The Small Paws Rescue Newsletter

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Thursday Morning April 12, 2012

Gem of the Day: "Sometimes I lie awake at night, and ask, 'Where have I gone wrong?' Then a voice says to me, 'This is going to take more than one night.' "

~ Charles M Schulz ~

"Georgie" is at animal control and his time is up.
We may need transportation assistance near Savannah GA.,
if you can help, please let me know.

"Hello Robin,

It's me again. There is another male Bichon here at Animal Control in XXX, GA. I am attaching some pics. He is about 3-4 years old, super sweet and good with other dogs. He is completely matted and has obvious skin infections underneath of the matting:-((

Pls let me know if you can help.

Thank you:

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Small Paws Rescue Inc.
3316 S. 72nd. W. Ave.
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Click on the Bichon puppy to see page 2 of the Small Paws Rescue Newsletter, including fostering and adoption information.

Dear Small Pawsers,

Welcome to our newest members of our Small Paws® Rescue Online Newsletter, especially to those of you who may have seen us on October 24, 2011 on Fox and Friends in New York City, or on Animal Planet on "Dogs 101.", or you may have recently read about us in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Find Your Happiness, 101 Stories about Finding Your Purpose, Passion and Joy , or you may have seen us on "Inside Edition" with Deborah Norville.

Welcome! We hope you enjoy reading about the Bichons and the people who love them!

If you missed our last newsletter, c l ick here to rea d it . It's one of the most important newsletters we've ever sent out to you in the past 14 years.

We have some matching challenges for our emergencies, and we have another emergency.

Meet Georgie.

Georgie's at an animal control of a small town in GA. He's only 3-4 and would be highly adoptable after we remove those mats and treat his skin infection.

Georgie's time is up and if we are to save him, we need to do it today.

Georgie's skin is infected underneath this severe matting.

Our first matching challenge comes from our Florida Team Leader, Susan Garrison at scgmiata1@comcast.net. .

Susan had to put her 16 year old Bichon, Bart, to sleep a couple of days ago, and she is hurting.

She's issuing a matching donation challenge for $2000.00.

She said it's because Bart was her second Bichon, he gave her 1000 kisses, and he gave her 1000 tears.

Thank you Susan, for issuing this touching and generous challenge and I'm hoping that there is someone who is able to match it, in your little Bart's Memory.

Date: 4/11/2012 9:27:21 P.M. Central Daylight Time
From: scgmiata1@comcast.net

I would like to make the following challenge in Bart's memory for $2000.00.

Bart gave me so much love and I know he would want me to help in this time of need.

Robin, my heart is with you during this time of need. Please issue this challenge.

Susan C Garrison
Florida Team Leader
Small Paws Rescue<

Next, from Barbe Von Netzer, who was my friend long before Small Paws was born, and knows me about as well as a person can know another person, has issued this challenge for up to $200.00 in any amounts. Thank you Barbe for loving SPR and for loving me.

Subject: Re: Personal From Robin: Seasons of Change Are Happening. I need you./
Date: 4/11/2012 11:13:48 P.M. Central Daylight Time
From: Forest0000@aol.com
To: pup3@aol.com

Rob,
My dogs mean the world to me, as do you. This breaks my heart to read the stress that you and the rest of the SPR's have been under trying to pay for these vet bills. I am asking for a matching challenge, I don't care if it comes in $20 increments, for all of us out here who have been so blessed with our pups because of the work of you and hundreds all around the country, I ask you who are reading this to pony up and please open your hearts and wallets and help at this time, so my challenge is $200.00. Make it happen please, thanks and love, Barbe von Netzer>

And Deborah Berger and Boris, in NYC will match up to

Subject: Re: Personal From Robin: Seasons of Change Are Happening. I need you./ Dog Food Recall
Date: 4/11/2012 11:40:57 P.M. Central Daylight Time
From: normetski@aol.com

Robin, sorry I didn't get to you sooner This picture says it all regardless of the breed..I will match up to $220.00, so we could raise $440.00.
Please, come through, if Robin is asking, we need to be there for her and all the fluffs in need, We need to remember that before we adopted the fluffs that we love and cherish, someone had to come forward and donate, so could have the joy of having these fluffs in our lives. So please, dig a little deeper. Thank you all, Deborah and Boris Berger>

And from our friend in Southern California, Sue Hodges, we have this matching challenge for the Bichons.

Subject: RE: Personal From Robin: Seasons of Change Are Happening. I need you./ Dog Food Recall
Date: 4/11/2012 5:45:14 P.M. Central Daylight Time
From: Sue.Hodges@klgates.com

Robin,

Please issue a $100. 00 matching challenge to assist with the latest group of emergencies.

Many thanks.
Sue J. Hodges
K&L Gates LLP<

And from Marianne Ratja, we have this challenge for $100.00.

From: "MARIANNE RATAJ" <mari_coppell@msn.com>
Sent: Wed, April 11, 2012 19:34
Subject: FW: Personal From Robin: Seasons of Change Are Happening. I need you./ Dog Food Recall

Louie, I would like to issue a challenge. I am sending $100.00 and ask others to match. >

And from Audrey in MA. we have this challenge. Thank you Audrey.

Subject: Re: Personal From Robin: Seasons of Change Are Happening. I need you./ Dog Food Recall
Date: 4/11/2012 6:28:13 P.M. Central Daylight Time
From: newbedfordgirl70@yahoo.com

Robin:

Thanks for the love and care you give the world. It is reflected in the eyes of all those little furry faces who know it is due to you and Small Paws Rescue that their today is filled with love and hope and the care of their "forever family".

Ok, breathe.Visualize more money than bichons. :)

I will issue a challenge from Nordy Michael and Macy Rose of New Bedford to all owners of bonded pairs. Being a big brother is a big responsibility and teaching your lil sis how to make good choices is a never ending job. You have to protect her, guard the perimeter of the yard and bark relentlessly if someone comes within a hundred feet or so of our house. You have to share your pillow, time with mom and dad, and worst of all biscuits. But really, sis is always there; to snuggle with on the couch, to take adventures with in the yard and to blame when the garbage can is knocked down while mom is out. Having each other is the best part of life and so we offer a challenge of 50 dollars to those fellow b's who feel the same as we do!

I wish I could help in some "grander" fashion. I wish I could give Small Paws something of significance that would help hundreds of puppies.
I don't know what or how and so this is my way, a small drop in the endless bucket.
Again, every day the world is a brighter, nicer and warmer because of you!

Audrey from New Bedford, MA :)<

And we have this challenge. (Please remember, I never want to run you short so that you can't take care of you and your own Bichons.)

Subject: Re: Personal From Robin: Seasons of Change Are Happening. I need you./ Dog Food Recall
Date: 4/11/2012 5:53:12 P.M. Central Daylight Time
From: tamrat78@yahoo.com

My heart breaks for every single animal who is suffering emotionally or physically. My family is struggling financially as well and we do what we can to keep groceries in the house. I have this belief, that no one else believes, when you are at your very lowest, and you have nothing left, GIVE ANYWAY, it WILL come back to you, ten fold! And when you give from your heart because you really care, you will be rewarded.. I know this is true, its happened to me! I am donating $100.00 which is more than I can afford, with my taxes being due next week, but I know I will be rewarded! I hope my reward is that everyone reads this email and donates and the next email you send out will say you were able to throw that stupid calculator away! >

And we have this challenge for $10.00 from Leslie and David. Thank you both so much.

Subject: Re: Personal From Robin: Seasons of Change Are Happening. I need you./ Dog Food Recall
Date: 4/11/2012 6:52:02 P.M. Central Daylight Time
From: lesleybuzza@columbus.rr.com
To: pup3@aol.com

Hi Robin, We haven't donated in awhile because money has been tight for us, but we would like to issue a $10.00 challenge. If everyone chips in we can make a big difference!

Thanks,
Lesley and David Buzza<

And lastly from Joe, we have this challenge. Bless your heart Joe, and thank you.

Subject: Re: Personal From Robin: Seasons of Change Are Happening. I need you./ Dog Food Recall
Date: 4/12/2012 8:56:35 A.M. Central Daylight Time
From: fishjoe60@yahoo.com

I will increase my monthly pledge to $10.00. I know that isn't much, but if everyone could add a little extra each month it would add up.

Thanks for all you do. Joe

Lastly, this is an update on Sparkle, who was hit by a car while in foster care with Small Paws Rescue in Florida.

Sparkle is one of our current foster dogs. She was hit by a car in the head, when she darted out the door of her foster home, when an adult son came to visit. She is at the Oceanview Veterinary Hospital in Jacksonville Florida and her estimate is for right at $1500.00. See below.
She had one surgery yesterday to repair damage to her mouth and is looking at another one for her eye.

Thanks to those of you who love and support what we do here at Small Paws Rescue.

We are trying to save the lives of Bichons, who in turn will be a blessing to a human being for many years to come.

I truly believe that is His plan. All My Love, Robin

If you've made a past donation by credit card, you may e-mail Louie Bertolino at louieb@smallpawsrescue.org to let him know the amount of your donation for the Bichons.

You may also call Louie on his cell phone at 1-424-442-9484
Louie is on Eastern Standard Time!
(Please leave a message and Louie will return your call if he is not available!)

Companies Who Match Employees Donations

See Vet Bills Paid by Small Paws Rescue
for April, 2012

From Small Paws Ebay!

Feedback Score Of 2100 100% Positive Comments.

"Small Paws Rescue Ebay SPR Ebay is open! Come and take a look. Patti Newlin

If you have items to donate to sell on Ebay, please email us!

Don't forget to visit the Small Paws® Rescue Online E-Store
where lots of items are on clearance and we have some new items as well!!

New earrings-handcrafted acrylic. 1 inch x 1/2 ". The best on the block. $10.00
(I've never had compliments on my earrings from strangers, like I get when I wear these. Everyone loves, notices, and comments on them! Who knew?! Robin)

Necklace that matches earrings. 11" chain. Acrylic and hand crafted.

Set of 6 cards (2 of each shown) Donated from the Pinellas Park Bash.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Find Your Happiness

101 Stories about Finding Your Purpose, Passion and Joy
by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen and Amy Newmark.
Forward by Deborah Norville.

Others share how they found their passion, purpose, and joy in life in these 101 personal and exciting stories that are sure to encourage readers to find their own happiness. Stories in this collection will inspire readers to pursue their dreams, find their passion and seek joy in their life.

This book continues Chicken Soup for the Soul's focus on inspiration and hope, reminding readers that they can find their own happiness.

The inspirational story of Small Paws� Rescue is included as told by author and SPR Executive Director, Robin Pressnall, entitled "Filling a Need". This is Robin's second publication in the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series.

Robin will sign each book. Profits from sales will go to Small Paws Rescue and the rescued Bichons!

The Small Paws Rescue Spring OnLine Auction Will Get Your Summer Off To A Great Start! Shop 'Til You Drop To Support The Continued Rescue, Adoption and Medical Issues Of Bichon Frises In Need Nationwide.

Please tell your friends, family and community that the online bidding will begin Friday May 4th at 8 A.M. E.S.T.

We Are Ready To Accept Your Items For Donation.
We And The Bichons Thank You In Advance!

Try GoodSearch.com as your search engine and as your online shopping portal!
Small Paws is signed up and each time you use it, either to search or to go to an online seller, funds are sent to Small Paws for the Bichons! You can buy those shoes at Zappos and those books at Amazon *AND* donate to Small Paws Rescue! Try it out! So far, Small Pawsers have done 102, 784 searches and have shopped to raise $1,967.51 for Small Paws Rescue!

How to Become a Much Needed Small Paws� Rescue Foster Parent!

See how we REALLY feel about our volunteers!

Prayer Reports and Requests

(God loves you more than anyone else ever has,
and more than anyone else ever will!)

Hear the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir sing "So You Would Know."

Will God let us have our beloved pet's in heaven?

Information About Our Programs

(Let Us Help You to Keep Your Pet During Tough Financial Times)

"Trust, a Deadly Disease"
A MUST read, sent in by our Team Leader
to the Carolinas, Kathryn Smith
~By Sharon Mathers. Published 1988 in Canine Concepts
and Community Animal Control Magazine.~

Humphrey Sisco
Dec 26, 1993~ Aug 30, 2006

When I first saw this beautiful picture of Cheri Sisco's "Humphrey", I thought it was truly the epitome of what we do, and why we do it. I wanted to use this black and white picture of Humphrey, taken only days before his death due to congestive heart failure, to let those who may be new to Small Paws, know what we do and why we do it. Without Small Paws, Humphrey would have never known love. He would have died in a kill shelter, sick and alone. Because of Small Paws, and Cheri Sisco, he lived, he loved, and he smiled.

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