AVAILABLE NOW! Not a corgi, “Jill” was an owner turn-in slated for euthanasia at a Tuscaloosa shelter before she was pulled by rescue. Jill is an older girl (about 7+ years old in a breed who routinely live 16-18+ years). She is spayed, microchipped, current on all vaccinations, and is on heartworm preventative. Jill weighs about 10 pounds. She is free of internal and external parasites. Jill is fine with baths, blow-drying, and nail care. She will walk on a lead, seems house-trained, and gets along with the other dogs at her foster home. No signs of aggression or fear. She is very sweet and mild and enjoys being with both women and men. Jill would like to be someone’s couch-potato or bed-buddy. She is definitely an inside pet. Jill has recently had her teeth cleaned and been professionally groomed. An application and interview are required as well as a modest adoption fee to partially cover expenses. If you are or know of someone who wants to share their hearts and home with Jill, please contact me at (256) 655-1789 or (256) 776-0005 or leslie@keelmtn.com.
 
 
 
Our belief is that all dogs, purebred or mixed breed, deserve a caring, life-long family. In addition to our Corgis, we have also shared our home and our hearts with mixed-breed dogs. For pet seekers, we strongly recommend you look for your next dog at your local shelter. Mixed-breed dogs can be as intelligent and healthy as their purebred cousins. Certainly their capacity to love and be loved is no different. We cannot state it passionately enough ~ it is unethical and immoral to contribute to the shelter population and the certain death that shelter over-crowding brings by allowing unsuitable dogs to breed! You’ll have a healthier, happier, more loving, and longer-lived friend if you ensure he is neutered or she is spayed.

Unfortunately, some Corgis are turned into rescue or shelters by owners who didn’t understand the responsibilities of caring for a dog or didn’t take into consideration the personality traits and health issues of Corgis. Corgis are herding dogs, meaning they are used to being able to think for themselves and they need to have something to do. If you don’t provide them with an outlet for their energy and drive, they’ll think up something themselves, which may not be something you’d like for them to do! Corgis are generally healthy (but can suffer from eye, joint, spinal cord, and blood disorders), and often live to 12-15 years old and beyond – that’s a long-term commitment! Corgi rescue groups throughout the country foster these Corgis, ensuring all necessary veterinary care is provided, and once health, training, and temperament issues are evaluated and resolved, find appropriate forever homes for them. Rescue is NOT a money-making proposition! Corgi lovers volunteer to feed, house, train, and love (for a little while anyway) the Corgis in their care. Adoption fees go to pay for veterinary care and other necessities.

One more word about adopting a rescue Corgi – please don’t be offended by the questions that rescue people ask. While the questions may seem personal, the rescue people are trying to do their very best to make a perfect match between dog and family!

HAPPY ENDINGS

BONNIE AND THE BUSH GIRLS

Bonnie-Carmen

Bonnie's Girls

A Cardigan Welsh Corgi and her 3 nursing puppies were found in a rural neighborhood under some bushes when the babies were not yet old enough to have their eyes open. Bonnie had obviously been someone’s pet; she was very well trained, quiet and sweet, and a fabulous mother, but had no ID tag or microchip. Flyers and newspaper ads did not turn up anyone missing her. She and her 3 girls, Laura, Barbara, and Jenna (what else do you call 3 girls found under the bushes?), were fostered in our home until the puppies were old enough to be adopted. All four girls are now living in wonderful forever homes. Bonnie, now Carmen, lives in northern AL, as does Laura, now Zoe. Barbara lives in middle GA, and Jenna, now Bella, is near Nashville, TN.

GABI

Gabi was given up to rescue from a puppy mill. Who knows why they gave her up, perhaps she stopped “producing” for them and so they had no more use for her? We’ll never know. We do know that until she came to us, she had never had her own name in all of her 3.5 years. She is VERY shy, but very sweet and submissive. I’m not sure she’s lived in a house before as she doesn’t seem to know how to go in and out the door. She is more comfortable with other dogs than people. She is submissive and non-threatening to dogs and humans. Gabi has a long way to go – she seems potty trained, but doesn’t know how to walk on a leash and isn’t brave enough yet to take food from your hand. Just making eye contact has been a big leap for her.

UPDATE ON GABI! After 6 months with us, Gabi has found a wonderful forever home in Tennessee that includes a rescue sister, Chloe. After just a short time, she has made incredible strides with new owners, Diane and Chip, who report she is now taking mile long walks, playing with them and Chloe, and “dances” with glee around the kitchen while dinner is prepared! Although there are still some issues to be worked on (her two modes seem to be scared and mischievous), Gabi has come further away from that “empty dog suit” we brought home months ago than we ever thought possible. We look forward to many, many more progress reports about Gabi!

JAZZ

Jazz is safe at home!

Jazz was found running down a rural highway and had obviously been on her own for a while. Emaciated, covered in mange and road rash, but still that corgi personality shone through. After some recuperation time with us on KeelMtn, Jazz found a WONDERFUL forever home with locals Rick and Dana. Her coat looks great and she has filled out nicely, and she has them both wrapped around her paw. It is so gratifying to know she is safe and warm and loved!

See JAZZ in CorgiAid’s 2010 calendar and help support CorgiAid by buying several for yourself and friends. Many of our rescues have been supported by CorgiAid, a wonderful organization that helps rescue corgis get the care they need to find forever homes.

ENZO AND CHARLIE

These two boys came from an El Paso shelter and were owner turn-ins from a family who had “not enough time” as their reason for relinquishing them. We are happy to announce that both have been adopted and are enjoying their new families.

Charlie is now with Christa in Salt Lake City, UT. He shares the toys and goodies with Sadie, his NADAC performance titled sister. He is now formally known as West Texas Good Ol’ Boy, OAP, OJP, OAC, OJC, OGC, TG-O, TN-N, WV-N, PS1, RS-O, GS-O, JS-O (Titles are AKC, NADAC, USDAA & ASCA.)

Enzo, now “Lorenzo”, is the new brother to Lase’ and is living the life of a beach bum in Galveston, TX.