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Jake is a distinguished charcoal-grey-and-white gentleman. Despite his 11 years, he isn't above getting down and playful with his humans. Because of a prior lack of dental care, every tooth in his mouth has been removed; but he chews just fine. Jake reminds one of a bottle-nosed dolphin with a drunken tongue that can't be contained inside his mouth.

Affectionate to the max, Jake never stops trying to kiss his humans with that uncontrollable tongue, but instead may manage to wash your entire face. While Jake has lost some weight since arriving at his foster home, he will need to lose several more pounds before he resembles an IG more than a pot-bellied pig. A human who understands that love is an acceptable alternative to table scraps when Jake turns on the soulful eyes would be best. Like his fellow foster brother Elwood, Jake is wonderful on walks, loves kids and his cat Martini, and uses the dog door with regularity. Jake and his buddy Elwood (yes, as in The Blues Brothers) have been together for a long time and we hope they can be adopted together.

Jake is being fostered in Renton, WA. Washington and Oregon residents who want to begin the process to adopt an IGCA Rescue dog, please write igplaygroup@mac.com to learn about the IGCA adoption process and receive an application you can return directly to us. We are always willing to consider placing a dog out of state, but applicants are asked to apply to and work with us through their local IGCA Rescue Representative


 
Truman:  Hi, I’m Truman, and I’m a real cutie if I do say so myself! I’d like to tell you why I’m in Rescue. I’m very sad that my owner died. I lived with her for nine years. I went live with her very nice relatives, and we all tried and tried—but they had big dogs and small children and lots going on, and I didn’t do well.. We were all sad but the best thing was to release me to Rescue. I’m happy to report that Rescue is not too bad at all! Right now, I live in a foster home with four other IGs, and let me tell you, they are my pals!

Okay, okay… I admit that sometimes I need to be reminded when it’s time to go outside to potty, but I’m really good at going out with my foster siblings and taking care of business when they do. (And, I love, love, love getting a treat when I come back inside.)

If there’s one word to describe me, it’s happy and playful and goofy all rolled into one. (Ha! That’s not one word, is it?). I just enjoy life—except when I go to the vet, and that just makes me a nervous wreck. . I’ve been seeing the vet a lot recently because I have seizures, which is why I’m listed as a special needs dog. We’re working out how to fix that. Right now I’m on Phenobarbital twice a day. But don’t try to give it to me with cheese because I don’t like it. I prefer my pills be wrapped in a sliver of roasted turkey; trust me, I’d eat dirt if you wrapped it in turkey!

My foster dad is so proud of me because I don’t mind having my toenails trimmed. He gives me a treat afterwards. Did I mention I love treats? And while I’m talking about my foster dad . . . He’s my big pal. I love following him around and sitting in his lap. But most of all, I love cuddling with him. He likes to nap on the couch on the weekends, and I like to cuddle up next to him and nap, too. And at night, I like to get as close to him as possible. I sleep the whole night and don’t move.

Okay… here’s the deal: I’m looking for that special family who will take care of me when I have a seizure—probably someone who’s home a lot would be best. Fast movements and loud noises scare me so I’d really like to go some place without little kids. I really like being with my foster siblings so another little dog would be cool but I was an only for some time and I love people too. I promise I’ll be a good boy, and I’ll make someone very happy.

Well, my foster mom is chomping at the bit to say something so here she is:

Thanks so much for reading about sweet Truman. He is such a joy to be around. He cracks me up because when he barks (which isn’t often); it sounds like somebody stepped on a duck! He really is a sweet little dog and a pleasure to be around. He’s such a gentle soul that you can’t help loving the minute you meet him. Seizures can be very scary the first few times you see them, but when they happen, you just have to remain calm and comfort Truman with soft words and gentle hands. Truman is confused for several minutes after his seizure and tends to wander in a daze. He needs to be kept safe so he doesn’t bump into walls or fall and hurt himself.

Truman is being fostered in Richland, WA. Washington residents who want to begin the process to adopt an IGCA Rescue dog, please write igplaygroup@mac.com to learn about the IGCA adoption process and receive an application. We are always willing to consider placing a dog out of state, but applicants are asked to apply to and work with us through their local IGCA Rescue Representative.


 
Bayleigh is a lovely girl, about 6 years old and a true tribute to the resilient spirit of Italian greyhounds. Bayleigh spent her early life in a puppy mill—having lots of litters and not receiving good vet care. Many dogs from such situations are terribly shy and take a long time to rehabilitate—not Bayleigh! She adjusted very quickly to the good life in her foster home, has good potty habits, and is able to go on adventures into the big world on a leash. She is a little timid at first, but she really enjoys meeting gentle folks and she gets on well with other dogs. You can see a clip of Bayleigh at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMu9Sj0yOQU

Bayleigh’s teeth were sadly neglected. When she came to us from a kind shelter that realized they couldn’t do what was needed, her mouth was a mass of abscesses and she had few teeth remaining. Her lower jaw had eroded and was crumbling—and is no longer fully attached. But, once again, this worried us and the vet far more than it worried Bayleigh. Her mouth is now healed, she has two teeth left, but she manages to eat well and doesn’t worry about such things when there is sun to lie in, walks to take, and people and dogs to love.

Bayleigh spent most of her life alone in a cage, so we hope she can now find a home with another dog and with humans who are home quite a bit. Bayleigh really loves company although she is not needy or demanding. Bayleigh would do best in a quiet home and will not be placed in a home with young or boisterous children. Bayleigh is being fostered in Olympia, Washington. Washington residents who want to begin the process to adopt an IGCA Rescue dog, please write igplaygroup@mac.com to learn about the IGCA adoption process and receive an application. We are always willing to consider placing a dog out of state, but applicants are asked to apply to and work with us through their local IGCA Rescue Representative.