Our Rescued Dogs

Magickal Attributes: Tracking skills; the ability to scent a "trail" through conflicting or confusing situations. Companionship, keen hearing, loyalty, willingness to follow through. Using intuition to find new ideas and solutions. Seeking a teacher within by going into the silence. If seen in meditation, you will be guarded from approaching danger and threats. Protection. Finding out the truth. Animal Magick by D.J. Conway

Chant
Goddess-companions, we trail the truth.
Understand our night-cries!
We guide and protect Her children.
Heed our warnings!
We sing to the Moon to show you the way
To ancient Moon magicks!
We stand at the gates between the worlds.
Follow us!

Shot See 1995-2002 She's a black Labrador and German Short-Hair Pointer Mix, weighing 85 lbs. We have had her since she was 1 1/2 years old. She's now, 4 1/2 years old. My mate rescued her from death row at the Humane Society. A very mellow disposition and the omega in our dog clan. She is the mama to our rescued dogs and is our peace maker.	Merlin 1995 A Rottweiller and German Shepard mix, weighs 70 lbs. He has been with us since he was 6 weeks old. My mate rescued him, after the owner attempted to abandon the pup in the desert. He's now 3 years old.
Salsa 1998 A Chihuahua/Papillon/ indeterminable mix, about 3 pounds. My mate picked him up at the County Animal Control, after hearing about the atrocities he suffered, as a stray.	Tai' Di 1998 - 2003 A purebreed (AKC-without papers) Shar Pei, not show ring quality. She was abused and over-bred by the owner/breeder. We tried to place her with another home, also a breeder, but it didn't work out for them, now she lives with us. She had several infected wounds. She lived with us for almost 4 years, when she developed cancer and had to be euthanized.
Kali 2002 A Bichon-Yorkie mix, atad over 1 year old. After a couple homes and 2 litters, she came to live with us. She has some birth defects and had to have dental surgery to remove her baby teeth, which were still there along with the permanent ones. She's turned in to our Million Dollar dog, with the vet billls so far. Weighin' 4 1/2 lbs, our newest member of canines is also the tiniest.	Zippy -Dec 31, 2003 A border collie- greyhound mix, 1 year old. She was found in the desert as a stray and kept in poor conditions. We gave her a home after seein' the conditions, she was livin' in. She had been badly abused, then abandon. Emaciated and scared of everythin', we took her in. After spayin', we began workin' with her fears and she is really comin' around. An ideal frisbee dog and loves to run.

Each dog has special talents and all are in varying stages of trainin'. The trainin' varies from obedience and service, to tricks and playtime, using a combination of techniques, which is determined by the personality of the dog. Trainin' is done with various treats, clicker, praise and just plain huggin'. Groomin' and good nutrition is essential. Exercise and play are very important to their development, bonding, etc. Consistency and routine are important to all critters.

Here are some books that I use a lot. Dog Language: An Encyclopedia Of Canine Behavior by Roger Abrantes Living With More Than One Dog by Carol Cronan Don't Shoot The Dog by Karen Pryor The Complete Idiot's Guide To: Fun and Tricks With Your Dog by Sarah Hodgson Teamwork: A Dog Training Manual For People With Disabilities by Stewart Nordensson and Lydia Kelley	Some sites to visit General Dogs A-Z Flealess Market Pet Jam Animal Poison Control Center Vet Info