SMILIN' JACK HAS GONE MISSING!

JACK was live trapped one year ago on the Washington coast.  He had been fostered for nearly one year before being adopted in July to a family living west of Portland, OR.  JACK's story is very unique in that he is a feral dog.  He became homeless while still a puppy and somehow managed to live and survive on his own.  Although in the year that he was fostered, he made great strides to becoming a domestic companion dog, he retained much of his feral attributes.  He will not willingly approach anyone nor will he let anyone approach him.  He is not the least bit mean or aggressive.

On 20July2010, JACK's new family had a medical emergency and JACK was left home alone in the back yard.  Not yet comfortable in his new home, he became frightened and escaped.  He has been on the run since then.  So far there have been no reported sightings.

JACK's foster mom and his new family are devastated and desperately want him back.

JACK's adoptive home is in the Rock Creek Golf Course subdivision, west of Portland and just north of Highway 26.  JACK is wearing a red collar with a blue dog bone tag.

If you see JACK, please call his foster mom immediately.  Please do not run after JACK.  He is very dog friendly and if you have a friendly dog with you, you may want to see if JACK and your dog will approach each other.  If you have food available, please leave some out for him.

JACK's foster mom is Vivian [with Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue, Border Collie Rescue and North Beach PAWS] and can be reached at 360. 580. 9927 or eliottd2002@yahoo.com

THANK YOU!

Say hello to Stewie. Althletic, loving, funny as all get out! His personality is truly endearing and he is so ready to please. The most amazing  thing about tis guy is that after 9 weeks in a kennel (he was held in  a neglect case) he has not lost ANY of his positive out look on life. He is VERY eager to please, smart too. He went straight from the kennel to the Lake County Fair and charmed everyone there. He loved kids and other dogs and greeted everyone who stopped by the OOHS booth. While there, he started learning how to lay down and roll over. Stewie can jump straight up in the air like he has springs in his legs......can you say "frisbee dog". He has stolen our hearts for sure. At his foster home, Stewie is learning what a crate is and actually doing quite well. He is out with is foster parents dogs (all 7 of them) and has absolutely no issues, fitting in just fine. Stewie loves fetch and loves throwing the ball himself just as much as chasing after it. He has been loose with the cats inside and so far so good.  He settles down nicely once inside, laying right by you wherever you are. Stewie is going to make someone a great little companion. Stewie is neutered, up to date on routine vaccinations including rabies. His adoption includes a 24PetWatch microchip plus registration in the 24PetWatch pet recovery service and 30 days of pre-paid pet health insurance. For more information on the 24PetWatch microchip visit www.24petwatch.com or call 1-866-597-2424. For more information on the insurance please visit www.sheltercare.com or call 1-866-375-PETS. You can email info@oreognoutbackhumane.org or call 877.947.5009 ext 2 if you would like to know moew bout Stewie. You can watch a video of Stewie learning to roll over by visiting his home page at www.oregonoutbackhumane.org.

*** Video http://www.youtube.com/user/stephmorris1974?feature=mhum#p/a/u/0/vu2gifcVeX8 *****

Spring was 12 weeks old on Friday the 13th of August.  When she was born we noticed that unfortunately something didn't grow 100% in her front right foot (the one with just a little bit of white on it). 

The Vet Specialist in Portland thought it was just her toe- but I feel (and another local vet) it has more tendon and ligament damage or deformity involved.  

At 6 weeks old she started limping.   I am not sure she is limping out of pain or just structure (foot/leg is shorter than the other) - when on pain meds she still limped- palpation shows some sensitivity but not a lot.  Her temperament is AWESOME. She is well started on becoming a great pet or THERAPY dog but she is still a Border Collie and will need lots of mental stimulation and exercise (swimming will be excellent for her).   WORST CASE SCENARIO- She may eventually need the limb removed. 
 
Spring cannot stay on the farm as we cannot support a non-working dog.    She will require a home that can and will commit to taking care of her medical needs.  

Spring has a great start- She is crate trained, leash training is in progress, has been riding in the truck with Bill at work, playing with kids and other dogs at the ranch (Bill's work) and loves to just hang out.   Spring is a SWEET HEART.  She has had her first set of vaccinations and two sets of dewormings. (another set this weekend will be given)

Spring's adopton fee is $250.00 which will be refunded to you when you send us copies of veterinary paperwork indicating that she has been spayed and that you have had your own vet or specialist evaluate her condition.  

For more information, please contact  billstephmorris@aol.com after you have filled out an application.   Only parties with border collie experience and good veterinary references will be considered. 

Chico is a very loving, sweet boy who gets along well with most other dogs and cats.  He comes from life on a small farm and has not been exposed to urban life.  Due to this he is scared of noises that are strange to him or seem threatening, such as shotguns firing in the distance, fire crackers a block away, or loud voices.  He was very unhappy at changing homes and will take a very patient, understanding, and tuned in adopter.   Even in a quiet country setting, a very secure yard with no opportunity for accidental escape will be an absolute necessity until he is bonded and trusts his new owner which may take some time. 

He has been learning to play with toys, something which he did not recognize at first as anything that had to do with a dog.  He now plays keep away with the other dogs and runs with a rope toy.  He walks on a leash very nicely and in the house prefers to lie right next to you.  He seems to prefer women to men but he has bonded well with my husband.  He really loved his previous owner.  

Chico is feeling more secure now and is learning many new things.  I have been working with him on learning to jump over bar jumps and he does that with ease although I sometimes think he wonders why he's asked to do this.  He is learning to sit before he is given his meals. He has learned to retrieve a ball and is best friends with my BC girl.

This week, June 7, he has decided that my husband is a really good guy and now asks him to rub his ears and pet him. We started working on weave poles today - he may prove to be a quick study at this.  We have found that he really. really wants to chase a 4 wheeler.   When it is parked he will go up to it every once in a while and bite at  the tire!  We don't allow him to chase after it.  He does like to help with yard work and is easy to have around. August 1: Chico has been retrieving quite well now although he needs work on bringing it all the way to you, he sometimes drops it about six feet away.  He gets along better with female dogs rather than males, although he is making friends more easily.
As you can see from the above journal entries, Chico has come a long way.  He now comes to my husband when called (see picture) and is a loving friend.  He is much happier now and although he will need further training and socialization I believe he can now actively look for a forever home.  Someone who has an understanding of Border Collie behavior and characteristics and can devote love and time and kind training will be rewarded with a wonderful friend.

If you would like to know more about Chico please complete an application.  His adoption fee is $150.00.  (I will also ask you to complete an IDAWG application) and  you may email me at birchcreekbc@gmail.com or call after 4 pm weekdays 541 889-2018.