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Diamond in the Rough: Little Lamb
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As we celebrate Spring, we want to celebrate a new beginning for one of our pups. Here is Little Lamb’s story, written by his foster Georgette:
This sad looking, visually impaired fellow was underweight, abandoned, and missing much of his coat exposing red, inflamed skin when he arrived at a shelter. How could he imagine that this was his lucky day and a new and wonderful journey was about to begin?
Little Lamb was able to de-stress in a foster home while getting necessary vetting, quality food, baths and meds to heal his skin. Feeling safe and loved, he put on weight, his coat grew in and his adorable little personality began to bloom. Yet life was about to get even better.
In only a few months this sweet pup went to his forever home to complete his transformation. His parents are an amazing couple who adore, pamper, and include him as a family member. Little Lamb goes on neighborhood walks, shopping and community adventures making new dog and human friends alike. He even spent a day working with his photographer mom and it turns out that Little Lamb has talent as a model! He is published in a recent issue of Brava Magazine!
This little diamond in the rough has turned into a superstar! Moral of the story: Don’t underestimate that pathetic looking, kind of ugly, special needs dog at the shelter. In fact, seek it out when looking for a special pet. That ugly duckling may very well turn out be an exceptional, beautiful swan if offered a little patience, care and love.
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Get ready for spring! BDRA is hosting a Spring Bulb Fundraiser with Three Rivers, April 1-24. You'll find countless bulbs, seeds, gardening accessories, and more! We will receive 50% of your purchase. The money will go back into our care of current foster dogs and future dogs being rescued.
Click here to start shopping.
GROUP CODE: 163DB6
Thanks for your support!
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You can support BDRA's efforts in many ways, from donating to volunteering to spreading the word. Every bit helps us save more dogs!
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BDRA adopters and volunteers recently said goodbye to these beloved dogs.
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 Einstein was adopted by his BDRA foster who said this about him: “I had to let him go to the rainbow bridge on Saturday. He was having accidents and couldn’t hold his urine. We tried bloodwork, antibiotics, diapers, pee pads, to no avail. On Thursday and Friday mornings, he began crying and couldn’t get his back legs under him. The boys (Walker, Kai, Ringo, Paddie, and Oreo) all seemed to pay their respects to him on Friday night, with each sitting by him (one at a time), sniffing him, and then quietly walking away. I have never seen dogs do that before. He was spoiled through this with pot roast, salmon, cheese, treats, you name it, he got it. He went peacefully with me massaging his face like he loved. My werewolf is gone.
I miss hearing his ‘fire alarm beep.’ My friend called it that. He would 'woof' this woof like a beep and she heard it over the phone. She asked me if I had to change my fire alarm batteries. I said, 'No, that’s Einstein letting me know it’s close to dinner time.' He did the same when it came to bedtime as well. I miss him so.”
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Lila was adopted by her BDRA foster in March 2015. her adopter writes: “My little girl Lila went in this morning to have her eyes removed. She did great through the first eye, but when they were almost done with the second her BP dropped. She still had a heartbeat so but wasn't oxygenating. They tried for about 45 mins before her they lost her pulse. Lila is with the angels now. I am in shock and never expected this. All I can think is that there was something else going on inside her tiny body that was too much. Godspeed my sweet little belly rub princess.”
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 There is very sad news about our former foster, Molly, adopted in July 2021. She had struggled with some health issues and had several health scares since she was adopted; it finally became too much for her and she died on February 3rd. Her wonderful family is heartbroken. She was the sweetest little dog.
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Charlie was adopted in October 2020. His adopter writes: “I am so sorry to let you know that we had to let Charlie (Wentworth) go. He’s been slowing down a bit, but we honestly thought he would be with us a few more years. A couple days ago, while keeping up his normal routines his respiratory rate picked up considerably. When it didn’t improve by evening, we took him to a 24 hour emergency vet hospital and discovered he had a significant heart murmur (it was mild in the past). Treatment would not be without side effects, and we were told it would only buy him a limited amount of time. So we opted to let him go, before things got worse.
He gave us so much with his adaptable, loving personality, and we are totally flattened. We know the tears will let up, but right now he is still everywhere in the house. We also know we’ve all been through this usually many times during our lives, but yet at some point we can open our hearts again. Thank you for the incredible privilege of allowing us to share our lives with Charlie.”
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 Making a paw print ornament is a family-friendly activity for a rainy spring day. You'll need:
• 1 cup salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup water
• Parchment paper or aluminum foil
• Straw/pen for punching a hole
Mix the salt, flour, and water in a bowl until it becomes firm. Knead the dough for 30 seconds and then cut individual circles with a cup. Press your pet's paw into the salt dough and use a straw to make a small hole at the top.
Bake at 200 degrees in the oven for 2-3 hours or until completely dry. Cool. Paint with chalk paint, acrylic paint or glitter as desired. Thread hole with decorative ribbon. Add name, year if desired.
Hang ornament out of reach of pets, as they are toxic if eaten.
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