Friday Morning February 23, 2007

Gem of the Day: An animal's eyes have the power to speak a great language.
~Martin Buber~


"Bravo's" hip is dislocated and he can't put any weight on his back right leg.



(By requests, we're going to be including the "How to Donate to Small Paws " links at the VERY beginning of our newsletters,
so you don't have to go hunting through them! Thanks, all, Robin)

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 Janet Byrn at 508-801-3106. She is on Eastern Standard Time!

In January of 2007 we paid $23, 119. 55 in vet bills

So Far in February, 2007, We Have Paid Vet Bills Totalling $27, 031.35

 See our 98 listings of 106 adoptable Bichons! (Some of these listings are of bonded pairs!)

See our 98 listings of 106 adoptable Bichons by Zip Code!


Fill out an online adoption application!

How to Become a Much Needed Small Paws® Rescue Foster Parent!

Information About Our Programs

Small Paws® Rescue Outreach: Puerto Vallarta Mexico

The Volvo-for-Life Award voting came to an end on February 4, 2007. The website says that they are still counting the votes.


Photo Credit STEPHEN HOLMAN / Tulsa World
Robin Pressnall, Co-founder of Small Paws Rescue, kisses Chic, a rescued dog.

Dear Small Pawsers,

Welcome to the newest members of our online mailing list, especially if you have seen us featured in one of our recently updated 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 22 foreign countries as well!

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/feb2107.html

If you are missing some of our newsletters, this link has directions on how to fix this problem, hopefully!

We have a couple of matching challenge donations for you all this morning, to help with some surgeries needed for some special needs Bichons!

Here are our top three medical cases that we are dealing with this week.

As you know "Bravo", a Bichon who was hit by a car 9 days ago in Irving Texas, is going into surgery (femoral head ostomy) any minute to have his hip repaired by Dr. Skip Tanger in Oklahoma City! (Dr. Tanger is tops in my book. I've seen his work up close and personal you might say!)


"Bravo's" hip is dislocated and he can't put any weight on his back right leg.

And, just call me the geography queen! Baby Daisy is NOT in Florida as I told you yesterday. Our Florida Team Leader about had a cow when she thought she was missing a dog in her team area!

Baby Daisy is being fostered by Susan Keene (skkeene@bellsouth.net) in Charlotte North Carolina!

Hey! Don't listen to me! I'm blonde and I have about 1000 Bichons in my head and they all want OUT at the same time! HA! Carolyn Mclaughlin, stop looking for Daisy. She's not in Florida! She's with Susan Keene in N.C.!


Baby Daisy was born 10/12/06. She is only four months old and needs our help. She has at least one ectopic ureter, a birth defect where the urine is bypassing the bladder altogether, and is spilling out of the body uncontrollably. A urinary infection could kill her. This is of the utmost importance.

Then, we still have the two bonded 8-year old sisters that came into rescue on Valentine’s Day. Maggie and Abby who need at least $800.00 of vetting between them. Brant tells me their teefies are just falling out.:( That has to hurt!

We have the following matching challenge donation to issue!

Our friend from Southern California, Sue Hodges offers a matching challenge for $100.00! Is there anyone who would match her? If so, she will send in $100.00 to Small Paws for these Bichons! Thank you Sue, again!

Subj: RE: Matching Challenge. "Bravo" is in trouble. He needs help./ Irving from Irving Update
Date: 2/22/2007 2:11:31 PM Central Standard Time
From: sue.hodges@pillsburylaw.com
To: pup3@aol.com

Robin: Please issue a $100. matching challenge to help the three precious Bichons! Thanks.
Sue J. Hodges | Partner>

And we have this note for you from sunny Las Vegas!

Subj: money
Date: 2/22/2007 9:46:02 PM Central Standard Time
From: bev11boots@earthlink.net


my heart goes out to the puppys that need surgery. my hat is off to all of you in the field.
please use my credit card on file and take $150.00 (one hundred and fifty dollars).
I am here snug and warm in las vegas with my bichon, SUGAR BEAR, who I understand
was a valentine rescue last year. he has only been with me for about two months but he
is one of the sweetest dogs ever. my poodle, FANCYPANTS, welcomed SUGAR BEAR like
they were always brothers. how blessed I am today. I hope the other small paws people
can open up their wallets and help.
with lots of warm prayers.
beverly joseph
las vegas,nevada>

And we have this challenge from Carole Kerner. Thank you Carol!

From: William.Kerner@worldnet.att.net
To: Stephanie Hunter
Sent: Friday, February 23, 2007 12:18 AM
Subject: Donation
Hi Stephanie,

I'll issue a matching challenge of $100.00 for where ever the money is most needed!
We must take care of the "Fluffs" that are not loved and spoiled as most of ours are.
Carole Kerner & Lizzie>


Earlier this week we paid $3,545.80 in vet bills for one week.

In the first three weeks of February, we have paid vet bills in the amount of $27, 031.35
which have long since surpassed those of the whole month of January.:(

In January of 2007 we paid $23, 119. 55 in vet bills

So Far in February, 2007, We Have Paid Vet Bills Totalling $27, 031.35


These are the vet bills that we paid last Tuesday night in the amount of $3545.80

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 email 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 Janet at 508-801-3106. She is on Eastern Standard Time.

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!


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 & the Volvo Award Nomination.
A rare photo of Robin kissing Chic, a rescued fluff.

SPR Logo Gear and Merchandise!

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! New Stores Help Small Paws Rescue Inc. (Feb. 21, 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!

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

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Bronze Ebay

We are an Ebay Power Seller again, because we have maintained $1,000 a month in sales for a certain period.  Thanks to everyone for getting us there, both donators and buyers.

 

We have many new items up for bid on the Small Paws Rescue Ebay site.  Please see the great assortment below!

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 what is currently listed for Small Paws!

 

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Click the MissionFish Logo above to go to the Small Paws Rescue Mission Fish Page.
See some of those items below!

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Bichon Frise Loom beaded purse, dog ORIGINAL Purr

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$500.00

50%

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Chihuahua Loom beaded purse, dog ORIGINAL Purrr

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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 


From: spr_gift_shoppe@yahoo.com

In our Gift Shoppe we have these items for you!


Now available in our Online Gift Shoppe!
"Trouble In Paradise"

The second Book in the Cassie Grimes Mystery Series with a special acknowledgement to Small Paws Rescue!

In the book, under "Author's Notes & Acknowledgements", this paragraph appears:

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

Ok, I think that's all for now! Have a wonderful weekend, you guys! All My Love, Robin

Prayer Requests

Subj: need prayers and advice
Date: 2/22/2007 10:58:24 AM Central Standard Time
From: Kim31677@aol.com
To: Pup3

Hi Robin,
My name is Kim and I am from long Island NY. I adopted SPR Cahan (now called connor) In december 2006. Best thing that ever happened to me besides my other Bichon Noah. He has taught me so much! Connor is missing a paw but has shown me and so many other people that it doesn't stop him from doing everything normal puppies do! I know God sent him to me for a reason. He is the most affectionate dog I have owed and I have a bichon!! He wants to be held all the time and sleeps adjacent to me and sometimes with his head on mine. That is all wonderful but my precious Connor seems to have started having small seizures. I cry all the time. The poor baby has had so many bad life issues and he has such love and high spirits! He also has severe allergies which we are keeping pretty tame here in NY with the cold wether. I really need some prayers and any advice from anyone who has experiences seizures. The vet wants me to just observe him for a while since it is very minor and only looses his ability to hold his bladder. I really appreciate any information that can be sent my way to help Connor.
Lots of Love,
Kim, Noah and Connor!>


Subj: Sasha's last days
Date: 2/22/2007 2:18:59 PM Central Standard Time
From: ABichon@aol.com
To: Pup3

Hi Robin,

If you send out another newsletter, could you please send out a prayer request for our dear friend's german shepherd, Sasha. Sasha was rescued as a puppy from the shelter 12 short years ago and has been such an awesome and special member of the family and was like another fluffkid of mine. As their 3 children were born, she was so gentle with them and always watched over them. When they got another dog and then two cats, Sasha welcomed them into the family. Six months ago, Sasha started licking on her foot and Amanda took her to the vets. Turned out she had a cancer which starts in the foot and travels to the lungs which it had already done. Chemo wouldn't have helped so they have just enjoyed each precious day with Sasha. Sasha has now gone downhill quickly and is at the gates of heaven. If the mighty prayers warriors could pray for Sasha that she will not suffer and will just go to sleep and please pray for her family and for me who are all just devastated and aren't ready for her to go. Our sweet pets just don't live long enough and take such a big part of our hearts when they go.
Thanks,
Lori/Andy Foster and
fluffs Mischa, Lily, Boudy, Saphie and Shelby>

<Subj: Prayer Requests
Date: 2/22/2007 1:46:22 PM Central Standard Time
From: fuffernut@yahoo.com
To: pup3@aol.com


The brother of a friend of our family has fallen off a roof at work and is now paralyzed from the neck down, with very little hope of regaining his ability to move or breath or talk on his own. This is even more tragic in that this same friend lost her other brother years ago as a teenager to a hit-and-run driver while crossing the street. Please pray for her family and especially for a miracle recovery for her brother. Thank you so much!

Also, a close friend of mine has lost her cat when her young son was going in and out of the house "helping" his dad carry from the car. Her cat's name is Elsa and she is just sick about it, especially with the terribly cold weather we've been having recently. She would be relieved even if she knew that she was taken in and warm somewhere. Thank you, again.
Mary>


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.


For Those Broken of Heart from the Loss of a Beloved Pet

Gospel CD: It's A God Thing!
Singing for Small Paws®
The Heart Murmur Repair Bichons Reunion Page
Small Paws® Rescue: Bichons Available for Adoption
Fill out an online adoption application!
Small Paws® Rescue: The Gift Shoppe
Small Paws® Rescue: Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover Card
ONLINE APPLICATION TO BE A FOSTER PARENT OR VOLUNTEER!

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