Bacardi, one of Katie’s Pups-Adopted
Our last rescue of the year was a group of Border Collies who had been dumped at a shelter in Georgia, several adults and a litter. Katie, a three-year-old, arrived ill so we did not have her spayed right away. By the time she was well again, it was apparent that she was pregnant. In stepped the wonderful Lynne, who offered to foster, whelp and care for Katie and, eventually, her puppies. At the end of January, the puppies were born, 9 lovely black and white wigglers. Sadly, one failed to thrive due to a cleft palate ~ heartbreaking. The remaining 8 grew into beautiful examples of all the Border Collie breed should be! They are truly lovely, 5 boys, 3 girls, all full of vim and vinegar!!! They will be ready to go to their forever homes Easter weekend. Today we will begin to take applications, and then after they are screened, Lynne will set up appointments. We will not be taking applications for specific puppies as we believe that, although you may fall in love with a photo and a description, the only sure-fire way of adopting the right puppy is to show up with an open heart, sit down on the floor with all of them and see who adopts you!
Given that Lynne is the owner of the Corner Bar and Grill in Largo, we thought it amusing to name the puppies after drinks. I asked Lynne to share with you just a bit about each of the puppies.
Bacardi is the shyest of the bunch, he hears a loud noise and runs for the front door!
He also is the sweetest pup. He likes cool dirt and digging holes, marrow bones, and kisses.
Adoption Update: Bacardi, now Dunkin, went home today with Ron and Paula. Duffy, their Westie, seems happy to have a buddy. Molly, their8-year-old Border Collie, is fighting cancer, and we hope that Bacardi can provide her yet another reason to fight on. Lake Mary, welcome your newest Dog Liberator puppy!!!
Our Post about Heart Murmurs and Hernias in puppies.
Holly’s post on Training Puppies
Announcing Katie’s Puppies in April.
About Katie, her whelping the puppies and her adoption.
The Diary of Katie’s Puppies is a day by day look of the pups as they grew and grew.
Katie’s rescue on New Year’s Eve 2010.