tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45482084169837406052024-02-07T05:40:13.869-08:00Corgis and German ShepherdsWhere the Faerie Steeds always run Like the Wind! And the Shepherd stands as a watchful guardiankatie4444http://www.blogger.com/profile/07324777742895875926noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548208416983740605.post-19137116641224121872010-11-21T15:05:00.000-08:002010-11-23T10:06:37.821-08:00Natalie ears a JHD titleOn November 19th, a cold, wintery morning at 7:00am and the temp is 14 degrees above zero, we start out for Pine City, MN and Ellysian Farm. We are entered in two herding trials. When we entered it was not believed to be this cold. The farm is beautiful and quiet. Only the owners, Kim and Joe Schneider were out feeding stock, moving stock or making sure everything was in position for the herding trials today. The coffee was on, the wood stove was stoked and the smiles were in abundance.<br />
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As folks arrived, we all were anticipating what the day would be like. Would we qualify? For some of us, that was a Pass or Fail, at the level of testing we were at. The trial started at 8:30 am with a handlers meeting by the judge with the exhibitors for that class. The first judge was Canadian, her name was Tonya Wheeler. We were #6 in a class of 7 dogs competing for a leg, or qualified run. <br />
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The JHD means Junior Herding Dog. At this level, one enters the pasture with your dog on leash. I believe the pasture was 100' x 100'. You proceed to within 15' of the sheep or as close as you can without the sheep running away. With a German Shepherd, I can only come within 50' of the sheep, or they tell me we are too close by stomping their feet or moving away. We put our dog on a sit or down stay. We remove the leash. We walk calmly to our sheep and turn around to face the dog. The dog must remain in the stay position until the handler gives the command to move. My command to Natalie is "Steady Walk", we start walking with the sheep. The dog gets up and hopefully does not charge in and scatter the sheep. It is with anticipation that she herds them calmly. <br />
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The pattern has three panels that the sheep have to go through. It is your choice which panel you choose to start the course. Once you go through one panel you proceed through the other 2 panels. All 3 sheep do not need to go through each panel but it is nice if they do. Then you proceed to the pen where the handler puts the dog on a stay command. Ideally the dog is between the gate and the sheep. This part entails the dog holding the sheep off the gate so that the handler can open it to let the sheep go into the pen. Once the sheep go through the gate, the handler closes the gate with the dog is trotting slowly behind the sheep. Then the exercise is complete. It is a timed event and you have 10 minutes to complete the course. You need to do this same pattern 2 x under 2 different judges to get your title. It is a PASS or DID NOT PASS event.<br />
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Our first leg or run was really nice and calm. Since I had never penned sheep before, getting Natalie to sit between the gate and the sheep was a little difficult. I soon realized the sheep ended up behind the gate. Which meant when I opened the gate, the sheep had to go around me, in front of Natalie and go into the pen. It worked for us as I opened the gate and stepped back to allow the sheep to run around the gate and into the pen. Natalie did not move until I was closing the gate. <br />
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Tonya Wheeler wrote comments on my sheet "Very nice handling. Excellent!" She told me, "we looked like we were in harmony working towards the same goal and it was the way it should be done". My time was 2 minutes 5 seconds.<br />
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Our second leg or run was under Judge, James Bergert from Iowa. We walked calmly through the course. For the 2nd run we stopped the sheep about 2 or 3 fence posts away from the gate. I put Natalie on a sit stay, turned and walked to the pen. As I walking slowly to the pen I noticed the sheep were walking with me. I was surprised to see them at my side. I got to the gate and opened it. To my good fortune, Natalie was sitting and watching us, she never moved as I penned the sheep. As I was closing the gate I told Natalie to "walk up", which she did slowly. This was our 2nd leg or run and we were done. We qualified for our title. YEAH!!!. Natalie was awesome. The time was 2 minutes 1 second.<br />
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James comment on my sheet: "Nice dog". I thanked him for the visual of how to pen the sheep during the handlers meeting. James told me, "You did a really nice job and the two of you were very calm together".<br />
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All 7 JHD and 1 HCT competitors qualified.<br />
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The only part that was not positive was the temperature, which dropped to about zero with a windchill or lower, as the day went on. It was not just cold, it was freezing. We were at the farm, in the cold, from 8:30am until 4:00pm. At this time the awards were handed out and we all shared a wonderful potluck with Joe Schneiders' Beef Stew/Soup in their warm house.<br />
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Natalie and I returned home around 6:30pm.katie4444http://www.blogger.com/profile/07324777742895875926noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548208416983740605.post-79795948769094536462010-07-18T19:59:00.000-07:002010-11-23T10:07:03.587-08:00Nolan earns his HCT Title<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLPTs758GQzmU-WS4aQ7KX4EcGHXX-XhnQWXV9KX28Opyky1y6u0KlOndz-bs11mC3v4g8HLXRd6L7pGV5I2QqDJIv0MaerQV43FVXFGI0ctemqxlBeK1hatPmkkjVmzTBDF0In3iT8_6D/s1600/Nolan+herding+HCT+-+Title+AHBA+3.28.10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLPTs758GQzmU-WS4aQ7KX4EcGHXX-XhnQWXV9KX28Opyky1y6u0KlOndz-bs11mC3v4g8HLXRd6L7pGV5I2QqDJIv0MaerQV43FVXFGI0ctemqxlBeK1hatPmkkjVmzTBDF0In3iT8_6D/s320/Nolan+herding+HCT+-+Title+AHBA+3.28.10.jpg" /></a></div>On March 28, 2010 Nolan earned his HCT-Herding Capabitlity Test title Under Judge Rebecca Bechman at Kim Schneider's Farm. Nolan now is Mari's Little Man AHBA-HCT.<br />
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For a dog that was "checking out" of life 2 years ago he has found something that gives him Quality of Life. He was one of the original CastAways that came from an Ottumwa IA puppy mill. The conditions were so deplorable the local officials who raided the puppy mill had to wear full body suits and gas masks. The dogs were in wire cages with holes in the floor. They never walked on a flat surface, the ground or grass. They never saw the outside world or had human contact. His ears have pieces missing and his face and eyes are scared from his battles. The dogs were raised 10 per cage. Nolan had to fight for everything and had almost given up on life IE: checking out of life"". <br />
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Two years later Nolan is doing what he loves - herding sheep - he has the natural ability for it - all at the young age of nine. Once so shy he hid behind me when meeting a stranger, Nolan can be seen approaching people by touching their leg with his nose. He wants people to pet him. We love you Nolan-way to go.katie4444http://www.blogger.com/profile/07324777742895875926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548208416983740605.post-68658666704780999272010-01-03T01:31:00.001-08:002010-11-23T10:07:22.666-08:00A Bed of Her Own<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW4LHr4vE8wMRgBq2M-eawONsveX-Ovj6unyH_9hDfiC2YrKKD9EaaZiX3v2IYFG7qzSc2JqLSs7AHGiji2El9ddHHN0OpPeJlB7qxhmePlHYcxx2HtoDWTri2s6dF1kMQUSWN9ID6xVky/s1600-h/129.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422444414288981730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW4LHr4vE8wMRgBq2M-eawONsveX-Ovj6unyH_9hDfiC2YrKKD9EaaZiX3v2IYFG7qzSc2JqLSs7AHGiji2El9ddHHN0OpPeJlB7qxhmePlHYcxx2HtoDWTri2s6dF1kMQUSWN9ID6xVky/s200/129.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 150px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 200px;" /></a>I think I will sit on it this way, maybe I will fit better and Mom will get the idea to get me a bed of my own<br />
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Natalie thinks it is only fair to have a Wrought Iron Doggie Bed. Since it is not being used by Ms Ghillie why not sit on itkatie4444http://www.blogger.com/profile/07324777742895875926noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548208416983740605.post-8551088760334276682010-01-02T06:23:00.000-08:002010-11-23T10:07:45.753-08:00Friends - Holiday Cheer 2009<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXfbiO9lHx6e8X3nHmgGKVRELBgdZvamjOtmkeCM3jNmn2DIu_UPQvXsY_DkQk5vuK2i4QgT_MhkzqIhOuNv79Sq8LYLrtXBW-RpF-b15ZmHZ9iT_cChdbkp2UH5CnsVH29jVZJIZFi2mB/s1600-h/159.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422148676273749810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXfbiO9lHx6e8X3nHmgGKVRELBgdZvamjOtmkeCM3jNmn2DIu_UPQvXsY_DkQk5vuK2i4QgT_MhkzqIhOuNv79Sq8LYLrtXBW-RpF-b15ZmHZ9iT_cChdbkp2UH5CnsVH29jVZJIZFi2mB/s200/159.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 150px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 200px;" /></a><br />
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Friends come over to share some Holiday Cheer. This of course included their 4 legged companions. Cinda, Carol and Lois all enjoyed a wonderfu<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJCt2puhqPSZO8LXMqCHjbNUBdoOuNxOfkq7oIRjjqrq_8XTJkfx0G7Ea0UubkSdauqGOpKAPxRE2B_p0Y1kRXxRAx2uZPCJw747kgKUT3nFwgXK8OSughEX_rgO1WbGbanOrzsb6p4zyx/s1600-h/158.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422148413563332418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJCt2puhqPSZO8LXMqCHjbNUBdoOuNxOfkq7oIRjjqrq_8XTJkfx0G7Ea0UubkSdauqGOpKAPxRE2B_p0Y1kRXxRAx2uZPCJw747kgKUT3nFwgXK8OSughEX_rgO1WbGbanOrzsb6p4zyx/s200/158.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 150px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 200px;" /></a>l potluck holiday meal.katie4444http://www.blogger.com/profile/07324777742895875926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548208416983740605.post-40013804456817570612010-01-01T20:38:00.000-08:002010-11-23T10:08:10.409-08:00Winter 2009<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0KfqmgeSC05-sL8WwE4Jvola21513AWDcpjPPayTFjpr1n2xaEkiQQ-W_f5QzaAwIETAaHKEKvfGmFurEGPLKMvB3Z1oNO-82x22EiqXpE2cvhyphenhyphenlbGob3smpCDypCW3NOFcHaVZlN97MQ/s1600-h/152.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421997971149866770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0KfqmgeSC05-sL8WwE4Jvola21513AWDcpjPPayTFjpr1n2xaEkiQQ-W_f5QzaAwIETAaHKEKvfGmFurEGPLKMvB3Z1oNO-82x22EiqXpE2cvhyphenhyphenlbGob3smpCDypCW3NOFcHaVZlN97MQ/s200/152.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 150px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 200px;" /></a><br />
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Minnesota and the Midwest have been hit with 2 to 3 feet of snow. My yard is only part of it. My vehicles were buried one morningkatie4444http://www.blogger.com/profile/07324777742895875926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548208416983740605.post-63417600582936419902009-12-07T03:14:00.000-08:002010-11-23T10:08:35.548-08:00The name of my rescue has changedAs I have down sized in the number of dogs I personally own and no longer breed German Shepherds I thought I wanted to only rescue Corgis & Corgi Mixes but my love of the German Shepherd Dog is too strong. Due to tough economic times, three German Shepherd Dogs have been surrendered to rescue.<br />
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So it is with LOVE that I have changed the name of my rescue to include the breed that won my heart over 40 years ago. For anyone who has owned a German Shepherd Dog, you know they are your best friend, heart dog, loving, intelligent, kind, funny, regal and so much more.<br />
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My goal, when I began raising the German Shepherd Dogs was to start a line that was healthy, intelligent, balanced in structure and the best temperament anyone could want. I have placed puppies and dogs with families, individuals, young folks and older folks. Over the years I often heard "Your temperament is the best we could find". Even though I have no children of my own, I have managed to socialize my puppies and dogs to fit into any type of home.<br />
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Over the years folks have returned to purchase/adopt a 2nd, 3rd or even 4th dog which paid me the highest compliment a breeder could receive. To go from breeding to doing rescue seems like the right path at this time of my life.<br />
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Two of the three German Shepherd Dogs I have taken in as foster Shepherds have been adopted to previous adopters homes. Thank you for giving these dogs a Forever Home.katie4444http://www.blogger.com/profile/07324777742895875926noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548208416983740605.post-5808629972774062642009-12-06T17:21:00.000-08:002010-11-23T10:05:54.273-08:00Pilots N Paws saving dogs<h3 class="GenericStory_Message" ft="{"type":"msg"}"><a class="GenericStory_Name" href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1162114153&ref=nf" onclick="'ft(">Pilots N Paws</a> Exciting things on the horizon us! Michael Samstag has been filming our flights for over a year now we look forward to seeing "Tails in flight"</h3><div class="UIStoryAttachment" ft="{"type":"attach"}"><div class="UIStoryAttachment_Media UIStoryAttachment_MediaSingle" ft="{"type":"media"}"><div class="UIMediaItem"><div class="share_media"><div class="swfvideo"><div class="extra"><div class="video_extra" id="so_194965032431_4b1c56c17047e10661e76_holder"><a class="video_extra_anchor" href="" onclick="if(!window.loaded){CSS.addClass(this, 'loading');}wait_for_load(this, event, function() { so_194965032431_4b1c56c17047e10661e76.write('so_194965032431_4b1c56c17047e10661e76_holder');share_play_video('194965032431', 'so_194965032431_4b1c56c17047e10661e76');CSS.addClass($("div_story_51972504_194965032431"), "UIStory_Open");; }); return false;" title="Click to play video"></a><br />
<div class="video_thumb"><span class="thumb"><img alt="" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=3795f334fb3e474f6a37f903bfd95324&url=http%3A%2F%2Fa.images.blip.tv%2FMsamstag-TailsInFlightTVTrailer299.png&w=90&h=90" width="90" /></span><span class="play"><img alt="" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=3795f334fb3e474f6a37f903bfd95324&url=http%3A%2F%2Fa.images.blip.tv%2FMsamstag-TailsInFlightTVTrailer299.png&w=90&h=90" width="90" /></span><img alt="" class="decoy" src="http://external.ak.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=3795f334fb3e474f6a37f903bfd95324&url=http%3A%2F%2Fa.images.blip.tv%2FMsamstag-TailsInFlightTVTrailer299.png&w=90&h=90" width="90" /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="UIStoryAttachment_Info"><div class="UIStoryAttachment_Title">Tails in Flight TV Trailer </div><div class="UIStoryAttachment_Caption"></div><div class="UIStoryAttachment_Copy">There are over 400 million dogs in the world, each deserving a loving family and home. But not every dog is so lucky. Every day, tens of thousands of dogs and puppies are lost or abandoned. They are destined to be one of the 4 to 6 million animals euthanized every year in the U.S.<br />
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That ís where heroes from above step in. Pilots who donate their time, planes, and fuel to rescue dogs and transport them quickly and comfortably across the many miles to their new life.<br />
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The story of Tales In Flight follows the incredible journey these dogs take, from their tragic starts in life to their amazing transformations when they reach their new homes. It also tells the story of the very special people that realize how amazing these creatures are and go above and beyond to save lives.<br />
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The dogs shown in this film were rescued by Pilots N Paws. Please visit their website and donate money or just buy some merchandise to support their cause. <a href="http://pilotsnpaws.org/" target="_blank">http://pilotsnpaws.org/</a></div></div></div>katie4444http://www.blogger.com/profile/07324777742895875926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548208416983740605.post-8498045697445732852009-08-01T14:34:00.000-07:002009-08-05T19:36:10.497-07:00Ghillie makes her 100th Therapy Dog Visit<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHFcitzqmcFnIgeHi7qcDGuxfBKWk81Y3Z82qI9aVVU5WQ4CXrtJ2dErestquZ2VR2ockZvxBK1mkJk1tga0r7QlnpcAnIDqcY8ra14oLKMvYwXdY3tAxHh_DdKkXJBx0K98mEdiTlng2h/s1600-h/2008+Kathy+Ghillie+TDI.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366531645554555170" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; float: right; width: 150px; height: 200px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHFcitzqmcFnIgeHi7qcDGuxfBKWk81Y3Z82qI9aVVU5WQ4CXrtJ2dErestquZ2VR2ockZvxBK1mkJk1tga0r7QlnpcAnIDqcY8ra14oLKMvYwXdY3tAxHh_DdKkXJBx0K98mEdiTlng2h/s200/2008+Kathy+Ghillie+TDI.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div>August 1, 2009 Ms Ghillie, who is 11 years old and my first adopted foster Corgi made her 100th visit at a nursing home/assisted living facility. She is an amazing little Corgi that has transformed into a wonderful pet, companion and a therapy dog. Ghillie has been making therapy dog visits since August 30, 2008. I am proud of my little girl who won my heart 6 1/2 years ago.<br /><br />Thank you Lynn Stoltzman for putting me in touch with Ellyce Thompson. Ellyce was fostering Ghillie and could not continue taking care of her as she was having knee surgery. ForPaws Corgi Rescue wanted a quiet home where she could heal and have a chance at becoming a real Corgi.<br /><br />After inquiring what was involved in a Foster Home for a dog, I decided to give it a try. Immediately I was hooked on this little dog. She waltzed into my life and never left!<br /><br />Ghillie's new family had one Pembroke Welsh Corgi named Little John who was 3 1/2 yrs old. The other family members were German Shepherd Dogs. There was Mr Hoover, Emmy, Annie, Tifany and Zack(shown in the photo next to Kathy). They became her mentors and helped in her healing through the years.<br /><br />Ghillie was so shy that when you looked at her, she bolted away. My heart strings were pulled as I fell in love with her. Over the years, she went everywhere I went and attended every dog function there was. Whether it was a Conformation Dog Show, Rally Trial, Obedience Trial, Herding Class or the Conformation Class I taught weekly for over 3 years, Ghillie was there. In fact, once I announced I was adopting her, everyone gave me a blank look. They had assumed she was mine all this time!!<br /><br />Now 6 1/2 years later, she is an incredible good judge of character. She is calm, relaxed, happy to sit or lie quietly beside the people we visit. She smiles all the time and is one happy CORGI.</div></div>katie4444http://www.blogger.com/profile/07324777742895875926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548208416983740605.post-1801041984948736562009-07-18T16:40:00.000-07:002009-07-18T16:43:59.229-07:00Reba's got a New Home!<div style="text-align: center;">We're very pleased to announce that our beautiful Reba has been adopted! She will soon be going to her wonderful new home!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#9999FF;">Congratulations Reba!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#9999FF;">We couldn't be happier for you</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#9999FF;">!</span></div>katie4444http://www.blogger.com/profile/07324777742895875926noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548208416983740605.post-7107089003264548312009-07-06T13:26:00.001-07:002009-07-12T00:16:12.255-07:00Meet Reba!<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Welcome Reba!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ116DxSNFUS3FOYJNU_jjiGjBx9oJkOD5_n1zqQsElrB6KvKEnrj-HPmZq2-CJvjLfj5dakn1FvgDc3Ha1VREJtNbLyA5zEQ-DBnDgMtx1_SK9fGXA7gERneTinaXGx8H0RUlqFDuI9Zp/s1600-h/BHT-2_Reba.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 368px; height: 284px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ116DxSNFUS3FOYJNU_jjiGjBx9oJkOD5_n1zqQsElrB6KvKEnrj-HPmZq2-CJvjLfj5dakn1FvgDc3Ha1VREJtNbLyA5zEQ-DBnDgMtx1_SK9fGXA7gERneTinaXGx8H0RUlqFDuI9Zp/s400/BHT-2_Reba.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355446396476106834" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;">This gorgeous girl is 2 years old, and mother to the litter of puppies that just joined us in rescue. Reba is also in foster care and ready for her new Forever Home. We will be evaluating her too and she will be available through <a href="http://faerielandrescue.blogspot.com/">FaerieLand Corgi Rescue</a>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Reba belonged to a breeder who experienced a change in life circumstances and had to move suddenly. She didn't have time to place this litter, or the mother, which is why these dogs ended up in Corgi Rescue with us.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The puppies are 16.5 weeks old now. Since their mother is a famous country vocalist, we figured the pups should have similiarly famous status. To learn more about Willie, Johnny, Patsy...well, you get the idea, visit <a href="http://www.forpaws.org/adopt/index.html">ForPaws Corgi Rescue</a> and see individual puppy pictures on the <a href="http://4thedogz.blogspot.com/">ForPaws Blog</a>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>katie4444http://www.blogger.com/profile/07324777742895875926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548208416983740605.post-80205106944276722402009-07-05T20:43:00.000-07:002010-07-17T14:39:38.930-07:00FaerieLand Corgi & Shepherd Rescue is Born<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ccffff;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Starting out with a brand new blog and a brand new Corgi Rescue!</span></span></span></div><div><br />
</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikIW6f19Ry1EH4lvkH5YG-E2pI1rLvr3eYxn3Ea85mLj-U648c7YCvxDrJ_6tLpIuRXxOelUMW0hYjxGoeiMizbQkA-e-9AW1D4zPGNGrMtcRYp_K2Qvw_sz7s3RffrTZCgPDaaie4hz3S/s1600-h/Ghillie_Snow3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355234499915461682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikIW6f19Ry1EH4lvkH5YG-E2pI1rLvr3eYxn3Ea85mLj-U648c7YCvxDrJ_6tLpIuRXxOelUMW0hYjxGoeiMizbQkA-e-9AW1D4zPGNGrMtcRYp_K2Qvw_sz7s3RffrTZCgPDaaie4hz3S/s400/Ghillie_Snow3.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 151px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 347px;" /></a><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">After fostering Corgis and Corgi mixes for several years, I am ready to start working under my own rescue name, FaerieLand Corgi Rescue. Miss Ghillie, my first rescue corgi, was a big inspiration behind the work I've done.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Here are some of the most recent foster kids. A two-year-old female Pembroke, and her five puppies, age 16.5 weeks, joined me this weekend. They'll be evaluated for a bit and ultimately we will find homes for them via <a href="http://forpaws.org/">Forpaws Corgi Rescue</a>. I will be fostering for a fellow-rescuer in this case.</div></div>katie4444http://www.blogger.com/profile/07324777742895875926noreply@blogger.com2