IGCA Rescue - Arizona Placements 2008
Harley, renamed Charlie, is a 4 year old neutered red and white male placed in Temecula, CA on January 6th. Charlie was brought in to the rescue program in August 2007 when his family moved to a colder climate and they thought he would be happier staying where it’s warmer. Charlie will have plenty of warmth snuggling under the covers with his new owner who is retired and will be giving Charlie all of the attention he craves! Charlie is also spoiled with an entire IG proof acre yard to play and sunbathe in. For meals, Charlie and his owner visit family next door where Charlie gets to play with a one year old IG named Romeo and a 7 year old Weim named Faith. Thanks to IGCA Rescue CA for helping to find Charlie this wonderful home, and thanks to Charlie’s new owner’s who drove to Phoenix to give him the most comfortable homecoming!
Skeeter, renamed Mikito, is a four year old blue and white male biggy iggy placed in Surprise on January 12th. Mikito was turned in to rescue late December with his housemate Misty (see below) when their owner could no longer care for them due to their owner’s health issues. Mikito has a Greyt girl friend named Shiro in his new home to curl up with and his owner’s are home most of the time and lavish attention on him. Best of all, Mikito loves being petted and sleeping in the bed at night!
MISTY, a four year old fawn and white female, and PECAN, renamed Peekee, a 3 year old fawn and white male, were placed in Chandler on January 12th. Misty was turned in to rescue late December with her housemate Skeeter (above) when their owner could no longer care for them due to their owner’s health issues. Peekee and 10 other IGs were placed in rescue after being confiscated from an animal cruelty case by authorities. When Peekee first came into rescue, he was incapacitated by fear and it seemed nothing could bring him joy. After 4 months in rescue it is still not possible to simply walk up to Peekee and pet him but has made a lot of progress and is happy about almost everything! Treats and Dinner! Waking people up in the morning to visit! The freedom of using the dog door! Running around the yard! The dog park! Playing with dog friends! Even being petted is pretty darn nice! Peekee is experiencing even more new things and continues to improve in his new home. Within just a few days, Peekee learned to safely navigate the stairs in his new home. Even more impressive, Peekee completed his FIRST SUCCESSFUL WALK around the block on a leash with the help of his new mom and his calm IG buddy, Misty, who enjoys going for walks. Peekee is a happy boy in his new home and loves to follow his mom around the house to see what wonderful thing will happen next. Their new owners have friends who own IGs and they visit regularly. For now, Misty enjoys watching the rambunctious antics of Peekee and the IG visitors from the warm comfort of her owner’s lap while she corners the market on getting petted!
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Josh, a 7 month old red and white male, placed in Tucson on January 19th. Josh was turned in to rescue after he’d been given to someone whose busy work schedule precluded her from giving Josh the attention he needed. Josh is a very high energy fun loving and outgoing puppy who loves everyone he meets. Josh will have plenty of fun and activity in his new home playing with IG puppy Orfeo and two dog savvy children ages 7 and 8. Oh, and then there’s cuddle time with Mom and Dad!
Pebbles, a 4 year old fawn and white female, placed in Phoenix on February 24th. Pebbles who was turned in to rescue when her family’s living situation changed and her owner could no longer keep her. Pebbles is a social butterfly and captures the hearts of all who meet her. She is ready to give anyone [dog or human or the camera!] her devoted attention and a deep ear cleaning. Pebbles is enjoying being the princess in her new home and tries to give her house buddy Tux a run for his money in getting Mom’s attention!
Lucy [renamed Priscilla] is a red and white female who was placed in Los Angeles, California on March 4th. Priscilla and 10 other IGs were placed in rescue after being confiscated from an animal cruelty case by authorities in September 2007. Priscilla is happiest in a large pack where she has lots of other dogs to take courage from and she has plenty of dog friends in her new home! Priscilla now lives with 7 other IGs ages 5 to 10 years old each adopted through the rescue program. Though Priscilla is extremely timid and difficult to ‘catch’, she has a curious personality and she is quickly coming out of her shell in her new home. She loves to sniff her mom when she thinks she can’t be seen doing it. Priscilla’s mom is working with her daily and Priscilla regularly comes running when she hears her name being called to see why she’s wanted! Priscilla has learned to safely navigate the stairs in her new home and is also rapidly learning to walk and potty while on a leash which is a great accomplishment for both her and new owner. Thank you to IGCA Rescue in California for helping Priscilla find an experienced home that can help her learn to be a happy and permanent member of a big, loving and fun family.
Honey [renamed Goldie] is a dainty fawn and white female who was placed in Cave Creek on March 8th. Goldie and 10 other IGs were placed in rescue after being confiscated from an animal cruelty case by authorities in September 2007. Goldie was adopted by her foster home and she has come a long way in the months since September when she was too afraid to leave her crate most of the time. At first, not even food would convince Goldie to come out of her crate but she now loves meal time and comes running for her turn for treat. Goldie also now confidently walks out in the yard to potty or play [an open space which used to terrify her] and she now loves to cuddle on the couch with mom in evenings which used to make her very nervous. Goldie is pampered princess who sports a beautiful ID collar hand made especially for her by her mom and is the only collar Goldie has agreed to wear [she tries to chew all others off at any cost and has almost injured herself]. Goldie also has a plethora of cozy places to snuggle around the house including a special dog bed near the bathroom where she likes to be when mom gets ready for work. Goldie shares her home with fellow rescue Dash [see placements 2007] IG Sophie, Pug Frannie and is watched over by the gentle loving spirit of Merlin the Greyt who passed over the Rainbow Bridge on Goldie’s adoption day from bone cancer. Merlin was also a rescue and Goldie was very intrigued by him. When Goldie first came to live in Merlin’s home, it was her curiosity of him that often gave her the courage to come out of her crate to visit when nothing else would.
BESSIE [renamed BELLA] is a 4 year old black and white split face female who was placed in Phoenix on March 8th. Bella and 10 other IGs were placed in rescue after being confiscated from an animal cruelty case by authorities in September 2007. Bella is doing terrific in her new home that she shares with a one year old male IG named Spider who is trying very hard every day to get Bella to play more with him. Bella has not had a single potty accident in her new home and is using the dog door faithfully which is a big accomplishment for her. Bella is still extremely timid with people, but she enjoys trips to the dog park, daily walks in her new harness, and sleeping under the covers with Spider at night by her owners feet. Bella loves car rides best though, and is ready to go anytime, even if its just on a short trip to do an errand she’s eager to hop in the car!
Ethyl [renamed Evie] is a fawn and white female who was placed in Chandler on March 9th. Evie and 10 other IGs were placed in rescue after being confiscated from an animal cruelty case by authorities in September 2007. Evie is a happy dog in her new home. She loves to zoom around the house at high speed and tries to leap on to her mom’s head to get her to play or she will paw gently at her face to say “Hey! Pay attention to me!”. Evie also likes to dig in the yard and eat rose bushes but she is learning that she really shouldn’t indulge herself with these activities. Evie shares her home with a German Shorthair Pointer named Crispy and a male IG name “Little” that is actually quite big!
Louie was adopted on March 21 and placed in Peoria,AZ. Louie (on the right) was brought into IG Rescue from the Humane Society. In his new home Louie has an Iggy brother Bruce (named after Bruce Willis) and he & Bruce became instant best friends! Bruce is thrilled to share his home and have another boy to play chase and snuggle in bed with.
AJ is a blue and white female who was placed in Cottonwood on April 1st after settling in so well with her foster home in Cottonwood, AZ that they decided to give her that loving forever home she deserves! AJ and 10 other IGs were placed in rescue after being confiscated from an animal cruelty case by authorities in September 2007. AJ now enjoys being a spoiled little girl and at no loss for playmates as she spends her days with IG siblings Styx, Hank, Amber and Lily!
Enzo is a 3 year old blue and white male who was placed in Phoenix on April 6th. Enzo (on the right) was brought into the rescue program January 26th with his littermate Mico when their family decided they couldn’t manage the two dogs around their young children. Enzo is happy in his new home playing with IG puppy Max [tug and chase are favorites until they wear each other out!] and he loves to cuddle on the couch and in the bed with his new mom and dad. Enzo has been doing great on his potty training habits since he’s adjusted to being neutered and he hasn’t had an accident or marking incident in his new home since the first day!
Rocco is a 4 year old placed in Tempe, AZ in April. He came from an uncertain family situation, and entered rescue when his family moved. Rocco is a very spoiled boy in his new home where he has no shortage of playtime with his 2 IG brothers and one IG sister.
Bailey is 1 year old seal and white male who was placed in Lake Havasu City on April 26th. Bailey was turned into rescue on March 19th by someone who did not research the breed before purchasing him and was subsequently concerned about being able to care for him after getting to know more about IGs. Bailey is a happy go lucky high energy boy who loves everyone he meets and he will have great fun and get plenty of attention in his new home with IG buddy Garcia and three children to play with.
Blue, renamed Bugatti, a <2 yr old blue and white male was placed in Phoenix on May 1st. "Boo" was turned into rescue on January 3, 2008 with a broken leg. Boo's previous owner hadn't the financial means to care for Boo and wanted what was best for him. After a successful surgery requiring a pin in his leg and several months of careful rehab, Boo is completely healed. Boo's foster parents couldn't bear the thought of parting with this sweet soul so he joins a family that includes a Rat Terrier brother and sister, and two other IG siblings, and one foster IG sibling. Boo is the resident baby and spends the better part of his day seeing which brother or sister is up for some playtime. When he is not zooming around the house or pestering his siblings, Boo can be found in the backyard sunning himself on his favorite lounge chair.
Ravi, renamed Giovanni, is a 2 year old blue fawn and white male who was placed in Gilbert, AZ on May 3. Giovanni entered the rescue program April 1st showing signs of neglect and was apparently kept as an outdoor dog and was used for breeding. Giovanni is a shy boy and and enjoys his new home where he is very spoiled, lounging on the sofa with nice soft blankets with the luxury of of a huge grassy and shaded yard just a few steps away and out the doggie door which he has quickly learned. Giovanni joins a very loving family that includes two Australian Shepherd siblings.
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