ReMAP Dogs

08/04/2025

Oh, how does this keep happening? I am in love. In love with this new mama – Lily Rose. In less than 24 hours, she’s opened her heart and trusts us to handle her puppies, to easily move around her, to call for us when she needs to go outside.

Lily was brought into a Central Valley shelter as a stray. The finder reported that she’d wandered into their yard and gave birth. I don’t buy it. She’s a ‘fake’ stray. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely respect the work of our shelter system. And I remember my stint in a shelter. But what Lily has shown us in such a short time is that she’s comfortable in a home and surrounded by people.

I am so sorry that her family felt that their only option was to lie about her status in order to get some help. I picture that moment in which the animal control officers loaded her and her pups into their truck. I know tears were shed. Because she’s a really great dog. She was their dog.

I truly hope that somehow, her family knows that she is in good hands. Lily is fed, cared for, welcomed, loved. She spent minimal time in the shelter. She’ll forget that stress. She’s starting to linger outside with us now, lounging in the warm sun. Pretty soon, we’ll be able to give her a real bath, not just a sponge bath. And then we’ll know the fluffy softness of her lush coat. She’ll start going on walks with us and meet our dogs. She’ll steal someone’s heart and move on to her forever home.

But for now. She’s mine, all mine to support through motherhood, to whisper my hopes and dreams for her, and to love.

08/04/2025

Lily Rose is an amazing dog. Her 11 puppies are doing well.

We could use your help:

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Thank you in advance! Your support means the world to us, and to Lily and her pups.

07/04/2025

I think she likes it here.

07/04/2025

Puppy cam is up:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p23rN-aNUlE

The first 24 hours is all about letting mama get her bearings. She has to get used to a new home (not the shelter, not the streets), and she has to get used to the quiet, calm. She has to endure getting food every few hours. She has to tell me her preferences: kibble? Kibble and canned? Scrambled eggs? Cottage cheese? All of the above?

If she's ok with letting me handle her pups, I can change the blankets. And no matter how great a mom she is, 11 1-week old puppies will leave a mess.

She'll learn the schedule - she gets to go outside whenever she needs to - and I will NOT be trying to sneak a peek at her pups while she's outside. I'll make sure I'm not even between her and her access to her pups while she explores her new yard.

So far, this mama is doing well. She's eaten, a lot. She's been drinking fresh, clean water. She finally did her business outside. She let me change the blanket while she enjoyed her cottage cheese snack.

The pups are a bit on the scrawny side for my taste. But I get it; life in the shelter is stressful. They are all nursing and able to find their place at the milk bar. They'll be plumping up in the next few days. We'll get weights as soon as we can and put collars on them in order to identify how they're progressing.

In the last 7 days, this mama gave birth to 11 pups in a stranger's yard, was picked up by animal control, survived the chaos of the shelter (no matter how great they were, it's still loud and scary), drove for a couple of hours with strangers, and landed in our home where there is plenty of space and support for her to nurture her family and take her next steps toward her forever home.

Thank you Paige Green Photography for transporting. You learned first hand that transport isn't just 'a ride'. And without YOU and your boys, we all wouldn't get to help this mama bring us all some joy.

ReMAP - Rescuing Moms and Puppies - Live 24-hr puppy cam - www.remapdogs.orgSmall 40-lb mix young mom named Janey rescued from Fresno Humane gave birth...

05/04/2025

There’s so much to be done in the world right now. But the best thing I can do, is to bring a little joy and hope.

This mama and her ELEVEN puppies are coming our way tomorrow. I feel like it’s the day before the start of a new school year. I loved school. It was a place where I knew the rules and by following them, I could be successful. But the day before the first day of school, I was always apprehensive. What if I got a teacher who didn’t like me? What if all the kids had changed over the summer, but I hadn’t? What if? Even in college, I stressed about new classes and new people. But once I stepped foot in that classroom, I remembered that I knew what to do and how to handle anything that came my way.

So it goes for bringing a new mom and pups into our care. What if mama doesn’t trust me? Been there, done that. What if all the puppies get sick? Been there, done that. What if it takes a long time to get 11 puppies adopted? Been there, done that. What if it takes a long time to get mama adopted? Been there, done that. And the list of ‘what ifs’ continues.

The bottom line is that I’ll do what I always do. I’ll take each situation as it presents itself and problem solve.

I can’t wait to share this experience with all of you! We need this right now.

And I need your help. Top of the list is Puppy Food - mom eats puppy food in order to get the most nutrients possible while she’s feeding 11 hungry pups. Next is toys – the pups start out with small toys that they can carry around, over time graduating to larger toys to chew and tug. And finally, financial donations help us with medical expenses and to fill in the gaps with food and toys.

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I appreciate all of you! And I can’t wait for the adventure to begin!

01/04/2025

Elsa came for a visit the other day. She brought her sister (another husky) and her parents (a wonderful young couple). We chatted while the dogs explored and played. Tashi was so happy to see Elsa. Elsa was torn between playing with her old buddy & embodying her new Tenaya-self and playing with her sister. She sought refuge with her people and I was honored to be one of them.

As the day turned to dusk, Elsa found her favorite spot on the bench, nose in the air. I imagined happy thoughts jumping around in her head because of her memories with us.

But I wonder. She came to us after a couple of months in a crowded shelter, where she’d given birth to 8 pups. Maybe she was relieved to be able to raise them in a home. Maybe she just put up with the whole situation because she had to. After the pups had all been adopted and she became our 4th dog, then went out to a couple of trial homes and returned, was she frustrated? She tried to fit, but none of them was right.

I understand that her time with us was just a detour. She’s an adventure-loving, exercise-hound, with expert cuddling skills. We were lucky enough to provide the bridge she needed from her old life, to her new one.

As we humans talked, it was so obvious to me that Tenaya (formerly Elsa) was right where she was supposed to be. Her family nurtures and expands her life. They glow with pride at how far she’s come to trust them. They love her and she absolutely loves them.

So, tonight, as I continue to catch my breath from Jane's 11 and send thank yous and donation receipts, the fortune cookie messages sinks in.

Wednesday. Our amazing volunteer will be heading back home with precious cargo. I don't know who yet, but I do know that we're all gonna change this mama dog's life.

16/03/2025

We've been a little quiet lately, catching our breath and making plans for our next litter.

Elmer, now Jasper has a great home with his boxer sister. We had a good time hosting him for a couple of weeks as the 'last' puppy. When that happens, it's like we have a puppy! Crate training, potty training, enrichment. I wish I could do this for every puppy. It's so much easier when they go through these steps in a familiar place.

And then beautiful Agnes - she went home right around 8 weeks old. Her wonderful family keeps me updated with photos and milestones. 'She's awesome.' 'She's been an amazing pup.' 'Waiting for her DNA results.' I just LOVE hearing from adopters. It really helps me hone my program and makes it easier to welcome a new litter, knowing I can find great homes for the next batch.

Winnie!!!! We were lucky enough to have her stay with us for a long weekend while her people went off on a pre-planned trip. I love it when I can help my former fosters. That girl is cool! She loves her crate, did all her business outside and kept Aunt Tashi busy...

Wait a minute, how did Tango slip in there?!? Remember Cha-Cha's litter? Tango is doing great in his forever home, and what a dignified pose he presents.

And of course Barney, now Cappy. He landed with a family of first-time dog owners. Do you remember your first dog as an adult? The whole family is doing great, and Cappy is a really good fit for them. I love helping families put all of the pieces together as they adjust to life with a dog.

That's the news from Puppy Central. We'll be bringing a new mom and pups into our program very soon. And of course, we'll take you all along for the ride.

As long as there are dogs-in-need, we will: Rescue, Rehome, Repeat.

08/03/2025

One of the best parts of Rescue is getting updates on our former fosters.

Here's Boo living her best life. This girl delivered her pups in a cemetary. The House Of Muddy Paws rescued them all and reached out to us for help. Mac McDonald happened to be driving through at just the right time, so he did the transport.

Boo was a bit of a challenge, rough around the edges. We didn't sugar-coat the facts as we knew them, for adopters. But when this amazing couple met her, we knew it was a match. While Boo had been going through the trauma of losing her home, birthing pups out in the wild, temporarily relocating with us, they'd been having a rough time too.

It shouldn't surprise any of us that a dog-in-need finds a family-in-need. And their bond is ever stronger because of the hole that each fills.

So, the joy that Boo has found, and the joy that Boo has brought is just heart-warming.

Check her out! Perched on the back of the couch. Sunbathing on the dock. I'm kinda jealous...

One of the funny behaviors that Boo has is to steal shoes. She doesn't destroy them, she covets them. The more she loves you, the more she steals your shoes. Take a look at this brilliant solution - put the dog gate around the shoes! I'm secretly looking forward to the update in which Boo defeats this contraption.

I love this girl. I love these adopters. They find her quirks endearing and fun. THIS is why I rescue.

P.S. DNA results: 26% Shih Tzu, 19% Supermutt (our favorite breed), 16% Boxer, 15% Belgian Malinois, 12% Pomernian, 11% German Shepherd.
100% lovable!

01/03/2025

A tired puppy is a good puppy.

Well, sort of. We've been preparing for this behavior since he was born. The pups quickly learn that quiet/calm gets my attention. And they like my attention because I've been gently handling them since birth. They also like the challenges I put in front of them.

So, today, we went for a walk. A longer walk that we've been building up to. We walked along a busy street for a block and the traffic didn't scare my boy because we've been preparing him for stuff like that using Alexa, since he could hear. He didn't bit on the leash. Because we've been preparing him with no-leash-walk-by-my-side in the back yard. He didn't bug Tashi, who came with us. Because we've been on plenty of short walks alone and then with Tashi.

I think you get the picture - if you prepare your puppy, and start with baby steps, you'll have a really good puppy.

BTW, he slept for 8 hours in his crate last night without a peep. I finally had to wake him up this morning because I wanted to start my day! And no potty accidents in the house. And respectful play with his dog siblings. And he hasn't once grabbed my hands or pant legs with his teeth.

This is an awesome puppy who is looking for an awesome home!
If you're ready to adopt your new best friend, message me.

01/03/2025

I love dogs. But that's no secret.

I love getting to spend part of every day meeting the needs of my own dogs and those of my foster dogs.

I love that my own dogs were once fosters and found their way into my life forever.

Today, Aunt Tashi (former mama dog) helped Elmer (current foster pup) prepare for his forever home. She taught him how to chill out while I'm working. He took the hint and put himself down for a nap in his crate! The dude snores. How adorable is that??!!

Elmer actually traversed a couple of rooms, went downstairs and out the door to do his business outside. OMG, this is pretty awesome behavior for a 3 month old puppy. And last night, he slept for 8 hours in his crate. These are usually the biggest hurdles that new adopters face.

So, if you're looking for a very good pup to adopt, message me.

Did I tell you how much I love dogs?
P.S. Murphy (former foster pup) had a good day supervising the lessons.

24/02/2025

12 week old brothers available for adoption. Best if we find 2 great homes! These pit bull mix boys are housetrained (if kept on a schedule), sleeping through the night and learning how to be good dogs.

Message me if you are interested in adopting!

20/02/2025

Elmer is a 12 week old pit bull mix puppy who is available for adoption!

His mom was rescued from Fresno, gave birth in our foster home, and raised her pups in comfort and love.

Elmer is confident, silly and very playful. He's almost potty trained, is learning to walk on a leash, and likes to be close to his people.

If you're ready to adopt some fun, message me!

20/02/2025

Barney is a 12 week old pit bull mix puppy who is available for adoption!

His mom was rescued from Fresno, gave birth in our foster home, and raised her pups in comfort and love.

Barney is confident, silly and very playful. He's almost potty trained, is learning to walk on a leash, and likes to spend time in his crate with a bully stick.

If you're ready to adopt some fun, message me!

19/02/2025

Ready for homes if their own. Available for adoption!!

19/02/2025

2 pups, 12 weeks old are ready to be adopted into their forever homes.

Are you ready for an adventure?

17/02/2025

The longer I have these puppies, the more in love I am.
How is that possible? The animal welfare professional in me, the business person in me says that puppies over 9 weeks old aren't at their cutest, marketing them is harder, competition becomes about 'young dogs' vs. 'puppies'.

But the romantic in me says that the longer I have these pups, the more I know them. And the more I know them, the more I love them.

Barney, the black pup with white dappled chest is smart as a whip. From the start, he followed me everywhere, trying to figure out how to get my attention - good attention, not bitey attention. I have no idea why he was not the first pup chosen for adoption... Today, he located the stash of bully sticks with his nose, and asked for them, by sitting at attention - looking at me, looking at the bully sticks, until finally, I put him in his crate with his bully stick. 2 hours later, he was still happily chewing.

Elmer is a bit needier. But that's relative. When you have a stellar brother to live up to, it's rough. And as a 2nd sister... (cue the therapy session), that's why I love him. He might be trying to live up to his brother's greatness now, but as soon as he has a home of his own, he will shine! (Take it from me, lingering in her older sister's spotlight until I broke out on my own! Look as us sparkle!)

If you're looking to adopt a puppy, either of these 2 will make your family complete. They have so much love to give.

Message me if you're interested.
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