Batya, the St. Bernard Needs YOU

Batya was one of the 10 dogs rescued from an overcrowded Taiwan shelter in February. When she arrived at the Animal Rescue Outreach Center, she was in bad shape. She was emaciated. With her build, she should have weighed at least 125lbs. Poor Batya however weighed in at a staggering 47lbs. We could see and feel every single bone in her body and she had horrific pressure sores from the spots that hit the kennel where she was kept for 24 hours per day.

You see, Batya had some issues with the other doggies at TUAPA so she was confined to a crate. Solitary confinement for this sweet lady. And she only got out of her crate for 1 hour per week (IF her volunteer made it to work).

Her situation was devastating. So we decided to step in and rescue her.

When Batya arrived at the shelter, they estimated her to be around 7 years old. When she arrived at our facility, she was weak, dehydrated and completely emaciated. After we got a good meal in her belly and gave her all the fresh water she could want for, Batya perked up and began acting like a puppy! We wondered if she really was 7 years old or if the shelter simply assumed she was old based on her physical apprearance.

After getting her on a regular feeding schedule and giving her plenty of fresh water, it was time for Batya to visit the vet. Dr. Alex at Advanced Care Veterinary Hospital spent a remarkable 2 hours with our girl, checking her over from head to toe.

Unfortunately, Batya's diagnosis, although completely manageable, was a bit of a blow to our tiny rescue. First, Batya was supposed to arrive spayed. She instead, arrived in heat. Second, she was diagnosed with Entropion, a condition where her eyelids curl under and the lashes scratch her eyes. It's a painful condition that causes her not to want to open her eyes all that much. She will require corrective surgery to fix the problem. She has an ear infection and is terrible need of a dental. And there is some concern about her jaw. You see, Batya's tongue ALWAYS hangs out the side of her mouth. It appears her jaw is actually crooked. Xrays will be done in order to get to the root of the problem. But the tongue, since it regularly drags on the ground, and picks up anything and everything is covered in abrasions and is bringing loads of bacteria into the mouth which has caused extensive ulcerations. There is some talk of corrective surgery for that condition as well although that will come secondary to the spay, entropion surgery and dental.

The good news is, the vet confirmed Batya's age to be a mere 1.5 years. We knew she behaved like a puppy and there was no way she could be 7 years old!

Batya has a long life ahead of her and she is facing it with a smile. She is so happy and has completely forgotten about the hardship she endured in Taiwan! Our little rescue is now reaching out to you for help. Our vet bills are in the thousands for Batya. We can't get her the care she needs without your help.

Please consider donating to help save Batya, a sweet and happy girl who so desperately needs a second shot at life!

Click the link below to donate. Even a small contribution - $1 or $2 will help. And please help us spread the word. If you can't donate, we understand. But tell your friends, families and co-workers about Batya's cause.

We will also have several fundraisers throughout the month of March - training classes, sales etc to raise funds for our girl and will keep you posted.

Thank you from the staff and Big Sloppy Kisses from our girl Batya!

ADORABLE Piper needs a home!

Piper is a little 2-year-old female, white with tan, rough coated Terrier mix weighing in at a petite 14 lbs.You can tell from her pictures that she is a pretty little girl. With her beautiful carmel colored eyes and a brown nose...and you just gotta love the ears. :) Piper is a bit unsure of new people. It is great to watch her transformation in foster. Every day her true playful personailty comes out a little bit more. She loves to play and interacts well with other dogs. Piper would do best in a home with at least one other dog to bond with or a stable pack. Piper is up-to-date on her vaccinations, rabies, spayed, and has received a clean bill of health from the vet. For more information, contact Russell Rescue.

Valentine's Day Puppies with lots of love to give!

4 puppies are making the "Flight to Freedom" from Taiwan to San Diego. These 4 puppies will get a fresh start and will make a new life for themselves here in San Diego. "Rootbeer", "Pepsi", "Socks", and "Sugar" know no other life than that of the overcrowded Taiwan shelter. They will arrive Tuesday, February 15th where they will be greeted with open arms by volunteers from The Collared Scholar's Animal Rescue Outreach Center.

"Rootbeer" is a 4 month old beagle mix puppy weighing in at about 15lbs. She is a spayed female and is good with other animals and people of all ages. 

"Pepsi" is another 4 month old beagle mix puppy weighing in at around 15lbs. She is also a spayed female that is good with other animals and people of all ages.

"Socks" is a 4 month old neutered male terrier mix who will be arriving with "Sugar", his sister. Both are good with other animals and people of all ages.

These pups are all in good health and current on their vaccinations. If you are interested in meeting or adopting any of the puppies, please contact The Collared Scholar at 619-916-8710 or at meagan@collared-scholar.com

Pineapple, severely abused, still has faith in humanity

This is the story written about Pineapple from one of the shelter volunteers in Taiwan. Pineapple will be headed to San Diego on 2/15 for a chance at a new life.

 

"We rescued “Pineapple” on 12/22/2010 , the case reporter Ms. Yang told us Pineapple was abandoned in her neighborhood  by his owner about half a year ago, and Pineapple had been very weak for about a week already when she called us.  At first we thought the wounds on Pineapple’s back were caused by dog-fighting, but when we sent him to the hospital for emergency treatments, the doctor told us he was very likely abused by someone poured hot oil on his back because when the doctor tried to shave and clean his back, his back was greasy and his skin peeled off  piece by piece.  

Our guess is that someone in the nei ghborhood doesn't like stray dogs around, so poured hot oil to scare them away. Luckily, Ms. Yang noticed that Pineapple was hurt and called for help. 

 

Pineapple stayed in the hospital for a week and he is now back to the TUAPA shelter under Dr. Jimmy’s care.  When we saw the wounds on his back, we couldn’t believe anyone would do such a terrible thing to a poor stray animal.  And what amazed we were..despite everything he has been through, Pineapple didn't lose his faith in humanity.  He is still this loving, trusting and forgiving boy who just wants to be around people, although he is independent. 

Pineapple is safe for now living at the TUAPA shelter, but without the fur on the majority part of his body, he's vulnerable and very likely to be picked on by his cellmates and gets hurt if a fight breaks out.   That's why we are seeking your help.  Pineapple deserves to have a good life!  People have failed him once, let's not fail him again.  Please help and share his story to anyone you know, so he can have a chance to live safely and happily for the rest of his life with his human family.  Thank you for reading and sharing his story!"

 

The hair on Pineapple's back is starting to grow back. He will be coming to San Diego on February 15th and he will live with a trainer so he can receive love, care, and training until he finds his forever home. If you are interested in adopting Pineapple, please call 619-916-8710

 

Here are his stats:

Sex: Male (Neutered)

Breed: Unknown

Age: 2-3 years old

Good with Dogs: SOME

Good with Cats: NO

Good with Kids: YES

 

Pineapple is a typical Taiwanese dog. He is very loyal and protective. He can learn to live with another dog but he won't be the type of dog you can take to the dog park. He will be a very loyal companion.

Timmy, a sweet, shy boy from Taiwan is looking for a foster or forever home!

Timmy is an adorable 4 year old mix breed dog who made it on the Flight to Freedom from Taiwan to San Diego. He is a shy boy, having spent his entire life as a stray or in a shelter. Timmy may be a little insecure, but once he trusts you, he will be the best snuggle buddy you have ever seen! He is coming to San Diego on 2/15 from Taiwan and is looking for a foster or forever home.

Here are his stats:

Sex: Male (Neutered)

Weight: 25lbs

Good with Dogs: YES

Good with Cats: Unknown
Good with Kids: YES (but shy at first)

Timmy is current on his vaccinations and in perfect health. If you are interested in adopting or fostering Timmy, please contact 619-916-8710.

Bernie needs a Foster or Forever home!!!

Bernie is a highly intelligent and curious JRT who is full of personality. He loves people, other JRTs (after a proper introduction), and chilling with his peeps. He's very affectionate, will lick your face off, and loves sleeping with you in bed. Because he is a young 3-year old, male JRT, Bernie will need a little stimulation. Regular walks or hikes will probably suffice. Bernie isn't destructive, but he doesn't like being left alone for too long. He is crate trained but will need a little house training refresher course once in his new forever home. Bernie's a very handsome boy with a beautiful white with brown markings as you can see in his picture, and a docked tail. He is a rough coat that has been trimmed since he looked more like Bob Marley with dreadlocks when we pulled him from the shelter. :) Bernie is highly intelligent and knows some tricks. This dog's tail is always wagging. His nickname is Mr. Wiggles! If you are ready to start out on your new adventure with a Jack Russell Terrier as a lifelong companion, Bernie is definitely the one for you. Bernie has been neutered and is up to date on his vaccinations and has received a clean bill of health from the vet. Make a difference in a dog's life this New Year and remember, saving just one dog won't change the world, but it will surely change the world for that one dog!

Bernie is currently staying at The Collared Scholar for a training refresher. He is ready to move on to a new foster home or forever home. For more information, visit Russell Rescue or call us at 619-916-8710.

Batya, the St. Bernard has Personality Plus +++++

Batya is a 4-5 year old purebred female St. Bernard. She is coming to us from TUAPA, the non-profit shelter in Taiwan. The volunteers at TUAPA told us that Batya didn't stand a chance of getting adopted as she isn't all that friendly with other doggies. Because she isn't friendly, she can't be outside all that often so she is couped up in a tiny cage most days. She also has a slight jaw deformity that causes her tongue to hang out of her mouth all of the time. In Taiwan, this makes her highly unadoptable. Here in San Diego, we think its adorable and adds to her personality!

Batya is sweet and affectionate with people of all ages. She is very thin right now so when she arrives in San Diego, we will work hard to put some meat on those skinny bones of hers!

If you are interested in adopting Batya, please contact The Collared Scholar at 619-916-8710. Batya is in good health, fully vaccinated and will be spayed upon adoption.

Here are her stats:

Sex: Female

Age: 4-5 Years Old

Good with Dogs: NO
Good with Kids: YES
Good with Cats: Unknown

Batya will be staying at The Collared Scholar and will receive a training makeover. She will be crate trained, housebroken and we will work to minimize her other dog aggression. Upon adoption, she will have access to free lifetime training at The Collared Scholar.

HERE is a video of Batya playing at the shelter in Taiwan.

Meet Bei Bei, a sweet girl from Taiwan who needs some TLC

Bei Bei is an adorable 8 month old mixed breed puppy, one of 10 dogs making the Flight to Freedom on Tuesday from Taiwan. Bei Bei has lived her entire life in a shelter. She is currently one of the "lucky" ones who made it off the mountain and was moved into a foster home in Taiwan. However, the foster home is no walk in the park for Bei Bei.

Bei Bei spends her days tied to a chain in the front yard. At night, she is brought into the garage and fed. She has very little interaction and has never been for a real walk.

On 2/15, Bei Bei will be flown from Taiwan to San Diego where she will be given a new start at life. If you are interested in fostering or adopting Bei Bei, please contact The Collared Scholar at 619-916-8710.

Here are her stats:

Age: 8-9 months

Breed: Unknown

Sex: Female (spayed)

Weight: 23 lbs

Good with Dogs: YES

Good with Cats: Unknown

Temperament: Shy

Click HERE to see a video of Bei Bei at the Taiwan shelter.

10 dogs on a Flight to Freedom from Taiwan!

On Tuesday, February 15^th, just one day after Valentine’s Day, a local company is reaching out and giving 10 severely abused and neglected dogs a Valentine’s Day gift to remember. These 10 dogs currently reside in an overcrowded Taiwan shelter where many of them stand no chance of ever being adopted.

In Taiwan, there are over 2 million stray dogs and there are no laws preventing animal cruelty. There are no humane societies in Taiwan and the pounds that have been established are overrun. In Taiwan, they do not practice euthanasia as a means of population control and instead turn to other, more horrific methods such as electrocution, burning and drowning. According to the World Society for the Protection of Animals, Taiwan is the worst place in the world for animals.

TUAPA (Taichung Universal Animal Protection Association) is a non profit shelter that is currently home to over 1,000 dogs and cats. They have limited resources and rely solely on donations to save the staggering number of homeless animals in the Taiwan area.

Johanna Quinn, a TUAPA volunteer reached out to the community abroad for help. Since adoption rates in Taiwan are incredibly low, the only chance these dogs had to make it out of the shelter alive was to go abroad. The Collared Scholar, a San Diego based dog training company, in partnership with their new Animal Rescue Outreach Center, decided to step up and lend a hand.

On February 15^th, 10 dogs will be given a “Flight to Freedom”. These dogs are doing poorly at the shelter and otherwise would never have a chance at a good life. They will be flown from Taiwan to LAX where they will be met by volunteers working with The Collared Scholar’s Animal Rescue Outreach Center. Those volunteers will transport them from Los Angeles to San Diego where they will be placed in loving foster homes until they are adopted.

One of the dogs who made the flight has a particularly heart wrenching story. Pineapple, a 2-3 year old mixed breed male was taken into TUAPA after a Taiwan resident saw him weak and wounded on the road. Upon his arrival at the vet, it became apparent that, in an attempt to scare the dog off, someone had poured boiling oil all over his back.

“At first we thought the wounds on Pineapple’s back were caused by dog-fighting” says TUAPA volunteer Johanna Quinn, “but when we sent him to the hospital for emergency treatments, the doctor told us he was very likely abused by someone who poured hot oil on his back.”

Pineapple suffered severe burns all over his back and legs. TUAPA took him in and gave him the care he needed to make a full recovery. Unfortunately, the fact that he was missing most of his fur made him extremely vulnerable. At TUAPA, hundreds of dogs share a single space. It’s common for fights to break out. Given Pineapple’s wounds, he was often the target of aggression in the yard. It was critical he make it out of the shelter in order for him to survive.

Pineapple, along with 9 other dogs will make the “Flight to Freedom” Tuesday, February 15^th. The Animal Rescue Outreach Center is currently seeking donations to help support these dogs in their foster homes. Donations of food, toys or financial donations will help these dogs tremendously. The group is also feverishly searching for more foster homes in order to save more dogs.

For more information on helping these Taiwan refugees who are coming to San Diego for a better shot at life, contact Meagan Karnes at The Animal Rescue Outreach center at 619-916-8710.

Taffy, a fully trained Pittie from Coronado PAWS needs a home!

Taffy came to us with her pal Sparky from PAWS shelter in Coronado. Taffy stayed for our in kennel training where she learned all of her manners in an attempt to improve her chances at adoption. Taffy completed her training with flying colors and is now searching for her forever home!

Here are her stats:

Sex: Female (Spayed)
Age: Approx. 4 years old
Breed: Pit Bull
Commands known: Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Heel and Place
Housetrained: YES

Crate Trained: YES

Good with other dogs: NO

Good with cats: NO

Taffy is a SWEET girl. She has impeccable leash manners and is GREAT around the house. She is just wants to be loved and would be great as a couch potato or as a jogging partner. So long as she has love and affection, she is happy! Taffy comes with lifetime free training from The Collared Scholar.

If you are interested in adopting Taffy (far left), she is currently sleeping over at her trainer's house in Poway. You can contact her trainer directly at 619-916-8710.