I'm Here!

What a busy day! I came into IBR today. The foster care coordinator met me at the pick up point. I was very afraid and very timid.

She said, "Nutmeg, we'll get you through this. I'm going to slip this leash on you and talk to your transporter and get your paperwork. I'm going to hold the other end of the leash, but you come out when you want to." I figured she was talking to me, so I must be Nutmeg.

It took me a about a minute and while she was getting my paper work I hopped out of the crate.

I walked to her care, very timid though. I hopped in the crate. She gently touched my back and that scared me. Before she shut the door she made sure I had the blanket how I wanted it and then we were on our way.

She took me to the dr. office. Now let me tell you a thing or two about that. I'm not sure what the deal was, but she said I did get a little snarky while I was in the reception area.

Well, about that, I guess being in heat will do that to a girl. I got some unwanted attention from a few dogs. How rude! I didn't walk up and sniff them. I did like the little puppy I saw though, I pulled to go by her and started to lick her head.

In the exam room, before the dr. came in. I started to relax, foster care coordinator was still with me. She started talking to me. I liked that. I wagged my tail, gave her kisses, put my paws in her lap, and nudged her when she stopped petting me.

Then the dr came into the exam room. Here is the other part. Why do dr. have to look at my teeth? I don't look at their teeth. That was the only part I didn't care for. I was told everything looked at felt good. The dr. asked a few questions about me.

Then I heard, "OK Nutmeg (there is that name again, it must really belong to me then). I'm (Dr.) Antonio, lets go in the back. We'll give you a bath and take good care of you."

Before I left with him I had to make a few promises to the Foster Care Coordinator. I had to promise to eat all my kibble, not be so snarky, and be a good girl for my bath.

I think I can handle all that!

Check back soon for pictures and more info.

Pointer Kisses,

Nutmeg

It's Christmas In July

I'm Nutmeg! I'm a sweet very cute Liver and White English Pointer. I am at the shelter in Handcock Co, IL.

IL Bird Dog Rescue has pulled many nice dogs from this shelter and gone on to place them in wonderful loving homes.

Anissa, the shelter worker here, came into work one day and I was looking back at her from the catch pen! Someone dropped me off, no note, no dog food, no reason why.

She sent out an urgent plea for someone to rescue me. The foster care coordinator at IBR got the email. I must have really caught her eye and another IBR volunteer too, because he has offered a donation towards my boarding.

I'm very excited to start my new life.

Anissa has told the rescue I'm a very friendly girl and will make a wonderful pet for someone.This is just so exciting! My Pointer tail has not stopped wagging! So I am coming into the rescue, but all foster homes are full so I'll have to wait until one opens.

If you would like to foster me fill out the Foster Application and the coordinator will call you and explain our fostering program and protocol.

Before I'm adopted I'll be fully vetted, that includes microchip, spay, de-worming, heartworm test, treated if positive, tested and treated if positive for tick born illness,and rabies. *

Please check back soon. I'm sure once I meet IBR volunteers they will know more about me and take more pictures.

If you want to foster or adopt me I promise to be a good girl. I will require a fenced in yard, either traditional or e-fence (this is non negotiable), quality food, and tons of love, kisses, and hugs!

I'm told you don't have to live in IL to foster or adopt me. IBR has something called a Transport Coordinator, she will set up a transport to move me. OK with me, as long as you give me a crate a a pillow.

Spicy kisses and Pointer Wags,

Nutmeg

*IBR does not turn away sick or injured dogs. Once in our program we treat heartworm positive dogs, dogs with tick born illness and those with special needs. Due to taking in sick and injured dogs we are greatly in need to donations, monetary and otherwise. Recently another rescue donated Heartguard to our rescue!

Dogs with Heartworm and Tick Born Illness, once treated, go on to live normal, long, happy, and healthy lives.

IBR is a 501 C 3 organization all donations are tax deductible.