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Levi Update!
LEVI HAD HIS SURGERY!
Levi's eye surgery went well and we couldn't have done it without the amount of support we received from everyone near and far. We were overwhelmed and humbled by the turn out. Thank you, thank you thank you. You can read about the whole story on his blog here.
Little Levi sends his thanks as well!
ALSO:
Remember these?? If you ordered a Super Levi T-Shirt but either didn't get one, or it never got picked up, please email Jenna at: jennanlol@gmail.com to claim yours!! THANK YOU!
Critical Mass helps NLOL
We are so fortunate that our supporters help and donate many items to help relieve the stress on our budget. Recently, one company, Chicago-based digital agency Critical Mass, was challenged to make a difference. They had a set budget, and only about 2 hours to help. The entire company was divided up with about 9 people on a team. New Leash on Life was chosen by one of the groups to be the benefactor of what they were able to donate.
They contacted NLOL and asked what we really needed. At that time we were nearly out of big dog beds! Those are vital because we try to place every dog in a foster home with everything they'll need, which includes dog beds. The team at CM took up a collection and bought 9 huge dog beds for our pooches.
THANK YOU CRITICAL MASS!
If you are wondering ways to donate, we are always in need of:
-dog beds
-towels
-prong collars
-sturdy leashes
-collars
-crates (all sizes)
-dog puzzles
For other ways to donate, please email: chicago@nlol.org
Cooper
Mr. Cooper came into our family at New Leash on Life. He was originally a shy little mutt and was on the skinny and rough side. He quickly opened up and showed us his personality in his "wookie" barks, and soon he was a favorite of everyone that met him.
He showed us his goofy side on Halloween.
And his soft gentle side when it came to eating doggie ice cream on a hot summer day.
Cooper was in desperate need for a foster family. The boarding was stressful and Cooper needed some confidence building. One family took him on and soon, he snuggled right in.
We are happy to announce that Cooper's foster family, is now his forever family. With the dedication and patience, we are so blessed to welcome another family into New Leash on Life with the addition of Cooper into their forever home.
Congratulations!!
Is your home forever for JLo?
Many of you have heard about our recent addition to the New Leash on Life family. JLo was abandoned at the vet's office that helps NLOL get their new additions in tip-top shape. She was brought in to be treated for an ear-ache and abandoned. She sat there for two months while her former family was contacted, promised to come back and get her, and then broke that promise. NLOL was asked to get involved and find her a real forever home.
While she was boarding for such a long time, tiny walls couldn't keep JLo's spirit down. She is fit and active and doesnt' act a day over 5 years old, even though she is an elder dog.
The only quirk she developed during those 2 months was that she now shows some dog aggression, when before she had none whatsoever. We suspect it is because she was jealous of other dogs she'd see when out on her potty breaks, was worried and unsure of what was happening, and has so much untapped energy built up. That's a tough situation for any dog to endure! We are hopeful now that she's in a wonderful foster home (with a former NLOL adopter) that this new quirk will work its way back out of her.
While JLo does have a foster home, she is still looking for her forever home. For now, she would be best as the only dog in the home until we learn more about her and see how she bounces back. Could your home be her forever home to live out her days? She is quite active and loves running and playing fetch.
Stats:
Breed: Yellow Lab
Age: 11 yrs old
Temperament: very kind and loving
Kids: not tested
Rider in cars: perfect passenger
Walker: fast walker
Challenges: still working out 1 or 2 kinks from being boarded for so long. She developed a challenging intolerance that will need some extra patience and training to help with this new behavior.
Special Requests: Needs to be place as only dog situation.
Adoption Application:
Please click here.
Along came Murphy.
This is the unbelievable, rags to riches story about Murphy, the small border collie with a fairytale ending. that might sound a bit dramatic, but Murphy's whole story with New Leash was a bit dramatic. We'll start at the beginning.
One of the hardest jobs for our intake directors is going into ACC and choosing which dogs will be leaving with us that day. Too often, we see dogs who shut down at the shelter. It's loud and overwhelming and even the strongest of pups don't always act like themselves. When we met Murphy, this SUPER shy kid had to be coaxed out of his crate. When we took him outside, it still took him a few hours before he warmed up to the Intake Directors. We knew we were taking on a challenge of a gorgrous pup who needed to be won over, but we were ready. He quickly became a part of our NLOL family.
Every new pup has to wait 7-10 days at our vet's office to get their shots and to ensure they have been throughly checked out before they become available for adoption. During this time frame, one of our volunteers was taking Murphy for a walk when he got a little spooked and backed out of his collar. He looked at the volunteer for a second and then took off running. He was hotly pursued by the volunteer and a couple of good samaritans...but 4 legs are faster than 2. NLOL volunteers swamped the area-hanging posters and asking passerbys if they saw a black and white blur come by their area. We were fortunate that he had on 2 collars: the one he backed out of, and the one with his NLOL tag on it.
We all went home and were so relieved to have received an email from the Chicago Fire Department. It simply stated that NLOL dog 443 (Murphy) had been found in the river, was hanging out at the fire station waiting to be taken to Chicago Animal Care and Control, and we could pick him up there. A good samaritan who was out walking her own dog and orchestrated his rescue wrote us the next day to tell us what happened: Murphy ran almost two miles and was spotted by the good samaritan and another woman jumping the wall behind a bowling alley on Diversey...and into the Chicago River. As he swam, she called 911 and within minutes several police cars, fire trucks and 1 diver appeared. Murphy had found a little ledge to rest on, and a fireman finally got down to the river and pulled a terrified Murphy to safety.
After NLOL got Murphy back, we got an inquiry from a Chicago Fireman about how Murphy was doing. Then that fireman showed up when some NLOL volunteers took sweets to the firehouse as a thank you for saving Murphy. Then that fireman asked if Murphy was available for adoption. And so it was that the fireman who rescued Murphy from the river, introduced his rescuee to his wife, Helen...and then rescued Murphy a second time by officially adopting him a few weeks later. To add to this story, Joel is a young firefighter and Murphy was his first "save". So at NLOL, it just reinforced a few different things. #1-Losing and then finding Murphy reminded us how big and wide our family stretches. #2-That every dog deserves a happy ending.
Murphy's new family had this to say:
"My wife Helen said she knew from the day I came home from the firehouse
talking about Murphy that we were going to be welcoming a new family
member into our home. When the alarm sounded for a person in the river,
everyone was on high alert. Once on the scene, that person turned out to
be Murphy fighting to stay afloat. Murphy's initially shy and uneasy
demeanor only made us want to give him the stability and love that he
needed. Day by day Murphy's timidness has disappeared and his true
fun-loving personality is beginning to come through. Helen and I are
thrilled that we were able to adopt such a fantastic dog, and the kindness
and support we received from Megan at New Leash on Life really made the
whole process feel right. We love Murphy and we're excited to have him as
a part of our family!"
talking about Murphy that we were going to be welcoming a new family
member into our home. When the alarm sounded for a person in the river,
everyone was on high alert. Once on the scene, that person turned out to
be Murphy fighting to stay afloat. Murphy's initially shy and uneasy
demeanor only made us want to give him the stability and love that he
needed. Day by day Murphy's timidness has disappeared and his true
fun-loving personality is beginning to come through. Helen and I are
thrilled that we were able to adopt such a fantastic dog, and the kindness
and support we received from Megan at New Leash on Life really made the
whole process feel right. We love Murphy and we're excited to have him as
a part of our family!"
Happy Adoption Day to Murphy and the the Rivamonte Family!
changes and new arrivals
New Leash on Life has been undergoing a lot of changes recently. Changes in reworking administrative roles, to adding 7 new adoption counselors into the mix of training and taking roles, plus the dogs. It seems fitting that new seasons bring change and we are excited to announce our new team. With the extra help we are able to focus more on the dogs and the people that make this organization possible. We cannot begin to thank you for your donation of time, money, and continued support.
One of the many great foundations that NLOL stands on is that it is completely volunteer run, so all proceeds go directly To the Dogs (TTD). Every person from the founding officers to the volunteers that we love dearly- none are paid for the work that they do. We rely heavily on donations and fundraisers to make ends meet.
This blog is intended to update, educate, and promote community within the NLOL family. From adopters, to friends of pups, to activists, to volunteers, to extended families that want to know where the pups come from and their backgrounds. We want to foster a safe place for NLOL families to bond and help each other out with problems or simple solutions to odd behavior. Also, as committed people within the NL community, many of us fall in love with the pictures of dogs, love their bio’s and stories, and then once they are adopted, wonder ‘where they are now’ or other info. If you would like to guest blog, please email us at: chicago@nlol.org
These pictures are from our most recent fundraiser at Shuba's.
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