Stillwater and I meet for the first time. Donations for this rescue are greatly appreciated as it continues to be costly. A total of 59 dogs have come out and the majority of them will need to be spayed and neutered. We provide assistance to those fostering as well so the money donated is certainly well spent.               July 25, 2010   Stillwater was the first dog off the railtruck and when I opened her crate door she simply walked out and placed her head gently on my knee. It was as if she was exhausted from waiting a lifetime for this moment. She was so peaceful and calm that I named her Stillwater. It was pouring rain and we were standing in mud but none of that mattered because we had finally met. I never wanted to say goodbye to that girl but with so many dogs in need we couldn't even begin to think of keeping any for ourselves. More would come and we needed space and time for them all. We took Stillwater to the Clarington Shelter in Bowmanville and she was there for a few weeks. I kept checking on her and when I heard she was depressed I asked if I could have her back. Stillwater returned two weeks ago and the circle was completed. At first glance there seemed to be much more of her than when we had first met. At second glance it was clear she was pregnant. She had known better than I all along (as is so often the case with dogs) and had found her way back to me. I truly believe she wanted to have her pups with us. A greater compliment cannot be paid. Stillwater delivered six pups last night and we are joyful that these new lives will contribute to making the world a better place.   We have many pups with us now and more coming and although there are days when it seems to be raining dogs life is wonderful because of them all.      We have three adults from "Mile 27" in foster care now and we are expecting three more. They will be posted on our petfinder page (accessible through this page) over the next while. They are are sweet and gentle dogs and I continue to be in awe. They have come from horror and yet their spirits remain gracious and hopeful. We owe them a great deal and anyone fortunate enough to adopt one will know grace for the rest of their days.   Please read the entire story of the "Mile 27" rescue on our journal page.   The Ontario Northland Railway has been amazing in their support and participation in these rescues. Much would not have been possible without them. I encourage everyone reading this to suggest to others that they travel with Ontario Northland Railways this summer. It is a wonderful way to give back and support the dogs from mile 27.                         I have removed the story of Lady Rose, our"wildish" dog from the journal page for now. I wanted to share pictures from our rescue effort up north. Lady Rose will return though for those of you who are not familiar with her long journey to our couch.

Stillwater and six pups Warning email from a friend who adopted two of their dogs from Moosonee Puppy Rescue: We had a very close call with Post today and I feel that I need to get some important information out to dog owners regarding a serious flaw in power windows. She was with us today in the Yukon and as usual, was happily looking out the window as we were driving. We are always careful to lower her window to a safe level and then immediately put on the window locks so that she cannot accidentally push the button and get her head or neck stuck. As Post was looking out the window, my husband was adjusting my window on the passenger side. As this was happening, Post stepped on her window control and the window began to close with her head still outside. Thank God that the girls were in the backseat and immediately noticed this, as I would hate to imagine what would have happened to her in the time it would have taken one of us to reach her. We discovered a very dangerous thing - even with the window controls in the LOCK position, as soon as the driver adjusts ANY window in the vehicle, all windows are operational regardless of the lock. This is the case with the Yukon, but we are not sure what will happen in other vehicles. Safety switches that immediately lower power windows when an obstruction is detected are available on some vehicles, but most -including brand new vehicles -don't have them. It would cost manufactures of all vehicles a mere $7 per window to install this important feature on all cars but many choose not to. Newer vehicles may have a different switch that requires the operator to "lift" the control instead of "pushing down on it, making them slightly safer. There have been many accidents and a few children have died as a result of power windows. Attached below is a link to CBC's show MarketPlace that did an expose on this problem. I remember seeing this and have always been so careful when the dogs are in the Yukon. Even though my husband is a mechanic and aware of the safety issues surrounding power windows, he had no idea that the LOCK feature does not work when the driver is adjusting any other window in the vehicle. Truly a scary moment. Post was treated to a special dinner earlier, she doesn't understand why we have been fussing so much over her, but she did enjoy the steak she had for dinner.... CBC's show MarketPlace -episode on the dangers of powerwindows: http://www.cbc.ca/marketplace/2007/03/power_windows.html     We keep our Petfinder List up to date so if you are interested in viewing our available pups please click on the underlined text below.  Click to see our pets! We thank you for your interest in our dogs and think you should know that Northern pups have great dispositions and even temperaments - more so than most dogs it seems.  After all they have been through in the communities they come from what could really throw them off or upset them once they are in rescue care? They are grateful,  forgiving and somehow still hopeful.  Only the strong survive where they come from so they are  healthy and strong apart from the usual parasites all puppies are inflicted with. We treat them when they come into our care and if we have any concerns they are vet checked. All dogs are vaccinated. We are most fortunate to work with wonderful veterinarians who understand rescue work and are willing to share their knowledge with us. They are Peter Jones and Ian White of the Port Carling and Parry Sound Veterinary Clinics. Adopt a Companion do not buy one. Each year thousands of companion animals are destroyed through euthanasia due to acts of careless disregard. Too often dogs are purchased on a whim from pet stores or from backyard breeders who advertise in local newspapers. Every dog in a pet store is from a Puppy Mill or Back Yard Breeder as no reputable breeder would sell to them. Do not believe anything else about purchasing a dog this way. In Puppy Mills the females are bred continuously without any concern given to health, behaviour or psychological well-being. Dogs live in cramped, squalid conditions and without hope of ever becoming part of a family. Puppies are born with health problems such as blindess, ear infections, over-bites, deafness etc. Behavioural problems created during the first twelve weeks of life are staggering and often the pups never recover from them no matter how much love they may be shown later in life by unsuspecting buyers. If there is no demand then there is no need for supply What Does it Mean to Rescue? When you adopt a dog you save a life. These dogs are not bred to be sold, they are not found in pet stores and they certainly cannot be identified in dog breed books. They are not registered anywhere but in the hearts and minds of those who save them. Rescue dogs often roam the streets searching for what they need; shelter, safety, nourishment and kindness. They look for what life has not yet offered them. They can be abused or neglected by careless and ignorant people who claim ownership over them. Sometimes they have merely served their purpose and ended up abandoned. Even as newborn puppies they can be threatened with drowning, beating, cruelty, exposure or starvation. In far too many northern communities they can bear witness to the killing of their mother and siblings. A rescue dog typically has not been valued, respected or cared for. They can be easily forgotten.