Julie Nowicki              

Julie Nowicki
Raleigh, NC
ph: (919) 529-0309

Julie's Dogs

 

Julie currently cares for three old dogs, all rescued from a homeless situation.

  • Maxwell



    Maxwell was abandoned on city streets with another old dog friend. He spent six weeks in a Humane Society with his hopes of adoption fading as he became more and more stressed and agitated - constantly barking because he just wanted to be with the people. The caring staff realized he was going downhill and contacted OldDog Haven. On the way home, Maxwell managed to crawl through the car dog barrier to get in the front seat with Julie. He lived as a foster dog with Julie for three months, before being adopted by her. He is a "talker," always making his feelings known, and is intensely loyal to Julie. He leads his small pack with great protectiveness of his girls. Maxwell is about 12 years old and still chases birds, squirrels, and (unfortunately) any darn cat that comes in his way.

     

  • Belle


    Belle is about 10 years old. She was abandoned and ended up at  a very large Humane Society in Washington. Despite a great personality, she sat alone in a cement pen for three weeks, probably because she was older, had greasy fur, and a big shaved spot on her back where she'd created a hotspot from stress. Realizing that all this was cosmetic, Julie took Belle home, started a medicated bath regimen for her fur, and put her on good diet. Belle is now frequently complimented on her great looks and beautiful soft coat. She's a happy dog  who loves to run and explore outdoors, but always comes right back to her people, especially her Dad, Barry, with whom she has a special bond. She is still learning some social skills - most likely, she didn't "get out much" in her previous life.

     

  • Sassy

    Sassy is ancient - at least 15 and showing the effects of a hard life.  She walks VERY slowly but never gives up, and wants to be in on everything that's going on. At Julie's she goes on lots of car outings and she loves every minute (even if she sleeps through a lot of it). Hopefully this will make up for the time she spent isolated outdoors because she "smelled" - due to chronic skin and ear infections from years of untreated food allergies (not to mention flea infestations). Sassy is now on a strict allergy diet and most of her fur has grown back. She sleeps on her choice of beds most of the day, but always gets up to greet her people when they come home, with a happy wag and squeaks. This makes her family very happy, because when she first came she never wagged her tail and barely lifted her head. It's hard to say how much longer Sassy will be with us (we've already enjoyed her company for over a year), but Julie and Barry will make sure it's the best part of her life. Sassy started out as a Final Refuge dog for OldDog Haven, in hospice care with Julie and Barry, and was adopted by them in 2008, so she'll never have to worry about a home again.

 

 

 

 

Julie Nowicki
Raleigh, NC
ph: (919) 529-0309