Isabella - Our Mangey Pup

Hello friends... meet Isabella our little foster with some skin issues. We call this little girl, Bella because my mother has been dying for a granddaughter with this name...so we gave her a foster furchild!

Bella is very upset that we did not add her to this blog earlier because she was in our care a whole month before Mr. Bean came to stay. She pouted until I finally gave in, so here is Bella's Post!

Bella (Golden Retriver/Pit Bull)came to us in August 2009 from BARCS. She had both, Sarcoptic and Demodex Mange. She was hot to the touch and very lethargic. We gave her a few days to settle in and she started to relax after being in the shelter. (so stressful there) We have been treating her for the mange for two months. She has up and down weeks, and almost as soon as she is off the medicine it only takes a few days before she starts up again. We are trying to boost up her immune system by feeding her a raw diet with supplements.



Bella has a hearty appetite and does not like to share her food with other dogs. (That goes for treats too) She is fine if a person takes her food but no other animals. Bella loves to take walks and she loves her big brother, Odie. She gives him puppy kisses all the time. Odie acts tough and ignores her kisses but we all know he is starting to like this little Bella girl.

I am going to try and describe Bella's personality... she reminds me of a very special dog we had named Ginger. They have a lot of the same personality traits. Bella is very sweet and she gets very happy to see you, but she is not a "lick you all over" type of puppy. As soon as you pick her up she will give you a kiss or two but thats it! She loves other dogs right now, and this can change as she gets older, but she is very puppish with an adult dog. Now that Bean is at the house well we have met her other personality...which is a lot like our dog Ginger. She is a very jealous puppy. She intercepts Bean if he tries to say hello to our dog Odie. She will do her best to steal Bean's treats or toys. She does not try this with Odie, but she definately knows she is a little older, bigger and stronger then Bean and she bullies him if we let her. She also does something that is really cute...she takes her paw and smacks Bean in the head, then they play together. She is not aggressive just pushy. When it comes to going outside and playing, Bella reminds me of one of my favorite SNL skits with Amy Poehler as Kaitlyn. If you watch these videos you can probably picture what life with Bella will be like! When she gets on a roll she zooms around and around you and drives you crazy!


Since I have been on a roll with the blog... I hope I can keep it up. Thank you for stopping by!

Bean's First Weekend in Foster Care

We, picked Bean up on Thursday 9/24/2009. He is a pretty mellow pup, he likes to enjoy the scenery...and chase the cat. Bean gets around wonderfully, which you will see in the videos we will post later. Bean is being fostered with another pit bull mix puppy, named Bella that is quite hurt we are not writing about her. (She is the jealous type!)

We had to get creative this weekend to help raise money for Bean's vet bill at Langley Animal Hospital, so we had an imprompto yard sale this weekend! Even though it drizzled, someone removed our signs, and it was last minute we still made $100.00 towards his bill. We will try again next weekend.

I wanted Bean to be at the yard sale (Since he already has a fan club) so I put an ad on craigslist looking for a play pen for a baby. I let them know it was for Bean and we had a lot of people offer their pack and plays for him. Thank you to all. The pen Bean was in was perfect, it was tent like material (good for a dog!) and it had a screen that zippered so we can unzip it and he could stroll on out. He was a perfect pup on his day out. We will update everyone on the next yard sale.

Thanks for helping Bean!!!

Bean Thanks You!

Bean has officially arrived into Foster Care with EBBRR! He has a playmate around the similiar age to play with when he feels better.(I have neglected to blog about...we don't want Bella to feel left out so this weekend we will write about her!)

Everyone that donated will be sent a receipt, a thank you card and updates from this precious pup. I will be adding a running list of names on this blog entry of people that have helped him. This Blog is a work in progress so stay tuned....

Special thanks goes out to the following people who helped save Bean's life. They are in no special order and we do not have a list yet of people who donated through the hospital. If you did, please email me at mdebbrr@aol.com

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Denise @ Langley A.H.	John M.	Melodie F.
Harry H.	Jane H.	Kathy M.	Jen M.
Kelley N.	Kristina H.	Wendy B.	Mary M.
Debbie E.	Teresa B.	Robin C.	C K Y
Debbie G.
Shannon M.	Terra S.	Kathy H.	Valorie S.
Erica L.	Mary T.	Calhie W.	David M.
Karen B.	Susan S.

 

 

   

 

 

B-More Dog @ BARCS & The Pigtown Festival

Hello friends... I know this is an EBBRR blog but you know I like to dabble in a little bit of everything. Here are some pics that I took while volunteering with B-More Dog, Inc.

First I hit the town September 12 early in the AM to attend the BARCS Rabies Clinic. I met some really nice shelter dogs and really nice dog owners. You can see some pics here: BARCS' Pics

This cutie was Beethoven..he was a little guy with a big attitude. We also were able to give this group new leashes and collars.

Then we headed over to the Pigtown Festival in West Baltimore. Wow, what fun it was! Lots of well behaved dogs and proud owners. Good food and great music! We had a blast.

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)

B-More in Control September Class 2009

B-More In Control, is scheduled to take place on September 27 at The MD SPCA, 3300 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD (410-235-8826)We’re very excited to present this class, which we hope will provide inexperienced or struggling dog owners with some tools to make their lives easier. We’ll be covering a lot of ground in this class, including proper health care, feeding, and shelter of animals, basic dog body language, simple and basic training techniques as demonstrated by a pit bull friendly trainer, and the importance of keeping your dog in control at all times–particularly if your dog is of a breed that’s unfairly maligned by society.

Come to this class, and spread the word!

Details can be found at B-More Dog, Inc.

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

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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***

*Free* B-More In Control July Class *Free*

*Click the picture for the full size version*
B-More Dog’s first free education workshop, called B-More In Control, is scheduled to take place on May 31 at BARCS (Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter). We’re very excited to present this class, which we hope will provide inexperienced or struggling dog owners with some tools to make their lives easier. We’ll be covering a lot of ground in this class, including proper health care, feeding, and shelter of animals, basic dog body language, simple and basic training techniques as demonstrated by a pit bull friendly trainer, and the importance of keeping your dog in control at all times–particularly if your dog is of a breed that’s unfairly maligned by society.

Come to this class, and spread the word!

Details can be found here.

B-More In Control Workshop!

B-More Dog’s first free education workshop, called B-More In Control, is scheduled to take place on May 31 at BARCS (Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter). We’re very excited to present this class, which we hope will provide inexperienced or struggling dog owners with some tools to make their lives easier. We’ll be covering a lot of ground in this class, including proper health care, feeding, and shelter of animals, basic dog body language, simple and basic training techniques as demonstrated by a pit bull friendly trainer, and the importance of keeping your dog in control at all times–particularly if your dog is of a breed that’s unfairly maligned by society.

Come to this class, and spread the word!

Details can be found here.

B-More Dog Launces First Workshop *FREE*

CALLING ALL RESPONSIBLE PIT BULL OWNERS, ADVOCATES & FANCIERS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

B-More Dog Launches First Free Workshop for Baltimore Dog Owners

For More Information:
Erin Sullivan, President
bmorepitbull@gmail.com

April 16, 2009

BALTIMORE, MD. – B-More Dog Inc., a Baltimore-based nonprofit advocating for responsible dog ownership, is pleased to announce the launch of its first free dog-ownership workshop, called B-More In Control.

The first workshop will be held on May 31 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS), 301 Stockholm St., Baltimore.

The goal of the class is to provide dog owners with information and tools they may find useful in providing better care for their animals. We’ll be talking about the importance of keeping dogs safely confined in the home when they can’t be supervised, we’ll provide a brief primer on how dogs communicate via body language, and we’ll offer some advice on how to handle some common behavior problems.

For more information about B-More In Control, or about B-More Dog, visit www.bmoredog.org or e-mail us at bmoredog@gmail.com

B-More Dog (short for Baltimore Dog Owners Guild) is a nonprofit organization that promotes responsible dog ownership through education and outreach in the Baltimore Metro area. Although we will assist any breed of dog, our primary focus is to assist owners of pit bull breeds.