Update - BB alumni Amber

We just received this hilarious update from Amber's family :-D Amber was adopted just a little over one year ago after she spent 8.5 months with us while recovering from double ACL/meniscus surgeries. She now regularly goes for long hikes which is just amazing as she couldn't walk at all when she first arrived in her foster home.

Hi guys, thought you might enjoy a little Amber update :)

We took her up to visit Hieu's family in Kelowna in October. We were surprised to find a 9 week old puppy in the house when we arrived!

Amber was sooo excited about the puppy and the poor little guy was so terrified by her exuberance that he peed himself on first greeting.

He quickly came around and realized she was tons of fun to harass and had a great time playing with her all weekend. She was absolutely awesome with him and seemed to really miss him when my sister-in-law would take him home for the night. She would let him steal all of her toys, lie on (and pee on) her bed, try to nurse from her, nibble on her lips, body slam her, hump her leg etc... we even witnessed her letting him win at tug :)

When she did reach her limits as to how much abuse she could tolerate from the little guy, this was her creative solution lol:

Unfortunately the one pic we got of her puppy-sitting practice doesn't show it, but she would sit on him and absolutely GRIN while doing it too.

Upcoming fundraiser - Online auction

Since the last one was so successful and covered the vet bills for several dogs, we are going to do it again - We are holding another online auction :-)

Auction will take place on our Facebook Page from December 3 - 9.

We are currently looking for donated items for the auction, please contact us at bullybuddiesdonations@gmail.com or bullybuddies@gmail.com

Bully Buddies provides online advertisement for your business on our website & blog, a tax receipt for donations over $20, and of course the good karma that comes with it! Please pass on - We'll take most anything!

Thank you so much for your kind consideration in this matter!

 

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

-Rookie had ACL surgery on Friday
- Sugar is in her adoptive home, but she came to us with an infection that turned out to be related to plates holding together an old badly broken leg.... so we have had to pay for plate removal surgery and likely femur head removal

surgery to come (couldn't do both surgeries at once due to the infection).
-Mouse has also cost us about a $1000 due to crashing as a wee pup and his hydrocephalus/seizure issues that are improving.
-Mojo the Chi may need eye surgery
-As always the "normal" small things but that all add up - spays/neuters, deworming etc.

 

Our handsome boy Rookie recovering from his ACL surgery that he had on November 2nd:

 

 

Happy Pit Bull Awareness Day!

Luna's trip to Squamish

Luna and I enjoyed a beautiful drive this morning from Pitt meadows to Squamish. 

We made a special visit to see Dr. Lane and the great staff at Eagleview Vet hospital.

Luna really enjoyed Squamish and the sea to sky highway! 

But more so we both loved that Dr. Lane gave us the go ahead for Luna's right knee surgery!
 
The best part is: Her arthritis doesn't seem to be as bad as projected before- so it's very possible her movement will become that of a regular pain free dog!!! That means stairs! And jumping into and out of cars!!!

The sad news is that poor Luna suffered a broken thigh bone at some point in her life that was left to heal itself. She truly is such a strong girl with an amazing will to live and to love despite it all.

We'll keep you updated as her surgery commences! 

Luna update!

I wanted to tell you all - I was abandoned. :-( I couldn't believe this terrible ff (foster family) of mine! All of my ff - except my foster dad - went camping, and left me home, alone, with only him. I cried all week long. I couldn't even bring myself to get off my bed.... life wasn't worth living.... I couldn't eat, drink, sleep - and of all things - I couldn't even get up to cuddle him... no cuddles all week, no licks - I kept all my own saliva!! Noone got the Luna Lovin'..... it was horrible!

Then after eternity - my f dad forced me up, put me in the car and took me for a very very long drive. My woofpa told me stories like that when I was just a pup so I was very very scared - but then in the middle of the forest.....

My FF!! All of them!! They had taken the trailer and gone to the forest.... without me - but I didn't hold a grudge, I was so happy to see them! We were on a beach, so I got to chase the waves, destroy some ( okay, lots) of logs and meet tons of people!

I suppose some of the people weren't so happy to see me when I went into their tent, muddy and wet, and tried to snuggle them..... I'm not sure why - but then I had to be tied up. That wasn't so bad, kind of fun actually! I got to make my ff run all over, I'd just get the line stuck on a rock and pretend I couldn't move it.... snicker snicker!

Oh until the fireworks... why would someone do that? The line kept me close to them and all I could do was hide under the trailer.... so so so so scary.

Oh it was fun, but it did make me very sore and tired. As much as I wish, my leg isn't as strong as i wish it was. I spent alot of time resting - but that was just fine as i was with them all! I hope you like some of my pictures - aren't I pretty!?!

 

I wish you could meet me - I am definitely ready for a home of my own now.... but please please have a fur brother for me and nooooo stairs!! Many licks, and more licks, and more licks--------- Love, Bella Luna

Dog Days of Summer Mini Photo Sessions

The oh so fabulous photographer Melissa from Unleashed Pet Portraits based out of Victoria is holding the Dog Days of Summer Mini Photo Sessions. She is kindly donating part of the proceeds to Bully Buddies.

Please click the link for more information: http://unleashedpetportraits.com/summer2012mini

Don't forget to check out the galleries on the website to see just how wonderful her photography is!

We are very lucky to have her photograph our dogs in rescue on a regular basis like handsome Cedar here who is still looking for a forever home!

PET-A-PALOOZA

BullyBuddies will have a booth at the Pet-a-palooza on August 12 at Ogden Point in Victoria! Come by to Bob-for-Bullies (hint: nose work anyone??) and support finding amazing homes for our amazing local pitties! This is in Victoria - Vancouver folk it's just a ferry ride away! :) And need we mention...beer garden???!!!

We are looking forward to seeing you there!

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!


Please click on the picture to enlarge it!

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

April Dayton 
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Pet Planet
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The Blending Bar Aromatherapy
http://www.theblendingbar.ca









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









Kali Yoga Inc.
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Denise Mathiesen - Lovin My Lashes















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













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
















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












Dr. Dobias Healing Solutions
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Steveston Gym
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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
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Cali Girl Collars
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PetWellbeing.com
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N/A Nothing Added
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RawPaw Natural Foods
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Dig It! Delights
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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