Happy New Year!

I am anxiously awaiting the start of the New Year cause I know my forever family will find me in 2010!

While hanging around, I thought I would share some photos.

Here I am in my spiffy winter coat that was given to me by my southern sister, Genny. Genny's mom bought it for her and it was way too big. It's roomy on me but I think I still look pretty dapper in it. And it certainly has gotten a lot of use in this subzero temperature weather!

Here I am opening my foster dad's present. He let me help. He said it was better than having me chew on his shoes. :-)

Here's one of a close up of my nose.

Here's one of my ginormous ears.

One of me and my foster mom holding paws. She had the nerve to ignore me for 10 seconds so I had to offer my paw to her to remind her that I was still here.

And this one is my "look ma, no teeth" photo. Cracks my foster mom up every time she looks at it!

Happy New Year everyone!

Scot

Duncan's First Christmas

Since my last post a lot has happened to me. My surgery was scheduled for Wednesday morning. We waited patiently for the office to open, then I got to go in and room next to this older black lab. Not sure what he was in for but I think he was having a surgery too.

I was then given some really great stuff that made the room all fuzy then went to sleep. When I woke up it felt like I had a hangover (not that I have every truly experienced one of those but I have heard of them). My left hind leg was all bandaged up in festive holiday green color wrap. I even had this think on my head that I can see through but it doesn't let me reach my back end.

They kept me overnight so I didn't get to go home until Thursday afternoon. I didn't even recognize my foster mom when they brought me in the room. Boy was I glad to see her when the light bulb did go off! Lucky for me they gave me this pain patch to keep the good stuff flowing and take the pain away. I didn't do much but sleep all afternoon.

The house smelled great with the smell of baked cookies and all other kinds of delicious people food! It was also decorated and wonderful holiday music playing. My foster mom kept the music playing all night so I would have something to listen to if the pain woke me up. Which it does from time to time.

I have been wimpering off and on but its so frustrating not to be able to run around like I used to or just to be able to reach my leg. It goes from itching to hurting to getting hot and so on. The bandages have to be protected from getting wet which is real hard to do in this weather.

Well, morning comes and again my foster mom is busy cleaning and preparing the room next to the kitchen we never go into with plates and candles. Her parents came over bearing more goodies and presents. I have never had a present before so that is a first for me.

After we all ate lunch, everyone adjurned to the living room and all the gifts were handed out. The first one was pig ears. I had my own little bed area all made up to keep me comfy and to keep that pesky younger border collie away from me.

It was so yummie! I was actually able to eat it once that silly head thing came off! Then there were more presents, toys this time. My foster mom helped me get the wrapping off since I can't use my paws very well with the head collar on. It was so cool. And my foster siblings weren't allowed to play with my toys!

So now I am focusing on getting better. I am resting better now but still get annoyed easily. I go back in a week to get a small cast put on and to make sure everything is healing like it should. I hope everyone enjoyed their holiday as much as I did, bum leg and all!

Sincerely,

Duncan

Christmas Greetings from Marsh

Merry Christmas!!

Thanks, and Happy Holidays from NEBCR!

First, NEBCR would like to extend a HUGE thank you for all of those who helped us by voting in the Animal Rescue Site's Shelter Challenge. NEBCR came in FIRST PLACE for CT, which nets us a $1,000 prize!

We were behind Stamford CT's shelter for a good part of the competition, but our volunteers and adopters and friends made a big push on the last day to put us in first place when the voting closed! Congratulations to all of those other shelters and rescues across the country that are doing their part.

As you know, NEBCR is an all volunteer organization and every donated, earned or won dollar helps us to make lives better for the Border Collies we take into rescue. We never turn away a dog because they are sick or injured, and we have amazing foster homes that will sometimes double or triple up with foster dogs so that we don't have to say no to a Border Collie in need.

This was an especially trying year for us, which is evident to anybody who has been reading this blog! Not surprisingly, our volunteers came through in droves to help the Lucky 7 plus all the other dogs that came into rescue right around the same time. We feel truly blessed for all of the incredibly dedicated and selfless people that "work" for this organization.

We have been extremely fortunate to welcome a good number of new volunteers and foster homes to the group, as well. We welcome back some that were away for a while, and others we have converted from adopters to volunteers.

Thank you all for your donations, votes and for opening your hearts and homes by adopting a dog from NEBCR.

Happy Holidays to all, and to all a good game of fetch!

-NEBCR

Merry Christmas from Scot!

Scot wants to wish everyone a Merry Christmas!

He also wants to thank everyone involved in his rescue and all the people that have sent him well wishes and good thoughts since arriving here in New England! He will truly have a Merry Christmas this year and many more years to come.

Duncan goes for a sugical consult

Today I got to go into one more funny smelling building with my foster mom. I was pretty nervous but met a very nice yellow lab who also had a back leg injury, on the other side. He was a nice fellow but liked his kibble a little too much if you know what I mean :)

Anyway, I met Dr. Berzon, a very nice gentleman who really took his time with us. He made me stand and then poked and proded my leg. He knew right away from looking at the x-rays that my bones were just not right and explained to my foster mom that the bulge seen is actually a little supportive bone that is just below the hock joint out of place. It was a twisting, as well as jarring injury he mostly sees in racing greyhouds.

He then talked about pins and surgery. I don't quite know what all that means, but I have another appointment on Wednesday to go back. I can't eat anything after midnight the night before and I will have to stay for a while. But, afterward he said I should start feeling better for sure. It all sounds scary but I will do my best to be brave.

Duncan

Only 2 days of voting left - WE NEED YOUR HELP!

NEBCR is currently involved in a voting contest to win much-needed grant money.
There are only 2 days of voting left and we're still in 2nd place in CT.

PLEASE GET EVERYONE YOU KNOW TO VOTE!

The rescue name is New England Border Collie Rescue, and the state we're incorporated in is CT. Once you enter the name and state, NEBCR will appear in the list. Just click the "vote" button. You can vote once each day, and any and all votes are greatly appreciated! If you have any dog loving family/friends, feel free to pass this along and encourage them to vote every day!

Thank you for your support!