Happy Tails - Zola

In July 2022, 12-week-old Zola was adopted by Michael and Cynthia. Check out those ears!! 

Fast forward to February 2023, Zola’s mom reports that “We have been taking Zola to dog training and dog parks when possible, considering the challenging weather this winter. Michael has been taking her out every morning in the forest behind our house for a two mile hike and she’s ready to take on the world.” 

It’s such a treat to see puppies grow and endear themselves to their families.  We would love to hear your post adoption stories. Send an email to info@norcalbcrescue.org with pictures and your story and we may share it in an upcoming newsletter!

Happy Tails - Ruby

Ruby Sue, was adopted in April of 2022. Here is her story as told by her new mom, Cat.

When we first saw Ruby (formerly Daisy) on the NCBCR site we were instantly in love with her sweet face! 

We’d been talking about adopting a rescue for a few weeks before finding out about NCBCRA. Since we were first time dog parents, I knew it was a difficult choice to take a chance on us.

The process of meeting Ruby and her foster mom, Jean, was such a great experience. I was super impressed that Jean really wanted to make sure it was the best fit for us and for Ruby. We couldn't be more grateful for the opportunity to give Ruby a loving home, full of activity and fun! By the time we set up the meet and greet, Jean had already crate trained and potty trained her, so that was super helpful.

Ruby was 5 months when we adopted her, so we all had a lot to learn and go through in the puppy stage - chewing things, leash training, getting used to a 3 year old! Every day with her has been a blessing and we couldn't be happier to have her join our adventures of hiking, camping, backpacking and getting to know other family and friend's dogs. She is truly a wonderful addition to our family; we love her so much! Excited to know that she'll be with us for many years, making special memories. Thank you!!



Medical Needs Dogs

Jasper came into rescue with a limp and after being examined by an orthopedic surgeon, it was determined that he had a torn cruciate ligament in his left hind leg. He required TPLO surgery to be able to live a full life. Because of generous donations from our wonderful supporters, we were able to provide that surgery. Jasper had his surgery, has made a full recovery and will lead a normal life.

Please consider donating to our medical fund or purchasing off our amazon wish list so we can continue to offer dogs like Jasper the medical treatment they need.



Let’s talk PUPPIES!

It’s always an exciting and rewarding experience bringing a new puppy into the home. In all of the excitement of being new puppy parents, we want our puppy to meet everyone and socialize with other animals immediately. But hold on, there is a right way and wrong way to safely socialize your new puppy.  

Week one should be “orientation” week. Your puppy should be getting used to sights, sounds and routine of your home and family. There has been a lot of change in your puppy’s life. Let him decompress at home.

After “Orientation” week, here are a few tips on puppy socialization to kick off your puppy training off with success.

WHAT IS SOCIALIZATION?

• Socialization is SAFE exposure to the sights, sounds and experiences of the environment. It is important to note that socialization looks different depending if your puppy is shy and sensitive or bold and courageous.
• Socialization is controlling experiences for your puppy to ensure that novel experiences are POSITIVE experiences.
• Puppies should be exposed to household items, grooming tools, and different objects that your puppy will encounter in everyday life.
• Puppy socialization is ongoing exposure that does not stop when puppy is 16 weeks old.

WHAT ISN’T SOCIALIZATION?

• Meeting every human and dog that you pass. Imagine an adult dog that expects to meet every human and dog that he passes!
• Uncontrolled and/or negative experiences. Don’t leave anything to chance! First impressions matter! Carefully select the experience you want your pup to have.
• Go, go, go. Be sure to give your puppy confined rest time to ensure that your puppy is getting adequate rest for healthy growth and development.
• Long walks/hikes. Puppies don’t need walks. They need snuggles, safe exposure and age-appropriate training time. 

Be sure to check with your veterinarian on when its OK to take your puppy out in public.

Most importantly have fun with your new pup! Start building a mutually respectful relationship with your puppy through play. They grow up so fast!

Speaking of puppies, we have six looking for their forever homes. Check them out on our website here: Available Dogs