Cavaliers of the Bluffs

What A Difference A Week Makes ~

It was just a week ago today that Odie was at the Harbor Animal Control and Care Center in San Pedro. His new owners picked him up first thing in the morning and were able to beat the deluge of rain that followed.

They took Odie in for his vet check, got him microchipped, a collar with an ID tag. He also got a bath and I am sure lots of other wonderful things.

This weekend they got the results from his blood work and other tests, so he was able to meet his extended family Amber and Nina.  Don't they make a wonderful family?

Everyone is learning about Odie, he is a very smart dog and and loves to play fetch. 

They picked last Tuesday as his Birthday and I  think that is very fitting.  It was the first day of the rest of his life.

Thank you so much for taking Odie into your home and hearts. 

Blanket Drive For The Orange County Animal Shelter Continues!

Doesn't every dog deserve to be as comfortable as Amber & Nina?

With the buckets of rain coming down, the Orange County Animal Shelter needs blankets, towels and comforters more than ever.

With the rain comes a deluge of stray animals, animals that have escaped their yard due to fences falling and loud noises as well as a slowdown in adoptions.  So need the for blankets goes way up.

You can help by bringing blankets, towels and comforters to the following shows if you are attending them:

January 21-23 blankets can be dropped off at the Moe Toys  and Davis Animal Products booths at the Winterfest Dog Shows (all 3 shows are at the same location) in Ventura.

January 29-30 blankets can be dropped off at the Moe Toys and Davis Animal Products booths at The Orange Empire Dog Club Shows(all days at same location) in San Bernadino.

More locations will be announced in February.  If you are in Orange County arrangements can be made to pick up these items.

If you would like to make a donation by Paypal, so that blankets can be purchased that can be done also.

Special thanks to the Orange Crush Flyball Team for kicking off our Blanket Drive last weekend.  Over 12 blankets were collected.  So thanks to you there are some dogs that are a little bit warmer riding the storm out.
 

We Are Crying . . .

Today I just found out about the death of our precious girl Ruby (Rockinoak Crown Jewel of the Bluffs) from her co- owner Ania Becker.

Lovely Ruby died from an inner ear infection.  I do not understand how that could happen, so if any of you do, please contact me to explain.

To make it even more tragic is that she left behind a litter of 3 puppies.  Ruby was not to bred without my written permission so this is also quite a suprise.

Sleep soundly sweet Ruby, we miss you and I wish that there was something I could have done to prevent this.  My heart is broken.

 

 

7 Days Of Rain~

 

No, they have not been bad dogs and sent to jail.  They are happy dogs that decided to snuggle together in their soft sided crate to keep warm in the crazy weather that we have been having.  Pickles is in the front, then Olivia, and Winston is sitting in the rear.  Don't they look cozy?

Since we hardly ever have rain like this in California, here are some tips to help you and your Spaniels get through it.

1. Up to date ID Tag.  I know that I am nagging.  However many dogs seem to slip out during the rainy weather.

2.  Stock up on chewies.  While we love raw, meaty bones they are a little messy when the dogs are housebound.  Here are some of the favorites around here:  bully sticks, flossies, Himalayan chews and antlers.  The dogs in this house really like the antlers with velvet on them.

3.  Have extra food on hand.  You never know what you may be up against.  Same things for medications.

4.   For the soggy dog smell I just got a new candle last week from The Queen Bee's Hive and I love it!  It has everything that I think makes a candle great made of soy and paraffin wax, cotton wick, and 100% essential oils.  All of this makes for a long lasting, clean burning candle that has a great scent all the way through.

5.  Make sure that they are going outside to go potty.  Some of the girls are a little stubborn on this and if they hold it too long they could end up with a bladder infection.  Olivia and Winston are very good about using their pads. Pickles refuses, so for her it is long walks during the breaks in rain.

The pads that I use and love are PishPads they are washable and can be cut to size.  I also love the Deluxe Underpad by Salk.  I have been using and washing the same pads going on 4 years now.

6.  Exercise.  Get creative.  Most people are amazed at how active our little dogs can be.  And if they are not tired out from their normal routine, they can turn to behaviors that aren't so good.  Pickles and Olivia have already discovered the tissue boxes and toilet paper.  So in order to stay a step or two ahead, having them run up and down stairs is good.

Also if you have a treadmill for you, it can be used by your dogs too.  The best way to learn to do this is with Sarah Johnson's DVD Pilates For Pooches.  This is a great DVD to have on hand and use to exercise your dogs all year round.  I have a few on hand, so I can send them to you.

7.  And here is a shameless plug, get on the computer and look over the current Avon brochure at www.youravon.com/lizdickens.  If you need a free shipping code let me know.  This is one of the ways that I get the extra money to help with the rescue Cavaliers, so any purchase is appreciated.  And Avon is not tested on animals.

News Flash Quennie Is Adopted - He Will Now Be A Part Of Amber & Nina's Family!

He was just picked up Tuesday morning and is on his way to the Veterinarian.  The initial report is "grungy, but fine".  Will keep you all posted.  Hopefully we will have pictures very soon. 

Here is the first picture of Quennie who is now Odie.  Didn't I tell you he was very handsome?

Quennie Needs Your Help . . .

this 4 year old handsome boy is sitting at Harbor Animal Care and Control Center in San Pedro.  He has been there since January 11th, this is a kill shelter so it is imprtant to get him out. The rain it is making it hard to go and get him, so I need to find someone in that area who can either adopt, foster or transport him to a veterinarian for boarding.  Once there is a break in the rain I can come and get him.

If you would like to know more about Quennie, you can call the Care Center at 1-888-452-7381 refer to his ID Number ID#A1086030.  I can be reached at 714-689-3344 or dogslovemoe@aol.com.

We're Kicking Off The Blanket Drive For The Orange County Animal Shelter This Weekend!

Since Winston was adopted from the Orange County Animal Shelter, it seems appropriate that he is the poster boy for this Blanket Drive.  When he was at the shelter he did not have it this good.  So he would like to help his friends that are still there.

Orange County Animal Shelter is in need of blankets, comforters and towels.  All of which will be used to make the lives of the animals a little bit better while they are staying there.

With the colder weather starting to set in, it's time to get this Blanket Drive started.

This weekend, you can drop off your donations at the Moe Toys booth at the Orange Crush Flyball Tournament in Irvine.  Thank you Orange Crush for helping us get this started.

January 21-23 blankets can be dropped off at the Moe Toys  and Davis Animal Products booths at the Winterfest Dog Shows (all 3 shows are at the same location) in Ventura.

January 29-30 blankets can be dropped off at the Moe Toys and Davis Animal Products booths at The Orange Empire Dog Club Shows (all days at same location) in San Bernadino.

Additional locations for February will be listed later. 

More drop off locations are needed so if you would like to volunteer a place, please email me at dogslovemoe@aol.com.

We will also be happy to arrange for pickup of donated items.

Let's make this winter a warm one for the animals!

Meet Audry~ UPDATE - She's been adopted!

 
 

This cute little Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Mix is at the Irvine Animal Care Center waiting for her new home.  She has been there since January 2nd and they think she is about 1 1/2 years old. 

To find out more about Audry call the Care Center at  (949) 724-7740 and refer to her Animal ID Number A063800.

If you are lucky enough to adopt or visit with Audry, let me know.  She looks like she is going to be a special one.

Just When You Think It Can't Get Any Worse . . .

in the continuing saga with the American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Rescue Trust, I decided to send them a letter stating my concerns.

When the topic of Cavaliers in the shelters came up this is a quote from Carol Williams a founding member and Trustee:

As to the Orange County Shelter...  You surely must be very familiar with the ACKCS Rescue Trust Guide for Rescuers.  Under the section entitled “:Financial and Legal Responsibilities”, it states..”Never purchase a Cavalier for the rescue program or assist others in purchasing a Cavalier to be placed in to the rescue program.  The Trust does not purchase dogs for any reason.”  You may want to talk to the shelter in Orange County about turning a Cavalier (or perhaps any purebred dog) over to a rescue organization.  The majority of shelters will not.  The reason?  Because  it is very easy for them to get homes for the pure breds and especially Cavaliers.  I have personally spoken to several shelters that have this philosophy.

This is from an organization that wants our donations, yet is unwilling to really help the most needy of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniels out there.

What I do know about this shelter from personally visiting it and bailing several Cavaliers out and talking to the staff is that they are overcrowded and very grateful for all the help that they receive.

Since I hate partial quotes, and did not want to bore readers with the full letter, feel free to email me dogslovemoe@aol.com if you would like a copy in it's entirety.

Olivia At SurfinPaws Competition In Huntington Beach.

  
 

Our fun lovin, happy go lucky girly girl Olivia hasn't been on the blog much lately.  With the weather at 80 degrees today, I tried to get some pictures of the girls and Winston.  However everywhere we went it was overcast.

So I went through the album and found this picture of Olivia from last summer at the Surfin Paws event put on by our good friend Rene Bruce.  Rene put on this dog surfin contest to raise funds for the Orange County SPCA.

What  a blast it was to watch the dogs surf!   Rene and his ever growing pack of Chihuahuas  teaches dog surfing lessons. So it this is something that you might want to do contact him and he will get you started.

It was at this event that we had the good fortune to meet Dr Earl and his wonderful staff at Lido Animal Hospital.