The sickest and saddest incident happened a week ago.  Chuck was on his way to Sioux City with a dog to be spayed, and a women in a blue (older type) van, stops on the highway and dumps out 2 dogs.  ON THE HIGHWAY—WITH CARS COMING FROM 2 DIRECTIONS!  One care took the ditch to avoid hitting the dogs, and Chuck swerved to miss them and the car.  A 2 car accident almost happened.  He called and told us about the dogs and asked us to go try and save them from being run over.   45 minutes later they were loaded up and ready to bring home to 12 Hills Dog Rescue.

It was very obvious the female had been taken from her puppies and was full of milk and miserable.  (Were her puppies dead–or just weaned very early?)  We don’t know and she can’t tell us. But we do know she is one of the sweetest little gals, who just wants loved.  We aren’t sure of her breed–she is on the small to medium side and is brindle in color.  Yes, she may have just a little pittie in her–but not much.

The male with her is a dark red brown Springer Spaniel.  He is a beauty–or should I say a very handsome Dude???? He appears to be under a year and both seem to have been family pets. They are friendly, non–aggressive to and love people. We will have their pictures very soon.  We haven’t given them names yet.  Any Ideas!!!!

Clarence–what a name and what a breed!!  We didn’t know what breed he was, so we guessed.  We were wrong—our local Vet helped out by telling us that Clarence was a  Giant Pyranese mix.  What a shocker to us.  He is big, playful and handsome.  Since he is so big, he will need a family that likes big dogs and can handle them. Don’t think little children should not be in the mix.  Call us about Clarence and better yet, come and meet him. His owners came for a visit and told us his name is Loki.

Clarence ----A Big Boy!

There she was, waiting to be picked up.  She had been staying at a neighbor’s farm for 2 weeks. Pretty dog–a large dog—-where did she come from??

Now she is here at 12 Hills Dog Rescue, waiting for her new family.  She is one pretty gal, with a reddish black coat and strange golden/green eyes.  To top it off, she has the most sparkling white teeth we have ever seen. We named her Jade, because of those eyes.  She loves to be petted and hugged, and sits quietly beside us with her head on our knee.

Here is Jade!

Was she dumped, or did she wander off from her family?  So far, no one has called to claim her.

So, we have decided to put Jade on the adoption list at Petfinder.com and hope that a great family comes forward to adopt her. Well, one has come forward and they want to be her forever family. We are so happy for Jade and her new family!!!!

Last week was one of those —I can’t believe it weeks.  12 Hills was called to get 4 little puppies from underneath an abandoned mobile home.  The mother had been taken into the pound and the puppies were left behind.  The first 2 were easy to catch–and so they were brought here, given the royal treatment and placed in a warm place to recover.  The last 2 were stinkers to catch–neighbors tried, Brenda (assistant at 12 Hills) tried, but to no avail.  Everyone hoped that the food and treats would help them to trust people a little more.  Nothing happened–then finally on Thursday –there they sat–perfectly still waiting to be rescued. They were scooped t up and brought them out to be with their brothers.

The next day it turned very cold, and they probably wouldn’t have survived.  Thanks to caring people and answered prayers—-they are safe and sound with the rest of the gang.

Here is a picture of them receiving their first bath.

I Came In For This??

Once in a while we capture something in the eyes of a dog when we take their picture.  That is so true with our gal Jerrie. We haven’t had her that long, but her face says so much. She expresses love and patience with those eyes. This week she shared her love with the new puppies. They came into 12 Hills scared and cold and she laid down with them and mothered them.  She sleeps on a pillow beside their pen and when they are out–they are with Jerrie.

The last 2 of Jerrie’s puppies are Bootsie and Maggie May—Jerrie was spayed this week and now she is ready for her new forever home.  She is really one in a million and we know that there is a special

Her Face Says It All

family out there for her.

What about Buddy?—What a guy! He can talk to you —if he likes you.  He isn’t any trouble at all. Buddy has been neutered, had all his immunizations and is still waiting for the right family to come along.  Buddy isn’t a trouble maker, he is a special pal for the right person.  Buddy likes to hang out with you and just be there by your side.  He is about a year old and we are guessing a shepherd mix. He weighs around 50# and is beautiful golden in color. I hope that someone looks at Buddy soon and sees what we see.—An awesome family dog!

Not sure of the breed–but 10 little puppies are waiting for their new forever homes.  They are adorable and each one looks a little different.  Their Mom is Freckles and we think she may have some Saint Bernard in her background. She has the coloring of a Spaniel, but who knows for sure.  We are estimating the puppies will be medium-sized,  around 45 to 50 lbs.

They are 6 weeks old now and have had their first vaccination and worming.   Their names are Cracker, Buttons, Kibbles,, Moose, Milo, Bingo, Snickers, Oreo and Skittles.  I know–that is only 9, but a little one has an adoption pending and they will be naming her.–