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Jelly Belly Update

October 19, 2010

Hello everyone!
Are you enjoying the beautiful fall weather? Our dogs sure are! I know you have all been waiting patiently for Jelly Belly updates and the wait is OVER!


Jelly Belly was pulled from BARCS, September 18, 2010. She was not eating at the shelter and since she was so huge, they felt she needed medical attention that they could not provide. We had to help her, so we did! We transferred her to our vet, Dr. T, at Light Street Animal Hospital. We had a complete blood panel done and boarded her until we could transfer her to a temporary kennel situation. She did not last long in the kennel as she started with a cough and back to the vet's she went. She had another blood panel done, put on antibiotics for an URI and on a prescription diet. Jelly Belly just did not want to eat. During the time we got involved this dog, she was not eating but she still had energy and she was still a happy dog. The problem is she did not want to eat any kibble at all. The vet said stay strong and do not give in, she will eat eventually. Kathy at the Happy Hound Hotel found a perfect foster for us and she has had Jelly Belly since. Thank you Kathy and Jodi!!

Jodi has been fostering Jelly Belly, now called Ellie. Jodi said Ellie is a dream, well behaved, no vices, except for that hunger strike, which thankfully is now over. I have also been trying to watch Ellie on the weekends to give Jodi a break and also because I LOVE this dog! She is awesome.





I have a theory about Ellie. She was picked up by Animal Control in September but it was clear to everyone this dog was never a stray dog, nor probably spent more then a few hours outside of a house her life. She was clean, her nails trimmed, her teeth clean and white, no calluses and so well behaved. I think, mostly due to her size that she was someone's shadow, maybe an older person that was not very active. She clearly ate people food, so maybe this person fed her what they ate. She absolutely refused all food except people food up until a two weeks ago. She knows how to walk on a leash, she knows not to get on the furniture unless you let her. She loves everyone. She was definately someone's prized companion. Ellie was happy dog when we first got her, but she also had a sadness to her too. Like she was missing someone. I am not sure if she really was but that is my theory and I think I am right about this. I think she was mourning her family. She clearly was loved and she has so much love to give as well.

Well now Ellie has a new family, the EBBRR family! Jodi has nothing but great things to say about her and we hope she gets adopted soon. Ellie has lost 14lbs since she has been with us and not everyone can tell but she is starting to loose the flab. :) Ellie is a dream at the vets, what dog likes the vets? She does! Look how relaxed she is!
We weighed her in at 88lbs. ! Yeah Ellie! Jodi plays lots of games with Ellie and walks her all over Fells Point. This dog is starting to become a celebrity! Ellie is a great dog and has an exceptional personality. Everyone falls hard for her and we think she is ready for adoption to the right family. She still has some medical challenges, like loosing more then 30lbs before she can be spayed and staying on a strict diet but other then that this girl is a walk in the park. Oh yeah, she loves walks in the park!

If you are interested in adopting Ellie, please email Michelle at mdebbrr@yahoo.com. More pics and video to come!

We did not put the correct date on the original chipin, so we had to make a new one.


Jelly Belly's Guardian Angels

~*~ Russell ~*~ Amie ~*~ Kat ~*~ Jen ~*~ Maddy ~*~ Timothy
Dr. T @ LSAH ~*~ Jon ~*~ Jodi ~*~ Charlotte ~*~ Adrianne ~*~ Lea ~*~ Hillary ~*~ Deborah ~*~

Help Us Help Jelly Belly!!!

So I had some free time and I was browsing through some posts on The Pit Bull Forum (PBF). My friend that works at BARCS posted a video about a female dog named Jelly Belly. Well, lets just say it was love at first sight. I totally fell for this dog and I haven't even met her in person yet. I am going to visit her the first chance I get at the shelter this week and I am going to try my hardest to find a foster home for her.

I am a "big girl" myself, I can totally relate with the struggles Ms. Jelly Belly faces so I guess we can begin our Weight Loss Journey together! :)

Watch this video and tell me you don't want to help her!! She is adorable!!!



On a serious note, EBBRR has no foster homes right now and we need your help to help the dogs. We have to have serious foster homes that can commit to a long term stay for our rescues. Jelly Belly looks so happy and spunky and she deserves a HOME.



Please email me if you think you might be up to the challenge! Michelle at mdebbrr@yahoo.com

9/18/2010 Update: Ok, so its been hard to find someone to adopt Jelly Belly straight from the shelter and my driving everyone crazy looking for a foster home hasn't worked yet either. A few people expressed interest in sponsoring her, so I am going to look into boarding her temporarily and at least by her some time. I really do not like to board/kennel a dog long term but I know its going to be a challenge to find a foster home for this girl. I don't want to give up on her! It was love right away.
If you are interested in sponsoring her boarding and vet work, please contact me. Thank you again for all your emails of support!

Michelle
Email: mdebbrr@yahoo.com

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Bean Update 9.22.2009

Update 9.29.2009 -Only $420.00 $180.00 to Go! Mr. Bean is on his way to his foster home. We have a busy weekend planned but we hope to have new pics and video posted for everyone by Monday. Thank you all for your help!

*Permission to Crosspost*

Hello!
I have a real cutie pie I would like to introduce to you….everyone meet Bean. You may have already heard about him. His adorable face has made him very popular. You can see our original blog about him here: http://ebbrr.blogspot.com/2009/09/bean-pup-september-2009.html

Bean is coming into rescue the weekend of 9/24/2009. He just had his leg removed on Monday and we want to make sure everything went well with his surgery. We are happy to report removing one of his hind legs has not slowed him down a bit. He hasn't missed a beat. It is going to be a job to keep him still long enough so his stiches heal.

If you are fortunate enough to be able to help with his medical bills, please contact guardianambull@aol.com or you can contact the hospital directly from the information below. We estimate we need about another $500.00 $420.00 370.00 180.00!! (updated 9.29.2009)
The hospital itself has been collecting donations to cover Bean’s expenses. (Boarding (2 months with medical care), treatment former surgery and current surgery) Please remember to include your name and address for a tax receipt and specify that your donation is for BEAN.

Langley Animal Hospital http://www.langleyanimalhospital.com/
Contact is Denise (301) 434-1500
6522 Sligo Parkway
Hyattsville, MD 20782


Ethical Bull Breed Rescue and Referral is accepting donations via postal mail and our paypal account.
guardianambull@aol.com - guardianambull @ aol.com (no spaces)

Or you can send a donation via snail mail to:

EBBRR
P.O. Box 8858
Baltimore, MD 21224

New pictures coming soon!
Michelle McDonald
http://www.ebbrr.org/
mdebbrr@aol.com
guardianambull@aol.com (Also the paypal address)

Bean the Pup September 2009

*Permission to Crosspost*

Hello!
I have a real cutie pie I would like to introduce to you….everyone meet Bean. This little pup is currently in the hospital awaiting surgery to possibly remove his leg up to the hip. You can see how much he has grown while staying at Langley Animal Hospital. They have had Bean in their care since the beginning of August.

Bean’s story is that someone was working in a home and threw some lumber accidently hitting him. They brought him to Langley Animal Hospital for treatment. The family could not afford the treatment and abandoned the dog at the hospital. You can see in his first puppy picture how swollen his little toes were. They removed the pad only of his leg but feel he needs to have his whole leg removed. The hospital has two choices, one to perform the surgery and release him to rescue or they will have euthanize him. (Hospital Policy) I have spoken with the staff and they truly are dedicated to this puppy and they want to avoid euthanasia at all costs. They have estimated the surgery to run about $1500.00 but we are trying to work other arrangements out with them. (UPDATE: Bean's total is capped at 1500.00 we only need $500.00 to go! Thank you for your help!)
I have offered to take Bean in our care and we hope he can have his surgery this week. He is a lively puppy and he is definitely the staff favorite. He is a little boy at 10lbs and estimated to be about 13 weeks old.
There has been a donation structure already in place for Bean so I will add their contact information first.
The hospital itself has been collecting donations to cover Bean’s expenses. (Boarding, treatment former surgery and future surgery) Please remember to include your name and address for a tax receipt and specify that your donation is for BEAN.
Langley Animal Hospital http://www.langleyanimalhospital.com/
Contact is Denise (301) 434-1500
6522 Sligo Parkway
Hyattsville, MD 20782

Ethical Bull Breed Rescue and Referral is accepting donations via postal mail and our paypal account.
guardianambull@aol.com - guardianambull @ aol.com (no spaces)
EBBRR
P.O. Box 8858
Baltimore, MD 21224

Please feel free to contact Michelle McDonald with any questions or concerns. Thank you.
Michelle McDonald
http://www.ebbrr.org/
mdebbrr@aol.com
guardianambull@aol.com (Also the paypal address)

PICTURES REMOVED AT KATHY MALONE'S REQUEST PER HER EMAIL BELOW. NEW PICTURES WILL BE POSTED THIS EVENING. MY APOLOGIES FOR THE INCONVIENCE.

From: Kathleen Malone
To: guardianambull@aol.com
Cc: bebahojt@gmail.com
Subject: FW: MD: Baltimore 3 Legged Puppy Bean
Date: Wed, Sep 23, 2009 3:38 am

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Michelle,

Since you did not allow me to take Bean to a Specialist and since I have been
cut out of his life altogether, I think you better take MY video off this blog
IMMEDIATELY.
You DO NOT have my permission to use this video to solicit funds to pay for
surgery at THAT Drs.
This is a PRIVATE video taken with me, Bean and Steve. I said PICTURES, NOT
video. Please remove it and the pictures as well.
You wanted me to butt out - but you want to use my pictures and video? Can't
have it both ways. Thank you.

Kathy

****NO PERMISSION TO USE PICTURES OR VIDEOS TAKEN BY ME***

Daddie Needs a Home

Meet Daddie! He is a 5-year-old 60-pound Canine Good Citizen Certified American pit bull terrier. His time was up at the local shelter and he was scheduled to be euthanized, but a trainer who holds classes at the shelter saw what a fantastic temperament and sweet personality he has and decided to take him in until a forever home can be found. Daddie is very calm and good-natured. He loves people, and he likes to sit on your feet and give LOTS of kisses. He's great with kids, though he is quite big and clumsy, so homes with young children are not recommended.

He does not like cats, and he is selective about what dogs he will get along with, so a home as an only dog would be best. He was kenneled successfully at the shelter with a compatible female, so a home with the right female dog might be possible for him.

Daddie cannot stay for too long in his foster home, as there are other dogs in the home that don't appreciate his presence. Daddie really just wants to cuddle on the couch, and he doesn't get to do as much of that as he'd like in his foster home, so we'd like to get him into a forever home soon. A home check will be required, and references will be checked. An 8-week training course will be provided and is recommended once Daddie is adopted- both to build your new bond with him as well as to re-earn the Canine Good Citizen as his new owner!

If you're looking for a big, lovable, lug with a sweet personality and easygoing demeanor, Daddie may be your dog! He will make a great family/companion dog.

Daddie is already neutered and up to date on shots. If you're interested in adoption, please fill out the adoption application. Contact Aja at 410-889-9352 or aja@muttmagic.com for additional information.

UPDATES! From Aja, of Mutt Magic:

6/16/08
Since Daddie has been staying here, he has transformed from the lazy boy that walked around the shelter grounds with one of the volunteers. As many may know, shelter life is stressful and dogs often do not show their true colors in a shelter environment. Daddie has turned out to be a silly, goofy, and playful boy whose point it is to make his handler laugh. He is still gentle, handler sensitive, and very responsive to what's requested of him. . .but he's become so much more.


Daddie is required to sit and wait for his meals, and has to give attention before he is released to eat as well. Sometimes he is confused and will "perform," giving his paw in efforts to enjoy his meal faster. I usually humor him, taking his paw in my hand. Daddie has always walked wonderfully on leash, so that is nothing new, but he is also respectful while walking on stairs- he won't run past and accidentally trip you, as some dogs may.

Although he is not able to have much free time here, he definitely finds a way to make me smile every day. He isn't very interested in toys or treats and, until recently, he has been one of those dogs that will save his crate treats (all day) until he has a moment to enjoy them in the presence of someone. However, until recently, he hasn't had a marrow bone!! Daddie had his first raw marrow bone while in my care the other day- he actually looks forward to going back to his crate to enjoy it. Spending a majority of time alone isn't the best for a dog, but he is remaining in good spirits and is even enthusiastic. . .for marrow bone!

UPDATE 7/16/08
Daddie has been here nearly two months now. He is still in good spirits, although is becoming a bit restless, reasonably so. . .maybe it's me becoming restless wanting a home for him. Daddie attended the Mason-Dixon Classic with my dogs and I last month. We were there for a weekend trip. While I was doing photography and spending the weekend outdoors, the dogs were enjoying the weekend outside of the house as well. Yes, we all slept outside for three days!! It was great, and Daddie did fine, even through the crazy thunderstorm that hit us on Saturday night.

Since Daddie has been here a while now and it's been known that he's selective about the dogs he will accept, I decided that it was time to introduce him to my Staffy Bull, Star. Like Daddie, Star does not always get along well with all dogs, and we now know that she doesn't much care for Daddie, either! Daddie did great, however. When she grumbled at him, he responded appropriately and gave her space. Since meeting Star, he has become infatuated with her. Although she doesn't appreciate his advances, he still tries. . .let's give the boy some credit!!

Other notes- Daddie loves to be groomed. He will stand still while being brushed for as long as you can stand to brush him, and he readily gives his paw to clip nails. I prefer to give bones to clean teeth, but he is fine with handling of his mouth as well.

Daddie is already neutered and up to date on shots. If you're interested in adoption, please fill out the adoption application. Contact Aja at 410-889-9352 or aja@muttmagic.com for additional information.