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Thursday Evening, May 19, 2011

Gem of the Day: "It's never too late to be what you might have been."
~ George Eliot ~

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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

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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 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 have one more matching donation challenge to issue. It is below.

Guys, we aren't keeping up. They are falling faster than we can vet them.

Funds have been coming in very slowly this week, while the number of Bichons in death row in shelters has risen.

We have been able to catch everyone so far, but paying their vet bills is something for which we need your help.

This is from Sara Pace., our Team Leader to IN. and IL.

Subject: Nelson Small Paws
Date: 5/19/2011 10:36:53 A.M. Central Daylight Time
From: pacess4@att.net

Robin,

Nelson

It is raining bichons in IL and IN again (3 more fluffs in 3 days)!!

This is Nelson. He is a bichon-maltese mix and is estimated at 3-4 yrs old. He was at a shelter in the Chicago suburbs that is a very high kill facility. I think he just needs quarantine, dental, HW and fecal. Estimated costs $500.00.

He is very sweet and in need of a bath and groom.

I also just got a owner turn in from Janet for a 10 yr old male, in FT Wayne, IN. I will call the owner tomorrow.

Ricky

We also got a 2 yr old male, we named Ricky from a high kill shelter. Yes, another one on death row. He will need dental, quarantine, HW and fecal. I think he is up to date on vaccinations. Estimate us $500.00.

TTYL
Sara>

This is what was on the owner surrender for the 10 year old.

<Your City and State?: Fort Wayne, IN
Name of Bichon/BichonMix in need of rescue:: XXXX
Is this dog a Bichon or Bichon Mix?: Yes
Dog's age:: 10
Sex of dog:: Male
Has this dog been Spayed or Neutered?: Yes
Can you tell us why this dogs needs to be rehomed?: I have had XXXX since he was a puppy. He is my best friend and this is killing me that I have to contact a rescue organization for help. I am going through a divorce. I am a student, working part-time, and a mother of 5 year old twins. XXXX is a wonderful animal; this is breaking my heart, but I feel I have no choice. I refuse to take him to the animal shelter because I know they will put him down and it scares me to think of him sitting in a cage all by himself. I have thought hard about taking him to the vet to be put down because I feel that at least then I know it is over, I will be with him, and he will not be sitting in an animal shelter alone and scared and placed with God knows what kind of people. I would feel comfortable giving him to an organization that is dedicated to Bichons and appreciates the breed. I also know that you would never place him in a home that would not treat him properly. If he can not be placed in this type of organization, I am afraid that I may not have a choice but to contact the vet. This has been weighing very heavily on my heart.>

So, you can see that without us, this little guy will not survive.

This is why we are here, as a last line of defense.

We need to be the ones who are standing between a Bichon and death. It's as simple as that.

I don't even know if I'm even explaining it right, about how important it is that we be able to afford to to take in Bichons like the ones listed above.

It is simply life or death.

No exaggeration.

Just the facts.

Bonnie Margolis (openingstar@aol.com ) from CT has issued 3 matching $25 challenges. One for Rosie, 13 yrs. 5 months and one for Gabriel, 8 yrs 5 months, and one for her beloved angel Sammy MOE at The Rainbow Bridge. who all wish that every Bichon had a loving and safe home.

I'm leaving for CT., first thing in the morning for the CT. Small Paws Bichon Bash.

I've got to start packing but I am praying that some of you are online and can help.

They are coming out of the woodwork. Without us, they die.

We can't keep taking them if we can't pay for their care.

Thank you so much for supporting this rescue effort.

All My Love, Robin

See Vet Bills Paid by Small Paws Rescue in May of 2011 totalling $31, 089.95 for the first 16 days of May, which is an average of $1, 943.12 per day.

Remember, The Small Paws Rescue Online Auction Is Coming May 27, 2011

Donated Items Are STILL Needed!



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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!!

From Rose in the Small Paws® Rescue Online E-Store:

Subject: E-store Sale
Date: 4/20/2011 8:17:18 P.M. Central Daylight Time
From: RMCOWARD@aol.com

Hi, I'll be ending the Specials Sales in the Small Paws® Rescue Online E-Storewhen the Spring Auction begins. There are some very good prices right now for two more weeks! Thanks, Rose

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


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!)

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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