Mila, the Rescued Rollers Golden Retriever puppy, celebrated her first birthday. This is a pretty big deal for Rescued Rollers considering the vets who diagnosed Mila with hydrocephalus were skeptical that she would live a year. To celebrate the success and to say “thank you” to all the good people who support Rescued Rollers, we held a birthday bash. Borrowing … Continue reading →
Training a blind dog takes some time and attention, just like training a seeing dog does. However, there are some tricks you can use to help make the process go smoothly. Blind dogs can’t see. That’s the biggest thing you have to remember. They can hear and smell just fine, so you’ll want to capitalize on those senses during your … Continue reading →
Blindness in dogs can be caused by many reasons: accidents, disease, and genetics. Genetics play a factor when you look at hereditary characteristics. Inherited characteristics can be good and desired: strength, agility, and coloring. The American Kennel Club defines breed specifics that are inherited in puppies from their parents. Read more here. This is the process that allows us to … Continue reading →
A Poem to My Foster Dog I am the bridge,between what was and what can be.I am the pathway to a new life. I am made of mush,because my heart melted when I saw you,matted, sore, limping, depressed,Lonely, unwanted, afraid of love. For one little time you are mine,I will feed you with my own hand.I will love you with … Continue reading →
So many people have asked us for t-shirts with the Rescued Rollers logo that we had to pursue a way to make that happen. If you’re looking to show your support by wearing a t-shirt with the Rescued Rollers logo or #TeamMila, we have the solution for you. Click here to begin shopping. We’ve created an assortment of products … Continue reading →
syndicated article originally published in the Ashland Times Gazette 8/7/2021 Local nonprofit has provided wheelchairs for hundreds of canines Zach Tuggle Bucyrus Telegraph-Forum GALION – John Lizotte comforted a 4-month-old golden retriever as she flailed about inside her wheelchair at Rescued Rollers. “Her name’s Mila,” he said as his pup pawed the grass. “It’s short of Milagro. It means ‘miracle’ in Spanish. She’s a miracle … Continue reading →
Published August 2, 2021 BUCYRUS — The Community Foundation for Crawford County raised more than $25,000 total in its two-day, #CrawfordForGood online fundraising event. The goal was to assist any local nonprofits who chose to participate. The Foundation provided the fundraising platform, and any nonprofit could register and use the site at no cost to them. In addition, the Foundation … Continue reading →
Originally published in the Bucyrus Telegraph-Forum on July 27, 2021. GALION – John Lizotte comforted a 4-month-old golden retriever as she flailed about inside her wheelchair at Rescued Rollers. “Her name’s Mila,” he said as his pup pawed the grass. “It’s short of Milagro. It means ‘miracle’ in Spanish. She’s a miracle dog.” The puppy is one of hundreds Lizotte has helped across North America, … Continue reading →
Potcake pup Roxie came to Rescued Rollers on the Potcake Express. She’s from the Bahamas and started life as a street dog with lots and lots of medical issues to overcome. She had mange, lost a leg, and was quite underweight when she was first rescued. Look at the progress this timid girl has made. 10 03 2020 More progress … Continue reading →
Beautiful warrior Xena came to Rescued Rollers from the Bahamas via the Potcake Express. She had a rough start in life as a street dog with only three legs, but life is going from rags to riches for this little girl! 09 29 2020 XENA will have her media debut this evening! We’re excited to be talking with Good News … Continue reading →
