Location: Lake In The Hills, IL
I'm a stay-at-home mom to 2 boys, ages 5 and 7, and 3 schnauzers.
I write letters to politicians about animal welfare issues and speak through the democratic process! Animals are my PASSION.
Supporting Shelter: Pets Without Parents of Mason and Logan Counties
Supporting Rescue: Hooved Animal Humane Society
Pets: 3
Type: Dog | Breed: Giant Schnauzer | Born: May 1, 2006 | Gender: Male
Pet War Standings: 55 wins | 90 losses | rank: 79955
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Posted in Behavior & Training
I did something that I think is illegal, and boy was it fun! Well, it was fun until the police car pulled up alongside of me.... I guess I should explain.... I have two dogs with too much energy, and it seems like nothing I can do can tire them out. I've had Atlas pulling a cart, which he loves. I took a used CAR TIRE and had him … read more
posted on:
Jul
11
Posted in Adoptions
Yea! I am soooooo excited... I got a phone call from a woman this morning who lives about 20 miles away, in a retirement community, who has a little dog and is interested in Tinkerbell. She sounds like a perfect fit, and she's coming over to visit this afternoon. Of course, Atlas was sick last night and puked everywhere, so there a… read more
posted on:
Jun
26
Posted in Behavior & Training
I have no idea what was the matter with Tinkerbell the other night, maybe she had a nightmare and she just needed a little reassurance. Anyhow, she's been a good girl and sleeps quietly in her crate once again. I've been feeling exhausted lately, and I finally figured out why-- at LEAST one time every night, one of the dogs wakes me… read more
posted on:
Jun
25
Posted in Behavior & Training
Today we brought home a terrified, 13 lb. white mini schnauzer. She spent her first six years in a puppy mill in Missouri, where she was one of roughly 20 dogs kept in an outdoor pen, 24/7, filthy and matted and stinking, in the rain and snow and ice and summer heat. There were many other dogs there, too, in other nearby pens. The … read more
posted on:
Jun
9
Posted in Adoptions
I've never been a foster home before, but it looks like there's always a first. My friend in central Illinois has started rescuing schnauzers (Giants and minis) from a horrible horrible "breeder". My friend currently has 9 dogs, 3 of her own and 6 that she recently rescued from this puppy mill. This would be… read more
posted on:
Jun
7
