Good: I am a lover! I love to cuddle and to be pet, you can call me a lapdog. If you stop petting me, I will nudge you under your arm to continue! I have a lot of energy, I enjoy going on hikes, adventures and especially love the ball being thrown for me, I will chase it, retrieve it and bring it back to you. Commands I know are: “Sit, Shake, wait,“gentle,” (while I’m sitting waiting for a treat if you say gentle I will grab the treat gently from your hand), come (only when playing fetch, otherwise I’m sometimes stubborn), lay down (only if I truly want to). I lived in a house with another dog (Pitbull) and a kitten and a child, I was good to them! I am EXTREMLEY LOYAL to my owner and very timid around other people. I have pet insurance through LEMONADE, you could carry on the policy if you chose to do so.
Bad: Pulling the leash, although that’s only when I’m super excited, I will get tired after I go a mile or so and ease into it, but I might have you running! I’m afraid of baby gates? (Not sure where this came from, but sometimes it takes me some coercing, or the obstacle needs to be moved out of the way for me to proceed through the entryway.
Ugly: Jumping up on people, I need to be trained not to do so. I will love nip! The good news is I have never aggressively bit another dog or human and have never showed any signs of aggression!
Up to date on vaccines, rabies expires in 2025, I need a DHLPP & Bordetella booster shot.
Dog Name: Pearl Age: 4 Female, spayed Location: Oregon
Jimmy may be considered an “old man” in dog years, but he certainly didn’t get the message! This good looking 11 year old is anything but and currently is keeping up with a four year old and is actually faster than her! While he loves playing with other dogs, he loves playing with a human even more! His tail never stops wagging! He has the Belgian drape down pat and is very gentle about it, too!
On the smaller side, this handsome guy is about 23” at the shoulder, and weighs 44 pounds. He is intact.
So far, these are the things we’ve learned –
He loves to play ball – any size, type or material
He loves to run out, grab the ball and go off with it (We’re working on bringing it back!)
He loves his toys and will actually hold one between his front legs when he goes to sleep. (Lambchop and Santa are his favorites!)
Oddly, he will not respond to the name we were given. (though he did when he was evaluated) So, a new name is in the works.
Jimmy comes from a multiple dog and cat household and gets along well with them all. Children, although, are an unknown. Overall, Jimmy is a really sweet old man looking to spend his last years being loved. We are hoping to find a home for him in the Mid-Atlantic Region to make that happen as he certainly deserves it!
It’s been a long, winding road for Whatson, who has always been a “sweetie” at heart! However, somewhere during his development years, it is believed he either had a bad experience with men in general and/or perhaps simply was never around them enough to learn to trust them.
Due to the death of his first mom, Whatson was bounced around a bit! In the process, we discovered he was unsure of men and thus quickly became attached and somewhat overprotective of the women in his life. In short, he was very apprehensive of any man, whether in the home or not.
After an intensive search for answers for Whatson and the family that could meet his needs; we are very happy to report that the future looks bright ahead for this loving boy! He is now living with a couple who have had many Belgians over the years and, most importantly, have the love, patience, and understanding that Whatson needs to allow him to succeed. He isn’t “quite” all the way there yet; but, day by day, he is taking positive steps and learning to trust the man in his life and understand his place in the family.
One of the biggest steps towards success we find our BSDRT rescues face is learning to trust again. It would seem Whatson has found the courage he needed to do so and his journey to happiness again has at last begun.
We couldn’t be happier for this loving and deserving Belgian boy!
Whatson is a neutered male Belgian sheepdog who turned 5 years old in March of this year. Originally from France, he, along with his younger brother, lost their mom last year unexpectedly and was surrendered to BSDRT. Whatson’s first placement, unfortunately, did not work out as everyone hoped it would, and he is once more seeking a “forever” home. This time we want very much to get it right for Whatson’s sake.
Overall, he seems to fit the European standard of our breed, i.e., he is not as heavy-boned as most of the Belgians we see in the US, weighs approximately 49 ½ lbs, eats well, and, for the most part, gets along very well with others. Since Whatson was raised as a puppy around women, it is our general consensus that he is most comfortable with them. We can’t say he has a complete aversion to men; however, he appears to latch onto women very easily and then tends to “grumble” if any men approach them.
Currently, we are looking for a home for him with a single female experienced with Belgians, as we feel he might be more comfortable in a home where no men are present. Whatson has never shown any aggression or viciousness towards anyone, but he does tend to latch on quickly to the female in the household and then “resource guard” her from any males. By this, we mean he tends to go to the female’s side and “grumble” protectively at any male who approaches her. We feel this behavior could possibly be due to the fact that he has never lived with a male in the household or been around enough men to place trust in them. Therefore, introductions to any male should be handled “on lead” in a controlled situation with awareness of his current disposition, realizing it may take time, patience, and a lot of understanding to break through his barrier of mistrust of men. Otherwise, Whatson is a sweet and loving dog.
So, while we are looking for a female who has a history of experience with the Belgian breed, we are open to considering the “right” home with a couple, but they would have to have had a lot of experience living with Belgian Sheepdogs and the patience and understanding that comes with trying to break through old barriers to new beginnings.
Most of all, as we said in the beginning…..we want to get this right for Whatson. He’s lost his owner. His first placement did not work out as planned, and it is extremely important to get it right for him this time. He’s been bounced around enough and needs a “forever home” he can count on!
If you are interested in Whatson and feel you can provide the love and security he needs, and have had experience living with Belgians in the past, please complete an application from the link below. We would love to hear from you.
LEX AND ELSA – NOTHING MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN BELGIANS IN THE SNOW!
Elsa is a beautiful, Senior Female Belgian approximately 7-8 years old living in Washington State who came to us as an owner surrender. Much to her sorrow, the owner was only able to keep Elsa for a short period of time, as Elsa and her cat did not get along.
~ Elsa’s Temperament ~
A kind and gentle soul, Elsa has opened up during her time in foster. She loves her people and will make a wonderful companion dog for someone who works from home as she only wants to be in the same space as her humans.
When left alone she tends to yip/whine and therefore needs to be in a single family residence, not an Apartment or Condo
Elsa has a fairly soft temperament, and would thrive best in a quiet home without young children and their activities. She is a dog who avoids confrontation when pressed; and needs only a gentle, firm voice when correction is required.
Elsa weighs about 63lbs and is around 25” tall at the shoulders and about 27”-28” long from the base of her neck to the top of tail so she does best in a larger 40” crate in a car, and 48” for home where she can stretch out.
She is a gentle mouth when feeling playful and will pick up a squeaky toy and offer it. Gentle tug is also a fun activity for her. She does have some play drive but it should not be overdone. She is happy to retrieve a thrown ball in the back yard, but does not have a crazy ball drive. She will simply retrieve it.
She is being crate trained since in the care of her foster and while she whines if left alone in her crate she hasn’t caused any damage. She naps quietly in her crate with the door open, or on the couch or on the floor. She does sleep quietly all night in her XL crate in the bedroom. In the daytime she often chooses on her own to go into the XL crate in the living room to nap as well. She is fine wandering around the house without getting into trouble, but crated when no one is home. She will jump into and rides well in a crate in the car.
She does not need a great deal of exercise but is super happy to go for each and every walk offered. Every day she has more of a spring in her step since she has settled in, rested up and gotten good nutrition. Going forward this is not a dog that should have excessive exercise (hiking etc) but she is happy with nice walks. She does do stairs fine. She is a fairly low energy dog so this should not be a big factor relating quality of life for her at this point.
She does show some prey drive. While she tends to take the lead on a flexi-leash she is not a hard puller, UNLESS she sees a squirrel. Small animals that could be seen as prey and not a good idea for her new home. Flexi-leads are NOT recommended due to prey drive.
We have yet to observe any aggression to people or dogs (but small dogs may be the subject of a hard chase if offered the opportunity). She has not been around livestock and probably could not be trusted with chickens.
Elsa checks things out but doesn’t bark in the house. However, she will bark at the neighbor’s dogs and will fence fight with their alpha female Taiwan street dog. She has a loud deep bark when she barks.
We recommend she NOT be placed in a home with another female. Her actions are pretty intense. She does come back to when called off.
While subtle, she does alert to her need to go potty and there have been no accidents.
She knows a few commands – sit, down, shake that are rusty but she is willing. However, she should not be asked to sit all the time as it’s not a comfortable position for her.
She is not a counter surfer, nor does she jump on anyone. She is neutral to strangers, and introductions to other dogs have gone well – she seems curious and her tail is wagging without hackles. She will bark at strange dogs in the distance.
She is currently in foster with a 14 year old male Belgian Tervuren and they are getting along fine
She is overly reactive to fireworks and under no circumstances should she ever be left out on ANY holiday and/or occasion when fireworks are being used as there is every chance she might jump a fence and/or be a flight risk. She becomes restless and paces.
Elsa is not food obsessed. She takes treats gently. Her feeding regimen will be shared further with her adoptive home.
LEX, JAN & ELSA ENJOYING THE SNOW!
~ Elsa’s Want List ~
We are seeking a home for Elsa with someone who either works from home on a daily basis or stays at home the majority of the time.
We would not recommend her to anyone living in an Apt or Condo.
We also would not recommend her to anyone with a frail condition as during a walk, if she spots a squirrel or cat while on leash; she certainly has the strength to pull you down when she yanks.
Her reaction to small animals needs some positive re-enforcement (i.e. re-focus/treats/etc) it is felt if someone works with her leash walking and provides focus to her on other things when temptation is near it could help. Elsa is biddable and tries.
A pinch collar is NOT recommended for her! She does walk well with a harness. Senior dogs especially can have arthritis in their neck/back/shoulders which can be easily aggravated with collars.
~ Elsa’s Health ~
Overall Elsa’s health is good for a dog her age.
Elsa does appear to have an impact related injury to her right hip socket area possibly caused while she was a stray, but she is not lame.
Her other hip socket is so-so but functional and she does have some arthritis in her back.
She has had some re-occurring ear infections which are now being treated.
She is on a regimen for her arthritis which should definitely be continued. This regimen will be shared with her new owner.
There have been massive changes in Elsa’s life over the last few months, and we don’t even have a clue as to what her life was before we met her!However since she has come into our system, we do know Elsa has faced the following:
Been a Stray Dog
Been a Shelter Dog
Been Adopted
Been Rehomed
And has been Fostered by two wonderful individuals who want nothing more that to see her on her way to the Forever Home she deserves!
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Can you find it in your heart to make the FOREVER promise through thick and thin, sickness and health?
Can youfind it in your heart to go the extra mile when the worst day comes and promise to be with her and hold her beside you when there is no other choice but to set her free?
Can You Really?
ELSA “JUST HANGING OUT”!
If so, then YOU are the Rescuer Elsa not only needs by deserves!
Kira doesn’t know it yet, but in just a few short days she is going to be meeting her new family!
You are about to be so spoiled!
Kira is a very petite female, pulled from a shelter in Virgina with little to no background information. Based on the vet’s examination and analysis it is believed she is currently approximately 16-22 months old.
When pulled from the shelter, she appeared to be under a great amount of stress. This is not uncommon; as we see many of our Belgians arrive in this state of anxiety. Belgians don’t do well in shelter situations! Kira had was placed on Trazodone 2x a day while there and as it wore off had a tendency to constantly trot in circles and whine. After several days at the fosters, and the opportunity to settle in her new environment, she was gradually weaned off of the drug.
She was underweight, weighing only 18.8 pounds; however, she has been a great eater and now weighs just over 27 pounds. Allowed out in the yard on leash with tight supervision the first time, she appeared defensive but fine with the other dogs.
Fast-forward a few months….Kira is described as sweet, smart, and adorably cute! She has made great strides since leaving the shelter and has been allowed to settle into a normal lifestyle.
Still, we will need a Very experienced Belgian home for her placement! Her few unpleasant habits are still being addressed and worked with, and there has been improvement, but still require consistent, patient effort. Her best chance of success will come with a strong yet gentle, loving but firm, constant support system.
EXCITABILITY
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In a kennel run, she starts out highly excitable, with a shrill, shrieking bark and a propensity to race around and around. After a short while, she will settle and lie down on her bed. Moving vehicles outside the kennel or other dogs coming/going will set off barking and circling. A raw marrow bone goes a long way to pacifying her
She is still highly excitable, with a shrill, shrieking bark and a propensity to race around and around. The fosters have made great strides with getting her to settle quickly, but it’s an ongoing process.
With 4 other dogs in the house, going in and out the door, we’re told is a major uproar! (It’s no doubt a herding instinct.) In the beginning, if the foster held her collar to stop her from running, her energy level would heighten to the point she was clacking her teeth, whining, panting and drooling.
Twice (in 3 and a half months) she has bitten the foster when in an over threshold state of excitement. It is felt this behavior will continue to diminish with time, age and training. It is felt this behavior will continue to diminish with time, age and training. Regardless, the new owner needs to be very familiar with the herding dog style of “sniping” as she does have a tendency to do so.
We believe, much of this could diminish without other dogs in the house, combined with some “brain games”, leash walking and basic obedience control such as sit, down, roll over, etc.
As mentioned above, we do believe, much of this behavior could diminish without other dogs in the house, combined with some ‘brain games’, leash walking and basic obedience control such as sit, down, roll over, etc.
Also in support of being the only dog, Kira has presented as not backing down from any of the male dogs in the household and has a tendency to continue pestering them once they settle inside. She will, however; give space to the Belgian bitch of the family!
When she plays, she plays hard!
She rests quietly in the house once the excitement of coming in is over and everybody else isn’t wild to play anymore.
DESTRUCTIVE
Kira has NOT destroyed anything except (oddly enough) the rubbery/net kitty litter mat outside the litter box.
She is well-behaved outside in the yard—quiet – with no digging.
TRAINING
Kira is not fully house-trained. Foster has seen a huge improvement since she’s been here and believes house training will be complete soon.
She is horrible on leash. Currently, Kira and her foster are attending basic manners training class. For now, she’s walked on a prong collar, but is improving with luring using treats.
ON THE PLUS SIDE!
She is super smart and easily called away from the door and/or other dogs’ food.
She is a good eater and easy keeper – training is easy because she’s food motivated
Very easy to groom as she has a nice shorter coat which is easy to brush. She is well behaved for grooming – including clipping and/or grinding her nails.
A compact little girl – approximately 20.5 inches tall and 28 pounds.
Knows sit, wait and down, “in ya go” (to go in crate), “all done” (release word) and they are currently working on “touch”.
She would make an awesome agility dog!
She sleeps on the bed or on the floor at night (closed in the bedroom with her person!)
Friendly to people and other dogs (although she can be a bit much for some dogs)!
AND….cute as a “bug’s ear with a nice conformation – although tiny.
We realize this is a significant amount of information about Kira; however, we feel it is very important to provide the full picture rather than simply a screenshot. Kira is young, and she will continue to be a ‘work in progress’ for some time. Therein lies the reason we will be looking for a very specific home.
As we’ve said many times, most of our rescues arrive with no real background information, and such is the case with Kira. Was she an excitable puppy who has never learned to calm, or perhaps life on the streets and/or the chaos of a shelter heightened her tendencies to over-stress? There are seldom any answers to these questions in rescue, only best guesses. It is why it is so important for us to foster these dogs with experienced Belgian owners! It is so essential to allow them time to appraise their temperaments, before they are placed in what we refer to as their ‘forever’ homes.
But wait, isn’t that what BSDRT is all about?
To evaluate dogs who often come to us shattered or broken? Dogs who only know how to respond with positive and negative reactions? Dogs who so rightfully deserve the opportunity to start a new life full of unconditional love with the help of a knowledgeable human?
We think so, and we certainly hope you do as well!
Rescued from a shelter in Missouri this sweet, sweet BSD girl was in two foster homes before being adopted by her forever home. Missy is now showered with all the love and affection she deserves as the only dog in the household. Her adoptive Dad calls her the “Audrey Hepburn” of dogs for her kind and gentle nature.
This lovely BSD girl was an owner surrender due to financial issues. Once in foster care with one of our experienced fosters a “forever home” was quickly found for her from our application pool. She and her new male BSD housemate are living the good life with a loving family.
Rescued from a shelter in Maryland, sweet Eve, was cared for by a wonderful foster family before being adopted out of state. Returned to BSDRT within days of being adopted she was placed in another foster home where it was discovered during routine testing that Eve had Lymes disease. After successful treatment Eve flew across the country to her “forever home” in Idaho.
Cleo was surrendered by her owner after being caught harassing the neighbor’s livestock. Cleo was in jeopardy of being put down if she should become a repeat offender. Her owner decided to surrender her to BSDRT. In foster care the lovely Cleo became a “foster failure’. She is living her “happy ever-after” in the suburbs of Illinois. Cleo’s housemates include a senior Terv and two kitties to make life interesting.
Discovered in a shelter in California, Rain was in two foster homes before it was decided that this rambunctious 2 year old should have some basic obedience behind him before being adopted out. Rain spent a month and half with a wonderful professional trainer before his forever home adopted him. Continue reading →
Dog Information and Overview: PG was Heartworm positive when she was rescued. She came through treatment with flying colors with the help of her devoted foster family. Eventually PG was matched with a great home far from her southern roots. Her family provided this snapshot of PG’s life now.
We were so happy to hear from Flyer’s mom, who writes:
I saw Flyer’s picture in the success area but no story. I am his new forever person and he is mine 🙂
Flyer is flourishing in his home. He came to us rather timid and scared of many things. He is now a tail wagging, greet me at the door kind of dog. He has become very affectionate and has comforted me on occasions when I was sick by laying next to me. Sometimes I am not sure who needed who more!
Flyer loves my husband, has learned to play and has found his voice. When we first had him he never barked and didn’t seem to know how to play. I am sure he was in a loving home before but now he has a lot of freedom to explore who he is and expresses himself. I love Flyer, he truly has helped my heart be happy. He and our other dog get along famously, they clearly love each other.
Rocky has come a long way from the sickly youngster he once was. Discovered in a Florida shelter he was pulled and in while in temporary foster care developed pneumonia. After recovering he was transported to his foster family in the Chicago area. Once deemed healthy Rocky was adopted by his smitten foster family. He shares his family’s love and attention with another BSD male and they are BFF. Rocky and his housemate are in obedience training and his family is enjoying seeing what a “Rockstar” this young dog is becoming.
Nico was surrendered by his owner due to a home foreclosure and move. While it foster care Nico was noticeably underweight despite having a good appetite and this caused some concern for BSDRT and his foster family. After tests were run he was diagnosed with toxoplasmosis, a parasitic disease. He was treated with antibiotics and eventually given a clean bill of health. Once neutered he was adopted by his adoring foster family.
Mac’s story started with a phone call from the Belgian Sheepdog Rescue Trust…they had been notified about a male Belgian Sheepdog that needed to be moved immediately from its situation.I was asked to do an ID and a temperament evaluation in a town about 60 miles from our home where Mac was being kept in a basement along with a couple of dogs. Mac most certainly was a BSD and did need rescued as his last owner had died and the family was surrendering him so the house could be sold.BSDRT surrender paperwork was signed and Mac came home with us. Continue reading →
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Seems hard to believe it has been almost three years since I adopted Pirate. I would like to share with you highlights from his journey so far.
When Pirate came to live with me and Sasha (an adult rescue Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd mix) he was unsure of himself. That manifested in lots of barking and a bit of lunging in new situations. My goal in adoption and fostering is to give him or her a job and to find the job that they LOVE to do. An added benefit, dogs with jobs don’t get into as much trouble. To find Pirate’s job we needed to start with the basics. Off to obedience class we went. As we bonded, he discovered more confidence, discipline and control.
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Wiley is a wonderful young dog that was rescued from a shelter. He has found his place in his new “pack” where he settled in nicely.
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A very ill Tinga was discovered in a Central CA shelter in Jan 2008. She was suffering from a virulent strain of Kennel Cough that required many months of treatment. During that time her foster family fell in love with her, and she with them. In Oct she joined the family permanently, sharing the bed with their other Belgian Sheepdog and bossy cat.
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Savvy (now Teddy) was picked up as a stray and rescued from a shelter. He’s a beautiful boy who has found a wonderful new home with a loving “mom” and a Terv roommate.
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Five-year-old Tatoo entered the rescue program in Feb 2008 after being kenneled for 5 months following the death of his owner. He faced another let-down once he was accepted for foster care, as he was separated from his sister for the first time in their lives. Tatoo’s response to basic obedience commands improved rapidly in his foster home, and he seemed happy. Yet what he most wanted was to be special to someone, Then in April a man who’d lost his BSD to old age a year previously and was now ready to give his heart to another spotted Tatoo. Now, thanks to adopter John, Tatoo has exactly what he wanted, and much more. Today he accompanies John to work every day, where he’s welcomed by co-workers. He also travels with John on his business trips, where he greets customers from his position at the side of his special person. Finally, and for the first time, Tatoo has a special person of his own 24/7. And in Tatoo, John again has a BSD to love.
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Five year old Tasmine and her brother Tatoo entered the rescue program in Feb 2008 after being kenneled for 5 months following the death of their owner in Florida. Taz didn’t do so well during her first few months in foster care, partly because she was separated from her brother for the first time in their lives. But it wasn’t long until she responded to her foster family’s love and blossomed into the happy-go-lucky lady she is today with her new family in Ohio.
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Spice and her sister were given up to Rescue by their owners. Both have found wonderful permanent homes where they are given the love and attention they deserve.
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Outcome: Shay was surrendered to a shelter in Idaho by her owner for unknowm reasons. We guess she was about one year at the time. Brenna Herteux got word that there was a Belgian sheepdog in the shelter and bailed her out immediately. Brenna fostered her for about 3 months, until she was adopted by a couple near Seattle. Everyone who has ever met this dog thinks she is about the sweetest creature they have ever met.
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It has been five weeks since I picked up Simon in North Bergen New Jersey and brought him home to West Brookfield, MA. The following days were a blur of activity, and Simon was in sensory overload, new food, the vets, housing, sleeping, area, and another dog, Lola. Our trepidation over how the two dogs would interact was solved outside the house. I used the 75’ training lead I made was on Simon, while Lola has the run of the land. If Simon were too overbearing, Lola could escape, while Simon could be restrained. It worked. They are still trying to figure out the pecking order and their play is who is boss. Lola, while smaller, gives as much as she receives, and it usually ends with her spitting out a mouthful of black fur. But occasionally we see each giving the other a lick on the muzzle or ears.
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Princess is a true Cinderella story. Princess started out life as a wanted puppy and eventually was left to be a neglected forgotten soul. Thanks to a loving family, Princess is now living “happily ever after” in her forever home.
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Old, stiff, overweight and not looking her best? No problem. We can relate! Pepper has been the perfect addition to our aging two human, four feline family. She is thoughtful, quiet and a bit of a homebody. She loves to snack and take naps. A kindred spirit! Our biggest concern about bringing a dog into our home was that our poor cats might get bullied but we need not have worried. Pepper pretty much ignores them…even when they are rubbing up against her, walking under her belly or hinting that they would like to be invited to snuggle in that big cushy dog bed. Within days of arriving here she assumed the job of home protector, proudly alerting us to intruders on our street. (Usually those intruders are neighbors but she looks to us for guidance before progressing from a muttered hoohoof to full bark.) She enjoys short walks on wooded trails or neighborhood streets and she has befriended a few pooches who visit the nearby park. Mostly she likes to sit at a safe distance and observe. Be the subject frolicking dogs, people doing yard work or busy pet store employees, Pepper wants to study them.
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Pepper came into Rescue at approximately 9 years of age. She was in need of grooming and training. Her wonderful foster family had her professionally groomed, worked on obedience and fell in love with her. Sadly, after only a few months, Pepper became ill and succumbed to cancer. Her last few months were spent in loving care.
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We got word that there was a Belgian sheepdog named Onyx being offer for free on Craig’s List in Spokane, WA. The owner loved Onyx, but had to move and was unable to have a dog at her new home. BSCA Rescue quickly put out an announcement for foster care or a permanent home. Lisa Lucas (www.northerntailsdogtraining.com) came to the rescue and placed her in a program in which women in federal prison socialize and train dogs to make them more adoptable. Her trainers put her on a diet, renamed her Sophie, and she was the star of the cell block this fall. Sophie graduated from the program with honors and was quickly adopted by a couple in Spokane.
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Midnight was turned in at a PA shelter April 2008 after being chained to a tree for most of his life. He was an intact and very territorial fellow when he was accepted by the BSDRT Adoption Program, and had a severe case of Lyme’s Disease. In just a few months, his foster had him on the mend and eating well. The Lyme’s Disease had weakened his muscles but as he regained his strength he learned how to play with other dogs for the first time in his life. He was easily house-trained and soon preferred sleeping at the side of his foster’s bed. After nursing Midnight along for six months his foster adopted him, ensuring that he gets all the attention and affection he’d been without for the previous 11 years.
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This lucky lady has found a new home.
This sweet girl was turned in to the shelter because of a new baby. She is very friendly and good natured. She likes to be touched all over and petted.
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Just thought I’d let BSDRT know I love my new forever home ! I have a sister BSD and two terv brothers and a POWERKat and a daddy who walks me most every day, and we go for rides and I do therapy visits with my mom already. My shaved down fur is growing back in and I love to be brushed. My nick name is ‘Fuzzy Wolf’ as my blue dilute fur and my gorgeous gold eyes make me look rather wolf-like. Everyone comments on how SWEET I am and it’s true ! Thanks BSDRT for being there when I needed you! Continue reading →
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Freya is doing great! She has become well integrated with our family. After her first day of obediance class we discovered that Freya knew hand signals! She was well trained at some point and just took someone understanding her language amazingly enough. We quickly learned a few necessary hand signals (sit and down) and were amazed how quickly she trained after that. She now knows what is expected of her on our evening walks. We conquered the housetraining and Freya remains in love with her kennel. We haven’t had any episodes of her running away since the one episode right after her joining our family. In fact, at one point the gate blew open a few months ago. We actually wouldn’t have known this (since the gate is not visible from the door she goes out) except for the fact that about 5 minutes after letting her out she was scratching at the garage door to be let in. She has no desire to leave us anymore thankfully! Continue reading →
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“How can we thank you for letting us have a companion for our bereaved Stevie. These two dogs are inseparable. We adopted Dixie (now Rhiannon) in August of 2005, and cannot imagine a better companion for Stevie. We are grateful to have them both – they are truly like sisters (without the fighting!). Even though both have very distinct personalities, our extended family and friends can’t tell them apart. But we can! Rhiannon has captivating eyes and is ALWAYS wagging her tail. We’ve attached a photo of our ‘girls’. Stevie (Stephanie) is on the left and Rhiannon (formerly Dixie) is on the right.”
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One evening while on the computer I found the Belgian Sheepdog Trust web site. I saw a picture of Bijou and something inside of me was touched by her story. I suddenly decided we needed her in our life as much as she needed us. She has been here a month and it seems like she belonged here all along. We are three dogs and five cats and one very happy family! THANK YOU!
Dog Information and Overview:
Angie is a gorgeous show dog who was living with several other related Belgians on a farm in Washington. The farm was sold and Angie’s owner, who was renting the place, had to move. The owner was heartbroken about having to find homes for several of her beloved dogs. BSCA Rescue was able to help the owner find great homes for the dogs that needed placement. Angie went to live with a wonderful couple near St. Paul, MN who have a Terv that adores Angie.
