Rescue Dog Cody plays Santa

Cody a rescue dog wishes everyone and in particular all the rescue dogs and those waiting in shelters to be rescued, a very happy Christmas and a very lucky 2010.

Read more about Cody's and his luck here.

Miniature Jack Russell breakfasting in Greville Street, Prahran

This elderly Jack Russell greets friends every morning from a sunny Prahran cafe. He sits in the leafy courtyard; often on his own chair - the concrete can be cold even on a sunny morning.

His anxious look is because he has to wait while the bill is paid. It happens this way every day but still it is an anxious time for a miniature Jack Russell to be left alone. He wasn't keen to be photographed either. I think he is telling me that.

Rescue Dogs Melbourne, San Francisco

I have had a lovely e-mail from Linda in San Francisco regarding their Rescue Dog Scheme. This is what she says,

‘Two of our GREAT friends and WONDERFUL volunteers, Mat and Anna, are
moving to Australia next year...... our loss will be YOUR gain....
they are amazing dog people who do So very much for rescue!

Best wishes to you and ALL the dogs of Melbourne!

linda beenau
wonder dog rescue
http://www.wonderdogrescue.org

Check out their web site - they are doing wonderful work. This is what Linda told me.

'Wonder Dog Rescue is a group of volunteers committed to rescue, rehabilitate
and re-home dogs at risk of euthanasia because of shelter overcrowding, age,
and special needs. We are always looking for volunteers to foster
dogs, transport,
or help at our adoption fairs. We encourage you to join us and becomepart of the solution.'

After getting this e-mail I thought I would visit the rescue dog, Cody, who I first featured on this blog in December 2007.

Read his story here.
As you can see from the photos he is still looking good although he is now a few years older.

He came from the Melbourne Save-a-dog-scheme http://www.saveadog.org.au/

You may like to share a rescue dog story with us. It is always heart warming to read good-outcome stories.

Jack Russell X Pug and a Corgi X Staffordshire Terrier

Get to know Sassy’s boys.

Maxwell is a Jack Russell Pug cross commonly called JUG and Mateuz is a Corgi Staffy cross and called Corfy for short.

Sassy says these two beautiful dogs were intentionally cross bred. They are great looking guys.

She has trained her de-sexed male dogs to live by routine and to fit the routine into her life. She is the leader of the pack. They get up in the morning and head outdoors for fresh air and healthy exercise. She believes it is essential for them to work off their energy before she leaves them and heads off to work.

It is the same at the end of the day they exercise again and then in the weekends they all go for a longer time out doors. This is what she writes ….

“As for our lives here in town, well we live in Windsor just near the hustle and bustle of Chapel St and all its noises, smells and sounds. We have great parks nearby and many 4 legged mates. Most of the local traders know my dogs, and will happily let us eat or shop in their store with them in my company. I feel so lucky to have the accommodation that suits my dogs, two glorious personalities that bring me so much joy and a network of friends and dogs that we have made.”

They're great mates and not only do they sleep together but they eat from the same bowl. Now that is friendship.

Jack Russell X and Spaniel hang out together

I photographed these dogs at one of my favourite dog-hang-outs.

There are always dogs here killing time and hoping for a pat and a bit of a chat.

The brown and white perky one is called Winnie and I’m told she is a Jack Russell X. I can believe that. She is full of energy and mischief . The Spaniel, Maddy, is shy and more retiring.

They are always together and if you see them try to push past the in-your-face Jack Russell X and give the gentle Spaniel a pat. They are both very loveable.

Jack Russell crossed with other breeds

When I wrote about the Whippet/ Jack Russell cross in my last blog I was reminded of the wonderful dogs I have written about that have been Jack Russell crosses. A cross with a Jack Russell is a good cross. If you want proof have a look at these dogs.

Olivia is a Daschund/Jack Russell X – SEE HER STORY HERE

Rex a Pomeranian/ Jack Russell cross is old now - you can see his grey hair. READ HIS STORY HERE

Leopold is a Maltese/Jack Russell cross. He spends some of his time outside his owners shop smiling at the passers-by. FIND OUT LEOPOLDS HISTORY HERE

This Jack Russell X stopped off in Elwood. He is bursting with energy. His owners are sure of the cross . SEE MORE HERE

It surprises me that they are so different and many of them don't look anything like a Jack Russell.

I'd be very interested if anyone knows any crosses with a Jack Russell that have turned out well.

Let me know and we can share what we know.

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Whippet and Jack Russell X

River

I have researched this little dog see this blog. I tried to get a photo of him from inside the Beauty Salon but he refused to co-operate. He is obviously camera shy and likes to be behind glass.

His name is River. Partly from River Phoenix but more because his owner likes the way rivers flow and move and thought it was a good name for him. He is a mixture between a Whippet and a Jack Russell.

I look out for him now when I am passing. When the sun is shining on the couch he is in his place along the back of it.

Out running with a cyclist

Olivia is a Daschund and Jack Russell cross and everyday she trots beside her Mum’s bike as they set off to the park in Brunswick. She’s often out in front and looks as if she is pulling the bike.

She’s eleven years old and her Mum says she is very fit because she gets so much exercise. She’s full of life and is interested in everything around her. She used to have a running mate but her friend died last year so she now trots off alone.

Leopold the Maltese/Jack Russell cross

Leopold at Work

It’s late summer here in Melbourne but over the last week the weather turned cold and we had some rain.

The day I saw Leopold was a day to get out the wet weather gear. Leopold was sitting outside his owner’s shop, Arbor Redux, dressed in his oil skin coat for the cold and the wet day.

He is so cute he was stopping the passing foot traffic.

Leopold is a 15 monh old Jack Russell/ Maltese X. His ‘Mum’ Greta owns Shop 12 Sparta Place, which is at 459 Sydney Road, Brunswick. It's a charming shop that sells creative local and imported designer jewelry at very affordable prices.

Leopold is not a designer dog. Greta said she wanted a “a mongrelly-looking dog” . For a while she searched through dog shelters but didn’t find a dog that actually ‘spoke’ to her.

One day she saw a picture of Leopold on Trading Post and knew he was the dog she wanted. Leopold is the runt and not as fluffy as the other Maltese/Jack Russell pups in the litter but he was just what Greta was looking for.

Every day is not a work day for Leopold. Some days he stays home with the other resident dog at his house. Greta’s house-mate has an eight year old Staffy X who is very patient with the younger and more playful Leopold.

I’m sure when he’s at work, in the front of the shop, he draws the crowd and he is very happy to pose for photos.

If you are passing Sparta Place at 459 Sydney Street turn in there and see if you can see him taking the sun or watching from the people as they come into the shop.

It's very easy to nod off for a little nap when the sun's out.

Dogs spending time at the supermarket

I had other ideas for this post but then I saw this little darling waiting eagerly beside the trolleys at my local super market. I’m sure he’s a young bull terrier. Is a brindle bull terrier rare? I’ve only seen black and brown.

When I came out he was still there but he had become more relaxed about the wait. He’s almost asleep on his feet.

If you’re not tied to the trolleys the next best thing is an advertising sign.

Rescue Dog - Botanical Gardens, Melbourne

I introduced you to Cody as a rescue dog in the post I wrote on the 22nd of December 2007 . I met him again in the Botanical Gardens café. He walks there once a week and finishes off with an ice cream.

(Above) You can see how eager he is for the ice cream to be purchased and brought to him!

His flavour is vanilla but if anyone else has any left he'll lick down any flavour.

Cody has come a long way since he was a resident in a cage at Safe-A-Dog scheme.

Jack Russell dogs and energy

Elwood dog – Jack Russell X

This charming little Jack Russell X briefly stopped to take coffee in Elwood. He had walked/run come from Caulfied, hit the beach and had stopped for a breather and a few hurried laps of water.

He was anxious to get going again and wasn’t interested in posing for a photo. In his view there wasn’t time. He was supposed to be home to meet the children from school and time was racing on. He was everything they say about the Jack Russell breed - a bundle of energy and so cute. We all wanted to hug him but he was having none of that. He had things to do……

Jack Russell/ Pomeranian X coping with old age

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I fell in love with Rex when I saw him wandering slowly along the footpath. My mind flashed back to another time when my dog Goldie was near the end of her life. Every evening she and I made our way slowly along the streets where she had once bounced and played.

Seventeen year old Rex follows his owner who shows the same patience I did.

You need time and the ability to stop and gaze and to wait when you walk such an old dog. Waiting is a big part of it.

Rex is a Jack Russell /Pomeranian X and has a funny sort of bent tail which I understand is part of the Pomeranian side. He’s partially blind and deaf and is a little nervous if any thing happens too quickly. He jumped when I came up and wasn’t sure where to look.

He was eager to head for home and waited anxiously while his owner and I talked. . He didn’t really want his photo taken and didn’t quite realize he should be looking at the camera or at me. He was pointed to home and as soon as he could, he started off again, wagged his funny bent tail and he walked his nose right out of the photo.

Happy 2008, Rex.