Hi Everyone: Just wanted to let you all know that the babies did real well at the airport. Hazel acted like she was on a great adventure, though she didn't like the crate too much and was all too happy to get out for a bathroom break. Wally and Wilbur were a little more timid. Shaking - just not sure what was going on and all the strange sights and smells. Once out of their crates though they were their usual selves and so full of kisses & hugs. They all did real well, and all settled down once …

Kim, Darcie and the pups will have a long day ahead of them today and won’t have access to the internet so I thought I would do a Blog entry on their behalf.

Kim and Darcie were at the shelter at 3:15 AM this morning getting the dogs ready for the 10:00 flight. After a 5½ hour flight, they will arrive in Seattle and it will take them another 7-9 hours before they arrive in Victoria.


Good luck on your voyage home Kim and Darcie and many thanks to all the wonderful people in Alabama for your hospitality and taking such good care of them while they were there.

-Dog Bless Webmaster

We had a wonderful day at the shelter. We readied the crates for the journey tomorrow and had a great time with the volunteers who work so hard for the dogs at K911. 12 dogs will be making the trip north with us tomorrow and we are just so thrilled to be able to find them wonderful homes in Victoria.






After a magnificent pot luck lunch Darcie shared her knowledge with the rescue workers on how to handle common behavioural issues with shelter dogs and things they can do to make the animals more adoptable. It was well received and I think we all learned something!







After lunch we managed to have an impromptu birthday party for Loraine and the volunteers in Shadow's Rest which is well under construction thanks to the generosity of so many dog lovers

We had a wonderful opportunity to meet Rea Cord and her staff at Elmore County Humane Society in Wetumpka. They try so hard to save the animals but the numbers are overwhelming. They have drop cages outside the shelter and often they find many dogs in there when they arrive... people just abandon their pets. It's better at least then leaving them on the side of the road. We saw several very sad sights of dogs dead on the road or running wild. One had puppies as she was obviously lactating but Patti couldn't catch her.

The good news is that we rescued two wonderful dogs from Elmore County, Veni and Sherri who had been there far too long. They were scared and nervous but totally made themselves at home after a bath and some good food. Sherri is sponsored by Arlene Urness and she will make someone a very proud owner. both are loving and sweet and so deserving of a ticket to Canada




Sherri getting a little lap time with Miss Darcie (as she's known here)





Aunty Patti gives her a bath and a trim


Both dogs are just wonderful. It was only two in a shelter of so many deserving little ones but we did save two great dogs...

Hello everyone. Apologies for not posting more on the blog, it's not always easy to have access to the internet and upload is very slow. will try to post some pictures later on today.

We visited the wonderful Rea Cord at Elmore county shelter and rescued Veni and Sherry. Veni is a little lab mix and is as sweet as can be. Sherry is a tiny 8lb terrier girl who has made herself at home in anyone's lap. Both very precious pups.

we will be getting the remaining dogs ready for their trip tomorrow and setting up crates in the van. I can't believe the we have been here 5 days already, we've had just such a splendid time.

will post more on our trip later on today.

Daisy Mae is coming home ot Canada also. Sweet girl, she's a mini retriever. short legs, will not be a big dog, still a puppy



GiGi the great dane. Was horribly abused, her legs show the scars of chains. and chronic infections. the most loving and majestic dog. Will take a while to heal from the abuse but is in Larry's loving hands.




Feeding time, everyone follows the tractor!

today I went to Lake Martin shelter and met with the staff. the shelter was pretty full despite the fact that they euthanized 36 animals yesterday afternoon. I'm glad we went on a wednesday as Tuesdays and Thursdays are euth days. Intake so far for November was 70 animals.

Bambi guarding the food






The dog barn

We are on our way! We made the ferry and hit the border just after 7 p.m. The guard didn't know what to make of us... we had over 20 dog crates in the van. He just shook his head and waved us through. We've made it to the hotel and am looking forward to the 5 a.m. wake up call ugh... so far so good

We had a wonderful hike and missed the rain!

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Wow, look who had his raincoat signed by Cesar Millan. Former homeless California dude, Pete Pedro, looking sooo stylish.

We decided to dine in instead of heading out to a restaurant. There were many who were grateful!

It was a wonderful fall day and we met at the lake with Tonya and two of our puppies, Domino and Dott. They had a wonderful time exploring the forest and were eager to greet everyone who they came into contact with. We had to chase after them a couple of times as they decided to follow other packs but eventually they got the hang of it and they were just terrific.

We have lots of applications for the pups and Domino has gone to his new home tonight. Wonderful people who have horses and are incredibly active and dog savvy. They know the breed and they're up for the challenge. Other pups will likely be in their new homes in short order.

Tonya is doing very well and just loves Johanne already (thank you for fostering her Johanne and giving her this chance) She's really coming out of her shell and did so well on our walk. So proud of you Tonya..

here's some pics from today

Saturday, October 9, 2010 It was a gray and overcast October morning as we set sail on the 7:00 AM ferry (Spirit of Vancouver Island) from Victoria to Vancouver.Since it was the Canadian Thanksgiving ...

see pics of our pups with their new families... Fancy with her new family.... looking forward to hanging out with the girls!Elvis' new home with a wonderful view of the water!Elvis relaxing with...

see pics of our pups with their new families... Fancy with her new family.... looking forward to hanging out with the girls!Elvis' new home with a wonderful view of the water!Elvis relaxing with...

Well all puppies are doing just great and having fun playing with one another.. some have gone to their new homes and others are waiting for their day to arrive..Sable takes time to smell the flower...

Well all puppies are doing just great and having fun playing with one another.. some have gone to their new homes and others are waiting for their day to arrive..Sable takes time to smell the flower...

It was the first day of rain we had in weeks but we weren't deterred as we lined up for the ferry at 5 a.m. (ouch) to head to Port Angeles. The trip was greatThe drive was beautiful and enjoyable -...

It was the first day of rain we had in weeks but we weren't deterred as we lined up for the ferry at 5 a.m. (ouch) to head to Port Angeles. The trip was greatThe drive was beautiful and enjoyable -...