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When Lucy arrived at Johnsons Sanctuary at the end of June, she was despondent. Lucy had lost her father, who adopted her as a puppy over 10 years ago. The two of them lived on a farm in a beautiful valley in Pennsylvani...

","url":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/lucky-lucy","title":"Lucky Lucy","summary":"When Lucy arrived at Johnsons Sanctuary at the end of June, she was despondent. Lucy had lost her father, who adopted her as a puppy over 10 years ago. The two of them lived on a farm in a beautiful valley in Pennsylvani...","date_modified":"2021-10-25T22:01:30Z"},{"id":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/sweet-dreams-sweet-seniors","html_content":"

Lucy visited our vet for a thorough check-up, and although she has a few ailments that are typical for an 11 year old, by and large she’s in very good health! She has a degenerative condition in her left eye, it’s shrink...

","url":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/sweet-dreams-sweet-seniors","title":"Lucy’s Well Baby Check-up","summary":"Lucy visited our vet for a thorough check-up, and although she has a few ailments that are typical for an 11 year old, by and large she’s in very good health! She has a degenerative condition in her left eye, it’s shrink...","date_modified":"2021-07-25T22:21:01Z"},{"id":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/whats-up-dave","html_content":"

Seven months ago, Dave was scheduled to be euthanized. But luckily, he made it to Johnson's Sanctuary instead. And in the past seven months, I've only gotten two kisses from him, and those were really accidents. So I've ...

","url":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/whats-up-dave","title":"What's up, Dave?","summary":"Seven months ago, Dave was scheduled to be euthanized. But luckily, he made it to Johnson's Sanctuary instead. And in the past seven months, I've only gotten two kisses from him, and those were really accidents. So I've ...","date_modified":"2021-07-22T02:58:18Z"},{"id":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/lucy-likes-it","html_content":"

Lucy is still just settling in. But she's begun to find some things she likes about being at Johnson's Sanctuary. At first, she wouldn't eat, but now she enjoys my cooking, and especially the chicken jerky. She likes to ...

","url":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/lucy-likes-it","title":"Lucy Likes It","summary":"Lucy is still just settling in. But she's begun to find some things she likes about being at Johnson's Sanctuary. At first, she wouldn't eat, but now she enjoys my cooking, and especially the chicken jerky. She likes to ...","date_modified":"2021-07-21T04:04:55Z"},{"id":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/chicken-jerky","html_content":"

I haven’t eaten a chicken in over 30 years. But I have discovered a newfound joy for preparing chicken jerky for the dogs. It’s hands down a favorite treat. But the lowest price I’ve found is 55¢ an ounce, and we go thro...

","url":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/chicken-jerky","title":"Chicken Jerky","summary":"I haven’t eaten a chicken in over 30 years. But I have discovered a newfound joy for preparing chicken jerky for the dogs. It’s hands down a favorite treat. But the lowest price I’ve found is 55¢ an ounce, and we go thro...","date_modified":"2021-07-19T04:22:15Z"},{"id":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/i%E2%80%99m-cute-too","html_content":"

Poppy is a little tired of everyone falling in love with Mr Bug. Poppy is cute and funny too! Every bit as deserving of attention and praise. It’s hard living in the shadow of a dog like Bug who is larger than life. Poor...

","url":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/i%E2%80%99m-cute-too","title":"I’m Cute Too","summary":"Poppy is a little tired of everyone falling in love with Mr Bug. Poppy is cute and funny too! Every bit as deserving of attention and praise. It’s hard living in the shadow of a dog like Bug who is larger than life. Poor...","date_modified":"2021-07-18T06:00:23Z"},{"id":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/poppys-diagnosis","html_content":"

Poppy has been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease. I hate to think of the suffering this has caused her. In this x-ray, you can see that there is virtually nothing separating her c5 & c6 vertebrae. The prognosis is...

","url":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/poppys-diagnosis","title":"Poppy's Diagnosis","summary":"Poppy has been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease. I hate to think of the suffering this has caused her. In this x-ray, you can see that there is virtually nothing separating her c5 & c6 vertebrae. The prognosis is...","date_modified":"2021-07-09T08:35:19Z"},{"id":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/welcome-lucy","html_content":"

This week we've welcomed Lucy. Lucy's dad passed away in May, and she is grieving. He adopted her as a 6 month old pup more than 10 years ago, and he's always been her whole world. Now he is gone and she's in a home that...

","url":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/welcome-lucy","title":"Welcome Lucy ","summary":"This week we've welcomed Lucy. Lucy's dad passed away in May, and she is grieving. He adopted her as a 6 month old pup more than 10 years ago, and he's always been her whole world. Now he is gone and she's in a home that...","date_modified":"2021-07-04T05:13:33Z"},{"id":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/mr-bug-loves-the-ladies-the-ladies-love-mr-bug","html_content":"

Mr Bug is a canine Hugh Hefner. He loves to have the girls next door over. (He does not like Dave, the handsome white shepherd.)

","url":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/mr-bug-loves-the-ladies-the-ladies-love-mr-bug","title":"Mr Bug Loves the Ladies & the Ladies Love Mr Bug!","summary":"Mr Bug is a canine Hugh Hefner. He loves to have the girls next door over. (He does not like Dave, the handsome white shepherd.) ","date_modified":"2021-06-02T01:46:26Z"},{"id":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/mr-bug-still-has-heartworm","html_content":"

Our dear sweet Mr Bug's follow up blood test for heartworm came back positive. There are still microfilariae in his system. The next step in his treatment is a two month course of Advantage Multi, which we hope will beat...

","url":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/mr-bug-still-has-heartworm","title":"Mr Bug still has heartworm","summary":"Our dear sweet Mr Bug's follow up blood test for heartworm came back positive. There are still microfilariae in his system. The next step in his treatment is a two month course of Advantage Multi, which we hope will beat...","date_modified":"2021-05-21T14:33:46Z"},{"id":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/awesome-dog-hospice-program","html_content":"

This week I crossed the path of an animal rescuer, who has started a dog hospice program in the Albany, NY area. I think this is wonderful and amazing and I admire KC Campbell's dedication to dogs in urgent situations.

","url":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/awesome-dog-hospice-program","title":"Awesome Dog Hospice Program","summary":"This week I crossed the path of an animal rescuer, who has started a dog hospice program in the Albany, NY area. I think this is wonderful and amazing and I admire KC Campbell's dedication to dogs in urgent situations.","date_modified":"2021-05-05T18:20:59Z"},{"id":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/mr-butterfly","html_content":"

When Mr Bug arrived in January, he was emaciated, his ribs were showing. His skin and coat were in terrible shape, his fur was falling out. At that time, I said that it was my hope to see Mr Bug transform like a butterfl...

","url":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/mr-butterfly","title":"Mr Butterfly","summary":"When Mr Bug arrived in January, he was emaciated, his ribs were showing. His skin and coat were in terrible shape, his fur was falling out. At that time, I said that it was my hope to see Mr Bug transform like a butterfl...","date_modified":"2021-05-02T02:07:38Z"},{"id":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/dog-party-yeah","html_content":"

Mr Bug: Great news Poppy! We're getting a birthday party!

","url":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/dog-party-yeah","title":"Dog Party! Yeah!","summary":"Mr Bug: Great news Poppy! We're getting a birthday party!","date_modified":"2021-04-19T22:05:40Z"},{"id":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/fosters-and-adopters-wanted","html_content":"

We are actively seeking other dog lovers to help us save more animals. Our dogs have had difficult pasts, and we aim to assure them a comfortable and secure retirement where they are well loved and cared for. Our process...

","url":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/fosters-and-adopters-wanted","title":"Fosters and Adopters Wanted","summary":"We are actively seeking other dog lovers to help us save more animals. Our dogs have had difficult pasts, and we aim to assure them a comfortable and secure retirement where they are well loved and cared for. Our process...","date_modified":"2021-04-16T15:27:40Z"},{"id":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/get-your-seeds-and-bulbs-right-now","html_content":"

It was reported back to me that many items in the Flower Power fundraiser were sold out! I am sorry for your frustration and disappointment, but items are being restocked now! Please check the site, and order soon: Johns...

","url":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/get-your-seeds-and-bulbs-right-now","title":"Get Your Seeds and Bulbs Right Now!","summary":"It was reported back to me that many items in the Flower Power fundraiser were sold out! I am sorry for your frustration and disappointment, but items are being restocked now! Please check the site, and order soon: Johns...","date_modified":"2021-04-15T22:31:55Z"},{"id":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/in-the-doghouse","html_content":"

Today I set up a wyze cam inside the doghouse. It's terrific!! This very second I'm watching Mr Bug and Poppy sleep. When they get up to change positions, I get an alert on my phone - motion detected! I can check on them...

","url":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/in-the-doghouse","title":"In the Doghouse","summary":"Today I set up a wyze cam inside the doghouse. It's terrific!! This very second I'm watching Mr Bug and Poppy sleep. When they get up to change positions, I get an alert on my phone - motion detected! I can check on them...","date_modified":"2021-04-13T00:00:53Z"},{"id":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/a-happy-couple","html_content":"

Poppy and Mr Bug hit it off right away! He is a super gentleman welcoming her into his home and sharing his treats and bones. Although he drew the line when she wanted to get into his bed. Likewise, she has been very res...

","url":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/a-happy-couple","title":"A Happy Couple!","summary":"Poppy and Mr Bug hit it off right away! He is a super gentleman welcoming her into his home and sharing his treats and bones. Although he drew the line when she wanted to get into his bed. Likewise, she has been very res...","date_modified":"2021-04-11T11:58:30Z"},{"id":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/i-think-shes-a-flower-not-a-fish","html_content":"

She's here, and she's wonderful! A shy girl, but she's already agreed to trust us. She totally gets along with Mr Bug, and she easily made friends with 2 of the ladies from next door (Friday & Mary Jane). I wrote on 3/20...

","url":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/i-think-shes-a-flower-not-a-fish","title":"I think she's a flower, not a fish","summary":"She's here, and she's wonderful! A shy girl, but she's already agreed to trust us. She totally gets along with Mr Bug, and she easily made friends with 2 of the ladies from next door (Friday & Mary Jane). I wrote on 3/20...","date_modified":"2021-04-10T21:44:12Z"},{"id":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/getting-ready-for-a-new-arrival","html_content":"

Dory arrives tomorrow night. We are very excited. In preparation, Mr Bug had the ladies from next door over for a social visit. He was a very gracious host, letting everyone gnaw on his bones. He was also a perfect gentl...

","url":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/getting-ready-for-a-new-arrival","title":"Getting Ready for a New Arrival","summary":"Dory arrives tomorrow night. We are very excited. In preparation, Mr Bug had the ladies from next door over for a social visit. He was a very gracious host, letting everyone gnaw on his bones. He was also a perfect gentl...","date_modified":"2021-04-08T21:32:16Z"},{"id":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/who-wants-a-good-boy","html_content":"

Mr Bug has gotten his third (final) heartworm treatment injection. It made him very sore. He had a tough day yesterday, but a quick visit with the vet who prescribed painkillers, and he's back to his cheerful self today....

","url":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/who-wants-a-good-boy","title":"Who Wants a Good Boy?","summary":"Mr Bug has gotten his third (final) heartworm treatment injection. It made him very sore. He had a tough day yesterday, but a quick visit with the vet who prescribed painkillers, and he's back to his cheerful self today....","date_modified":"2021-04-03T23:34:33Z"},{"id":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/your-order-helps-rescue-senior-dogs-from-life-or-death-situations","html_content":"

Please support our spring fundraiser JohnsonsSanctuary.fpfundraising.com

","url":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/your-order-helps-rescue-senior-dogs-from-life-or-death-situations","title":"Your Order Helps Rescue Senior Dogs from Life-or-Death Situations","summary":"Please support our spring fundraiser JohnsonsSanctuary.fpfundraising.com","date_modified":"2021-04-02T19:27:47Z"},{"id":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/only-the-best-vets-for-our-pups","html_content":"

We are extremely fortunate to be located 15 miles from an outstanding veterinary hospital. Our sanctuary dogs get the best possible care at Jeffersonville Animal Hospital (jeffersonvilleanimalhospitalny.com), as do our p...

","url":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/only-the-best-vets-for-our-pups","title":"Only the Best Vets for our Pups","summary":"We are extremely fortunate to be located 15 miles from an outstanding veterinary hospital. Our sanctuary dogs get the best possible care at Jeffersonville Animal Hospital (jeffersonvilleanimalhospitalny.com), as do our p...","date_modified":"2021-04-01T22:18:45Z"},{"id":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/daves-shave","html_content":"

Dave has received his last two heartworm treatment injections. He is doing very well! Next month, follow up bloodwork will tell us if all the nasty heartworms are dead. We are extremely hopeful for Dave's full recovery. ...

","url":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/daves-shave","title":"Dave's Shave","summary":"Dave has received his last two heartworm treatment injections. He is doing very well! Next month, follow up bloodwork will tell us if all the nasty heartworms are dead. We are extremely hopeful for Dave's full recovery. ...","date_modified":"2021-03-31T22:47:34Z"},{"id":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/thank-you-for-giving-us-a-second-chance","html_content":"

Dave, Dory, and Mr Bug are three dogs whose lives have been saved! Each of these precious souls was rescued from euthanasia in the eleventh hour. These loving and sweet senior dogs will have a happily ever after, because...

","url":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/thank-you-for-giving-us-a-second-chance","title":"Thank You For Giving Us a Second Chance!!","summary":"Dave, Dory, and Mr Bug are three dogs whose lives have been saved! Each of these precious souls was rescued from euthanasia in the eleventh hour. These loving and sweet senior dogs will have a happily ever after, because...","date_modified":"2021-03-28T15:31:02Z"},{"id":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/coming-soon","html_content":"

This is Dory! She was pulled from our rescue partner, Palm Valley Animal Shelter (pvastx.org), in South Texas. Although she was listed as intact (not spayed) at the shelter, when she went to an outside vet they identifie...

","url":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/coming-soon","title":"Coming Soon...","summary":"This is Dory! She was pulled from our rescue partner, Palm Valley Animal Shelter (pvastx.org), in South Texas. Although she was listed as intact (not spayed) at the shelter, when she went to an outside vet they identifie...","date_modified":"2021-03-27T15:33:05Z"},{"id":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/heartworm---you-dont-want-it","html_content":"

Over a million dogs in the US have heartworm, a deadly but preventable disease. Heartworm is spread by mosquitoes, and has been identified in all 50 states. While southern states with a longer mosquito season have a high...

","url":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/heartworm---you-dont-want-it","title":"Heartworm - You Don't Want It","summary":"Over a million dogs in the US have heartworm, a deadly but preventable disease. Heartworm is spread by mosquitoes, and has been identified in all 50 states. While southern states with a longer mosquito season have a high...","date_modified":"2021-03-23T12:34:39Z"},{"id":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/spring-fundraiser","html_content":"

Now through May 15th order wonderful 100% guaranteed spring/summer seeds and bulbs at: JohnsonsSanctuary.fpfundraising.com. 50% of the proceeds go to Johnsons Sanctuary for Senior Dogs. These are terrific products to enh...

","url":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/spring-fundraiser","title":"Spring Fundraiser!","summary":"Now through May 15th order wonderful 100% guaranteed spring/summer seeds and bulbs at: JohnsonsSanctuary.fpfundraising.com. 50% of the proceeds go to Johnsons Sanctuary for Senior Dogs. These are terrific products to enh...","date_modified":"2021-03-22T17:59:56Z"},{"id":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/renaming-a-dog-thats-new-to-you","html_content":"

When you rescue a dog, it’s totally ok to give that dog a new name. I’ve come across nothing in my research that would suggest that changing a dog’s name causes them any distress.

","url":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/renaming-a-dog-thats-new-to-you","title":"Renaming a Dog that's New to You","summary":"When you rescue a dog, it’s totally ok to give that dog a new name. I’ve come across nothing in my research that would suggest that changing a dog’s name causes them any distress.","date_modified":"2021-03-20T23:45:07Z"},{"id":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/everybody-loves-flowers","html_content":"

Mr Bug was THRILLED to receive a beautiful bouquet of flowers! Please support our spring fundraiser today, by ordering seeds and bulbs from JohnsonsSanctuary.fpfundraising.com.

","url":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/everybody-loves-flowers","title":"Everybody loves flowers!","summary":"Mr Bug was THRILLED to receive a beautiful bouquet of flowers! Please support our spring fundraiser today, by ordering seeds and bulbs from JohnsonsSanctuary.fpfundraising.com.","date_modified":"2021-03-18T15:36:29Z"},{"id":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/fence-post","html_content":"

Johnson’s Sanctuary needs new fencing to secure the yard around the doghouse. We would like to install 130’ of 6’ solid plank fencing with one gate, along the street side of the yard.

","url":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/fence-post","title":"Fence Post","summary":"Johnson’s Sanctuary needs new fencing to secure the yard around the doghouse. We would like to install 130’ of 6’ solid plank fencing with one gate, along the street side of the yard. ","date_modified":"2021-03-13T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/where-the-dogs-come-from","html_content":"

Within the world of animal rescue there is a movement for all shelters across the US to be no-kill by 2025. For a shelter to qualify as no-kill, they must have a death rate that’s less than 10% of their intake rate.

","url":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/where-the-dogs-come-from","title":"Where the dogs come from","summary":"Within the world of animal rescue there is a movement for all shelters across the US to be no-kill by 2025. For a shelter to qualify as no-kill, they must have a death rate that’s less than 10% of their intake rate.","date_modified":"2021-03-12T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/this-is-dave","html_content":"

Meet Dave, Johnsons Sanctuary's charter rescue!! This laid back, handsome gentlemen is 13 years old, and he's come to New York from the southern border of Texas. Dave was surrendered to a kill shelter by a nonagenarian o...

","url":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/this-is-dave","title":"This is Dave","summary":"Meet Dave, Johnsons Sanctuary's charter rescue!! This laid back, handsome gentlemen is 13 years old, and he's come to New York from the southern border of Texas. Dave was surrendered to a kill shelter by a nonagenarian o...","date_modified":"2021-03-11T22:31:47Z"},{"id":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/mr-bug","html_content":"

Mr Bug arrived at Johnson's Sanctuary on January 10, after years of living on the streets of the Rio Grande Valley in South Texas. I doubt he's seen snow before, but snow is no match for Mr Bug. He is positively thriving...

","url":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/mr-bug","title":"Mr Bug","summary":"Mr Bug arrived at Johnson's Sanctuary on January 10, after years of living on the streets of the Rio Grande Valley in South Texas. I doubt he's seen snow before, but snow is no match for Mr Bug. He is positively thriving...","date_modified":"2021-03-11T17:38:48Z"},{"id":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/dave-and-friends","html_content":"

","url":"https://johnsonssanctuary.com/underdog-blog/f/dave-and-friends","title":"Dave and friends","date_modified":"2020-12-30T22:56:16Z"}]}