Welcome to Russell Rescue – Joanie!

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Please extend a warm welcome to the Russell Rescue family…This cutie patootie is Joanie!  Little Joanie is about 1 ½ years old.  She was found as a stray in West Texas recently.  Joanie seems healthy and happy.  She loves other doggies.  And all she wants to do is play, play, play!  She will get a full check up at the vet this week.  

Joanie is being fostered in the San Antonio, Texas area.  Her full biography and adoption requirements will be posted soon.  We hope she will be ready to find a forever home very soon.  Anyone with interest in adopting Joanie can apply to adopt at https://www.russellrescue.com/adopt/adoption-application/ and the Rescue Coordinator for Joanie will contact you once the application is received.  We don’t ship/transport our dogs, so the approved adopter must travel to San Antonio, Texas to get Joanie and we prefer to place her in Texas or surrounding states so she is close to our volunteer network.

Barkley – Happy Tails!

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Barkley came to Russell Rescue in September of 2021. This guy had been living outside, and didn’t know what it was like to be spoiled or loved. He didn’t know about couches, laps, and snuggles in soft blankets. Barkley found an amazing home last Fall. As you can see from the video and pics, he’s definitely figured out what couches and snuggles are all about! Barkley’s mom is amazing and she is teaching him all kinds of neat things. He recently won the small dog division recall race! And he’s starting level 2 obedience classes soon. Barkley is so smart and loves all the new attention from Mom. He had his photo made with the Easter Bunny last week and wanted to share with us.

Also, did you know Jack Russells can sing? Well, Barkley can! Check out the video! From streets and shelters, to couches and laps!! This is what rescue is all about! Happy Tails Barkley!

Colonel Nugget Harrell – RRI Supporter

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Colonel Nugget HarrellI’m Colonel Nugget Harrell.  I was born June 2nd, 2016. I was born deaf, but that is not my claim to fame!  I am extremely smart. I know hand signals, give great kisses, love everyone and everyone loves me!  My mom says I am also pretty darn cute! I am a big supporter of Russell Rescue, Inc. I love to earn chore money for this great cause.  I save my allowance and my birthday money and donate some to Russell Rescue, Inc. Mom says I am the best and most generous Jack Russell in the world!

I am hoping all the Jacks in foster homes will find their perfect homes, soon!  I have the best Mom and Dad in the world, and I am wishing that for you, too!

Colonel Nugget Harrell

 

Addie: Happy Tails

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We just love Happy Tails stories around here!  This one comes from Kathy.  She is Addie’s mom.  Read their heartwarming story below.  Thank you Kathy, for sharing the photos and story with us!  And thank you for giving Addie a wonderful, forever family!  Happy Tails Addie!  We are so happy for you!

“Addie is an amazing little dog!  She was found as a stray in Oklahoma and placed in foster care with Russell Rescue.  After saying goodbye to my 12 year old Corgi, I swore I’d never go through that heartbreak again, but after a few months I couldn’t take the quietness in our home anymore.  I started by looking at local breeders, but by chance I found Russell Rescue online and realized how many misplaced dogs are looking for safe and loving homes.  I saw Addie’s picture and thought maybe she was the one. Her caption read “Can you say perfect dog” and that was spot on!
Russell Rescue took great care to visit our home to see the environment Addie would be living in, and her well-being was their top priority.  Understandably, Addie was a bit hesitant and conservative at first.  She has been with us for 3 months now and what an awesome life we have together!  As she got more comfortable with us, she shared some little tricks that she knows: dancing, sitting up with her paws out, she will even jump thru a hula hoop!  I’m greeted each and every morning with her spunky personality and unconditional love.  She loves riding in the car and of course, our evening walks.  There are 3 little girls that play on their bicycles every evening and Addie ALWAYS has to stop and say hello, get their cookies and dirt kisses, and then we enjoy the rest of our walk.  We end each day snuggled together in the recliner, so thankful for our new life together!”
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Miss Pinkie: Happy Tails

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This little Jack is Miss Pinkie. She was adopted last year by Sandra and Rick. This summer she got to float the river! She has a forever family who loves her from now on, and even takes her on incredible vacations with them! Happy Tails Miss Pinkie!

Spotlight Pearl – Updates

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pearlJuly 3, 2019

Pearl’s surgery is scheduled for July 15th!

She will be spayed, have several skin tags removed, and get her teeth cleaned.  She will also get a few rotten teeth extracted. We appreciate your donations so very much.

Because of you, Pearl will get the care she needs.  Follow along here for updates.

Pearl says thank you!

July 2, 2019

We reached our fundraising goal for Pearl! Thank you so very much to those of you who donated! We couldn’t do it without your support. And thank you for all the well wishes and prayers for little Pearl. She is well on her way to recovery.
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Her foster mom, Robyn, will be scheduling her surgery soon, and we will update you and let you know how Pearl is doing. Thank you again, so very much! We appreciate you, and Pearl says thank you!

July 1, 2019

You will remember this little gal from her posts earlier this Summer (see below).  Pearl was pulled from a shelter in San Antonio in May. The volunteers described her as a dog who could be the poster child for abuse and neglect.  Her foster mom, Robyn, said that in the 20 years she has worked with Russell Rescue, Pearl is one of the 2 most damaged dogs we have ever taken in. Pearl was riddled with infections on every part of her body.  She was raw, sore, weak, sick and demoralized. She has now recovered enough that we can have her spayed, remove all the skin tags, and get a dental. Her little eyes are damaged from having “dry eye”. She will always need drops, but her eyes don’t need to be removed, as we had first thought.  Pearl is the sweetest and friendliest girl. Her little tail wags all the time. We are hopeful that she will make a full recovery! But we need your help to make that possible!

The vet estimates that the bill for Pearl’s spay surgery, skin tag removal and dental will be around $500.  Pearl is a sweet little gal who deserves a chance at a healthy life. She is only about 4 years old, so she has a long life ahead of her.

Check out the photos and videos of Pearl.  As you can see, she has made great progress since May.  Her foster mom has given her lots of good food, good medicine and a lot of TLC.  But little Pearl has a long way to go before we can begin the process of finding her a forever family.  Pearl must get the surgery she needs before she can be adopted.

Can you please help our girl get this life changing surgery by donating?  No amount is too small…it all adds up! You can donate at www.russellrescue.com with PayPal and all major credit cards.  Please notate that your donation is for Pearl in the name field.

Russell Rescue, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation.  Donations made to Russell Rescue, Inc. are tax-deductible to the contributor.  Follow along here for updates. Thank you from Pearl!

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May 31, 2019

We got an update on Pearl this week from her foster mom, Robyn!  Read below to see how she is doing! We will update again soon!

“First:  I got to have a bath.  Aunt Foster used that smelly shampoo, but it feels real good to be brushed-scrubbed all over real gently in warm, soapy water.  Then we went to the vet, (I didn’t like that! Blood tests, ow, ow, ow!!!) But THEN! Because I was so good, we went to WalMart and I got to ride in the basket and we got a treat and got some pets and rubs from real nice people.  We had a treat at the bakery section, YUM!! Whew, I am worn out! My main man, Dr. C. says I am doing well, but still have a long way to go.”

PearlMay 20. 2019

We got a couple new pics today from Pearl’s foster mom, Robyn.  She says Pearl is doing very well. She has settled in and made herself right at home.  Pearl’s skin is looking much better after 3 sulfur shampoos and one sulfur dip. Pearl has discovered that she can jump up on the bed and really enjoys rolling around in the soft blankets.

Here she is this morning after breakfast. All that eating and playing made her tired! Overall, she is doing much better. Pearl goes back to see Dr. C in another week for a follow up and to determine what needs to be done about her eye issues.  She also will need to be spayed and have a few moles removed. But, she is well on her way to recovery!

We will continue to keep you posted on Pearl’s progress.

Spotlight Pearl

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Update May 20

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Update May 12

PearlWe got an update on Pearl today from her foster mom, Robyn.  Pearl had a vet visit on Friday. Even after only 3 days in her foster home, you can tell she is feeling better.  Check out her video link below. We will update again soon!

“Pearl went to the vet Friday.  Dr. C thinks that all of her problems are due to massive infections.  The good things are: She is only about 4 years old. She is heartworm negative.  She has pretty good teeth. And, her blood work was good. At the vet, she got 2 different eye drops.  She also got ear wash and ear drops. She is now eating a special food – Science Diet for Sensitive Skin and Stomach.  She has a lime-sulfur dip and has to be dipped everyday. She also has a special shampoo. She is taking prednisone and ketoconazole pills.  Pearl still has several things that need to be addressed. She needs to be spayed and have a few moles removed. She also needs to have her eye issues addressed.  She goes back to Dr. C in 2 weeks. For now she is going to be medicated, eat and sleep!”

Video: https://youtu.be/FhN-AGgbWgg

Pearl’s Story

PearlThis is the newest member of the Russell Rescue family.  Say hello to Pearl. She was on death row in San Antonio, Texas just a day or two ago.  The volunteers described her as a dog who could be the poster child for abuse and neglect.  Her skin is red and flaking. She has infected ears, skin, and teeth. She is missing much of her fur and possibly has ulcers on her eyes.  Even with all that, the volunteers described her as still being sweet and very trusting. Pearl was picked up yesterday from the shelter by Russell Rescue volunteer, Debi, and spent the night there.  She arrived at her foster home this morning. Robyn, her foster mom, will make sure she gets the vetting and care she needs to begin her journey to recovery. Pearl has a long road ahead of her. We will update you on her journey, and we will work to give her the happy and healthy life that she deserves!  In the meantime, she will be spoiled gently until she is as beautiful outside as she is inside! Make sure to watch the videos of Pearl! You can see how sweet she is. Her little tail just keeps wagging!

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