Young doggies looking for loving homes!

All of these dogs sound absolutely wonderful - no issues.

There is a little baby in the bunch too. All were saved from a kill-shelter; however, the rescue group is very, very full at this time and are looking for foster/forever homes for these 4 dogs. The rep from the German Short-haired Pointer (GSP) rescue group sent around a description of the dogs - for more information, please e-mail directly: lichen-t@shaw.ca

Molly
The Best. 4 yr. old? I haven't cat-tested her yet, but she gets along with all dogs and just wants people to love her. She treats her toys with gentle affection. I'll be send her plush bone with her - she's so proud of it. She's a gentle loving little girl. She doesn't jump. I'm so glad I took her. She's definitely not a hunter.

Pepsi
She wants your attention so badly. She's probably only 7 months and spent the last two of them in a kennel, so she's afraid of other dogs when she first meets them. When I took her to daycare yesterday she was nippy with the other dogs and couldn't stay. Today the trainer worked with her for 15 minutes in the group and by the end of that time she was comfortable with 30 of her kin and running around wagging her little stump of a tail. She needs to be introduced to other dogs carefully and she'll be fine. Usually the daycare only allows rescue groups to have 2 dogs there at a time, but the trainer said it was OK to leave her there today with Molly and Lizzie.
She's a jumper. She jumps on people, other dogs, and can bounce on all four feet to a height of 5' from a standstill. She's a true purebred little GSP in every way. She wants to be a lap puppy and probably won't make a huntress.

Lizzie
What to say? She's a comical, loving, bundle of energy. She's 3/4 GWP and 1/4 GSP - the shelter knows the breeder. She's probably only 7 months as well, but both she and Pepsi are listed as 8 months on their health certificates.
She's had a very hard 7 months. She was sold by the breeder and then turned in by her parents - don't know why. She was skinny and sick a month ago, but is very healthy now. She'd also like to be a lap dog. She's a huge pup - tall and lanky.

Quincy
He's the cutest pup - truly a baby. I'm so sorry he won't be able to go to daycare and run around, but he'll be wearing a cone until he leaves. He loves to be loved. He hasn't had the hard life that the girls have. He's a bundle of energy but calms down nicely when you hold him. He might make a hunter but he'll also be a nice pet.

Gift ideas - Part 1!

As a doggie shop, we sift through tons of catalogues to find the coolest gear from around the world - and then get to see lots of doggies interact with our selection in the shop. Here are some customer & staff faves - perhaps something a lucky pooch in your life might want?

* a super-cool nametag: Handcrafted in the US with .925 sterling silver, this guitar pick-inspired, crest initial tag is a regal way to display your pet's identity. These are custom-made to order, so order by the end of the month to ensure it arrives in plenty of time to make it under the x-mas tree!

* the perfect outdoor gear for the active k9: My golden retriever, Lucie, has had her Cloudchaser jacket for about 3 years - and it's still my fave jacket that we carry. It's rain- and wind-proof, and provides good tummy coverage. As much as she loves romping in the snow, she ends up getting uncomfortable ice balls on her belly fur when we hike in the winter - and this jacket prevents this while providing comfortable weather protection.

* biodegradable, gentle doggie wash: Collars and clothing can be tricky as presents for other people's doggies, but a decadent, super-yummy shampoo is a perfect gift for any dog. We love the Cookie Moon line - the Sugar, Sugar Cookie is my fave!

* the plushest doggie bed: We've had so many doggie beds in our home - but this plush donut bed has been the biggest hit! Totally washable, made in NYC, and available in sizes for dogs of all sizes - Lucie and BL vouch for it...

* smart puzzle toys: This is a huge sanity-saver in our house during the holidays! Given the uber-friendly (or is it over-friendly?) nature of my pooches, it can be a bit overwhelming when guests arrive - so I load up a Leo toy for Lucie the golden and a mini-Leo for Bruce Lee my chi-yorkie - and we have about 30-45 minutes of peace while they play... and by then, the new people in the house aren't quite so new anymore, so it all works out! :) It's also my go-to gift for new puppy parents...

More thoughts to come soon!