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February 2021

Greetings from the Old Dog House! Like many of our supporters around the country, we made it through the days of a deep freeze last week. It was a crazy 3 days with 5 of Lisa’s dogs in the house (to get them out of the cold). We put some dogs in the pole barn and Lisa took 8 additional dogs in her house. We had some frozen pipes that we were able to thaw before they burst. We did not lose power so we had heat and as long as we were warm, everything was good! I hope you like the newsletter. Thanks again for your support, Sindy Andersen , Old Dog House P.O.B. 55, Yoder, Colorado 80864 The kindness one does for an animal may not change the world...  But, it will change the world for that one animal!

‌	  We would like to thank all the volunteers at Rescued Hearts for their generous donation to our rescue. You are really making a difference in all of our animals lives. Thank You so much.

Now for the dogs…. Liberty is doing well since she arrived. She was a bit of a whiner but she’s getting over that since she realized that doesn’t work on me. She has conned her way into the bedroom at night after I couldn’t take her screaming anymore! LOL! That was one thing she insisted on. I gave in…😊 Top to Bottom: Annie, Betty, Liberty, Luke Liberty & Penny

Bug was returned...poor girl.

Bug only made it a week at her new home…She bonded well with her new mom the first night. She was a bit too interested in the cat in the home but we thought she would overcome that issue. When she got in a fight with the other dog however, she went on probation. She was given a few more days where things actually got worse with the other dog. Thinking she may have a medical problem, she has a vet appointment next week for a dental and blood work. Depending on the results of the blood work, I will try to find her a home where she is the only pet. To be truthful, I was surprised at her aggression as she ignored all the big dogs here. But all dogs are different so it is what it is….Bug will be fine and we’ll find a good home for her.

Our mission at the Old Dog House is to provide a loving, secure, comfortable home to elderly dogs, where they can live out their lives and be appreciated for the sweet souls they are.

Lucy had a good run but we just couldn’t get past her bacterial infections. Since October she had been fighting an ear infection in one ear. She was put on antibiotics and I took her to the vet weekly for deep ear cleanings. Finally, when it wasn’t getting better, I took her in again for yet another ear cleaning and said we need a new plan. Once she was sedated, I discovered a spot on her leg that was bald. I pulled on the hair next to it and it came out in a clump. Then we checked her entire body and it turns out that she had a bacterial infection everywhere. Since she had been on antibiotics for months, it was clear that her immune system was shot. Her body was not capable of fighting both infections and we helped her along to Rainbow Bridge on Feb. 19th. RIP Lucy….

Wait until next month, I will tell you about this big boy, Solomon

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Old Dog House P.O. Box 55 Yoder, Co.80864 We are a non-profit 501(c)3 tax exempt no kill old dog rescue. We are an independent organization and depend solley on donations from the general public to operate.