Just a Note

Just a note to share about our puppy mill foster, Riley Tucker, who is no longer a foster cause we fell in love with him and adopted him.

We got Riley on December 1, 2009. The vet thinks he is around two years old. He had been dumped in an overnight drop box at a shelter. When he came to us he knew absolutely NOTHING about life. Did not know how to go outside, step up to get back in, did not know the feel of grass, ate his food separate from the others (he still does) and would only sit in the middle of the sectional with his back to the sofa so he was safe. We could pet him a little but not much or he would run away. He follwed us and our furbabies everywhere with his eyes but could not get involved. Slowly our furbabies (2 minis and a cocker) won him over with their love. He felt safe with my mom who is stage 2 alzheimers and she immediately fell in love with him. Slowly slowly he is learning to trust and best of all learning to love. We still can not pick him up from the floor (not allowed - he runs) but we can pick him up from the sofa and he even lets us hold him for a few seconds. He prefers us to sit by him and give him head scratches and back and belly rubs. He loves to jump up on the big bed and give me kisses and hugs but then runs - it is on his terms and we are okay with that.

He loves to play with his two sisters and big brother and they run and chase each other through the house and outside! He is such a good boy he comes everytime we call him and he loves getting his "good listener" treats.

I so cannot imagine how any human on the face of the earth could even be remotely involved in a puppy mill situation. I am so thankful that Judy rescued little Riley and brought him to us cause he will be living a life full of love and luxury and plenty of room to run whenever he pleases.

Thank you DARE.
Nancy

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Meet Dakota

Hi everyone, my name is Dakota. I am about 5 months old and have had a rough start at life. First I was born with a defect that makes me walk funny, the joints in my legs are fused to my pelvic bone at a weird angle so I walk kind of bow legged, my tail never fully developed so it’s only a short nub, and on top of that I have a few problems when it comes to going potty. I was found wandering in a field all alone, so Animal Control picked me up and contacted DARE. The nice people came and whisked me off to the vet to see how they could help me. The vet is very nice and is doing all she can for me, but I will never be totally “normal”. I think I will always be a “Special Needs” doggie, but hey doesn’t that make me even more lovable?? Even with all my issues, I am a spunky little boy. I do enjoy having a playmate to wrestle with, but I also LOVE to just snuggle up and take long naps with whomever is available. I am not picky what so ever. I do need some leash training, I don’t quite understand what that is all about yet, but promise to try my best and get better over time. If you think you can help me out in any way, please call the people at DARE…I need all the support I can get.
For more information about Dakota you can e-mail his foster mom at: mimidoxielover@aol.com or if you think you would like to take me home for your very own you can fill out an on line adoption application

Can you help DARE help Dakota? If you would like to help Dakota, you can help by sending a check or money order to:
DARE 4495-304 Roosevelt Blvd. PMB 179 Jacksonville, FL 32210
or via the secure paypal link below:

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Visit Our New Special Needs and Senior Available Dogs Page

Many of DARE's dogs are older or special needs so we have decided to give them their own showcase page. Please visit this page to view these dogs that are in long term foster care, not because they can not be adopted, but because they have to wait for a very special home that may take a while to find them. All of these dogs were in danger of losing their lives before their time but DARE has committed to help them live out their lives in comfort either in foster care or in a new, loving, forever home.

Your help with these dogs while in DARE's care is greatly appreciated. Please click here to visit these wonderful dogs.