Update on Molly

Molly is doing wonderfully and is not favoring either leg anymore. She hops and jumps and rolls around on her back in the grass like a frisky puppy when she goes outside-she is a new little woman!

I know it's ridiculous, but we got her a doggie stroller with a mesh screen so she can go to craft fairs and other outdoor functions where she can see the people she loves but be safe in case another dog arrives on the scene-will let you know how that works. My husband can't believe I got it but he pampers her just as much as I do, so he's full of it. It's hard to say who loves her the most-she is just the perfect angel. The kids are still great with her and take her on lots of walks without complaint. I think it was good to wait until they were a little older to get her. We all like cuddling with her on the couch.

Still no accidents; she still doesn't like to go out in the rain, but thunderstorms don't really bother her anymore. She stays up with me at night while I putter around the house and knows when it's time for bed-she trots in front of me and stands at the bed to wait for me to put her up. Then she curls up at the foot and sleeps through the night with us. On weekends if I sleep in, she will, too!

Thanks again for everything-it's great to know we made the best decision for her health -she's all set for a nice long life, knock on wood!

Love,
Sarah

Note:  The sketch of Molly was drawn by the Bromley family.  They also made up goodie bags for the NEBTR members who helped with her transport, along with a lovely note.  What a great family for Molly!  We are as pleased and proud as we can be, especially her former foster mom Jodi Groff!

Molly Has Knee Surgery

Nina, now known as Molly, is the 10 pound girl that was pulled from a puppy mill in Lancaster County, PA in April 2011. She was 6 years old and kept outside in a rabbit hutch all year round.  After being lovingly fostered by Jodi Groff, she found her forever home with the Bromley family.

When she was adopted, Molly showed some signs of a double luxating patella, but NEBTR didn't want to keep possible surgery from finding her a forever home.  So the Bromleys were told that should her condition worsen, NEBTR would have the treating vet who Jodi used for her care perform the surgery at NEBTR expense.

It was determined this month that Molly indeed needed double luxating patella surgery.  So the NEBTR community all pitched in to help.  Brad Estabrook and Liz O'Connell met the Bromleys and transported her from Connecticut to New Jersey, where Lowell and Ellen Thelin picked up the next leg of the relay.  They met Jodi Groff in Pennsylvania.

After the surgery, everyone me at Kamp Kanine to wish Molly a happy recovery and return to the Bromleys.  Pictured above are Jodi Groff, holding Molly, and the Bromley family. Jodi noted,   "I've had a lot of fosters but she is one of the ones that still tugs at my heart. The thought of such a social dog being held alone in a rabbit hutch then literally saved from being shot still haunts me. I couldn't have asked for a better family for her."

 It definitely takes a village!

Nina Goes to Her Forever Home

Saturday Nina was adopted by the Bromley Family. Nina was the 10 pound girl that was pulled from a puppy mill in Lancaster County, PA in April. She was 6 years old and kept outside in a rabbit hutch all year round. They are a wonderful family and we all liked them very much. This is the happy ending that Nina so deserves.

Nina

Looks like Nina is learning how wonderful life can be! She found her new favorite spot, napping on a beach chair. This is the little girl that was pulled after spending 6 years as a breeder in an outdoor rabbit hutch. She is ready for adoption and looking for her very own home.