The American Dog Rescue Show
In January, we loaded up the Jeep with our two foster-dogs, Bilbo and Rita, down to the Pomona County Fairplex, to join their Queen’s Best Stumpy Dog Rescue brothers & sisters in the All American Rescue Dog Show. The show just aired on the Hallmark Channel this past weekend!
We had to get up early to prep the dogs and get dressed, drive about an hour from the hotel to the event, and ready to go at 8AM. With heavy rains in January, and coming from the Queen’s Best Stumpy Dog Ranch area in the hills, we got there super late and in a downpour which wasn’t good for the dogs recent baths and brushes. We got there as the long-haired Afghan dogs were finishing their rounds and the corgi’s herding instincts kicked in. The producers gave all of the dogs new, fancy leashes, collars and harnesses and we had dog and people stylists. We were ushered into the show room and given the instruction to trot in to our spots. All of the corgis got their own walkarounds, including cheers from the audience. Bilbo was pushed to the back of the line and he enjoyed his run around the field, nipping at my heels.
Bilbo was selected in the top 5 for Corgis, but Georgie won the top spot to progress forward in the Short and Sweet category at the Hallmark Channel American Rescue Dog Show. These kiddos proved they have so much more to offer after being surrendered and given up by their families. I'm so proud of Susan and QBSDR being featured and being awarded $5K for the dogs. And I'm thankful that the camera was focused down to the dogs. 🐕🏆
After the round, we were escorted back stage to the winner’s circle. They asked us to hold up the dogs so I unbuckled Bilbo and held him up… where he promptly pooped from being in the position. The stylists came to clean it up! After getting up so early, rushing around, and not eating my brain stopped working and I bombed the interview. Thank God they didn’t use any of the footage.
Georgie!
Georgie arrived to the rescue when he was 11.5 years old surrendered by his owner. Pogi passed on around 10 and had the same golden red coat as Georgie. When the rescue and Susan started working with Georgie, he was obese, had arthritis in his back, narrowed disc space, bone spurs, and hips in poor condition. He had a very large (benign) mass that had to be removed from his booty area and another behind his ear. He’s come so far and is so happy, it’s amazing to think how he’s flourished. Dogs can do so much more given the right guidance and chance. We’re so proud of him and all of the dogs, and even happier that they donated to the rescue and promoted QBSDR.
Donate! Money goes to food, supplies, supporting the non-profit, and all of the dog’s medical expenses. (donate on Facebook)
Queen’s Best Etsy Channel (a portion goes to the rescue)
Promote adoption from dog rescues.
consider fostering, or supporting fosters!
