Customer Spotlight: Marshall

Marshall is making up for lost time these days.
A 10-year-old Jack Russell Terrier, Marshall is one of 175 dogs rescued from a large Missouri puppy-mill last September.

Marshall is rescued. Photo courtesy of Susan R. Stoltz.

For most of his life, Marshall existed in a 2'x2' cage, alongside other terrified dogs, many had known nothing else their entire lives. No love, no play, none of them even had a name. 
Although rescuers arrived, Marshall wasn't supposed to get that second chance. You see, due to his old age, none of the rescues would take him. So the plan for Marshall and two other senior dogs was euthanasia. 
But their rescue angel, a wonderful lady Sandy was there that day and at her own expense, saved all three senior dogs.
That's how Marshall came to live with his new family at the home of author, journalist, and animal advocate Susan R. Stoltz.

Marshall and Susan. Photo courtesy of Suzanne Sylvester Copyright 2011.

Marshall faces a long and difficult road ahead but he has a wonderful family and friends who love and support him.
Marshall's story will soon be told in Susan's upcoming book, "I Survived the Puppy Mill Effect". We cannot wait to read it! 

Marshall's book "I Survivied the Puppy Mill Effect", by Susan R. Stoltz.

Keep up the good work and we love you Marshall and Susan!

Marshall wearing our Tri-Metal dog tag, which reads "Rescued With Love". Photo courtesy of Susan R. Stoltz.

For more about Marshall, visit his blog  and Susan's official website
Sirius Republic offers handcrafted products for dogs and their people. Visit us on our website (www.siriusrepublic.com) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/SiriusRepublic). 

Customer Spotlight: Kona

She's got the look. She's got the treat. She's got the love. She's Kona - the luckiest pooch in the world!
A lovely one-year-old Black Labrador Retriever, Kona is a special girl.

Beautiful Kona is wearing our 1.5" wide Flower Pup martingale collar. Photo by Leonard Photography.

Born with a Liver Shunt, a congenital defect that causes abnormal blood flow between the liver and the body and in turn prohibits the liver from functioning regularly as it is unable to properly rid itself of all the toxins, Kona requires a lot of special care and medical attention.
Fortunately, sweet Kona has everything she needs and more, thanks to her dedicated family!

Kona after her trip to the emergency room, still with her orange bandage.

In addition to 3 daily doses of antibiotics and a laxative, a monthly checkup and tests at UC Davis, Kona is on a very strict low protein diet, which includes prescription foods and special treats prepared by her mom Shannon!
Yes to provide Kona with tasty treats that are healthy and safe for her digestive system, Shannon began baking vegan treats that are free of wheat, corn, gluten, meat, dairy and low in fat, protein and phosphorus.
Instead her treats are made from tons of wonderful, delicious ingredients including juicy tropical fruits and farm fresh vegetables, potatoes, rice, all natural creamy peanut butter.
Shannon's treats are so healthy and yummy (we're big fans!) that it didn't take long for dog lovers to catch on and request for their pooches! Shannon now offers her fabulous treats to dog lovers everywhere through her company Alopaw, inspired by beautiful Kona.

Healthy, tasty, we love Alopaw treats!

Kona, you sure are a special, lucky girl. And we love you!

Kona and her sister Mila. Pretty girls!

Kona modeling our 1.5" Pink Camouflage martingale collar and dog tag.

For more info about Alopaw treats, check out their website here and join them on Facebook.
Sirius Republic offers handcrafted products for dogs and their people. Visit us on our website (www.siriusrepublic.com) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/SiriusRepublic).

Customer Spotlight: Jared

Jared is a working dog and he loves his many jobs!
A certified Hearing Dog and a graduate of Soundwork from Canine Companions for Independence (CCI), Jared has been helping Maria for most of his life.

And he LOVES Maria!
More than a Hearing Dog and a helper, Jared is Maria's best friend and constant companion.

Jared (with vest) with Maria at a recent Canine Companions for Independence grad seminar.

Jared and Maria enjoying Roan Mountain, Tennessee.

Jared is a supermodel too! Just look at this handsome boy in our handmade martingale collars.

Jared wearing Sirius Republic 1.5" wide Sascha martingale collar.

Jared wearing Sirius Republic 1.5" wide The Chief martingale collar.

Finally Jared is an accomplished actor! Here he is with Maria in a video for Canine Companions for Independence (SpongeBob even did Jared's voice!) 

Oh Jared, is there anything you can't do? Nope we don't think so!

We love you Jared! Thank you Maria for letting me share Jared's story and all the beautiful pictures!
For more info about CCI, visit its website. For more info about Sirius Republic and our handmade collars, visit our website and join us on Facebook.