Friday Morning August 31, 2007

Gem of the Day: "Dreams and dedication are a powerful combination."
~ William Longgood ~

We have an urgent situation going on.
This is a news story about it.

See the News Video. OUR BICHONS ARE IN THIS

Another News Story with pictures.


Subject: Re: We have a situation that needs your help. Please see news story./ The Mad
Date: 8/30/2007 9:42:13 P.M. Central Daylight Time
From: Crmcl@aol.com

Dear Auntie Robin,
Babe McLaughlin here - mom is writing, but me and Jessie want to help our SPR people and the 10 new ones that had no a/c, water or food. We want to send you $50 to help with these fluffs vetting. They are in good hands now, I know cause my mom and dad rescued me and totally failed fostering after the first day. We live in FL and know how hot it has been there and been traveling through hot parts of the US, but we are in a/c, lots of cool water, and food. I know how hard the holidays are for SPR - so here is our Labor Day donation for the Texas 10. Attached is me - resting in a/c - see how hard I have it.


Babe McLaughlin
(P.S. My mama is FL team leader for SPR)

To donate to Small Paws Rescue you may use your major credit card securely, at this site.
This is our own credit card server. It is secure!

If you have made a past donation using your credit card, you may e-mail Stephanie Hunter, at SPRFluff@aol.com and let her know the amount of your donation to help these Bichons.

You may also call your credit card donation in to Stephanie Hunter at 516-635-1007. She is on Eastern Standard Time! (Leave a message and she will return your call!)

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

See vet bills that SPR has paid so far in 2007 totalling $232, 742.49

See our 122 listings of 138 adoptable Bichons! (18 of these listings are of bonded pairs!)

See our 122 listings of 138 adoptable Bichons by Zip Code!

Fill out an online adoption application!

How to Become a Much Needed Small Paws® Rescue Foster Parent! (Yes, SPR pays all vet and grooming bills!)

Information About Our Programs

Small Paws® Rescue Outreach: Puerto Vallarta Mexico

Dear Small Pawsers,

Welcome to the newest members of our online mailing list, especially if you have seen us featured in one of our media articles, read about us in the best selling book "Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul", or if you saw Small Paws on the NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams!

Small Pawsers everywhere welcome you with open arms! We sincerely hope that you enjoy "Small Pawsing and reading Small Paws!"

If you are new to Small Pawsing, this may look as if it is coming only to you but really it is going out to fellow Small Pawsers all across our country and in 23 foreign countries as well! We even added Bulgaria and Romania! Adoption information is posted below. Turn up your speakers!
We have music for you!

If you missed our last newsletter, here it is. . http://www.smallpawsrescue.org/pup3/aug3007a.html

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Directions for if you have not been receiving some of the SPR newsletters

Last Monday night we paid $6, 099.41 for just one week's worth of vet bills bringing our total for August vet bills to $29, 710.33.

We are still recovering from last month in July when we paid $45, 991.61 in vet bills.

Ok, as you know a mill was forced by officials to remove their dogs, or else, near Longview, Texas. This was a bad one, folks. Little food, sometimes NO water, and no ventilation in sweltering temps.

This is the news story about this situation.

This is the link about this rescue from the HSUS. (Small Paws works closely with the HSUS and recently was notified that we would be receiving $500.00 grant, for taking in the two Bichons from the Arkansas mill, who had been left without food or water. See more about this generous gift below! A huge thank you to the HSUS in Washington DC!)

We have been asked to come for 10 of these dogs in Texas, which are Bichons. We should have them back here in Tulsa at our clinic tomorrow evening. Dr. Russell will be there for the intake to see them. We are thankful that we have a vet who will come in on a Holiday weekend!

This is from Small Pawser, Montez Brown, whom you all know better as "Mom". (This is the lady who knew me as a child and "adopted" me as an adult. Now how lucky was I?)

Subject: Re: We have a situation that needs your help. Please see news story./ The Mad Quilter has the new line of fall quilts!/ Matching Donation Challenge from Lynda De Hart
Date: 8/30/2007 10:14:52 P.M. Central Daylight Time
From: bichonmom@cebridge.net
To: pup3@aol.com

You better hang on, Darlin, I saw at least one Bichon on two different news stations this evening and tonight. One is worse than any picture I have seen come on my screen from SmallPaws. One I remember is close, but this poor baby is beyond words. I had a feeling I would be seeing a newsletter before morning. Will be sending a little moola in the morning.
Hang on, these are bad cases ,cameras don't lie.
Montez>

It takes an average of $400.00 each to vet and quarantine them, and that's if nothing else is wrong.

We have the following matching donation challenges! The first one is for $500.00. Now we know that not everyone can afford to match a challenge this large, but if there is even one of you that can, this goes a long way towards helping these Bichons in need! Toni congratulations on your great review and bonus and thank you for sharing this with the Bichons from TX!!

Subject: RE: We have a situation that needs your help. Please see news story./ The Mad Quilter has the new line of fall quilts!/ Matching Donation Challenge from Lynda De Hart
Date: 8/30/2007 11:08:30 P.M. Central Daylight Time
From: Toni@TJHatch.com

Hi Robin, I’m still working on my “Realtor Debt”, but I’ve just passed one year as Accountant for Keller Williams in Vancouver, and I got a great review, a raise, and a bonus. Thought I’d share some of my bonus with those poor puppies we’ve been rescuing. I want to challenge anyone who has air conditioning (unlike those poor puppy mill pups), please make any donation today. (We got A/C this past May.) Take care, Toni>

And this next one is is from our ever loyal friend to all Bichons, Sue Hodges in Southern California. Is anyone able to match Sue?

Subject: RE: We have a situation that needs your help. Please see news story./ The Mad Quilter has the new line of fall quilts!/ Matching Donation Challenge from Lynda De Hart
Date: 8/30/2007 10:50:36 P.M. Central Daylight Time
From: sue.hodges@pillsburylaw.com

Robin: Please issue a $100. matching challenge to help with the 10 precious "Kids". Best of luck.
Thanks. Sue>

And, ARE YOU READY FOR THIS ONE?! Ladies and GENTLEMEN. START YOUR ENGINES! VRROOOOOOM!!

Subject: Re: We have a situation that needs your help. Please see news story./ The Mad.
Date: 8/30/2007 10:10:35 P.M. Central Daylight Time
From: Goldylegs@aol.com
Reply To:
To: Pup3

Robin-
I throw down the gauntlet to all SPR members to a duel! We have had east vrs. west and north vrs. south, how about men members vrs. woman. I bet we woman can raise waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyy more money than the guys, sooo I challenge all the men, and I am going to start the ball rolling with $50. Who wants to match it??

Linda E. Goldstein>

The Mad Quilter, Christine Johnson has introduced her new 2007 line of the Small Paws Rescue Fall Quilts! (I screwed up last night and put the same picture twice! SO sorry! Scroll down to see the REAL Fall Quilt number 5!

Subject: Quilts are ready! Yay!
Date: 8/30/2007 11:49:31 A.M. Central Daylight Time
From: christinejohnson@alltel.net
To: Pup3@aol.com

Hey Robin,

The fall quilts are here, and I know some of us are more than ready for some cool weather to go with them. There are five new ones to choose from, for the still-low price of $50 each. The quilts are 100% cotton, with a flannel lining and batting, and measure about 32” square. Perfect for naps, or wall hangings, or even on top of a table. To order, just visit the SPR website donation page, and make sure you specify which quilt you’d like in the comments section as you check out. Please remember to list a second choice, because these quilts usually sell out fast.

You can see more pictures of the quilts on my website, and I’ve added a new feature as well. In the past three years, lots of Small Pawsers have sent me pictures of their fluffs enjoying their quilts. I’ve added them to the website on the “satisfied customers” pages. If you’d like to see your fluff added to the group, just send me their name and picture. The website is: www.christinejohnson.org

We have so many fluffs needing our help right now. I have a special place in my heart, and on my couch, for all of these mill dogs who so desperately need our help. If you’ve never fostered one, you just don’t know what you’re missing. These dogs show their gratitude in tiny steps every day, and it’s the most rewarding thing I know.

OK, off the soap box and back to the sewing machine!

Quilt #1: Candy corn Fluff

Nothing says fall like autumn leaves and Halloween candy, and this quilt has both! It also features a black and orange homespun and some polka dots. I had some similar candy corn fabric last year, and the quilts sold out in two days. Don’t be left out this year!




Quilt #2: Harvest Fluff

The main print in this quilt is like fall display, with pumpkins, gourds, and squash! It is set off by a fall plaid, a rust floral, and beige dots. Great for a fluff’s nap, or a beautiful wall hanging for the season.




Quilt #3: Fall patchwork

I found this beautiful fall fabric last year, and hid it away for this year’s quilts. The patchwork is to die for, with fall flowers, berries, and corn in a patchwork pattern. The other fabrics are green and gold leaves, and a homespun plaid. It belongs on your couch or a comfy chair, wherever your fluff likes to nap.




Quilt #4: Pumpkin patch

The favorite of the Mad Quilter, this quilt features lots of pumpkins and golds! The pumpkins are a beautiful shade, and the green leaf fabric has gold highlights as well. Order fast if you want this one. I don’t think it will last long.




Quilt #5: Fall Flowers

This is a great fall patchwork print with flowers in blue, rust, and beige. A reddish floral surrounds the fluff, and there is a beige plaid to go with them. Bailey has already napped on this quilt, and pronounced it “comfy.”

Thank you so much Christine, again!!

If you are home and can help these 10 Texas Bichon puppy mill survivors, this is how to do it!

If you are new to Small Paws Rescue and have any questions about who we are, they may be answered in the following links.

Guidestar.com (You will need to register to be able see all not-for-profit's info now. Guidestar has changed this to require everyone to register now. You can still get the basic Guidestar service for free!)

Small Paws Rescue Mission Statement

Before and After Pictures

You may use your major credit card securely, at this site. This is our own credit card server. It is secure.

If you can't find a way to make your credit card work online, and we have your credit card on file already, please e-mail Stephanie Hunter, at SPRFluff@aol.com and let her know the amount of your donation to help these Bichons. Please, at the same time, copy me at pup3@aol.com so we will know what is coming in.

You may also call your credit card donation in to Stephanie Hunter at 516-635-1007. She is on Eastern Standard Time!

Click on the quilt to see more pictures!

The gift shop is now sold out of tickets for the 2007 Blanketeers raffle quilt. Thank you to everybody who has purchased them and helped us sell so many in such a short time.

There are still a few tickets in the hands of Blanketeers, and these will be available - first come, first served - at bashes or picnics we attend this Summer. (we will have a very few at the NW bash Aug 27 in Arlington, WA and there should be a few at Tulsa.)

The drawing will be held and the quilt awarded at the Okie Picnic in October. You need not be present to win. We'll get it to the winner if they're not at the picnic.

Printing is limited to 1000 tickets, at $5 each, and we believe they will sell out well before the drawing at the Oklahoma Picnic, October 27, 2007.
(Claudia Bilotti of Stamford, CT won the 2006 quilt! It appraised for $3400.00!)

Contact dianamca@smallpawsrescue.org for more information.

One of the ways you can help is to donate your car, boat or motor home to Small Paws!
We are now set up to sell these items on our Small Paws EBay Page!

This is an article with more about donating a motor vehicle to Small Paws!

And visit our Cafe Press Shop!

PHOTO OF ROBIN & PUP 2007 CALENDAR PRINT
A great photo by Stephen Holman from the Tulsa World News article written about Small Paws Rescue.
A rare photo of Robin kissing Chic, a rescued fluff.

SPR Logo Gear and Merchandise!

And, if you want to donate stock to Small Paws, we do have a stock account set up and are able to accept it from your broker!

Still yet another way you can help us is to Sign Up As a Small Pawser With IGIVE.COM! A portion of your purchases from major upscale retail stores will then come back to Small Paws and the Bichons! Small Paws Rescue Inc. - Double Donations And a New Store, Too (August 29, 2007)

Another way you can help Small Paws AND give a Birthday or Anniversary gift, is to make a donation in that person's name or honor. Please be sure to include a note so that person or family can be sent notification via a beautiful Small Paws Rescue card!

Here's another way to help SPR, donate shares of stock! This is a win-win situation for everyone. No taxes on the donation (for either you or SPR) and no broker's fees. This is a great way to dispose of those miscellaneous shares of stock you've been holding on to and put them to good use!

And remember, we also have Small Paws Ebay!

To:  pup3@aol.com
From:  SPR Ebay 
100% positive feedback rating!
subject: EBAY UPDATE
Feedback score: 533 || Positive feedback: 100%

We have many new items up for bid on the Small Paws Rescue Ebay site!

We are also registered with Mission Fish.
Ebay sellers can donate percentages of their sales to Small Paws at listing time and Ebay will keep track of the donations and payments for them.
Look for this symbol.

HAVE YOU MADE SMALL PAWS RESCUE A FAVORITE EBAY SELLER YET?

You don't have to wait for newsletters to see what is offered on SPR's Ebay page.

Just follow these steps to add SPR to your Favorite Seller list. You will get email announcements once a week on new items.

1. Sign on to Ebay.

2. At the very top of the page you will see "Community", click on that.

3. On the next page enter - smallpawsrescue - where it says enter a user ID, then click on "find a member".

4. The next page will show "exact match" - click on smallpawsrescue.

5. Next page look in the left column and you will see "add to favorite sellers", click on that.

6. The next page will show "Favorite Sellers Top Pick" and the box by it will have a checkmark. Press "SAVE".

That's it!

Just do this one time and SPR will be on your Favorite Seller list and you will get email updates of new items.

Click on the ebay logo to see all of Small Paws' ebay items!

Bichon Checkbook Cover                                                                Bichon Memo/Picture Holder - New  

Bichon Little Snoozing Dog Figurine - New                             Crochet Pattern Book for Precious Pets - Dog & Cat  

Tis the Season to Crochet - Christmas Decorations/Gifts                        Bichon Dog Socks - Set of TWO - New

Knit Summer Tops from Annies' Attire Pattern Book -New                Bichon Sleepy Time Dog Figurine - New  

Speak! Quips, Quotes & Anecdotes for Dog Lovers - New              Bichon Dog Pin - Handmade & Painted - Butterfly/Flowers

Click the MissionFish Logo above to go to the Small Paws Rescue Mission Fish Page.

We are always completely amazed at the generosity and kindness of Small Paws Supporters.  The selection of items to sell we have had over the past months has been fabulous!  We have many items in stock to list but are also always looking for new items for the next round.  Email us if you have something to list.

THANKS!

Debbie Corkindale and Patti Newlin, the Small Paws Rescue Ebay Team 

A special thanks to Small Paws Rescue for their tireless devotion to rescuing Bichons from the most unspeakable circumstances. Robin Pressnall and her army of foster parents, volunteers and supporters are amazingly generous with their time and money on behalf of some of the most loving and trusting creatures on earth. They are the embodiment of the idea of "walking the walk."

Her business is in a lull, her husband’s lost his job and her best friend is so depressed she’s talking about suicide. Cassie Grimes is sure that things can only get better as she loads her dogs in the car and heads for Florida to work things out.

Fat chance. Nothing’s ever that simple for this dog-loving woman who seems to be a crap magnet. Shortly after arriving at the condo she’ll soon be forced to sell in the name of solvency, her wealthy best friend is arrested for the disappearance of her much older husband.

What’s a woman to do? Jump into the middle of things, naturally. With the help of her Bichons, Maggie and A.J., her disgruntled hubby and a couple of gun-toting geriatric party girls, Cassie can’t resist being an amateur detective. She’s not making any friends in the local police department because she keeps turning up in the middle of crime scenes. While trying to help her trophy-wife friend, Cassie uncovers a web of fraud, murder and extortion that have the bad guys trying to beat her up or blow her up or just plain shoot her. It gets so bad that Gene even suggests she hire her former boyfriend as extra security. Yikes.

What Cassie goes through in the name of friendship will keep you on the edge of your seat. That is, of course, if you don’t fall off it while laughing out loud. Once again, Pearson proves that everyday life can be not only exciting, but hilarious.

Of course, they are signed from Maggie and A.J. to the buyer's pooch, so please put your fluff's name(s) in the Comments section of the order form!

$14.95 plus $4.05 Shipping and Handling

Add To Cart $14.95

As a special treat, we also offer a 6 1/2" Douglas Cuddle Toy stuffed bichon sporting an adorable red bow! Machine washable. Only $7.95 plus $3.50 shipping and handling or only $3.95 plus $3.50 shipping and handling with the purchase of a Family Ties or Trouble in Paradise book!

Add to Cart

See our NEW GIFT SHOPPE ITEMS THANKS TO LINDA LANGFORD OUR GIFT SHOPPE MANAGER EXTRAORDINAIRE!

DA SPR Logo MUGS are back in stock at the Small Paws Rescue Online Gift Shoppe!

1 Mug $14.99 includes shipping Add to Cart

2 Mugs shipping to same location $25.99 Add to Cart

4 Mugs shipping to same location $39.99 Add to Cart

Bichon Key Hook

Never loose your keys again!

Only $9.99 includes shipping to the USA and Canada Add To Cart


"I used to have money-now I rescue Bichons! Plaque 7x9 1/2

Don't we all know this feeling!

$29.99 Plus $4.05 shipping Add To Cart


Your photo.


Your picture turned into a pattern for you to cross stitch!
(Betsy Bunny, Annie (an SPR doggie), Ding-Ding and their Mom Debra have given me permission to use their picture.)

Do you or someone you know like to cross stitch? If so,this item might
be just the thing for you. Have your favorite photos converted into a
pattern that you can cross stitch. It can be a picture of your dog,
cat, child or anything you have a picture of that you would like to
cross stitch. You can support Small Paws Rescue and have fun at the
same time. 100% of the proceeds will go to SPR.
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This would make a great gift for someone you know that likes to cross
stitch. You can buy the pattern or the pattern and the floss and give
it to them as a gift, or you can stitch it yourself first then give it
as a gift. When you are done, it can be framed or made into a pillow.
You will get a computer generated cross stitch pattern (not a kit). All
patterns are printed out for 16 count, but can be done in any size you
wish. The design is coded for DMC floss and will come on several
sheets of paper. All patterns are done in whole cross stitches.
Included with the pattern is an easy to read symbol key guide and a
color picture of your item. The pattern is printed in black and white
on a laser printer.

Betsy Bunny, Annie (an SPR doggie), Ding-Ding and their Mom Debra have given me permission to use their picture. Above is the digital picture of them and then how it will look after it is stitched. This pattern uses 50
colors and the finished size using 16 count canvas is 8 inches tall by
12 inches wide.

Remember 100% of the sale will go to Small Paws Rescue!
This can be yours for $15.99 includes shipping.

Custom Cross Stitch Pattern

Add to Cart

Graciously donated by Lori Berlin



Small Paws Rescue Belly Bands
Two Great New Designs

Durable silk screen on cotton/poly blend navy fabric
Lined with a coordinating soft flannel

We recommend using only with an incontinence pad
Machine wash, either machine dry on low heat, or air dry

Sm. 12-14 inches
Med. 15-17 inches
Lg. 18-20 inches

Only $14.99 Includes Shipping to the USA or Canada

Diana can do custom orders for tiny doggies, or big guys!

Please click on Add to Cart for the design that you want and you will then be given a choice of sizes.
After you choose your size hit recalculate and the item will add to your cart

Small Paws Rescue Saved my Life Belly Band Add to Cart
Support Small Paws Rescue Belly Band Add to Cart

Come Visit Our Small Paws Rescue Store on CafePress!

From: dianamca@hughes.net

Hi Robin,
I've created a new section in our CafePress shop - The logo is different, lighter, and might appeal to more of our members.

You might want to mention it in the next newsletter you do - people getting ready for Summer events might enjoy some new logo wear.

Also, Buckwheat and Tina are featured on the first two SPR postage stamps, at just $19.99 a sheet.

http://www.cafepress.com/smallpawsrescue/1578193

Maybe it will help to raise some funds for when it's raining Bichons.

Diana>

The HSUS has been very kind to help Small Paws in our effort to take in so many of these little mill people. We thank them so much!

Subject: Donation to Small Paws
Date: 8/28/2007 1:46:48 P.M. Central Daylight Time
From: ksummers@hsus.org
To: Pup3@aol.com

Hi Robin,
The Humane Society of the United States would like to donate $500 from our Puppy Mill Rescue Assistance Fund to Small Paws Rescue to help with the care and treatment of the Bloomer, Arkansas puppy mill Bichons.

We would like to extend a similar offer to the Animal Rescue Foundation of Tulsa, which I understand rescued some of the other dogs. To that end, I was wondering if you could help put me in touch with Norita Shipman as I do not have her personal email address.

Thanks so much for your help, and for all you do!
Kathleen Summers
Program Assistant, Puppy Mills
The Humane Society of the United States
2100 L Street NW
Washington, DC 20037
ksummers@humanesociety.org>

These are some of the thoughts of some of the rest of you all, regarding this mill closure.

Subject: new members of SPR
Date: 8/30/2007 10:29:25 P.M. Central Daylight Time
From: dsvedman@elp.rr.com
To: pup3@aol.com

Hi, Robin,

My four rescued dogs (Didi, Scottie, Sammy, and Max) and I are each giving $10 toward the vetting funds for the puppy mill dogs coming in. Money is scarce, but not as scarce as the water they had; funds are tight, but not as tight as the air they had to breathe; the donation is small, but not as small as the space they had to live in. My "boys" and I are so fortunate now; all I have to do is look back at their old pictures with sad little faces to realize what a difference can be made with care and generosity. "Riches" can, and should, be measured in terms other than dollars.

Deborah Svedman
El Paso>

<Ladies,


<Subject: (no subject)
Date: 8/31/2007 8:31:45 A.M. Central Daylight Time
From: MaryP@IM_DOM1.IndianaFCU.com

I have had an interesting morning, Left me cell phone at home and then a flat tire on the way to work. The sun is shining and the temperature is wonderful after the 90 plus temperatures for most of August. Plus Triple A is a wonderful service to have. God is in Control and I am grateful to him and the work he is doing threw Small Paws.

I am a regular monthly contributor and a owner of Wrigley Field rescue puppy (4 years ago known as Lion King)
I will give an additional $25.00 to help the Texas babies. If you need additional information I can be reached at 317-554-3044 (direct line at work)

I would also like to up my monthly contribution by $5.00 starting in September. I would like to let others know that it is easy to commit to a regular amount every month and have it directly taken from your checking account. Let's use technology to Small Paws advantage. I have been doing it for close to 4 years and have never had a problem.

Thanks for your work and God Bless You All.

Mary Passage
Noblesville, IN 46060>

<Hello Stephanie,


Subject: Like to match a donation challenge
Date: 8/31/2007 9:11:45 A.M. Central Daylight Time
From: loretta_cheshire@yahoo.com
To: SPRFluff@aol.com

If no one has matched Lynda De Hart's $100 challenge, I would like to do so, or if it has already been matched, could you wait a little bit and see if another $100 challenge comes in? Regardless, I want to make a $100 donation for the 10 N. TX puppy mill rescues, but I thought I'd try to stretch out the dollars and match a challenge at the same time. I have donated several times online before so my CC info should be there.

Right now I don't have any Bichons, but I am leaning towards adopting a couple when I retire (10 years though). Currently we have several other dogs that we have taken in over the years, and one has some dog aggression to unfamiliar grown dogs so I can't foster or adopt a small dog at this point. I am totally in sync with Small Paws Rescue philosophy of helping regardless of age or health issues. Our own animals (7 dogs and 4 cats, all rescues) have had a gamut of issues over the years that we have addressed the best we can. We have no human children so these fill our hearts (and house and yard, lol!), and we can't imagine not having them, issues and all.

Thank you for all you do for those that can't help themselves.

Loretta Cheshire
136 Williams Ranch Road
Conway, AR 72032>

<From: j.williams2@tcu.edu

This donation is in honor of my two precious babies, Bailey and Dudley, that we adopted through Small Paws. Your story about the puppy mill in the Dallas/Fort Worth area touched my heart so because that is where I live. I hope the owner gets the punishment that he or she deserves. Thank you Small Paws for all you do not only for Bichons, but dogs everywhere by raising awareness of inhumane treatment of dogs.
Jan Williams>

Ok, that's all for now. As soon as we have pictures we will send them out! All My Love, Robin

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.
Godspeed Humphrey Sisco. Godspeed.

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