The Press Release was about Cranberry and I had to share part of it – not just because living in England I grew up watching a particular English Bulldog called Henry play with my dog in Hyde Park but because it shows how a group of people can come together to help a dog.

On Dec. 5, 2010, a 15-week-old bully pup now known as Cranberry embarked on a journey most dogs will never experience. Cranberry suffered from a congenital defect, which has caused severe deformity to her front legs, requiring special orthopedic care. As a result, over the past few months, many have banded together—pilots, surgeons, specialists and other volunteers—to ensure that this puppy with special needs receives the surgery and aftercare she requires.

Cranberry’s zest for life in her pint-sized body has spurred thousands of people to support her on Facebook and has mobilized not only The Chicago English Bulldog Rescue’s network, but volunteers from other organizations that want to see her live a fun life. She truly has a cult-like fan following. 

Currently, Cranberry is getting therapy five days a week. She receives four sessions a day at home, which includes electro-stimulation therapy that requires her to be hooked up to electrodes that send a healing current through the damaged parts of her body. She then gets range of motion and stretching therapy.

Cranberry after her surgery

English Bulldogs are known for their loyalty and it is so good to see the people in Cranberry’s life are loyal in return.

By giving each Boston Terrier a PetHealthAlert.com Pet Medical Alert ID Tag it alerts immediately anyone finding one of their Bostons that there is a medical condition, for example the dog may be Deaf, have Allergies, Needs Medications and the list goes on. It is then very simple to find out more about the lost dog by using the Pet ID Number on the Tag to search the PetHealthAlert.com National Pet Registy for specific information.  What is most important is that the Pet ID Tag gives instant medical information about the Boston in case it is impossible to get the pet to a facility to scan for a micro-chip or get on a computer to  gain access to the PetHealthAlert.com National Pet Registry.

A good example is Ginger , a real cutie – She suffers from Seizures and is now the proud owner of a Seizures PetHealthAlert.com Tag. She looks quite comfy on her bed but if for some reason she was ever lost the Pet Tag would tell the person that found Ginger that she suffered from Seizures – something good to know until she was re-united with her owner.

Hopefully more Rescue Groups and Shelters will follow the MidAmerica Boston Terrier Rescue in thinking about their adopted pets after adoption.  You can see that this Rescue is run by volunteers with very big hearts and the love of Boston Terriers.

Moving Westward to Englewood, Colorado Kodi, Kirby and Keagan run the Harken household.  All adopted by Kati Harken , an Agent with Keller Williams,you just have to look at their adorable faces to see why they joined Kati’s family. Kodi (in the rear) was adopted from the Denver Dumb Friends League and now Kati is helping with their annual donation drive.  Founded in 1910 the Dumb Friends League is the largest animal welfare organization in the Rocky Mountain area and most importantly turns no animal away. 

Kati would be very pleased to show you why Denver is one of the most pet friendly cities in the United States.

Just two great people that are giving back to the animals that make our lives so much better.

If you are thinking about Wisconsin Real Estate just contact Kelly and, of course, Peggy-Lynn, particularly for all your Pet Friendly needs.

Pearl (aka Black Pearl) had seven adorable pups on September 9. Although she’s not an unwed mother (her husband is Dandy Jack), she is currently unemployed and needs to find homes for all her babies, who will be ready to run, jump and play with new families the first week of November!

She has six baby girls (four black, two wheaton) and one male (a black). The litter is registered with AKC and will have all puppy shots up to eight weeks and health certificate upon purchase. Th Pearl’s human asks that you contact her directly at ahoymatey@rocketmail.com for more information andphotos. Shipping is not available for the pups, so we’ll have to make arrangements for driving if you want to take one of these babies home with you!

Aside from being a Multi- Million Dollar producer Nancy is interested in travel and history.  Coming from London, in fact Ealing, which in Victorian times was called “The Queen of the Suburbs”, being only 8 miles from Central London, not only can Nancy tell you about Ealing’s interesting history but can also help find the perfect home in the Virginia/ Washington DC/ Maryland area.

What has this to do with Real Estate, you may ask?  With over 63% of United States households owning a pet it is safe to assume that a Real Estate Professional has a great number of clients or prospective clients that own a pet. Would they not appreciate something that could possible help to save their pet’s life instead of another calendar, notepad or fridge magnet with your face on it?

After a particularly awful Hurricane Season in Florida and then Hurricane Katrina we wanted to do our part to help pets that were lost and abandoned due to natural disasters. “My pet is micro-chipped so I do not have to worry,” you say. But in a natural disaster it is not always possible to get to a Veterinary clinic to have a lost pet scanned and what if there is no electricity? And less than 5 percent of the approximately 145 million pets in the United States benefit from micro-chipping.

It only takes a moment to help your pet and those of your family, friends and clients. Pet Protect(R) PetHealthAlert is an Instant Pet Medical Alert System with a choice of Free Pet Medical Alert Tags (one time $5.00 handling and processing fee). There is a choice of 10 Tags for your pet from Diabetes, Allergies, Seizures,Healthy Pet, etc. and it alerts anyone finding the pet about the pet’s medical condition- it gives immediate medical information.

We are doing this for the pets as it is our way of giving back for we see for ourselves on The Pet Realty Network’s Your Pet Friendly Community (Lost and Found Pets) the number of pets that are lost and the beginning of Hurricane Season reminded me of past years and the very sad stories about missing and abandoned pets.

Now, Fizzbo, the other owner of the Andersons, must look after them but with spring coming to Minnesota Laura and Mark have plenty to keep them busy.  If you are looking for property or even thinking about it in the Twin Cities metro area they would love to help you find the perfect Pet Friendly property and with a name like Fizzbo he is certain to help in your search.

Todd suggests that you visit Lake Lure and Western North Carolina with your family (this photo says it all about a dog’s life on the lake!)  The rhododendrons, azaleas, and mountain laurels provide breathtaking backdrops to Lake Lure that you can explore by pontoon or paddleboat. Your dog, in particular, will love the hikes in Chimney Rock State Park and exploring the waterfalls on the Rocky Broad River.

Lake Lure is the perfect holiday destination and, of course, while you are visiting you may find the perfect piece of paradise for your new home.  Todd knows Lake Lure and he would be excited to discuss the possibilities of moving to one of the most beautiful areas of the country.

a one-stop source for real estate services covering the Bucks County, Yardley, and Newtown areas of Pennsylvania Fran and Mark Redding have a new home at Prudential Fox & Roach.  Now we are not certain whether their three Australian Shepherds join them in the office or when showing property but we know that Fran and Mark will tell you all about them and all the pet friendly amentities in the Yardley area.

It is truly a pity that we cannot train all our family and friends to be as obedient as the Australian Shepherd!