THIS IS WHAT THEY DON’T WANT YOU TO KNOW

Let me educate you so you can spot these con artists!

Trust me when I tell you, they are hard to spot and they are also very local. They make on average over $200,000.00 a year on profit breeding and other than the basic needs being met like food and shelter $0.00 is going towards those animals! This I can promise you, I have seen them with my own two eyes! They spend a lot of money on smoke and mirrors to deceive the general public and are very successful at it if you don’t know what questions to ask or things to look for! I am not attacking any of the breeders who are following the guidelines and truly have the dog’s best interest and welfare in mind and who stand behind their dogs! I am actually in your corner and in a roundabout way we are on the same side! I am simply trying to stop the need to buy puppies from the “bad guys” if the need to purchase from them goes away, then the need to breed them goes away too! If we stop the puppy for profit demand then the health and welfare of these animals improves! It has too! It’s that simple! It’s the supply and demand logic! Every time you adopt from a rescue, shelter, foster home you shut down the demand ONE DOG AT A TIME! That’s all we are trying to do with the rrruffstart program!

We want to educate the public on all aspects of rescuing these dogs and help in every way possible so that the dog you rescue NEVER returns to the system! We cannot do this on our own; this is where you come in! We need donations!! We need money, product, services, people, time; we need help in any and all ways! I am currently working with a few companies locally who are willing to donate services such as: local vets who will sign the rrruffstart pledge to offer veterinary care at a discounted rate for the dogs in the program to help offset the costs of keeping these dogs. I have a company that will offer dog walking services and babysitting

(Fur balls Choice) at a discount to again help offset your costs. I recently became a dog food distributor so I can help you feed these dogs a very healthy diet without having to remortgage your houses! I can sell it to you at COST! I personally will be offering support by email and phone for free! to help answer any questions or concerns you may have that are non-emergencies and to keep you off public animal sites like the ones on Facebook Belleville area and pets, I also will be offering my training and boarding services at a discounted price to again offset the costs of these guys and giving the new owners ZERO reason to give up!

Rrruffstart is still in the very beginning stages of the program, we have done lots in the past year and we still have a lot to do before it is fully up and running where I can call it 100% successful. The more help and donations we receive the faster it will be up and running! The animals are in crisis and we humans put them there so now it’s up to us humans to do all we can! I am doing all I can to play my part in rehabilitating and re-homing some great animals are you willing to do your part? I personally will be letting people know who helped make this happen so they realize it does take a village to raise a dog! I will continue to fight and ask for donations, I will publicly share who has helped make this happen, I won’t stop until I know we have made a positive change.

Success and a thank you

Hi Grace

I wanted to say a huge thank you from Jack and us. We got Jack Thanksgiving weekend from the humane society. We knew he had great potential, he has an amazing personality and is very loving, but we had some problems, he thought he ruled the house. He would break out of his kennel when we left the house and we swear would invite all the neighborhood dogs over and have the biggest house party and destroy the house. We were at our limits not sure what to do, this was our last resort, when I found Grace’s website. We spoke on the phone and then meet, we spoke about what was happening, how he was breaking out, destroying the house, barking at us, jumping all over the furniture, jumping on us, mouthing our hands, we were told he was male dog aggressive, rushing the door. Really our dog needed some manners. It felt like a huge list. Grace was amazing suggesting a quick solution for a change in the type of kennel we used (best investment, that solved one problem right away) and that Jack would be a good candidate for training boot camp. So off he went for 10 days, Grace texted me with updates on how he was progressing, videos and pictures.

When we got him back he was a different dog. A well-mannered behaved dog. What felt like our giant list is now gone, he knows the rules and we know the rules. Jack still tries to push and see what he can get away with but we knew that would happen because that is how Jack is. But each day there are a few less corrections but a whole lot more smiles and lots of love. I can’t wait for the whole family to come this Christmas and met Jack and see how well-behaved he is but also how it has rubbed off on our other dog Lexi.

I really can’t say enough about how amazing Grace is. Thank you Grace for everything!

Beth, Greg, Jack and Lexi

Seriously this needs to STOP!!

PEOPLE PLEASE STOP!!!!

I sit here this evening I am beyond pissed off and furious, I read all the local area web pages that offer the buy and sell of animals. As I read them I am continuously amazed at the ignorance of the common person, since when are living breathing creatures disposable? Why is it at Christmas parents are so afraid to let their children down or disappoint them? Life is full of disappointment and it is more than okay to say NO! I was just on one of these websites and read that a lady just purchased a bird for her child for Christmas and admits that she has never owned a bird nor does she know the first thing about them. How do you buy any animal that you know nothing about? Why not do your due diligence before you buy and possibly get in over your head and then have to surrender the animal, also why ask a public forum for advice? Hundreds of people on these public forums have opinions, well opinions are like ass holes, everyone has one! The problem is you’re getting advice most of the time from people who have no idea themselves! I see people posting pictures of animal wounds asking what is wrong?

People asking for training hints, again from non professionals, people giving up their animals due to age, illness, money and hundreds of other excuses. If your  animals are ill, injured, or any reason that causes you concern….. GO SEE A VET! If you cannot afford the vet then you may not be able to afford your pet, pets cost money and basic health care should not be where you guys are cheeping out! If your child broke their  arm or required stitches you would not be asking a public forum, you would be sitting at the doctors or an emergency room! This would be just as ridiculous as you asking about your animal from non experts.

People like myself, vets, vet techs and many others have spent many years of schooling to perfect our craft, if you want expert advice, than you need to pay expert prices. The health and safety of these animals should not be a choice, you brought these animals into your lives and now you must take care of ALL their needs and requirements especially health and welfare! If you cannot afford to see a vet, than don’t own an animal, if you cannot afford to feed your family, then you should not own an animal. I see on a daily basis people giving away their pets for ridiculous reason, reasons that make me sick! You guys are getting in way over your heads and asking a public forum for medical or behaviour advice  is just bad news, it’s just a matter of time before someone gets hurt. If you are not a rescue, stop calling yourself one, just because you took in an animal does not make you a hero especially when you end up getting rid of it because you didn’t know enough of what you were doing to really help that animal, in fact most times you just make it harder on the animal. If you are not a vet, stop giving advice, not a trainer, stop giving advice. If you really want to help these animals and make a difference than know who the professionals are in your area and direct people to the right professionals. One day your going to give some bad medical or training advice to someone on these public forums and its going to bite you in the ass. If you give what you think is good advice and God forbid an animal dies you better be prepared to pay the price when that person comes back looking for justice!

I am someone who makes a living helping the animals, when you ask for help in surrendering an animal I don’t judge or criticize, that helps no one! I do how ever get annoyed when people get animals and the first sign of frustration or lack of knowledge simply give them up, if you make a commitment then you need to fulfill that commitment and if for some reason you cannot, then do what is right for the animals! Dont just sell them to the first person who comes along with money, if your dog is aggressive, be honest! Lets not put that dog or someones children at risk! Do not buy animals as Christmas gifts on a whim because you want your kids to have a perfect Christmas, better you say NO now rather than bring this animal in to simply dispose of later when you realize you can’t afford it or you don’t have time in your busy schedule to give it what it needs! Animals are a big financial expense and that needs to be considered before buying. Our shelters are over flowing with unwanted animals from people who got in over their heads, or who made a poor choice before buying. We have no more room in our shelters, animals are being put down simply for lack of room. Every time you get an animal and don’t take care of it, it gets left to those of us who do it for a living to fulfil a commitment you made, we pay for food, vets, housing, transportation etc. We don’t get funding, we pay for it out of our own pockets, most times to never recoup the costs of the animals you discard. Please think before you get your next pet!

Kind words

As many of you know we very often rescue dogs and help them find forever homes and sometimes we work with families helping them re-home their dogs. We never criticize or pass judgement as to why people can no longer keep their animals we simply do what we can to help all involved. I am happy to say we do a pretty good job in helping the dogs and families in need. I recently got to help a great family re-home a rotti mix that they rescued and I am happy to say we found Abbie ( rotti mix) a great home on a farm where she can run with the sheep and goats. This is a thank you letter from that family that I wanted to share!

Hi Grace…this is Shannon.    I have super, fantastic, awesome news!!!!   Abbie is going to be given the chance to live on the goat/sheep farm:). I am soo happy and excited that I have tears of joy falling down my cheeks:). She was minutes from going to the humane society when things came together.  I just really want to thank you for being kind, encouraging and taking the time to help us when you really didn’t have to.  I truly appreciate the time you took and the words you gave me to get through this.  You are above and beyond awesome and I am grateful that we had the chance to meet and give this beautiful girl a second chance.  I really believe in her:). I hope you have a speedy foot recovery and a Merry Christmas!  Thanks again:)

Pet Safety Tips for the Holidays

O Christmas Tree, Don’t Hurt My Pet

 

 

Keeping your furry family members safe during the holidays can be a difficult task. There are the ornaments, plants, presents, lights — oh, and who could forget the Christmas tree (if do you decide to put one up this year)? Let’s take a look at some simple steps that will allow your pets to join in the holiday fun this year, while avoiding any trips to the animal emergency room.

 

Christmas Tree Tips:

 

1. Place your Christmas tree in a corner, blocked off from your pet’s wanting eyes. If this doesn’t keep your dog or cat from attempting to jump onto the tree, you can place aluminum foil, a plastic drink bottle filled with knick knacks, or anything else that creates noise on the tree’s bottom limbs to warn you of an impending tree disaster.

 

2. Tinsel can add a nice sparkling touch to the tree, but make sure you hang it up out of your pet’s reach. Ingesting the tinsel can potentially block their intestines, which is generally only remedied through surgical means.

 

3. Do not put lights on the tree’s lower branches. Not only can your pet get tangled up in the lights, they are a burning hazard. Additionally, your dog or cat may inadvertently get shocked by biting through the wire.

 

4. Ornaments need to be kept out of reach, too. In addition to being a choking andintestinal blockage hazard, shards from broken ornaments may injure paws, mouths, or other parts of your pet’s body.

 

5. For those buying a live Christmas trees this year, keep the area free and clear of pine needles. While they may not seem dangerous, the needles can puncture your pet’s intestines if ingested.

 

Other Great Holiday Item Tips:

 

1. Did you know holly, mistletoe, and poinsettia plants are poisonous to dogs or cats? If you normally use these plants to decorate your home, they should be kept in an area your pet cannot reach.

 

2. Edible tree decorations — whether they be ornaments, or cranberry or popcorn strings — are like time bombs waiting to happen. These goodies are just too enticing and your pet will surely tug at them, knocking down your wonderfully decorated spruce.

 

3. Burning candles should be placed on high shelves or mantels, out of your pet’s way — there’s no telling where a wagging tail may end up. Homes with fireplaces should use screens to avoid accidental burns.

 

4. To prevent any accidental electrocutions, any exposed indoor or outdoor wires should be taped to the wall or the sides of the house.

 

5. When gift wrapping, be sure to keep your pet away. Wrapping paper, string, plastic, or cloth could cause intestinal blockages. Scissors are another hazard, and they should be kept off floors or low tables.

 

We at petMD don’t want to ruin all your holiday decorating fun. By all means, go crazy sprucing up your home and wrapping presents. But make sure you do in a way that is safe for your pet(s) this holiday season.

Merry Christmas and Happy Hollidays

rrruffhouse

I would like to take a minute to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and happy holidays, I can’t express how thankful I am to all my friends and family and clients for all who have been in my life and who have come into my life in 2014! Rrruffhouse has had an outstanding year and I have all of you to thank for that, I have plenty of support and have made many, many new dog friends and their owners as well! I am truly blessed to have had the experience this year that I have had, you guys constantly remind me why I love my job so much! Looking forward to 2015 and meeting even more new puppies and their owners, again a huge thank you to all who have supported me in all my crazy adventures in the past and all the new ones yet to come!…

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Meet Jack

This is Jack, our newest edition to boot camp. Jack is a rescue who is a very kind and loving dog but very misguided and bad mannered. Jack likes to bully little dogs, jump in people and things like couched and counters, he is a puller on walks and doesn’t respect personal space. Jack will be with us for his 10 boot camp training where I have no doubt he will be successful. Jack is a sweet boy and will be amazing when we are done, which will ensure he wont be given up on again!

Thank you letter from Zeus’s owner

This is a thank you letter I received from Hannah, Zeus’s owner that I wanted to share with you.

This is Zeus’s Bootcamp write up;

Zeus is a playful, carefree and loving dog. While those are great traits for your family pet to have, my wife and I quickly learned to read between the lines.
Being playful, he could get over excited, not knowing when he crossed the line. His carefree attitude reflected on his ability to follow the house rules. Also, he loved attention to the point of not understanding personal space and boundaries.

We thought we were doing a good job of trying to set rules and behavioural expectations for Zeus. It wasn’t until he spent a weekend at the Rrruff House that we realized how much potential Zeus had to be the “good” dog that we wanted.

It was a no brainer to have Zeus spend ten days boot camping with Grace. Not only did she teach Zeus what acceptable behaviour and respect was, Grace gave us the tools and support to continue to provide the consistency that Zeus needs.

We would recommend Grace’s Bootcamp to anyone who is looking to better their dog’s behaviour and is willing to put in the effort that it requires when they return home.

Grace laid the foundation for us with Zeus before handing over the reigns.
As long as your willing to put in the effort, boot camp will be the best thing you can do for both you and your dog.

MEET ZEUS…. IN FOR BOOTCAMP

Zeus  is a 8 month old Sheppard cross who is a very energetic young pup,

Zeus has just recently gone through our boot camp training where he was highly successful, when he arrived he was a very ill-mannered young pup with lots of little bad behaviours such as; nipping, jumping, paper shredding, not coming when called, attention seeking, impatient, jumping on furniture and not giving back an object from his mouth just to name a few, We got him started on a gentle leader to master the walk first, this was very important in building a bond with him and our staff, once that was accomplished we could move forward. It has been a long journey, but was well worth the effort. Zeus is now a very calm, respectful and kind young man who is now a joy to be around. I am proud to say Zeus has passed boot camp with flying colors! Way to go Zeus!!

Paws 4 seniors!

Hello everyone, it is that time of year again where everyone is in the giving spirit, whether you give to animal or human causes. Well here is your chance to give to both at the same time. In the new year I am starting up a new program for senior citizens and senior animals called Paws 4 seniors. On an average year all across Canada over 7 million dogs are up for adoption, about half of those are senior dogs who have given their families love and devotion for many years to find themselves given away or surrendered into the humane societies, is this really how we want to pay them back for years of unconditional love and devotion? Is this really where you want them to spend their golden years? Is this really where you want them to DIE? Here are some cold hard facts for you to think about, when an older dog is given away and given up on you have just given them a death sentence, most of the senior dogs NEVER get adopted, if its blind, deaf, or god for bid have health problems due to age, or even as simple as just being black, it’s called the black dog syndrome! It is FACT that these dogs stand a less than 2% chance of being adopted. Your senior dog would never have given up on you because of age or health issues, so why are we quitting on them? 

I volunteer many hours a month in senior citizens homes and hospice to sadly  find the same tragedy over and over, people are left there to spend their last days lonely and waiting to die, no one is visiting them, their spouses have passed away, and they are forgotten, and these are human beings! Shame on us!  When I go to these places to cut their hair, visit, or simply to sit by their beds and read to them while unconscious I always bring my dog Mylo. Mylo is a five-year old boxer who loves everyone, he loves visiting all the forgotten souls whose faces light up when we walk down the halls and they get a glimpse of Mylo as we pass by doorways. We make our rounds and stop off in each room for a quick visit, Mylo goes and says his hello’s and they pet him and usually tell me stories of their dogs whom they seem to miss as much as their spouses, which got me to thinking! What if I could put the two seniors together? What if I could cure the loneliness for both parties so no one has to die alone and forgotten?

Well that’s what I am doing! As of January 2015 I will be finding and rescuing senior dogs from shelters, foster homes and anywhere else I can find them and I will be pairing them up with a senior who is looking for companionship and someone to love and break up the loneliness of getting old. The Paws 4 seniors program will be a FREE adoption! We will also help out with a taxi service to ensure that they get to the vets when needed and also will help out with finances and food when possible! This is a win, win program, the elderly will no longer have to be alone and the senior dogs will no longer have to die simply due to age!

So this is where you can come in! We are looking for donations for this program and here is what your donations will be put towards, adoption fees from shelters, food for the senior dogs, vet check ups, and taxi services and any other expenses that may arise for the new owners. Most senior citizens are on a pension and can barely take care of them selves but that doesn’t mean that they can’t provide a safe, warm, loving and happy home for our senior dogs looking to spend their golden years with someone to love, instead of dying alone in shelters. We owe them that at the very least for their years of companionship they showed to their families. If you  look at the top right had corner of this website you will see a donation button that is a direct link to pay pal and this website, simply push the button and follow the directions it’s as easy as 1,2,3! if you cannot donate financially you can donate in many other ways, provide a taxi service, donate food,donate your time by picking up a dog waiting for adoption and take it for a visit to senior homes and hospice, help us find senior dogs looking for a second chance. The possibilities are endless!!

Please help me end the senseless euthanization of senior dogs! Help me bring hope to the hopeless, help me, help others! Over 7 million dogs are in shelters and half of them due to age have been given a death sentence! Please help stop the tragedy of simply getting old! What would you think if this was how we treated humans? Our mothers, fathers, grandparents and siblings! We should be ashamed! Age is not a reason to be given up on! Age should be celebrated and respected, so please help where you can so NO-ONE has to die alone!