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Ever had the desire to win someone’s heart over, to earn their trust, and become the center of their universe? If so, Nino may be your boy. He wants so much to trust his human, to be a part of the human pack. Unfortunately, he missed a very critical stage of development that would have allowed him to learn that humans were meant for loving. He now works at a deficit, but shows potential to become a wonderful companion. Nino may never be a social butterfly with humans, but dogs are not a problem for Nino and actually he relates to them best. Another dog in his forever home might help bridge the gap with his human companion more quickly, but would not be a requirement for him. Nino is a young boy at just 2 years old, ideally still having lots of years to work on his issues. Truly a dog to rescue, lots of patience, consistency and love will go a long way with him. He takes two steps forward and one back, but does make progress in trusting humans. The crate is his favorite place to be, but will now come out on his own to go outside. He understands what is expected of him in his foster home, and he is happy to comply with the routine. Any changes in his routine will take time to adjust to, but rest assured, the adjustment will be made. Although he is not a snuggler, consistent training and reinforcement in this area will help him learn to trust the human touch. You can tell he very much wants to trust, and would love to snuggle if he could just get past his initial fear. Consistency and repetition will be key in helping Nino earn your trust. Again, Nino is a dog that truly needs to be rescued, not one to merge immediately into your home. However, seeing the progress made in working with him enables him to quickly sink into your heart. He has tender, loving eyes that will now gaze into his human’s … this has not always been the case. Contact us about Nino if you are looking for a dog to rescue, not just adopt. He is waiting for his special person to love him for him and for the potential that he has inside. He would love to gaze into your eyes. (fostering in the Beaumont area) |
What can I say about Almond Joy, aka, AJ? Well, she is HELL ON WHEELS!!! Of course that's because, at only a year old, she's still a puppy. AJ would love to bring out her inner racing Greyhound in her genetic makeup with a nice fenced yard to run laps in. As you can tell by one of the pics, she thinks she is a mountain goat too. We are always supervising her play in our yard since we have a pool, but supervising her is great fun since she is so animated. Plus, as with any baby, we sometimes need to correct her in her puppy exuberance, before she potentially gets hurt. She's like a teenager with a new Camero! AJ is an equal opportunity lover ... and if you snuggle, that's a bonus! Her favorite snuggle position is right next to you, completely under the blankets. She even talks ... of course, it's all little grunts and groans, Iggy baby talk. Her house training is going well, and, although not mastered, she is well on her way. We are also working on getting her comfortable in a crate, but as with any baby, she would prefer to be held by her human all the time. Crate training is an important skill for a puppy to learn, and we are hopeful that she will master this soon as well. This baby girl loves to play, play, play, and this will more than likely be the case for several years to come. IG puppies are full of energy and she will need a home that will offer her plenty of play time, allowing her to expend her Iggy energy. If I could choose AJ's perfect place to live, it would be ... a place with playmates (other dogs or respectful children) and lots of love and attention. Oh, and toys, lots of toys to chew on would make AJ an extra-happy Iggy girl. She still needs lots of interaction with lots of people and animals — still a puppy learning to socialize. If you are up for this high-energy, snuggle bug, come and visit her in person to be sure ... seeing is believing! |
Contact IGCA about Hobbit de Marco Those PYTs (pretty young thangs) always go quickly, don’t they! Don’t have to tell me that! I see them come and go, so, I’m so glad you decided to take a look at me! Means you know the true meaning of ‘rescue’ don’t you? Takes a special person to adopt a 13 year old Iggy boy-and you know what … because you are so special, good things will come to you. That would be me, cause I’m a good thing! I am Marco-Hobbit-de Milo, or you can call me whatever you want. As long as you are feeding me and giving me scratches, I could care less! I need a place if you’ve got room. I don’t take up much room myself … I’ve lost some weight! I have also lost a few teeth, OK … I have two left, but that won’t stop me from eating! My stats are 13 years young, 13 inches at the shoulder and about 14.5 pounds … fawn and white neutered male, if these things mean something to you. All I know is I’m super cute and content … an EZ-IG. Sometimes you are surprised by the package inside … I might not look energetic, or fun-loving, or exceptionally happy, or even like what you thought you might consider adopting, but you would never know it till you met me. I am an extra-special boy, my foster mom tells me that all the time. She loves the way I walk on my hind legs, waiving my front legs, just to put my legs on yours to get scratchies! You know, we in the older set are good for some things … and one of those would be we have been through lots of training … I am certified in potty-training, crate-training, and snuggle-training. I know how to melt your heart, and how to convince you I need another treat-that would be owner-training. I don’t require lots of exercise and activity, but if I am able to con you into all the treats I want, I’ll need some! Why don’t you come and visit me? I will charm you for a couple of treats. Plus, I’m completely vetted and ready to go home with you — your ‘special person’ trophy! (fostering in the Beaumont area) |
Hi, I’m Amalfi! I’m a sweet boy, about 8 years old. I’m an easygoing iggy who loves food — maybe a bit too much. Let it be known, if other doggies aren’t going to eat their food, I’ll happily take it — no need for it to go to waste. At 21 pounds, perhaps I do need to lose a few ounces (he he). I do like some reassurance — I am anxious to find my for-ever home. I’m never aggressive, but sometimes I may seem needy or pushy. But, I don’t mean to push my foster brother out of the way — I just want to make sure my foster dad doesn’t forget about me: I like rubs, and treats, and walks, too! When it’s time to play, I’ll ask you in my best iggy voice if you want to play with me. If you do, I’ll give you kisses. I’ll give you kisses even if you don’t play with me. I may even give you a hug for being so nice to me and taking me home with you! I like other dogs, older people, kids, toddlers in strollers, and even cats. Cats are my friends. My foster’s cats—those cats even clean my ears. My foster dad says we are like a circus when we all play together. When I want to go out, I’ll ask by perking up my ears and wagging my tail real hard and do a bit of a bounce. I still pull a bit on a leash, but not as bad as before. I’m getting better. Practice makes perfect. Of course, I prance rather than walk. I’m a cute little thing — come by and see me sometime! I’ll make a sweet friend. |
Hi! My name is Monte. I am a loveable, six-month old boy. I love to go for walks. I will play for hours with my ball. I am a good watchdog, and will come get you, so you can see the exciting things I see. I get along well with other dogs, but I would be perfectly fine on my own. I love to play outside, so if you have a secure yard, I will play there for hours. Don't forget my ball! I like to be near my human family and will sleep in your lap if it’s OK with you. I love to lay on my back and have my tummy rubbed. I am crate-trained, and I’m learning crate manners. My foster mom said I am doing really well with this. I am current on all my shots and will be neutered soon (yikes!). I love human kids, they are very exciting — so little and all — you may need to remind me to "be easy." I can follow commands like that. For another example, if I start getting scared at something and bark, my foster mom can tell me to “be nice," then I know it’s OK. I am not a picky eater. My favorite treats are carrots, apples, and rice cakes ! Yummy! I sleep all night in my crate and in the morning I’m ready to go! Just can't wait to eat, potty, and then: play! My favorite! I also can’t wait to meet you! I will be playfully waiting to go to my forever-home. (fostering in the Huffman area) |
My name is Kobe and I’m two years old. My owner recently moved out of the country, but I couldn't go with him so he left me with the wonderful IG rescue group so they could find me a loving home. I am curious, sweet and loving. My foster family discovered that I can sing — I have a beautiful voice by the way. I get along well with my foster siblings and we like to play tag right after our dinner. I am crate-trained and wear a belly band while in my foster home (just in case), but I never make a mess in my crate. I occasionally have seizures, but just started medicine to see if we can stop them. I can jump really high and I've noticed the birds at the bird feeder so I am currently trying to figure out how to catch one. I hope you read this and decide to bring me home so I can show you all of my skills. I just know I can make my new family very happy. |
My name is Kallie and I’m two years old. My owner recently moved out of the country, but I couldn't go with him so he left me with the wonderful IG rescue group so they could find me a loving home. I am pretty brave for a girl and always interested in whatever is going on in the house. I have light brown eyes, and very pretty. I enjoy flinging myself against people’s faces when they sit down on the sofa while wagging my tail so hard you would think it will fall off! One of my best tricks is for my foster mom or dad to bend over so I can jump up and balance on their back (pretty cool). I get along well with my foster siblings and I love to instigate a game of tag right after dinner. I like my crate and don't make a "mess" in it, but I am still working on my housebreaking skills — did I mention how really pretty I am? I can jump really high and I've noticed the birds at the bird feeder so I am currently trying to figure out how to catch one. I hope you read this and decide to bring me home so I can show you all of my skills. I just know I can make my new family very happy. |
Jet Blue (called Jet) is a beautiful, sweet male Italian Greyound who is about 5 years old. He is a larger IG, about 20 pounds. He is gray, with white markings on his neck, white socks, and a white-tipped tail. Until this Fall when he was rescued, Jet lived in a puppy mill, outside in the Texas heat, all his life. Jet is learning to enjoy being a pet! He likes being around people, likes to play with toys, loves to be cozy on his bed and loves to walk. Jet is crate-trained and gets along well with other dogs. Although he is still a little nervous, he will let people approach him, sit with him, and pet him gently. When his foster family is in the living room, he wants to lie close on his dog bed and rest. He doesn't burrow under the covers like many IGs, but will let you cover him in blankets. He hardly shies away any more when you quietly come up to pet and sit with him, and is showing less anxiety. If his foster mom sits on the ground, he will come up and sniff her and will accept being petted much more readily. His tail used to go between his legs constantly, and now it wags. When his foster mom comes home and lets him out of his crate, he runs around in a circle excitedly with his tail wagging. He loves to play with toys, especially soft ones. He doesn’t yet play with people and his toys at the same time. But, he will play or chew toys near you if you sit on the ground. It is so cute when he grabs his toys and plays. He likes to have lots of stuffed toys around. He has even started enjoying hard chew-toys. Jet is excellent with all other dogs. He loves to be around his foster brothers (male IG and Border Collie) and play with them, run around, or chase squirrels in the backyard. He has met quite a few other dogs, and seems to enjoy being around them all. Jet spent two weeks in a holiday foster family that had a cat. He just stayed out of the cat's way. He enjoys walks and gets excited to go at any time of day. He is great on the leash! He does get startled by loud cars or other noises, but does really well. Jet likes to go outside in the fenced backyard when the people go out with him. He loves to walk around and sniff, especially when the weather is nice, but doesn't usually want to stay out there without people for too long. Jet very much enjoys his dinner and treats. He runs around with his tail wagging when it is time to eat — he gulps up his food like a little pony! He gets so excited. He also enjoys getting treats out of puzzle toys and loves Kongs stuffed with peanut butter or wet food or frozen food. He is still a little thin, but doing very well putting on weight and is looking healthy and in great shape. Now that he realizes he will always be fed, he has mostly stopped begging for human food. Jet is totally crate trained. He is stays in his crate at night and during the day when the dogs are home alone. He will whine if he wakes up hungry in the morning, or sometimes when you leave the room and he is in his crate. When this happens, it is best to ignore him and give him attention when he stops. He knows to go potty outside in the backyard does this quickly. He prefers to do this rather than going potty on walks. He has had infrequent accidents when not let outside. His fosters think Jet would be happiest in a family where he can be with people a lot and is not alone all day every day. He would also love another dog to live with, as they help him feel more at ease. Loud noises and sudden movements can still startle Jet, so a very loud and busy house won't be the best environment for him. He seems to be more at ease with women than with men. Jet has made very big and important steps in foster-care. We know he will continue to progress! It has been great to see Jet become so much more happy. He is such a sweet, deserving dog and just needs someone with a little patience to give him a chance at being a happy, pampered Iggy in a forever-home! (fostering in the Bryan/College Station area) |
I’m a sweet and loving girly iggy. At 3 years old, I’m 11 pounds and almost 16 inches tall, but not itty bitty. I’m very smart and follow commands very well — if I say so myself. For example, even though I love to give kisses, if my foster mom has had enough, she just says “no kisses.” I don’t like to stop but I do. That’s how smart I am. I also do the basics: sit, come, stop, in your bed, etc. I’ll even let my foster parents know if I feel the need to go outside. Nobody’s perfect, but I’m very civilized and know what needs to go on outside and if worse comes to worse, I know what a potty pad is. I’ll snuggle under the covers for a nap and love it — I’m an iggy, after all, but I have to say, I do like my privacy. I sleep in my crate at night and if it’s been a particularly long day, I’ll even get in my crate and just wait for my foster mom to tuck me in and lock the gate. I’ll even lounge in my crate during the day — it’s my own private spot and I like it. Young children are probably not my thing — I like my space. For example, I really prefer pets and kisses than you trying to trim my nails or brush my teeth — I mean, how would you like it if someone invaded YOUR mouth space to try to brush YOUR teeth?! Like I said, I’m very smart so I could probably be coaxed into these annoying necessities by some patience and training. My foster mom works with me and I’m already making progress. I can even be an iggy version of a watch dog. I know when someone is around before you do, and I’ll bark to let you know. It’s exciting to get visitors and I’ll show my emotions. You can put me in check if I get too excited. I haven’t used a leash much, but the experience I’ve had has been OK. At my foster’s I have a large back yard that I loves to run in and explore in freely. My vet visit went really well. I didn’t even need my teeth cleaned — not for another year or so. To celebrate, my foster mom took me to a howl-oween costume party and I loved it. I play and wrestle with dogs I know — like my foster sibling. I may be shy around dogs I don’t know. Before I came into rescue I had to wary and tentative. But people — they’re the ones with the hands that can pet you — even the ones you don’t know that well — so people I don’t have any shyness with. I look forward to meeting you and having you consider me for your forever companion. Check me out — I may be your perfect iggy match! (fostering in the Dayton area) |
AVAILABLE SOON! After a stressful, confusing dump at a shelter in the middle of a storm, left by her weeping mama after 8 years together, and then trying to figure out if she is safe in this new place, Lady Lacy is letting us know who she is. And that is all iggy. She has gone from trembling and snapping at hands coming toward her and flipping over in submission-please-don’t-kill-me-now posture, to giving kisses, pawing for pets, and hanging out with the boys in the kitchen waiting for treats. She’ll be even happier after a dental is done — that’s all the vetting she needs. Check back here soon to see if she’s received the all-clear! |
Buono giorno, my name is Gambe, which is Italian for legs, and boy do I have some long ones! If you’re looking for a loving gentle giant, look no further. I am a male biggie iggie, big and solid, weighing in at 19 pounds, and I am approximately 4 years old. I am a snuggler and will give you morning kisses. I like playing with squeaky toys and chew bones, and I like to go outside often and roam. I will need a secure yard to be in. In the past, I was used to roaming free, so I might be considered a flight risk. I am OK with a harness and leash. I do not like to be crated; I would be OK resting and sleeping in a small bed on the floor. I normally do not have accidents in the house. I have no problem with baths and know several commands. Neutering and all vaccinations are done; I take inexpensive medication for occasional mild seizures. Beware: I am a counter surfer; if you leave food too close to the edge, guess who will get it! I need nothing except a great forever home. I am very friendly, kids are no problem — I prefer older ones and cats are just OK. I do get along very well with my current fosters family of 3 IG’s and after time I think I would be all right with any other breed, large or small. Please consider me, I not perfect but who is? I will make a great long-time companion. (fostering in the New Braunfels area) |
Hi! Glad you peeked in at me ... well, sort of — you kinda scared me! Don't know what it is, maybe I got that spooky gene. My foster mom says she has had a couple of other IGs just like me. I don’t see them here so I think they must have found their own forever people and that must mean I will too. I am crate-trained ... and I love my crate. I used to scoot all the way to the back, and make myself invisible so my foster mom got me a smaller crate with doors both top and sides (she is so crafty) and is training me to be sociable. She puts me on lead and together we face dark hallways, thresholds and oh my gosh — I’ve never seen so many huge doors. She praises me and gives me treats. I know we can do this. I’m only 2 years old, about 12 pounds and 12 inches at the shoulder. Can you say potty-trained? Yes, I can and do pretty well so far. Playing is good, mostly with the dogs right now, but I have played a little with the humans ... especially those short ones ... what are they called, kids? Yeah, that girl one is the best; she gives good scratches. I warm up to you after I get to know you a bit better. I would do best with a forever home that had lots of patience and gentle guidance to share with me as I work at growing up. Other dogs would be helpful in acclimating me to my new home, but a strong human pack leader would be needed. I am such a good boy, and once I get past most of my fear issues, I will make a wonderful companion. |
Donnie is the most social, outgoing iggie I’ve ever encountered and he loves, loves, loves people and dogs of all shapes, sizes and ages! Unfortunately his previous owner passed away and Donnie found himself at a kill shelter at the age of 13. Thankfully, IGCA Rescue was alerted and into rescue he came. His teeth were in terrible shape and unfortunately none were able to be saved. He is now toothless, but he doesn’t know it and still loves his food. He is an active boy and loves to take walks. He is a true gentleman on a leash and has perfect manners. In true iggie style, he is a velcro dog and loves to be close to his people. If allowed he will sleep in bed with you and is a champion snuggler. He is a tall boy and weighs about 15 pounds. He has a very animated personality and his expressions are comical. Donnie may be 13 but he is definitely the most spunky, spry senior I’ve ever met. One meeting with this handsome boy and you will quickly fall under his spell and see for yourself how absolutely charming he is! |
Hi everyone. You may have seen my pictures on Facebook, or met me in person at the Reliant Dog Show or at one of our Rescue Meet and Greets, but this is my OFFICIAL debut! First, let me introduce myself — Tiny Tut, at your service. My name is a combination of Tiny Tim (from Dickens’ A Christmas Carol) and King Tut (the boy pharaoh). I came into rescue through no fault of my own and have charmed every person I have met since then. I am a tiny little fellow — about 5 1/2 pounds and fully-grown. As my photos show, I am gorgeous (not being vain, just being truthful), young (1 year old), seal boy. I came into rescue with two bum knees, luxating patellas (hence the Dickens Tiny Tim reference). I have had surgical repair to both knees and am now 100% perfect! I am set to walk like an Italian Greyhound or perhaps even an Egyptian...... More about me: I love being carried around and am a size that makes that very easy indeed. I LOVE being with my people: love, love, love it. I don’t have a shy bone in my tiny little body — if I see you I want to be with you. Because of my size, small children may not be gentle enough for me, so an adult household will probably be best for me. Here at my wonderful foster’s home I have a small companion dog who shares my crate with me and plays with me. I think a home with another small, playful dog will be best for me — that way I can burn up some of my puppy-like energy with a four-legged playmate. I have recently started to try and engage the house kitty in my IG games — so kitties are okay, too IF they like to play. I stay in my crate fine if you have left the house. However, if you are home I really prefer to be in your company. I do take my meals in my crate, though. I am working really hard at my house-training habits. But sometimes, just like a little kid, I get playing too hard and forget I need to let someone know it is time for me to “GO”! You’ll notice a couple of repeating themes with me — being with my people and PLAYING. I think I have explained the people thing. Now, let me share with you my passion for the game. I LOVE to play. My little gal pal here at my foster home is small and very playful and we can while away the day playing and, once exhausted, napping together. So my perfect home is one with a loving family (no little children, but I do have a fondness for teenage girls) with another small playful dog would be perfection. And if my new people love to carry me around — all the better. I also love to play, but I think I mentioned that before… |
Let me begin by introducing myself: my name is Jenna and I am 7 years old and considered a biggie-iggy at 15 pounds. I came into rescue just in time. I was living outside in the triple-digit heat in a crate. All I was being used for was breeding. This for sure was not the life I signed up for. Now, I have been given a second chance to live like a queen. I just need that forever family that is willing and able to help me get my self confidence back. You will have to forgive me, as I don't remember what it is to trust people. But in time, I know my memory can be refreshed. I am cute as a button and my personality will shine through with a little TLC. I also hope you have a soft heart for when I might have an accident in the house. I am working hard at knowing the place for that is outside. When I get excited, I do a little dance and even extend my paw as if to say “I want that.” I am not a lap dog, at least not yet anyway, and I find comfort sleeping in the crate. When it comes to meal time, I get all kinds of excited and can't wait to chow down. Since I only have six teeth in my mouth, I need a soft-food diet. I am currently on a raw food diet to help me get my figure back. When it comes to other dogs as companions, I'm all in. I am currently sharing space with my foster brother and sister and we get along great. If you have the time and patience to teach me to love and trust again, then I am the girl for you. I promise you won't be sorry! |
Colin is a handsome, red and white male, who is approximately 4 years old. However, no one has let him know that he isn't a puppy, so get ready for a high energy boy! He would love a home where he can get lots of exercise and go on walks or runs to help burn his extra energy. Another iggy or two would be OK, as well, as long as they like to play! Colin came to IGCA Rescue from a local shelter with his housemate, Dexter. Colin is a friendly, affectionate boy. He is fully-vetted and ready for his forever home! (fostering in Lumberton) |
If you would like a beautiful little deer in your backyard, Lia is the IG for you. She has stand up ears, and she jumps off the ground with all 4 feet when she wants your attention. Most of the time she is laid back and just happy to be with you and enjoying the house and garden. Lia is about 12 years old and has only 5 teeth left, but she enjoys her kibble and treats easily. She is well trained on the kennel: she prefers to sleep in the kennel (I leave the door open) and I can hear her cutting ZZZs. She also is well behaved on the lead, even if she wants to smell every leaf and flower out on the walks. She also enjoys the neighborhood dog park and gets along with children and adults alike. When she’s hungry, she has a special look that says, “where is dinner?” |
Marshall is a survivor. He is a testament to the spirit of resilience in our four legged friends. He survived abuse and neglect in a puppy mill. He was almost feral, a petrified mill boy when Operation Kindness in Dallas/Forth Worth saved him. Prior to his rescue his feet had never touched solid ground. He had never been out of the kennels. Every thing, every sight, sound, sensation, wide open spaces, two legged types, frightened him 10 on a scale of 1 to 10. Millers find it easier to keep dogs in rabbit hutch type wire bottom cages so that their waste can be washed out. But IG toes can get caught and torn on the wire, and Marshall's did. Millers don't care about the suffering of their producers, and so Marshall suffered. Lacerated tendons in his feet were not addressed and traumatic injury to his patella was not repaired, leaving him with a crippled hind leg. He was also HW-positive. Some of his initial rescuers wondered if he was too shut down and destined to be miserable if kept alive. IGCA rescue took a chance on this sweet boy, and sweet he is. There is not an aggressive bone in his body. He learned to run on the grass and eventually slow down to walk and lie down. He began to prefer to hang out on the sofa with the pack, rather than in his crate. He learned to look into my eyes and wait for indicators, to ask for food or to go outside or for me to make a place for him under the blankets. He began to come up to me for pets. Marshall surprised the heck out of me when he started giving me tiny kisses on my nose in the morning. He is always happy in the mornings, his bouncy tripod circling skip to go outside. He has rediscovered the puppyhood he never had, loves shredding paper, and wrestling with young fosters that come through my home. He trusts me enough now to do physical therapy with him, and we are going to try to fix his leg. Normally it would be fine to be a tripod, but his other rear leg is bad as well. We hope surgical repair to the most damaged leg will help his other rear leg support his weight more comfortably. Marshall has learned a lot about just being a regular dog, and he has taught me so much about resilience and living in the moment and gratitude. He asks for a special adopter who is able to meet him where he is and continue the journey with him. Marshall is a survivor. But mostly he is a dog now; finally, wonderfully, a dog. |
 SparkyClick here to see Sparky's YouTube video Sparky had lived outside for most of his 4 years before being rescued and came to us very high HW positive and with an undefined problem related to the immune system that caused his mouth to be full of ulcers. Within a day we had him in for emergency treatment. From the beginning — in pain, surrounded by people he didn’t know, some who crooned to him others who prodded, he was always the sweet dog we’ve come to know — gentle and good natured with eyes that look straight in to you. Initially several foster families cared for him and he won hearts everywhere as he gained strength to go through the HW treatment. Suddenly however, he became lethargic and there was blood in his urine. Sparky was immediately rushed to several vets and ultimately to Texas A&M for a cardio evaluation. He had an unusually high worm burden in his heart causing complications which was suspected to be caval syndrome. Tests confirmed the grim news — Sparky had a huge ball of worms in the right ventricle and some in the pulmonary artery. His red blood cell count was dropping so quickly that he would have died in a matter of hours if surgery was not done quickly. He is only 4 years old and has a lot of life to live! With surgery the prognosis was excellent. Heartworm removal is accomplished by passing an instrument down the jugular vein, into the right heart, grasping or entwining the worms, and removing them. After a whole lot of frantic phone and computer time by rescue volunteers and Sparky fans, surgery was approved by our angels in the IGCA head office and the go ahead was given. Before he went back to the operating room, he wagged his tail and gave his foster mom a few kisses. If only we could have such trust in each other as these little doggies have in us. After the first surgery, the follow-up examination by the cardiologist found that more of the worms had fallen into the chamber and he needed a second operation as soon as possible. So back he went. Sparky came through the second surgery very well and by the next day his red blood cell count was much better and he was up and wanting attention from any passer by. The whole staff was smitten, inspired by his courage and trusting nature. The cardiologist included the second surgery in with his initial estimate — another angel. Sparky has now completed his HW treatment series, and is now in his foster home. Thanks to IGCA Rescue and generous donors, he has nothing to do but play, and just be his sweet self. He is still looking for his forever home where he can keep on doing that and receive the love he truly deserves and give it back to the family who is lucky enough to adopt this very special boy. In the meantime, as you can imagine, we have some fundraising to do. If you’ve ever loved a dog that you wish you could have done more for — please honor him with a donation to Sparky’s care. To all those who have or will be involved in his story — thank you. Because of you, he sparkles on. Use the PayPal link below to donate to the IGCA South Texas Special Projects Fund to help Sparky. (Note: while IGCA/IGRF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, donations to the IGCA South Texas Special Projects Fund are not tax deductible.) |
Mac is a very sweet and loving fawn boy. If he likes you, and you ask nicely, he will even give you the best hugs! He even puts his head on your shoulder. Mac has been a beloved pet all his life and sadly had to be surrendered due to the serious illness of a child in Mac’s home. At 10 years old, some of his favorite things are blankets and his basket. Mac’s “basket” (his crate) is his safe-haven and his favorite spot to chill-out. He’s happy to stay there if his humans will be out, and prefers to go in there when guests come over or if there is a lot of activity or stress. Mac does like to come out and join in the socializing once things have settled down, especially if there are other dogs, whom he loves to meet. A bit accident-prone in his younger days, keeping him in his basket until things are settled keeps him from getting too excited and prevents mishaps. Weighing about 12 pounds, Mac’s other favorites are his food and his treats. He takes his dinner wet, and snacks on dry kibble during the day (he can absolutely not tolerate any table scraps or people food). He’ll do anything for his “puppy cookies,” small, pencil shaped raw hides. He’d likely even stop mid-run and come back to you if offer him one of these. Completely devoted to his humans, Mac will bark to alert your attention to items of interest, but is happiest cuddling under a blanket. |
Blaze is an independent, female, grey and white, 13-year-old. Not your typical velcro-IG, she prefers to lay quietly on her pillows and is very shy. She will pace about the room occasionally to stretch her legs, and though she may not ask for her daily walk, Blaze enjoys her walks very much. She will come when she is called, especially for a treat. At her age, she has seen much of what an IG is interested in seeing, and so she is not a curious dog. Quiet and demure, Blaze has "geriatric canine vestibular syndrome" (in humans it is known as BPPV). It is a problem of the inner ear, and she is on antibiotic while she recovers. Because Blaze is older she may retain some of the symptoms such as a slight head tilt. She is a sweet-natured girl who will probably be happiest in a quiet household where not too much activity is expected of her. Blaze is hoping to bring love and friendship to someone who is not afraid to make the “first move” and would love it if that move offered her a home of her own. |
Finlee is a great ol' girl. She weighs about 8-9 pounds, is around 12 inches at the shoulder, and is a beautiful red fawn and white. She is 13 years old, alert, curious, and has no problem getting around. Finlee is a bit of lumpy girl — she has non-cancerous, fatty tumors on her chest and neck — but she is so sweet that after fifteen minutes you won’t even notice. Finlee loves men, and is really friendly to everyone, and gets along well with cats. Her nick-name is Velcro; she is pretty much attached at the hip when we are home. When under the covers, she is a tunnel artist, and keeps us laughing. She is house-trained, and an all round sweetie. |
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