RAQUEL WYNN ROCKS!

just a reminder -

tune into Rachael's show "wynn with dogs" on www.petliferadio.com and learn how to win with dogs!

spread the word!

DOGS ARE AMAZING

Everyone must go to this video. It is one of the most courageous acts I have ever witnessed.......DOG SAVES DOG FROM FREEWAY!

BAD DOG! BAD DOG!

What happens to naughty dogs at PONDER COVE?? Just Kidding!!! This is just our buddy Mack checking out his big dogs in his barn. His mom and dad just can't get him to "utter" the words COW! Mack will soon be featured in our upcoming on-line calendar. When it is ready for download we will spread the news.

Little Pearls

When first coming to North Carolina Gary and I were fortunate to attend our first fund raiser supporting a wonderful non-profit organization called LITTLE PEARLS. We were so impressed with the quality of these tiny films with so much impact that we sent copies to lots of friends in an effort to support this organization. One of their new "Little Pearls" centers on what precious canines can teach us. Enjoy and read more about Little Pearls and meet Katie and Gracie .http://www.littlepearls.org/katieandmitch.html

SABA and DEER on YOU TUBE

Well, don't say we don't get our share of celebrities. You won't even believe this video. This is the infamous Saba who has caused quite a stir on YOU TUBE....Click here and you will know why.

BLUE EYED BABES

Meet Alex and Maya...two local lovelies hailing from Yancey County. Their proud owners Steve and Jose can't get enough of these two and I just had to share this pic as they stare lovingly into their Pops camera.

PONDER COVE RESCUE NEWS JUST IN

Another great rescue story from our guests Jeanie and Stan. "We are SO delighted to report that our pack has recently grown to three schnauzers. Amy and Zelda--our two seven-year-olds who came to see you twice in recent years-- have a new little brother that we literally picked up on the highway along the Florida Gulf Coast. His owner subsequently gave him to us because he was no longer able to care for him in a way that he thought the little dog deserved. He is five years old and adorable! We so love Ponder Cove and think you guys are great."

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SPENCER, DAWG

Nancy Tracy, Owner

Spencer, star of stage, screen and Las Vegas recently finished his tour as Harry Pupper. Sold out audiences across the land were left spellbound with his amazing wizardry. POOF...your a dog bone.

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SWEETIE
Bret Marquis, Owner

Her future is so bright she had to wear shades.

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Maizey Grace, LAB

Karen and Meredith Hall, Owners

My name is Maizey Grace and my humans caught me in the middle of one of my beauty treatments! A girl has to work hard to maintain her looks you know! A Southern lady tries not to let her secrets out but I was ambushed! I am another LFS dog. I am originally from the great state of Texas and was brought to Georgia as a Christmas gift. While my original family loved me, my parents both worked full time and crated me for 12-15 hours a day! That does not make for a happy puppy! Fortunately they found Labrador Friends of the South and asked them to find me a new forever home! My first and only adoption event was on a cold,sleety Saturday in February of 2006. I was under the table when a sweet young girl named Meredith found me. Her first Labrador Grover had passed away after ten years with her and she was looking for a new friend! We fell in love with each other immediately! Her Mom saw the love and gave in pretty easily! I joined Meredith, Divot her brother dog and her two cats Uba and Peaches! I was so happy and while I had some bad moments--what's a girl to say? I have now settled in and also have another brother Hank the Tank --another LFS friend! I am living proof that blonds really do have more fun!!!

Love, Maizey Grace and Meredith

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Nick, Golden Retriever/Yellow Lab mix

Scott and KellyAnn Madsen

Hi! My name is Nick and I'm a Golden Retriever/Yellow Lab mix.I was wandering through the woods on Christmas Eve morning in 2005 and I stumbled across a yard that had another Lab in it! I was really sick, very hungry, and weighed very little. Since we don't know when my birthday is, the vet says that I'm about 3 1/2 years old. After my now parents tried desperately to find my home, they decided that the best home for me was with them! I'm so happy to have a brother, a Black Lab, who always wants to play and we keep each company. Some of my best friends are from Labrador Friends of the South. I'm very laid back and love to watch the clouds go often picturing them of yummy dog treats. I love doggie ice cream, swimming, camping, chasing flies, and sleeping (that's actually what I do best). My parents always say how lucky I am that I found them, but I think the joke's on them, they are so lucky to have me.

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Sam-Sam. Lab Tina Peters, Owner

Sam-Sam was adopted from Labrador Friends of the South (LFS) and is the brother to Sierra. Sam goes everywhere with his mom and sister. He loves to swim, play fetch, go for rides. He is very loving and loves to snuggle. Where ever you are he will be at your feet. He thinks that he is still a small puppy and loves to be in your lap. At bed time you can bet after his tummy rub and kisses he will keep your feet warm. Thanks to the assistance of LFS our family is complete and I would recommend anyone wanting a loving lab to contact them.

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Cerys ( pronounced Kerris), Lab Mix
Kiki and Phil Jones, owner

Cerys is the Welsh word for love. We went to a Labradorfriends meeting on 15th Dec 2007. They had a 'Box of puppies done up with Christmas tape' and were hoping to find homes for them. They had named them after Santa's reindeer. Cerys was then called Cupid and was the smallest. She was wrapped up in a little blanket and despite that was shivering all over. She was about 12 pounds in weight and beautiful, but very, very frightened. We had not thought of adopting a dog before that day but our hearts melted when we saw her. She was described as a Lab mix and people are still amazed when they see her for the first time as they expect her to be bigger.

She now weighs about 26 pounds at 11 months and is like a mini-lab (as a friend called her) perfectly proportioned and a wonderful honey colour. As she grew it was obvious that she was quite a nervous dog who still tries to run the other way when we get close to storm drains, but she was probably wild for a time with her family, so who knows what happened to her. She has changed our lives, but for the better..We have had nothing but support from Labfriends in the early teething stages when she was so terrified of everything, the dishwasher, the car, the friendly baby rabbit in the garden. You name it and she was terrified initially. With patience and few cross words she has settled into her new life and made ours richer. We think she has 'Star quality' but that will have to be left to your good judgement

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COBY, PUG, MOLLY, BASSET

Jessica L. Ewert, Owner

Coby’s Bio as told by Coby:
I used to have a little girlfriend who passed away from a heat stroke a couple weeks before her 4th birthday. It was real hot outside and mom and dad were on vacation and the kids that were watching us took us for a walk, I got tired and stopped. The sweet kids put me under the shade while Casey (my girlfriend) wanted to make them happy so she kept going. They brought her home and brought me some water. That was the best. Life was looking good once the water got there then after a while I noticed that Casey was gone and wasn' t coming back. Mom and dad tried all they could but it did look good. So now it is me a cat and Molly.

Molly was brought home in a Hush Puppy shoe box for her new Daddy. Around Christmas her Daddy passed away in a car accident and her Mom wanted to pass her on to a loving family that could give her the love and attention she needed. Turns out that was my Dad, so now I am living with a long eared drooling pupper that has the longest body and shortest legs I have ever seen! She is great when she is sleeping which is nota s much as me but it is still great. As you can see in the picture I have learned how to make my size dominate her!

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REECE, CHOCOLATE LAB/PIT

Angela Jergler.

I do some volunteer work here and there for Labrador Friends of the South and even tried fostering once. This one time fostering led to Reece. Reece is a 1 year old Chocolate Lab/Pit bull mix (Pitador) that I adopted from Labrador Friends on August 14, 2007. I think this foster failure thing happens to every foster parent at least once! Reece has come a long way since I adopted him. He was found by a LFS friend by the side of a road, emaciated and infested with ticks and fleas. He hasn't stopped eating since! I cannot get over how much of an attention hog Reece is. He is always looking for love and always wanting to be right under foot (which I know is a trait for both breeds). I really noticed how much Reece wants attention from everyone so tested him in my Therapy Dog organization that I am a member in with my other Lab. So, on April 19, 2008, at only 1 year and one month old, Reece became a Therapy Dog with Happy Tails Pet Assisted Therapy! He goes on visits with children in hospitals and behavioral facilities, drug rehab patients and psychiatric patients, and educates the public on being around dogs and how to treat them, and just offers his love to everyone! It's such a rewarding activity for both of us.Reece is a very active, fun, and all-around happy dog. He loves his big brother, Bennie, and every person and dog he comes in contact with. I am so happy to have Reece as a part of my life and know that he will bring me, and many other people, joy for many years to come!

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Casey - Rhodesian Ridgeback-German Shepherd Mix
Buddy - Chocolate Lab Mix
Darren & Tara Gladieux - Owners

This is Casey and Buddy. Both are rescue dogs and have the biggest hearts. Casey is the more "serious" one and loves to play tug. She is so graceful and absolutely beautiful when she runs. Buddy is the "goofy" one and will do anything to play a game of catch outside. He is also the "snuggler" of the family. Both dogs are perfect for each other and have given us hours of entertainment. They have been such a joy in our lives!

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Shala, Siberian Husky

Owners-Phillip & Brandy Jones

Shala was rescued at the age of 4 from the Charlotte Animal Shelter in August of 2001. It was love at first sight and I couldn't wait to take her home. My beagle, Lacy, wasn't so sure of her new playmate, since she was three times her size. Eventually Shala became the protective big sister and we adopted 2 more dogs. Lacy and Chase have been to Ponder Cove twice and they LOVE it. Shala had to stay at Grandma's house with her brother because we didn't want any problems with the resident cat. She would have loved the mountains. We hiked a lot together before her hips wouldn't allow her to go with me anymore. She passed away suddenly from cancer in June of '08 and we miss her terribly. She loved her daddy and they would "woo woo" back and forth to each other. Eating was her favorite pastime and she never missed a meal. She was a therapy dog and visited nursing homes and the Ronald Mcdonald House. She walked in Christmas parades with the husky rescue and all the kids would ask if she was a "Snow Dog". Shala never met a stranger and we were lucky to have been a part of her life.

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Dylan, Rescue
Megan Reynolds, Owner

This is Dylan, our first-born. He was rescued at about one-year's of age and we have no idea how anyone let him go. He was full of energy, but so well-behaved. He loves all people, especially children when he can give them kisses. His most favorite thing to do is chase tennis balls - which he will do until he can hardly stand any longer. Running, walking, hiking, and swimming also top his list of great plans. This picture was taken during a rare snow in Atlanta. It was his first time to see the white stuff and he had a blast, running in circles, trying to eat it, and catching snowballs that would just melt away.

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RITZ. Chi Pom
Colleen Keyes, Owner

Meet, the queen of the house. She is a rescue and at 8 lbs., she packs a lot of personality into a small frame. Her favorite activity - chasing the 12 cats we have (though she never catches or hurts them). Ritzi will be making her 2nd trip to Ponder Cove this fall!

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FRITZ RUDI, Miniature Schnauzer

Kathryn Miller, Owner

Woof, woof everyone, Fritz here. Mama took this picture of me last year when I was just a young puppy. I pulled the toilet paper all the way from the bathroom, through the hall and into the den. Mama called it Schnauzer Shenanigans. After she got it all cleaned up I ran back into the bathroom to do it all again becasue it was so much fun! But the roll was empty. I've grown up a lot since then, but I still just wanna have fun! I like to take Obedience Classes - I have my Canine Good Citizenship certificate, I like long walks anywhere, I like to play in the ocean and on the beach in South Carolina, I like to go to doggy daycamp once a week and play with all the other dogs. I like to go anywhere my mama will take me! My favorite toy is Rope-A-Dope and I like to play tug of war with it. I like to play fetch with all my other toys.

Love & Licks,

FR