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17 Puppies Abandoned on Roadside Up for Adoption

May 15, 2013 by 4 Comments

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Attention all dog lovers in the Chicagoland/Indiana region!

We heard this story on the news and wanted to pass the information along. It breaks our hearts that someone would dump so many sweet puppies and just take off, but we know they’ll all go to wonderful homes. Yours, perhaps?

From today’s Chicago Tribune:

Seventeen mixed Lab puppies were found dumped along a road near the Indiana Dunes, but authorities say they are all healthy and plan to hold adoptions as early as this weekend.

“They’re great little puppies,” said Ashley Hill, dog coordinator for Lakeshore PAWS, a shelter in Valparaiso, Ind., that is taking care of the dogs. “They’re hilarious.”

Karen Read told the Northwest Indiana Times that she was driving Friday night along State Park Road, just east of Indiana Highway 49 in Porter County, when she spotted the pups. “I saw a mother dog and countless puppies,” she said.

Authorities said they are looking for the driver of a gold SUV that was seen speeding off as Read approached. Porter County police said Tuesday that they have not been able to find the driver.

Hill said the puppies appear to be from two, maybe three litters. They range in age from 6 to 12 weeks old.

The shelter hopes to put the puppies up for adoption as soon as Saturday. Anyone interested must submit a survey available on the shelter’s website. The puppies can be viewed from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday at Coco’s Canine Cabana, 405 Elm St., Valparaiso.

“We’re hoping to have everyone come by Saturday and pick a puppy,” Hill said.

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Rescue Mike – MEET TRUMAN

November 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Truman can be transported almost anywhere for a great home.

 TRUMAN is beyond adorable.   He was rescued from the Shelter 6 weeks ago when I saw him in the medical ward.   I asked what was wrong with him and was told he had some sort of injury and was limping.   They told me that they suspected nerve damage and if he did not improve, they were going to euthanize him.   I was very suspicious of their diagnosis and immediately pulled him from shelter and took him to my vet.  Sure enough, it turned out he has NOTHING wrong with him.  No nerve damage.  No limp.  I still wonder if that was just an excuse to kill him :-(

I am so grateful that i saw him that day and saved him. But now, after weeks and weeks in boarding, he needs to be rescued again by a loving family to adopt him and spoil him rotten!!

Truman is INCREDIBLY AFFECTIONATE with all people!!  He prefers human contact and loves to cuddle and be rubbed!  He is also a licker!!   He is very athletic and loves to play and run!!

Truman can walk on a leash just fine and be walked with and near other dogs.   That being said, he most likely needs to be in a single dog family and is not the type of dog that does well in a dog park with the stimulation that goes with that.

If you have no pets but you want the most loving dog ever to join your family…TRUMAN is worth meeting!

To meet Truman,

CONTACT RESCUE MIKE at lamikerescue@aol.com.

Your best friend is waiting!

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Rescue Mike Says, Meet “Tundra” the Supermodel!

October 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment

“Tundra” The Supermodel can be transported

almost anywhere for a great home!

2 years old/female.  Pit Bull Terrier mix

Spayed, up to date shots, microchipped!


 ”TUNDRA” THE SUPERMODEL…was rescued from East Valley Shelter two months ago.  She was a favorite of staffers and when I rescued her and we were leaving the building, the staff cheered!

Tundra is beautiful inside and out.  She is a “wow” dog…the kind that stops traffic when she walks down the street.   People always walk up and comment on her beautiful features and coloring!   She is also very petite for a pittie girl and she is fully grown. The perfect size!

Tundra is wonderful with all people, including children.   She was likely abused in the past and it warms your heart to see her happiness evolve and grow as she receives love and affection.  She is so grateful!!

While Tundra is not aggressive with dogs, she does become fearful of other dogs that get in her face and her space.  Therefore, she would do best in a single dog home OR with another dog that is older and mellow.   Definitely prefers people over dogs.

Tundra has been in boarding for two months waiting patiently for the right family to adopt her as we head into the holidays…So if you want a stunning petite pittie girl, that just needs to be smothered with love and spoiled…Tundra the Supermodel is worth meeting!

To Meet “Tundra” The Supermodel, 

CONTACT RESCUE MIKE at lamikerescue@aol.com.  

Your best friend is waiting!

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