A Few Success Stories!
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Swimming Upstream
This Weimaraner puppy was dumped as a newborn on a busy street, left
to die, because his hind legs “didn’t work right”. But an angel named
Tiffany happened upon him, took him home and bottle-fed him until he
was strong. She knew that his odd “hopping gait” in his rear legs was
not normal, but he was able to get around and play with her two dogs,
and seemed to be happy and pain-free. She could not keep him, but
could not bear to turn him over to a shelter for fear he’d be euthanized.
She named him NEMO (because his injured leg reminded her of the
famous fish’s injured fin), and contacted Northern California
Weimaraner Rescue in hopes that their resources could help Nemo. She
delivered him to one of NCWR’s loving foster homes, and was confident
that she had placed him in good hands. Once in the care of NCWR, Nemo
received a Neurological consultation. He grew and became stronger,
then began receiving chiropractic adjustment, and his condition
improved. He was adopted into a wonderful home with a 6-yr old yellow
lab to play with. He continues to amaze everyone with his ability to run
and jump and play as if there were never anything wrong with him.
Nemo might have had an upstream swim compared to most pups, but he’
s certainly swimming with the big dogs now, thanks to NCWR!
This Weimaraner puppy was dumped as a newborn on a busy street, left
to die, because his hind legs “didn’t work right”. But an angel named
Tiffany happened upon him, took him home and bottle-fed him until he
was strong. She knew that his odd “hopping gait” in his rear legs was
not normal, but he was able to get around and play with her two dogs,
and seemed to be happy and pain-free. She could not keep him, but
could not bear to turn him over to a shelter for fear he’d be euthanized.
She named him NEMO (because his injured leg reminded her of the
famous fish’s injured fin), and contacted Northern California
Weimaraner Rescue in hopes that their resources could help Nemo. She
delivered him to one of NCWR’s loving foster homes, and was confident
that she had placed him in good hands. Once in the care of NCWR, Nemo
received a Neurological consultation. He grew and became stronger,
then began receiving chiropractic adjustment, and his condition
improved. He was adopted into a wonderful home with a 6-yr old yellow
lab to play with. He continues to amaze everyone with his ability to run
and jump and play as if there were never anything wrong with him.
Nemo might have had an upstream swim compared to most pups, but he’
s certainly swimming with the big dogs now, thanks to NCWR!
I first met Shadow at our local animal shelter. She was very skinny, barely over forty
pounds, filthy, smelled dreadful, and had huge partially healed gouges all over her back. Still,
though there were many more attractive dogs in the pound that day, she was the one that came
home with me. As I approached her cage, she stood up on her hind legs, twisted her head around
until she could get her nose through the chain link, gave me a sniff and a lick and I was sure I heard
her say, "Get me out of here!"
Her physical recovery took time, and so did her emotional healing. She was terrified of everything
from linoleum to men in hats. But I knew she had spunk and will, evidenced when she removed
her own spay stitches, in spite of her protective plastic collar, leaving just one for the vet to pull out.
Shadow and I have bonded through training. She has done field work, canine freestyle, basic
obedience, agility, therapy dog training, and tracking, which she loves beyond reason. Shadow has
passed her Canine Good Citizen test, been certified as a therapy animal by the Delta Society and
joined the East Bay Regional Park District Companion Dog Patrol We must have hiked hundreds of
miles together in our work with the district and on the San Francisco Bay Weimaraner Club's
monthly Weim Walks. In our spare time we still train in tracking and I hope one day to add a
tracking title to Shadow's name .....Sandra
pounds, filthy, smelled dreadful, and had huge partially healed gouges all over her back. Still,
though there were many more attractive dogs in the pound that day, she was the one that came
home with me. As I approached her cage, she stood up on her hind legs, twisted her head around
until she could get her nose through the chain link, gave me a sniff and a lick and I was sure I heard
her say, "Get me out of here!"
Her physical recovery took time, and so did her emotional healing. She was terrified of everything
from linoleum to men in hats. But I knew she had spunk and will, evidenced when she removed
her own spay stitches, in spite of her protective plastic collar, leaving just one for the vet to pull out.
Shadow and I have bonded through training. She has done field work, canine freestyle, basic
obedience, agility, therapy dog training, and tracking, which she loves beyond reason. Shadow has
passed her Canine Good Citizen test, been certified as a therapy animal by the Delta Society and
joined the East Bay Regional Park District Companion Dog Patrol We must have hiked hundreds of
miles together in our work with the district and on the San Francisco Bay Weimaraner Club's
monthly Weim Walks. In our spare time we still train in tracking and I hope one day to add a
tracking title to Shadow's name .....Sandra
Finn, is thriving. I hear all the time from other
dog-parents who are friends or whom I meet at
the local park, what a happy dog he is and how
handsome he is. He is the most wonderful dog I
have ever owned....Finnegan is the love of my
life. He has a few quirks from his past life which I
suspect are hard-wired into his brain, and it
makes me sad to think that he was maltreated to
the point that he sustained permanent trauma.
But on the other hand, we each have our own
battle scars to contend with I suppose.
Nevertheless, Finnegan is perfect for us.
dog-parents who are friends or whom I meet at
the local park, what a happy dog he is and how
handsome he is. He is the most wonderful dog I
have ever owned....Finnegan is the love of my
life. He has a few quirks from his past life which I
suspect are hard-wired into his brain, and it
makes me sad to think that he was maltreated to
the point that he sustained permanent trauma.
But on the other hand, we each have our own
battle scars to contend with I suppose.
Nevertheless, Finnegan is perfect for us.
The best thing about Buck, okay,
well there are a lot of great things
about Buck already. He obviously
has been through too much for a
young dog. But through all of this,
he loves people and is hungry to be a
part of everything, which works for
us. He learns tasks extremely
quickly and consistently and is bold
without being pushy
well there are a lot of great things
about Buck already. He obviously
has been through too much for a
young dog. But through all of this,
he loves people and is hungry to be a
part of everything, which works for
us. He learns tasks extremely
quickly and consistently and is bold
without being pushy
Shadow went to a new
home in Forrestville with a
wonderful family. Here's a
picture of her with her new
family. These boys are going
to be great frisbee-throwing
partners for Shadow, who can
leap like Michael Jordan!
home in Forrestville with a
wonderful family. Here's a
picture of her with her new
family. These boys are going
to be great frisbee-throwing
partners for Shadow, who can
leap like Michael Jordan!
We want to let you know how
wonderful our dog Winnie is and
how much we enjoy her. She is
happy, healthy and just loves
everyone to pieces. Winnie has
several dog friends and cat friends. It
was a long wait till we found her but
it has been so worth it. She is our
constant companion, walking, in the
car, in the bed, and mini vacations.
wonderful our dog Winnie is and
how much we enjoy her. She is
happy, healthy and just loves
everyone to pieces. Winnie has
several dog friends and cat friends. It
was a long wait till we found her but
it has been so worth it. She is our
constant companion, walking, in the
car, in the bed, and mini vacations.
Beau is doing great. I think he
experienced snow for the first time in his
life this past storm. He wasn’t sure what
to think of it, but now he seems to like it.
He loves to go to the dog park and visit
with the other dogs. He sure likes to do
tricks for treats! I didn’t realize that he
knew how to roll over until a couple of
weeks ago when I came home with a
treat jar that I bought at Costco for him.
He is so gentle with everyone and all the
other dog’s he comes in contact with.
experienced snow for the first time in his
life this past storm. He wasn’t sure what
to think of it, but now he seems to like it.
He loves to go to the dog park and visit
with the other dogs. He sure likes to do
tricks for treats! I didn’t realize that he
knew how to roll over until a couple of
weeks ago when I came home with a
treat jar that I bought at Costco for him.
He is so gentle with everyone and all the
other dog’s he comes in contact with.
It's been a little under 2 months since Jaeger came
to live with me and he already owns my heart.
We've had some frustrating days (of course) but mostly
they've been joyful days. During his first month with me
he destroyed the plastic surround in my shower, ate a bar
of soap, dug up the backyard (just a little), rummaged
through garbage cans, stole food, and destroyed several of
my roommate's beauty products. And as expected, as the
months go by Jaeger is learning the routine and most of
his anxieties are subsiding. He is noticeably more
trusting and calm and definitely less mischievous. He is
now a happy, playful, goofy, snuggly, loving boy. He and
Pee-nut get along very well and operate as a team.
to live with me and he already owns my heart.
We've had some frustrating days (of course) but mostly
they've been joyful days. During his first month with me
he destroyed the plastic surround in my shower, ate a bar
of soap, dug up the backyard (just a little), rummaged
through garbage cans, stole food, and destroyed several of
my roommate's beauty products. And as expected, as the
months go by Jaeger is learning the routine and most of
his anxieties are subsiding. He is noticeably more
trusting and calm and definitely less mischievous. He is
now a happy, playful, goofy, snuggly, loving boy. He and
Pee-nut get along very well and operate as a team.
A couple days ago, when Tucker and I
were walking to Pt. Pinole – I realized
what a really great dog he’s become. He is
so settled, doesn’t pull on the leash, and
basically adjusts his walk to my speed. I can
leave him for 3 to 4 hours, and he now sleeps
through the night (until promptly 5:15 every
morning). The likelihood of finding another
older dog that is as sweet and smart as he is,
with so little baggage remaining, is slim.
were walking to Pt. Pinole – I realized
what a really great dog he’s become. He is
so settled, doesn’t pull on the leash, and
basically adjusts his walk to my speed. I can
leave him for 3 to 4 hours, and he now sleeps
through the night (until promptly 5:15 every
morning). The likelihood of finding another
older dog that is as sweet and smart as he is,
with so little baggage remaining, is slim.
I just want to tell you how
thankful we are that Bella found
her way into our lives! We took her
for a hike in the Fremont Hills
yesterday and had a blast! She is doing
great in obedience, and has learned
sit, leave it and down pretty well! We
are enjoying her so much, she is so
well behaved, such a little lady.
thankful we are that Bella found
her way into our lives! We took her
for a hike in the Fremont Hills
yesterday and had a blast! She is doing
great in obedience, and has learned
sit, leave it and down pretty well! We
are enjoying her so much, she is so
well behaved, such a little lady.
Dante is lovely, polite, patient, doesn't
bark, rides REALLY well in the car, has
some separation anxiety, walks on all four
legs ( runs on 3 1/2), opens doors, loves fish,
and still likes the occasional coffee. He is still
fragile in the health dept....but I suppose he
will always be so. He seems perfectly aware of
his limits, and curtails his activities as needs
be. He is great on hikes, does well with horses,
and likes water....but nothing at all in this
world can grab his attention like a bird. He
also likes glazed donuts. Go figure.
bark, rides REALLY well in the car, has
some separation anxiety, walks on all four
legs ( runs on 3 1/2), opens doors, loves fish,
and still likes the occasional coffee. He is still
fragile in the health dept....but I suppose he
will always be so. He seems perfectly aware of
his limits, and curtails his activities as needs
be. He is great on hikes, does well with horses,
and likes water....but nothing at all in this
world can grab his attention like a bird. He
also likes glazed donuts. Go figure.
Brittney is like a
new dog and she is
one happy girl. She
adores her new
family so much!
new dog and she is
one happy girl. She
adores her new
family so much!
HANNAH MEETS BO: Then came the
part I was a little nervous about... The
introduction. Bo, of course, had no idea
what was in store for him. Then
Hannah came bounding out of the back
of the Land Rover and off they went.
After about 50 laps around the dining
room table Hannah went on her
introductory tour of the house and
yard, with Bo following close behind!
They played practically all day.
part I was a little nervous about... The
introduction. Bo, of course, had no idea
what was in store for him. Then
Hannah came bounding out of the back
of the Land Rover and off they went.
After about 50 laps around the dining
room table Hannah went on her
introductory tour of the house and
yard, with Bo following close behind!
They played practically all day.
We love and enjoy Gus so very
much. He has grown into the best
dog ever. ... Thanks again for Gus he
rocks! Victoria
much. He has grown into the best
dog ever. ... Thanks again for Gus he
rocks! Victoria
In the month that Jake has been
with us, he has rapidly become a
significant member of our family....We
want to thank you for creating the
opportunity for us to adopt this
wonderful dog.
Sincerely,
The Kronberg family
with us, he has rapidly become a
significant member of our family....We
want to thank you for creating the
opportunity for us to adopt this
wonderful dog.
Sincerely,
The Kronberg family
Hi... I just wanted to
get you an update
on my sweet baby
girl, Jill. She's so
cuddly and sweet
Tucker has found a
wonderful home with a
trainer who knows how to
work with him, and bring
out the best he has to offer,
including lots of love.
wonderful home with a
trainer who knows how to
work with him, and bring
out the best he has to offer,
including lots of love.
We are so very happy to have Willie…..He is doing
great tonight - he's staying on his blanket and not
bothering his wrap, yet! I was thinking I may put the
cone on when I go to bed in case he decides to do some
midnight licking … thank you, thank you, thank you!
great tonight - he's staying on his blanket and not
bothering his wrap, yet! I was thinking I may put the
cone on when I go to bed in case he decides to do some
midnight licking … thank you, thank you, thank you!
Here's a picture of Oscar with my
daughter that I just took today.
We're enjoying him very much!
daughter that I just took today.
We're enjoying him very much!
A picture is worth a thousand
words. Buddy & Anicca are in
love and so are we.
words. Buddy & Anicca are in
love and so are we.
Here's pictures of Heidi and
my family at the beach as
promise. She LOVES the
beach and by the second day
was running in the waves,
playing with the other dogs
and chasing seagulls. Heidi
is curious, friendly,
affectionate and intent on
getting to know each
member of her new "pack".
my family at the beach as
promise. She LOVES the
beach and by the second day
was running in the waves,
playing with the other dogs
and chasing seagulls. Heidi
is curious, friendly,
affectionate and intent on
getting to know each
member of her new "pack".