Announcing new K-Kids Molly (Too) & Euro

Tyree August 30th, 2008

Many of us at the Village are absolutely GREEN with envy at our fellow volunteer who has taken in these gorgeous fur butts. Molly and Euro, who may be renamed here in the near future, are hunkering down in Georgia and loving their new digs. This is foster dad’s first report from down South:

Molly is a 4 year-old intact black and white pied female. She is a bouncy bundle of love. She is weak in her back end, but not too weak. She just seems to sway a little at times. She’ll be heading to the vet to find out what the deal is. She freely gives kisses and loves attention.

Euro is a 4 year-old intact fawn male with a black mask. He is all MUSCLE and is a clown. He is very active and playful, and entertained me by climbing in his water bucket and sitting in it within 10 minutes of his arrival. Then he flipped it over. He is a handsome Frenchie. So far, his only fault is that he just pees on everything…And I mean EVERYTHING!!! We will have to work on his house training!

Let’s hope that the couches in Euro’s new home are covered with plastic. They’re not? Ah well, the joys of fostering…

New faces around the block

Tyree August 15th, 2008

It’s been a hectic week at the Village as we greet four new fosters and welcome back a former graduate.

First up is Sweetie Petie, a doe-eyed brindle girl around 3 or 4 years old. She was sprung from a Kentucky animal shelter by one of our ever-vigilant FBV volunteers. We don’t know her story and her foster family is still evaluating her physical health and temperament, but I think it is safe to say that, even through the blurry picture, she definitely looks like a Sweetie!

Next, we have Gabbi, a 5-year old fawn California girl who loves to sun herself on sandy beaches. Her previous owner had some health problems and asked one of our volunteers to help Gabbi find the perfect home. Gabbi is the quintessential Frenchie diva and can turn more heads than a Hollywood starlet.

Then, we have Stewie, who became displaced when the older Frenchie in the household decided he really did not like this young upstart in his family. Stewie is a 13-week old pied male, full of all the love and spunk that comes with being young. So far he is healthy and getting along well with the other dogs in the house. His foster mom is currently working on his house manners (and her timing!)

The Village also picked up Rocky, a Frenchie-Boston Terrier mix with floppy ears and cuteness to spare. Rocky’s Boston Terrier brother did not like him either so he was handed over to us. A pair of very dedicated volunteers drove 22 hours round trip to pick up this little guy. Rocky is two years old, neutered and gets along with kids, other dogs, and people (although he seems to prefer women over men).

Finally, we welcome back Betty Boop. This gentle gal has certainly lived her share of bad days and has always come out on top, all without losing her loving disposition. Through no fault of her own, Betty is now back with the Village and once again looking for a place to hang up her leash permanently.

It all goes without saying that none of these dogs would be here if it weren’t for the dedication and tireless efforts of our volunteers. Many of them put aside what they are doing, hop in their car, and drive, sometimes hundreds of miles, to pick up a Frenchie in need. Each and every time. Thank you to ALL our volunteers. The Village would not be here if it was not for them!