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Tuesday Evening April 19, 2011

Gem of the Day: "Expect to have hope rekindled. Expect your prayers to be answered in wondrous ways. The dry seasons in life do not last.
The spring rains will come again."
~ Sarah Ban Breathnach ~

The March 2011 online Bichon Bash has raised $1,125.00!!
Date: 4/11/2011 8:59:14 A.M. Central Daylight Time
From: beverlyvanzant@gmail.com

Dear Robin,

Between www.PetCareBev.com and www.MyFlatPet.com, we have raised $1,125.00 for Small Paws during our annual March online Bichon Bash!

I am a little late with this. I've been having some back problems making it very difficult to sit at my desk and work, so I am late in publishing the last few Small Paws members' stories. Remember I pledged $5 for every Small Paws story and photo that were sent to me for my blog? I want to send out a big thank you to Annabelle & Kay, Jazzy & Emmy & Dianne, Blue & Lauren, Boris & Deborah, Wolfie & Andrea, Tommy & Carol, Teddy & Maggie & Dick, Rosie & Gabriel & Bonnie, Baby & Barbara, Bumpers & Kathryn, Max & Frankie & Carol Ann, Kristen, Karen & Fred, Cristina & Primo & Paisano, Maxine & Ron & Jojo & Jeep, Barbara & Rob, Sandy & Marsh, Don & Donna & Chloe & Sophie & Taz, Sam & Sandra, Linda & Miles, Anne & Lupina & Jeter & Giana, Sandra & Katie, and Michelle & Blossom. Together, these Small Paws members have cost me $370.00! I guess it's Mac & Cheese for me for the next few weeks!

Thank you to all Small Paws members who participated and contributed. And if you have not yet read all the wonderful stories that have been shared as part of this year's online Bichon Bash, here is a link that will take you to them: http://petcarebev.com/tag/spr-story/.

Tyler sends greetings to all his Small Paws Fluffy brothers and sisters!

Yours in fluffyness,
Bev>
(Many thanks to Bev and Tyler for this great fundraiser for Small Paws!)


Remember, The Small Paws Rescue Online Auction Is Coming May 13, 2011

Donated Items Are needed!



Click here for step-by-step directions for using
our new shopping cart to make a donation.
You no longer need to use a password to purchase or donate!

To make a one time donation, or a monthly donation to Small Paws Rescue, you may use your major credit card securely, at this site.

If you've made a past donation by credit card, you may e-mail Susan Sebring at susan@smallpawsrescue.org to let her know the amount of your donation for the Bichons.

You may also call Susan on her cell phone at 785-224-7839

Susan is on Central Standard Time!
(Please leave a message and Susan will return your call if she is not available!)

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

Click on the Bichon puppy to see AN UPDATED 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 have seen us on Fox and Friends in New York City, or on Animal Planet on "Dogs 101."

Click Here to View Most Recent Appearance on Fox and Friends On Youtube!

Click here for backstage photos taken at the Fox New studios in New York City!

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

If you missed our last newsletter, here it is.

You all know our Sara Pace. She is our team Leader in IL. and IN.

We all love Sara. She is a Super-Woman, working two jobs as a neonatal nurse, while also being a wife, and our Team Leader.

I'm going to tell you about the three Bichons who came in, just in her area alone, since late last week.

Also about a surgery that we missed coming to tell you about, so we missed fundraising for this little one, Smudge, in Sara's area.

The surgery happened today and Sara has written a letter to you all, explaining about Smudge and why he needs your help.

I'm hoping that some of you can come through for little Smudge, who had his second FHO surgery done today, even if we missed coming to tell you about it in time.

First of all, these are the newest Bichons needing your help in Sara's Team.

We took in a little female Bichon that was hit by a car, and was left in a crate on the porch of a shelter, with a fractured pelvis.

then, she went without pain meds for four days, in the shelter.

The shelter shaved her due to heavy matting and I can only imagine how painful that was for her.

Subject: Mia Small Paws
Date: 4/14/2011 9:11:32 P.M. Central Daylight Time
From: pacess4@att.net

Mia Small Paws

Hi Robin,
Here is a picture of Mia Small Paws. She was hit by a car and taken to a shelter. Tom and Kathy went to pick her up tonight. I just found out that she was hit by a car on April 7th and just left in a cage at the shelter, with no pain medication. (how awful)

Dr Fitzgerald examined her and took x-rays of her pelvis. Her pelvis is fractured in 3 places. Dr Fitzgerald does not feel that she will need surgery but does recommend a second opinion from the specialist.

She was placed on antibiotics and pain medication ASAP! I am getting her x-rays to our orthopedic specialist tomorrow for her to review.

Currently she is resting peacefully in her crate. She will need a 16 day quarantine, vaccinations, fecal, heartworm test,( spay and dental once the fracture is healed). Mia is 9 lbs and estimated to be 2 yrs old. Her current estimated cost are 500-600 dollars.

Sincerely,
Sara Pace, SPR teamleader IL and IN

P.S. Mia, who thank goodness, does not need surgery. The ortho surgeon will see her in 1 month. She is being treated with cage rest and pain meds. She was hit by a car on April 7th and left to sit at a high kill shelter with no pain meds or antibiotics. She was in pain when we picked her up. She is doing so much better and is has very comfy blankets in her crate. She is just a sweet doll and will be adorable, once healed and groomed.

Sara<

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Our Surgeon agreed that no surgery is needed at this time for Mia. That she will heal with cage rest.

Next, while the McPherson's were at the shelter getting Mia, they came across this boy, who needed to be rescued. they went after one and came out with two.


Subject: Robbie Small Paws 4/14/11
Date: 4/14/2011 9:19:55 P.M. Central Daylight Time
From: pacess4@att.net

Robbie Small Paws

This little guy Tom and Kathy picked up for me at the same time we got Mia. His name is now Bobby. He is 2-3 yrs old. I don't think he had been groomed for a real long time so we had to shave him. He will need a 16 day quarantine, along with vaccinations,fecal, heartworm and dental. His estimated vetting cost is $500-600. Very sweet boy and just happy to be out of that shelter!

Sara>

And number three is Finnegan:


Subject: Finnegan
Date: 4/12/2011 12:46:38 P.M. Central Daylight Time
From: pacess4@att.net

Finnegan and Sara

New Illinois rescue pulled from animal control. The vet checked him. Estimated age 1.5 yrs old. He weighs 14 lbs. He will need quarantine, vaccinations, neuter and heartworm test. His teeth are pearly white, so no dental. I named him Finnegan. Estimated vetting cost is 500.00 dollars. He is a long legged bichon! Sara>

So, these three Bichons alone will need $1500-$2000.00 of vetting.

Then there is little Smudge.

Sara wanted to write this to you all to let you know why his surgery happened without us being able to raise funds for him first. (He is very tiny. I can see how we missed him.)

It's a miracle to me that Sara can even see straight, with all that she has on her plate.

Sara, thank you. Thank you for everything that you do. No apology necessary.

Subject: Smudge before and after pics
Date: 4/19/2011 4:51:42 P.M. Central Daylight Time
From: pacess4@att.net

Smudge when we first rescued him from the shelter.
He could not walk, his hips were so bad, and he was in pain.


Smudge after his first hip surgery. He felt so much better.
He had his second FHO hip surgery today.
He doesn't want to stay and wash dishes so help is needed!

Hi Robin,
I am sitting down to write you and everyone who donates an apology. I am usually so much more organized than I was this week. I started a second PRN job in the hospital and had orientation all week. I work 12 hour shifts in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (four 12 hours shift per wk). My passion, babies and dogs!

I forgot to email you all the information for Smudge's second FHO repair.

He was the 9 year old Teddybear (bichon-shitzu mix) that was rescued from being euthanized.

His FHO repair was today!

Thank you for being so understanding when I called to tell you, I forgot to email the info. for you to raise funds.

Things don't usually slip my mind, but this week, has been a different story(6 days of work in a row, 3 new rescues and I am a blond (just kidding).

Smudge had surgery today. The cost was $1800, minus a 20% discount.

He is doing amazing! Thank you to everyone who donated for his first surgery.

I am emailing before surgery and after surgery pics, so everyone can see how great he looks.

His foster family reports that he is a different fluff.

He is happy, active and very spoiled.

He will be ready for adoption in the next 6-8 wks.

Again, my apology for not getting the info to you in a timely manner to raise funds.

I think you are amazing for everything you do and am proud to volunteer for this wonderful organization.

Thank you to everyone from the bottom of my heart who helps fund these wonderful white fluffballs.

Sincerely,
Sara Pace, SPR teamleader IL and IN
pacess4@att.net>

So there you have it. Smudge needs a way to pay his surgeon and Robbie, Finnegan and Mia, also need vetting.

And Sara deserves a NAP!

Thank you Sara for all that you so.

This is how you can help Sara, er, I mean Smudge who had hip surgery today, Long Tall Finnegan, Mia with the broken pelvis and and little shaved buck necked Robbie.

I'm here and will issue all matching challenges for Sara and her saves!

All My Love, Robin

Remember, The Small Paws Rescue Online Auction Is Coming May 13, 2011

Donated Items Are needed!


See Vet Bills Paid by Small Paws Rescue for the first 18 days of April, 2011,
totalling $20, 060.50 which is an average of $1,114.47 per day.

Click here for step-by-step directions for making a donation using
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From Small Paws Ebay!


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Stop by and see what we have to offer.



I list new items as time allows so check back often. Please remember to leave SPR positive feedback on Ebay when the auction has ended to your satisfaction. Thank-you! Patti

Visit the Small Paws® Rescue Online E-Store where lots of items are on clearance and we have some new items as well!!

Huge Sale happening now in the Small Paws Rescue Online E-Store!


Great logo t-shirt. Fits 11-13 lbs (neck to tail 12 inches) $14.50




Easy to find in your purse. Enjoy your little pal every day. Face turns inside circle. Check them out in the e-store.



Kids Bichon slippers. Ty loves his (Rose's grandson) Fluffy as the fluff, Bella, also for sale in the e-store. Check them out. Slippers sell for $24.


Check out the E-STORE for many new items. Fluff love, Rose-Manager



"Small Paws Rescue Saved My Life."

Tyler's Online Bichon Bash for Small Paws Rescue!

Submit your story and picture of about your own Bichons and a donation is made to Small Paws Rescue for the entire month of March! Hurry and submit your stories and pictures!


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!

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Prayer Reports and Requests

Subject: Prayers needed
Date: 4/12/2011 2:00:49 P.M. Central Daylight Time
From: rapunzel187@hotmail.com

Dear Robin,
I wish I could send in enough money to make all your cares disappear, but I'm on disability and can barely make ends meet. But I do pray for you and all the dogs and all the people in this wonderful organization that are in need. Today I ask for prayers. I have chronic pain and the depression and anxiety that go with it and have run into a bad patch. Please pray for me and my service poodle as we are both in need.

God Bless
Vicki Graff>

Subject: Contact from Website: Carla Infante
Date: 4/9/2011 9:10:33 A.M. Central Daylight Time
From: carlinfa@aol.com

I just want you all to know what a wonderful job you are all doing. My brother, Anthony Infante, has two of you dogs, first Puccini and when he passed Mimi came into his life. I really believe that my brothers life was prolonged due to his dogs.

Unfortunately, after our mother passed in March of 2010, my brothers health started to decline and he passed unexpectedly on March 23, 2011 When I found him his beautiful Mimi was standing vigil right by his side.

The emergency team wanted to know "what to do with the dog" as they couldn't leave the dog in the house.

I told them that Mimi was my niece and she would come home with me.

I miss my brother so much, he was my only sibling and will always be my big brother, but Mimi has been such a comfort for me.

When I hold her I feel Tony's presence through her. She is adorable, loves to be groomed and now has two cousin cats to chase around the house.

Thank you all so much for all that you do for this wonderful breed and for making my brother's life more enjoyable.

Sincerely,
Carla Infante
Sharpsville, PA

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

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"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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