Thursday June 21, 2007
Gem of the Day: "I think miracles exist
in part as gifts and in part as clues that
there is something beyond the flat world
we see. "
~ Peggy Noonan~
Click on the quilt to see more pictures!
The 2007 fundraiser quilt is ready to make
its debut. A generous 99" X 99",
it is made of high quality 100% cotton, expertly
constructed by our talented Blanketeers.
Because of the Snowballs in the design, we
chose to name the quilt "Come in From
the Cold"
Click Here to Purchase Raffle Tickets!)
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!) Tickets
will be available in the Online Gift Shoppe, (Scroll down to the bottom of the page)
Contact dianamca@smallpawsrescue.org for more information.
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!
You may also send a check or money order
to:
Small Paws Rescue Inc.
3316 S. 72nd. W. Ave.
Tulsa, Ok. 74107
In January of 2007 we paid vet bills totalling $23, 119. 55.
In February, 2007, we paid vet bills Totalling
$36, 450.23
In March, 2007, we paid vet bills totalling
$33, 026. 56
In April of 2007, we paid vet bills totalling
$38, 744.64.
In May of 2007, we paid vet bills totalling 12,760.92
Last Monday night we paid $8,427.06 for just one week's worth
of vet bills.
So far in June we've already paid $25, 661.69
in vet bills.
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(16 of these listings are of bonded pairs!)
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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 23 foreign countries
as well! We just 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/june1907a.html
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Well, if you are in the mood for some happy
miracle stories and more updates on the Andrew
Sisters, (yes still all THREE of them thank
God) then stay tuned!
Grab a cup of joe and settle in. I'll have
a venti, nonfat, sugar free, orange-mocha,
two splendas no whipped, extra hot! Won't you join me?!
Click here to learn more about the REAL Andrew
Sisters, Patty, Laverne., and Maxine, who
recorded more than 1800 songs beginning back
in 1932!
Even though I live right smack dab in the
middle this magnificent obsession every day
of my life, I am STILL amazed at the gifts
and miracles that God bestows on this organization,
the Bichons who have been rescued by this
organization, and the people who love the
Bichons that have been rescued by this organization,
and the cat in the hat who lives with the
people who love the Bichons, aww, you get
it!:)
Laverne the little black Beeshey poo puppy
that was mostly dead last Friday morning
for we don't know how long,
is now able to stand, walk, eat and drink
on her own!
If she continues to improve we will be thinking
of getting her down to A&M in 10 days
to 2 weeks I would guess. I will go up there
to Doc's today and get a NEW video of her
to show to you all! I think she is finding
her way out of the woods and into our waiting
arms! Lavern, hang in there!
You are doing so well at recovering from
being mostly dead!
And, Maxine and Patty continue to improve
in the messy bottom department. Test revealed
extreme and potentially fatal cases of Coccidia (Coccidiosis) which is a microscopic bug, which stems
from dirty nesting conditions. (Dirty nesting
conditions at a puppy mill? Surely you jest.)
Almost every puppy that we get in from the
mills comes in with this and or giardia,
so we automatically treat them for both,
UNLESS THEY HAVE HEART MURMURS in which case
we don't want to give them anything without
A&M's blessing.
Thank God they were down at A& and got
the care they needed to save their little
lives, in order to get the surgery they needed
to save their little lives help me help me
this is a broken record!
Our little singing trio is going to be expensive.
One had three nights in the ER here in Tulsa.
TWO had five extra nights at A&M,. some
of which was spent in ICU, on Oxygen and
on lasix for congestion.
So far, without any heart murmur repair surgeries
the bills are as follows.
From Texas A&M for Maxine for ICU since
last Sat night, fluids, lasix, distemper
testing and isolation, and emergency admission.
= $1677.90
From Texas A&M for Patty for ICU since
last Sat night, fluids, lasix, distemper testing and isolation,
and emergency admission. = $1552.86
If ya gots a busted heart and a tail, Texas
A&M is da place to be FOW sure.
We have not gotten the bill for Lavern from
the Tulsa ER yet, but going on past experience,
I would guess it will be around $700.00 for
three nights in ICU.
I tooooooooold ya this trio was going to
be expensive!
This is a toal of
The good news is that they are all three
alive and kickin!
The distemper tests came back this morning
at A&M. NEG-A-TIVE thank you GOD.
Patty is having the crack the chest open
surgery today, and Maxine will have it tomorrow.
They feel with all of the problems they have
had, since both have lost weight, they are
on the cusp of being too small to coil.
Last night strange noises were coming from
their cages. It alarmed the students who
were caring for these babies. They called
me late last night to tell me about these
strange noises.
Silly kids. They are just to young to understand.
This is what they were hearing. (I told them that this means the girls are
feeling better!)
It takes A&M a day for them to let me
know that everyone lived, and woke up from
surgery and is recouping in ICU. As soon
as I know more, I will post it on our home
page and I will get a newsletter out to you
tomorrow morning. Remember, no news is good
news!
The Andrew Sisters Heart Babies
We have raised a total of about $4000.00
for all three surgeries. So far, before any
surgeries, we have already spent $3930.76
just to keep them from assuming room temperature
in order that they COULD HAVE surgeries!
We do need to raise more funds for these
kidlets!
If you want to help us with their vet bills,
we have this matching challenge for you!
No one met this one yesterday so I want to
run it again. We don't want Joe to think
no one will match him!
Joe LaBeau, a Bichon Dad at jrsnortie@wowway.com wants to issue a $50.00 matching challenge
for the Andrew Sisters' "Above and Beyond
Their Heart Murmur Sugeries Fund"! Thank
you Joe!
And we have this matching challenge from
Wendy Ball! Thank you Wendy!
Subject: SPR Adoption/Fosters Summer Challenge
for the Andrew Sisters
Date: 6/19/2007 7:12:09 A.M. Central Daylight
Time
From: bichonbabe@mchsi.com
To: Pup3@aol.com
Hi Auntie Robin,
This is Sammy Ball (aka SPR Ajax and not
the famous Baltimore Colts football player),
see Auntie last year at this time you rescued
me from a puppy mill in MO and I thought
it would be a good idea to issue a challenge
of $10 each to all those fluffs out there
who are getting ready to spend their 1st
Summer in FREEDOM. See this is the first
time I will get to run and play in the green
grass with my new brother (Trooper) and sisters
(Lady B and LuLu) and it means so much to
me. Talk about taking time to smell the flowers,
well believe me I take all the time now I
want to and smell every one my Mommy has
planted in my huge backyard. See Auntie I
lived in a cage for all my life and now I
have FREEDOM and with the first day of Summer
tomorrow and the 4th of July right around
the corner I thought it would be fitting
to give back to all the other fluffs i.e.
THE ANDREW SISTERS. So my brother and sisters
joined in and they are sending in $10 each
too for a total of $40 to help THE GIRLS.
Please fluffs no matter if you just got out
of prison (puppy mill that is) or not, curl
up and run and play and enjoy the freedom
that God and Auntie Robin has given us, so
have your Mommies and Dads open up their
wallets and help these poor girls have a
life that we now know.
Thanks again and Bichon Kisses,
Sammy Ball, Trooper, Lady B, LuLu and Mommy
Wendy too!!>
The Andrew Sisters Heart Babies
Last month in May, we paid $26, 588.21 in vet bills across the country.
So far in June we've already paid $25, 661.69
in vet bills.
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 Stephanie Hunter at 516-635-1007. 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.
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! Help Small Paws Rescue Inc., Robin, Check
out Another New Store and Terrific Summer
Savings (June 20, 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!
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!
Click the MissionFish Logo above to go to
the Small Paws Rescue Mission Fish Page.
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!vIn 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.
>
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>
We have this update on little Faith in Nevada,
the little one with the horrendous ear problem!
Subject: Update on Faith's ear's
Date: 6/19/2007 11:56:00 A.M. Central Daylight
Time
From: Renee.Polley@AIG.com
To: Pup3@aol.com, jcrowl@mail2Nevada.com
We went to the Dermatologist yesterday for
a recheck. Faith's ears are doing much better,
so the Dr. said that we would only have to
do the shots for one more week (yeah!). The
Dr. said the eardrums appear to be not as
thick and are getting back to normal. The
Dr. gave me an ear cleaner to reduce the
ear wax accumulation and Faith will be on
her hypoallergenic diet for another 2 weeks,
then I can start re-introducing her old food
to see how she does.
Faith will have to go back in three weeks
for another re-check and hopefully she will
be as good as new. She's been a doll through
all of this.
RENEE Polley, CRIS
Senior Production Specialist>
And we have this from Marilyn Brewster in
Ft. Worth, Tx. Please contact her friend
directly!
Subject: Immunity booster for dogs undergoing
chemotherapy
Date: 6/19/2007 11:14:32 A.M. Central Daylight
Time
From: mbrewster@eavi.com
Hi Robin,
A dear friend of mine just lost her German
Shepherd to liver cancer, and she has some
leftover immunity boosting products (for
dogs undergoing chemo) that she would like
to donate to someone. The pills are called
"K-9 Immunity Critical Care" and
"K-9 Transfer Factor," and she
purchased them from www.dogcancer.net; she
has almost a full month's supply.
I thought someone on your list might be interested
in them. If so, they can reach my friend
via email at riley@anco.com and she will
ship the pills to them.
Thanks!
Marilyn>
And we have these happy adoption stories!
From: profiles@olypen.com
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 1:37 PM
Dear Bonnie,
I adopted Jack (2) from SPR last Oct, and
am so blessed to have this beautiful boy
in my life. Thank you so much for what you
and Robin and all the foster moms & dads
do for these precious little guys. I thought
you would enjoy this photo. It's just loaded
with love.
Warmest Aloha,
Carol Dal Porto
Sequim, WA>
<From Mdczep@aol.com
Hi Sharyn-
I've attached a picture of Tanner in his
new home--along with Ben and Jerry. He's
adjusting very well! The first few days he
had a LOT of energy--I think he's just that
way, added to a bit of nerves. He slept in
his crate for 2 nights--too much to explore
to settle down. Now he sleeps in the bed
with us. He did mark a bit the first day--no
big deal. He hasn't met a stranger yet-human
or canine! I took him to my vet monday morning
to get checked out and microchipped and they
were amazed at how bonded to me he is already.
Having said that, he's very friendly to my
husband and daughters as well. He's enjoying
frequent walks-I take them 2-3 times/day,
and I've taken him even more--mostly short
walks because it's been so hot here this
week. I think he covers 10 times as much
ground as I do when we walk! It took my guys
a few days to warm up, but now they're taking
turns playing with him--lots of chasing and
wrestling and tug of war going on.
Just wanted you to know he's doing well and
we LOVE having him here!
Thanks so much for looking after him for
us!
Maureen>
<From: Tlschumpert@aol.com(Beau's foster
Mama)
To: bonnie@smallpawsrescue.org
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 12:36 PM
Subject: Fwd: pictures of Beau and his new
family
Bonnie,
You've got to see these photos. They brought
me such joy to see how wonderful this family
is which Beau went to. They are such nice
people and Beau is going to be so happy.
Peace,
Rev. Tracy Schumpert
Broadway United Methodist Church
302 S Broadway/PO Box 37
Tecumseh, OK 74873
Beau's new kids!
Beau's new kids and Bichon Dad!
Ok. that's it for now! Please keep these
three girls in your prayers! All My Love,
Robin
P.S. Lavern says Don't Sit Under the Apple
Tree With Anyone Else but Her.
Prayer Requests
Subject: Prayer list
Date: 6/21/2007 10:05:51 A.M. Central Daylight
Time
From: dimara1234@hvc.rr.com
To: pup3@aol.com
Robin,
One of my very best friends, Pat, had to
make the painful task of helping her beloved
cat, Dina, cross the Rainbow Bridge today
at 3:30. Pat travels over an hour each Saturday
to a cat sanctuary to volunteer the better
part of a Saturday and has for about 10 years
now. She came across Dina when her other
cat (Ditto), was very old had crossed the
bridge. Dina was such a help for her broken
heart. When she saw Dina she was told she
had a disease (I'm not up on cat diseases)
and didn't have very much time. She took
her regardless, took her to the vet, had
extensive testing done, and, lo and behold,
was disease free. Dina has been with her
now about 15 years and they love each other
tremendously. Dina is beginning to really
go downhill now and suffer, so today is the
day for the crossing. Please everyone, can
you send both Pat, her family, and Dina love
and strength for a smooth crossing.
Thank you everyone.
Bobbie & The Girls
Always remember. God loves you more than
anyone else ever has, and more than anyone
else ever will. YOU are the apple of His
eye!
He knew you and loved you before he knitted
you together in your mother's womb.
All the days ordained for you were written
in His book, before one of them came to be.
YOU are VERY special to God! Yes YOU!
Humphrey Sisco
Dec 26, 1993~ Aug 30, 2006
When I first saw this beautiful picture of
Cheri Sisco's "Humphrey&qusot;, 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.
For Those Broken of Heart from the Loss of
a Beloved Pet
Gospel CD: It's A God Thing!
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The Heart Murmur Repair Bichons Reunion Page
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