Happy Tails

 

Diasy

This is Daisy. She came to us just after Christmas of '25. Her and 10 puppies. Every once in a great while a Great dog comes along, she was one of them.The first couple of weeks were tough to say the least. Not house broke nursing puppies and her own little personality quirks. Those that don't know me tend to think I'm a hard ass. Those that do really know me now my softer side Border line goofy sometimes. One thing is certain my love for animals. Being a foster we see Alot of dogs mainly puppies come through our farm.

   Daisys personality and demeanor was one of a pure soul. She never showed aggression or a mean streak towards any other living thing. She was just an Awesome dog. I knew from 3 weeks In she needed a good home. Today she found one in an old friend of mine.Doug Hansen. Yes I hand picked her new home that my right as a foster. It's not easy especially when the critter bonds with you and goes everywhere when I could take her. Being foster is very rewarding seeing the joy and happiness in a person's face when they connect with that animal. Doug lost his dog last year and ironically Daisy is the spitting image of his lost dog. They say the one you lost sends another to replace themselves from heaven. This is why we do what we do. One soul get to console the other. We just need to be patient And yes the onion ninjas got to me writing this.
Daisys adventure in life will continue with Doug and Fran now

Louie

Louie was adopted from Helping Hands in April 2023. Now he’s bringing joy to children as he’s training to become a certified therapy dog through Snake River 4 Paws! Good boy, Louie!

Mrs. Sellers brought her rescue dog, Louie, who is currently in training to become a certified therapy dog! Therapy dogs provide emotional and physical comfort to people in various settings, offering a calming presence and companionship. Therapy dogs play a vital role in places like hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and crisis situations, helping to ease stress and lift spirits.

Louie, with his friendly and gentle nature, brought so much joy to the students on the last day of school. It was truly heartwarming to see him spread happiness to whomever he came in contact with. A huge thank you to Mrs. Sellers and Louie for sharing their special  bond with us.

Clearwater County Cat Show

 

Nothing brightens our day like a happy ending for one of our adopted animals! This young girl and her cat, Clover (adopted in May), took blue ribbons in quality, fitting and showing, obedience, costume and cage contest in the Clearwater County Cat Show. How great is that! We know this pair will have many happy tales!!

 

 

 

 

We have made animal rescue way too convenient for everybody except the people actually doing the rescuing.

Found a dog?
“Call a rescue.”
Moving and can’t take your pets?
“Call a rescue.”
Had a litter you didn’t plan for?
“Call a rescue.”
Dog needs training you never bothered to do?
“Call a rescue.”
Cat had kittens because nobody got her spayed?
“Call a rescue.”
And if the rescue says they’re full?
Suddenly they’re the asshole.
Somewhere along the way, “rescue” stopped meaning people helping animals in bad situations and started meaning an unlimited cleanup service for everybody else’s decisions.
Except rescue isnt unlimited.
There are limited fosters.
Limited money.
Limited space.
Limited hours in the day.
And very tired people on the other end of that phone.
Rescue absolutely matters.
But so does personal responsibility before rescue becomes necessary.
That’s the conversation we need to start having.

MEET PRINCESS SOPHIE!

We rescued Sophie at approximately 13 weeks of age on Saturday September 2, 2023.  She was born on June 3, 2023 into a messy Cat Hoarding situation.  When she was rescued by the wonderful volunteers with Helping Hands Rescue, she was a mess.  She had an upper respiratory infection, loaded with fleas, and had ringworm and was very shy and scared. 

When I saw her at Helping Hands adoption event, she was in a cage with a couple other siblings, and was this adorable long haired tabby cat.  Past experience has always shown me that Tabbies are usually very loving and gentle cats.  At least that has always been my experiences with them.  And she lived up to that. I picked her up, held her, and she snuggled down, and I knew, she was the one for me.

After the paper work, Sophie came home.  I already had a kitten that was just a year old.  A bottle-fed baby I rescued from IARN, named Jazzy from another horrible cat hoarding situation.  I also had a dog, Luna, whom I had rescued on Mother’s Day of 2020, soon after moving to the LC Valley.  Luna was rescued from IARN as well.  A gentle, sensitive soul.

Soph, as we call her, came into our house as if she had lived there from birth.  She was not skittish, afraid, and walked right up to Jazzy, who quickly proceeded to back away, as he had never seen another cat, ever.  She walked up to him, and immediately smacked him with her paw.  He ran of course, and she was right behind him to play.  He did not know how to kitten…but, Soph has been so good for him.  She has taught him how to run and play and act like a kitten.  Luna, who was use to Jazzy, but now had to contend with the little princess Sophie.  Luna took her all of this in stride.

She looks like she could have a bit of Maine Coon in her DNA and definitely American Ringtail, due to the way she holds her tail curled up over her back.  She is playful, inquisitive, and loves to be with me where ever I am.  She comes and sits on the dryer when I load laundry into the washer, or on the desk when I pay bills.  She just likes to be near you.

She has been a delight to have, and I could have a dozen, Sophie’s.  We love her to pieces, as we do our Luna and Jazzy.  Thank you, Helping Hands, for all that you do for these animals that have been abused, neglected and for giving them hope and a home until they find their fur-ever homes.