Author Archives: NWSams

The next time I say it’s been slow in rescue, would someone please tell me to knock on wood? We just had the busiest month in history and it shows no signs of slowing down soon. First was Kyoshi, a … Continue reading →

What’s the most important thing in rescue? Volunteers. We couldn’t do the job without all those people who drop what they are doing to go look at a dog in a shelter, or provide a ride to get a dog … Continue reading →

IN MEMORY OF BAXTER Kathy Thomas first told us of a second-hand report there was a Samoyed in the Kent shelter. A friend of hers went to check for a lost dog (since found) and saw him, so she wanted … Continue reading →

In mid-November Melissa received a call from a woman who wanted us to find a new home for her Sammy boy, Dakota. Her house had been foreclosed and she was moving in with her daughter, whose apartment did not permit … Continue reading →

Since last month’s report we have not had any new dogs in rescue. There have been several dogs reported to us that we have watched or asked about, but none that showed a need for our help. There was, however, … Continue reading →

Every time we think a dog is too old or too sick to be adopted we are pleasantly surprised. There are a lot of good people who can see past a current problem and see what a dog will be. … Continue reading →

In a typical rescue month we talk to people about many things. Sometimes we’ll hear of a dog who needs help, only to find out the owner wants us to give them leads so they can sell their dog. Other … Continue reading →

For the first time in ages, we have no dogs in rescue. During the rescue picnic July 10th Jim and Doris met Hope. They thought she would fit into their home and they have the patience and time to work … Continue reading →

We talked about Kota last month, the dog who came from the shelter in southern Oregon that won’t work with rescue. Once again they said they could do a better job, and once again they blew it. Kota was adopted … Continue reading →

Last month we talked about Kota, the dog in southern Oregon, and the problems we had with the Jackson County shelter. They steadfastly refuse to work with rescue groups because they want to place the dogs themselves. We contacted a … Continue reading →