poochmad Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Loving the photos of Jerry, he looks quite the character. :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 And I remember Maggie! Just look at her.... beauty & brilliance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koalathebear Posted July 9, 2016 Author Share Posted July 9, 2016 (edited) Photos of former foster Maggie competed out at Epic last week in the flyball and her team broke the record for an Australian team's running time. It was her team's first time competing together and Maggie has only been jumping 11 inches for a few weeks now. First unofficial record run for the day, 17.109. The previous record was 17.128. Maggie's team is the first Australian flyball team to go under 17 seconds. Here she is with former foster Juniper who was also competing that day And two videos of the record-breaking run. Maggie is the third dog Edited July 9, 2016 by koalathebear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papillon Kisses Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 May I ask what the ankle wraps are for, koalathebear? Is it to improve proprioception? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koalathebear Posted July 10, 2016 Author Share Posted July 10, 2016 May I ask what the ankle wraps are for, koalathebear? Is it to improve proprioception? I'm assuming it's for support. Maggie had ACL surgery a while back because she injured herself when playing in the backyard. She made a full recovery and had extensive physio etc but I'm assuming they are strapping to give her extra support. She's faster than ever, I have to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papillon Kisses Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Thanks! How wonderful it must be to see Maggie in a great home, recovering well from her op, and having fun doing agility. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koalathebear Posted July 10, 2016 Author Share Posted July 10, 2016 Current foster Jerry in Raiders get up. Chilling He's been having a sleepover at his applicant's house this week. Not a formal trial or anything, just to get them both used to one another Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 I always look forward to your photos. Just shows what beautiful dogs come up in rescue & what lovely families adopt them into homes where they blossom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koalathebear Posted July 10, 2016 Author Share Posted July 10, 2016 (edited) Thanks! How wonderful it must be to see Maggie in a great home, recovering well from her op, and having fun doing agility. :) I actually just saw a proper answer about the taping over on fb. Her handler says: Because we are running on mats I do it to help protect her feet as well as to give her some more traction so she doesn't slip when running into the box. When I run her on grass I also wrap her feet, but only the front as she has been known to rip her dew claws so this is to protect them. I always look forward to your photos. Just shows what beautiful dogs come up in rescue & what lovely families adopt them into homes where they blossom! Thanks! We are lucky that are adopters all give us updates still! Edited July 10, 2016 by koalathebear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roova Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Great photos, Jerry looks just gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chequeredblackdog Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 So happy for Jerry. :D Maggie's wraps are for stopping her burning her paw pads, kind of like carpet burn. The faster the dog the more likely they are to burn their pads (especially running on mats) A lot of dogs in America wear wraps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koalathebear Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share Posted August 14, 2016 Jerry went on trial adoption yesterday. He's been more than a year in care and we've rejected about 13 applications for him that would have been good homes but weren't suitable so we are so hopeful ... This is Jerry the night before his trial with his hobo bag: On trial adoption with his own collar and tag His own bowls Being naughty :p Having fun Cutie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koalathebear Posted October 1, 2016 Author Share Posted October 1, 2016 (edited) Jerry passed his trial adoption and is doing well. He is legal now, with his ACT dog registration tag and also his microchip details updated. After more than a year in foster care and a lot of time, effort and money spent on his rehabilitation - we are absolutely delighted to see him in such a loving home. Brand new crate Kennel of his own Tonnes of tennis balls Flowers Toys to destroy And lots of cuddles Edited October 1, 2016 by koalathebear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koalathebear Posted October 1, 2016 Author Share Posted October 1, 2016 (edited) Former foster Maggie at the Australian Flyball Championships on 17 September 2016. She and her team broke the record again later from 16.949 down to 16.673. The team also broke it again on the Sunday with a 16.651 with a slightly different line up where Maggie was reserve. Former foster Rookie has been a very busy boy this year. He has done a term of Rally-O, is doing well at obedience, tracking and is now starting flyball. Former foster Baxter (updated in August 2012). He's still doing well and his family just had a baby :) Rescue dogs get a really bad rap sometimes and it can be so hard to overcome prejudice and the stigma associated with rescue - so it's really great to see rescue dogs doing rescue proud. Edited October 1, 2016 by koalathebear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koalathebear Posted October 1, 2016 Author Share Posted October 1, 2016 New foster dog arriving this afternoon. Dyson the Kelpie puppy. He's about 16 weeks. Surrendered by his owners because he is too energetic, herds the children, herds the cat and chickens and is very bored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddogdodge Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Oh my gosh Dyson is gorgeous!! Makes me so sad how people buy Kelpies without thinking about how much exercise and mental stimulation they need! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crazydoglady99 Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Awww congratulations Jerry on your forever home!! Well done KTB. Look at those puppy eyes! Welcome Dyson you lucky boy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 I've said it many times & I'll say it again. I love your photos & the background stories that go with them. Best advertisement for adoption! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 very cute foster puppy! You do like your red/tans :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roova Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Your photo's of Jerry are absolutely heart warming. Thanks for sharing and for the work you do with these dogs in need. Hopefully Dyson can find someone who can utilise his brain a bit more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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