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Welcome to Small Paws® Rescue, the largest Bichon Frise rescue effort in the country! We are a 501C3 not-for-profit organization and your donations are tax deductible!

The Small Paws Rescue Online Spring Benefit Auction is now closed!

Thanks to all of you,
$12, 318.00 was raised for the Bichons
in rescue with Small Paws Rescue!

We will be charging the credit card that you registered with for all auction items won. (This may take us a couple of days!) If anyone wants to pay by check just let Donna Brown (daisy1027@aol.com) know and we will not charge your card!

The rescued Bichons thank you!

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See our National Map and Team Leader Contact info here!)

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Small Paws® Rescue Inc.
3316 S. 72nd. W. Ave.
Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74107

Join us in Penn Yan, New York for

THE BARK HEARD AROUND THE WORLD!

On May 16 & 17, a Friday and Saturday in Penn Yan, New York (Upstate New York, just south of Rochester) there is going to be a fabulous event to educate the public about the horrors of Puppy Mills.

I'm honored to be a speaker at this event on Saturday at the Yates County Fairgrounds, Old Rte 14A, Penn Yan, NY 14527.

It's called "The Bark Heard Around the World."

WHAT: “The Bark Heard Around the World”
WHERE: Yates County Fairgrounds, Old Rte 14A, Penn Yan, NY 14527.
WHEN: Saturday May 17th 10-4pm

Small Paws will also have a booth set up at this event. Our New York Team Leader, Joanne Raus will also be there!

We're asking for as many of you that possible can, to come out and support this event! We really want to make our collective voices heard!

On Friday night the 16th of May, there will be a candlelight memorial service, remembering all the dogs who never knew freedom and the ones still held captive.

Please join us and pass it on!

April 16, 2008

Heart Murmur Repair Number 61

April 20, 2008
UPDATE! Baby Kelly came through her heart surgery just beautifully and has already come home the hospital to her foster Mom.
THANK YOU ALL FOR SAVING HER LITTLE LIFE!


"Kelly" will be our 61st Heart Murmur Surgery. She came to us with a grade 6 out of 6 PDA heart murmur from Amish Puppy Mill country.We hope to raise funds for her to have surgery with Dr. Thaibinh Nguyenba, at Medvet in Columbus Ohio. He says she is not medically stable enough to travel to Texas A&M.

When we lost MIKEY in New York, after attempting the coil technique there, I promised myself that with all other heart murmur Bichons, I would just get them down to Texas A&M where we have had success after success.

BUT Baby Kelly is not medically stable enough to travel so we will need to do the surgery there in Ohio.

Can you turn on your heart light once more for Baby Kelly? Her surgery will run right at $2000.00 in order to save her life.


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Small Paws® Rescue Inc.
3316 S. 72nd. W. Ave.
Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74107

If you have questions about our national list of Bichons for adoption on our Petfinder's Page or on our Pet's 911 Page, (you may search for adoptable Bichons by zip code on our Pet's 911 Page!), or on 1-800-Save-A-Pet.com, please e-mail Small Paws at adoptions@smallpawsrescue.org.

April 4, 2008

If you saw Small Paws Rescue featured on KOTV News Channel 6,
in Tulsa, Oklahoma, we need foster parents
for rescued Bichons from puppy mills!
How to Become a Much Needed Small Paws® Rescue Foster Parent!

See the KOTV News Video Shown After the Oprah Show on Puppymills.

Information About Our Programs

As Seen on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams

Hear our latest Public Service Announcement!

Hear the recent PSA about Wisconsin Puppy Mills!



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Information About Our Programs

Here are our newest girls (and one boy from Joplin) with the new last name of Small Paws!

KJRH local news in Tulsa, Oklahoma (the local NBC affiliate) filmed us unloading our newest girls with the new last name of Small Paws..


I don't know if they have ever been really groomed. This one's nails are wrapped with mats. With dread locks on her feet.
Several of them were shaved, probably because they were getting ready to come to us.


This little girl has something odd going on all over her tummy area.


She either has a hernia, or a mass or both, or she had a weird C-section. She is not lactating.
No telling how many litters she has had. She has had her LAST litter now. Now she is ours.


Another of the females. She was scared to look at us or for us to look at her! These are pretty small Bichons over all.


"Where are we and have you seen Gracie's babies? They're missing."


I swear I think one of them singing.


I cried over this one. The kennel owner had told me that if she had a nursing Mom she would just pull the babies and "stick 'em on another female." I asked her please not to do that. That we can come back. I didn't want her to take anyone's babies from them before it was time. Too late. This little one was looking everywhere for her babies. Milk was coming out like gang busters as we were holding her. We put little white stuffy toys in with her, and I told her how sorry I was that someone took her babies.


You tell me if she is upset that her babies were taken from her. My heart was just broken for her.


Jennifer, our vet tech, holds the lone male. He is one year old and is as stiff as a board when held. Only one year old and scared stiff like that.


Another one is held for what really does seem like the first time. Dave was the one to reach in and get them out of the cages there at her kennel.


Another of the small females.


This is the one that I thought may have been a pet at one time. She was just waging her tail to beat he band!


This was one of the largest girls from today's rescue.

Baby Bedford is only 8 months old and he has been hit by a car. He has a broken pelvis in two places and he screams in pain. Joyce Meier said it was almost more than she could stand to hear him crying in pain while she drove him to the hospital from the shelter. He is now at Advance Critical Care and Internal Medicine in Culver City, CA. 310 558-6100.

Read how you can help Small Paws to help Baby Bedford.



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She is on Eastern Standard Time!
(If she is not in, please leave a message and she will return your call!)

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Small Paws® Rescue Inc.
3316 S. 72nd. W. Ave.
Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74107

November 14, 2007
UPDATE ON BABY BEDFORD!

New Update on "Ellie", the Bichon formally known as Baby Bedford!



In a message dated 11/18/2007 12:38:35 A.M. Central Standard Time, joyce.meier@gmail.com writes:
Hi Robin.

I wanted to let you know that Ellie came through surgery yesterday very well. They also gave her a bath while under she was so dirty. I am hoping she can leave the vet's office Monday or Tuesday and come to my house to recuperate. We will continue taking great care of her. Please let everyone know that she appreciates them saving her. The vet tech told me this morning that she was giving him kisses to was so grateful and feeling so much better!

Take Care,

Joyce

Sunday Night 10:00 Update!

Ok, I just spoke with Dr Calvin Kobluk whom, according to what I have read, is a pretty high powered board certified orthopedic surgeon, and we are so fortunate to have him taking care of our little Jack!

Jack will have surgery sometime tonight!

I did find this web page about the surgery he is doing and it sure sounds like what he was talking about doing.

Fracture of the Pelvis in Dogs

"For most situations of pelvic fractures that do not involve the acetabulum, a bone plate and screws are usually used to support the fractured ilium. Fractures of the ischium and pubis are usually not repaired. Fractures that do involve the acetabulum may need to have the acetabulum carefully reconstructed and stabilized or a procedure in which the femoral head and neck are cut off the shaft of the femur might be recommended. This procedure is done in order to minimize the chance for the animal to have long-term problems associated with a hip joint that heals in an abnormal way leading to future arthritis. If a sacroiliac luxation is also present, the luxation may require repair and stabilization as well. When both sides of the pelvis are broken, only one or both sides may require surgical repair.'

Mimi, who was ALSO hit by a car and picked up by the shelter as a stray, is scheduled to see the ortho guy tomorrow in Northern California. Let's hope for as good of news for her, as we got for Jack!

Thank you all for helping Small Paws to help Jack and Mimi!


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Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74107

Heart Murmur Bichons, Numbers 54 AND number 55.

UPDATE! Wednesday Night Sept 12, 2007

Both 5 mos. old Strudel and 1 year old Weezie came through their surgeries with flying colors! Both are expected to survive with no lasting ill effects of their heart murmurs!

Thank you all for helping to save their lives!


One year old Weezie has a very severe grade 6 heart murmur. She is awaiting surgery now at Texas A&M. They say her heart is barely operating. Estimated costs are for between $3000.00- $3200.00.


Five month old Strudel also has a heart murmur. We may have gotten to his in time as he is not showing heart damage as
of yet. He too awaits surgery at Texas A&M. They are
hoping to get them both in on Wednesday! Estimated costs
are for between $3000.00-$3200.00.

This will be our 54th and 55th Heart Murmur patients.
We have done this life saving surgery many times before.
The Heart Murmur Reunion Page

When we lost MIKEY in New York, after attempting the coil technique there, I promised myself that with all other heart murmur Bichons, I would just get them down to Texas A&M where we have had success after success.

(Two of our Heart Murmur Babies were taken to Texas A&M and were not candidates for the surgery. They were Chevy and June.)

Can you turn on your heart light once more for Baby Johnny? His surgery will run right at $2500.00 in order to save her life.

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Small Paws® Rescue Inc.
3316 S. 72nd. W. Ave.
Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74107

More later from Texas A&M University.

If I give my heart to you
Will you handle it with care
Will you always treat me tenderly
And in every way be fair

If I give my heart to you
Will you give me all your love
Will you swear that you'll be true to me
By the light that shines above

And will you sigh with me when I'm sad
Smile with me when I'm glad
And always be as you are with me tonight

Think it over and be sure
Please don't answer till you do
When you promise all those things to me
Then I'll give my heart to you

And will you sigh with me when I'm sad
Smile with me when I'm glad
And always be as you are with me tonight

Think it over and be sure
Please don't answer till you do
When you promise all those things to me
Then I'll give my heart to you

June 25, 2007

Miracle of Miracles!


This picture was taken last night! Our lost Little Orphan Annie is now safe and alive and in custody, in Florida! She was still wearing her SPR vet tags!

A miracle of the Lord God Himself has happened tonight!
Little Orphan Annie, the precious, lost Small Paws Rescue puppy mill bichon, who was reportedly seen being killed and eaten by an alligator in Florida, has been found after 4 months of running from panthers, bobcats, alligators and car traffic, and she is 100% safe, sound, alive and in the custody of rescuers tonight!!

Read the newsletter about the
miraculous recovery of this precious
puppy mill rescue Bichon!

Heart Murmur Babies Numbers 50, 51,and 52

The Andrew Sisters Heart Babies

Read a newsletter telling about Bichons falling from the skies. And there isn't a healthy one among them. They do need your help.

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Small Paws® Rescue Inc.
3316 S. 72nd. W. Ave.
Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74107

URGENT PRAYER REQUEST

April 22, 2007



Heart Murmur Repair Number 48
8 week old "Elle" has a grade 6 heart murmur. We are hoping that she can be coiled at Texas A&M.



This will be our 48th Heart Murmur patient.
We have done this life saving surgery many times before.
The Heart Murmur Reunion Page

Can you turn on your heart light once more for Baby Elle? Her surgery will run right at $2500.00 in order to save her life.

This is how to use your major credit card.



You may also send a check or money order to
Small Paws® Rescue Inc.
3316 S. 72nd. W. Ave.
Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74107

More later from Texas A&M University.

UPDATE
April 27, 2007
Elle Mae is in congestive heart failure. Her lungs were filling up with fluid. Dr. Akin told me that her heart is HUGE due to being overworked, and the PDA is HUGE. She is one sick little girl.

They are going to ligate her (crack the chest open) in the morning first thing. She is too small to coil or plug.

We have NOT raised what we need for her surgery yet. She needs your help.

Update April 26, 2007
Little Elle made it through surgery. She is in ICU on oxygen, because of the shape her little heart was in before surgery. We are still raising funds trying to pay for her surgery! She and we thank you in advance for helping her!

Update April 29, 2007

Elle came home today and is in foster care in the Dallas area!

Special Needs Bichon Puppy Needs a Special Home


"Bon Jovi" has been adopted!



Fill Out an Online Adoption Application for Bon Jovi

Bon Jovi was born in a Missouri puppy mill on November 10, 2006. After being rescued, he was diagnosed by the cardiologists at Texas A&M University with “severe pulmonic stenosis with a severely hypoplastic annulus.” This means that Bon Jovi’s heart is so defective that there is no surgery (or treatment of any other kind) that can repair it.

The cardiologists have prescribed a beta blocker for Bon Jovi that they hope will help to stabilize his condition; he will most likely require this medication for the rest of his life. There is no way of knowing how long Bon Jovi will live, nor can we predict how his life will end. He could die a very sudden death, or he could have a stroke or fainting episodes, or he could live for many years.

Right now, however, Bon Jovi is living life to the fullest! He is a very happy, playful, mischievous, and loving puppy. He tires somewhat easily because of his heart condition, but after a quick nap he’s ready to burn some more energy. He sleeps in bed with his foster parents and he stays in a large crate when left alone. He loves giving kisses to people, and he washes his foster sister’s face. He does not like being alone and he will cry and bark if he can’t be with you in the same room.

Bon Jovi needs a very special home with people who are willing to give him their whole heart, even if it is to be only for a short while. He will return every bit of love you give him many times over.

February 1, 2007

Heart Murmur Puppies number 44, 45, and 46

Three Bichon Puppies have serious heart murmurs
and need our help.We have named these little girls in honor of Valentine's Day.


BonBon is 11 weeks old and has a grade 5-6 heart murmur.
Her eyes do NOT look good.
(Editor's Note: Doc wrote to tell us that BonBon is actually a little male, so his new name is "Bon Jovi"!

Read the newsletter about this rescue.

Three of them are puppies with serious heart murmurs.

They will not survive without having these heart murmurs repaired.

Heart Murmur Repair runs between $2500-3000 for each one.
The costs will be between $7500.00-$9000.00 to get surgeries for all three of these sick Bichon Puppies.

These will be heart murmur repairs numbers 44, 45, and 46.

UPDATE
Feb 3, 2006

Here's Small Pawser, Bob Shearer, with Dr. Smith holding Truffles, Candy and BonJovi.
The three heart babies were delivered to Texas A&M's Emergency Hospital on Saturday night. We will know more after their tests on Monday.

Truffles and Candy are both 10 weeks old. They too, have heart murmurs ranging from a grade 4 to a grade 6.

We can't even start them on their journey down to Texas A&M until we have most of this money raised.

Can you help us to save the lives of Bon Jovi, Truffles and Candy?


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Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74107

UPDATE
None of these babies had PDA heart murmurs. They had a murmur called Pulmonic Stenosis. One was able to have a balloon surgically implanted, while another has to grow some first, before receiving the same procedure.

Volvo-for-Life Awards!

Read how our nomination was chosen as a semifinalist

Read the latest letter from Volvo about Small Paws and this award!


The Loaves and Fishes Miracle Rescue: 27 Dogs Rescued from the Puppy Mills of Mo. in Robin's 1998 Volvo wagon!

Heart Murmur Baby Number 43


14 week old "Sadie"

See Sadie three days post-op, doing the Bichon wave! She is being adopted by a griever. She will be a heart healer for sure! Thanks to all who helped to save her life!

Update December 7, 2006

We have this great video of little Sadie, out latest heart murmur baby, three days post-op, just a wavin' to beat the band. Wanna see?

See the video of baby Sadie at her foster mom's house, Rosie Welch! It truly is a miracle what they can do for these otherwise, terminally ill babies, at Texas A&M University. Turn up your speakers, too! Thanks to all who helped to save Sadie's life!
http://www.smallpawsrescue.org/pup3/sadie.wmv

"Figaro" is busted and needs us NOW. He has been hit by a car and is lying in a shelter. We are on the way to get him out now and need to take him straight to the orthopedic's office. He has a badly fractured hind leg. (Figaro, not the orthopedic.) His femur is in pieces and he has possible chest injuries as well.
HE NEEDS OUR HELP AND WE NEED YOURS TO BE ABLE TO HELP HIM! "

Joyce Meier, (joyce.meier@gmail.com) one of our Team Leaders, is on the way now to pick him up, right now and we need to know what we can authorize in vetting for him.

This is how you can help Bichons in need by using your major credit card.
You may also send a check or money order to
Small Paws® Rescue Inc.
3316 S. 72nd. W. Ave.
Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74107

If we have your credit card on file already, please email Stephanie Hunter, at SPRFluff@aol.com and let her know the amount of your donation.

September 10, 2006



Click here to read the entire story of a little dog named "Irving" and how he told the world about the abuses and neglect being committed at the Irving Texas Animal Shelter. See how the Mayor of this city refuses to acknowledge the truth about these abuses, by getting up and leaving the city council meeting. See the actual media stories, read the letters from the citizens, and see the allegations made in a lawsuit filed by a former shelter worker/whistle blower.
We report. You decide.


Irving is doing so well! Here he is at his 6 month Birthday, after being rescued!


March 10, 2007

A few of us who were involved in Irving's rescue, celebrate 6 months of life after rescue at the home of his adoptive Mom, Jane McDonald!

Thank you for supporting Irving's Plight!
The little dog whose bark was heard all around the world!

We have an emergency right now with little Elmo. He is only six weeks old, but he is dying because he can't keep any food down due to a birth defect in his esophagus.

A breeder near Dallas asked us to take little Elmo into rescue, as she knew this was obviously something very serious. This is the first case like this that Small Paws has ever had.


Elmo was staying with Marilyn and Brad Brewster, in Ft, Worth, but Monday night night he started going downhill. Brad and Marilyn rushed him to the emergency room at Texas A&M, three hours from their home.

I have attached a photo of Elmo being examined by a doc last night at A&M -- it's a little blurry, sorry for the poor resolution. >

Subj: Baby Elmo update
Date: 9/5/2006 1:16:43 PM Central Daylight Time
From: mbrewster@eavi.com
To: Pup3@aol.com, Fuzzalot@aol.com

I just heard from Dr. Fabrack at Texas A&M regarding Elmo's diagnosic tests. They found that Elmo was born with an esophageal stricture behind his heart. They can treat this condition by endoscopy, where they put a camera down his throat and then inflate a balloon at the stricture to dilate his esophagus. The doctor said that they will have to do this treatment anywhere from 2 to 10 times, depending upon how quickly Elmo's esophagus will open, with 3 or 4 days between each treatment.

The results should be successful and permanent, but there is a slight chance that Elmo will require the treatment again at some point later in his life. Elmo will always require canned food, or maybe even canned food mixed with water for as long as he lives.

The first treatment will cost $1,200, and each following treatment will cost between $400 and $600.
If he requires only two treatments it will be about $1,800. And we have already spent $1,500 for his tests.

The docs at A&M are waiting to hear back from me before they start the treatments. They can begin tomorrow, Wednesday. the sooner the better, because little Elmo isn't able to keep food down. I will await your call on what to do.

Thanks, Marilyn>

Elmo is having his first treatment at 10 Thursday morning. We still need to raise funds for the rest of his treatments. This is an ongoing thing for several days, if we have hopes of him pulling through!

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