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Labor Day Weekend Friday Morning, August 31, 2012

Gem of the Day: "Thunder is good, thunder is impressive;
but it is lightning that does the work."

~ Mark Twain~


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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
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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 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.

If you missed our last newsletter, click here to read it.

We have an amazing matching donation challenge from Jane Cottingham in the great state of South Carolina, for $2000.00 for these precious Bichons! There have been 13 of them just in the last few days!

Jane, thank you! I am praying that there is someone out there who has been blessed to be able to meet this very generous challenge. Thank you!

Subject: challenge
Date: 8/31/2012 7:22:40 A.M. Central Daylight Time
From: louieb@smallpawsrescue.org

Louie
Please issue a matching challenge of $2000.00. I am hoping someone can match this entire amount, or at least partially match it best that they can.
Thank you
Jane Cottingham in SC
Tiffaboo09@yahoo.com

Louie Bertolino
1-424-442-9484
Credit Card Donations Coordinator
Small Paws® Rescue, Inc.
SmallPawsRescue.org>

And from one of our Florida Team Leaders, Susan Garrison, we have this challenge. If you have ever nursed a senior dog, you know what Susan is going through right now. Thank you Susan and we are praying for you and for little Spuds, your heart dog!

Subject: Have A Heart
Date: 8/30/2012 8:19:20 P.M. Central Daylight Time
From: scgmiata1@comcast.net

Money has been tight this month because for the last two and a half weeks I have taken my Spuds everyday to vet to get two injections because of a massive infection and he hasn't been eating much so we can't get pills down him.
But because so many have prayed for him, he is getting better and now has eaten for the pass three days.
So here my challenge;

"if you have a heart dog then save these 13 dogs have a chance to become someone's heart dog "Please donate $100.00 for any one and make your heart better.:

God bless you all for the prayers for Spuds,
Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®>

And from Janet Bartos in Little Rock Arkansas, we have this challenge for $250.00. Thank you Janet!

<Subject: Re: Urgent Situation. Seven MORE Bichons in danger. Help is needed.
Date: 8/30/2012 7:17:27 P.M. Central Daylight Time
From: jpb99@jpbmail.net

Hi Robin,
Please issue a matching challenge for $250.00 from Minnie & Sadie, who were owner turn-ins, and we just love them so much! Use it however it is needed the most! Wish I could double it, but maybe someone will match it.

Thanks for all you do! Janet Bartos
Little Rock, AR. >

And from Sherry Keller we have this note! Thank you Sherry!

<Subject: Re: Urgent Situation. Seven MORE Bichons in danger. Help is needed.
Date: 8/30/2012 7:33:38 P.M. Central Daylight Time
From: skeller2@pdq.net

Dear Robin,

I would like to match Karen Scott & Barbe's challenge. That would be a total of 200.00. Please, anyone, everyone, help me help Robin and the Bichon's. Remember, OUR precious Bichon's were given a chance, let's help these helpless babies. Prayers and thanks to all. Sherry Keller and Kory, Dante and Bridget
Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T>

And we have this memorial donation. Bless both of your hearts, Larry and Linda. I pray all of mine make it to 18. Thank you for thinking of others in the midst of your pain. Thank you.

<Subject: Matching Donation
Date: 8/31/2012 7:42:35 A.M. Central Daylight Time
From: Larry.Dunmoyer@OntarioSystems.com

Please issue a matching donation for $100.00 for those Bichons needing our help.

I’m issuing this challenge in honor of our Lucy, who recently went to the Rainbow Bridge. I have attached a picture of her from the 2012 Bichon Bash in Valparaiso. She’s the gray one. Obviously, wasn’t a Bichon but she was around other Bichons for so much of her life she really thought she was one.

Lucy was 18 when she left us so she lived a full life. We hope this matching donation will help enable another of God’s creatures to live their life as it was meant to be lived.

Larry and Linda Dunmoyer>

And from Dave and Leslie we have this challenge for $20.00. Thank you, you two!

<Subject: Re: Urgent Situation. Seven MORE Bichons in danger. Help is needed.
Date: 8/30/2012 9:50:37 P.M. Central Daylight Time
From: lesleybuzza@columbus.rr.com
To: pup3@aol.com

Robin please issue a challenge of $20 from our 3 fur babies: Maxie, Georgie, and Maggie. Prayers for you and all the SPR volunteers!
:)
Dave and Lesley Buzza>

And from Anne Cataldo, we have this challenge, Thank you Anne!

<Subject: Re: Urgent Situation. Seven MORE Bichons in danger. Help is needed.
Date: 8/30/2012 11:47:12 P.M. Central Daylight Time
From: ANNEJETER2@aol.com

DEAR ROBIN,
YOU MUST BE EXHAUSTED, BUT HAVE SEEN WHAT LENGTHS YOU WILL GO TO, SO THAT JUST ONE MORE PRECIOUS BICHON OR MIX, WILL BE ABLE TO MAKE SOMEONE'S LIFE SO MUCH MORE IN SO MANY WAYS AND THEY ASK NOTHING OF US. AS I TUCKED IN MY LUPINI, JETER AND LITTLE GIANA , I CRIED AFTER READING THIS AND FEEL SO SO SO VERY GRATEFUL I DO NOT HAVE TO SURRENDER THEM. THAT WOULD KILL ME. I CANNOT EVEN IMAGINE. SO MY 3 PRECIOUS FLUFFS OFFER A CHALLENGE OF $77.00 SO THAT ALL OF THE LOVING OWNERS OF BICHON'S WILL NEVER HAVE TO BE IN A POSITION TO HAVE TO SURRENDER THEIR BELOVED BICHON. MY HEART GOES OUT TO HER, AND I WISH I COULD HELP HER KEEP HER BEST FRIEND. SO MAYBE WE CAN ALL HELP TO DO THE NEXT BEST THING. GIVE HER SWEET BABY A CHANCE, AND LOVE FROM ANOTHER PERSON, SO HER SWEET BICHON CAN BE TUCKED IN EACH NIGHT AS I JUST DID WITH MINE , NEXT TO ME. I AM SO GRATEFUL TO YOUR UNENDING WORK, MAY GOD BLESS YOU ROBIN,
ANNE CATALDO >

Ok, this is last call. So many of you are either gone or heading out to enjoy the last burst of summer.

Have a wonderful and safe Labor Day Weekend!

All My Love, Robin

P.S. Below are pictures of four of the latest thirteen Bichons that need help and their stories.

From Sara Pace:

<Subject: Bichon
Date: 8/29/2012 3:14:05 P.M. Central Daylight Time
From: pacess4@att.net

Hi Robin,
I have another bichon that needs rescue. Here is his pic. He was found as a stray in Indiana. He has been at Greenwood County Animal Control where he has been held for over a week to see if anyone claimed him. No one has. They need rescue to take him. They are very small and cannot hold animals long. They work alot with rescues. He is estimated at maybe 2 years old. He was extremely matted and they did shave him for us. He will need vaccines, neuter, HW, fecal test and 10 day quarantine.

When it rains it pours
Sara>

And this request came in today from one of the OKC shelters. This little one would be euthanized without us. It was an owner surrender so they know no one is going to come looking for him and they are full. That spells euthanasia. It is a fact of life in the shelters.

At the time that someone thought it was a good idea to have that one litter of puppies, they never imagined the day that because they had that one litter, one of the dogs descending from that one litter is about to be killed because there aren't enough good homes.

It is a fact of life. And it's a fact of death.

<Hi Robin,

From one of the OKC shelters.

I know this is a long shot but I figure it never hurts to ask. This guy was surrendered to the shelter yesterday, he’s very sweet. They said he’s a Poodle mix, they also said he’s 1 year old. He has the curly Poodle/Bichon like hair and he has his full tail. I was just wondering if you’d take a look and let me know what you thought. I know everyone is full and it’s hard to take mixes but I have to try. Thanks. >


And this one came in as an owner surrender request to take.

Einstein

Your First Name:: XXXX
Your Last Name:: XXXX
Your City and State?: Lewisville TX
Name of Bichon/BichonMix in need of rescue:: Einstein
Is this dog a Bichon or Bichon Mix?: Yes
Dog's age:: 7
Sex of dog:: Male
How much does this dog weigh?: 27
Where did you originally get this Bichon?: Pet store in Houston

Has this dog been Spayed or Neutered?: Yes
Can you tell us why this dogs needs to be rehomed?: I got him when he was a puppy. When he was 2 and a half my daughter begged to take him to college. She couldn't handle him and gave him away. To whom I dont know. Somehow 4 and a half years later he found his way back to my former house in Katy TX. Neighbors contacted me and friends drove him up to Lewisville. I was thrilled! Not only to have him but to see he had been well cared for since it was obvious he had very recently been groomed.
That's the way he should be cared for and I cant. 14 months ago I was in a very bad accident which has left me disabled, broke and unable to work. I am having to move next month and dogs are not allowed. I also can't afford to care for him properly even if I could bring him. He deserves so much better. I need to know he will be loved and cared for. The idea of taking him to the pound would break my heart.
Your relationship to the dog?: Owner
Housetrained?: Yes fully
Has this dog ever bitten?: No. Not even when my 10 month old grandson puts his fingers in his mouth!
Is this Bichon or Bichon Mix safe for the time being?: I will be forced to take him to a pound. Please help me to avoid this! >

And Our Arkansas Team Leader, Cheri Sisco sent this to us today as well. This makes four in just today. That means around $2000.00 in vet bills will be coming and not much is coming in because so many of you are away.

<Subject: Fwd: Bichon in Fort Smith
Date: 8/30/2012 3:12:56 P.M. Central Daylight Time
From: Cheri.Sisco@acxiom.com

Robin, I got a call asking me if we could take this little girl in. Even though it is a humane society they do euthanize when they have to for temperament and health reasons. Because of her teeth they are considering her unadoptable as they don't have the means to do any more than basic spays and neuters, so her time is coming to an end. They say she even does the wave :)

Cheri Sisco
Arkansas Team Leader
Small Paws Rescue>

See Vet Bills Paid For the First 29 Days in August of 2012
Totalling $27, 227.32 which is an average of $938.87 per day.

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  

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!!





Raffle Tickets are now on sale to win the Beautiful 2012 Small Paws Rescue Quilt made by the Small Paws Rescue Blanketeers! It is an exquisite queen sized quilt made of beautiful 1930's reproduction fabrics in pastel shades to fit any decor!

Tickets for the raffle are $5.00 each and the drawing takes place at the Small Paws Rescue Okie Bash in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Oct. 27, 2012!
You do not need to be present to win!

So get in line and buy as many as you can to increase your chances of winning while helping the Bichons at the same time!
Many thanks to The Small Paws Rescue Blanketeers (especially to Diane Piskar, Linda Gonzoles, and Sue Halley!) for supplying our 2012 Small Paws Rescue Quilt!!

Subject: Re: e-store
Date: 8/2/2012 6:59:57 A.M. Central Daylight Time
From: RMCOWARD@aol.com

Hi, Robin, Will you give the Small Paws Rescue Online E-Store a big announcement next letter, just asking people to look to see what is there. I have lots of requests to get things in for them, then there are no sales. So the new items inventory is great, beautiful and we need customers. Help! Rose


The SPR Mugs are 5 1/8" tall and 3 1/4" wide, and hold 11 ounces. They are glazed white ceramic then painted. Lovely color for your 1st morning cup!

Microwavable/dishwasher safe!
Our Price: $11.99



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!


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 over 100,000 searches and have shopped to raise $$2,641.38 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

Thank You's

(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.

(All recipients of the Small Paws Rescue newsletter receive it voluntarily. Small Paws never gleans e-mail addresses from other e-mail lists. Small Paws never solicits e-mail addresses or shares them with other "lists" or organizations.)