Dear Santa

I got to meet this big hairy guy in a funny red suit, that humans call Santa. I was told you tell him everything you want and he will bring it to you, if, you're good. Well, I'm good and I don't know if it's suppose to be a secret, but I asked Santa for a forever family that will love me and play with me and let me love them back with lots of couch sharing and wet kisses. I sure hope Santa can pull this off. Paws crossed.

Buzz Around The Yard

I've been in foster care a long time, if you look back at the beginning of my blog. BUT it wasn't because I had emotional problems, or I didn't get along with people or other animals, I had food allergies that no one knew about until they got so bad I had health issues to overcome.

Well, I've heard my foster house talking about me lately. Seems that for the most part my allergies are under control. I will always have them and I need to be careful with my diet, but hey! everyone should eat good healthy food anyway, so no big deal. With the dog food industry now making better food and with the proper guidance from IBR, it isn't really a big deal.

I'm really appreciative of IBR taking me in and getting me healthy, but it's time to move on. I love to be with other dogs. I don't have issues with cats. I love to run in the fields. I like to swim. I love to be loved by adults. No kids please! They tend to freak me out a little.

So what do you say, will you please give me the loving forever home I so deserve and at the same time let another dog take my place in foster care? There are so many waiting just to be saved, I want to give them the same chance I had. There are angels waiting to help and you can be one of them. Please help me save another dog, PLEASE!!

Bogie loves a fun day out in the field

It's Official. I'm a Hunt'n Dog!

Bogie was entered in a Hunt Test the last weekend of September, 2007. He did everything that was asked of him and in return he earn his fist point on the way to earning his Junior Title. He will compete again in the ESAA Nationals in Cincinnati Ohio the first weekend in October for yet another earned point. Will let you know how that went.

Update: With temperatures in the high 80's and many distractions at the ESAA Nationals on October 8th,2007 Bogie went out to prove he deserves to be called a true hunting dog. And he DOES! He received his second ribbon for an Excellent qualifying run and with just one to go, he'll have his Junior Title by the end of the month.








Here I am with my foster mom Lisa, president of IBR, getting ready for them to give the command.




Can you tell I found my target. Just look at that beautiful point.






Even a hunting dog needs to cool off after a hard run.

Wanted To Share An Update With You

It's been a while since I've updated exactly what I've been up to lately. I'm still trying to get this allergy thing under control. I do have more good days than bad, so that's a plus. But even with my allergies, I don't let it stop me from having fun. As you can see from the recent pictures, I love to be outdoors and active. I've been very fortunate to have someone that really cares about me and makes me feel like part of the family, even thou it's just temporary, it doesn't feel like it.

I may need a special diet to keep my allergies under control, but don't let that keep you from bring me into your family. It hasn't stopped me from having a full and active lifestyle.

Setters Can Do Agility!

I've heard a lot about this thing called Agility, so I thought I'd give it a whirl. At first it's a little scary, but then you realize it's just FUN and the rest is easy.

Here I am trying my feet at the Dog Walk. Then it was on to the A-Frame and Jumps. Oh! can't forget that weird black hole they call a tunnel. Then it was time to relax.

I Love The Wind In My Face And Water! I Love The Water

There's nothing better on a hot summer day than to take a dip in the lake. It's even better if you can do it with friends.

Bogie's Update

It's been quite some time since an update has been written on Bogie. Since he returned to IBR with terrible allergies, he's been on the mend for the last 9 months. He's been through a lot these past months, with loosing his fur, to rashes, but that's all under control now. His allergies have been figured out, and he will need a special diet from here on out. But through it all, he's been a champ. His spirit is as high as ever and he's just as sweet as always. He's cat friendly, loves playing with other dogs, has a great interest in birds and has an awesome point.

He's willing and waiting for someone to love him as much as he wants to love someone. Could that be you?

Check out his recent playtime at a local dog park. http://ibrwauconda.blogspot.com/

I'm Back. Waiting For You

Well, I never thought I would be writing in here again. See I was adopted on the 4th of July. Good 'ol Independence Day. Unfortunately, it didn't work out. My new parents were great, and I really got along with my new brother. We had a lot of fun playing. It was just that darn cat!! I wouldn't leave it alone and he was always hiding from me. It was just too much stress for my family.

I also have food alergies and can't eat food with corn or wheat in them. In my foster home, I ate Solid Gold and it worked great. I stopped itching and biting myself, but my new home didn't have it and it started up again.

They have kids and no one knew I was leary of them. So when they came to visit, I would go to my "safe" place. I wouldn't bite them, but I did prefer they leave me alone. Then those fireworks. Boy are they loud. I just wanted to go to my "safe" place until they were over. Needless to say, I'm not a hunting dog. But I am a great family dog that loves to give you attention and kisses and I learned to walk on a leash so we can go for long walks together.

If I can have a home with NO cats and NO kids, we will have a great long relationship. At first meeting, I may be shy, but that doesn't last long, honest.

If you are interested in meeting me, please contact Illinois Birddog Rescue.

Updates: 6-24-06

Well I have been in my foster home since Memorial Day. I've settled in and am feeling comfortable with everyone. I don't mind being outside without humans now and I have even started playing with stuff. I chase birds in the yard and I try to play with my foster sister. She's not to sure of me yet, 'cuz when I want to play I get down and "army" crawl or bark at her. If she has a chew stick I want, I dance around her or sit there and bark at her until she's had enough of me and gets up and leaves it behind.

My foster mom has taken me for walks, but there is something about it that scares me. I wish I could tell her what happened BEFORE I came to her, but she has the patients and loving voice to ease me through it. I don't start off wanting to go, I like the security of the house or yard, but I'm getting better. I ride really well in the car without a cage. I just curl up and sleep. I like to eat and right now I can eat three meals a day. I don't always finish it each time, but that's okay.

When I get in a goofy mood, I can run around the yard and amuse myself with a ball or bone and just toss it around and run with it. I also like to bury my chew sticks, but if it's in the flowers, foster mom tells me NO and I find another place.

Well, I guess that's it for now. When more new things come up, I'll let you know. Until then, please check me out or the many other dogs at Illinois Birddog Rescue that are waiting, like me, for that perfect forever family.

Illinois Bird Dog Rescue

Bogie.

Welcome Bogie a.k.a Speckles

Bogie (aka Speckles)is a very friendly young(around 1-1/2 yrs)English Setter. He is looking for a forever family. He came from a high kill shelter in Kentucky as a stray. In the meantime, I have the pleasure of his company in our home. He arrived on Memorial Day.

He's adjusted to his new surrounding right away and doesn't show any signs of aggression towards the other dogs. He enjoys being outside, but inside is good too. He had no fear of male or female humans and I will be introducing him to children in the near future.

He'll make a great family pet for that special family. If you are interested in Speckles, he can be adopted from Illinois Birddog Rescue,a not-for-profit organization. Please visit their website for more information on him or the many other wonderful bird dogs that need forever loving homes.

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Meeting The Girls

Jim brought Speckles from Indy and he and Speckles met the girls.

Any Fish In Here?

This is pretty cool. Wonder if fish are in here.

What's This? Oh! cool feet

Wasn't sure what this big blue thing was, but enjoyed it when he figured it out.

Tall and Thin

I can't get over how tall he is. His hair is a little on the thin side right now, but with a good diet that should change along with putting on a few pounds.

Update 6-21-06
Bogies stands about 24 inches tall and weighs 40 lbs. He hides it well. He came here with a lot of itching and nibbling at his skin. He appears at this point in time, to possibly be allergic to corn and wheat products. With that in mind, his diet consists of Solid Gold dry dog food and frozen Natural raw beef cubes as treats. He eats eggs, oatmeal, liver sausage or anything else that doesn't have the above mentioned. This appears to have helped his condition. He no longer is scratching or biting at himself. His hair is growing back on his back legs that were bare before. I would say that his health is now very good.