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Monday Morning February 28, 2011

Gem of the Day: "Courage is grace under pressure."
~ Ernest Hemingway~


Now available in the Small Paws E-Store, Ladies Tees and Note Cards!
Suzanne Renaud, the famous painter of many famous Bichons, was generous enough to paint a painting for SPR. Even more spectacular, she gave SPR exclusive rights to distribute, make, or sell anything with this template.
A gorgeous new women's t-shirt has been produced and is available for the 1st time in the new E-store. Contact Rose Coward, the E-Store Manager, at
rose@smallpawsrescue.org to express your interest, sizes and joy at seeing the use of Suzanne's contribution.
Made in XL with print on soft white 100% cotton, either round or V-neck.

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.

I am having a medical emergency with one of my own Bichons, Chipper, and we are out the door first thing this morning to go to Oklahoma City to see Dr. Skip.

Chipper began having a slight head tilt and stumbling last evening and I am hoping this is Vestibular Disease as it is the thing with the best prognosis.

Your Aging Bichon: Vestibular Disease

(It sounds like doggy vertigo and he probably gets that from me.)

I'm taking him to Dr. Skip in case it is something to do with a disc.

Please pray for us as we find out what is wrong with my own personal baby.

I needed to get this letter out to you all first, though about the Small Paws Rescue Bichons.

We are not yet at a level where we are able to operate or authorize funds for surgeries for the SPR foster Bichons.

See Vet Bills Paid for the First 21 Days of February, 2011
Totalling $30, 889.75 averaging $1,470.94 per day.


"Elvis" had his bladder stone removed last Thursday. Thanks so much to all of you who helped him.

We presently have a situation with Rocky 2 who is near St. Louis MO., is diabetic and has a bladder stone and he is bleeding.

We tried raising funds for him once before, and raised maybe $400.00 for him.

His first vet said he was trying to get his diabetes regulated before he would do the surgery.

Then he said he couldn't do the surgery for a couple more weeks due to it being Canine Dental Month and he was covered up with dentals I guess.

This dog is bleeding all over everywhere according to the foster mom.

We have got to do something for him.

This is from Deb Fahey, our Team Leader for MO.

<Subject: URGENT- Rocky2
Date: 2/27/2011 1:50:04 P.M. Central Standard Time
From: deb13@optonline.net
To: pup3@aol.com

Rocky2: Second Attempt

Hi ladies. We found another vet to take care of Rocky2 - (bladder stones, bleeding and he is diabetic). This Animal Hospital is very thorough and professional but more expensive.

The first visit was $411 and included blood work, antibiotics, xray. I put that on my charge card since they wouldn't direct bill us. Hopefully we can get a discount.

You had approved the surgery when we got the estimate from the original hospital for $500-600. The estimate from the new Vet for the surgery (soup to nuts) is $960-$1034 and includes everything. The Vet is willing to come in on her day off (Tuesday)to get the surgery done. Poor Rocky is in a lot of pain and needs surgery ASAP.

Please let me know how you wish to proceed. Thank you so much.

Debbie
(T/L WI/MI/MO/KS/NE).

Dr. Clapper Bogey Hills Animal Hospital. St. Charles, MO. (near St. Louis)>

Now we are trying to find someone who is less expensive who can get him right in, but if not, we are going to need to do this.

The total needed for him is roughly $1400-1500.00 and we have raised maybe $400.00.

We also have several owner surrenders coming in, asking us to take in Bichons who are diabetic.

We need foster parents who can take a diabetic Bichon. It's easy to give the shots they need. You can do it. trust me. You can do this!

Let us know if you can help with one of several diabetic dogs we have who are needing to come into rescue.

This is one of them:

<Your City and State?: NORTH BELLMORE, N.Y.
Name of Bichon/BichonMix in need of rescue:: XXXXX
Is this dog a Bichon or Bichon Mix?: Yes
Dog's age:: APPROX 11 OR SO
Sex of dog:: Male
Has this dog been Spayed or Neutered?: Yes
Can you tell us why this dogs needs to be rehomed?: I TOOK THIS DOG IN TO CARE FOR HIM WHEN MY FRIEND WENT INTO THE HOSPITAL IN DEC 2010. HE PASSED AWAY IN JAN 2011 AND I AM FINDING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO CARE FOR A DIABETIC DOG WHO NEED INSULIN SHOTS 2X A DAY. I AM 75 YEARS OLD AND WORK PART TIME. HE ORIGINALLY WAS A RESCUE DOG MY FRIEND ADOPTED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION.
Your relationship to the dog?: Friend of Owner
Housetrained?: YES
Has this dog ever bitten?: NO
Is this Bichon good with children?: YES
Vet's Name:: XXXXXX
Vet's Phone Number: 516-XXX-XXXX>

We have this from Beverly Van Zant. Thank you so much Beverly!

This begins tomorrow, Tuesday, March 1, 2011!

Subject: FOR THE NEWSLETTER: The online Bichon Bash starts March 1!
Date: 2/27/2011 1:42:21 P.M. Central Standard Time
From: beverlyvanzant@gmail.com
To: pup3@aol.com

Dear Robin,

Could you please mention this in the next newsletter?

I have a challenge and a pledge for the mighty warriors of Small Paws.

During the entire month of March, I will be hosting an online Bichon Bash to raise money for Small Paws on my blog at www.PetCareBev.com.

Tyler's Bichon Bash for Small Paws Rescue!

THE CHALLENGE: During the month of March, I challenge everyone out there to send me their own Small Paws story, or to send me a photo of their Small Paws pooch.

MY PLEDGE: For every story or photo that I am able to publish on my blog, I will donate $5 to Small Paws. There are 31 days in March. I could easily publish 31 stories--but that would only be a measly $155. I want to publish 2 or 3 stories a day, and lots of photos! C'mon you guys! Send me lots of stories and photos and force me to eat mac and cheese next month so that I can pay off my pledge!

So to recap, I'm spending March blogging about Small Paws; highlighting Small Paws pooches waiting for adoption on PetFinder; and (with everyone’s help) sharing stories and photos from Small Paws members to showcase why we all love and support Small Paws Rescue (and sending $5 to Small Paws for every story/photo I use).

Stories and/or photos should be sent to BeverlyVanZant@gmail.com. I will preserve the privacy of everyone participating.

With your help, I’m looking forward to writing a big check to Small Paws at the end of the month.

All my best,

Bev>

You who know me, know that I would just about rather have a root canal than to come to you and keep asking for help.

If they could type, you wouldn't keep hearing from me, I promise.

But until then, they only have me to come and tell you their needs, so that's why I do what I do.

If you can help us, we need you.

If you can't help us, please pray that there is someone out there who can.

This is how you can help us to help these Bichons. We truly need you.

I'll have my phone and will be checking e-mail through the day.

We thank you in advance. Thank you. All My Love, Robin

See Vet Bills Paid for the First 21 Days of February, 2011
Totalling $30, 889.75 averaging $1,470.94 per day.

Click here for step-by-step directions for making a donation using
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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!!


They are in. Long johns! Thermal pj's gives warmth for lounging or sleeping.Free Monogramming-please allow 2 weeks for delivery. $19.99

Check in the e-store for measurements.


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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"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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