House of Three Long Dogs
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Meet the Long Dogs
Pictured Clockwise From Top Left: Rocco (4 mos., April 2009) in his first walking vest; Louie G. relaxing, Summer 2008; Dino "Go Bears!"; The Original Three Long Dogs: Dino, Schultz and Willie; Willie, newly adopted from MWDR, Christmas 2002; "Bad Boy" Schultz, summer 2008; Ellyn and my first long dog, Hansie!
"Angel" Dino: The original long dog just turned 13 years old in November 2008! 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!
***3/27/09: A sad day at the House of Three Long Dogs. Dino went to that infamous Rainbow Bridge after recently being diagnosed with prostate cancer. Despite also having Cushing's Disease, he had been doing quite well over the past year. He was my first, my best and no other dog will ever compare. We all miss you, Mr. Dude.
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 5 and came to live with me when he was just 1 1/12 years old. His elderly owner could no longer care for him, plus he had broke 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: Adopted in May 2007, Louie is a beautiful little 3 year old long hair doxie boy and my second adoptee from Midwest Dachshund Rescue. Louie is a puppymill survivor who was sold at a dog auction in March 2007 at just 8 months old. 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!); this happens 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 few months of his life in a cage, I think he may 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 by his first owner to a shelter along with his doxie brother, Willie was left behind to mourn the loss of his family, when his brother was adopted right away. The shelter felt he was not adoptable because he was so scared, timid and would sit in the back of his cage and shake all day. He did eventually find his way to MWDR and a wonderful foster home. It was while he was a foster that his kidney problems were discovered. The wonderful volunteers at MWDR paid hundreds of dollars for testing and treatment for this special little doxie, 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 us, it was as if he had always been my dog. He was smart, loyal, brave and fun-loving! Willie did quite well for four years then his kidneys began to fail. 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 us way too soon. It is because of Willie that I became involved with rescue.
Rocco: The newest long dog in my pack, Rocco is a sweet, silly bundle of pure puppy energy! Once again, he was adopted from Midwest Dachshund Rescue, the only place I will ever adopt from. Rocco had a rough start in life: his first owner bought him at a pet store, then he became seriously ill with parvovirus the very next day. She could not afford the mounting vet bills, so she turned him over to MWDR. Poor little Rocco spent close to a month in isolation at the vet, being nursed back to health and spoiled by everyone there, I'm sure - he is irresistible! The wise women at MWDR knew I had lost Dino not long ago and felt Rocco would be just the answer to make my heart a little lighter. As always, they were 100% correct! Louie G. and Schultz are enjoying showing the little guy around.
Leader of the Pack - Ellyn: When I'm not busy sewing or walking the long dogs, I am a Physical Therapist Assistant.
"Angel" Dino: The original long dog just turned 13 years old in November 2008! 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!
***3/27/09: A sad day at the House of Three Long Dogs. Dino went to that infamous Rainbow Bridge after recently being diagnosed with prostate cancer. Despite also having Cushing's Disease, he had been doing quite well over the past year. He was my first, my best and no other dog will ever compare. We all miss you, Mr. Dude.
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 5 and came to live with me when he was just 1 1/12 years old. His elderly owner could no longer care for him, plus he had broke 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: Adopted in May 2007, Louie is a beautiful little 3 year old long hair doxie boy and my second adoptee from Midwest Dachshund Rescue. Louie is a puppymill survivor who was sold at a dog auction in March 2007 at just 8 months old. 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!); this happens 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 few months of his life in a cage, I think he may 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 by his first owner to a shelter along with his doxie brother, Willie was left behind to mourn the loss of his family, when his brother was adopted right away. The shelter felt he was not adoptable because he was so scared, timid and would sit in the back of his cage and shake all day. He did eventually find his way to MWDR and a wonderful foster home. It was while he was a foster that his kidney problems were discovered. The wonderful volunteers at MWDR paid hundreds of dollars for testing and treatment for this special little doxie, 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 us, it was as if he had always been my dog. He was smart, loyal, brave and fun-loving! Willie did quite well for four years then his kidneys began to fail. 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 us way too soon. It is because of Willie that I became involved with rescue.
Rocco: The newest long dog in my pack, Rocco is a sweet, silly bundle of pure puppy energy! Once again, he was adopted from Midwest Dachshund Rescue, the only place I will ever adopt from. Rocco had a rough start in life: his first owner bought him at a pet store, then he became seriously ill with parvovirus the very next day. She could not afford the mounting vet bills, so she turned him over to MWDR. Poor little Rocco spent close to a month in isolation at the vet, being nursed back to health and spoiled by everyone there, I'm sure - he is irresistible! The wise women at MWDR knew I had lost Dino not long ago and felt Rocco would be just the answer to make my heart a little lighter. As always, they were 100% correct! Louie G. and Schultz are enjoying showing the little guy around.
Leader of the Pack - Ellyn: When I'm not busy sewing or walking the long dogs, I am a Physical Therapist Assistant.
