Jack Russell Rescue in Need of Foster Homes!

Volunteers needed!!!

Foster homes needed for Jack Russells needing a well deserved second chance. Please contact Emily Skelton tomandemily@bell.net or Cathy Chambers at adoptions@russellrescue.org.

Visit the Jack Russell Rescue of Ontario website to see how you can help.

www.russellrescue.org

Meet Jersey. Jack Russell Rescue of Ontario

Hello, my name is Jersey and I am a sweet fella of 9 years old. I am looking for a new home cause I got kicked out when the kids grew up and moved out, went to stay with one of them, but now she is going to be away all the time with new job! I am a very nice boy, and get along well with cats and doggies too! As you can see by my reading ability, I am very clever, and can pick up new tricks in the blink of an eye! I can guard things and people if you let me, but if you show me that I don't need to and get rewards when I don't, then I wont. I sometimes get scared of strangers running up to me, but who wouldn't? Nice strangers are just fine. I am sad that I need to look for a new home at this stage of my life, but hopeful that some nice person out there feels for me and wants to give a nice guy a second chance at happiness. I love walkies, and promise to take you on lots of them too! We can keep each other in great shape!

Spayed/Neutered • Up-to-date with routine shots • House trained • Prefers a home without: young children

Check out Jersey's Petfinder page at:
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/16516240

And visit the Jack Russell Rescue website for details on adopting, fostering, donating and breed info:
www.russellrescue.org

Meet Booker - Jack Russell Rescue of Ontario

Booker is approximately 3 years old and is a JRT/Chihuahua cross. He is quite timid until he gets to know you and then he is your best friend! He is very sweet, absolutely loves to sit on your lap and roll over for a good belly rub. Booker has had a rough beginning to his life and was going to be shot until he came to JRT Rescue. He is from a puppy mill where he was used for breeding, and has not been socialized much. However, he is extremely dog friendly and loves to play with other dogs. He has never been walked on leash, and going out the front door is still quite traumatic for him, so his new owners will have to be aware of this. But he does love to be outside, and will happily spend hours in the backyard with the other dogs. He would probably do well in a fairly quiet home without small children. He is completely crate trained and vetted. Booker needs to learn to trust people and be comfortable with them. He will make someone a fabulous, loyal pet if he is given the chance. Adoption Fee: $250.00

Spayed/Neutered • Up-to-date with routine shots • House trained

Check out Bookers Pet Finder page for more images.

If you would like more information about Russell Rescue, how to adopt, donate or foster, please check out their website:

www.russellrescue.org

There are always plenty of gorgeous, loving Jacks just waiting for a second chance at a new family, especially at this time of year.

And of course, if you are looking for a portrait of your own Jack, or other breed for that matter, check out my website:

www.juliesillustration.com

Two Dachshunds Posing - Artist, Julie Deans

What an adorable little pair of dogs!! And very photogenic I might add.


This is the result of a photo-shoot from a couple weeks ago with Andy and Ruby. The weather was great, the air was crisp, but sun kept us warm, and the dogs were entertaining. These little canines have the "terrier 'tude", and considering they were originally bred to hunt badger, they needed that 'tude to be able to do their job. The personalities of these little hounds are very terrier-like, and remind me of Jack Russells (but a bit watered down, which is a good thing - no dog really compares to JRT's in 'tude).




A fun photo-shoot with great results and the owners were extremely pleased.


If you are interested in having a photo-session with your canine companion, please visit my website for more details: www.juliesillustration.com/photography or email me any time. Photo-sessions are completed on location, with natural lighting in the Halton Region.

Fun with Photoshop - Artist Julie Deans

Playing with Photoshop settings to make images look "vintage". It's a whole heck of a process, and I haven't got it quite set the way I want, but I had to showcase these two results.

Above, of course, is the little dog in all her glory, with toy in hand, uh, I mean mouth.

And below, well, I just had to share this because of the artist value and hilarity of the photo. Little E is a wonderful, entertaining subject.

(No babies were harmed in the creation of this photo, and all safety precautions were taken with the little fella during the shoot)

Meet Dexter - Jack Russell Rescue of Ontario

Hi there, my name is Dexter and I am 9 years old, and about 17 lbs. I am looking for a new home due to young children in the house now that I don not get along with... I find them WAY too unpredictable, you know? As you can see, I don't mind the kitty who lives here, and we have another doggie here too, and I am cool with that as well! Like most jacks, I have met some dogs I am not very fond of, but many that I was as well! I love to chase a ball, play with stuffies and sqweekies, and love nature too! I would like a nice calm home with adults who aren't going to shut me off in another room or a crate all the time, I just want to be around you, you'know? I need to learn that I am the doggie of the house, but with positive training like treats, not being scolded etc. I was left at home alone alot in my first few years and so would like a home where I will not be alone all day long... If you think you might have room in your house and heart for Me, please don't be shy ok? I am very healthy, neutered, and all my shots are up to date! Adoption fee $200

Dexter is up-to-date with routine shots, house trained and spayed/neutered

To view Dexters Petfinder Page click the link below:

http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/15804669

Visit the Jack Russell Rescue of Ontario and see how you can help:

www.russellrescue.org

Random Cartoon

Can dogs obsess? They sure can, and studies on dog behaviour issues, obsessions, fears, additions and imbalances etc. have become useful when looking at and researching similar behaviour quirks in humans. Hell, even the medication used in treatments is the same at times.
Can dogs have additions? Oh yes indeedy...toys and food come first to mind. It seems that additions and obsessions often go hand-in-hand - one can be addicted to and obsess over anything really.
The above picture is Brandy's obsession and addiction. The coveted BALL. I don't know what makes it so good, so luscious, so needed, but to her, it is all encompassing when it makes an appearance. Everything else ceases to exist when the ball comes out to play. I guess we all have our idiosyncrasies - crazy dog.

Meet Raymond - Rescue JRT

Why hello there, I am Raymond. I am a laid back and quiet fellow who just wants a place to share all my love and play and cuddle. I am nine years old, and love to play with my foster brother and my toys.. I love to go for my walkies, but also love to hang out and watch tv with you on the couch. I can sleep in a crate, but would way prefer to cuddle on your bed if you let me. I like to play with toys and can do so with you or alone... I play soccer with my tennis balls sometimes and it makes people laugh! I try to get in a good wrestling work out of two with my foster dog brother... we have a GREAT time together! I walk great on a leash and hardly ever bark. I even pop my head into my leash for you to make it easier to get ready to go! I am an all around wonderful calm lad who would make a great companion for almost any household! Maybe not really little kids, they might overwhelm me, but otherwise, I am a loyal, obedient, well trained, quiet, loving boy ready to move on and get over this horrible year in my life! 

***Please consider some of us more experienced jacks! We have SOOO much love to give, and come as a great package deal! For a reduced adoption fee, you not only get more lovin' than you can handle, but we come already trained, housebroken, calmer, and with some little surprise tricks and talents sometimes! We love to cuddle, and aren't always as concerned with what's going on our that window...we are just happy to be in your warm loving home or on your welcoming lap! We've seen the other side of the fence and are just so very thrilled to be on this side! More mature poochies usually settle in faster and easier as well, and won't overwhelm you with needing to be taught everything! Please don't pass us by just cause we aren't teeny puppies anymore...like wine, we only get better with age!

Raymond is up-to-date with routine shots, house trained and spayed/neutered.

Visit Raymond's page for more pictures:

http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=15360875

Visit Russell Rescue for more information on adoptions, JRT's in need and fostering.

www.russellrescue.org

Meet Vibe - Rescue JRT

 

Hey hey! My name is Vibe, and I am a happy young girl of only one year old! I was found on a highway, and was brought into the Brampton shelter. I am very friendly and good with other dogs, EXCEPT when there is food around. I would love it if you helped me get over my food aggression and learn that there will now always be enough food,,,that I don't have to protect it anymore! I am very playful and love to play with my ball...I also understand "go get your ball" and will happily do so! I am in a home with another pooch right now and I am fine with them. I am a dive and would likely enjoy being the only dog in the house IF I had to choose... I am just a teeny tiny action package looking for a loving home! Adoption fee $200

 

Visit Vibes page for more pictures:

http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=14191224

Visit Russell Rescue for more information on adoptions, JRT's in need and fostering.

www.russellrescue.org

Far too many JRT's in Russell Rescue

It saddens me to see the amount of Jack Russells in rescue at this time, so I've decided to feature a different rescue on this blog on a regular basis. The Jack Russell Rescue of Ontario is a fantastic organization run by dedicated volunteers who help re home unwanted and abused JRTs.
Please visit:
www.russellrescue.org
for more information on adoption and to see the other terriers that are listed.

Meet Ralphie!

Hiya, I'm Ralphie, a funny boy of only 1 year old. I was born on July 20th 2008 and have been with my mommy here since. I need a new home cause me and the older jrt in the home are not getting along now. There's another dog here too but he and I are cool, plus I LOVE other doggies to play with and wrestle with, so it's not that I don't dig other dogs, just him! I am happy and friendly and love to play tag and give kisses to other poochies and bounce around for new people! I am my mommy's little shadow, always under the desk when she is on the computer, or waiting nicely on the bath mat snoozing when the showers. I love to play with a ball, or chase water from the hose...sometimes I also just like to lay on the deck and soak up some rays! I like to be held, or flop across your lap while you watch tv too! I am fixed and UTD with all my shots! There simply just isn't anything bad to say about me! Wanna come be my friend and play???
Spayed/neutered, UTD with shots, house trained
http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=14492749

Hunting Dogs

I have no doubt in my mind about the hunt and prey drive that my little dog possesses. I have never really given her the chance to strut her stuff, but every now and then she finds something of interest in the surface of the earth below her, so I let her have at it.

No going down holes, mind you, as a typical hunting JRT would do (I am no terrierman) - I fear for her safety. But on the other hand, I love to see her natural instincts at work. So, we surface hunt, then we dig. I shouldn't say we, she's the only one who does the digging, and if it's not my property, I get the job of filling the hole back in. She's a great excavator, and can open up a foot wide hole in a matter of minutes.

I haven't a clue what interests her so much below the dirt, as she's yet to actually catch anything, but she seems to enjoy the process, and her concentration in the hole is quite something (I do know of a JRT that hunts worms, so perhaps this is what she's after - thank God she hasn't found any).

She is a highly visual little dog as well, so she takes pleasure in scouting out rabbits in the parks. I don't let her have at those because the roads are far too close for comfort and when we're out and about in the woods, there is just too many cliffs to topple over - so leash it is.

These are from the Lowville photo-shoot. Dug to roots, then pulled her off. It was too windy and cool for me to stand there and wait for her to finish.

Below is 4D Prickles. My friend out west, Colleen Hoffman, owns this little spit-fire who actually catches what she's hunting for. Photos courtesy of Sue Hawes. I have to add that I'm ecstatic that I don't live in Alberta right now. October and this much snow? No thanks!

JRTCC 2009 Nationals - Paris, ON

They were calling for rain the entire day, so I was skeptical about how things would go. As I drove in at 7:15 in the morning, the closer I got to Paris, the darker the skies got, bringing threats of an umbrella and rain-coat clad day. But low-and-behold, it held off and turned out to be a mainly cloudy, rather nice day to play at this national event.

I situated myself at the agility ring, and spent the entire day there. I got some nice shots shots of a few of the dogs running, but gave up after a while. It was too much to volunteer, run a dog, and photograph. Have I ever told anyone that I am uncoordinated?

And that uncoordination followed me into the ring, trailing behind me like a wet piece of toilet paper stuck to the bottom of my shoe without my knowledge.

Describing our runs as spastic, entertaining and crazy at most, is being generous. To be completely honest, they were flailing and erratic at best. The little dog was slightly nutty, cooler weather and grass will do that to Brandy, unfortunately. But I'm loosing my mind on course. I know it's my fault, I wish I could blame the little dog, but I can't, and she'd talk her way out of it some how anyway. Reviewing the runs in my head, all my turns were off, my signaling, well, picture a jelly fish trying to signal to someone to make a left turn. Chicken with it's head cut off comes to mind when describing these runs, and my timing was like that of a broken clock with no second hand.

That all being said, the little dog pulled up her shorts and managed to take the Small Dog Steeplechase Challenge, a new event added for this years nationals. A 1st place ribbon and wonderful gift basket was a great surprised after the less-than-perfect runs that we produced. I feel I say that phase far too much - I think it really needs to be removed from my vocabulary. Re-thinking my strategy and game plan for agility may be in order. Unfortunately, no pictures of Brandy running this time, as my "personal photographer" was not with me at this event...a shame it was her birthday.

I'm not in it for the fame and glory, I'm in it for fun, so even botched runs are ok with me, though Brandy may have a differing opinion.

Over all, the day was a blast, volunteering with the ladies that run the event was lots of fun, and entertaining in itself. The weather held out, I got to talk to people that I hadn't see in a while and I got to spend the day with my favorite little dog. What more could I ask?

Coming together ... slowly

Progress is slow, and sometimes tedious, but progress is progress none-the-less. I can now say that things are coming together for the re-vamp and progressing (I know, too many progresses) at a better rate than before. I've managed to get a lot of drawing completed over the past couple weeks, and it looks like I may be able to roll this out sooner than later - we'll see.

And the mighty printer, you ask? Well, it really is quite something. I'm still learning, and probably will be for the next 20 years, but I think I've got the hang of a few things on this beast, and again, the quality that it produces is excellent. So, needless to say, I'm pretty excited.

So keep an eye on the website in the next week or so for the new changes. But first, Brandy and I will be attending the JRTCC Nationals this coming Sunday. The event is being held at the Paris Fairgrounds, in none other than Paris, Ontario. The weather network has been toying with my emotions for this event, rain then no rain, cloudy with sun, then rain. Please, no rain, please...my little dog doesn't compete well when she's wet, and she looks ridiculous. It's no excuse, but it's the truth.

If you want more information about the nationals, please visit: www.jrtcc.com

Vacation will make you do that...

Yes, I have been rather lax on my posting these past couple of weeks. But I was on vacation for one of them, which I think is a good excuse, and well, it takes a while for me to get out of vacation mode during the first week back.

We spent the week on Eels Lake, just North of Apsley and South of Bancroft. I'm certain that we picked the only good week that summer has had to offer so far. So we had hot weather, lots of swimming and surprisingly little bugs. Though, the fishing left something to be desired.


We even missed a tornado that ravaged part of Milton's downtown core. The storm moved quickly across Southern Ontario, with tornado's active in certain areas, and warnings in others. We prepared ourselves, somewhat hard to do when your living in a wooden box for the week - where do you go when there's no basement and you're in the middle of the woods, but luckily we only got a nasty storm. Check out some of the images from the Weather Network:

Tornado
Damage
Trees Down
More Damage

Jumping from the swim raft

The dogs, and us, got to enjoy the water on an almost daily basis, and Brandy, my Jack Labrador Retriever, is loath to leave the water for any reason, preferring to spend hours fetching objects from the lake for us to toss back in again. Even objects that we haven't tossed, such as a random leaf meandering on the lakes surface, was enough to make her insane about getting it out of the water. And if you haven't heard a dog scream, go swimming without my little one and you'll be surprised at the noises that can come out of this little creature.

The Dig

It was also fantastic to see the dogs actually being dogs, living in the great outdoors for the week. You could tell that they enjoyed themselves, especially Brandy, who got to utilize her instincts by digging us a rather large hole. On the hunt for something unknown, which we had to kibosh since it wasn't our property. She was intent on finding what ever it was in the ground, and I was surprised at how quickly the hole expanded. The little dog excavated earth very well, going as far as pulling roots out of the way and any other object that was in her path. It was great to see her do something very instinctual like that, and after the stoppage, she seemed very proud of her handy-work. Not too worry, I filled the whole back in nicely, so we'll never know what she was after, but I think the fun was in the dig itself.

The hole

Unfortunately, now that I am back, I have to return to work mode (and I'm not talking about the portraits or my business - I enjoy those). Fortunately, I have come up with some new ideas for the business which I will reveal in a later post. As well, I have been working on a landscape of Burns Creek Conservation Area, which will also be revealed in a later post. For now, some more photos from our vacation take top priority on this blog so enjoy!

Eels Lake Sunset off the dock

My Jack Labrador Retriever enjoying the water

Little Retriever with good form

The double stick retrieve

Lot of large wild mushrooms on the property