During this time of medical emergency when more and more cities are locking down and prohibiting travel, it has ripple effects on others, even those far away and not (yet) under mandated quarantine. For instance, of the 10 dogs currently in residence here at Piney Mountain Foster, 3 have been claimed by a rescue and 1 has been adopted and are ready to move on toward their forever homes. But they can’t because of travel restrictions. So they will stay here until the emergency is passed and folks are allowed to venture out enough to claim their new family members. Will you help us feed them during this time of trouble?
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On January 17th Gem Lieser, a reporter for the Newport Plain Talk newspaper came out to interview us about Piney Mountain Foster Care. She became aware of us when Tourism Director, Linda Lewanski, talked about us and our Dogwood Days festival planned for May 2nd during an “upcoming events” segment on the radio. She was plugging us because we are Newport Chamber of Commerce members.
The article came out in the paper on March 15. Ms. Lieser got some of the info about dogs mixed up – but I threw a lot of info at her pretty quickly. It was Buddy who came here from Cedarwood, not Scout, Scout came from The Friends Shelter. If you’d like to see the article, I scanned it to JPG files. Click the thumbnails below:
Temperament: Playful, affectionate, a little needy (Chi)
Departure date: April 24, 2020, headed to A.R.N.N.E.
History
One of a bonded pair owned by an elderly woman who developed dementia and could no longer properly care for her boys. The woman’s daughter surrendered them to Animal Control.
Chip’s Progress Summary:
Detailed notes on this foster dog’s progress are posted below the summary.
Relational Behavior
Relates well to other dogs: Yes
Can eat food/treats near other dogs: Yes
Preferred style of play: Mostly he just follows either me or Carme around. Likes to run with Josephine.
Is affectionate: Yes
Is good with:
. Men: Yes
. Women: Yes
. Children: Yes
. Cats: No Yes
Jumps up on people: Yes
Mouths: Yes (gently)
Walks well on a leash: Yes
House Dog Training
Willingly enters his crate: No Yes
Is calm/quiet while in crate: No Yes
Understands going outside to potty: No Yes
Alerts me of need to go outside: No Yes
Is destructive of bedding and/or toys: No Yes
Refrains from kitchen counter cruising: No Yes
Stays off people furniture: No Yes
Commands:
Comes when called: Yes
Sits on command: No (he stands up instead)
Down / Off: No
Shake / Paw: No
Kennels on command: Yes
Chip’s Medical
DA2PP: 02/2/20 (NAC)
. Booster: 02/26/20 (NAC)
Bordatella: 02/2/20 (NAC)
Wormed: Dates | Product | Dose | By
. 02/2/20 | Pyrantel | 1.2 cc | NAC
Heartworm preventative:
. 03/16/20, Ivermectin, .1 ml (PMFC)
. 04/16/20, Ivermectin, .1 ml (PMFC)
NOTES:
. Has fur loss from flea allergy. Bathing with Keto-C shampoo has helped heal that and the fur is growing back in. We will continue this treatment while he’s here.
. Microchip# 982000408360982
Diet
4health Salmon& Potato kibble.
½ cup AM & ½ cup PM
LOVES our Peanut butter treats.
Gallery
In chronological order, newest at the bottom.
Hair-do like a teeny lion
Chip & Carme, best buds
PIC
Progress Updates
Progress notes are listed below, in chronological order, newest at the bottom.
March 16
Chip and his “brother” Carme were surrendered to Newport Animal Control over a month ago. Chip had hair loss from what tuned out to be a flea allergy. NAC cleared them of fleas and has been bathing Chip is medicated shampoo that is improving. They had their heart worm test this morning, it was Negative, I was alerted, and I scooted right over to pick them up so we can begin the mandatory 2 week quarantine period before transport. Otherwise, they are both ready to travel.
March 20
I have been attaching long leads to Carme and Chip when I let them out of their kennel to play in the yard. This is partly to be sure I can get them back in their kennels. Playing “can’t catch me” with a young, spry dog is no longer my idea of fun. I am also concerned that if he wanted to, Chip might be able to squeeze through gaps in our gates. He’s pretty small.
Chip has been coming to me when I call him – and he show no interest in escaping the yard — so I’ve dispensed with the lead. He eagerly comes when I call him, always happy to get a good head scratching.
April 5
Little Chip a such a cute fellow. One of my favorite things about him is the bark he does when he’s happy: it’s a “whoop-whoop-whoop” that is straight out of the Three Stooges. Unfortunately hi didn’t do that one for me today, but he was still totally adorable as he talked with me. Give him a listen!
He is also a MAJOR lap dog. Any time Marie or I are in the yard with him and sit down, regardless of where Chip is, he will shout” LAAAAAAAP!” as he comes racing across the lawn to leap into our lap and curl up for petting. He’s so little and light-weight that his enthusiastic arrival causes no discomfort, but it is hilarious!
April 28
Chip and Carme’ left us last Friday (the 24th), riding along with Phoenix. They have landed in their foster home in New Hampshire. We knew Chip would be happy anywhere he could find a lap to snuggle into – and he did. Carme’ seems to be settling in nicely too. Happy tails, boys!
May 3
Chip and his “brother” Carme’ have been moved to a foster to adopt home. This is how ARNNE always does things, it gives a family a chance to try it out before committing to adoption. Unless something bad happens, this is usually their forever home.
Nov 3
We received a not from Chips family:
“Hope all is well with you ! I just wanted to let u know how Chip was doing and send along some pics!
He’s doing great and I love having him around. He’s a joy! We’ve gotten him groomed 2 times now since we adopted him.
I think he’s gained a pound or so since then also. My husband cant stop himself from giving him treats !! I’ve been sticking to 1/2 C Kibble and 2 tsps wet food, but he just loves to eat. always looking for more.
We go on plenty of walks. Now that it’s getting cold, I don’t go as far. But last night, I came face to face with a coyote. it was dark, 6-6:30ish, that’s the time I take him out for his last poop. I flashed my flashlight at him and he ran away. I scooped up Chip and ran with him all the way home. I might have to change his schedule, take him out at 4-4:30ish while still light out. hopefully, he’ll poop then.
Also, we’ve noticed that he does not like to get wet at all! When it’s raining out, he does not like to go poop outside. He’ll hold it. Just does a couple of pees and makes a beeline to the house to go inside again. That must be a small dog thing.
We just luv him to bits !! Sending along some pics. He was a cowardly (‘ferocious’) lion for Halloween.
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Departure date: April 24, 2020 going to A.R.N.N.E.
History
One of a bonded pair owned by an elderly woman who succumbed to dementia and could not care for her dogs. The lady’s daughter surrendered them to Newport Animal Control.
Carme’s Progress Summary:
Detailed notes on this foster dog’s progress are posted below the summary.
Relational Behavior
Relates well to other dogs: Yes
Can eat food/treats near other dogs: Yes
Preferred style of play: wandering and peeing on things
Is affectionate: Likes petting, doesn’t seek it
Is good with:
. Men: Yes
. Women: Yes
. Children: Yes
. Cats: No Yes
Jumps up on people: No
Mouths: No
Walks well on a leash: Yes
House Dog Training
Willingly enters his crate: No Yes
Is calm/quiet while in crate: No Yes
Understands going outside to potty: No Yes
Alerts me of need to go outside: No Yes
Is destructive of bedding and/or toys: No Yes
Refrains from kitchen counter cruising: No Yes
Stays off people furniture: No Yes
Commands:
Comes when called: Yes
Sits on command: Yes
Down / Off: Yes
Shake / Paw: No
Kennels on command: Yes
Carme’s Medical
DA2PP: 02/12/20 (NAC)
. Booster: 02/26/20 (NAC)
Bordatella: 02/12/20 (NAC)
Wormed: Dates | Product | Dose | By
. 02/12/20 | Pyrantel | 4.3 cc | NAC
Heartworm preventative:
. 03/16/20, Ivermectin, .45 ml
. 04/16/20, Ivermectin, .45 ml
NOTES:
. No issues
. Microchip #911001001439094
Diet
4health Salmon & Potato kibble, 1¼ cups AM, 1 cup PM. Enjoys our peanut butter cookies as treats.
Gallery
In chronological order, newest at the bottom. Some pictures are linked to a more detailed Doggy Tale about that update, click those to open the related story.
Carme the Magnificent
PIC
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PIC
Progress Updates
Progress notes are listed below, in chronological order, newest at the bottom.
March 16
Carme and his “brother” Chip were surrendered to Newport Animal Control over a month ago. They had their heart worm test this morning, it was Negative, I was alerted, and I scooted right over to pick them up so we can begin the mandatory 2 week quarantine period before transport. Otherwise, they are both ready to travel.
March 20
I have been attaching long leads to Carme and Chip when I let them out of their kennel to play in the yard. This is partly to be sure I can get them back in their kennels. Playing “can’t catch me” with a young, spry dog is no longer my idea of fun.
Carme has been coming to me when I call him – usually, and it helps if I have a bribe ready for him: he is fond of my peanut butter cookies — so I’ve dispensed with the lead. If I let him out often enough Carme prefers to do his business in the yard, not in his “house”.
April 28
Chip and Carme’ left us last Friday (the 24th), riding along with Phoenix. They have landed in their foster home in New Hampshire. We knew Chip would be happy anywhere he could find a lap to snuggle into – and he did. Carme’ seems to be settling in nicely too. Happy tails, boys!
May 3
Carme’ and his “brother” Chip have been moved to a foster-to-adopt home. And they have BOYS! This is a standard process with ARNNE, to give a family the chance to try things out before committing to adoption. In most cases this will be their permanent home. Carme’ looks pretty happy to me!
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These make great gifts for any animal lover, as well as being a useful addition to your own home that helps feed hungry rescue dogs.
