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Learning from Blaze

9/29/2014

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 By Lisa Gabrielson

It was my worst nightmare- I had left my 20-lb mix breed dog, Blaze, at my aunt’s house when out running errands. In a panic, Blaze got out of the house and ran off looking for me. He was lost in an unfamiliar, rural area too far from our own home for him to return there, and he was still missing as the sun went down that evening. He was last spotted headed into a heavily wooded area known to have coyotes and fisher cats. As the first day of searching came to an end, we started to look elsewhere for ideas. That’s when we hired a tracker and her dog.

When Blaze initially went missing, we did everything we were supposed to do: we created flyers and posters, left our dirty clothing outside so he could find his way back by scent, we trekked through the woods and neighborhoods calling his name and shaking bags of treats, posted on facebook and craigslist. Advice poured in from other City Dogs Rescue alumni. But, because Blaze was lost in an area he wasn’t familiar with we were particularly concerned that he wouldn’t follow his own trail back to the house- after all, he had run away from there trying to find me, and knowing that I wasn’t at the house we thought he may not try to come back.

So, we hired a tracking dog to come look for him the next morning. Barbara and her black lab, Casey, specialize in tracking cats and dogs. Casey is able to track humans, too; as Barbara pointed out to me, dogs have the ability to track pretty much anything, you just have to train them how to do it and train yourself how to read them.

Within minutes of getting out of the car from Blaze’s last sighting, Casey had picked Blaze’s scent up off of his bed, which I had put into a garbage bag about 2 hours after he went missing in order to preserve the strength of his scent. She began tracking all around the neighborhood, under a porch where I believe Blaze might have spent the night and back into the woods behind a neighbor’s house. Based on the way Casey was pulling against her leash, we knew she had a strong and likely very fresh trail.

We were headed back in the direction of the house, Casey began to pull harder and harder and we jogged behind her through the woods as best we could. She was on his trail, and even the humans sensed that we were getting close.

About a quarter of a mile from the house, my aunt called to alert us that Blaze arrived on the porch just moments before. We were less than ten minutes behind him with the tracker, and clearly on the same trail that we had followed home. While the tracker didn’t find Blaze, we certainly succeeded in ‘herding’ him back towards the house, and certainly were on his trail. Had Blaze not been moving in the direction of the house, I have no doubt we would have caught up to him in very short order.

Thank you to Barbara, and her black lab Casey, for helping return my sweet Blaze!

If you’re in the New England area, I highly suggest you save the contact information for Barbara Costa (860-917-7367) and Marjorie Lineweber - (860) 460-2447. Marge, is a certified MAR Technician and owner of a dog training and daycare center. She referred us to Barbara who was able to come help us track Blaze the next day. 

CDR notes:

Carlyn Kuder, a volunteer who is amazing at helping us find CDR dogs when lost in DC, recommends Sam Connolly of Pet Gold Trackers if you lose your dog in the DC area.

"I am very proud of how supportive our team was [for Blaze]," Kuder said. "The time people spent posting on lost dog pages and making the poster for her - Patricia Kennedy, Kimberly Raue, and Carmen and I'm sure there are others.

"When the unfortunate happens," she added, "we do have a great team that mobilizes and even long distance can help in bringing a lost dog home."


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The Washington Howler: CDR Fall 2014 Newsletter

9/25/2014

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The Washington Howler
City Dogs Rescue Newsletter Fall 2014


Please enjoy this copy of CDR's Fall 2014 Newsletter, which we have named "The Washington Howler."
CDR Celebrates 3 Years!
CDR's Board of Directors
City Dogs Rescue started three years ago in September 2011.
Since then, we've rescued and adopted out almost 1,000 dogs from mostly high-kill shelters.

When asked about how the last three years have gone, Director Dave Liedman said "Our first three years of City Dogs Rescue have been a tremendous journey.  We've seen what a difference one can make, from the shelters who are euthanizing far fewer dogs, to the wonderful families who now have a new family member whom they adopted through CDR.  A community of so many caring volunteers has grown the organization from a few adoptions per month to several dozen! While this experience has opened our eyes to the sad problems of pet overpopulation, all the dedicated volunteers and our collective accomplishments have also given us hope in the face of such a problem."

City Dogs Rescue has a very dedicated following of adopters, fosters, donors, and volunteers. We could not have met this milestone without all of you.
Help Our Sick Dogs Get the Care They Need
We are at over 50% of our GOAL of raising $6,000 to treat a number of serious medical conditions affecting our rescue dogs.  We want to help them move past their previous lives of pain and neglect to healthier lives with DC area forever families.  We need your help to get us there. 

Hollie, a young lab, had a previous front leg injury that resulted in a neurological deficit. She was found in the shelter in this condition dragging this leg as she walks. Unfortunately, without surgery and physical therapy, Hollie will lose her leg.  Despite her condition, she is as sweet as can be. After surgery, Hollie will need continued therapy and potentially will need a brace in order to be able to save her leg.
 
Jake is a young Goldendoodle. He appears to have epilepsy. However, his seizures are not under control using standard epilepsy medications. Because he's had so many seizures in a short amount of time, including one of a very long duration, he has required hospitalization to control these episodes.  Jake needs a neurological consult and more diagnostics to find a solution to his seizures.

Gracie, a black lab, has been having trouble walking and falls quite a bit. We were able to get her an MRI due to generous donations thus far. Fortunately, it ruled out a suspected brain tumor and revealed an abnormally small cerebellum, which is likely congenital. If congenital, that means her condition will not progress. This good news didn't last long, though, as our vet just discovered a rectal mass and we are determining the best course of treatment going forward.

CDR is committed to providing the best care possible to these dogs in an effort to enhance their quality of life, but we need your help. Their medical needs are very expensive and are putting a strain on the organization.  Please donate HERE to help get these pups the care they need.
Are You Buying or Selling a Home?
Are you in the market for a new home in the area? Or are you thinking of selling a home? Do you love helping dogs? Well, Realtor Maggie Gonzalez can help! If you use Maggie's services and mention City Dogs Rescue, she will donate a percentage of her commission to CDR. How awesome is that? Maggie has already helped one of our adopters and volunteers find her new home and CDR received a generous donation. Contact Maggie today at Migresidential@gmail.com or 703-303-8321.
CDR's First Adoption: Bentley
Bentley and Melissa
In this issue, we are checking in with our very first rescued and adopted dog, Bentley. According to his mom Melissa, "Bentley's three-year adoption anniversary is this September! He's a wonderful dog: loving, playful, and full of life. Ian (his daddy) and I cannot imagine our lives without him. He's always affectionate, happy to see us, and ready to play. He loves playing "one-way fetch" at the dog park (this requires a surplus of tennis balls), going for neighborhood walks, and making trips to Petco. A true Labrador, he loves food, particularly "people food," enjoys the occasional slice of bacon at breakfast. He has a "pokey ear" on his left side of his head that is very cute. He's just a great dog, and we're thankful to City Dogs Rescue for bringing us together. We're already looking forward to the reunion this fall. Thank you City Dogs Rescue for saving Bentley and making our lives much brighter!"
Health Corner: Heartworm Disease
Heartworm. You've heard of it and you administer to your dog a monthly preventative for it, and you may not give them a second thought. A common misconception people have about heartworm is that it's not a big deal. But it's a really serious and fatal disease if not treated! 

Heartworms aren't the tiny little worms you may imagine; they grow up to a foot in length! Heartworms are transmitted by mosquitos and can stick around for up to 7 years in dogs, and with each bite from an infected mosquito, more larvae can be transmitted, leading the huge numbers of heartworms some dogs suffer. It's a vicious cycle.

Treating heartworm is not an easy process, because you have to kill not only the adult heartworms but the developing ones as well - it's not a simple one-day, one-dose treatment. A veterinarian will come up with a specific treatment schedule, but generally the dog will receive multiple doses of a strong drug over a two month period. Treatment can be an incredibly stressful and tiring period of time for the dog as the heartworms are breaking up and passing through the blood stream. Because of this, it is absolutely essential that the dog is kept calm and quiet and doesn't do anything to increase their heart rate. Increased heart rate through exercise, or other means, increases the potential for serious complications.

 

Treating heartworm is not just complicated; it's incredibly expensive. Through your local vet, costs are often at least a thousand dollars, and sometimes, it can be much more than that! CDR, however doesn't shy away from saving heartworm positive dogs because of this potential cost - it's estimated that 30% of our dogs are (or were) heartworm positive. To manage treatment costs CDR has, fortunately, established an amazing partnership with the Humane Society of Charles County who provides treatment to all our dogs and only charges CDR for the medicine. Even with their gracious help, treating heartworm in CDR dogs is a significant investment and always ends up costing significantly more than the adoption fee.

 

With all that being said, CDR is committed to treating all the heartworm positive dogs while they are in foster care or once they are in their adoptive homes, and despite all the scary things about heartworm, there is no reason to be afraid of a heartworm positive status when considering adopting a dog. For all the facts and figures about heartworm in dogs, once it's caught and treated, your dog should be able to live a healthy and happy life with few if any restrictions.  And City Dogs Rescue is there to help every step of the way.

 

Many adopters report that the heartworm treatment period is a great time to bond with their dog. Since activity has to be so limited during treatment, dogs need other forms of stimulation to keep them engaged but also to tire them out, which involves owners being very actively involved in mentally stimulating the dog and developing a deeper bond with their dog. After treatment, many adopters have also found that their dogs' energy increases, likely a result of the dog feeling healthy again.

 

While heartworm is terrible; it's also highly preventable. It's so easy to keep a dog from getting heartworm - just give them their monthly heartworm preventative. You purchase it at your vet and the dog takes it orally each month, and often thinks it's a treat! Easy as pie!  

 

Contributors: Meg Goswami and Eve Kager  

Leash Safety - Preventing Escape

You hear about it all the time: dogs getting loose because of careless mistakes made by their owners or fosters. Escape incidents include: a child opens the door and the dog escapes; getting out of the fence, either by it being left open or a dog digs under; a child walking a dog unsupervised and letting go of the lease because they are too small to handle it, or just dropping the leash and the dog gets loose; using a foot to hold the leash down while picking up waste; a contractor leaves a door open while working in your house. We realize these are all accidents, but one should take extra precaution to keep the dog from getting loose. Some ways to help prevent escape are:

  1. Having childproof locks on the doors, so they can't open the door.
  2. Making sure the child is supervised when handling the dog.
  3. Making sure the fence is dog-proof, so they can't dig under the fence, and keeping it locked and closed.
  4. Supervising your dog even when in a fenced-in area.
  5. Always keeping the leash wrapped around your wrist.
  6. Making sure your dog's collar and harness are sufficiently tight to prevent escape.
  7. Paying careful attention when contractors or housekeepers are working in your house.  Consider keeping your dog in a crate or in a enclosed room during this time.

Retractable leashes aren't the best to use because one hard pull, and your child, or you, can accidentally let go. Retractable leashes have also been known to tangle and cause injury to people an other animals. The CDR-preferred leash is a standard six-foot leash with a handle that the owner can wrap around their wrist and hand. An escape can result in serious or fatal injury to your dog and will cause you unnecessary anguish.  Many escapes can be avoided easily, so please keep your dogs safe!   

 

We have resources available for you if your dog does get loose. See our website for more details HERE.

Contributor: Hailey Emerson

Recent Articles About CDR
The Washington Post:  "City Dogs Rescue Gives Abandoned Pups a Second Chance"

Washingtonian:  "How Facebook Saved 700 dogs"
Over 950 Adoptions!
City Dogs Rescue just celebrated its 968th adoption! Lucky number 968 is Jazz, one of Sarah's hound puppies from Smyth County, VA. Jazz now goes by the name Ramen and he lives in Bowie, MD with Rob, Keith, and canine brother Brick. All but 2 of Ramen's 10 litter mates have been adopted.

 

Ethan Katz Booster Shirts Now Available in Long Sleeve and Hoodies 
Junior fundraiser extraordinaire Ethan Katz has raised thousands of dollars for City Dogs Rescue over the past few months. When asked what he wanted for his 9th birthday a few months ago, Ethan just wanted to save dogs, and save dogs he did. He designed a T-shirt through Booster.com and sold so many shirts, that he was able to save almost 30 dogs from death row. Ethan's story made the national news and he even got featured on Good Morning America in July! Ethan is still selling shirts and now they are available in long sleeve and hoodie sweatshirts for the fall weather. Order your shirt or sweatshirt HERE.  More info on  ETHAN.

Don't Forget to Vote!  

Please vote to acknowledge our 
wonderful LGBT fosters, adopters, donors, and volunteers who help us save so many dogs! Voting is open to everyone and it just takes a few seconds.  City Dogs Rescue, City Dogs Daycare and Jade Fitness (our CDR Prom sponsor) have been nominated into the Top 5 in the "Best of Gay DC 2014" for the Best Non-Profit (Rescue), Best LGBT-Owned Business (Daycare), Best Pet Business (Daycare), and Best Fitness or Workout Spot (Jade Fitness). Please vote for us daily though October 3. Thanks!
VOTE HERE
Give Via the CFC Program
Are you a Federal employee? You can now give to CDR through the Combined Federal Campaign. Join our CFC Facebook Page to find out about events and details
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Walk Your Dog, Raise Money for CDR 
You can raise money for City Dogs Rescue just by walking your dog. How? Just download the WoofTrax
app for iPhone or Android, choose City Dogs Rescue as your shelter/rescue and be sure to track your miles whenever you are out walking. You can even use it while biking, running, or on your scooter. So get outside and help save some dogs! See wooftrax.com for more information.
TD Bank Affinity Program 

Do you have an existing bank account at TD Bank or want to open one?  TD Bank will make an annual contribution to CDR based on the activity of all of our  participating members' TD Bank accounts.  To learn more about how you can register your account to benefit CDR, please click HERE (and scroll to the bottom).
Try Spot-Shot and Finally Get a Good Picture of Your Dog 
Spot-Shot is a new app from our very own John Benedetto. It makes sounds for your dog to assist in taking the cutest photos! And 20% of proceeds go to CDR!  More info
HERE 
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Sincerely,

 



Your friends at City Dogs Rescue

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It's Back...Time to Order Thanksgiving Pies!!

9/25/2014

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 Now, here is a great deal to help two charities at once!  For EACH pie you buy from Food and Friends through the City Dogs Rescue Team "Pie Link", CDR will receive $20 in vet care credits at Friendship Hospital! 
 Food & Friends is a wonderful charity that provides meals to individuals with life-threatening illnesses.WhyThese pie sales are so important to us because many of our dogs have urgent medical needs that require the 24/7 vet coverage offered through Friendship  Hospital.

When
You can order starting today, OCTOBER 1st!!!

Goal
Our goal this year is to sell 500 pies. Last year, CDR supporters sold 471 pies and raised $11,700 for CDR!

Where/How 
Order Delicious Pies Here

Pies can be picked up on Tuesday, Nov. 25th at any one of 35+ locations throughout DC, Maryland, and Virginia.  

BUT...I hate pies / I'm on a diet / I don't live in DC
There are 3 other ways you can help even if you do not want a pie for yourself.  Through the button above or by clicking HERE, you can order a pie to send to one of Food & Friends' clients or make a donation directly to Food & Friends.  You can also "Gift-a-Pie" to a friend (where your friend picks up the pie at the location of his/her choice) by clicking "Gift-a-Pie" under the "Buy Pies" tab and selecting "City Dogs Rescue" as your pie seller.  

Regardless of the option you choose, CDR will still
 receive $20 in vet credits for every $20 donated!

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A CDR Foster Story: Henry the Great Pyrenees

9/17/2014

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Henry recently joined the City Dogs Rescue family from Pickens County, SC. Pickens County, SC is a shelter that doesn't do public adoptions so owner surrenders face almost certain euthanasia. CDR Shelter Volunteers Pamela Nalley and Tiffany Moore informed our Pickens Shelter to Rescue team that two Great Pyrenees dogs found themselves at risk in the shelter.



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CDR Foster Henry and his sister Abby (recently adopted) lived in an outdoor pen for at least two years. Initial experiences like getting him into the car, into the kennel, leash walking, crating, and bathing were all a nightmare for Pam and Tiffany. After separation from his sister Abby, both of them gained independence right away and made significant progress in just a matter of days. After two days, he loved being inside. He learned to walk on the leash and enjoyed the exploration. After one week, he started doing much better in the crate. Pam learned quickly that he needs a second dog in his life because he needs leadership. A dog who has lived as a dog and not penned outside can teach Henry how to be a dog. It may sound strange but many of the dogs we get at CDR have been conditioned out of what it means to be a dog. They don't know what a family is or a regular meal or a toy. For dogs like Henry, the newness of being an indoor dog can cause anxiety. One of the most important things we've found with these cases is the significance of routine.

One thing that makes Henry's case a little tougher is his size. Pam said it wouldn't be as big a challenge if he was only 15 lbs. Luckily, Henry is a "big fluff love" who "loves other dogs, cats, and especially people." Abby has done well in her new home so our foster mom Leslie wanted to provide an update on Henry for those following along to their stories. Special thanks also to first foster mom Stacey Fischer.

Guest Blog by CDR Foster Leslie Forte
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An update for those of you following along at home - the story of Henry, the gorgeous Pyrenees.  Henry came to us several weeks ago when his loving foster, Stacey Kenah Fisher, was going out of town. "He's super easy and house-trained!" she said - my two favorite words when deciding to take in a new foster. He had done well at Stacey's house but was clearly an anxious dog. When we put him in my minivan to drive home, he quickly started looking for ways out of the car, hurling his 85 lb body against the windows while I was on the highway. THAT was fun! 

When we got him home he was a bundle of nerves, panting and pacing back and forth. He proceeded to throw his body against every (first floor) window and glass door that we had, even trying to escape through our wall-mounted TV which probably seemed like a window to him. He pulled several set of curtains out of the wall while trying to escape. For 24 hours, he did not sit or lay down at all, just paced and whined and panted. I think with all the stress of leaving his farm, changing foster homes, riding in transport and being separated from his sister Abby (fostered by Christi Oakley) that something just snapped in him and he couldn't take it anymore.

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He HATED the crate and had escaped it while on transport up to DC, so that wasn't an option for us. At one point I leashed him and tied it to my waist so I could try and get some sleep on the couch without him crashing out of the house through one of the windows. 5 min later he had chewed through the leash. I mean I know some boys don't like to be tied down, but seriously! If we left him alone for any period of time he would trash the place - rugs, kids toys that he took down from high shelves, clothing, purses, etc. He also would not eat a damn thing that we actually wanted him to eat. I didn't know what to do - we've had a lot of fosters, but never one like this boy.

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The crew at CDR was AMAZING, Kate Viar, Janine Castorina, Meredith Raimondi and the extraordinary Pamela Nalley were all so helpful and responsive with everything and offered to get a trainer out right away to have him assessed. So we rearranged our schedules and made sure someone was always home with him. 

 After a full day he did finally lay down and rest some. And slowly things got better bit by bit every day. We started to see this beautiful soul blossom and come out of his shell. He stopped panting, stopped pacing and leaned in for our love and affection instead of trying to run from us. He started eating after I began cooking for him and eventually allowed us to transition him back to just dry dog food. He stopped trying to push open the front door and just hung out in the front yard the two times he figured out how to unlatch the front door and knock it down. He just finally felt safe I guess.

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This week our nanny is out of town so we had been working on leaving him for extended periods of time. We hired a dogwalker to come in during the day but so far, he has been 100% A-OK alone finally, 5-6 hours at a time. No destruction or "presents"! He has become THE BEST dog - so sweet, so gentle and tolerant with the kids (even with a baby crawling on him and trying to eat his tail), gets along great with our other black labs, ignores other dogs on walks completely....I could go on and on. Just overall awesome! 

I so wish I could keep him but I don't think we can do 3 very large dogs full time with 4 kids, too! Anyone who adopts this boy will be soooo lucky! Henry is our sweet sweet gentle giant! Anyway, wanted to share since a lot of folks have asked me for an update on Henry. Thanks for all the support we've received with him!


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Leslie's Kindergartener considers Foster Dog Henry a part of the family.
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Kate Viar, CDR Shelter to Rescue Volunteer for Pickens, says of Leslie Forte, "I consider myself a very experienced foster, and I'm not sure I would have been able to weather what [Leslie] did with Henry...but I am so grateful that [she] did and came through the other end being able to appreciate Henry's finer qualities." 

Kate Viar, CDR Shelter to Rescue Volunteer for Pickens, explains Henry's background:

This dog never lived indoors before he was in the shelter. He never saw a TV before, which explains his confusion and hope that it presented an escape route. He never knew love until he met Pamela Nalley, Tiffany Moore, Stacey Kenah Fisher and Leslie Forte. He needed patience and understanding, but I know it was not an easy road for any of [them]. And with each transition, his anxiety grew.... It was a lot for any dog to go through in the span of a few weeks, but especially for a dog as sensitive as Henry. Henry has received multiple applications, but we know it will take a very special family to help him through another transition and continue his progress. We don't want to set him or his adoptive family up to fail, so we need to make sure he is placed in the best home for his needs and personality. We are so thankful to [Leslie] for fostering him and making him a part of [her] family.



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Here is Henry's adoption profile:

Dog Name: Henry
Suspected Breed(s): Great Pyrenees Mix
Gender: Male
Age: 2 years old
Weight: 84 lbs
Observations with Dogs: Good. Foster home has 2 large labs.
Observations with Cats: Good.
Observations with Kids: Good. Foster home has children aged 10 months, 5, 8 and 10 plus nanny's 2 year old. 
House Training Progress: Occasional accidents.
Crate Training Progress: Not a fan and is an escape artist, but he has not been destructive in his foster home once past the transition period.
Location: Foster home in the DC area.
Personality: Gentle, Quiet, Easygoing, Friendly, Loyal, Snuggler, Affectionate, Patient, Calm, Shy, Eager to please, Smart
Rescued From: Pickens County, SC


Additional Information: Henry is such a love bug. He is so calm and mellow. He is regal looking and has such a lovely temperament. He and his sister Abby (already adopted) were surrendered to a high-kill shelter for failing to herd goats and pigs.  They lived outside and never knew love.  Now Henry soaks up every ounce of love that is showered on him!

He is good with kids, not rambunctious, loves to snuggle and get attention, doesn't jump all over you and is just generally an easy dog to have around. He rarely barks.

Henry has difficulty dealing with transitions, so his new forever family will need to plan for an adjustment period of one to two weeks when he will be extremely anxious. Working with a trainer to help him through this transition will be a condition of his adoption.  He also needs to go to a home with another dog, which can help ease his anxiety and build his confidence.  He has settled into his foster home and is doing well, but change stresses him out.

He also needs a family who won't leave him for long periods of time initially, as he is anxious when his humans leave him.  Again, a trainer can help with this.

Henry is a wonderful, affectionate dog who is well worth the investment!!!

If you are interested in meeting Henry, please fill out an application!

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A Special Rescue: Jake the Mini-Doodle

9/17/2014

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City Dogs Rescue would like to welcome Jake, a 4 year old, 25 pound Golden Retriever/ Poodle mix (or “mini goldendoodle” as many would call this type of mix breed dog). If you're not familiar with the history, "doodle" mixes were initially created as a hypoallergenic service dog in the '80s. However, this commendable original purpose quickly disintegrated as puppy mills and backyard breeders began creating these mixes in mass with disastrous health and behavioral consequences as the demand grew.



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Sadly, Jake is an example of what has gone wrong with the "designer dog" craze. As a likely consequence of irresponsible breeding, Jake is a special needs pup. Recently, City Dogs Rescue saved him from a shelter in West Virginia.

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From what we're told, Jake was purchased from a "breeder" four years ago and suffers from epilepsy and a valgus deformity in his front legs. The latter causes his legs to turn out in a "flipper-like" fashion. Fortunately, Jake gets around just fine despite this orthopedic deformity. The shelter disclosed these issues prior to his rescue, but the severity was not clear until he went to his DC foster home. Unfortunately, Jake's seizures are not under control and we are working with a veterinary neurologist to find the perfect combination of medications for him. He is having seizure "clusters", some of a very long duration.

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 We are optimistic that we will be able to control his epilepsy with medication adjustments. Despite all that Jake is going through, all who have met him will attest that he's the sweetest, most happy-go-lucky pup that there is! We’ll update on Jake as we do our best to get him healthy. Jake will need a very special adopter. 

Jake and two other dogs from CDR are very sick and really need your help.

Please donate here:
http://www.youcaring.com/pet-expenses/please-help-our-sick-pups-/234497
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City Dogs & City Kitties
Rescue saves adoptable dogs and cats in overcrowded and high-kill shelters, where resources are severely limited. We offer a lifeline to as many of these wonderful pups and kitties as possible. 

City Dogs & City Kitties Rescue
1812 1/2 11th St NW
Washington, DC 20001


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We are not a shelter and do not accept animal surrenders at our location, nor do we have adoptable animals onsite. All of our adoptable animals are in private foster homes.


Due to  COVID-19 we have closed traditional office hours. Visit our contact page for information about foster supply pick up. 
City Dogs Rescue has federal tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, effective September 21, 2011.
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