shadow

♀-Male

Rebel Steele

Posted on: by: Comments: 13 Comments

Rebel is a gorgeous Husky and a sweet, attentive boy with a playful personality.

Last updated: March 6, 2019

Base Info:

  • Arrival date: Nov 14, 2018
  • Breed: Husky
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: Young, Adult, Mature, Senior
  • Weight: Arrived at 45 pounds (should be closer to 70) we are over-feeding on a prescription diet to build his weight quickly. 52 pounds Dec. 7. 65.2 pounds Jan 28. Time to start tapering off.
  • Neutered: Jan 4, 2019
  • General Health: Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor
  • Temperament: Mild mannered and affable
  • Gets Along with Dogs: Yes
  • Gets Along with People: Yes
  • Housebroken/Crate Trained: Yes
  • Departure date: March 1st, 2019 –> A Pathway To Hope Rescue

History

About two years ago Rebel was purchased as a puppy for a young man in high school. That young man is now preparing to graduate and go off to college and he realizes that he’s not providing the care that Rebel needs. He and his mom decided to surrender Rebel to Steele Away Home so that he can find a family that can care for him properly.

Known Issues & Progress

Rebel is extremely thin from not eating.

Appetite is vastly improved and he is gaining weight. See notes for Dec. 8th for details.

The only issue remaining is a tendency to diarrhea, but that is controllable by giving him 2 heaping tablespoons of yogurt with his breakfast. The probiotics keep his gut healthy. I’ve tried him on peach flavored and vanilla flavored, he likes both equally well. He does NOT like plain yogurt, he says it’s “nasty”. I serve it in a separate dish, and if I forget to give him this, he sits and looks at his kibble, “Hey! Where is my appetizer?” Although, he is fine with just a bowl of kibble at dinner time.

Personality Issues

All the issues I’m dealing with in Rebel are perfectly natural for a Husky. They have a personality all their own and can be a handful for people not accustomed to Huskies. But if you know what you’re doing (or are willing to learn) Huskies make wonderful, entertaining companions.

Rebel gets along well with all of my house dogs, was enamored of Sable (fawn colored fem GSD), is now quite fond of Selma, and likes to play with Blondie Bear. Rebel seems to prefer blondes!

Medical

  • DA2PP: 12/08/2018 (S.A.H.)
  • Bordatella: 12/08/2018 (S.A.H.)
  • Wormed: Nov 15, 16, 17, Fendbendazole: 12 ml (PMFC)
  • Wormed: Nov 23, 24, 25, Panacur: 10.3 ml (PMFC per Cedarwood)
  • Rabies: Jan. 4th, 2019 by Paws & Claws
  • Neuter: Jan. 4th, 2019 by Paws & Claws
  • Flea/Tick preventative: Nov 26th, 2018 Advantage (PMFC)
    . Jan 5th, 2019 Advantage (PMFC)
  • Heartworm preventative: Jan. 5th, 2019 NuHeart (PMFC)
    . Feb 1st, 2019 Ivermectin (PMFC)
    . Feb 9th, 2019 NuHeart (PMFC)
  • Heartworm Test – Jan. 4, 2019 NEGATIVE (Paws & Claws)

Progress Notes

Updates on foster dogs are posted regularly. For a listing of updates that include Rebel [click here]

Gallery

In roughly chronological order, newest at the bottom. Click the thumbnails to enlarge. Some pictures are linked to Doggy Tales and videos about Rebel, click those to open the related story or video.

Rebel transported well.

Rebel is a handsome boy!

Silly too!

His reaction to EVERYTHING I’ve tried to feed him. (video)

Sable and Rebel get to play together. (video)

Rebel’s Food Rebellion (story)

Husky says “NO CRATE!” (Story)

Let’s hear that Rebel Yell (video)

It’s time for bed. Will Rebel come in when I call him? (video)

Where Rebel Sleeps (story)

Helping me work in the den.

Doesn’t like crating, but likes the cold rain outside even less. “This is good.”

But … petting me will help you study.

Rebel enjoys being groomed. (video)

Sable and Rebel in Gentle Play (video)

The Rebel Review for December (article)

Rebel peacefully coexisting in a room with Callie and Blondie

Rebel likes yogurt. Used as gut repair.

Staying put and being calm after I leave the room.

I’ll guard this oven full of dog cookies for you.

Sleeping in the bedroom!

Husky on the Beagle Bench – Watching Dog

Willing cookie testers!

Is it bed time yet? SO sleepy!

Rebel & Selma’s 1st play time together (story/vid)

Dino is Rebel’s FAVORITE toy

It’s fine, I’ll just sit here and watch you eat.


The daily hairball

He wants to be included in petathon

Callie tries to negotiate a deal with Rebel (video)

Rebel has arrived safely in New Jersey.
He says, “These folks talk funny.”
If you enjoy our updates, Doggy Tales, and educational articles consider subscribing for notices when new pieces are posted. It’s painless and you can unsubscribe any time you want. Your e-mail address is used ONLY to deliver these notices. [email-subscribers namefield=”YES” desc=”” group=”Public”]

Ugg Steele:Notes on a foster dog

Posted on: by:

Ugg was pulled from Newport Animal Control because they deemed him most unlikely to be adopted, therefore most likely to be put down. He’s an affectionate boy, he just needs to learn some manners.

Last updated: Nov 9, 2018

Base Info:

  • Arrival date: Aug. 27, 2018
  • Breed: Great Dane mix
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: Young, Adult, Mature, Senior
  • Weight: @80 pounds
  • Spay/Neutered: Yes
  • General Health: Excellent
  • Temperament: Generally submissive. Calm when in kennel or crate. Gets playful when released, but is doing much better at controlling his exuberance.
  • Gets Along with Dogs: Yes: as long as the other dog does not get scared of his size and become defensive. Ugg is not at all aggressive, but his play can intimidate smaller dogs who can get defensively aggressive toward him.
  • Gets Along with People: Yes, he loves being with people, especially getting a belly rub. Likes to play fetch and tug.
  • Housebroken/Crate Trained: Partially (see Progress Notes: Oct 1)
  • Departure date: Nov. 9th, 2018

History

Picked up as a stray by Newport Animal Control. Adopted out, brought right back because he ate their house. He needs to learn self control. Basically he’s a BIG puppy.

Known Issues & Progress

I was told he was unwalkable because he pulls like a John Deere. A front-clip harness brought that to an end and I had him walking laps in the yard with me the evening of his first day. Since then he just gets better at it.

He likes to “mouth”: We have that under control now. When excited he may forget and start to mouth, but a simple, stern “no!” stops it.

He liked to jump up and paw me: That is now under control. Instead he rolls over on my feet for a belly rub or sits at me feet and leans back against my legs so I can scratch his chest while he licks my arm (see video below).

He likes to chew things, like his brand new Kuranda bed. He’s a puppy. Puppies do that. I’m trying to teach him to chew appropriate things like toys and pigs feet (preferably those that are no longer attached to a pig).

With funds donated by a kind supporter, we bought Ugg an aluminum Kuranda. That has stood up well and he likes laying on that. He never did actually lay on the PVC framed bed. (See Progress Notes 9/19)

Medical

  • DA2PP: August 20, 2018 (N.A.C.)
  • Bordatella: August 20, 2018 (N.A.C)
  • Wormed: Aug. 28, 29, 30 2018 – Fendbendazole, 12 ml (P.M.F.C.)
  • Rabies: Aug 13, 2018 Wt: 56# (Cedarwood), Sept 12 (Claws & Paws)
  • Spay/Neuter: October 5, 2018
  • Flea/Tick preventative: Sept 13, Oct 5,
  • Heartworm preventative: Sept 13,
  • Heartworm Test: Sept 12 (negative)

Gallery

In roughly chronological order, newest at the bottom. Click the thumbnails to enlarge. Some pictures are linked to Doggy Tales or videos about Ugg, click those to open the related story or video.

Ugg
Ugg REALLY wants to play!

Ugg
Looking dapper in his red harness

Ugg
Insurance until I can get a second kennel latch. He’s a strong boy!

Ugg
Ugg and Blue are friends already.

Being bossed around by Blue (STORY)

Blue and Ugg making great strides! (story)

Progress notes 09/19

Uggs Big Ball (video)

Ugg learns a new trick (story)

Ugg is SO lonely with Blue gone. (video)

Progress Notes Oct 1

I can be chill, see?

Uggs new mode of affection (video)

Ugg says, “I want to eat, but I feel too yucky (video)

Playing fetch

Ugg CAN just spend time in the yard with another dog. (video)

Ugg and Lady playing (video)

“I’m ready for my treat!” (video)
.

Ugg is a 5 Star leash walker! (video)
 .
If you enjoy our updates, Doggy Tales, and educational articles consider subscribing for notices when new pieces are posted. It’s painless and you can unsubscribe any time you want. Your e-mail address is used ONLY to deliver these notices. [email-subscribers namefield=”YES” desc=”” group=”Public”]

Hudson Steele

Posted on: by: Comments: 5 Comments

Hudson is a big, laid-back, Tennessee good-ol-boy hound who just wants to be loved.

Last updated: Jan 28, 2019

Base Info:

Hudson

  • Arrival date: Nov. 10, 2018
  • Breed: Lab/Hound mix
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: Young, Adult, Mature, Senior
  • Weight: @ 70 Pounds
  • Spay/Neutered: Yes
  • General Health: Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor
  • Temperament: Calm and laid back.
  • Gets Along with Dogs: Yes
  • Gets Along with People: Yes
  • Housebroken/Crate Trained: House: Sort of / Crate: Yes
  • Departure date: January 18, 2019 –> 11th Hour

History

Hudson was found dragging a length of chain and wandering the parking lot of the local Wal-Mart. Animal Control was called and they took him in. No one claimed him. No one adopted him, so he became a Steele dog.

Known Issues & Progress

No issues seen. Hudson can be bouncy and playful with other dogs but is generally respectful and affectionate with people. Even when I first let him out of his kennel he walks out and STANDS next to me, looking up asking, “Please pet me”. Such a good boy!

He’s a little “pully” on a leash with a collar, but not bad at all, and a slight tug on the leash gets him to stop pulling for a while.

He knows and responds to “come”, “sit” and “in your room”. Rewarding him with a small treat insures compliance. Hudson is all about treats!

He prefers not to poop in his kennel and as long as I let him out regularly will hold it until he can go to the yard. Actual house breaking should be easy with this foundation laid. Tendency to “mark” will go away now that he’s been neutered.

Medical

  • DA2PP: 11-10-2018 (N.A.C.)
  • Bordatella: 11-10-2018 (N.A.C.)
  • Wormed: Nov 10, 11, 12, Fendbendazole: 12 ml (PMFC)
  • Rabies: Nov 30, 2018 by Claws and Paws
  • Spay/Neuter: Nov 30, 2018 by Claws and Paws
  • Flea/Tick preventative: Dec 1, 2018, Advantage
    . Jan 4, 2019, Advantage
  • Heartworm preventative: Dec 1, 2018 NuHeart
    . Jan 4, 2019 NuHeart
  • Heartworm Test: Nov 30, 2018 by Claws and Paws – result NEGATIVE

Progress Notes:

Updates on foster dogs are posted regularly. To check out those that refer to Hudson [click here]

Gallery

In roughly chronological order, newest at the bottom. Click the thumbnails to enlarge. Some pictures are linked to Doggy Tales or videos about Hudson, click those to open the related story or video.

Hudson and Blondie in Rough Play from Doug Bittinger on Vimeo.

Play time with Blondie Bear (video)

Hudson the Gentle Dog (video)

Willing on crate entry (video)

ADOPTED!
If you enjoy our updates, Doggy Tales, and educational articles consider subscribing for notices when new pieces are posted. It’s painless and you can unsubscribe any time you want. Your e-mail address is used ONLY to deliver these notices. [email-subscribers namefield=”YES” desc=”” group=”Public”]

Samson Steele: Notes on a foster dog

Posted on: by: Comments: 1 Comment

Samson has had a pretty good life, except for having been discarded twice. Now he’s a Steele dog and we hope to find him a forever home.

Last updated: Oct 19, 2018

Base Info:

  • Arrival date: Oct 13, 2018
  • Breed: Staffordshire Bull Terrier
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: Young, Adult, Mature, Senior
  • Weight: @ 58 Pounds
  • Spay/Neutered: Yes
  • General Health: Good
  • Temperament: Docile, friendly
  • Gets Along with Dogs: Yes
  • Gets Along with People: Yes
  • Housebroken/Crate Trained: Yes
  • Departure date: Oct. 19, 2018 (transfer)

History

He was adopted from a shelter in Blountville TN in August of 2017. In October of 2018, Samson was surrendered to Newport Animal Control because his family was moving to Government Assisted Housing and Sampson exceeds the size/weight limit for dogs in that project. He is reported to be good with children, dogs, and cats. They also said he was in obedience training in Greenville and had completed 3 of the 4 classes in that program.

Known Issues & Progress

He needs a grain-free diet — which he has not been getting and his skin is in pretty rough shape right now. He is accustomed to being an in-house dog and we can’t do that right now, which makes him upset.

Another Steele Away foster home has agreed to take Samson and provide in-home foster care. Sam will be much happier that way and will retain his Housebroken medal of merit. He’s leaving Oct 19, 2018. Mike and Jeanne will probably post pictures to Facebook. You can look for him there.

Medical

  • DA2PP: 08/04/2017 (Sullivan County, Bluff City, Kingsport Animal Center)
  • Bordatella: 08/04/201 (SBK Blountville)
  • Wormed: 08/04/2017, Pryantel: 6cc (SBK Blountville)
  • Rabies: 01/09/2018 (Margret B. Mitchel Spay/Neuter Clinic, Bristol, VA)
  • Spay/Neuter: 01/09/2018 (Margret B. Mitchel Spay/Neuter Clinic)
  • Flea/Tick preventative: Oct 16, Advantage, 3ml
  • Heartworm preventative: dates, product, dose
  • Heartworm Test/

Gallery

In roughly chronological order, newest at the bottom. Click the thumbnails to enlarge. Some pictures are linked to Doggy Tales and videos about NAME, click those to open the related story or video.

Samson is an athletic fellow. (VIDEO)

He has amazing eyebrows!

He loves snoozing in the sunshine.
If you enjoy our updates, Doggy Tales, and educational articles consider subscribing for notices when new pieces are posted. It’s painless and you can unsubscribe any time you want. Your e-mail address is used ONLY to deliver these notices. [email-subscribers namefield=”YES” desc=”” group=”Public”]

Blue Steele: Notes on a foster dog

Posted on: by: Comments: 1 Comment

A sweet, smart, energetic fellow: Blue just needs to learn some manners.

Last updated: Sept. 24, 2018

Base Info:

  • Arrival date: August 24th, 2018
  • Breed: Terrier Mix
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: Young, Adult, Mature, Senior
  • Weight: @ 35 pounds
  • Spay/Neutered: Yes
  • General Health: Excellent
  • Temperament: High energy but affectionate and playful
  • Gets Along with Dogs: Good neighbor, likes to play. Not good at sharing.
  • Gets Along with People: Yes. Still jumpy/nippy but working on that.
  • Housebroken/Crate Trained: Yes
  • Departure date: Sept 21, 2018

History

Found as a starving stray.

Known Issues & Progress

Blue was moved here from another foster because he was getting possessive of his Foster mom and nasty toward the other dogs when they approached her. He’s here for socialization training and calming down.

Medical

  • DA2PP:
  • Bordatella:
  • Rabies: Aug. 17, 2018 (Claws n Paws)
  • Spay/Neuter: Aug. 17, 2018 (Claws n Paws)
  • Wormed:
  • Flea/Tick preventative: 08/18, 09/18
  • Heartworm preventative: 08/18, 0918
  • Heartworm Test: Aug. 17, 2018 (Claws n Paws) NEGATIVE

Gallery

In roughly chronological order, newest at the bottom. Click the thumbnails to enlarge. Some pictures are linked to Doggy Tales and videos about Blue, click those to open the related story or video.

Blue settled in quickly

Loves an (almost) empty peanut butter jar!

New neighbor: Ugg
Not his reaction, neighbor’s name

Chillin in the shade

Meeting Moonshine a story

Bossing Ugg (story)

Blue and Ugg making great strides! (story)

Follow the Leader (story)

I’m done playing, get my treat, they’re in there.

Blue helps me demonstrate a no nip tip (story)

Progress notes: 09/19

ADOPTED 9/22/18

Beckett Steele: Notes on a foster dog

Posted on: by:

Beckett is a timid hound we pulled from Newport Animal Control. He’s been there since April. He was quite frightened by everything. Lee, a member of the N.A.C. staff worked diligently with Beckett to help him get over his fears. I will build upon Lee’s work and get Beckett trained and ready to be adopted. Last updated: Aug. 18, 2018

Base Info:

Beckett
  • Arrival date: Aug 6th, 2018
  • Breed: Mixed breed hound
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: Youth, Adult, Mature, Senior
  • Weight: @40 pounds
  • Spay/Neutered: Yes
  • General Health: Good
  • Temperament: Timid
  • Gets Along with Dogs: Yes
  • Gets Along with People: Timid. But once he accepts you he’s a wiggly snuggle hound.
  • Housebroken/Crate Trained: Not yet

Known Issues & Progress

Other than never having been trained in good behavior, Beckett doesn’t seem to have any major issues. He’s timid around strangers, but open and loving (even devoted) when he gets to know you just a little. I’m working on that training and socialization. Commands he knows:

  • Come
  • In Your Room

Gallery

In roughly chronological order, newest at the bottom. Click the thumbnails to enlarge. Some pictures are linked to Doggy Tales and videos about Beckett, click those to open the related story or vid.

Just scoping out this new place.

Beckett
Video

Beckett’s New Coolaroo (vid)

Beckett is definitely a hound dog! (vid)

Becket was neutered today. He is a VERY unhappy boy!

Beckett is one pitiful fellow.

Pitiful fellow

Bear Steele: Notes on a foster dog

Posted on: by:

Bear was being fostered in Morristown, but that family just had a baby and they’re afraid Bear is too rambunctious for their home now. He also needs to work on his interdogeral social skills. And people skills. And obedience. And …

Last updated: June 29, 2018 – Transport day

Base Info:

Bear

  • Arrival date: May 24, 2018
  • Breed: Plott Hound
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: 6 Months
  • Weight: Approx 35 pounds
  • Spay/Neutered: No
  • General Health: Good
  • Temperament: Rowdy and undisciplined. Seems to want affection, but goes about getting it in inappropriate ways. I’ll help him with that.

History

Found on someone’s front porch. They called Steele Away Home – Canine Foster and Rescue for help.

Bear went to 11th Hour Rescue on June 29th and has been adopted.

Known Issues & Progress

Bear has only just arrived. Clearly he needs lots of work. To avoid confusion with Blondie Bear, I’m calling him Little Bear.

People Skills

Doing much better now. He knows “off”, “come” and “in your room”. He now seeks affection in appropriate ways. He is smart and willing to learn, if someone will teach.

Gets Along With Other Dogs

Little Bear has met all of our dogs. He gets along well with Blondie. Josie is spooked by him and retreats indoors when I let him out. He and Rainy want very much to play and would make a good play pair, but Rainy is on activity restriction, so I have to keep her inside when he comes out. Bear has dishonorable intentions toward Lucky (unaltered female) which she does not appreciate. Sometimes Callie is okay with him, sometimes she wants to be left alone.

Housebreaking

No. The house is full.

Miscellaneous

Now that he has a neighbor to keep him company he is quiet at night. He wants out to play with the others during the day, so he yaps a lot. Being a hound, things moving around in the woods will set him off too. That’s normal.

Gallery

In roughly chronological order, newest at the bottom. Click the thumbnails to enlarge.
Some pictures are linked to Doggy Tales or videos about Bear, click those to open the related story.

Bear
Little Bear meets Blondie Bear (vid)

Trying to charm his neighbor, “Play with me!” (vid)

Bear meets Josephine (vid)

He generally spurns his Coolaroo and prefers to lay in the pebbles.
Bear prefers “roughing it”

Bear gets a special Saturday evening treat (vid)

Cone of privacy while dining.

Bear comes running whenever I call him (vid)

Bear and “In Your Room” (vid)

Ricky Steele: Notes On A Foster Dog

Posted on: by:

Ricky is a sweet boy. A bit shy today, but that’s to be expected. The information below will be updated as Ricky progresses.

Last update: Jan 3, 2018

Base Info:

  • Breed: Beagle/Border Collie
  • Sex: Male
  • Weight: Approx. 30 pounds
  • Spay/Neutered: Yes
  • Age: 7-8 months (as of Nov. 2017)
  • General Health: Good. Up to date on all shots. HW-neg and on a preventative.
  • Temperament: Shy with new people. Skittish with some big dogs. Bouncy and friendly with people he knows.

History

Continue Reading…

Ty Steele: Notes On A Rescue Dog

Posted on: by: Comments: 2 Comments

Ty arrived here on October 29th, 2017. What we know of him is from scraps gathered here and there from different people.

  • He’s 7 to 10 months old and not yet neutered.
  • Australian Shepherd mix.
  • He weighs about 25 pounds.
  • He’s good with other dogs.
  • Is great with older children.
  • Loves car rides.
  • Is leash trained.
  • Is crate trained.
  • Is house trained.
  • Is non-destructive of bedding and toys.

Ty’s History

Ty was an apartment dweller, which is hard enough for an active dog, but that apartment was located above a BBQ restaurant! Can you imagine the torture that was for him? So that was not very successful; which is not surprising since he is an Australian Shepherd. (Aussie’s are true working breeds: unemployment does not sit well with these guys! Since being here he has assigned himself as Head Beagle Herder — much to Josephine’s chagrin.)

Continue Reading…

Roscoe: Police Dog Wannabe

Posted on: by: Comments: 1 Comment

Roscoe is a large, powerful “pit bull” who has been a long time resident of Newport Animal Control (Tennessee). Because of breed specific prejudice, “pit bull” type dogs are often less adoptable than other breeds. Although this is completely undeserved.

Roscoe’s presence here is different from most dogs we care for because he continues to reside at N.A.C. but comes here for Day Camp sessions to be evaluated and trained for application to the Universal K9 program, which trains “pit bulls” to be police dogs and is funded by the Animal Farm Foundation, Inc.

When I first met Roscoe, I have to say, he was frightening.

Continue Reading…