Time to Vote in the Playing Card Contest!

Are you ready for your weekly doxie news? We have lots of updates for you here in doxie land! First off, we would like to remind everyone that voting is in full swing for the Dealing A Better Hand Playing Card Contest! Simply follow the link to view all the great contestant entrants, select your favorite picture, and vote! Your vote donations will help us continue to support the breed we hold so dear: the Dachshund. You will be able to count yourself among an amazingly caring network of people across the country and around the world who have supported our work to save over 6,500 Dachshunds since 1984, not turning any away due to age, injury or illness.

Right now, Katie "Didds" is leading the pack with 40 votes! Here's what Katie's family has to say about her! "We adopted Katie from a rescue in Massachusetts in 2012. We quickly realized she was a true doxie with a big personality and her own ideas about how things should go. Our conversations often begin with "Katie did" this or that and that is how she became Katydid, or The Didds.
Her best friend is any ball. She loves when it snows, because she can nose and spin the ball more easily across the ground. We also have a glow-in-the-dark ball for nighttime tosses. She is sassy, stubborn, and a snuggler...but on her own time!"

Would you like to vote for Katie? Visit https://www.gogophotocontest.com/drbc/entries/36711 to learn more!


Moving on to our weekly "pupdates", the Orange Paw is up for Chico. We are happy to report that Chico is home from the hospital! He is resting comfortably and will make a full recovery from his recent bloat. Chico has asked us to tell everyone that sent prayers, positive vibes and donations that he is very grateful.

There is still an open balance on Chico's care and there is still time to be a part of Team Chico! Just follow the link and count yourself in on the team that helped save Chico's life.

https://www.youcaring.com/chicosbelly


We're also happy to report a Purple Paw for Pete. He was recently admitted to the hospital for severe dehydration and abdominal pain. He is improving with meds and we think the worst of it is over.

Thank you so much for the outpouring of love and support. Pete and his dad, Leo are looking for a long term foster or a forever home. Please email us at info@doxierescue.com if you would like to learn more!

We also have a Purple Paw up for Kayla this week! Kayla recently underwent surgery for severe mammary tumors, which thankfully turned out to be benign. She is now at home regaining her strength.

Kayla has asked us to send a big message of love and thanks to everyone that supported her through her recent surgery. She is recovering beautifully and is back doing what she does best...cuddling. Many, many thanks Gang!

SMILE OF THE WEEK

We have moved and placed many dogs in the last few weeks, and wanted to give a quick update on some of the recent additions to the DRBC Family.

Peanut has officially joined the DRBC foster crew. This little boy has overcome a lot and escaped near death in a house fire, but he is safe and sound now. Please help us welcome him to DRBC!

Cesar and Deuce have been with DRBC for a short while now, and are excited to let you know they will be put on the list of adoptables soon. Thinking of welcoming a new family member? Check out our Adoption Requirements!

Bob is one lucky pup. He is safe and awaiting medical. Welcome Bob!

Not pictured, Anna, Percy and Wendy are also a part of the big doxie effort made this past weekend. This trio had been under DRBC's foundation care and now joins us on a relinquished basis as their human Mom faces cancer.

We have very exciting news on Holly, the little paraplegic flown into DRBC before the holidays. First, thanks to some great care by her foster Mom, she is almost walking. Next, she has found her forever home! Her new Mom will get her the rest of the way back with love and continued therapy. How about big round of woo-hoo's for this little girl as she starts her new life!! Congrats Holly!!

That's it for this week's doxie updates! We would like to leave you with a very special birthday boy.

Floyd just turned one year old, so we are making him our Cutie of the Week!!!  

We close out this week's edition of the Doxie Blog with a special plea. We've been helping a lot of dogs lately, and with this increase, we are nearly at capacity in our foster system. We never want to be in a position to turn away a dog in need. We would like to ask if you are out of the area, would you please consider sharing our message? You never know who in your network might step up to help! Our foster application can be found at http://www.doxierescue.com/Foster_Application.html

Thanks Gang! We really appreciate it! Stay tuned to our Facebook page for up to the minute breaking news. Until next week!