LULU
Born:
To LDR:
Hello, I’m LuLu. I am a teeny delicate lady – a little china doll. My former parents said they loved me but when I got sick, they kept me in the hot garage. I had diabetes but never went to a vet. Then I developed glaucoma and eyes ulcers. I was emaciated, dehydrated, and in great pain. So, my former parents brought me to a shelter for euthanasia! I didn’t need THAT – I just needed medicine and TLC. An angel named Linda Daniels Blatchley rescued me and drove me straight to Little Dog Ranch. I saw tons of doctors in 3 days and Linda picked up the giant tab. It took a while to get my insulin dosage figured out and my eyes under control, but today, I’m a delightful, happy little girl! I love to walk around the beautiful LDR back yard; I LOVE my special food; I take my eye drops with grace; I don’t even mind my insulin shots. I sleep (on my back!) in a princess-style bassinette with tons of fluffy stuff. I am very safe, very happy, and I know I am truly loved!
FLUFFY
Born: 9/19/2018
To LDR: 5/6/2025
I’m Fluffy and I’m over-the-top happy and my tail never stops wagging! I have a bad heart, but I don’t even notice. I love my new Mom, I love my new home, I love my brothers, I love my sisters, I love my food, I love my bed(s)… but Mom says I love the baby chicks and the kitties WAAYYYY too much. Mom moved the chicks to the tippy top of the patio table cuz I want to “see them” so badly – you know, just take a peek! My sis Roxy knows the true me… ‘Bout a month ago she grabbed a chick for sport. Holy Cannoli was Mom mad! Truth is, I want to be just like Roxy! Now for the bad news… I DON’T like Tippy and he doesn’t like me. We have a lot of yelling matches and Mom comes running. Yesterday, she put us both in time-out, even though she knew I was the angel. Truth is… I egged Tippy on, but Mom doesn’t know so please don’t tell her). Otherwise, I am deliriously happy at LDR – for sure I landed in a big tub of butter!
COCO
Born:
To LDR:
Hello, I’m Coco! Mom loves me sooo much cuz I’m LDR’s first “Joey’s Fund” dog! What’s Joey’s Fund, you ask? Well, an unbelievably philanthropic gal with a heart the size of Texas set up a fund with one sole purpose. Joey’s Fund, a part of Poodle and Pooch Rescue of FL (PPR), lends medical and adoption support for dog parents requesting euthanasia for their pet when the pet still has life left to live. You know — when the parents just give up – like mine did. I’m a 16-year-old senior and my skin had gone south. I was covered with sores and I cried all the time. I was brought to the vet for the final deed. Luckily the vet said NO WAY! and whipped out the Joey’s Fund brochure. I was relinquished me to PPR and my angel Susan, the Joey’s Fund representative, whisked me off to LDR where I could recover. Boy, am I stylin’ now! My skin is clear, my fur is fabulous, I don’t cry any more, I’ve put on weight, and I sleep with Mom in the big bed. Life is magnificent thanks to Joey’s Fund!
LADY BUG
Born:
To LDR:
Hi! My name is Lady Bug but you can call me “Bug”. I’m tiny (6.5 lbs) with a bulging eye, a toothless droopy mouth, and a tongue that’s always hanging. Yep, I’m the cutest thing you’ve ever seen! I was a breeder Mum and when my usefulness was up, I was set out to wander the streets. I’m blind due to neglect and was in such sorry shape… severely underweight and totally matted from street life. But Lil’ Rascals Rescue found me at the Animal Shelter and delivered me straight to Little Dog Ranch. Day 1 was a vet visit; Day 2 was a trip to the fancy ophthalmologist. I now get 9 eye drops a day and no more pain! The chow at LDR is great… wet food mixed with lots of water cuz I never learned how to drink out of a bowl. I have a nice yard for my “sun time” and I worry about nothing. I sleep happily in the fluffiest bassinette you can imagine. One or two barks and Mom or Oma Ann comes running. I never knew life could be this good!
MILLIE
Born: 12/26/2013
To LDR: 01/10/2025
I’m Millie and Mom says I’m a sweetheart. I’m mellow and happy… she says I’m “actually normal”. Huh… wonder what she says about the others… don’t ask, right? I came here quite filthy, stinking to the high heavens, with flea bites all over. Luckily the two Cathy/Kathy volunteers gave me a thorough scrubbing – wow it felt good! Then Mom took me to the ophthalmologist, and it turns out I have totally dry eyes. Good eye drops are helping me a lot. Friday was another big health day… I had nine really rotten teeth removed and a cyst too. Sure, I have a little emphysema but who doesn’t? — and I take a tiny pill (wrapped in good stuff!) so I’m good-to-go! Pampering is definitely in store cuz while I was at the vet, Eileen the groomer happened by. She got REALLY excited at the thought of coiffing my silky hair in about 7 weeks. I have to say – I never imagined I’d feel such love!
SCARLETT
Born: 01/01/2016
To LDR: 01/07/2025
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 MARGARET THE CAT — Mom says I love her a bit TOO much! Huh??? 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 lots of brothers and sisters that love me. AND… I can jump!!! My special superpower is scaring the others from the couch, the ottoman, the bed – any place high. Silly dogs – wandering around not looking – till I rain down some obnoxious barkedy-bark! Hey, don’t judge… most of my bros and sistas 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!
CHARLIE
Born: Unknown
To LDR: 05/29/2023
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
BESSIE
Born: ~7/30/2014
To LDR: 8/28/2024
