The Family - Little Dog Ranch

TINA TURNER

Born:
To LDR:

Well, Helllooooo! I’m Tina Turner and I’m a hottie! I have exceptionally long legs and tiny little feet – kinda like having built-in Stilettos! My hair is crazy and sexy – at least that’s what Mickey says… he thinks I’m F-I-N-E! What’s love got to do with it? Well, everything! Mick and I are pals for all the right reasons – I’m blind, so I’m not swayed by his debonaire looks… and I can’t hear, so his sweet talk falls on … well, you know, deaf ears. But Mick is my true fan and I like that! Coming to Little Dog Ranch has been great! The fenced back yard protects me, and I safely walk about a ¼ mile each day – in those heels I might add! The sun on my back feels wonderful. I visited the ophthalmologist and I’ve also had eleven rotten teeth removed. Now I can REALLY chow down – but I am careful cuz we celebrities can’t pack on too much weight – you know that camera can add a pound!

TIPPY

Born: 9/26/2011
To LDR: 10/2/2024

I’m Tippy the Phoenix! Last summer I had surgery for liver cancer. Then my wonderful Mom died and I sat with her for 6 days until someone found us. Wow… the stress! Then, to make matters worse, I landed in a shelter! OMG – what in the heck? Well, some great gals from Team Moose in Cape Coral heard about me cuz the shelter lady said “Tippy is just too awesome (yep, that’s me) to be put down”. Team Moose called Susan from Poodle & Pooch Rescue, who called my new Mom and guess what, I was on my way! Linda Kaye (what a gal!) transported me all the way from southern FL to my new digs at Little Dog Ranch. Good news… my mojo is back and I’m a fetching fool! No one thought I could do much but yowza, I’m on fire when you throw a toy. I bring it back too! AND I LOVE THE CAT — Margaret and I are best friends — and we roll & tumble in the yard. I have more energy than any of my siblings and I LOVE my new life!

BAM BAM

Born: Unknown
To LDR: 08/28/2022

Hey there folks! Let me spill the beans about my epic journey. I’m Bam Bam but Mom calls me Bamalicious cuz she says I’m simply delicious! I strutted into LDR with a health situation that would make your jaw drop. My ear canals were like a VIP party for polyps, causing a ruckus, some serious infections, and a lifetime of pain! My eyes were bad too but drops fixed those. Folks thought I was 19, but I thought I was closer to a spry 15. Surgery was a bon voyage for my inner left ear and bam! I felt like a cool “13.” Then, it was the right ear’s turn, and suddenly I’m rocking the vibes of an 11-year-old. Next up, dental drama – they yanked out all but one rotten tooth, and voila, I’m feeling like a smooth “10.” Fast forward a bit, and after a bunch of healing magic, I’m now rocking it — deaf and visually impaired but pain-free. Do you know, I can now scamper! My wild guess is that I’m an 8 or 9-year-old miracle in the making! Ain’t that something?

PITA

Born: 3/1/2010
To LDR: 05/24/2022

Hi, I’m Pita and I’m 14 years young. I came to Little Dog Ranch with my sister Izzy. Our Dad went to the hospital forever and left us behind. We were scared. After a while, our aunt came and took us to LDR, the best place ever. Sadly, my sis died a few months ago (she was always sickly) but I have 9 brothers that love me cuz I’m the only girl. AND… I can jump!!! My special superpower is scaring the boys from the couch, the ottoman, the bed – any place high. Silly brothers – wandering around not looking – till I rain down some obnoxious barkedy-bark! Hey, don’t judge… most of my brothers can’t hear anyway! My lawn chatter is rude too… just ask the Chewy & Prime drivers. Yep, I defend my Mom from everyone… and yes, I get to sleep in Mom’s bed! I’m LDR’s Little Diva!

MARTY

Born: 10/2010
To LDR: 06/30/2023

I’m Marty. A paddy wagon took me to the Pasco Cty Animal Shelter just before the July 4th weekend. Gosh I was sick — horrid ear infection, terrible teeth, and cysts all over my body. I was a physical train wreck but mentally… well, call me Hulk Hogan! The shelter was filled with “tough guys” and “gangsters”. I soooo didn’t fit in. Some jerk in charge said I was unadoptable due to my health… and then added that I’d better be gone before the weekend “or else”. That definitely didn’t sound good. Susan at Poodle & Pooch Rescue heard about me and called a nice lady who would soon be my Mom. She drove to Tampa to get me. When they opened my cage door for the “meet & greet”, I mustered every bit of enthusiasm I could and jumped a full 3 feet and into my new Mom’s arms. That did it — she said I was hers! Mission accomplished! I loved my 2-hour Freedom Ride to Little Dog Ranch, barking the entire way (Mom was definitely thrilled!). A couple of surgeries later and I feel like a pup. I am FULL of energy, I love chow-time (it shows!), and I do a mean imitation of Michael Jackson’s moon walk before all meals. I am one of LDR’s most colorful characters!

CHARLIE

Born: Unknown
To LDR: 05/29/2023

I’m Charlie — and boy have I had a wild ride! The Mercy Full Project scooped me up after I was impounded as a stray in Hernando County. My exact age – who knows – but I was certainly no spring chicken – Stage 4 periodontal disease, mature cataracts in both eyes, and a Level 5 heart murmur. Yep, I was definitely a senior and labeled “unadoptable”. LDR to the rescue and now I’m living large! I’m under specialist care mostly for my aging eyes (I had to have one removed) and a dental extravaganza took care of 18 rotten teeth. Sure, I’m almost completely blind, but I’ve got my house and my yard navigation down pat. My hearing? Top-notch. I haven’t missed a dinner bell yet! I’m all about my food and my beds (uhhh, I’ve got three!). And… for the record, I absolutely HATE eyedrops. But here’s the silver lining – a treat (and a butt scratch!) follows each drop so that’s a thumbs-up! I’ve had my challenges, but I’m lovin’ my new-found life, one treat at a time!

DOODLES

Born: 04/18/2011
To LDR: 04/10/2023

So, picture this – April 18, 2011, the day I, Doodles, graced the world. I’m a wise, spry 14-year-old pup and my story goes like this. I landed at the Steamboat Springs (CO) animal shelter in 2013, dumped by some clueless soul who thought I was “too needy.” Can you believe it? Anyway, my true family swooped in and adopted me. Now, truth be told, I’m a bit of a attention-hog, and yeah, some might say I’m spoiled. I’m a lover, a real smarty pants, and proudly the leader of the pack – they even gave me the middle name “trouble”! Mom calls me Denise the Menace too — go figure? Health-wise, I’m rocking it, still running and playing like a pup. Recently the doc said I needed eyedrops. Well, that just ain’t happening. AND, baths/grooming… that ain’t happening either without a major fight! Mom calls me Pig Pen too cuz I love to be dirty. Gosh she has so many names for me — she must REALLY love me! Well, here’s my confession… I tell Mom that I want to be a “good boy” but I lie. Life is just too short to follow a lot of rules!

MICKEY

Born: 12/31/2011
To LDR: 1/19/2024

Yo, I’m Mickey… Mick… Mickey McMick. Yah, I have lots of names cuz I’m a bad ass. Yah, I’m purebred. Yah, I’m super handsome, Yah, I ride my high horse most days and strut my stuff. Yah, the chicks dig me even though I only have one eye. Truth is, I’m actually a nice guy but don’t tell anyone. I lived with my first Mom for a long time. She thought I was the best thing since sliced bread. Yep, I’m all that! Life in the hood was grand until that Mom died. I got hooked up with Little Dog Ranch cuz my eyes, my hearing, and my age weren’t cool on the adoption circuit. WRONG! I arrived at LDR with my fantastic haircut and my huge ‘tude. I was very demanding – like I needed super special food. My new Mom tried one expensive can of grub after another, and I spit them all out. Then one day Mom said “Hey Bub… I’m done. Get with the program like everyone else or you’ll be going down the road”. I still know I’m the best and the baddest but “down the road” ain’t for me. Just letting you know I’m fitting in quite nicely!

BESSIE

Born: ~7/30/2014
To LDR: 8/28/2024

I’m Bessie. I roamed the streets “forever” but luckily the dog catcher nabbed me. That’s when good things started to happen. A “rescue plea” went out and here comes Susan from Poodle and Pooch Rescue. She took me to the vet where I got a thorough exam. My bad eye was removed, and I recuperated at Susan’s house for almost a month. Then she said I was ready to go to my forever home and I came to Little Dog Ranch. LDR is totally cool… I have 9 brothers and 1 sister and everybody gets along. There’s a kitten too – she purrs next to me! I have 3 chairs to pick from cuz I love to sleep up high. But sometimes I crawl under things and my Mom can’t find me… it’s really funny – from my point of view! Back in the day, I was so talented – jumping and doing tricks. Yesterday I surprised Mom and danced on my back legs…she was sooo excited! I couldn’t see her face (the eye thing, remember) but she kept saying “Oh Bessie, Bessie, Bessie” – yep, she just loves me and she just ordered my permanent name tag! LDR rocks and I’m rocking with it!

THE LITTLE DOG RANCH FAMILY