The Life of Strelka-Lelka

Strelka and I met up with Melissa and Thai on Thursday night.  We went to the East Atlanta Farmer's Market.  Strelka showed off her pirate outfit, though she decided the hat was not neccessary for the ensemble.  The lovely lady at Big Daddy Biscuits gave her a cookie and took her photo to post on Facebook later.  We ended up buying some delicious chedder/bacon biscuits.

 

Then we went back to Flat Iron for Soysage reubens and a beer.  Strelka crunched on her treats and watched all the new people walking buy.  She even met an adorable little baby that is also available for adoption.  I believe the puppy was part of the group called Southern Hope.  Let's hope baby and Strelka both get a home soon!

 

 

 

 

Tomorrow is the first annual Bully March in Atlanta!  I am super excited and so is Strelka.  We will attend the march together and then I will be at the Bully Rally without her later.  Hope to see you there!  And, as always, this little pirate is available for adoption and ready to go home with you!

 

 

 

Two Flyers to Choose from!

Virginia Holcombe was kind enough to make this flyer, and I love it!  Between this one and the one that Christy Thompkins-Freeland made, I know we will get this girl adopted soon.  Please e-mail me for the PDF or hard copies so that you can help me by hanging them up around your community.

Strelka in Oakhurst Village

Strelka and I met one of my friends for dinner in Oakhurst last night.  I took her to Taj Ma Hound for a baked cookie, shaped and decorated to look like a dancing skeleton.  She also got a new toy--like she really needs one more!

Then we went to Steinbecks.  I gave Strelka her new toy, but she was too interested in watching all the other people and dogs.  She wanted to meet everyone, but the first two dogs she met growled at her.  She was frightened, but a really nice man with a really big, curly-haired, well-behaved, ADORABLE pup came and sat with us.  She did not know if the dog would be friendly or not so she got a little defensive at first, but she realized he was not a foe and they quickly became friends.

After dinner, we went back to Taj Ma Hound for their Thursday night Ice Cream Social.  Krista gave us some free ice cream and encouragement.  The ice cream was layered to look like a candy corn.  We saved it for later, but Strelka loved it.  There were so many dogs at the social!  It was a little overwhelming for Strelka at first, but her curiosity got the best of her.  I kept her on a leash since there were all sorts of different doggie personality types in the room, but she still made friends.  She loved all the little daschunds most of all, but she also met a grey and white pit puppy she thought hung the moon. 

We met a nice man and his dog, Baulderdash, who looked so much like Brady, the pit bull mix that Strelka lived with when she was in foster for a month.  He was adorable and so sweet.  Strelka did not know what to think of him at first, but he was a gentle big ol' lug and how could you resist his persistent charm? 

In the end, we had a blast and learned so much.  Strelka is still growing up, and it is important that she is socialized a lot now while she is young, but it is also important that she feels safe.  She has been through so much already.  We took it slow, sat in the corner, and only stayed for about 20 minutes.  It was the perfect amount of time to have some fun, get some treats, and then head out.  She was able to rest, while the rest of us sat anxiously watching the vice presidential debates.  The life of a dog.

Do you want to adopt this girl and take her on brand new adventures?

Anyone Good at Making Flyers?

This is the current, boring flyer.  Is there someone out there that could make me one that is more attention-grabbing?  I would love the help. 

Exploring East Atlanta

Strelka's puppy side is finally coming out.  She loves playing with toys and getting attention.  She is not as docile as she once was, but she is a lot more eager to explore new places and meet people.  She is so incredibly loving and sweet.  I cannot resist those pleading eyes, and that happy tongue that hangs out of the side of her mouth when she is pleased. 

Today, we took a trip to the Park Pet Supply in East Atlanta.  The two women working there were really nice.  They were sweet with Strelka, and she loved them.  One of them said she had rescued and adopted out a girl that looked a lot like Strelka but larger.  She assured me that I would find this baby a home, and it felt so good to have the extra vote of confidence.  They handed her a bully stick that she could not resist.  In the end, we purchased the stick, a brand new Halloween toy, and some--try not to get too excited--poop bags!  We even earned some free treats as frequent shoppers.  The pet store has been kind enough to let us keep a flyer hanging up there.

Then we walked around East Atlanta, stopping at the cd store to listen to some Whitney Houston, before heading over to Joe's for an iced coffee.  They also let me hang her flyer up here.  We are lounging around on the patio together now, meeting new people from time to time.  She is loving her bully stick and is content to be in her favorite place--at my side.  It is amazing how bonded she becomes to people.  I have said it before, but I will say it again, someone is going to be so lucky to get this girl.  She will be smitten with them for life.  This is the kind of pup that thinks her owner can do not wrong and wants nothing more than to please them.  I am looking for someone who will feel the same way about her.

I couldn't get any pictures of Strelka in EAV because my camera, conveniently, ran out of batteries.  This is a picture of Strelka hanging out with one of her biggest fans and past foster caregivers, Jasmin Butler.

How Can You Resist Those Eyes?

 

Just sayin'.

One Month

It has been a little over a month since I found Strelka and Belka in my driveway.  Unfortunately, Strelka still does not have a loving family.  She is still waiting on the person who will take her in, give her security, toss her a toy from time to time.  She has so much to offer.  Lifetime loyalty and friendship being at the top of the list.

Please consider helping me by hanging up a new flyer in independent pet stores, coffee shops, bars, dog parks, anywhere you can think of.  Of course, ask permission.  We really need to get this girl settled and the best way to do that is to spread her name far and wide.  Please help!  It will take a lot of people to save this dogs life, but I know we can do it together.

Please e-mail me at mckelvey.laura731@gmail, and I will e-mail you the PDF or I can print it up and give it/send it to you.

A Visit With Strelka

I went to Strelka's foster home for a visit yesterday.  She was so happy.  She would even "smile" in the beginning, when she was really excited.  We took her out to play with three other dogs.  She had a blast romping around and wrestling with dogs much larger than herself.  She is still so small!

Strelka was soon exhausted so her and Brady went back home to watch movies and receive lots of petting and attention.  She was completely chill and relaxed, just happy to be livin' her life.  She is really a very easygoing pup and someone is going to be very lucky to bring this girl into their family.

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(770)374-1338

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Strelka is Making New Friends Every Day

Strelka is approaching a new horse at the farm with curiosity.  She has met all types of animals now!  The world is so exciting.  She would love to have a family to share it all with.

Strelka is lucky to have two wonderful women helping to raise her up right.  Here she is learning how to get a human to give her a treat with her mentor and fellow pit bull, Brady.

Strelka sits and the treat comes!

Strelka has learned a lot in a few short weeks, and she has met a lot of new friends.  The only thing she is missing now is a loving and permanent family.  Do you have some room in your home for this sweet girl?  Just a few weeks ago, she could barely move from exhaustion and starvation and now she is healthy, happy, and in love with life!  It makes me feel inspired!

Laura McKelvey
mckelvey.laura731@gmail.com
(770)374-1338

Spay Day!

 

Strelka recovered quickly from her spay.  She was pretty pitiful when I put her in foster mom's car after being spayed at PAWS Atlanta, but now she is back to her adorable and fun-loving self.  She also got some booster shots and a microchip while she was knocked out!  This puppy is officially ready for ADOPTION.