The Magnificent Seven (or the Kerry Summer in Strange Times)
One of our magnificent seven Kerry Blue Terrier Rescues this summer!
It must the the Kerry Summer in Strange Times!
During the summer most are vacationing, traveling or doing things at leisure. However, due to the pandemic, this past summer was different. Many had to put vacation as well as travel plans on hold. However, like some, The Kerry Blue Terrier Foundation kept pressing on. This past summer, the Kerry Blue Terrier Foundation was quite busy with seven absolutely adorable kerries.
Here is how our summer unfolded. The foundation was notified by a family member that a Kerry breeder had recently passed away. Arrangements had to be made to obtain the dogs left behind. After numerous emails, phone calls and texts, the foundation received three dogs, Muffet aged 10, Darcy aged 9 and Bond, aged 4.
Sounds easy, right? Nothing could be more wrong. These babies were located in Indiana, sight unseen, medical history questionable, personalities unknown. With much networking, a Kerry enthusiast was able to secure pictures and perform quick personality assessments. Next step-transportation, vetting, evaluation and placement. A few days later a former rescue coordinator emailed with an alert about a Kerry in the shelter in Illinois.
The process began over again. This time, medical information and personality assessments were available. The number of dogs needing transport rose to 4. Fortunately, the same Kerry advocate had an application on file with the Kbtf and met the criteria to adopt Muffet- one of the Indiana 3.
Then something really fantastic happened. Transportation was set up to move the two remaining Indiana kerries and the Illinois Kerry to Savannah Georgia. And then along came Grizz, yet another Kerry who needed to find a new home who also lived in Georgia. For those counting, we’re at 4. As always, our rescue team started with applications on file. Reviewing applications for these dogs was also a tedious process. The pandemic has reeked havoc on many, causing several long time Kerry owners to relinquish their beloved Kerry to the foundation. Medical records and personality were known. Are you still counting? Yes number 6. If you thought that was all, you are wrong again. Another untimely death of a Kerry owner/ breeder left Violet without a home. George Hanna, President of the KBTF, was scheduled for a business trip in Brick, New Jersey. George personally transported each rescue to their adoptive families on his trip north, communicating en route with each family.
Here is the breakdown of what has transpired since July 1st in the Kerry Blue Terrier Foundation, less one photo:
Meet the “Magnificent 7,” - only photos on 6.
And no, the story doesn’t end with Yul Brenner riding off into the sunset.
Muffet - Indiana 3 - KBTF Medical Expenses $560 - Forever home - Illinois
Darcy - Indiana 3 - KBTF Medical Expenses $1000 - Forever home- Massachusetts
Bond, now Archie - KBTF Medical Expenses $1200 - Forever home - Massachusetts
Kirby - Illinois - Shelter covered Medical Expenses - Forever home - New York
Grizz - Georgia - KBTF Medical Expenses $600 - Forever home - Washington D.C.
Indy - Texas - KBTF Medical Expenses $500 - Forever home - Texas
Violet under evaluation in Michigan. Picture not available
Often times things happen in rescue rather quickly and all involved have to act quickly. The foundation managed to move six of the seven dogs in a matter of weeks. Hours and hours of strategic planning involved picking up from Indiana and and Illinois, evaluations and observations completed, home checks performed, and appropriate forever homes found. Tons and tons of talent and time donated by our volunteers. That is why you don’t always see posts of all dogs rescued. When it is determined that your home is the best fit, you will receive a call, text or email.
The foundation swings into action to get rescued dogs into their forever homes as quickly as possible. A swift process makes for less stress for an already traumatized dog. Rescuing a dog is not always easy, nor is it cheap. The foundation picks up the expenses for dental, spay/ neutering , medical procedures as well as transport. The foundation asks for a donation to adopt these dog. The donation is based on the age of the dog. The expenses to transport these dogs, vet and evaluated far exceeds the donations asked.
Would you please consider making a donation to the foundation so that work to rescue may continue? Any donation would be greatly appreciated. We could not have rescued the “ Magnificent Seven” without you. If you would like to be considered for a rescue Kerry blue terrier, please fill out an online application found at website www.kerryblues.info. in the “Adopt” section. The rescue team always goes to those applications on file first whenever a new Kerry comes in! Donation buttons below if you have the ability to help support the foundation.
Now that summer is over, who knows what this Fall will bring! Whatever it is, your rescue team will be ready to Kerry on!
Stephanie Moore