Good Dogs Love Woofstock!

With our dogs and volunteers, we took a step back in time to Woofstock. As the culminating event for Tennessee’s Week for the Animals, Woofstock always promises great fun with like-minded rescuers and doggies. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves last year and this year met all our expectations as well.

Adopted (finalized or soon to be finalized) as a result of today’s event were Rufus, Bijou, Mackie, and Scooter. No sooner did we adopt our those 4 than we rescued 4 more who were in jeopardy of being euthanized after not being adopted from Memphis Animal Services at today’s event. Pictures of them are below, even though a couple lack names as of this moment. We should have a naming contest, shouldn’t we?

We also had some visits from 4 of our prior adopted pets. Thanks to the adopters who brought Petie, Scooter, Allie, & Tattoo for a visit. We LOVE seeing our happy adopted dogs.

Thanks to everyone who volunteered their time to organize the event, to work with our good dogs, and to visit with us. We can’t do what we do without you!

Lots of people stopped by our tent and chatted and petted.

Some of our prior adopters stop to look at our current dogs.

Heath stands guard as Conroy sleeps and Hallie relaxes.

Scooter and Karen visit

Petie and Diane visit

Tattoo and Allie visit with their family.

Heath, Dexter, & Conroy await their adoring crowd.

Heath gets some well-deserved love.

Heath is a sweetie – like his namesake (the Heath Bar)!

The ground was cool for a “hot” dog like Hallie.

Hallie is a VERY adorable dog.

Dexter awaits those who would be his petters.

Conroy gets more love.

Time for a good cuddle on a safe lap.

It’s very tiring when you have everyone make over you.

Conroy surveys his surroundings.

This is another new rescue for us – a no-named scruffy dog.

Compare this little one’s picture to Dexter’s picture. They could be related!

A new black lab-type dog who needs a home.

Dottie is our new 8 yo Jack Russell Terrier rescue.

Dottie in her adopt me finery.

Dewey – one of our new rescues.

Dewey is a cutie – don’t you agree?

Lots of love to give a trusted friend.

Our new shy collie mix – cute!

Rufus and his adopters.

Princess dances into her new home

Little Princess, a 5 yo Poodle mix, found herself alone in an apartment high rise when her elderly owner became ill, was hospitalized, and then had to go to a nursing home. Princess needed a new home. She did the poodle dance with her front paws, just trying to find the family who would promise to love her forever.

Well, the Keith’s saw her and fell in love with her. They came to last weekend’s adoption event at Hollywood Feed on Union Avenue and finalized the adoption. Princess is looking forward to going for lots of walks with her new family.

Princess and her new family, the Keith's

Ruffles is Illinois Bound!

Ruffles’ copper beauty caught the eyes and heart of the Schrage family last week and before you could count one, two, three, the adoption application process was in motion.  You see, the Schrage’s are an all-cockers-all-the-time-for-a -long-time kind of family.  And they were not about to let a five hour separation stand in their way.  The Schrage’s made the 5 hour car trip down Friday, met Ruffles (see pix below), spent the night, took in Graceland, finalized the adoption and headed home on Saturday.

Thank you, Schrage family for opening your hearts and home to a GOOD DOG and for reminding us that love transcends time and distance.

Success at Wag-the-Tail Garage Sale!

Thanks to all who came out to the Big Countrywood Sale. Our “Wag-the-Tail” Garage Sale went well. Good Dog Rescue collected enough to pay off several vet bills. Thanks to all the great volunteers that helped and donated items to be sold. Good Dog Rescue would really like to thank Cindy and Jerry for letting us hold the event in their neighborhood.  The group will be planning for next year’s event to be bigger and better…so look for Good Dog Rescue Wag-the-Tail Event!

A few folks at the Wag the Tail garage sale looking for a deal.

One of our new dogs who’ll soon be on our site for adoption dropped by to help at the sale.

Guinness, our Schnoodle [Schnauzer, Poodle mix], gets tired after working the crowd at the garage sale

A sweet little black Cocker Spaniel young puppy came to the yard sale to see what we were all about.

Guinness and his new BFF

Naomi works the crowd

September at Memphis Farmer’s Market

Today was really a glorious day. You could feel that fall was on its way to Memphis. Even the flowers for sale at the Farmer’s Market in Downtown Memphis brought to mind a fall day.

We had several of our fabulous dogs at today’s farmer’s market. Lots of traffic and nice folks who came over to pet the pups.

A big shout out to the faculty and students of Baptist College of Health Sciences’ School of Nursing for helping us show and tend to our dogs during the event. What a great way to study “attachment”!

Here are a few pics from today’s event. Most of the dogs posted below are still available for adoption – so be sure and visit our website at http://gdrescue.petfinder.com to read more about them and others who are up for adoption.

Remember that next weekend, Sept. 18 & 19, we’re having a Wag the Tail Garage Sale to benefit Real Good Dog Rescue. This is being held at 2331 Carrollwood Lane, Cordova, TN, which is in the Countrywood subdivision – and Friday and Saturday, the 18th and 19th, are the dates of the H-U-G-E garage sale in our community. We’ll have a variety of things for sale, with all proceeds benefiting the rescue group and going to pay the bills we incur in our efforts to rescue and save these deserving dogs and puppies. Please come see us and make a purchase.

Our set up at today’s Memphis Farmer’s Market.

Little Mocha was adopted. Now she’s called Ladybird! She’s really going to LOVE this family!

Dexter’s a cute terrier mix. Today was his first adoption event. He was ready!

A full body shot of our Ginger.

Ginger really looked at the camera – which is great, considering she’s so shy.

Ginger is an adorable young dog.

Today was Ginger’s first adoption event. She did really well.

Donna June gets some loving.

Donna June’s favorite spot was in any one of our chairs.

Donna June enjoyed chewing on a knee joint in the chair.

She takes a really good close up, our Donna June!

Hallie enjoys relaxing on the green green grass.

Scooter couldn’t be any more personable!

Scooter is truly an adorable young boy.

Scooter also enjoyed a good knee joint, just like Donna June.

Good Dog Rescue LOVES referrals!

Dudley, GOOD DOG RESCUE’s Cavalier King Charles Spaniel/Pekingnes mix had been to several adoptions in recent weeks, wagging his tail and loving on every child and adult who came his way….working his considerable good looks and charm to win the hearts of his forever family.   But no one seemed to fall for this little guy’s sweet, toothy smile and charming ways. 

Sunday evening, Dudley’s foster mom got a call from recent Good Dog adopters Ray King and Billy Cathey to bring Dudley (please, please, please) out right then to meet their friend and neighbor, Amy MacDonald.  SO, Julie loaded up Dudley and headed over to see if this was a good fit for this fine little fella. 

Well, it was love at first wag for both Amy and Dudley.  Dudley jumped on the couch behind Amy, snuggling in behind her and peeking out at Julie as if to say, “I like my new mom!”.  And Amy was overheard asking Dudley if he would like to sleep in the big ‘doggy’ (human, actually) bed tonight. 

 Amy has a flexible schedule to ensure Dudley gets all the GOOD DOG walks and attention he needs.  She pet sits and walks her friends dogs regularly as well, so Amy has great dog handling skills plus she understands Dudley’s eczema requires adherence to a specific diet and special baths. 

Thank you Amy (and Ray and Billy) for choosing DUDLEY…a truly GOOD DOG.

Inky heads home to Muscle Schoals

Inky’s new forever family had never heard of Petfinder.com until Mom Sharon Connell read an article in Guideposts two weeks ago about Petfinder’s founder.  Well, so motivated was Sharon to learn more about this great website that she logged on right away….searching for BLACK and POODLE (because their other two dogs are black!) and our very own INKY was the first dog to come up on Sharon’s search.  (are you getting a feeling this was meant to be????)

You see,  daughter, Claire, pictured here with Inky, had been wanting a poodle to cuddle.  And cuddling is what Inky does best-especially if he can rest on the chair behind your head or drape himself around your neck.  Foster mom Julie did all the required pre-adoption checks and the Connell’s were approved with HIGH MARKS to be Inky’s new GOOD DOG FAMILY.  Claire just happened to be visiting friends in nearby Arlington, TN over the Labor Day weekend and picked Inky up in person to travel back to Alabama to live with Sharon, John, Claire, Nolin, Buddy and Sweet Pea.

Thank you Sharon, for discovering Petfinder.com that lead your loving family to GOOD DOG Inky.  Inky has come along way from the bootheel of Missouri to the music-making town of Muscle Schoals…way to go INKY!

If it’s the first Saturday in the month, we’re at Hollywood Feed on Union with great customers, staff, & volunteers!

Yesterday was our usual adoption event at the Union Avenue Hollywood Feed. Such a great place for us to set up and do our adoptions. Yesterday was no exception.

Adopted yesterday were Precious, Crombie, Professor Cooper, Sammy, and Rachel. All went to their forever homes, anxious to fit in with their new family members and show the love they’ve wanted to show “their” person.

We took a lot of pictures. Some of them are below. Many of them ended up on the adoption pages as new pics. We’ll post a couple of videos shortly.

Come see us at our adoption events next Saturday, September 12. In the morning from 8-12 we’ll be at the Memphis Downtown Farmer’s Market. In the afternoon from 1-4 we’ll be at the new Hollywood Feed store at 4864 Poplar Avenue.

Precious gets adopted by the Blalocks. Her parents are going to treat her so very well.

At his first adoption event, Professor Cooper gets adopted by this young girl.

Crombie sets off on a new adventure with his new mother, Mrs. Youngblood.

Sammy got adopted by Michael Escamilla. He’s ready for a great new life and adventure.

Two volunteers, Two laps, Two dogs. Much excitement!

It was a busy adoption day at Hollywood Feed on Union Avenue.

Clint is an adoptable young Lhasa Apso.

Dudley’s shading goes good with the outdoor trees and twigs.

Itsy Bitsy is a loving little dog.

Marley wonders why people keep snapping his picture. Because you’re cute, that’s why!

Max is a sweet, young wirehaired terrier who’s always ready for play!

Professor Cooper was so named because of the brown rings (resembling glasses) around his eyes.

Itsy Bitsy and Jewel could be siblings.

Rachel, mom of Ross, got adopted at the very end of our event.

Rico is a sweet, timid, and shy Havanese.

Sammy got a good grooming after coming to us. He’s lovely, don’t you think?

Scooter was surrendered to us with Sammy. He’s been nicely groomed and he’s ready for his forever home.

Rico feels safe with his head cradled in the body of a Real Good Dog Rescue Volunteer.

Keely settles in with Karyn and Bree

A while back, Real Good Dog Rescue rescued a sweet little Shetland Sheepdog Sheltie mix by the name of Keely. She had been picked up as a stray by a local animal control facility. When we got her, she was none the worse for the occasion, as her sweet and loving personality made her an instant hit with all who met her.

Vivian lovingly fostered her and Keely continued her outgoing ways. She particularly loved to play with toys and also enjoyed her grooming visits.

Karyn adopted Keely and recently sent us this note to update us on how Keely is doing.

Just a quick note to say Hi and let y’all know that Keely (now Cally) is doing great! She and my older girl, Bree, are good together and where Bree is not a real cuddler – Cally is! She loves to be on her back, stretched out on my lap getting her belly scratched. She also likes to pull my arm out of socket tugging on her rope toy!

Anyway, I just thought you’d like to know she is settling in pretty well and we will probably do an obedience class this fall.

Thanks, Karyn, for letting us know how sweet Keely is doing! We’d love to post some pics of Keely and Bree. Sounds like they balance each other out!

CJ hits the ball outta the park!

CJ, our adorable Boston Terrier mix dropped by Wags and Whiskers on the 29th with Director Lisa Trenthem, to visit with Miss Bettikay.  Well, the Keathley’s just happened to drop by hoping to meet Inky, who had to stay home because he was a little underweather.  We offered to introduce the Keathley’s to all the GOOD DOG on site (those already at Wags and those in Lisa’s SUV…and VOILA-love at first wag when they spotted Miss CJ.  It was love at first wag for CJ and the Keathleys.

They have great treats at this joint

And CJ makes 3