Tuesday August 1, 2006

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Subj: Birthday Quilts
Date: 7/28/2006 10:31:19 AM Central Standard Time
From: christinejohnson@alltel.net
To: Pup3@aol.com
Hey Robin,

It seems like we have so many fluff emergencies right now; so many precious little ones needing expensive vet care before they can find their forever homes. I’d like to help by offering some very special quilts for some very special bichons! Check out the new samples!





Personalized birthday quilts are here, and Bailey was MORE than glad to model for the center square. These quilts feature “Happy Birthday” fabric, multi-colored bones, a plaid, and even a doggie print with leashes, toys, and bowls. Very colorful and totally unique for that special dog of yours. They measure 32” square and are made of 100% cotton fabrics. Please note: photo transfers to fabric are not as “rugged” as regular rag quilt squares. Although they are washable, wash with care in cold water, and only when necessary. The photos may fade with repeated washings. Think what a wonderful wall hanging these would be, or as a table topper.

I’m also offering a birthday quilt with our favorite fluff puppy head in the center. Here it is:





Like quilt #1, this quilt is 100% cotton and 32” square. It features birthday fabrics and candles, and can be machine washed and dried as desired. For more pictures, please visit my “Small Paws Quilt Shop” website at: www.christinejohnson.org.


To order either quilt, just make a $50 donation on the secure Small Paws credit card website.

Or you may send a check or money order to:
Small Paws Rescue Inc.
3316 S. 72nd. W. Ave.
Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74107

Specify quilt #1 or #2, and if ordering #1, send me your fluff’s name and picture to BR> From: christinejohnson@alltel.net Please allow three weeks for delivery. Each quilt will be handmade for your fluff and it will take the ’42 Singer some time (not to mention the ’52 owner of said sewing machine!)


And just so you know….Bailey’s real birthday is August 16th, when I picked him up from a shelter in North Georgia as a FOSTER fluff. Don’t tell him what he’s getting for a present. J

Chris>


See Vet Bills Paid in July of '06 Totalling $ 34, 695.83

See Vet Bills Paid in June '06 Totalling $32, 194.05

See Previous Vet Bills Paid by Small Paws Rescue in 2005 Totalling $438,467.30

See our 141 listings of 145 adoptable Bichons! (Some of these listings are of bonded pairs!)

See our 145 listings of 148 adoptable Bichons by Zip Code!

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If you missed our last newsletter, here it is. http://www.smallpawsrescue.org/pup3/july3106.html

This is an emergency communication of the Small Paws Rescue Network. I'm writing this from a hotel lobby, and Dale, my husband will send it out to you from our home, as soon as I can get it emailed to him.

I'm in Oklahoma City now, and from where I'm seated it's not mighty pretty, I don't care what that Route 66 song says.

As you know, yesterday I drove down to Duncan, Ok. to pick up two 4 year old Bichon brothers who were running out of time at a shelter there.

They are siblings, and the note on the paperwork from the breeder says they were born in the same sac, which would make them identical twins. They have been together since day one, which was March 9, 2002. They are very attached, and while riding in separate crates placed next to each other, touched noses the whole way.

Sadly, one of them was attacked in the shelter Sunday night sometime, by another dog. This shelter was so overcrowded, they had to keep several dogs in each kennel.

Yet I have never seen two more compassionate people as the two there who were trying to get dogs to walk out the front door on their own four feet, by either adoption or by rescue taking them, as opposed to them leaving out the back door, and if you don't understand what that means, that may be a good thing. Sometimes ignorance can be bliss.

I believe the twins names are Boo and Buzz but the paperwork is up at the clinic in OKC where I had to stop last night for emergency medical care.

The wound from the dog attack was under the belly, and the shelter really had no money or resources with which to treat it.

Boo or Buzz, (who knows...they are identical twins I tell you!) needed emergency medical attention, and by the time I left the shelter, every vet in the Duncan, OK area was closed. This shelter was out in the country...dirt roads and all.

Gracie, the official SPR GPS system had a hard time finding her satellites, and kept announcing this fact to me, over and over. "Lost Satellite." Lost Satellite."

I heard her inference. She really wanted to know what the heck we were doing way out there.

When we finally got our bearings, I drove like a Bichon Mom out of hell from the shelter, knowing I knew I had a Bichon with a gut injury in the back seat, to the most wonderful vet clinic in OKC that you can imagine.

They are open 24 hours, and they already knew who we are! They took care of everything last night, which was a lot, and they gave us a huge rescue discount to boot.

You have to check out their website. It's unbelievable. I am still in disbelief that we ended up at this amazing vet clinic during this medical emergency.

You can tell by the forums and services they offer on the website, that they are VERY rescue friendly, even featuring pictures of animals in the OKC shelter up for adoption. I can not tell you what a blessing it was to find these folks last night.

Neel Veterinary Hospital in OKC

While I was at the shelter, I pulled two more dogs. One is a three year old male beeshey poo, and one is a tiny red poodle for Tulsa Poodle rescue.

I called Caren, who is also the SPR groomer here in Tulsa, and asked her to take the poodle and maybe the beeshey poo, because the shelter was so overcrowded and difficult decisions were having to be made THAT day.

Caren said yes, so all in all four dogs made it out, still breathing and walking. Wait..three were walking and we carried either Boo or Buzz.

The red poodle was a tiny little bit of a thing.. she was one large mat with toothpick feet, who had been abandoned at the shelter less than 30 minutes before I arrived, in 105 degree weather...just left outside the shelter. No note..no nuttin'.

If you gross out easily, skip this paragraph.

This little poodle girl had worms and bugs (ticks, fleas and one I have never seen before) coming from every orifice of her tiny body.

So we loaded everyone up and I started speeding toward this OKC clinic that was open 24 hours. Emergency fees don't start until after 10 P.M. , and I was fortunate enough to arrive there around 7:30 P.M. Last night.

By this time, ticks were already crawling on the Glory's ceiling...(Glory, (as in Glory to God) is the 1998 red Volvo wagon that knows her way to every commercial kennel in MO.) and even she was getting the heebee-jeebies.

The Loaves and Fishes Miracle.
Read about the day Glory delivered 28 puppy mill dogs into the loving arms of waiting rescue angels.

This has never happened to me on a rescue but this time, I was bitten by one of the ticks too. BLAHHHHHHHH!

So, either Boo or Buzz, whoever had been attacked and had an open gaping wound on his belly/back leg area, had to have anesthesia, have the area be shaved, cleaned (the wound was also infected, given IV antibiotics, and stapled (they used staples instead of sutures) through three layers of skin and guts.

Last night, at the OKC clinic, everyone was bathed, dipped, given Capstar (This is a pill that causes fleas to drop off deader than dead in 30 minutes), and wormed, just so that I could transport them safely back to Tulsa, without these things crawling all over ME thank you very much. They also got all of their shots, in order for them to stay at the clinic last night.

They told me they would be finished with everything at the clinic around 1:30 in the morning, when I was 18, I may have been ble to do that. Now, don't even ask.

At 9:30 P.M. I checked into a motel, showered for what seemed for ever...(is that a bug or a mole and why is that mole MOVING??) and then I crashed until 7 this morning.

All together this emergency vet bill comes up to $497.00. This was including a rescue discount of $188.00, for which I know we are all very grateful.

I have to go to pick these babies up this afternoon, and we do NOT have the funds to do so. After paying bills last night, we are 1953.00 in the hole.

Subj: money # & vet bills
Date: 7/31/2006 9:29:08 PM Central Standard Time
From: dhagadorn@sbcglobal.net
To: pup3@aol.com

-$1,953.60

If we pay all out bills we will be $1,953.60 in the hole, What do you want me to do?
Dave Hagadorn>

We need your help. These Bichons need you help. We paid over $34,000.00 for vet bills in July. Now we are into August, the month from hell for all not for profits. People are away, people are paying college tuition...August is just a bad time for rescue and all charities.

If you can help us, (we do NOT want you to send funds to SPR if it will run you short! We know some of you are on fixed incomes. We would like to designate you as our prayer warriors...and without our prayer warriors, there would be no Small Paws!) this is how you can do that.

Stephanie Hunter is standing by to take your email donations by credit card and Janet Byrn is standing by to take your phone in credit card donations!

E-mail Stephanie Hunter, at dancinblvd@sc.rr.com and let her know the amount of their 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 Janet at 508-801-3106. She is on Eastern Standard Time.

See Vet Bills Paid in July of '06 Totalling $ 34, 695.83

See Vet Bills Paid in June 2006 Totalling $31,106.85

See Vet Bills Paid in May 2006 totalling $40, 209.13

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 get the basic Guidestar service for free!)

Small Paws Rescue Mission Statement

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Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover Cards. You may use your major credit card securely, at this site. This is our own credit card server. It is secure.

Use your credit card securely here (http://www.cyberwealthautomation.com/app/netcart.asp?MerchantID=16318&ProductID=426742)

If you can't find a way to make your credit card work online, and we have your credit card on file already, please email Stephanie Hunter, at dancinblvd@sc.rr.com and let her know the amount of their 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 Janet at 508-801-3106. She is on Eastern Standard Time.

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

Another way you can help is to become a monthly supporter with an amount of your choosing. This is how to do that, securely, with your major credit card.
Make a recurring monthly donation here.

One of the ways you can help us 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!

Another way you can help is to shop on our Small Paws Ebay Page! where we have a 100% Positive Feedback Score! We do need Ebay donation items!

to:	pup3@aol.com
from:	SPR Ebay	100% positive feedback rating!
subject:	EBAY UPDATE
	Hi, Robin,	Stay Cool!

Here is what is currently listed for Small Paws Ebay!

 

 

Ending Friday, August 4
Bichon Fun Package	PawPrint Toe Ring	Salt & Pepper Shakers	Dog Charm Bracelet	Bichon Fun Package

 

 

Ending Sunday, August 6
Book	Book

 

 

 

Ebay Mission Fish Listings

 

 

ENDS 7/31	ENDS 7/31
50% to Small Paws Rescue!	50% to Small Paws Rescue!
Hand Loomed beaded purse,ORIGINAL	Bichon Frise Loomed beaded purse,ORIGINAL

 

 

	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

And we have added a new fundraiser for Small Paws. It's our own Cafe Press site! Come and see!

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.

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

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

Diana>

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! A New Store & Doubled Donations Make It Cool To Help Small Paws Rescue Inc. (July 26, 2006)

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, if you can contribute to charities at work, through United Way...how about choosing Small Paws as your charity at your place of employment?

Ok, I have 156 emails yet to answer. I'm going to scan them for emergencies, pack up, and the rest of the email will need to wait until I can get to them, probably tomorrow.

If you have an emergency that your Team Leader can't help with, please CALL me on the cell phone 918-638-5854.

Thank you so much for supporting this magnificant obsession. Some days I wonder what in the world I am doing, driving all over the countryside in 105 degrees, with ticks crawling on Glory's ceiling and on me.

And then on other days, I know exactly what I am doing...driving all over the country side in 105 degrees, with the blood and the guts and the ticks, and with 6000 of my closest friends who are riding along... from 20 countries...loving and supporting this ministry...this thing we lovingly call... Small Paws Rescue. All My Love, Robin

P.S. Because we took four dogs from that shelter, and an adopter came and took one, that opened up some room so no one was euthanized yesterday! They told us we have given them enough room to buy some of the others some time to be adopted.

There is a shih-tzu there with infected eyes that needs rescue badly. This is in the Duncan Humane Society in Duncan Oklahoma. We're checking to see if Lonestar Shih Tzu Rescue has anyone from Dallas Tx., who can go for for that baby.

There are also two corgi mixes, a bloodhound mix, a golden retriever mix and several pure Rotties, and other large dogs there. Oops..and there was one Jack Russell.

Always remember...
No matter what you have done, or where you have been, God loves you more than anyone else ever has and more than anyone else ever will.

Robin Pressnall
Executive Director
Small Paws® Rescue
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