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Wings for Bonnie

Posted by Elena on February 24, 2020 at 10:57am

Steve and Rich, long-time residents of Dallas, Texas, loved their dogs. All 5 of their dogs, ranging in age from 3 to 14 years old, were from rescues, shelters, or the streets of Dallas. Sadly and unexpectedly, however, Rich passed away, and then Steve passed away in December 2019. Their sudden and unexpected passing left their 5 dogs with no family, no home, and nowhere to go. 

Amidst the sadness and tragedy, Rich’s brother, Dan, stepped in to try to find homes for all 5 dogs. He contacted dozens of shelters and rescues in Texas and posted their stories on social media. But it’s not easy to find homes for adult medium-large-sized dogs in Texas. Fortunately, friends and family adopted 4 of the dogs... Steve’s brother adopted Clyde, a 3-year-old deaf sharpei-cross; a friend adopted Parker and Spring, 2 senior pitbull-crosses; and Dr. Elena Contreras (veterinarian in Colorado) adopted Nolan, a 14-year-old border-collie-cross and Rich’s “favorite.” Nolan flew into Colorado in style on a private jet plane! (compliments of a donated flight from one of Dan’s friends!)

But there was still 1 dog remaining that needed a home.... Bonnie, a 3-year-old blue-heeler/herding dog-cross. But again thanks to Dan, after a long search and wait, Bonnie will be flying in style on a “Pilots and Paws” flight arranged by the non-profit “Flying Shepherd Ranch” to Colorado on Sunday, March 1st. Bonnie will be picked up at the Front Range Airport in Watkins, Colorado. And... there will also be a homecoming surprise waiting for Bonnie at the airport... Bonnie’s ol’ buddy, Nolan will be there to greet her (accompanied by Dr. Contreras)! Bonnie will then spend some days reuniting with Nolan and getting adjusted to Colorado life. She then already has a spot waiting for her at Humane Society of Boulder Valley. (HSBV has a 92% live release rate!) Bonnie will be sitting pretty and waiting to find her new forever family and home at HSBV soon! If you’re interested in adopting Bonnie before she arrives at HSBV, you can contact Dr. Contreras at happitarianvet@gmail.com.

I'd also love to get some media coverage of Bonnie's arrival and reunion with Nolan - if any media outlets are interested?!31040795696?profile=original

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Dog Author Donates April Book Profits to Help Shelter Puppies!

Posted by Michelle Jansick on April 10, 2013 at 8:00pm

Hi everybody! I just published a funny book (narrated by my dog) called "Chipper's Friends:  The Heartwarming Story of an Imperfect Dog."  This month we are donating 100% of our net profits to the Colorado Puppy Rescue as a thank you for saving Chipper's life.  I would love for you to help us spread the word about this book promotion so we can raise a lot of money to donate to the rescue group!  Please check out our website www.ChippersFriends.com and Chipper's Facebook page Chipper's Facebook Page.  THANK YOU!!! 

Michelle Jansick, author of "Chipper's Friends:  The Heartwarming Story of an Imperfect Dog."  

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Dog Author Donates May Book Profits to the Jessica Ridgeway Legacy Fund

Posted by Michelle Jansick on May 1, 2013 at 8:00am

Hi everybody! I just published a funny book (narrated by my dog) called "Chipper's Friends:  The Heartwarming Story of an Imperfect Dog."  This month we are donating 100% of our net profits to the Jessica Ridgeway Legacy Fund, which was created to help children and animals.  I would love for you to help us spread the word about this book promotion so we can raise a lot of money to donate!  Please check out our website www.ChippersFriends.com and Chipper's Facebook page Chipper's Facebook Page.  THANK YOU!!! 

Michelle Jansick, author of "Chipper's Friends:  The Heartwarming Story of an Imperfect Dog."  

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Boulder has 17 Guide Dog Puppies after Bonita and Athena join

Posted by Gwen Nicodemus on January 25, 2012 at 7:37pm

The Boulder Guide Dog Puppy Club welcomed two new puppies from Guide Dogs for the Blind on Friday, January 13, 2012. Athena is a 14-month old, female, golden retriever and Bonita is an 11-week old black Labrador. They are destined to become partners  for people who are blind. 

Athena is being raised by Cathy Greenwald and Bonita is being raised by Gwen Nicodemus and her daughter, Anna. Normally, puppies travel by the puppy truck, but these two pups were special and flew to Colorado.

Cathy is a leader in the Boulder Guide Dog Puppy Club and has raised about one puppy a year for the last 13 years. Gwen has raised three puppies and her daughter Anna has raised one.

The Boulder Guide Dog Puppy Club currently has 17 puppies in the club and 2 in "college" training to be working guides.

The puppies are born at Guide Dogs for the Blind in San Rafael, California. Most puppies come into their raiser's home at about 8-9 weeks of age. They embark on a journey to meet their new puppy raising families, who raise them for the next 12-18 months.  The puppy raisers teach the dogs house manners and socialize them to the world by introducing them to new people, places, and experiences.

Raisers then return their dogs to Guide Dogs for the Blind for several months of formal training. The Boulder Guide Dog Puppy Club currently has two dogs, Kia and Patrice, both female, black Labradors, in formal training. The dogs are then matched with blind students enrolled in the in-residence training.  Raisers are invited to formally present the dog they have raised to its new partner in a public graduation ceremony.

Guide Dogs for the Blind has created life-long partnerships to people throughout the United States and Canada since 1942. Services are provided free-of-charge. The organization receives no government funding but relies solely on private donations.

For more information about the Boulder Guide Dog Puppy Club, club meeting dates, and contact informatno, please check out our website at BoulderPuppies.org.
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Wolf Rescued from Pipe

Posted by A Amalfitano on January 27, 2010 at 1:16pm
Teamwork credited with wolf rescue. On the side of a steep slope in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, rescuers worked to successfully free a wolf with its head trapped in a heavy steep pipe. Members of the Boulder Emergency Squad, Coal Creek Fire Department, Boulder County Parks and Open Space, and Boulder County Sheriff's Department Animal Control responded and rescued the wolf with the help of a local veterinarian. (Boulder, Colorado). January 27, 2010 -- Boulder Emergency Squad-B.E.S. along with other agencies, rescued a wolf which had gotten its head stuck in a steel pipe. With medical care provided by a veterinarian, the pipe was carefully cut from around the animals head. The several hour ordeal left the wolf "...in fine condition with only some minor cuts & scrapes", according to Veterinarian Dr. Christopher Blum, VMD of Table Mountain Veterinary Clinic in Golden, Colorado. While playing, the wolf-hybrid had gotten her head stuck in a 6 inch diameter, half-inch thick, eight foot long steel pipe and had evidently been unseen for a few hours. Coal Creek Fire cut the pipe to about one foot long which made the wolf and pipe portable. But, the head was still stuck and the animal was obviously stressed. The problem was metal welded inside the pipe was trapping the wolf's head. "From the moment the wolf was brought to the clinic until it was freed, all of us melded together into a cohesive team, that made the difference", said Blum. The animal control officer agrees. "Without the assistance of Deputy Bryarly, Officer Spensieri, Coal Creek Fire Department, Boulder Emergency Squad and Table Mountain Veterinary Clinic, this wolf would have died, no question," said Brandy J. Perkins, Animal Control Officer at Boulder County. The scene was on the side of a steep hill on property where a local homeowner raises wolf-hybrids. With the need for sedation. dark approaching and far from an ideal location, the wolf was transported 20 miles to a clinic, its head still stuck in the very heavy chunk of pipe.

After a quick check by the doctor, it was apparent that the wolf was dehydrated and stressed. IVs were started and vital signs monitored as the team set up outside in the parking lot with the BES emergency lighting. The 'patient' was monitored as the rescuers used a side grinder to slowly cut away enough of the metal to get the head out. "The 'operation' was a success", said Chief Andrew Moschetti after the wolf was cleared from the metal pipe. "I am so thankful to everyone who assisted in this rescue. It is so nice to know that BES is always there when we ask for them. They [B.E.S.] provide the equipment and support we need without ever questioning it's for an "animal". These [rescuers] are great and deserve to be recognized for all the good they do!" said Perkins. * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * About Boulder Emergency Squad: B.E.S. is an all volunteer, non-profit 501c.3 technical rescue team serving the County of Boulder, Colorado. BES provides a number of technical rescue services at no charge including underwater dive rescue, swift water creek rescue, vehicle extrication, low-angle scree evacuations, animal rescue, wildland fire fighting, structural fire support, and is a trained staffing resource for the Boulder County Sheriff's Department. B.E.S. was incorporated in 1964. Contact: Andrew M. Amalfitano, Public Information Officer Boulder Emergency Squad 303-443-4081 http://www.bes-rescue.org ###
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