Luna News!

Hi all!

I have been so excited summer is here ice been forgetting my blog - Sorry!!!

I really do prefer the sunshine to that icky rain. I'm too sweet to get wet like that all the time! In the sun I'm able to play and wrestle, run and chase which now that Bully Buddies fixed my leg I do for hours with my foster brothers because I feel great! Love it!!!

Foster parents says that there is lots of people I don't know that must love me a lot cause they did something called "an auction" and now my vet bills are paid off! I don't know what money is but it sounds important - so thank you to everyone who loves me!! I send you kisses!

My foster mom says I've really come out of my shell! She says I'm not the same dog anymore- and I would say she's right! Nothing scares me at all anymore(well... to be honest - that vacuum is really mean and scary!). I don't cower at all, no running and hiding and if I'm unsure about something- I know my foster family has my back!

I can snuggle on up on the bed now too! I snuggle right in and spoon my foster parents- but my favorite is to cuddle my little human! She's pretty comfy, just my size!

Meet Motaro!

Motaro is an awesome 2 year old guy. Not only is he incredibly handsome, he has the most amazing personality and is also super smart. He is a medium energy dog and enjoys going for walks, runs, playing in the backyard, or wrestling with other doggie friends. He's house trained and totally trustworthy when left alone in the house, but he has no problems sleeping in his crate either. He's a very cuddly guy and enjoys spending evenings on the couch with his people after he's had his daily exercise. He is good with most other dogs- he has lived successfully with a female dog and plays well with the neighbour's male dachshund whippet mix. He is a bit too interested in the neighbourhood cats we see on our walks so will probably need a cat free home. His basic commands are good- he knows sit, down, wait, and paw already and comes right back to you when you call his name. He walks well on leash with an Easy Walk harness after the initial excitement of being outside wears off. Motaro would make a great addition to any loving home!

Here's a video of Motaro singing along to a siren:


Please get in touch with us if you're interested in adopting Motaro!

Many thanks to Sam Chua Photography for the awesome photos of Motaro!
http://www.samchuaphoto.com

Bully Buddies Online Auction

The Bully Buddies Online Auction will take place June 18 - 24, 2012.

Please check our Facebook Page to bid on the various items. Thank You for your support!


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Many thanks to our wonderful donors!
We couldn't have done it without your generosity!

April Dayton 
http://www.aprildayton.com









Pet Planet
http://www.meadowvale.petplanethealth.com













The Blending Bar Aromatherapy
http://www.theblendingbar.ca









Revolution Pump Service
http://www.revolutionpumpservice.com









Kali Yoga Inc.
http://www.kaliyogainc.com/

















Denise Mathiesen - Lovin My Lashes















Run Free Canine Center
http://www.runfreecaninecentre.com/
 













PingiHats
http://www.pingihats.com/

















Wild At Heart
http://www.wildatheartpets.com/
















Luv U Pets
http://www.luvupets.com/












Dr. Dobias Healing Solutions
http://peterdobias.com/
















Steveston Gym
http://stevestongym.com/











Mint Your Health Place
http://www.mintyourhealthplace.com/












Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa
http://www.kingfisherspa.com/










Paragon Surfacing Ltd.
http://www.paragonsurfacing.com













Sylvia Su - Health Beauty and Wellness
sylviaming@hotmail.com
Cell: 604-528-1188














Vancouver TheatreSports Leage
http://www.vtsl.com/









It Works!
Angel Britton - Independent Distributor
http://angelb.myitworks.com









Cali Girl Collars
http://www.caligirlcollars.com/








PetWellbeing.com
http://www.petwellbeing.com/








N/A Nothing Added
http://nothingadded.ca/








RawPaw Natural Foods
http://rawpaw.ca/









Dig It! Delights
http://www.digitdelights.ca/

 









Bully Buddies volunteer Wendy 
An anonymous Bully Buddies adopter
Vera
Friends of Mouse
Jody
Gianna
Bully Buddies adopters Gianna & Steve
Urban Barn
Jean Ballard - http://mylifewiththecritters.blogspot.ca/
Bully Buddies' own Sam K.
Mike and Lanie - Luna's first foster home and friend
Team 1040 Radio http://www.teamradio.ca
Kristy W.
maripottery - http://www.maripottery.com
A Bully Buddies foster

Luna's first swim!

Luna "enjoyed" her first swimming lesson and subsequent hydrotherapy today! She was a trooper considering she thinks she's made of sugar and will melt if rain touches her! She is NOT a water dog - but the amazing staff at Run Free Canine Centre were so skilled in handling her and making her feel safe - that she doesn't hate them - and THAT IS saying something!

Luna's day started off with a wander around their sprawling property to listen to the dogs on the other side of the fence, smell a little horse manure, enjoy the antics of a few chickens and the song of their rooster - all in all, a lovely wander.

She then sauntered into the pool house, donned her life jacket with comfort and many kisses for her lovely handler Shelley then she happily followed her forward into the - on no, no thank you - I'll be going now ..... HELLLLPPPPPP it's WAATTTTEEERRRR! With a little assistance, she was down the ramp and in the pool.

At first she thought she was melting. Truly, as though this was the most tortures event of her trying young life - this was what was going to do her in. But try as she might, she just couldn't get up the wall and out - maybe oh maybe if she just used her back legs she could have! It didn't take her to long to learn that to swim, one must use all legs to get adequate momentum. Once she started to use her back legs, she had some serious swimming force! All 80 lbs one day, may make a wake in that pool!

With the kind and skilled guidance and support of Shelley, and Karl's soothing voice, by the end of it her body- and face - were so much more relaxed, she didn't look as stressed and miserable- whether it be from exhaustion or compliance we'll never know.

She was very happy to be out of that terrible stuff (water) and into her towel -" Ready to go Jenn, What do you mean the trucks not running yet!!" but surprisingly as I was chatting by the front door, she wander back up the ramp! Hmmmm, maybe it isn't all that bad- but she hasn't fully given in yet! That's in future weeks to come!

Paws up to - Run Free Canine Centre in Langley - you are 'drooly wonderful!!' www.runfreecaninecentre.com

Exhausted from the adventure!

Mouse!

Meet Mouse, the latest member of the Bully Buddies family:

Mouse was abandoned at a vet clinic when he was only about a week old. He's now 2 weeks old is is just the most precious little guy ever!

His wonderful foster mom is regularly posting pictures of him on our Facebook Page. It is amazing to watch him grow so make sure to check it out!

Fundraiser - Online auction

Bully Buddies is having an online auction June 18 - 24. Please come and join us on our Facebook Page & hopefully bid on some of the great items that were donated to us by wonderful donors!

100% of the money will go towards our vet bills.

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Update - BB alumni Bentley and his sister Willis

Bentley living the good life!

Bentley's gorgeous sister is unfortunately currently recovering from a dislocated elbow but we're sure she'll be back on her feet in no time!

Update - BB alumni Nicholas

Handsome BB alumni Nicholas and his cutie pie sister Honey are the stars of this lovely digital story that their wonderful mom Becky made for a class she was teaching through Capilano University

Hard to believe that Nicholas and his brother Jasper were once this tiny:

Did you adopt a dog from Bully Buddies? We LOVE updates *wink, wink, nudge, nudge*

Luna update & upcoming fundraiser

Luna came to Bully Buddies Rescue as a palliative foster a few months ago. At only 10 months of age, she was unable to walk and we feared the worst. She had heart problems, ACL tears in both of her knees and blood infections. You can read more about her here.

Luna however showed us all that she has different plans :-D

She came through her spay and first ACL surgery with flying colors!

Here she is now, a few weeks after her first ACL surgery:

She's on less pain medication and clearly one happy, goofy girl who enjoys life! What a change from the dog on death's door that couldn't even walk! What a superstar!

Fundraiser

Bully Buddies Rescue is currently working on setting up an online auction to help cover Luna's ACL surgeries (~$2000) and Itty Bitty Boo's vet bills (~$1500).

We are seeking prizes for animal and human use such as gift cards, gift baskets, dog/cat wares-supplies-services; Household, garden, vehicle, jewelry, vacations... - We are grateful for any unused item!

Gifts worth $20 or more will receive a tax receipt

Please consider supporting Bully Buddies Rescue! If you'd like to donate an item, please contact us at bullybuddies@gmail.com

Thank you in advance for your consideration!

Fundraiser Show!

Awesome upcoming fundraiser for Willis, a BB alumni with a dislocated elbow, and Bully Buddies!

May 3, 2012
Rhizome Cafe, 317 East Broadway, Vancouver
6:00 - 10:00 pm
Entry by donation
Raffle & Silent Auction

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