Spotlight on TLC's Jet

TLC's 'Jet' was rescued over a year ago now and even though this little cutie barely tips the scales at just over 4 pounds, he continues to be overlooked at the rescue shop.  We were contacted by a shelter in Pasadena and asked to take this little one.  Because he was so small, they knew he'd be in good hands at TLC. 

Jet is considered 'mid life' for a chihuahua, as they tend to have very long life spans and have been known to live up to 21 years when well taken care of.  But perhaps because Jet is not under the age of 5, he has been passed over time and time again.

Jet has the typical 'chihuahua' attitude that even though he is 4 pounds in body weight, he believes he tops the scales closer to 100 pounds!  To those who are endeared to this adorable personality trait, Jet will please.  He has no idea that he's a little munchkin and has the attitude to prove it.  But make no mistake, he also has an attitude for gratitude and that is why we really want to find this little guy a loving home.  If he were on the east coast, he would have been adopted immediately!

Jet gets along with other doggies and LOVES to snuggle.  He is what we call an 'undercover chihuahua' because if you give him the opportunity, he will burrow underneath a blankie, all toasty-warm and curl up to sleep.  He would LOVE to be somebody's special little guy and sleep with his person.

Jet is a smart cookie and is interested in what is going on around him.  He is not a barker, nor a marker, so what he really needs now is just for someone to finally give him a loving home where he can just *belong*.

Did we mention that he looks adorable all dressed up?!?!  He is just a little Prince and would be a wonderful companion to a lucky person or family.  Due to his small size, he would be a great little purse puppy, perfect size to be a companion for a senior and because he's quiet, he could accompany his family where ever they go!  Due to his size, no toddlers who could accidentally fall on him, please.

In this photo above, you can see how tiny he really is!  And he's just waiting...waiting...waiting for someone to choose him!!!!  He's been so patient and we would really LOVE to see him finally win that loving home he's waited over a year for now.

Here is little Jet pictured by TLC's Levi (who has been adopted).  We are hoping Jet is next to be adopted.  Levi was also 4 pounds, yet you can see how Jet is even more compact and tiny and those little round features are just perfection!

If you can find it in your heart to welcome just one more widdle one into your home, we are sure Jet would be thrilled to finally belong to someone!  His profile can be seen here.

And his video can be seen here.

If you know of anyone who is looking for a little chihuahua with lower energy levels and a sweet personality, please let them know about TLC's Jet! 

~ Jen

Spotlight on Barkley

Barkley fulfills a promise that I made earlier in the year - that we would save one large breed mix each month at TLC... And Barkley is pretty BIG at 100 pounds... A Mastiff/American Bulldog mix, Barkley came to us in pretty bad shape but was rescued from a high kill shelter by his 'doggie fairy godmother', Kathryn... 

And a special note from Kathryn here about Barkley:

I come into the shop every morning to feed  Barkley and to take him out for his morning constitution and his leash training. This particular morning I fed him before I took him out. For some reason I happened to stay by his crate to watch him eat. After a few minutes, Barkley paused, looked up at me and he wagged his tail a few seconds, and then proceeded to finish his breakfast. It was if he were saying, "Thank you. I really enjoy this breakfast." I think if  Barkley could have smiled, he would have, but I saw the smile in his heart and in his eyes.

After breakfast I took him out for his walk. His favorite spot is the fountains at the far east end of the mall. He likes to walk through the water and drink from the fountain. He likes to look around and see what's going on and a group of children caught his eye. He watched them for awhile, and with a gentle, "Let's go, Barkley" from me, we started up again.

Now we are at the other end of the mall by the grassy area and the koi pond. Barkley likes to rest on the grass in the shade of a tree. He loves to drink from the fountain, and he never fails to that go  "commando" and scoot on his belly. I guess it feels pretty good and scratches his tummy. He also rolls around on his back like he is doing snow angels. When he was on his back, I decided to give his chest and tummy a good scratching. I am not kidding when I tell you that Barkley got really still, shut his eyes and stretched out his hind legs. He stayed that way until I stopped scratching. I wonder what went on in his little mind.

Today as we were resting, I had Barkley put his paws up on the bench where I was sitting. He put his paws up, and immediately came over and put his paws on my lap and gave me a great big goobery kiss. I guess that made him so happy and he jumped down and bowed at me to play. I took his cue and started to tussle with him. He was soooo happy and started to prance and bow. What a loveable happy goober he is.

What a difference from the dog we rescued that was in so much pain from the swelling of his paws  and the mange that was never taken care of.  He is getting more beautiful every day. He tells me that he is happy.

Another beautiful life and soul is saved. He will make someone a wonderful gentle, loyal companion.

Barkley appeared on Fox11 yesterday with Lori and as you can see, he is one gentle giant!

Tender Loving Caregivers - "Sarah"

The corp of volunteers is really the machine that saves dogs' lives... Some of our volunteers have been with us for almost 4 years now and that really says something... I'd like to take the time to thank those that have given so much to the cause.... 

Sarah with her first 'save', Cookie

Initially I met Sarah when she and her partner came in to mobile adoptions to adopt a specific special needs dog we had named "MoeMoe"... After talking to Sarah for a bit, I realized she cared FAR too much this kind of hard case... Cared in the manner that she actually physically hurt when a fur baby she loved was hurting... I got the sense this would not be a good match and denied the adoption application... MoeMoe went on to be adopted by someone else (that's for another blog posting) and Sarah went on to adopt a cute little sprite that is the love of her life now... 

The next time I met Sarah, she came to a TLC event and as I watched her with her furbaby, it struck me that Sarah might want to channel all of that extra love of hers into the cause of No-Kill, so I talked to her about volunteering... 

Sarah went on to be a regular volunteer, running the secondary mobile adoptions in Simi Valley at Unleashed... On occasion, she'd come to the main mobile adoptions we held each Saturday at the PETCO in Moorpark, and the more I talked to Sarah and was around her, the more I liked her... I particularly enjoyed watching the interaction between her and the little ones... Sarah never has a bad day when there is a little fur baby to hold, cuddle and coo to... It is one of the things I respect the most about Sarah... 

Another thing I have come to count on is Sarah's unique ability to talk to potential adopters, listen with an inner ear and then make some of the best recommendations possible as to which dog or puppy will REALLY work in their lifestyle... She has successfully placed dogs in situations when I didn't really think we even had a dog or puppy that would work out well! ... There really is no 'perfect rescue dog' and while most people tend to adopt from the visuals, Sarah seems to find what the people are really looking for (and maybe they themselves don't even know it at the time)... 

Sarah giving Cookie a
special dose of extra love

Sarah now runs our busiest day at the rescue shop - Saturdays... We can have 400 to 500 folks walk through the rescue shop and that is a LOT of strangers coming into the dogs' 'house' at a time... 

Sarah maintains not only the cleanliness of the shop, but greets everyone with respect and politeness... Everyone (two-footed and four-footed alike) gets all of her attention and how she does this is beyond me... 

TLC could not be where it is today without Sarah... 

Not once in three plus years have I asked Sarah for help that she hasn't not only helped, but gone above and beyond to find solutions for problems, new marketing ideas and just BEEN there through thick and thin, no matter what... 

It is not often in these days and times that you find someone with such integrity, dedication and compassion... She's one a gazillion... 

THANK-YOU, SARAH!

Upcoming Event - NCCA Day at SVTC - 7/13/13

Another upcoming awesome event at Simi Valley Town Center Mall - National Collector Car Appreciation Day!   Come by the TLC "Saturdays On the Mall" and see our crafty items up for sale (proceeds to benefit TLC) and stroll through the over 500 collector cars at this event!

 

Upcoming event at SVTC - July 13 - NCCA Day

Awesome event to attend!

 

Upcoming event at the Simi Valley Town Center - 6/29

Upcoming event on June 29th from noon to 4PM at the center court of the Simi Valley Town Center Mall.... 

"Say No to Bullying!  Say No to Drugs!"

Have your pooch pampered by us at 'Spaw Day' at the rescue shop while the boxing fans stroll just a short way down to center court at the mall!

 

"SPAW Day" at TLC - 6/29/13

TLC is having a 'Spaw Day' and at the rescue shop this upcoming Saturday (6/29/13) from noon until 4PM.  For a small donation, your dog will receive a pawdicure (nail clip, spritz of cologne, bow or bandana) --- proceeds to directly benefit TLC and the small dogs they have rescued awaiting furever homes.

Or come and have your pooches 'bathed by the pound' by the TLC volunteers and members of Fancy Furbabies, an arm of TLC.  This is a fundraising event to support TLC and as a 'soft launch' of Fancy Furbabies.  Girl Scout troops will be on hand to weigh your dog, process the tax deductible receipts and add to the spirit of the event!

Dogs 2-5 pounds are $5 for the Bathe-A-Thon.... 6-10 pounds are $10.... 11-15 pounds are $15.... 16-20 pounds dogs are $20 and so on accordingly.  Maximum of 100 pound dogs, please (although, make us an offer and we might figure out a way to get a 100+ pound into our grooming sink at the rescue shop!  ::smile::).  

Fifty percent of all proceeds of the Bathe-A-Thon will benefit TLC's rescued pups.  Your pooch will receive a full bath and dried with love at TLC's grooming station inside the rescue shop.  

Those dogs bathed at the 'Bathe-A-Thon' will also receive a coupon worth 25% off your next grooming session with Fancy Furbabies.  

Ya can't bet these prices, ya know?

For those not familiar with Fancy Furbabies, it is an arm of TLC composed of the young adults who do dog walking and house-sitting along with professional dog grooming.  Only those seasoned, experienced and dedicated volunteers of TLC are invited to become part of Fancy Furbabies, the next generation of dog rescuers.  If you adopted a 'fluffy, scruffy' from TLC, it was probably groomed by one of the Fancy Furbabies' staff members.

Special note:  Extensively matted & full brush outs are not included in the Bathe-A-Thon event.  We encourage you to make an appointment with Fancy Furbabies for this type of grooming necessary -- or any cat grooming you might need.

For further information, please call the TLC rescue shop at (805) 527-SAVE, see Fancy Furbabies' Facebook page or email them directly at FancyFurbabies@yahoo.comFancyFurbabies@yahoo.com