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Posted by editor Mon Jan 28, 2008 14:26:06 PST
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Every second of every minute of every day, a helpless animal is put to death just because no one was there to take them home.

— Anonymous

Dumping dogs in Tehachapi as well as all Kern County has reached an all time high and there doesn’t seem to be an end in sight. With no shelter here and nothing pending in the foreseeable future, things may only get worse. The debate: lack of education and planning or part of our disposable goods society? Plan ahead, do research and be realistic about the time and costs of a pet.

People like Susie Atherton, of Canine Creek Dog Wash & Boutique, who posts daily news of lost and found animals on the Tehachapi News Web site, and Leslie Moniot, of Canine Canyon Ranch Rescue (CCRR), who rescues local abandoned animals, help where they can.

CCRR is a local “mutt” rescue for dogs over 50 pounds, located on 21 rural acres where there are predators who would prey on smaller dogs. Beginning with foster home care in 2001, through the start of CCRR in 2004, Leslie proudly admits today to finding good homes for over 200 dogs — no small feat!

As a canine “foster mom,” Leslie goes through 50 pounds of dry dog food per day for her “foster kids.” When a stray is rescued she holds it for a minimum 10 days (by law), then there are shots, spay/neutering, feeding, etc. After 30-60 days, she has invested close to $200 into a dog she adopts out for $100. Talk about “not for profit!”
Some dogs take longer to find the perfect home. One recent adoptee took a year to be placed into a new home but it was worth it. Leslie also accepts many owner-surrendered dogs at the rescue.

Some tail waggin’ success stories

“Gentle Ben” was found wandering in the parking lot near Canine Creek about six weeks ago. A good sized dog, his fur was so badly matted it was actually dragging on the ground. In addition he had large, untreated cysts growing on his neck and tail. His amazing disposition and plight was networked throughout Tehachapi, and donations began pouring in to help fund the $1,000 cyst removal and neutering surgeries. In addition, more than 15 hours of brushing and clipping was spent to get him ready for his operation, with all grooming services donated by Canine Creek Dog Wash.

By the time you read this story, Ben will be happily settled in with his new family, and he’s everything they hoped for.

Another success story is “Dallas” AKA “Hit by a car.” Rescued from the Lancaster Animal shelter on Dec 12, Dallas was on doggy death row; even after  his road rash was patched up, his future was very limited. He was rescued by Leslie, his ankle was repaired, his shots updated and neutering was performed. Dallas was recently adopted by 12-year-old James, who was looking for a companion for his other dog, as well as a new friend for him.

“He doesn’t just wag his tail, it’s like he’s hinged in the middle. His whole butt wags,” said Dallas’ happy, new best friend, James.

“Cinder” is young Lab-mix, who was adopted last month, after a six month stay at CCRR. A high-spirited dog, she loves the attention she gets from her new “forever family.” A great match-up of the pet’s needs and the families able to fulfill them, makes this another success story.

If you are considering pet adoption, please do your research first. Check out the shelters in Mojave or Bakersfield, or go online to www.petfinder.com, www.petsafe.com, and www.petharbor.com. Or call Leslie at Canine Canyon Ranch at 823-0111, or email her at: caninecanyonranch@wildblue.net
 

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Comment From: Dogmomma

Thank you Randy Horne for writing this article for us. You can always see our dogs available for adoption on my blog, which is updated at least weekly. I've already gotten two calls for dogs-Mandy is adopted and Thumper may have a new home too. Give us a call. Dogmomma at Canine Canyon Ranch