(You're receiving this e-mail from pup3@aol.com because you've subscribed to the Small Paws Rescue Newsletter list!
Click here to Update Profile/Change E-mail Address)

 

Thursday March 31, 2011

Gem of the Day:

The Hidden Power of the Heart
"You may not always be able to feel a deeper heart feeling right away, but stay focused in the heart. The sincerity of your effort can reconnect you to your heart current and start the juices flowing. To plug in, think of someone you love or remember what feels good, maybe a fulfilling experience. Feelings help you remember."
~Sara Paddison,~

The Heart Murmur Bichons


"Macy" will be our 77th Heart Murmur Surgery
7 month old "Macy" has a grade SIX out of a possible SIX heart murmur.
Discounted cost to repair her heart murmur will run right at $2000.00 at MedVet in Worthington, Ohio, if we can get her there and raise funds for her.
World renown cardiologist, Dr. Thaibinh Nguyenba, would be doing her surgery.


Click here to see a short movie of little Munchkin.
Three year old "Munchkin" has both a torn ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) AND a Grade 5 out of 5 Luxating Patella. He is in pain. He needs surgery in OKC , where he is being fostered. The surgery would be done by Dr. Skip Tangner at the Veterinary Surgical Center in OKC, as soon as we can raise the funding.
Discounted cost of torn ACL surgery, which is the most crucial of his two surgeries and is the one needing to be done first, is $1087.00.



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.

We are not there yet but we are slowly getting there.

We have the following new matching challenge donations.

If there is someone who will match one of these challenges, the challenger will make a donation in the amount of the challenge.

It's a way for your donations to go twice as far, and a way to get to know your fellow Small Pawsers!

These are our newest matching challenges.

We have this one for up to $1500.00 from Mike Bush. Wow. What a blessing! Thank you Mike!

Subject: Matching challenges
Date: 3/30/2011 9:22:26 P.M. Central Daylight Time
From: mbush@flash.net

Robin,

I will match all challenges and donations for Macy and Munchkin up to $1500. That ought to cover the cost of both surgeries.

Mike Bush>

And from Deb Snider in Norman Oklahoma, we have this challenge. Deb will match up to $250.00. See the rhyming challenge below and pick a color! Thank you Deb!


Subject: Munchkin and Macy challenge
Date: 3/31/2011 12:28:59 A.M. Central Daylight Time
From: egsnider2@sbcglobal.net
To: Pup3@aol.com

Hey Robin and Susan! If it’s not too late, please issue the attached challenge, for match up to $250. Emma wants to help a fellow heart murmur fluff, and Buster wants to help with ortho surgery, which saved his life. Thanks so much for all you do - Deb Snider

M(unchkin) & M(acy's)'s Treat

Maybe you've heard
of our two M&M's
Munchkin and Macy
Our dear little friends.

Munchkin needs ortho
and Macy needs heart
Both can be helped
If we'll do our part.

Everyone struggles
To make ends meet now
But here is a way
And this would be how.

Of 25 colors, please pick the one
that you want to give to these little ones
A color you love best most surely will do
Macy and Munchkin will so love it too!

An M(unchkin) & M(acy) that you select
and give $10 for
will get $10 match from me
so we'll be doing more

For Macy and our Munchkin boy
Pick one of twenty-five
And how sweet will it be to see
Our Macy and Munchkin thrive!

Silver
Dark Green
Dark Pink
Light Purple
Cream
Gold
Blue
White
Purple
Yellow
Red
Pink
Orange
Green
Light Blue
Aqua
Electric Green
Shimmer Pearl
Shimmer Platinum
Shimmer Golden
Brown
Teal
Black
Dark Blue
Maroon

And from Cathy Corbin at gfcathy@optonline.net. Any New Yorkers out there?:

"Here's $10 for each of the 3 fluffs I have adopted from Small Paws since 2004 - Angel Cuddles, Angel Bijou and my new love Fritz! We can't match all of Boris' New York Bichon challenge, but maybe a few other NY'ers will chime in to make it to $100. "

And from Shelly in Washington State we have this challenge for $150.00! Is there anyone who can match Dr. Shelly?!


Subject: RE: A Special Small Paws Rescue Message From Robin
Date: 3/30/2011 9:52:07 P.M. Central Daylight Time
From: shelleyselph@hotmail.com

My new puppy mill girl is doing SO well. With my first SPR fluff, Sachi, I missed the fact that I didn't get to experience her puppyhood as she was over a year old when I got her. I missed seeing her make new discoveries and acquire new skills and learning to play and all the stuff that puppies do. Well this week, my 8-year old puppy mill girl, Tia, (who I've had for 6 weeks) has really blossomed! I just love watching her discover new things and grow in trust and playfullness and love. She is so sweet and gives gentle little kisses.

Just now, Tial let me know that she would like to make a challenge of $25 for each week she's been here for $150 for the two fluffs who are hurting because she is so grateful to not be hurting anymore.

Shelley, Sachi, Tia, and Benedict>

And we have this challenge from Judy Parker we have this challenge for $100.00. I hope someone can match this one too!


Subject: Re: A Special Small Paws Rescue Message From Robin
Date: 3/30/2011 10:09:18 P.M. Central Daylight Time
From: jettinjlg@aol.com

Robin,
I'll issue a $100 challenge as well. i wish i could do more. Wish i could just take care of the whole bill, but i can't. All i can do is pray that others will come thru as well to save those fur babies. Judy Parker<

And from Heather we have this challenge for $10.00. Thank you Heather!

Subject: Re: A Special Small Paws Rescue Message From Robin
Date: 3/31/2011 9:13:23 A.M. Central Daylight Time
From: hattwater@yahoo.ca
Reply To:
To: pup3@aol.com


HI Robin: Please issue a $10.00 challenge to all of who have had a Bichon in need of emergency medical care. I issue this challenge in memory of my Little Zoe who had inflammatory bowel disease and needed constant medical care, even though my challenge is a small amount, every $10.00 helps.

God Bless you Robin.

Heather Attwater and Teddy Small Paws-Attwater>

And from The Villagesss Florida's Friendliest Home Town, we have this challenge for $100.00 from Lynn McGibney. Thank you Lynn!

Subject: Re: A Special Small Paws Rescue Message From Robin
Date: 3/31/2011 5:36:29 A.M. Central Daylight Time
From: lmcgib@comcast.net
To: pup3@aol.com

Robin,

Please issue a $100 matching for Munchkin and Macy or you can use my $100 to match someone else. Please use the funds so you can get the most money for Munchkin and Macy.

I know I do not tell you enough how much I appreciate what you do for all the bichons everywhere. Thank-you for all your hard work and the fundraising you do as you have saved so many lives.

Lynne McGibney
the Villages>

And from Janet Bartos we have this challenge for $40.00. Thank you Janet!

Date: 3/30/2011 8:23:34 P.M. Central Daylight Time
From: jpbartos@sbcglobal.net

Please issue a matching challenge from Minnie & Sadie for $50 each and hope there are lots who can give that amount! Janet>

And LIVE from Manhattan, in New York City, this is a talking E-card matching challenge with a message from Deborah Berger herself.. It's for $100.00. Thank you again Deb. So much.

Ok, those are our challenges for little Munchkin and Macy.

I'm off to speak to a group of students about responsible pet ownership, at Thoreau Academy here in Tulsa. I'm taking one of our foster dogs. The teacher is a Bichon Dad and asked me to come be a guest speaker today in a class called "Dogs 101."

I'm going to tell the kids to go home and tell their parents that they were all signed up to be volunteers for SPR and that it's required for their kid to graduate.

Hey. That could work. All My Love, Robin

See Vet Bills Paid by Small Paws Rescue Inc. for the first 28 Days of March of 2011, totalling $32, 217.71 averaging $1, 150.63 per day.

Click here for step-by-step directions for making a donation using
our new shopping cart! You do not need to register or obtain a password!

Companies Who Match Employees Donations  

From Small Paws Ebay!


Feedback Score Of 1887 100% Positive Comments.



"Small Paws Rescue Ebay is open!
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!!


BELLA: Adorable 12" flopsie bichon toy, new to the E-store. She'd warm your heart with her cuteness and being so soft. $18.55 Check out the E-STORE for her and many new items. Fluff love, Rose-Manager


Let him enjoy his breakfast with you. 3x5 OVAL sticker. Check him out in the E-STORE of SPR. $5.99


"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!

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!)

Thank You's

Subject: thank you for your newsletters!
Date: 3/30/2011 10:05:51 P.M. Central Daylight Time
From: nausicaaproductions@usa.net

Robin,

In your last newsletter you said you hated asking us for money again and
again. Please don't apologize for asking for money for vet bills. Think of it
this way instead: you are offering us the chance to help and to be a part of
making a small piece of the world a better place:-)

Anne and Max (our very own fuzzy Small Paws family member)



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.)