by Grace Bryson | Apr 21, 2014 | Uncategorized
Dogs have many of the same medical problems as humans do, which means they can also run a fever. This is something that many pet owners seem to forget. When you get a fever, it’s an indication that something is wrong physically and the same is true for your pet....
by Grace Bryson | Apr 20, 2014 | Huh? Did you know?, things you should know
he temperature of a healthy normal dog is 101 °F (38 °C). However, the temperature of a healthy dog ranges from 99 °F to 102.5 °F (37.2 °C-39.2 °C). Dogs are said to be homothermic or in simple terms, warm-blooded animals. Their body temperatures are maintained at a...
by Grace Bryson | Apr 19, 2014 | UP FOR ADOPTION
PLEASE USE CONTACT INFO PROVIDED! NEEDS A LOVING HOME! Billi This sweet dog was found in rough shape after being abandoned by her owners. She has a quiet disposition and is looking for a loving home. She is 8-10 years old and we believe a walker...
by Grace Bryson | Apr 18, 2014 | adoption story, THANK YOU
This is little miss Izzy, she is one of the 11 rrruffstart program puppies that has found her forever home. Brad & Stacey Parcels, they have been friends of ours for over 20 years for Stacey and almost 12 years for Brad. I could not have chosen a better...
by Grace Bryson | Apr 17, 2014 | adoption story
This is one of the 11 rrruffstart puppies that were born 5 weeks ago that we have had since 12 hours old. Her name is Dahli and her new owner Kirsten. They have decided to add Dahli to their home, Dahli will stay with us for a few more weeks until she has been...
by Grace Bryson | Apr 14, 2014 | quick update, Success Story
Well, what a success story!!! My husband had been pining for another dog and our current dog Jess was eager to have a playmate since her first and bestest friend ever Rocky (the cat) left our lives.Lucky for us, my facebook friend had shared Grace’s rrruff...
by Grace Bryson | Apr 14, 2014 | Huh? Did you know?, things you should know, Training Tips
Puppy strangles (aka juvenile pyoderma and juvenile cellulitis) is a serious dog skin condition that affects puppies 4-16 weeks of age. Some breeds of dogs are predisposed of this condition. typically occurs in young dogs under the age of four months. This...
by Grace Bryson | Apr 12, 2014 | UP FOR ADOPTION
This is little miss Maddie, she is the sibling to our recent adopted puppy Jasper, she too was a puppy mill rescue now looking for her new forever home. She is due to be spayed in the next week or so and will be ready to leave ten days after that. Maddie is...
by Grace Bryson | Apr 11, 2014 | Huh? Did you know?, things you should know, Training Tips
Ticks are small insects that feed on the blood of a host by using their mouths to latch onto the skin. According to WebMD, most tick bites do not cause serious health problems, but it is important to remove a tick from your skin as soon as you notice it. Ticks can...
by Grace Bryson | Apr 9, 2014 | memories, things you should know
I am writing this blog with a very heavy heart, and also a new found energy and drive to get this rrruffstart program up and off the ground. I will not allow atlas to die in vain. about 10 weeks ago I got a call from a lady who had become homeless, jobless and...