IT'S A GIRL!

Meet Beasley Camille.  She was rescued from a Lebanon, TN hoarding situation on July 3^rd along with over 100 other dogs in what they dubbed Operation Freedom.  They had no access to food, water or shelter and were in deplorable conditions.  It was way over 100 degrees. Some were blind, had broken legs, just a heartbreaking situation.

First they took them to the fairgrounds and then after about a week, baths and a lot of medical care, they went to rescue groups all over the country.  Beasley has been with a foster mom and that was the first human contact she had ever had.  They didn’t think she would let me touch her today, the main goal was introducing her to her new pack and making sure they all got along.  I knew she’d come around eventually and trust me.  But I am petting her and she’s following me around a little.

She’s hiding under the desk right now and I know it’s going to be a long process but it’s something I’ve done before and have the patience for. She finally went to sleep so I think she’s feeling more comfortable. They thought she would come out of her shell quicker with other dogs because that’s what she’s used to being around.

She didn’t go potty for 3 days after they rescued her (no food) and then threw-up for a few days after that. They had to extract 7 of her teeth and she’s had multiple litters of puppies, none of which survived. 

First we walked her with Mac and Melinda. Brought them home and walked her with Jazz and Stinky.  Then walked her with Arthur.  We put her and Arthur in the back yard when we got home and let Jazz out. Then we let Mac and Melinda in the yard and then Stinky. After a few minutes, they just ignored her.  So we brought them all in the house together.

It took a few minutes and Stinky and Arthur tried to do the naughty with her even though they don’t have the equipment.  She actually growled at Stinky once, the first noise she’s made since they rescued her.  When they all started barking, the look on her face was priceless.  But she didn’t make a peep. 

I walked her all around the house on a leash so she could smell everything and she thoroughly checked it all out except the kitty room. It helped having her foster mom and two adoption coordinators come to help maneuver the meet and greets.  Or maybe I should say smells and tails. 

Updates coming soon.

Here’s the youtube video and I think it’s Beasley in one of the first crates at about 1:24 minutes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQr0W3_wXpw  (I think Beasley is in one of the first crates - around 1:24)

Here’s a link to the rescue from Animal Rescue Corps. They really are ARC Angels.

http://animalrescuecorps.org/2012/07/animal-rescue-corps-and-wilson-county-animal-control-rescue-more-than-100-dogs-from-a-hoarding-situation/

                                               Welcome to your new family Beasley!