KARL Ranch Sanctuary and Rescue

03/12/2024

At the vet with Lenny today to see if he's a candidate for prosthetic. After his bff Edgar passed he is dying to play with another pup but his 1 back leg isn't as young as his brain still is. So we'll hopefully fit him with prosthetic so he can keep running! He had best time visiting everyone who obviously was at the vets just to see him. No other reason anyone would be there am I right? Lauren Tonge

04/25/2023

****Update May 2nd, 2023 ***
Tommy is recovering well thanks to the wonderful care of his foster home. His leg is healing so quickly he is dying to play ball again but not for another 8 - 12 weeks. I've included recent pics of his leg and even though he's gone through his surgery the go fund me will be up for awhile as it has been an expensive month in terms of vet care even before Tommy so any help is appreciated so please share and donate any amount possible!
Also big shout out to Summerland Animal Clinic for the amazing staff! https://www.facebook.com/summerlandanimalclinic?mibextid=ZbWKwL

***Update**** Tommy is at the vet getting ready for his surgery. Keep him in your thoughts. ❤️‍🩹❤️Over the last 8 years I have helped out the community of Rock Creek and area rehoming over 50 animals plus taking in lost and found pets etc. While asking for minimal financial help but now I need help. One of my long term rescue dogs, Tommy that is in a long term foster home (who have been so integral in looking after him for the original owners who had health concerns that led to Tommy coming into the rescue) and have covered all of Tommy's meds after he was diagnosed with an immune disorder plus allow his original owners to visit when they can. Tommy was hit by a car yesterday in a freak accident. Thank goodness he came away with only a fracture in his front leg but it does need to be pinned and plated by an orthopedic surgeon at Summerland animal clinic. Of course the cost will be anywhere from $4500-$5500 so we're asking for any help you could offer either by etransfer to [email protected] or calling the Summerland animal clinic at 250-494-9468 with a credit card and saying it's for Tommy under my name Martha Rogers. He will be going in tomorrow for his surgery. Any little bit helps please and pictures of the wonderful Tommy on one of his visits to his previous parents. His dad had a stroke and Tommy is such a good boi he deserves to live his best life. Any questions feel free to email or call myself at 250-486-8356 or the Summerland animal clinic. Thanks again. Also I've created a gofund me account.
https://gofund.me/83981869

07/05/2022

Located in Rock Creek. Up for adoption! Sage is a 6 month old Akbash/Lab Cross. She is too active for her current home so will need active family. Crate trained, good with other dogs and hasn't met kids but probably would love some Littles to hang out with. Will be coming into rescue Wed or Thurs and will be going to vet for vaccines and first check up asap. If interested please pm, call or text Martha at 250-486-8356, or email [email protected] with information about your situation and what you'd offer Sage. Rehoming fee will apply.

06/23/2022

So true. People don't understand that I don't spend alot of time "training" my dogs for "on cue" behaviors just for fun. I spend more time letting them be dogs and teach cues more as needed as opposed for "tricks" some dogs love learning tricks like my Byron and we work on that but I respect dogs and especially THEIR brains and what they are looking for to make them happy as opposed to making them to conform to people's expectations. That focus on bond and trust has created my dogs to have the best recall and no leash aggression or pulling etc. They're more interested in where mom is and what she's doing than external influences. Except Ziza she's just always more interested in fun. Probably because when you spend first part of your life just trying to survive you enjoy life as much as you can when the good life comes along. Lol.

The pressure on dog professionals to have ‘perfect’ dogs is often huge. People in the wider community may automatically think ‘well they work with dogs so their dogs should behave.’

https://www.canineprinciples.com/blog/social-pressures-canine-professionals

05/25/2022

EMERGENCY POINT! You & your dogs are out doing fun things this summer - here's an acupoint just in case...revives respiration & consciousness, helps with trauma/shock & heatstroke, + calms the spirit. Go have fun & keep this point in mind.

05/21/2022

This girl is looking for a quiet home where she can hopefully be the only pet or with other animals who would pretty much ignore her. Her previous owners moved out of country and I was hoping she'd fit into my place but sadly she's not happy with all the commotion. She loves attention once she settles in but on her terms. She was indoor/outdoor but seems to be quite happy to be indoor only. She is fixed, and dewormed and first vet check with vaccines will be included through South Valley Veterinary in Osoyoos or Kettle River Vet Services in Grand Forks. She is an adult probably over 4 years old in good health and litter box trained. Located in Rock Creek. Please pm or call or text 250-486-8356, or email [email protected]. a small adoption fee will apply.

11/02/2021

***UPDATE***** Pippa actually "Breezy" has had a few interesting weeks. She was in a fatal car accident and when no one stepped forward for her, we took her in to the rescue. Her dad who was in Alberta at the time was unaware of her "adventures". He contacted us and showed us proof of ownership and explained the whole situation. Our thoughts and prayers go to the family and friends of the deceased who was in the vehicle and are happy that Breezy is reunited with her Dad. ********
This little radar ears "Pippa" is a 10 month old kelpie pittie cross who will be looking for a new home to start transmitting her satellite signals. She is a smaller girl about 40 pounds with energy to spare. She is vaccinated and will need to be spayed before her adoption can be completed. She loves people, other dogs, easily distracted from livestock even poultry and just wants to be around her peeps all the time. She is working on house and crate training but is so eager to learn. Her ideal new guardians are active and willing to continue to keep Pippa busy mentally and physically. Please pm us or email [email protected] for an application rehoming fee will apply.

07/21/2021

🛇 Use your Manners! 🛇
The Sniff test - Stop doing that!
The sniff test - a badly engrained habit that society has been taught, without a clear understanding of what they're actually doing.

🚩When you reach out towards a dog, you are using body pressure AT them, giving them no time to assess whether you are safe & whether they require further investigation to pick up your information. You are forcing an interaction of a relationship that hasn't had time to develop. To some dogs, this is quite rude & the reason a lot of dogs snap at or bite people. This can cause alot of behavioral issues because of layered stress due to forced interactions.

🚩If they are on lead, they have no where to go if they are sensitive to spacial pressure, so can end up shutting down, shying away or snapping at your hand so you back off. This is an example of how a dog is now using pressure to turn off pressure & make you back off so they aren't so stressed.

🚩People think by offering your hand it can give the dog time to sniff to know you're friendly... they can sniff without being forced to sniff your hand.Their noses are far more superior than ours & they don't need close contact forced upon them to smell you.

🚩Some dogs might not want to know you. You have no relationship with them and that's perfectly fine. They aren't your dog so you don't need to touch them or steal pats for your own satisfaction.

🤔 If you are meeting a dog, what should you do?
⚠Ask the owner if you can interact with their dog. Not all people want strangers touching their dogs. Especially strangers who you are unlikely to see again.
⚠Stand up straight & relaxed, with your hands at your side.
⚠Ignore the dog & talk to the owner.
⚠Don't stare at the dog & don't try to force an interaction by going in for a pat. If the dog wants to know you, it will come up to you & sniff around. Usually they will move away & then come back for a second sniffathon. Some dogs will bunt your hands & wag their tails, which are good signs that you're likely an accepted new friend. Give them a few slow pats down their back (NOT THEIR HEAD) & then stop. Is the dog happy? Has it accepted your interaction? This will determine whether you can give it more pats.

🐶This is a more stress free option for dogs & a reason why in consultations we can develop a good level of trust, especially with fearful dogs & aggressive dogs, without a bunch of negative side effects from forced interactions.