Welcome to our Senior Dog Rescue & "Shelter Rejects" . All of the animal family members here at 2nd Hand are rescues. That's how we decided on our name for our Ranch. 2nd hand pets. Most of our many dogs are seniors where they will spend the rest of their lives comfortably and happy. Some we just have for 2 weeks, some for many years as they spring back to life here. We are self supported and do not adopt out these hounds, as they are need of a stable home to live out their lives. I even wrote a poem about an ancient dog that was with us only 2 weeks after a long hard life. Enjoy:
LOLLIE
I'm so sad, but that's ok.
My old dog died, but that's the way.
She came to me all dirty and thin.
But something about her made me grin.
Someone had hurt her, that I could see.
But someone could fix her, that would be me.
I took her home and gave her a bath.
I love the old dogs, that is my path.
I cuddled and cooed and scratched her left ear.
I held her at night and caler her 'my dear'.
So I can honestly say she had a great end
For two short weeks, I called her my friend.
My old dog died, but that's the way
I'm so sad, but that's ok.
LOLLIE
I'm so sad, but that's ok.
My old dog died, but that's the way.
She came to me all dirty and thin.
But something about her made me grin.
Someone had hurt her, that I could see.
But someone could fix her, that would be me.
I took her home and gave her a bath.
I love the old dogs, that is my path.
I cuddled and cooed and scratched her left ear.
I held her at night and caler her 'my dear'.
So I can honestly say she had a great end
For two short weeks, I called her my friend.
My old dog died, but that's the way
I'm so sad, but that's ok.
STORM'N NORMAN
This is Norman our Grandpa here - he was rescued from St. Louis thanks to www.LoveAGolden.com He was an owner turn in. His family after 8 years decided to dispose of him, just like that they were done. He came to us at age 10 and is now 12+ a little more but has a true puppy brain!!! Always on the go and full of wonder! I'll have to post a video of Norman and his passion for red wine - not kidding - this dog loves his red wine and will steal your drink without knocking over the glass or wasting a drop. Its a must see!!!
MADISON AVENUE'S GOLD RUSH - MADDIE
Maddie is our Grandma and Grand Dame here! Maddie was a stray from St. Louis Animal Control, she was on her last day when a special person rescued her when she was picking up a Golden Thanks www.LoveAGolden.com. Maddie is my big girl in charge and since her first moment here has been my right hand dog. She barks to let me know there are stray cats. She tattles on the pack if they are playing to rough and is always 1st to bed and will let you know its time for you to go to bed too. This year she is 14 and is so spry, just a little hitch in her get-along but she keeps on going. You always have to keep an eye on her when you go hiking - she'll sneak ahead and dive in the pond in the timber and swim swim swim!
U.D. -Unnamed Dog or UDEE
Well here's our foster dog you might say. I'm on the quest for a home but Udee has other ideas. Summer 2011 as I was staining my deck this skeleton of a dog, dirty, over heated, hit by a car bruises, and torn foot pads wandered by my country home. I went to help him so he wouldn't die that day. Animal Control was on vacation, so I held here. Well you could imagine - this young man glued himself to me and nibbles on my shirt sleeve to let me know he's still here. He's neutered, micro chipped and UTD on his shots. He is always at my side looking at me saying "Put me in coach, I'll sort these guys out" he has a strong prey drive so he is not squirrel friendly - naughty boy. I'd say he's about 2 and is sooooo lucky!
ANGELHEART
Angel Heart from Schyler County Animal Control. Who knows her history. She came in with 2 puppies, they were euthanized. But when it came for her some dear person saw these doe eyes and sent her on a transport north to see if someone up here could help this dear girl. She came to me a skeleton and so deformed from living in a tiny crate, I actually thought she might have to be put down, it was horrible. She was heart worm positive, another hurdle for this dear girl. But she survived and is now my constant buddy. Angelheart, Maddie, Ubu & BlackAngel are my barn chore buddies and are at my heels every time I have to do my horse chores!!! She is now about 4 -5 years old - a young girl who will live out her life here. She's had such a rough start - she worries every time the car starts up!! She worries I'll leave and runs to the door for a ride.
MY CINNAMON GIRL
Now this girl is perfect! I'm not kidding. She came into our home and ran to the sofa. There's where she lives. No accidents. No barking. No shedding. Just pops down for dinner or a wee out in the yard and right back up! Cinnamon is now 13 and a 5 year resident here. She spent her first 8 years tied to a local barn that I drove by twice a day. After a year of watching this through all the rain, cold and heat I asked the owner if she would let me adopt. Well its been a real treat since that day. Poor Cinnamon was Heartworm Positive, had so many ticks she was infected with maggots, and had Lyme disease!! So some good vetting and some TLC - this dog is my perfect healthy girl. She is a TV watching sofa dog and will let you join her if you give her a good scratch behind the ear!
DARCY
Darcy and her 2 pups were found along the road by Bureau Animal Control 5 years ago. A local shelter took her in and found her a home in Chicagoland...a year passed, but she was dumped by her family at Dupage Animal Control - unbelieveable. After such a hard journey of so many homes, we gave her a forever home. She bonded so strong here we had to let her stay - she fell in love with AngelHeart and the two are never far apart from eachother - best friends forever! Her 2 pups are in a wonderful home too! We've always wondered how such a great dog and such sweet Basset puppies could end up homeless? Well she's here and will be our "Paws For Reading" doggy - We love going to school groups and reading "Hound From The Pound" woof!
SADIE
Sadie is my special beagle girl and often helps me navigate on road trips, she's the perfect driving buddy size! Sadie came into Henry County Animal Control in 2005 and our wonderful vet, Dr. Dana Miller, thought she'd be perfect for us - our Prissy beagle had just died suddenly and we were 'beagle-less' and no one should be without a beagle. She's 7 now and sleeps on my pillow sounding the alarm if the coyotes get too close! She is one small package of pure beagle sass!!!
