Americus

Americus is a precious 7 week old American Bulldog puppy that was being sold in a Wal-Mart parking lot. Americus is such a smart little girl! She is doing extremely well with her potty training and crate training. She loves playing around the house with her toys and the other dogs in her foster home. Americus has very sharp puppy teeth, she would do best in a home with kids ages ten and up. If you’re interested in meeting Americus please email paula@bluedogrescue.com.

Summer

Summer is a female, year and a half old 8 pound Chihuahua mix. Summer's sunny personality and adorable underbite are what drew her foster mom to her and it’s a good thing they did. Even though she was happy and friendly, a vet visit revealed that Summer was sick with a very high fever! But, all that’s behind her now and she’s ready for a forever home. She is very active and playful. She’s always ready for a game of chase, be it with people, dogs, frogs, or butterflies. She knows the “Sit” command, although she can’t maintain it for long; did I mention she was very active? Summer is spayed, current on her vaccinations, and crate-trained. If you’d like to learn more about Summer, contact Kathleen@bluedogrescue.com.

Alfalfa

Alfalfa is an 11 week old, 7lb. Chihuahua/Beagle/Terrier mix puppy. He and his brother were found outside Big Bend. Alfalfa is crate trained and very sweet. He loves other dogs and cats and is well on his way to being potty trained. Alfalfa will need a home with children no younger than 10 years old. lisarae@bluedogrescue.com.

Blossom

Blossom is an 8 to 9 month, 15 pound, female beagle. She loves to sniff/trail the yard. She can track her foster dad from the house, across the yard, through the gate and into the workshop, It's amazing to see her take his exact path. She also gets really excited about picking up the scent of a squirrel that has come into the yard. She is really good natured, wonderfully demonstrated when my friend's toddler grabbed her up by the tail and dragged her out from under a chair, then hugged her around the middle, falling over with Blossom on top of him. She also plays nicely with our grouchy old Sheltie and the other dogs who come to visit.

We found Blossom at the local shelter. Who knows why she was there. She is current on vaccinations, and has recently been spayed and microchipped. Blossom loves a bath, standing quietly on a bench while she is hosed and lathered. This is a big accomplishment for such an active pup.

Blossom is a sweet little girl and has learned to sit for a treat, and is crate trained.

If you love beagles, Blossom is the girl for you. Contact kathleen@bluedogrescue.com if you would like more information.

From our four rescued pups to help you with all you do for the Blue Dogs - Brad & Michele (Foster, Jake, Sammy & Toby)

Cracker Jacks

Cracker Jacks dreams, of one day being your running partner. He loves to run, play and romp with other dogs and toys. He is full of personality and always wants to please you. He always has a smile on his sweet face.

Cracker Jacks is an two year old, fifteen pound Terrier Mix. He has a stunning white and copper colored coated, is crate trained, walks well on the leash, is neutered and ready to go home with you. If you would like more information on him please e-mail lisa@bluedogrescue.com.

Thanks to Michael Mayer for helping the dogs.

Knickknack

Just a few weeks ago Knickknack was in really bad shape. His little body was infested with fleas, he had sores all over from all the chewing and scratching, and he needed a dental cleaning resulting in five extractions. What a difference a few weeks of good food, baths, skin supplements and lots of love can make. He is now a happy, healthy little guy. Sure his hair is still a bit thin but we can see growth every day.

Knickknack is a three year old, six pound Chihuahua. He is current on vaccines, neutered, micro chipped and gets along with dogs of all sizes. He will do best in a home with kids ages ten and up. If you are interested in meeting Knickknack please e-mail lisa@bluedogrescue.com.

Marie sends love in honor of Finley Ahearn's 5th birthday!

Bell

Need the perfect companion? You've found her! Sweet, little Bell only wants to be loved. We don't know why, but someone dumped this angelic creature off in a cardboard box out in the country. Even though Bell hadn't been well cared for, she still loves and trusts people. Bell is a special needs dog- she has a heart condition as well as a bladder condition. Bell is approximately 5-years old, spayed, vaccinated and microchipped. Please consider making Bell a part of your family. For more information on adopting Bell, please contact becca@bluedogrescue.com.

A donation was made in memory of Ernie and Veronica—two of the best dogs ever... Karen and John
A very happy birthday to Todd, from Kay and Gary. We love you!
Thank you Venus for always supporting our pups.

Kiefer

He's got movie star looks and loves to charm the girls. Kiefer is a great pup who loves to play with dogs of all sizes. He is learning to sit for a treat and he almost has it down. Kiefer will give some family years of love and devotion.

Kiefer is a four month old, fifteen pound Lab mix. He is current on vaccines, crate trained, working hard on his house training and ready for a new home. If you would like to meet Kiefer please e-mail lisa@bluedogrescue.com for more information.

Thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ranney for supporting Blue Dog.
Kiefer needs some sponsorship love! Mark and Lisa send him hugs.

Bonnie Blue

Not wanting to brag to much, but Bonnie Blue is one smart girl. Bonnie Blue had been sitting at the shelter for almost a month, when she was spotted by her foster Mom. It is amazing that no one had snatched this girl up. She walks perfectly, on a leash, sits at the door before going out, can shake, is house trained, crate trained and has wonderful house manners. We could just go on and on. Her only flaw is cats, she needs a home without them.

Bonnie Blue is a one year old, forty three pound Australian Cattle Dog. She had a great check up with the vet. Is healthy, spayed, gets along great with other dogs and kids ages ten and up will work best for her. If you are looking for a wonderful new family member please e-mail lisa@bluedogrescue.com.

Thanks to Nick Miller for his continued support.
Thanks to Mary Miles for helping the dogs.

Did you know?

A $25 donation will provide a basic vet exam and vaccinations for 1 Blue Dog.

A $50 donation will provide a basic vet exam, vaccinations, a fecal exam, and heartworm testing for 1 Blue Dog.

A $75 donation will provide a basic vet exam, vaccinations, a fecal exam, heartworm testing, and heartworm and flea preventative for 1 Blue Dog.

A $100 donation will provide a basic vet exam, vaccinations, a fecal exam, heartworm testing, and spay or neuter 1 Blue Dog.
 

Ringo

Goofy, silly, and full of energy, that is the best way to describe Ringo. He will keep you laughing as most of the time when he is running, his legs get going so fast, he just wipes out. That does not stop him as he just jumps right up and is ready to go again.

Ringo is a two year old, sixty seven pound Weimaraner (the vet would like to see him top out at seventy to seventy five pounds). He needs a home with an active life style and would make someone a great running partner. He does require a home without cats and kids ages ten and up. If you are interested in meeting Ringo please e-mail lisa@bluedogrescue.com.

Thanks to Sue Hill for supporting the dogs.

Did you know:  An unspayed female dog, her mate, and all of their puppies and their puppies' puppies, if none are ever spayed or neutered, can add up to over 12,000 dogs in 5 years!

Please - Don't litter - spay or neuter your pet.  Spread the word - encourage your friends and family to spay and neuter.

For information on low cost spay and neuter in the Austin area, visit Animal Trustees of Austin.
 

Mikey

Mikey is a one year old Great Dane / Lab mix. At 75 lbs, he’s long, lean, and as handsome as they come. Mikey had a pretty rough start as a puppy. He has now had surgery on both elbows to correct severe dysplasia. His progress since the procedures has been remarkable and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who has helped make this life-changing care possible. These days, Mikey’s favorite things are fetching sticks in the water, running as fast as he possibly can, and (if he gets excited enough) jumping straight up and down like he’s on a pogo stick. He loves to play with his foster siblings and go on long walks with his pack. Mikey can be a pretty shy guy when it comes to new humans, but once you earn his trust, you’ll find that he is bursting with energy, silliness, and affection.

Mikey is looking for a very special place to be his forever home. He needs a home where he can get a lot of attention and plenty of play time. Because of his past structural problems, it’s important for Mikey’s new person to strike a balance between keeping Mikey fit (he needs to stay lean and agile to help prevent further injury) and not over-doing it. And, because of Mikey’s shyness, he would also like his new home to have at least one other dog with whom he can go on regular outings to explore the outside world. For more information on Mikey, email kathy@bluedogrescue.com.

6-17-10 - Mikey has been having a blast this summer, playing with his friends and swimming to his heart’s content. He’s also been doing excellent in Search and Rescue class and Hiking class! Unfortunately, Mikey's bad luck continues as he tore his ACL last weekend. He is scheduled to have surgery next week to repair his knee and help prevent injury recurrence. Mikey is eager to get better so he can get off his bed and back out into the beautiful summer weather!

Mikey could use some help again. If you can help Mikey with his ACL surgery, please consider donating through PayPal.

Thanks to Xiaoqing Yang for helping Mikey.
Love to Danielle and Brad - thanks for helping Mikey.
Thanks to Karen Menezes for helping Mikey.
Happy Birthday Rowan Ahearn - from many of your friends who donated in your name.
Mike has been sponsored in honor of Leo.
Love from Lindsay to Mikey.
Gracias to Elizabeth for supporting Mikey.
Thanks Jian for helping Mikey.
Thanks to Nick for helping Mikey.
Good luck! Feel better soon! Love Yoshi the Pug!
Thanks to Marti for helping Mikey.
In loving memory of Zeb. - Jennifer
Thanks to Brandy for helping Mikey.
Thanks to David for helping Mikey.
For Mikey - in loving memory of Chance from RI who just joined her sister Casey. With Love, Bart & Gabby
Thank you to Laura for helping Mikey.
Thanks to Lori for sending love to Mikey.
Deanna sends love to Mikey.
Get well soon Mikey! You're a super handsome pup and I have a feeling you'll be a great addition to someone's family when you get better.- Brigid
Thanks to Stephen for helping out Mikey.
Ken sends some love Mikey's way.
Get well, Mikey! Love, Liz, Rick, Madison, and Ty
Thanks to Pure Natural Labs for helping Mikey.
Julie sends love to Mikey, in memory of Cody.

Did you know that an average of 25% of all dogs in U.S. shelters are purebred? If you have your heart set on a purebred dog, but don't want to contribute to pet overpopulation by buying a dog, check out www.petfinder.org.  Breed-specific rescue groups are another great source--in Texas, there's one for just about every breed!

Newman

This is the story of a very special dog named Newman, after the late Paul Newman, because his foster parents think he is one handsome little man, as you can see from his modeling pics. Newman is an 11 month old Border Collie/Jack Russell mix and currently weighs 40 pounds. He will weigh about 40-45 pounds as an adult, and is looking for a forever home with an active family or person that is interested in taking him for daily walks or runs, training, and lots of exercise and playtime. Due to his very high energy level (mentally and physically), Newman needs a home where he will have another doggie playmate that appreciates his rambunctiousness. He does well with children over 5 and dog-savvy kitties.

It's hard to imagine looking at him now, but by the time Newman was only 3 months old he had experienced acts of cruelty and neglect that he’s lucky to have actually survived from. During the cold front in Austin when temperatures reached down into the teens, Newman was put into a trash bag and left in a dumpster for TWO days. He had the worst case of sarcoptic mange his fosters have ever seen, which left him with only about 10% of his fur, bleeding open sores and a nasty skin infection. In addition to the lack of veterinary care that could have prevented this, his level of malnutrition and most likely being kept in a confined space too small for him had left his legs deformed. His back legs did not fully extend, his front legs were bowed and his wrists turn outward. The bottoms of his paws hadn't formed pads yet, probably because he was not given the opportunity to walk very often, if at all.

Although it took a lot of effort and energy for him to walk, he did his best and got better and stronger every day. As you can see from his latest pictures, Newman has made a remarkable and complete recovery. He has been living in a safe, loving foster home for the past several months, eating quality puppy food and receiving all of the veterinary care he so desperately needed. His legs have healed completely and are no longer deformed, his skin has completely healed, and he is now a happy, healthy and very energetic pup. For more detailed information email cheri@bluedogrescue.com.

If you are able to contribute you may drop off items at any Blue Dog adoption event, or use the link below to donate safely and securely via PayPal.

Thanks to Melissa W. for helping Newman.
It's incredible (and criminal) the amount of cruelty some poor dogs have to absorb. Here's to "Blueman". Rock on, brother!! - George
Sending love to Newman the survivor. And nice job on KXAN, Kathy! - Lisa
The Faulkner family sends a donation in Molly's honor for Newman. May her sweet spirit give him strength as he waits for his forever family.
I am so happy to see you looking so good! - Della
Venus DeMarco sends a Donation to Newman in honor of her Blue Dog Iggy
Pet Sitting by Lynda sends love to Newman.
Thanks to Stephanie for helping Newman.
Thanks to Cheri for taking such good care of Newman - Celeste
In memory of Zoe , a beautiful and kind soul.
In memory of Lucy Bowman, the best friend anyone who could hope for.
Thank you to Sunju for helping Newman.
For a new life, Newman. May it be filled with happiness and love.- Melody
Blue Dog alum Tuff/Leche would like to donate to Newman in honor of her and her litter's 3rd birthday.
Big thanks to Whitney for helping newman.
Thanks to Rylee for helping Newman.
To Newman, with dog kisses from Chance and Roxie
Thanks to Kim for helping Newman.
In loving memory of Poppyseed, for Gary and Kay - the best doggie parents ever.
For Little Newman, From Dakota & Tex
You're just precious, Newman. - Kathleen
A donation has been made in memory of Bennie from Kimberly
Thanks to Jason for helping Newman
For Newman. Good luck with recovery and God bless you! - Marisa

Delta Dawn

This little cutie just arrived with Blue Dog after some nice folks picked her up wandering as a stray. She's just a sweetheart in every way. She gets along great with our other dogs and cats. She's house trained, loves to curl up in a dog bed or next to you on the couch for some TV watching. Delta Dawn is a Pomeranian, is probably close to ten years old and has lots of love to give. She had a little bit of dental work done to correct some years of neglect but now has nice pearly whites. We'll post more about Delta as she hangs out with us some more. Contact laura@bluedogrescue.com for more info.

Delta had some pretty pricey dental work done to get her teeth all nice and white. If you can help just click the button below to donate via PayPal. Thanks.

Adam

He's back and ready for a new home. Adam was rescued a year ago this February. He was in horrible shape. He suffered from a severe case of demodex manage. He had no hair, a yeast infection, and you could count every rib on his body. He was doing well for several months but had a relapse a few months ago, but is now as good as new.

Adam is a two year old, forty pound Chow mix. He loves to be spoiled and talked to. He likes other dogs but really prefers a home where he would be king of the castle. He is crate trained, house trained, loves to go for walks and play with toys. If you would like to meet Adam please e-mail lisa@bluedogrescue.com.

Love and support sent in memory of Coco "The Hontas" Miller
Thanks to Robert Turner for helping Adam

Pierce Brosnan


He's handsome, has a great personality, loves to splash and play in the water, and will make your heart melt, when you look into his big chocolate brown eyes. What more could you want ladies, than your own movie star dog!

Pierce was rescued from a small, rural shelter that gets very little attention from the public. To make matters worse he is heart worm positive and most people will not adopt a dog that is ill. Pierce was lucky to be rescued and began his treatment 6/21. He is resting at his foster home and the vet feels he will make a full recovery. Pierce is a three year old, fifty seven pound Golden Retriever. He knows how to sit, shake and walks great on a leash. He loves dogs of all sizes and would love a buddy to play with once he is feeling better. If you would like more information on Pierce please contact lisa@bluedogrescue.com.

Natalie sends love to the dogs and congrats on their wedding to Shana and Dave Fox.
In memory of Grizzly from Anne, Angela, Soll, Charlie and Dwain

Huck

Boy, has this little man been on an adventure. His foster moms named him Huck with that in mind. Somehow Huck ended up wondering onto someone’s front porch and lived there for a week while they tried to find his family, but with no luck. Who could lose track of this smart funny guy? He is a low rider, part Basset hound or Dachshund and the other part….who knows (he has the same coloring as our tri-colored Aussie). Huck is playing well with the other foster dogs in the family, has a healthy appreciation for the cats, is very toy oriented, and has learned to sit and use the doggy door in a day.

Huck is about 4 months old (8/5) and is currently around 16 lbs. He most likely will be about 35-40 pounds as an adult. He has started his puppy shots and will be neutered soon. If you would like more information on Huck, please contact lori@bluedogrescue.com.