Adopted 2007
Let me start by saying: Weimaraners are not for everyone. But for those of us who enjoy a challenge & yearn for an intelligent
& unwaveringly loyal companion that is eager to please (when they are not on a scent mission), enthusiastic, fun to be around and
fairly easy to maintain grooming-wise, you just can't do better than a Weimaraner. In 1990, I saw the most gorgeous dog I had ever
seen in my life. He lived several floors above me in a penthouse suite in NYC with his Vizsla companion. He was staring at my banana
(lunch) and I was sure he thought it was something else. The intense focus was beautiful. He looked like a gleaming silver sculpture.
I promised myself someday I would have that breed of dog. Over the years I reflected on that regal dog. Fast-forward to 1995. I was
finally in a position to have a dog with my boyfriend of 5 years. I did lots of research on the Weimaraner, and decided it was a good
breed for us. Unfortunately, we couldn't find a breeder for months (and weren't aware of breed-specific rescues back then- and no
internet!). Then a friend called to point out an ad that was just placed for Weimaraner puppies! This was 12 years ago- and as luck
would have it, they were very reputable breeders that had nothing to do with puppy mills. They even took him back for ''hunting lessons''
later. We got lucky. Now I wouldn't even consider going to a breeder when they are so many fantastic shelters & breed-specific rescues
(shout out to Darci at MHWC!! haaay!) That pup came to be known as Klaus von Silber Schatzi ('Klaus of the Silver Sweethearts') and for
12 years (and many training manuals later) he was the most wonderful companion-- human or canine-- anyone could hope for when looking for
a dog. I won't kid around, we did our homework, chose a compatible breed & were nothing short of militant about his training, but our
reward was this utterly amazing companion. The boyfirend & I ended up splitting when Klaus was just 1 1/2, but he maintained his 'fatherhood'
all through the years and was even there when my darling boy took his final breath in our little cabin in the woods. This huge, strong
man with a deep, booming voice-- completely reduced to whimpering and tears at the realization of his loss. Sooo....here I was, months
and months later.... stalking the Mile High Weim Rescue website (just to look at the pretty pictures... of course). I just read over &
over 'this one jumps 6 ft fences' or 'this one can't be left alone.' At that point it really sunk in how special Klaus was, and that this
breed is not for wimps. I felt there couldn't be an equal. My next thought was fostering....maybe I could get that ol' feeling back. Funny,
I always thought I'd try a different breed next time, or maybe a mixed-breed, then after I lost my Main Man I couldn't imagine ever having
anything BUT a Weimaraner (after, of course, the blue period when you are so devastated that you swear you will never have another dog
again-- ever). I loved my friends' dogs, and signed dogs out from our shelter (an awesome feature of our no-kill facility at the Aspen A
nimal Shelter), but there is nothing like the feeling of coming back to your very own baby. That's when I saw her! She was a beaut--
lean, girly, delicate and described as very affectionate, which, to be honest, with Klaus I was not used to! They are a lot of things,
Weimaraners, but clingy & super affectionate ...mmmaybe not so much? I was also sort of 'set' on an older gentleman- over 5 or 6, XL. But
I got in touch with Darci and found out that she was already being fostered, and that I could do the trial-basis thing. Her foster mommy
was extremely picky, and I found out that in the time she fostered her, I was the only person she'd let meet her. I met her part-way and
we hiked the trails. She melted into my lap. I spent the next few days saying to myself 'well, she's no Klaus' but then came to realize,
she was not Klaus, but in the best possible way. She was so mindful of my commands, and went through training with Weimaraner's trademark
vigor & zeal. Every day she amazes me more with her eagerness to please and her capacity for deep love & trust in me. My friends laughed
when I would tell strangers 'I'm only fostering her short-term.' They would snicker and say "Seriously-who are you kidding? You are so into
her!" We are a pair, I tell you. Till death do us part-- that's for sure. Now I just imagine how life would totally suck without her. She
has helped distract me through one of the most trying times in my life. And I suppose that aside from sleeping with the occasional pinecone
brought in from outside...life is pretty good. So, really I suppose the point of this painfully long story is... who rescued whom?
 
Murphy - adopted Spring 2006
I adopted Murphy last spring. Just wanted to drop a line and a few pictures to tell you that we couldn't be happier
with our boy. We have had some real challenges along the way (swallowing an expensive running sock whole, chewing apart
his bed, barking in the backyard) but slowly he has become more obedient and recently we have really realized just how
content he has become with us, especially since we work opposite shifts now so someone is always home with him. I can't
imagine what my day would be like if I couldn't see that wagging nub of his when I walk in the door, or take him for a run,
or have him lay his head on my lap when we are relaxing together. Now that we know how wonderful it is to share our home
with a weim, we are actually looking for a brother or sister for Murphy to share the house with. He loves to play with
other dogs, but we don't take him to the dog park too often; we would love for him to have someone to play with more often.
Yaeger - adopted December 2006
We adopted Yaeger in December 2006, and just wanted to let you know that he is doing great!
He is loved by everyone he meets, and is very outgoing and friendly - to a fault. He visited the dog park,
which is one of his favorite endeavors. He is usually the greeting committee at the gate as people come in.
He visited 3rd grade with my youngest daughter for her "special person" day. He was a perfect gentleman,
showed off all his tricks and got a few good face licks in on the kids that got too close. He reveled in
all the hugs to a point that he just laid down and let them lay on him with hugs. His tail gave away his delight.
And, my daughter was quite proud!
He still has a Kleenex fetish. If there is a box anywhere within the remote chance of a stretch, it is gone.
He neatly leaves the actual box unscathed. He is quite efficient at getting the treasure inside - out! Amazing.
I wanted to thank you for your efforts and enthusiasm in assisting us and finding Yaeger. I couldn't have asked for
a more perfect dog at this time in my life. My oldest daughter prays nightly giving thanks that as some doors close,
other open such as God giving her Yaeger. That is enough to melt a dad's heart.
Emily - adopted 2004
Thanks for the Christmas card We adopted Emily about two years ago, and she is the most
wonderful dog we could imagine. We also adopted a dalmation named Koa from Dalmation Rescue
earlier this year, and the two have become great pals.
Attached are a couple of pictures, feel free to use them on your website if they would be helpful.
We have a small donation to the local Colorado Weimaraner Rescue waiting to be sent, if you
could give us an address and the official name.
 
Chance - adopted 2004
Hope all is well with you. I see you need help bringing Ava to Denver. Please let me know
if I can assist in any way. I may be interested in adopting another Weim, of course I will
have to talk to my landlord. The animal would get plenty of exercise! Chance gets anywhere from
a 3 to 8 mile run 5 times a week then walks on the other days.
Chance is so good these days!!!!! They tell me he is one of the best dogs at Doggie Day Care.
He is much better these days when others dogs are near and he is on the leash. I think it is time
for a brother or sister.
Many thanks for giving me the joy of my pumpkin head Chance!!!!
Tucker - adopted 2005
Things are going great with Tucker. We love having him around and I would say he
is definately used to his new home.
He has learned some new things here....he has gotten very good at playing fetch,
although he can't catch worth a flip. Our little guy will do just about anything
for food....he always knew sit and shake, that's for sure. We have mastered the
down and rollover...he can do a play dead on his side or all the way over and
back up depending on what you ask him. he is very good at staying. I can tell
him to sit and stay, turn around and walk away from him, up the stairs, out of
sight, whatever...he just waits for you to say "okay" and then comes barreling
after his reward. we can get him to stay and then walk away from him and do all
his commands from a distance (down, crawl, bow) and he will do them.....he is a
very smart guy!!!
He loves the cherry creek state park......he gets in the creek and runs like
crazy, he is such a joy to watch and he is so expresssive when he is happy!
We have had him out on hikes in the mountains and that is where he is in his
true element. we let him off leash and he will run up to where he can just
barely see us and then come sweeping back in to check on us, then like a flash,
right back out exploring.
He is so much fun and I can't say how thankful we are to have him here with us.
I hope all is well with Rachelle and her family and I know they miss their boys
but Tucker is truly at home here and I am sure he is happy.
Bailey - adopted 2004
My wife and I wish to express our sincere appreciation to MHWC for providing us the
opportunity to adopt Bailey, who has become an outstanding addition to our family. We
were a bit skeptical to add another friend, given our love and strong relationship with
Roger, our twelve-year-old male Weimaraner. What is hard to believe is how quickly we
hit it off with our new Weime! While she took a good two weeks to warm up to us, we
loved her from the start! Our relationship with Bailey grows stronger and stronger
as time passes! We can tell that she has truly learned to trust us. She definitely
favors her male owner, following him everywhere, when the female owner is not in the
house. While a bit demanding at times, Bailey has adjusted and made a significant
effort to fit in with the family. While adjustments were required by all, we could
not have hoped for a more positive experience!! What a great organization you have,
keep up the outstanding work! Bill and Yu-Chih
Sunshine - adopted 2005
Sunshine was saved after being abandoned by her owners. Unfortunately, the wonderful
man who saved her just couldn't keep a dog with Sunshine's energy level and his work
schedule. A great family who had a young male Weim named Titan decided it was time
to add a second Weim to their family. Sunshine has fit right in.
Chesey Leigh - adopted 2003
Chesey Leigh is a blue female Weim whose owner couldn't keep her any longer
so she turned her over to rescue and went into foster care. Her foster home, as
well as the resident dog, Loyd, just couldn't let her go. So they lived happily
in the mountains together. In the spring of 2005, the family gave up the mountains
of Colorado for the beaches of Florida. Here is a picture of Chesey and Loyd on
their trip to Florida.
Eddie - adopted 2004
Eddie is a very sweet 2 year old male Weim. His owner moved to an apartment and
had a very hectic schedule. She wanted Eddie to have a better life, and we found that
for him. He now lives with his Weim brother, Miles, and they love each other very much.
Eddie's owner helps out with rescue to help in getting that Weim-fix.
Ghost - adopted 2003
Our family has fostered a few Weims for Rescue but 11 month old Ghost stole our hearts
from the moment he set paw in our home. The circumstances of his surrender are fuzzy but
he came into Rescue underweight and under-loved. We were his second foster home and his
former owner did not allow Ghost inside. He was left in the yard with little to do and no
one to do it with. He naturally became destructive and that appears to be why he came to
Rescue. Ghost joined our home with our 3 other dogs, including a long haired Weim also
from a Rescue organization. The two immediately became fast friends, as is clear from the
couch photo. Ghost did not come to us without issues, however. He counter-surfed like a
pro, barked incessantly, jumped on every house guest including our small children, and
attempted to dominate our other dogs. We quickly learned that the key to a quality life
with Ghost is to exercise him. He now enjoys daily 3 mile bike rides during which his
behavior is nothing short of perfection. With the short-term help of a bark collar, his
barking issues have been significantly reduced. We've learned that he is desperate to
please us and is very capable of changing bad behaviors. After a few months, the dog
hierarchy was resolved and he happily accepted his place as #3 among 4 dogs. After a week
of fostering him, we knew we were his "forever" home. Though we had visions of raising a
puppy with our children, we quickly realized that by adopting Ghost instead, we were
teaching our children a much more important lesson than raising a puppy ever could.
And for that, Ghost has thanked us daily and paid us back about a gazillion fold for
our efforts.
Frederick - adopted 2004
Frederick and Rose get along just fine. Rose gets a little put out sometimes but we try
to be very equitable in treatment (they're just like kids on the jealousy thing!). Frederick
has discovered the comfort of couches and prefers to use those over floors or dog beds. He
still sleeps in the bed you sent with us at night in our room. During the day he is often
found sleeping on the love seat here in my office. The boy knows how to make himself
comfortable as you could tell by the photo of him on the couch with his head on the pillow!
When outside or on walks he tends to follow Rose's lead. If she sniffs something he's right
there checking it out too. He really doesn't like to go outside unless he has to 'go' but
he will go out with her sometimes. We've had such nice days that I thought he'd like to be
out more but maybe if he used to be an outside dog he's had enough of it. The cats have
learned to tolerate him and he pretty much ignores them so it works well. If they get put
out and hiss at him, he still ignores them which only shows what a sweet guy he is. He
doesn't leg lick at all now which is great! It used to wake us up hearing him do it.
The place on his leg is totally healed. His eyes look great too.
Tyson - adopted 2004
I just want to thank you again for allowing us to adopt Tyson he is doing Great and we
really love having him. We wanted to sent you a picture so you could see him. He is continuing
to grow. He is so lovable. He loves to be with the kids as much as possible. We will have to get
together this spring so they can all play. Hope your Holiday was wonderful. Have a Happy New Year!!!
Thanks Again, The Christen Family
Murphy - adopted 2004
Murphy seems to be thriving. He's a picture of health and his nickname around here is
"happy dog". He looks and acts great, I was very lucky to find this wonderful dog.I love this
dog. He's doing great. We're waiting for spring thaw and more trails to open up.
Luna - adopted June 2002
My name is Luna and I live with my Weim brother, Stoli. My new mom calls me
"Princess Sassypants" since I love to talk back and can be quite a handful.
I'm quite the alpha girl, but I stick up for my brother and have brought joy to
my new mom. Stoli is on the left and I'm on the right in the picture below.
Parker - adopted May 2004
Hi Weim Rescuers!
How is everything going with you guys? Everything is great here at my new
home with my mom and dad and little brother cat, whom I really like to play
with. My cut on my foot is almost completely healed and lookin' good; mom
and dad say they will send a new boot soon since I tore my old one on our
camping trip. Here is a picture of me, dad, and brother on our new deck.
Notice in the picture my color change. I am perfecting my summer brown.
Thanks for providing me a good home until I got my new parents. I really
miss you, but I am really enjoying my new home. Thanks again for everything.
Love, Parker
Shadow - adopted March 2003
Shadow (then Nitrus) had a terrible start to life. From the time he was a young
puppy, he was forced to spend his time in the backyard with only a small amount of
food to eat daily. By the time he was 9 months old, he was only the size of a 3
month old puppy because of lack of care and proper nutrition. Luckily, a neighbor
turned Shadow over to the Colorado Humane Society. When he was turned over, he was
severely emaciated; you could see every bone in his little body. He had a hard time
standing because of lack of strength. His front legs were crooked and bowed out to
the sides. The Humane Society began to nurse him back to health and he gradually began
to gain weight and become more accustomed to people and a life indoors.
A wonderful new rescue volunteer picked up Shadow in February 2003 for fostering.
When she saw him, she couldn’t believe how little he was for a 9 month old. Despite his
past treatment, he came to the front of his kennel to see who she was. He was very
nervous and unsure of what was to come next. She received what little background
information they had on him and took him to her home. When they arrived at home,
he seemed to know just how to make himself comfortable. In fact, he quickly decided
that he no longer wanted to go outside, inside was much more comfortable and he was
afraid of being left outside. This made housebreaking a real challenge. It meant
carrying him down the stairs to the back yard every few hours just incase he needed
to go out. The first night he slept in his crate with only a little crying to begin
with. He was warm and dry, so he quickly went to sleep.
After the first couple days, the foster knew that he still had a long road to recovery.
He had a very hard time standing up or balancing himself. He also had very little
energy due to his poor health. However, the foster also knew that she would never be
able to let someone else adopt him. She quickly decided that she was going to adopt
Shadow herself. He already had a special place in her life.
Over the next several months, Shadow dealt with a series of medical and emotional
problems. His medical issues were cleared up after several trips to the veterinarian,
but he is still dealing with his emotional problems. His biggest emotional problem is
trusting new people. He was very apprehensive of new people and new situations at first.
He was very quick to hide behind his mom and not let anyone new approach him. He would bark
at people trying to pet him to let them know he didn’t want to be touched. This has
greatly improved. He has learned that most people are trustworthy and won’t hurt him.
Another fear that developed was a fear of strange dogs. He is very intimidated by
unfamiliar dogs, especially those larger than himself. This has also improved. However,
both of his fears are a continued work in progress.
Even though Shadow went through a lot as a young puppy, he is extremely resilient.
He continues to improve and has grown to trust many people in our lives. He has so much
love to give.
Below are pictures after and before of Shadow - what a difference!
Hank - adopted 2003
Hank came to rescue as an owner surrender after his male owner passed away and his
female owner no longer wanted him. He had a nasty bite on his head and was purely an
outdoor dog. After a couple of different foster homes, Hank found his furever home and
is now (as you can see from the pictures) a very good indoor boy.
Ramsey (adopted from Denver Municipal
Shelter July 2002):
Ramsey was skinny and when I finally took possession of Ramsey
he was also sick with a form of Giardia. He is now about 11 months
old. He is looking and feeling much better. He took to his new home
quite well. I take him on walks everyday and he has to chase after
every dog to see what's up. He mountain bikes and goes trail running
with me. He has his own backpack and I have him carry his own water
and food, usually treats for after the run or biking to show him
he did well. He wears booties on the downhill because he slides
on his pads trying to slow his lanky body down. He has a little
brother which is a Chihuahua mix and they are buds.
Harley (adopted from Idaho Weim Rescue May 2002):
Harley is a little female who was adopted out of the Idaho area
Weimaraner Rescue. Harley's new family lives in Montana.
A note from Harley's new family: Harley was
a 3 time loser having been placed twice since Idaho Rescue got her
from a shelter in Ogden Utah. We think her first "owner"
must have wanted a motorcycle more then a Weimaraner thus the name!
2nd time I guess was persistent allergies of the human boy she lived
with. I guess that was very hard for her as she had been extremely
bonded to the boy. 3rd time just seems nobody wanted to take the
real time with her. The lady also said she did not want to let her
around her 4 year old daughter and never gave Harley a chance in
that area. Understandably our girl has got some separation anxiety
issues. She is very afraid of being left again. My husband and I
work opposite shifts and someone is usually home with our 3yo daughter.
In the month we have had her I think she's been alone a couple hours.
She goes to work with my husband a lot and loves going just about
anywhere just so she can be with us. The devotion and love she shows
us already is overwhelming. I know she knows she is home now. At
the dog park in our town the other day a man marveled at her responsiveness
to me and how attached she was. He was floored to hear we had only
been together less then a month. Harley is a keeper and she is making
sure of that. As for her and my daughter? I have never seen an animal
of her energy level and strength "turn off" and be gentle
as I have seen with Harley around Isi. We were prepared for lots
of intervening and geared to be very proactive in keeping everyone
safe as they played while Isi is still so little. I swear no joke
Harley makes Nana from Peter Pan look rough! I never would have
believed this exuberant Weim could be so low-key loving and tolerant
with a rambunctious not always gentle loud preschooler. I am impressed
daily. Yes I do believe Harley was meant to be here with us. We
decided to keep her name after much debate, but she likes it so
that's fine with us. Besides I looked it up it means "in the
hare's meadow" for whatever that is worth..
Mijka (adopted from
Idaho Weim Rescue March 2002):
Mijka is a two year old blue female who was adopted out of the
Idaho area Weimaraner Rescue. Mijka's new owner lives in Montana.
Since there is no Montana rescue, Mijka's new owner was looking
in Colorado and Utah for a Weim. I suggested he try Idaho
and he sent me a picture of his new girl. Apparently, Mijka
is a bit of a handful, but nothing her owner, an experienced Weim
owner, can not handle.
Samuel (placed
February 2002):
Samuel is a seven month old blue male. He was bought from
a pet store in Colorado Springs and turned in to the Pikes Peak
Humane Society because he wet on his owners bed. He spent
most of his life in an outdoor run. There was quite a bit
of interest in Samuel, even though he had no obedience training
and was not housebroken. After a pretty grueling adoption
process, Samuel has found his new forever home. In his new
home, he is the fourth Weimaraner the family has had over a thirty
year period. His new human dad has had Weims for even longer
than that! We are happy to report that he is housebroken and
learning some good house manners.
This is how Samuel looks now in his new home:
Belle (placed February
2002):
Belle is a one year old female. She grew up with a family
who didn't realize how much time she needed. After making
a very difficult decision, they turned her over to rescue.
Belle now lives in the foothills with a couple who take her snow-shoeing
and for long walks. She has started her obedience classes,
for a refresher course and is settling in nicely in her new home.
Jacob (placed January
2002):
Jacob is a seven+ year old male. Jacob's family was
moving to California on a job transfer and could not find housing
with a yard for him. He went to a new family immediately and
fell right into place. His first family had three daughters,
his new family has three sons. Jacob now has an eleven year
old yellow Labrador Retriever sister and they ride in the back of
the car doing taxi service for the boys.
Leo (placed December
2001):
Leo is a two year old male. Leo was an owner surrender.
His owner claimed he was stupid because he wouldn't stay in his
yard during the day and loved to run and not listen when not on
a lead. On the contrary, Leo is very smart and very loving.
Despite that, his looks didn't seem to appeal to a lot of people.
He spent a couple of months in foster care until his new foster
Weim brother took a bite out of his ear. He then moved on
to another temporary home. After a short stint there, he came
to his final foster home. There, he learned what a big mean
kitty was and how to avoid it. Leo was horribly afraid of
being crated, but he does fine if left home in the house unattended.
Leo spent close to four months in foster care. Just before
the new year, Leo found his new forever home. His new
home has a big yard with an electric fence, that he minds very well.
He has a two year old human sister who he loves very much.
Pictures of Leo to come soon...
Maggie (placed
December 2001):
Maggie is an eight month old gray female. She is quite large
for her age weighing in at 65 pounds. She isn't fat, but she
will grow into a very big girl. Maggie's owner was going through
a divorce and had too many dogs and couldn't find a place to keep
Maggie where she wouldn't do any harm to anything. She was
in rescue all of one day before her new family came to get her.
She now lives with a two year old blue male Weim named Wyatt along
with her human parents and a three year old human brother - who
she occasionally knocks down when she gets excited... Pictures
of Maggie to follow soon...
Desi (placed September
2001):
Desiree is a three year old female. She was left at a veterinary
hospital and never picked up. The veterinary hospital turned
her over to a shelter. The shelter was going to euthanize
for space, so she came into rescue. After getting spayed,
she went to live with a year old Weim foster brother named Raleigh.
Desi has a knack for hunting. In her foster home stay, she
even killed a skunk! She did learn to love her cat brothers
and sisters, OK, love may be too strong of a word...
Now, Desi lives with her human parents (David & Audrey).
She has taken over ownership of the house and is enjoying her new
home. She runs with her mom during the week and has a very
extensive closet full of clothes from Old Navy! Below, Desi
has spotted a rabbit, dinner???
Desi: "Now, where do my mom and
dad have to go everyday without me???"
Sammy (placed September
2001):
Sammy is a little over one year old neutered male. His owners
just had a baby and Sammy and his brother, Ross, have taken to wrestling
in front of the baby. His owners felt it would be more fair
to the family and to Sammy if they gave him up for adoption.
He is adjusting VERY well to his new family. He has a ten
year old Weim sister named Bailey and they are getting along great.
He also has some kitties to play with. Sammy gets to enjoy
a work from home mom and a whole lot of love. His new mom
even takes him Maxwell Falls - yeah! Sammy is below with the purple
collar.
Luxor (placed July
2001):
Luxor is a four year old male whose owners were moving from their
5 acre home in Elizabeth to a postage sized lot in Washington DC.
They didn't feel that Luxor would be happy there, so they
gave him up for adoption. Luxor now lives on 26 acres outside
Colorado Springs. Below are pictures from Luxor's stay with
his foster family. They took him hunt training and swimming.
Cleopatra (now
Wrigley - placed June 2001):
Cleopatra was Anthony's littermate from above. Her owners
became sick and could no longer care for her. They gave her
to a friend who had tons of acreage in Castle Rock. Unfortunately,
the property wasn't fenced and Cleo was getting into trouble on
the roads. She stayed in foster care for a couple of weeks,
got spayed, and then went to her new home. She has a big brother
Weim named Scout and they play to the point of having to be separated
just to go to bed!
Wrigley
Tara (now Sara
- placed June 2001):
Tara lived in Colorado Springs with her family. They were
moving to a new house and didn't have enough time for all her energy.
Luckily, Tara's new mom has five fenced acres for her to
run on (along with her new Brittany brother, Bailey).
Letter from Sara:
Bailey and I are very busy digging holes, chasing each
other, and hunting birds, gophers and grasshoppers. Of course,
I am in charge now and he is falling into rank nicely. I have
made some concessions though and now allow him back on the bed and
couch. He gives a decent pull in tug of war, I must admit.
Naturally he and my new mom think I hung the moon!
Annie & Ollie
(placed May 2001):
Annie and Ollie were found as strays in Evergreen. They
were very thin and needed to be hospitalized to put some weight
on them and to have them checked out for diseases. Despite
their bad condition and the fact that both dogs were intact, they
were heartworm negative, they had no worms, or any diseases.
MHWC did not have a foster home that could take two dogs right away,
so the dogs were moved from kennel to kennel. After almost
a month of being moved around, a family in Estes Park was interested
in seeing them. The family has three children and a six year
old female Weim. Seeing Annie and Ollie was all they needed
and they adopted them. After having to be housebroken and
learning about an electric fence, there is an even number of dogs
and kids in the house so everyone has their own 'stuffed animal'
to sleep with!
Annie (gray) & Ollie (blue)
Buddy (now Riley
- placed April 2001):
Buddy was a big five month old blue male whose owners didn't know
that Weims were so needy. Buddy wasn't crate trained and wound
up destroying much of their home. Buddy arrived in foster
care within a week of Anthony leaving his foster home. With
all the interest in Anthony, Buddy was placed in his new home in
two days. Buddy now lives in Glenwood Springs with over two
acres to run on and an owner who had such a good experience with
rescue his first time, he came back when his first rescue Weim passed
away.
Buddy (Riley)
Update from Riley's owner - 8/9/2001:
Just an update on Riley. He's doing great. He's quite large, and
while I haven't weighed him since he was neutered in June, I would
hazard that he is now 75 pounds, still lean and not quite grown
into his feet.
He is still a chewer, but only goes after his toys and logs (preferably
logs longer than 2 feet). He is at that point where we can only
leave him alone with large toys of Kong-level durability lest he
demolish them. Nevertheless, he still gets to play with his stuffed
animals at night when we are there to rescue them. The most important
time period is when he splits the seams on stuffed animals; it is
nice to be able to empty the stuffing for him before it is shaken
about the house. Still, no shoes or valuable items lost.
He definitely has fetch and retrieve down, although it is still
not clear if he really likes it. He is a beautiful swimmer, but
still prefers to wade. He has hiked 3 fourteeners, been on two back
packing trips and a bachelor party in the woods, and hiked hundreds
of miles off leash without incident. Torrey (his older dog sister)
has taught him how to chase rabbits, but he generally ceases pursuit
when called.
Anthony (now Bodhi
- placed March 2001):
Anthony was a five month old male whose owners got two Weim puppies
after having to put their dog to sleep. After a couple of
months with little sleep, the owners decided that one was much better
than two and turned Anthony over to WCA Rescue. Anthony spent
about a month in foster care learning what to do from his two year
old foster sister. There was a huge amount of interest in
Anthony, as puppies in rescue are rare. Anthony was finally
placed in a home with over an acre to run on, a big brother rescue
Weim who grew to love him, and a family who plans on taking him
on many 14'ers!
Anthony (Bodhi) - then
Bodhi - 07/2001 (amazing what they'll do for a stick!)
Bodhi - 01/2002 (search and rescue in the snow for the dummy)
Bodhi - 2004 (Bohdi with his new adopted sister Sage)
Danny (placed September
2000):
Danny was a two year old gray female found near Fort Lupton eating
out of a garbage can outside a diner. A kind man took her
home and began feeding and caring for her. After about a week,
it became apparent that he couldn't keep her. Danny had a
habit of climbing his 6-foot fence and eating chickens out of the
neighbors yard. He contacted the MHWC and Danny was placed
in a foster home. In addition to chickens, it seemed that
Danny had an overwhelming interest in cats, too (the foster home
cats weren't at all pleased with Danny's enthusiasm). After
three months of interested people not being very interested, Danny
found her permanent home. It is the perfect home for her.
A single owner who loves all her silly ways, her stubbornness, and
her never ending supply of love.
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