry is getting on a plane RIGHT NOW...........

Wonder Dog Harry's Going Away Pawty

2009-01-28T20:46:00.001-08:00

Harry says B'Bye to San Francisco and heads off to new York! Here's his party...... (warning, it's pretty goofy!)