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Words, Woofs & Meows Dogs for Adoption ......... 12&13
Rescue of the Month
RESCUE OF THE MONTH: JOURNEY ANIMAL RESCUE Dedicated to Rescue, Rehabilitati on, & Forever Homes
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By Susan Spisak
Monique Kramer, D.V.M., founder of Journey Animal Rescue, aka Long Journey to a New Beginning Animal Rescue, has been involved in this type of work for almost two decades. In 2005, she obtained a Maine shelter license so she could help another group pull dogs from the Gulf Coast aft er Hurricane Katrina. In 2013, she offi cially registered her non-profi t as a 501(c) (3). Journey Animal Rescue is a small, in-home animal shelter and rescue-she fosters almost all the dogs herself on her 10+ acre spread in Stow near the NH border. Additi onally, she has her own pack of dogs and wolf hybrids that aren’t adoptable due to medical, behavioral, or breed needs. These permanent pack members have found their forever home with her. Dr. Kramer is indebted to her handful of volunteers, especially the board treasurer who regularly stops at her home to help with the rescue’s care. That’s a good thing because Dr. Kramer also att ends to her clients at the Art of Alternati ve Animal Healing in Fryeburg. The dogs come to Long Journey from all over the country. They’re fostered, socialized, vett ed, exercised, loved, and given proper nutriti on unti l the perfect home can be found. Because Dr. Kramer’s fi rst dog was a blind and deaf Australian Shepherd who brought her joy for 14 years, she advocates for special needs pets. One recent happy adopti on story is that of Ajani, a blind and deaf Australian shepherd. He was rescued from Louisiana because he was slated for euthanizati on by his breeder due to those “defects.” Dr. Kramer said he purposely bred two merle-colored dogs which results in blindness and deafness 25% of the ti me. Prior to his life at Long Journey, Ajani was mostly crated resulti ng in signifi cant issues with confi nement. At her home, Ajani became best friends with one of her Pitti es and two Wolf dogs. “They were infi nitely pati ent with him. He was adopted by a former animal welfare vet for the state of Maine who currently runs her own rehab and acupuncture practi ce. She has another deaf and visually impaired Australian shepherd mix that she adopted from me and a rescued Newfoundland mix.” Currently she has only one dog available for adopti on, an Australian Shepherd named Jackie (see below). She’s expecti ng four Chihuahuas soon, but they won’t be immediately available for adopti on. Watch the Facebook link for more, facebook.com/profi le. php?id=100057526544483. For adopti on info and the applicati on, go to journeyanimal rescue.org/. Expect a home, vet and reference check prior to adopti on. Once the applicati on is approved, all family members must be present for a meet and greet with the dog. All animals are vaccinated, microchipped, spayed/neutered, heartworm tested, and de-wormed prior to adopti on. As far as needs, they are simple. Cash donati ons are welcome as well as tangible items, such as Phycox and Glycofl ex joint supplements and ElleVet chews. journeyanimalrescue. org/.
JACKIE, 1 YEAR, AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD
Jackie is a spayed, female, who only weighs around 35 lbs. Jackie is nervous with new people but once she warms up to you is your best friend. She is crate trained and housebroken. She’s energeti c and would be perfect for a runner or avid hiker and requires previous herding breed experience. A house in a rural or suburban environment is required, and a 6ft traditi onal fence is important. The home must have another young dog for play. Note: she had bilateral juvenile cataracts surgically removed successfully. She requires eye drops and must conti nue her ophthalmology rechecks. Only once an applicati on is approved will a meet and greet be done. We require all canine and human family members travel to Fryeburg, Maine to meet her.
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Help us find a forever home!
View more available dogs on our website, downeastdognews.com. Many rescues are showing dogs by appointment only right now. Some rescues do not off er phone numbers and require you apply online.
Please see the contact info. highlighted in yellow below each dog.
STING,
14 years old, Boxer Mix
SWEET, friendly and aff ecti onate guy with a lot of energy. He is looking for a quiet home without a lot of acti vity. A total lovebug with people, but nervous around other dogs, and young children would be too much for him at his age. Probably no cats.
RUFFY,
7-8 years old, Husky Mix
Calm, happy and sweet, Ruff y is a laid-back guy with medium energy. He walks well on a leash and doesn’t bark much. As a puppy, Ruff y had a bad experience with another dog and prefers not to live with other dogs or cats. He is gentle and great with people.
MERCEDES
6 years old, German Shepherd
Mercedes is strong and acti ve. She is very friendly, sweet and loving and has lived around kids, too. She is housebroken and crate tarained. She would like to be the only pet in the home. The lucky person that adopts Mercedes will also receive 2 PRIVATE TRAINING LESSONS AT OUR EXPENSE!
FMI: olddogsnewdigs.com FMI: olddogsnewdigs.com
Sponsored by: Bagel Café
25 Mechanic St., Camden, (207)236-2661, bagelcafemaine.com
Sponsored by: First Nati onal Bank
18 Branches from Wiscasset to Calais, 1-800-564-3195, thefi rst.com
PENNY
6 years old, German Shepherd
She is very loving and friendly to all she meets and loves belly rubs. We expect she would be fi ne with children. Needs to be the only pet in the home. She will need to be on thyroid medicati on for life, however the RESCUE WILL PAY FOR THIS for the lucky family that adopts this very sweet girl.
EMMETT,
1 year old, Boxer Mix
Super sweet and wiggly, typical Boxer. Handsome brindle coloring. Good with other animals and good with all people he has met. He is higher energy and needs a home that is okay with that. Emmett will thrive with an acti ve family and is good with kids that can handle his energy. with kids that can handle his energy.
FMI: miraclegsdmaine.org
Sponsored by: Mason’s Brewing Company
15 Hardy St., Brewer, (207)989-6300, masonsbrewingcompany.com
KARTER
3 years old, American Pit Bull Terrier Mix
He is a big boy but loves his people. He would do best as the only dog in the home. He needs a strong handler but trust me, this guy will love you BIG. He smiles big and loves to show off his teeth as you can see.
FMI: miraclegsdmaine.org FMI: pawsadopti on.org FMI: pawsadopti on.org
Sponsored by: Kompletely K-9 Dog Training and Rehab.
248 Choate Rd., Montville, (207)322-5111, kompletelyk9.com
ROSIE
12 years old, Pit Bull/Lab Mix
Rosie has the heart and soul of a puppy. She is friendly, social, and more than happy to “Boof” at you for att enti on (Or treats, whatever comes fi rst)! Need to the be the only dog in my house but can live with cats and need everyone in my house to be over 7 years old.
Sponsored by: Green Tree Coff ee & Tea
2456 Atlanti c Hwy., Lincolnville, (207)706-7908, greentreecoff ee.com
MOXIE
2 years old, Catahoula Mix
Sweet, lap-sitti ng, fetch loving, easily trainable girl with so much love to give. She loves to snuggle and has had ZERO pott y accidents, has not chewed anything that wasn’t a dog toy. She gets along VERY well with a large male dog she currently lives with.
Sponsored by: Water Bark Wellness
4 Commercial St., Rockport, (207)230-8455, waterbarkwellness.com
SISSY,
3 years old, Bulldog Mix
Sissy is a 3-year-old White Female Bulldog type dog. She weighs about 50 pounds. She does well with calm, laid back dogs but would also do well as an only dog. She loves to play and go on walks, is great on leash and is also crate trained.
FMI: pethavenlane.org Sponsored by: Green with Envy Salon
Camden, Rockland, Belfast, Augusta, (207) 236-3689, greenenvysalon.com
Email: sln2310@yahoo.com Rising Tide Co-op
323 Main St., Damariscott a, (207)563-5556, risingti de.coop
FMI: fetchinghope.com/adopt
OLLIE
1.5 years old, Dalmati on Mix
Ollie is so loving and happy. He loves to play with toys and keep himself busy. He loves cuddles and pets. He is deaf and needs a special home who is willing to learn and teach new ways to communicate.
SCARLETTE
2-3 years old, Boxer Mix
Scarlett e is a smart and strong girl who is a work in progress. She knows sit, lie down, and to give both paws however she has never been taught to walk nicely on a leash. She is dog selecti ve.
TJ
10 months old, Lab Mix
Handsome TJ is searching for a special person to open their heart & home to him! Great with older children, dogs and cats. TJ loves to cuddle and is a collector of blankets and squeaky toys! TJ is an epilepti c puppy and requires a consistent schedule and lifelong medicati on.
FMI: responsiblepetcare.org/dogs FMI: responsiblepetcare.org/dogs FMI: www.3dogsrescue.com
