Saving Carmella - the thread continues to weave

11/09/2024

I guarded my foster pup all night after hearing this, luckily she survived😅

09/09/2024

Green Eyed "Baby" girl. 8 Weeks old and already Rock 'in San Marcos, TX. Though she doe not know it, she is special - because of her rare green eyes? or maybe how she quickly learns taught commands or using her own internal instincts of self-defense to avoid the incoming target-zooming foster dog mom, could be the fact that she goes into kennel on her own or when telling her to "kennel-up" (with good girl treat reward) and sleeping all through the night with no p**p accidents.

Nope - you know why she is special? She is smart & resilient! Being found at 2 weeks old, barely walking yet - she came to us with a different, older litter of 5 puppies who accepted her into their pack but were older, bigger, had no manners and were wild. But....she outsmarted each one. Once weened off off bottle, she would fight her way to the food by slipping her little body under them to reach the trough of food. She would climb to the top of kennel, using their bodies so she could be on top to see and be the first one out for play or feeding time.

Once the 5 older pups went off to rescue, she learned to be the only child where she bonded with her foster dog mom. Learning to play correctly, catching on to all the clues a mother would teach her young. We started teaching her commands such as sit, wait, leave it and give paw at 7 weeks old. She has mastered sit and give paw. As her attention span is short now, as she gets older, she'll pick up more commands easily.

Fully vetted and spayed. Baby (sir name "Peppermint Latte") is ready to be adopted from the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter in Texas. Breed? Size? We do not know but a good guess because of green eyes would be partly Border Collie, Australian Sheperd, Lab, even Chihuahua. Probably a mixture of several dogs. She weighs about 6 - 7 lbs now, may be 50-60ish pounds grown.

Potential Adopter will be required to fill out an application with the Shelter to be approved. Reminder: Baby is only 8 weeks old, is in the teething stage and not totally potty trained to go outside. She will require adopter to continue to take her out every few hours for potty breaks, play, love and cuddles. She does sleep in her kennel and will hang out there, mostly silent while awake if she has a safe chew toy or Yak treat.

To meet Baby, please contact me to arrange a meet and greet at my house in San Marcos.

31/10/2023

Do G ood
4 Dogs and Dog rescues

Recently started making dog collars for rescues to use and/or sell for fundraising efforts. No cost to rescues, they keep 100%.
I have given away over 40 handmade collars in the last month alone.

The collars come in 2 types; Martingale and Buckle. Sewn on an industrial type machine using 100% Polyester webbing and quality hardware - all come together with nylon thread.
Made entirely in the USA.

In order to continue giving to rescues, I need to order more supplies - here is my pitch: DO GOOD! Buy my stylish collars for your best paw-friend, knowing all profits go back to a rescue in need.

Watch here for posts on what sizes & styles I have available to sell. I can ship if not within my area of San Marcos, TX but will have to add the true cost of shipping. Otherwise, you can pick up at my Casa or I can meet/drop off within San Marcos.

CLICK on each picture for style name & size for that style. When ordering, state the style & size. Some styles only come in certain sizes.

Each collar is marked with price - ranging from $13 -$17 each, depending on type and size.

Small, will fit a dog with neck size of 10"-14". Medium is 13" - 18" neck, Large is 15"- 20" neck. I can also make XL & Xsmall, just ask.
Please measure your pups neck before ordering. I cannot accept returns for wrong size unless I messed up mislabeling.

31/10/2023

The "6-pack" pups. Phew, what a group of sick pups these were when the came to us. Hookworm is the worst. Once healthy - we played, played and trained these smarties. All learned sit at same time and "kennel up". Our most challenging paws to date, but all worth the effort.

31/10/2023

Finally posting a few more foster pups over the summer. One of my favorite was "Luna" my tri-pawed pittie. She was my first experience fostering a Pit Bull. She was intimidating to me at first, especially since she came to us right after her front foot amputation. She changed me for the better in so many ways. Absolutely a ton of love. Gone to foster up north where she will experience playing in the snow and will always be treated with respect and tenderness.

31/10/2023

Foster's Scout and Steve-O hung out with us for a few weeks and now off to better places. Scout, the absolute perfect medium sized love in white fur did find the perfect family. Steve-O, after being with his foster family for 2 days, is thinking he will be a "foster-fail".
Miss you both.

11/03/2023

Bruno the wonder boy has been with his new adoptive family of 5 for one week now. To Quote the dad: "Bruno is a phenomenal dog". Happpy Tails buddy - you were almost a foster failure but just too many more that need Saving Carmella - the thread continues to weave

06/03/2023

Saw my first one at my feeder a few hours ago. Of course, she left before getting her picture. Wanted to share this hummingbird food I fo...

27/02/2023

Feeling excited to support PALS (Prevent a Litter) and promote SMRAS (San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter) for this first annual fundraising event & really looking forward to seeing some paw-friends strut their mutts down the fashion runway!

The fee at the end is not a credit card fee. It is a donation to support Zeffy's mission to pay the credit card fees for non-profits. It is optional and adjustable, Use the drop down menu.tax deductible receipt will show ticket cost minus the cost of the dinner, per IRS guidelines.Attend PALS' first...

27/02/2023

Let's talk about Bruno's .........ADOPTION! Yes, he will be going to live his sweetest life with a dedicated family who have 3 children that Bruno adores! I love a happy ending to a very sad, preventable beginning.

18/02/2023

Kennel training for Bruno is going well. He will stay in there without any objections for an hour while we are home.

17/02/2023

Bruno and I went for a Birthday drive to get me coffee and him a, you know - pup-a-chino! He gave me birthday kisses, or was it for the whipped treat?

17/02/2023

AMPLIFY AUSTIN IS LESS THAN TWO WEEKS AWAY!

The time is drawing near and the PAWS family is so excited about this upcoming event! Through the community's compassion and support our mission to help/rescue animals in the Hays County area will continue to be successful!

Amplify Austin is a 24-hour, online giving day that starts on March 1st at 6 pm and closes on March 2nd at 6 pm. During this 24-hour spread, PAWS will pledge the money raised through this platform to support animals in need. Through vet care such as spaying and neutering, blood testing, vaccinations, and much-needed surgical procedures, our shelters can remain in tip-top shape!
If you are interested in making an impact on these animals' lives please feel free to visit our website and amplify page! Some BIG things are coming up! We would love for you to be a part of it!

https://www.amplifyatx.org/organizations/paws-shelter-of-central-texas
https://pawsshelter.org/amplifyatx/

16/02/2023

Can we talk about BRUNO? is an adoptable Dog - Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler searching for a forever family near San Marcos, TX. Use Petfinder to find adoptable pets in your area.

11/02/2023

Where's Bruno?

09/02/2023

Bruno is becoming more comfortable, thus confident with us and himself.

09/02/2023

Bruno: Currently, we are fostering Bruno from a kind person who was helping a neighbor rehome him. The owner was going to bring him to the shelter if no home found. Having some knowledge of his breed, this 8-month-old shy and gentle soul would have ended up hurting himself stuck in a kennel for most of the day. We took him in with very little background information except he did well with young children. "Texas Cattledogs" and/or "Red Heelers", need physical and mental stimulation, or they could be destructive. He would not let us near him for a few days. Every move we made, he watched from afar. Bruno seems to prefer men to woman, which is the opposite of what the norm is for most dogs with similar backgrounds (again, I do not know much of his past). Fast forward a week - after spending quality time with him - training, exercise, lots of walks and socializing around neighborhood, he is an absolute gem! He is perfect on the leash while walking with obstacles like a dozen deer running in front of you, children riding bikes, moving cars, dogs barking at him from their yards and even 2 small puffs of arrogant furballs running towards him in raging bark-mode. He has only barked ONE time in over a week of having him. He is gentle, non-aggressive but still shy. Quick to learn and wants to please, once he gains your trust. He still needs to know that you are in his vicinity to feel comfortable. Crate training for him is coming along slowly but surely.
We did find out that he had never been to see a Vet. At his Vet appointment, we had him thoroughly screened and checked; no parasites, worms or diseases. He had his first vaccine plus Rabies shot.
Now into our 3rd week, which is about the time frame in which any dog starts to feel comfortable in his new environment. We were ecstatic when he smiled for the first time. Socially, he just needs a few minutes to think about this new human or canine. Once he has been properly introduced, his shield goes down and he is ready for pets or play.
Yesterday (2/12/23) he was not a happy pup - got neutered by PALS of San Marcos. Boy was he glad to see us when we picked him up. Today, we'll take him for a pup-a-chino so he doesn't associate car rides with Vet appointments.
Because of his shyness, he does become fearful when cornered into certain situations, like at the Vet. We think that he may need an "Alpha Dog" to show him the ropes to gain self-confidence.

08/02/2023

BRUNO:
Walked around San Marcos, TX as a test on his social skills. He passed with flying tacos!