My Brother Romeo!

If you are an Italian Greyhound Romeo is your brother too!

Romeo was recently found in a park in Orange County, mal-nourished with ulcerations on his eyes and nose. He was released to IGCA Rescue by O.C. Animal Services; he is in temporary foster care undergoing medical care and diagnostics for the ulcerations. Romeo has a grade three heart murmur, several abscessed teeth and two grade 2 skin cancer masses. He is undergoing a regimen of antibiotics and nutritional supplements to build him up his strength and immune system so that he can successfully handle the anesthetic for his pending surgeries. His prognosis is positive; his road to recovery long but at nine years old he has many happy years ahead of him. If you would like to help him on his path to recovery please send your tax deductible donation to IGCA Rescue, c/o R.E. Bailey 2268 Rutgers Drive, Costa Mesa, Ca 92626 or directly to Dr. Tom Austin, Newport Harbor Animal Hospital 125 Mesa Drive, Costa Mesa, Ca 92627

Basic Beef Biscuit

Basic Beef Biscuit For Dogs
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California K9 Kitchen

1 cup oatmeal (Regular- uncooked)
1/3 cup margarine- Ok to use canola oil
1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules (low sodium / no MSG or onion powder)
5 1/2 cups hot water
3/4 cup low fat powdered milk
3/4 cup cornmeal
3 cups whole wheat flour
1 whole egg -- beaten

Pour hot water over oatmeal, margarine / oil, and bouillon; let stand for 6 min. Stir in milk, cornmeal, and egg. Add flour, 1/2 c. at a time; mix well after each addition.

Knead 3 - 4 min., adding more flour it necessary to make a very STIFF dough. Roll dough to 1/2" thickness. Cut with cookie cutter. Bake at 325 degrees for 40 to 50 min. on greased baking pan or parchment paper lined pan. Allow to cool and dry out until hard. Store in container. You can freeze to extend life.

Cooking for your dog can be very rewarding. The recipes we offer are simple and easy to prepare. We suggest you take every precaution and cleanliness preparing food for your pet as you would for yourself. It is our recommendation that all ingredients you use should be all natural and certified organic. This is an opportunity for you to provide wholesome fresh treats for your pet free of the chemicals and preservatives found in many commercial treats.

Please remember that TREATS ARE TREATS!!! They are not intended to supplement or replace a meal. Your homemade or our All Natural California K9 Kitchen treats and kits are a great way of rewarding your pup for a job well done or to celebrate a special day.

Before you prepare this treat recipe and give it to your dog; we recommend you consult with your veterinarian or animal nutritionist to be sure the ingredients will be tolerated.

Fundraising For IGCA

My dad and this really nice lady that comes to the house all the time with different dogs had a booth this last weekend at the Irvine Animal Care Center http://www.cityofirvine.org/depts/cs/animalcare/default.asp For their "Super Adoption Event" Many animals got adopted and my dad and his friend raised some money for the Italian Greyhound Rescue. http://www.italiangreyhound.org/

Their friends at Animalia http://www.animaliapetspecialty.com/ And Dogma http://www.4dogma.com/ donated gifts that were raffled to raise money. The Italian Greyhounds in need Thank you!!!

O.C. Register did a nice video piece on the event too. http://www.ocregister.com/video/index.php?bcpid=1127694947&bclid=1389983266&bctid=25699710001

Here are a couple of photographs from their booth.

My Adoption Day

Today is my adoption day or "Gotcha Day" I first met my dad on April 12, 2000. Today celebrates us being together for 9 years. I know today happens to be Easter too. I don't think there is any connection between the two; but we are having a big family gathering today to celebrate Easter. I am sure we will celebrate my "Gotcha Day" too.

Valentino

Many of you know that my dad helps with animal shelters and rescue groups whenever he can. He talks to this lady that has a lot of Italian Greyhounds like me. Roxann and her husband Jim do so much to help little doggies that need a fresh start. Here is the story of Valentino. He just came into IG Rescue!!! Welcome Valentino! You are very lucky to have been found and touched by these two angels!


"My name is Valentino, at least that is what the angels call me; I don't remember what my name was in my previous life. I was neglected, abandoned and left to die. A good Samaritan found me and took me to a place full of sad lonely dogs; I was very very afraid but too tired and sick to much care. My leg is hurt and I haven't had food or water for a long time. I hear people talk about me like I am already dead. After awhile a lady with a different voice comes to talk to me; I think she is an angel coming to take me across the rainbow bridge. She picks me up and holds me gently but I am afraid because I don't know what is on the other side of the bridge. She puts me in a box but I can still see out; then she takes me and the box into another building; there is only one dog in this building and another angel. I am still afraid. Then I hear another voice; this must be the leader of the angels because he is much bigger than the other angels. He sits very close to the box and looks at me then starts talking to me in a soft, deep voice. I am still afraid but not so much. He asks me if he can take me out of the box but I don't know what to say so I just keep very still. He takes me out of the box and tells me I am safe and that he is going to take me with him. He puts me in a bigger box, then we leave the building. It seems like a long time to get across the bridge but finally we stop. He carries me in the box inside another building; I didn't see a bridge though. It is bright and warm in this building and the big angel starts telling me about something called Rescue and that there are lots of angels who work in this Rescue helping dogs like me. He tells me I am not going across the rainbow bridge but that he is going to take me to a doctor who will fix my hurt leg and give me medicine then I will get lots of food, water, a warm blanket and hugs. I am not afraid."

Welcome Valentino. . . You are in wonderful loving hands now!

A visit from Sadie

My dad and I are hosting Sadie The Sighthound the mascot for our friends at "We do it all ... 4 The Love Of Sighthounds" http://www.4theloveofsighthounds.com
She will be visiting us for the rest of the week and might be picked-up at our Italian Greyhound Rescue booth this weekend by another Southern California friend to show her the town before moving on to another state. Here is Sadie & I taking a nap together.

Life is looking pretty good!?

We, the economy might be a little difficult, but hopefully my improvement in health will continue. I am responding to the new and adjustments to the medications I am on. I hope this improvement can hold so my dad can save a little money and we don't have to make as many trips to the emergency room! I am also enjoying being pampered a little more too!

My Cousin Sadie!

This is my cousin Sadie. She needs good thoughts and prayers. A couple of weeks ago something happened to her leaving her somewhat paralyzed.

I hope she can make a full recovery soon!

Get well soon Sadie!!!

A guest!

My dad volunteers with the Italian Greyhound Rescue in California. This group makes sure little dogs like me find good homes and have a new chance to live their life to the fullest. Sometimes these volunteers have to transport animals from one location to another. Last weekend my dad picked up a little girl and she stayed with us for a couple of days until she could go to her new home. This is me and Tawny together. Dad told me that she has a very good home now! Too bad because my Grandpa really liked her. . . a lot!!!

Halloween Fun

My dad threw a party at our house yesterday with lots of dogs! It was a lot of fun and they even raised a lot of money to help other Italian Greyhounds that are not as lucky as we are to have good homes! Here are some photo's from the party!