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Friday Morning April 13, 2012

Gem of the Day: "Life is about change. Sometimes it's painful, sometimes it's beautiful, but most of the time, it's both."

~ Author Unknown ~

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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, click here to read it.

"Georgie" is being transported to South Carolina for fostering with SPR. Our Team Leader to the Carolinas, Kathryn Smith, says he needs "peeling", but after that he should be a great dog. Thanks to Small Pawser, Sandy Hall, for going after him.

We have some new matching challenges for our emergencies and we have one, that has not been matched yet.

We also have two new veterinary emergencies. Sometimes I wish we could have a live web cam set up so you can see how fast these things actually come in.

This is from Cindy Leigh, one of our Board Members and our MS. and North Texas Team Leader.

Subject: Cajun at Roanoke Animal Hospital
Date: 4/11/2012 5:17:28 P.M. Central Daylight Time
From: cindylu.leigh@gmail.com
Hi, Robin,

Little Cajun is sick.

Roanoke Animal Hospital just called to say that little Cajun just broke today with diarrhea. They wanted permission to treat him. The treatment will take the bill to $690. 00. I told them to go ahead and treat him. They don't think he has influenza or distemper.

Cindy>

And then we have a puppymill rescue whom Cindy has named "Heart" in Oxford, MS.

Subject: Update on "Heart"
Date: 4/11/2012 3:01:49 P.M. Central Daylight Time
From: cindylu.leigh@gmail.com

"Heart"

Heart, the female puppy mill dog that was at the Oxford MS. Shelter, has
been vetted. With their discount of about $200, the bill
came down to a little over $750.00. She tested negative for Heartworms
and for Brucellosis. She had a dental and 10 teeth were removed. Dr.
Payne said she had the thickest uterus he'd ever seen and had probably
birthed over 100 puppies in her 7 years. She also has a cataract in
one eye and probably has little or no vision in that eye. She is shy,
and trembles in a new situation, but she is also curious and wants to
investigate everything. She LOVES rubbing and petting, does not run
when approached, and should be a wonderful, sweet pet when she gets a
little more socialized. I'm going to donate $250 toward her vetting,
bringing the total we owe Animal Clinic down to $500. I have moved Heart to my groomer's boarding facility in Sardis (which is much cheaper) and I'll pay for that.
Hopefully I can find a foster home quickly.

Cindy Leigh
MS/NoTX/OK Team Leader and Board of
Trustees>

We still have this generous matching donation challenge that 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. He was fine, then just went downhill in a few days.

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

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

We know this is a huge challenge and we are hoping that someone is blessed enough to be able match it.

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<

And we have these new challenges.

Subject: RE: Matching Challenges. One Is for $2000.00. Help Needed in GA.
Date: 4/12/2012 10:12:13 A.M. Central Daylight Time
From: chefley@comcast.net

Dawson Hefley

It's been two years this month since we lost our special boy, Dawson. But our SPR foster/senior adoptee Lexi has brought us much joy in the last 8 months, despite her medical issues. In Dawson’s memory, please issue a challenge for $300.00. You can split up into 3 $100.00 match, or by one $300.00 match. Thank you for all you do! Cindy Hefley >

And from Jane Robinson in Arizona we have this "tax relief" challenge. Jane will match up to the first $500.00. Thank you so much, Jane.

Subject: RE: Personal From Robin: Seasons of Change Are Happening. I need you./ Dog Food Recall
Date: 4/12/2012 10:30:12 A.M. Central Daylight Time
From: janemk@cox.net

Robin,

I’m so sorry to hear of all the problems you’re having.

I just had my taxes done and was pleasantly surprised to find that we don’t owe anything extra to Uncle Sam this year. I would like to challenge anyone who is in the same situation, or who is getting a refund, to pass some of it on to you. I will match up to the first $500.00 and hope this will help.

Jane Robinson>

And this challenge is from Lori Orser, for up to $100.00. Thank you Lori.

Subject: Donation Challenge
Date: 4/12/2012 7:22:06 P.M. Central Daylight Time
From: laurel1@bis.midco.net

I'm doing a whole lot of praying (despite my skinned knee <g>).

I'd like to make this challenge for $100.00 to anyone who has adopted a senior fluff (like my Leilani, fka Gumpy Small Paws) or a fluff with a health condition (like Spike's eye). Even if you can only partly match, that's fine; I'll match up to $100.00 Please help. If everyone sends $5, that will add up to a lot of money. If you can send more, that's great.

Love and prayers,
Lori Orser>

And from Dolores Lang, in Florida, we have this challenge for up to $100.00. Thank you Dolores.

Subject: Your latest emergencies
Date: 4/13/2012 4:52:45 A.M. Central Daylight Time
From: mifun44@msn.com

Hi Robin,

Please issue a challenge, in any denomination, for up to $100.00 for your
latest group of needy fluffs. I wish I could take them all, and hug them
all. They deserve it.

Hugs from my 4 fluffs, Sophie & Angel, Suzi & Julie.
They asked me to thank Louie again for those great walks at the Bash.
A real treat for them.

Dolores Lang
Florida volunteer

Lastly, I want to tell you a story about something that happened yesterday morning here in Tulsa, in hopes that reading about it will insure that it never happens to any of you.

Several of you all have been out to our house and to nearby Chandler Park in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We had a few Bashes out there before we found our favorite place, Post Oaks Lodge.

If you turn right, in front of Chandler Park, you are on a four lane fairly busy industrial street, W. 21st. St.

There are a few small houses, but mostly tank farms and offices of oil companies.

They are doing road construction there, so only one lane is open in each direction.

I was on my way into town when I first saw it.

You know that feeling.

The, "Oh no. Was that a dog that had been hit in the road and is he for sure gone?" feeling.

I passed him, not having time to stop with cars behind me but I promptly made a U-turn to swing back around to make sure. He was laying about a foot out from the curb.

There was a house there, with a drive way. I pulled in and got out and headed back out to the street.

I walked a little ways in the street against the traffic, which was good because it caused people to slow down so no one would run over him again.

Oh God. No doubt. Yes, he was gone and it had just happened. He was a precious little Pug.

I bent down and picked up his little body which was still warm and soft. This had just happened minutes before.

I carried him up to the house, where there was an iron fence around the porch, and it was locked. A grey tabby cat was sitting on the rocker on the porch.

There was a faded, handwritten sign in the window of the house that said, "STAY AWAY."

Lovely. I couldn't even get to the door to knock on it, so I did the next best thing, something I do well, if I do say so myself.

I started hollering. "HELLO? HELLO? Is anyone here? HELLO?"

The cat came to me, jumping over the iron fence at the same time that a man's voice answered, "Hello, be right out."

But the voice wasn't coming from inside the house. There was a travel trailer set up up right to the left of the house.

A nicely dressed man came out, maybe 50 years old, smiling and friendly.

He saw my vehicle with the Small Paws Rescue signs on the doors, in the driveway.

I asked him, "Sir, do you own a little Pug?"

His face changed to a look of stark dread and fear. My heart sank.

He answered, "Yes! Where is he?? I've been calling for him all morning."

15 years ago, I couldn't have done this. It's true. God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called. Of this I have no doubt.

I walked over to meet him and put both of my hands hands on his shoulders. I looked deep into his eyes. He still hadn't seen the body on the step.

I said, "Sir, I need for you to prepare yourself for some very bad news. The worst possible news," at which time he began to scream "NOOO" and he began to weep hard.

"Where is he?" he gasped.

I told him that I while wasn't the one who hit him, someone had hit and killed him in the road. I told him that I turned around and came back to see if I could help him. But it was already too late. He was gone.

Then he saw the little lifeless body on the step, and when he did he began to weep.

I kept telling him how very sorry I was. I told him his dog didn't suffer, as I could tell it was instantaneous.

Between his tears he told me how the dog had never left the yard before, and how he knew what cars were, so he always stayed out of the road. He said he never ever did this before and would always stay right there in the yard. Always.

Evidently not.

He kneeled there on the grass, holding his dog to his chest like a baby, and then he told me that when I came, he was on his way out the door to go to the hospital, where they had just decided to turn off the machines on his Mother.

He would lose his dog and his Mom on the same day.

So if you are ever thinking that you are having a bad day..

I asked him if he would like for me to call my husband to come and help.

He said he would put his little dog in his travel trailer until he got back home, when he could take care of his body. He was still just weeping.

He was holding his little dog and hugging me at the same time, thanking me for stopping.

Please, if you believe that you can trust a dog not to chase a squirrel into the road, or another dog, or a cat, please don't do it. It's just not worth it to even take a chance with their precious little lives. You can never turn back the hands of time.

"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.~

tOk. This is how you can help us to be able to help them.

We are only accepting placeable, adoptable, non- aggressive Bichons, where we are their last hope.

Please pray for us to have wisdom in the choices we are having to make about who we can and can't take.

Your prayers mean more to me than you will ever know. 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



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"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

Vicki Furstenburg's (omalou@aol.com) husband, Jim, is in ICU on a respirator after blood clots went to his lungs. Please pray for them!

(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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