House of Three Long Dogs
FUNCTIONAL, FASHIONABLE WALKING VESTS FOR YOUR BEST FRIEND!
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Meet the Long Dogs
Dino: The original long dog just turned 13 years old in November! He is quite the spry, distinguished older gentleman. He is the ultimate couch potato, enjoys guarding the house (from the couch) and exploring the backyard when he musters up the energy to do so!
Schultz: A real character, Schultz has all the personality traits of a true Dachshund. He is curious, tenacious, loyal - plus he sings! Schultz loves to sing (howl) and gives it his all when he isn't busy tormenting squirrels. Schultz recently turned 4 and came to live with me when he was just 1 1/2 years old. His elderly owner could no longer care for him, plus he had broken his rear leg and needed not only a home, but physical therapy, too. My vet asked if I would take him in and the rest is history!
Louie G: The newest addition to the pack of three long dogs, Louie is a beautiful little 2 year old long hair doxie boy and my second adoptee from Midwest Dachshund Rescue. Louie is a puppy mill survivor who was sold at a dog auction in March 2007. He found his way to MWDR, then to my home and right into my heart. It has been an amazing experience to watch this little guy blossom into a happy, healthy, playful pup from a timid, scared, untrusting doxie. He loves to torment Schultz - he ambushes him and then they have a wrestling match (aka: Wiener Dog Smackdown!) They do this several times a day when they aren't busy chasing each other around the house at lightening speed. Louie recently discovered the fun of pulling toilet paper off the roll. Since he spent the first 10 months of his life in a cage, I think he may finally be going through puppyhood now.
"Angel" Willie: One of the original three long dogs, my first doxie from MWDR - and the reason for my goal. There will never be another dog like Willie. Given up to a shelter by his first owner, he made his way to MWDR and a wonderful foster home. While he was a foster, it was discovered that he had kidney problems. The wonderful volunteers at MWDR paid hundreds of dollars for testing and treatment for this special little guy, but the damage to his kidneys had been done. I adopted him and in return I learned the true meaning of unconditional love. There never was an adjustment period when he came to live with me, it was as if he had always been my dog. He was smart, loyal, fearless and fun-loving! Willie did quite well for 4 years, then his kidneys failed. I learned all I could with help from my wonderful vets and a ton of research. For the last 9 months of his life, Willie required special care that included IV fluids, home-cooked meals, medications, supplements and frequent blood tests. Everyday he would patiently sit on my lap while I poked him with a needle to give him the fluids that helped his failing kidneys do their job a little easier. He was only about 10 years old when he died; he left me way too soon.
Leader of the Pack - Ellyn: When I'm not busy sewing - or walking the long dogs, I am a Physical Therapist Assistant.
Schultz: A real character, Schultz has all the personality traits of a true Dachshund. He is curious, tenacious, loyal - plus he sings! Schultz loves to sing (howl) and gives it his all when he isn't busy tormenting squirrels. Schultz recently turned 4 and came to live with me when he was just 1 1/2 years old. His elderly owner could no longer care for him, plus he had broken his rear leg and needed not only a home, but physical therapy, too. My vet asked if I would take him in and the rest is history!
Louie G: The newest addition to the pack of three long dogs, Louie is a beautiful little 2 year old long hair doxie boy and my second adoptee from Midwest Dachshund Rescue. Louie is a puppy mill survivor who was sold at a dog auction in March 2007. He found his way to MWDR, then to my home and right into my heart. It has been an amazing experience to watch this little guy blossom into a happy, healthy, playful pup from a timid, scared, untrusting doxie. He loves to torment Schultz - he ambushes him and then they have a wrestling match (aka: Wiener Dog Smackdown!) They do this several times a day when they aren't busy chasing each other around the house at lightening speed. Louie recently discovered the fun of pulling toilet paper off the roll. Since he spent the first 10 months of his life in a cage, I think he may finally be going through puppyhood now.
"Angel" Willie: One of the original three long dogs, my first doxie from MWDR - and the reason for my goal. There will never be another dog like Willie. Given up to a shelter by his first owner, he made his way to MWDR and a wonderful foster home. While he was a foster, it was discovered that he had kidney problems. The wonderful volunteers at MWDR paid hundreds of dollars for testing and treatment for this special little guy, but the damage to his kidneys had been done. I adopted him and in return I learned the true meaning of unconditional love. There never was an adjustment period when he came to live with me, it was as if he had always been my dog. He was smart, loyal, fearless and fun-loving! Willie did quite well for 4 years, then his kidneys failed. I learned all I could with help from my wonderful vets and a ton of research. For the last 9 months of his life, Willie required special care that included IV fluids, home-cooked meals, medications, supplements and frequent blood tests. Everyday he would patiently sit on my lap while I poked him with a needle to give him the fluids that helped his failing kidneys do their job a little easier. He was only about 10 years old when he died; he left me way too soon.
Leader of the Pack - Ellyn: When I'm not busy sewing - or walking the long dogs, I am a Physical Therapist Assistant.
