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19/02/2017

IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!!
I'm 2 years old today! Kathie says I am in my terrible twos...I don't know about that! I am just coming into my own now and I have a strong need to be in charge-- to herd and to be heard! ;-) It has been an exciting year. I finally got a pair of prosthetic feet that work and I have gone SO many amazing places! I have run and hiked and played. I love the freedom that they give me and all the adventures I get to have. There have been lots of new rescue dogs that have come and gone. I've been very busy these past 3 months raising puppies! Boy that is a lot of work! But, I think I did a good job showing them the ropes. All of them were adopted to great homes, except one...Little Pepe, who Kathie calls my "mini me". I don't know that we look THAT much alike. I have to admit that I get a little jealous when Kathie brings in new dogs, especially young pups that take her attention away from me. But, Kathie always makes sure that we get some special one-on-one time every day--like going with her to the University to play pinecone and visit with students or running errands with her or going to Sugarhouse park for a walk along the creek, etc. All in all, it has been a good year and I'm looking forward to another one filled with fun and adventure!

24/09/2016

Forrest is ready to strut: Are you??
We are just about 1 month away from Strut your Mutt. Have you registered for the Herding Haven team yet? Follow the link below to register. Be sure to identify Herding Haven as you team (so your donations can help Herding Haven continue it's mission of rescuing and rehabilitating special needs dogs!).
http://support.bestfriends.org/site/TR?team_id=6192&fr_id=1230&pg=team

Fundraising dog walk and festival

30/03/2016

This girl is rescue only at the HSU. Herding Haven would love to pull her but we need a foster. She is afraid of loud noises and is somewhat of an escape artists; so someone with lots of patience and fully-fenced and secure backyard is a must! Please respond to this post or contact [email protected] if you can foster this beautiful girl!

Tess has been rescued!!! Thanks to Arizona Border Collie Rescue! :)

05/02/2016

Today was a very exciting day for me! Today I got casted for my bionic feet. I was a little nervous before the procedure (as you can tell by the look on my face), but before I knew it I was sound asleep and dreaming of all the squirrels I will chase and adventures I will have with my new feet! I want to thank Dr Doub and all of the wonderful Techs at Union Park Vet Hospital for taking such good care of me. I also want to thank everyone who donated to my foot fund! None of this would have been possible without you! I love you all and can't wait to show off my new feet! Stay tuned!

19/01/2016

Hi Everyone! I went with Kathie to visit my BFF Dory at the hospital today. They wouldn't let me go in and see her :-( But, they let Kathie in and she told me what is going on, so I thought I would share it with you. Dory is hanging in there. Her temperature is back up to 104.5 (after dropping to 102) overnight. Kathie said this is concerning because indicates that the infection is not responding well to the IV antibiotics they are giving her. They are still waiting for the results of her bacterial sample to come back in order to determine the specific bacteria she is infected with. Kathie told me that UVC is taking great care of my friend Dory and all the staff love her and are giving her lots of attention. Please keep sending thoughts and prayers. Kathie says that tonight will really be a crucial turning point. If the fever does not subside then she says that Dory will have to have more surgery. :-(

18/01/2016

Please send love and healing thoughts to my best buddy Dory. She had heart surgery 12 days ago and was doing really well in her recovery...until today. She has developed an infection and an abscess under her armpit along the suture line. She has a very high temperature and is very sick. Right now she is in the hospital on IV antibiotics. I am really worried about my friend. I hope she comes home to play with me soon.

12/01/2016

Hi Everyone! I wanted to give you all an "pupdate" on my foot fundraiser. Well...we are almost to our goal and Herding Haven is in the process of getting my prosthetic feet ordered. First I will have casts made at the vet and then those casts will be sent to the company who will then design my prosthetics. Hopefully I will be sporting my new feet in about 6 weeks or so! Thank you all so much for all the donations! I will be sure to post pupdates along the way! Love, Forrest.

01/12/2015

Please donate to Forrest's Foot Fundraiser and help make his Christmas wish come true!!! Click on the picture below to read more about Forrest's Foot Fundraiser.

Hi! My name is Forrest and I was born without back feet. I was surrendered to Herding Haven rescue by a caring individual who wanted to make sure that I got the best possible medical care and the best chance of finding a forever home. Although I am able to get around pretty well with my two front...

08/11/2015

Hello Friends! Today was a big day for me! I got to try out my sea legs at Barleys Recreation Center. I was a little nervous at first; but, once I got in the water and realized that I was safe, I kinda had fun. I got to chase balls and enjoy lots of belly rubs. My favorite part was afterwards when I got to roll around on the ground and chew on the towel that Kathie was trying to dry me off with. I also got lots of treats when we were finished (we had to limit the treats during the swim...you know... the 30 minute rule!) Kathie says that swimming is very good for me; it helps strengthen my legs, stretch out my back muscles and give my little stumps a much needed break. I don't know about all that...but I sure enjoyed all the attention!

11/10/2015

Happy Sunday Everyone! It has been a little while since I have posted a pupdate! Yesterday was a big day for me! My first day of school! I love my teacher, Kali Grimm and my class at Rescue Me Dog Training. I had so much fun showing my stuff (and getting lots of yummy treats). I already know "sit", "down", "come" and "go to your mat". Kali said I was her star student and with a face like this how can I not be the teacher's pet? Hope you all have a great day!

25/09/2015

Hi Everyone!
It has been way too long since I've posted a pupdate. I am going to blame it on Kathie. The semester started in late August up at the UofU and she takes her computer every day with her, so I have no opportunity to write! Luckily she also takes me with her several days per week. I love going to the University with Kathie! I get to run all around the grassy areas and meet lots of fun and interesting people. My favorites are the people that work in Kathie's building many of whom have treats waiting for me when I wander down to their offices to say "hi".

The other big news is that I have a pair of custom shoes so I can now go even more places! My favorite Uncles--Kelly and Randy-- made these shoes especially for me. It took several fittings, but we finally got it right and now nothing can stop me! Kathie tried to take some pictures of me in my shoes; but, it is hard b/c once she puts them on me, I just want to go, go, go!

Speaking of which, Kathie is heading out to do some yard work and I really need to help her. She says I am a "big help" when I dig holes in the yard and steal the pine cones out of the piles she has raked up. :-) What can I say??? I'm always willing to help!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

05/08/2015

Good morning friends! I know it has been quite awhile since I last gave you a pupdate. I have been having a wonderful summer filled with all sorts of puppy shenanigans. With an endless supply of puppy buddies to play with (Kathie has been fostering a couple of the feral puppies found in Magna that were taken in by CAWS), I have been busy, busy, busy! Unfortunately, my increasingly active life has made it even more important that I find some appropriate protective booties for my stumps while I am growing. Luckily some nice guys saw the post on facebook about needing some shoes and are working on making me some! I have already had my first "fitting". They were really nice and kept telling me how adorable I am! The shoes will help me get used to having things on my stumps. Speaking of which, there was this great Nature program that aired last year highlighting a border collie who got prosthetic feet, called my bionic pet. Kathie and I watched it last night and she kept telling me that I will get my bionic feet once I am full grown. I can't wait!!

Amazing animal prosthetics and equally amazing animals.