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Be sure to scroll down for updates and notes from our valued Rescue adoption families........... ALERT! Buck has been adopted! November 19, 2008 Scroll down to see the story of Natalie, Natalie (now named Cali) the story of her beginning     Natalie and her new family. These guys have an old Cathoula that they adopted from Cathoula rescue years ago. When they found that their family had room for a young puppy, they once again went to Catahoua rescue and found Natalie. Little "Bubba" and Nattie had a fun time getting to know each other (as you can see). Natalie's story, as told by Natalie herself!
I am a VERY SPECIAL girl!
When I arrived, I had 4 legs, but one had shattered bones-I think something happened to me when I was a tiny little puppy. I could run around and play with my 2 sisters, but my leg was of no use. Dr. Henson decided to take my leg off
because I sort of had a hard time running around, it got in the way. It couldn't be fixed. But WOW! Now, I can RUN REALLY REALLY FAST! I can play and keep up with the big doggies! I love to cuddle too. When Dr. Henson takes me home to play with Kirby, I love to sleep close to him, all curled up. I am looking for a FOREVER HOME with someone who will love and take care of me. They keep telling me here how special I am, and I think I am too! Ask my foster family here at Louetta Animal Hospital about me……they will tell you how special I am! Dr. Henson calls me "Lil Bit," Ruthie calls me a "Nattie," Beeler calls me "Punkin" and they all play with me all day long. I sleep under Dr. Henson's desk and Ruthie's desk, and I have all sorts of toys, and every time I drink water, Ruthie brings me outside to the grass to tinkle. Hehehehe, sometimes I drink water just to see if she will take me outside to play in the grass! See how smart I am? They are helping me to learn how to go outside and potty-I still have a little accident now and then, but I am getting to be much better and soon I will be a big girl and not have accidents at all!
I am a Catahoula. I love to run and play. I am smart too! Dr. Henson doesn’t think I will grow to be as big as many Catahoula’s, but perhaps up to 30, maybe even 50 #’s. I have short hair and look at my eyes how pretty! They are smoky gray. I learned to play with the kitties here and my surrogate big brother Kirby (Dr. Henson's doggie), who is also a grown up Catahoula.
I’m a little shy. I love to be loved. And most of all…… I AM SPECIAL!
Dr. Henson and Catahoula Rescue will speak with anyone who could be a potential forever home for Natalie. Her name is Natalie deToit after the South African Olympian swimmer who lost her leg last year, but came back to swim in these past Olympics and came in 16th out of 24, and only an astounding ONE MINUTE behind the winner! We feel that our Natalie has the same determination! There is a small fee to adopt Natalie, that will be collected by Catahoula rescue.
Although our little Natalie only has 3 legs, she is able to do anything that any other puppy can do. To read about Natalie duToit and see her amazing story:
http://nbnl.globalwhelming.com/2008/08/23/beijing-olympics-2008-personality-natalie-du-toit-one-leg-but-not-any-slower/ Also, if you are looking for wonderful dogs to adopt, please check out these 2 web sites. We work closely with these groups, and nearly about all the time we have at least 2 animals here that we are giving special care too. These Rescues are a wonderful place to look for animals that have been worked with to make them as adoptable as any fortunate little animal can be.
Words from Braggs new parents: June 3, 2008
Dear Dr. Henson & Team at Louetta Animal Hosptial, Thanks for the pics!! Cooper (Bragg) is adjusting well.....we had a small episode yesterday when he saw our chickens....he chased them for a bit ( just wanting to play and he has probably never seen chickens before so we will be working diligently with him to teach him that he can't do that...it will come with time :)
His new name is Braxton Bragg...named after Ft. Bragg ( my husband's idea, being military and all ) but we will call him Bragg for short....he is getting along fairly well with our terrier mix...of course with any animals, there is always a pecking order, but he hasn't been aggressive in the least..just wanting to play. Neither one has bitten the other and before we know, I am sure they will be best of friends. We introduced him to our longhorn cattle for a little bit last night. He was a great traveler in the kennel for the ride home and has been rip roaring around the fenced in yard we have...... He will be on a leash outside the yard until he learns to stay on our place....He seems to be very content here...happy to see us and he is learning to speak on command. He is a very sweet dog and eager to please and a quick learner. We are the kind of people that once we take an animal in, it's for life....it is a lifetime commitment that we are more than happy to take on. I will take some pics here in the next few days hopefully and send them to you all to add to your success stories. We are very happy with him and will provide him the loving forever home that he deserves.
Once again, thanks for everything!!!
Becky Weicht
Calli has been adopted! If you go to "Rescue Animals" button, you will see Calli when we got her (the before photo-it is a heartstopping difference to now) and Calli when she left to go live with her new family. You will NOT believe the transformation! We have an update letter and see her photo in our Photo album. She looks marvelous! Her forever family is really taking the best care of her! Thank Ya'll!!!!  Calli is in the middle of the three girls June 20, 2008 update............. Dr. Julie & staff~ I just wanted to let you know Cali is doing really well. She is energetic and happy all the time. She bounces off the walls. She LOVES her new sisters and can’t get enough play time. She is so inquisitive when the Doxie/Houla mix (Sachi) burrows under the covers at night. She wants her to come out and play and doesn’t understand what she is doing under there. Of course Sachi will put up with it for a little while and then tells her off. J
She is still so snuggly. She loves to sleep on the bed with the rest of us. Good thing we got a Cal King bed. We need it with 2 adults and 3 dogs. It also inspires me to lose some weight…it’s a tight fit.
I can’t thank you enough for all the love and care you gave Cali while she was with you. She is a joy to be around!!! Attached is a picture of the three girls.
Debi Holly
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