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.