Sheena, German Shepherd X, female, 6 yrs,  has been in our program for almost 2 years, one year of it in a vet kennel. Sheena was a stray and almost had a break down from the stress of being in the pound. We were able to pull her and place her in a foster home. Unfortunately due to life changes for the foster, she was moved to a vet clinic for boarding. Sheena had to be walked at least two times a day and this started to take its toll on the volunteers and Sheena was getting more fussy about not wanting to go back into the run. We were panic stricken as Sheena could not go back into any type of kennel system we rented a hotel room for Sheena after exhausting pleas, offering to pay someone to foster her, looking at renting a barn for her - nothing panned out.  After 3 months of living in a hotel room we found a foster home but now only 1 month after moving into a home, the house is being sold and foster is unable to take Sheena with her.  Please share Sheena's story she is in URGENT need. The best environment for her would be a home in a quiet neighborhood or rural area with a semi-or retired individual or couple. This girl just cannot seem to catch a break.   Sheena is a gorgeous girl with a smile that will light up any room! She is obedient and loves to please. She knows all basic commands and is housebroken. She is good meeting all people, but not good with other animals -- exhibits high prey drive and will chase small animals. She walks like an angel on leash but will pull and bark if she sees another dog. This is something that is being worked on and with proper handling and positive rewards, she is responding well. Sheena would be the perfect companion for an experienced owner who is looking for a smart, cheeky and obedient dog. She likes to get giddy and run around you giving play bows for fun and will cozy up on the sofa to watch a movie with you during down time. No cats, kids, dogs, apartments. Fenced in backyard required. Brenda Dobranski, RescueDogsMatch: info@rescuedogsmatch.com or call 519.574.1743  

Blake, an approximately 9 yr old retriever X came to us from a northern Quebec shelter in November.  The sweetest-ever boy was malnourished and tested positive for heartworm.  Now in a caring foster home he's enjoying his regular meals and the continual flow of love and attention; he's under the watchful eye of our veterinarians while he is being treated for heartworm. Speaking of Dogs Rescue had an incredibly busy year offering quality care to the many dogs who came to need us and in particular, a great many senior dogs.  Our December newsletter gives more details at https://www.speakingofdogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DogsDec16.pdf; to donate (and get a 2016 tax receipt) to our cause and help us continue to help dogs like Blake please visit our giving page today at https://www.speakingofdogs.com/donate/