Friday March 2, 2007

Gem of the Day: Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you
didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor.
Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.
~Mark Twain~


Morphy, one of our fosters in Reno, Nevada needs a procedure done on his ears that will cost $531.00.
He has had consistent ear infections that can not be cleared up with conventional methods.

(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

In February, 2007, We Paid Vet Bills Totalling $ 36, 450.23


Last Monday night we paid $9418.88 for just one week of vet bills.

See our 115 listings of 124 adoptable Bichons! (Some of these listings are of bonded pairs!)

See our 115 listings of 124 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/feb2707.html

Some of you may be missing some of our newsletters! If you are missing any of our newsletters, click on this link.
Directions for if you have not been receiving some of the SPR newsletters!

We sent these two updates regarding several of our Small Paws Bichons, including Annie's search that is still going on down in Florida, earlier this week.

 http://www.smallpawsrescue.org/pup3/feb2607.html

http://www.smallpawsrescue.org/pup3/feb2707.html

We are trying to find out if all of the members of our 'Bama Team are alright after a killer tornado went through Enterprise, earlier today.

Jeannie Rogers lives in Enterprise, AL. just two miles from the school where 15 were confirmed dead as of last night. Her home was untouched and she is alright.

If you are in Alabama and know of any of our team members who made need help for themselves or their dogs, please let us know!

Ok, I was hoping to have better news for you regarding our search for little Annie, who got away while out on a walk, and is still wearing her collar with tags, a halter, and a leash.

I know this is going to be hard to believe but these are the facts ma'am, just the facts!

Many neighbors, school kids, and other rescuers have been out in the site since Monday. Annie has been spotted no less than 50 (FIFTY) times. On many occasions we have been as close as 20-30 feet away from her, staring her right in the eyes.

We flew Vicki Nixon, ( MamaBichon@comcast.net) our Team Leader for Michigan and Wisconsin, down there on Sunday night.

Vicki has been there leading the search., each day and night of this week, sometimes working as late as 1:30 in the morning.

Yesterday, she arranged for press releases to be sent to all of the radio stations and TV news stations. Last night 17 people came out to aid in the search.

They included high school students. One of the EARS volunteers is a teacher and offered extra credit to anyone who would join the search last night. I think that was brilliant!

They also included boy scouts, members of the homeowners association, and volunteers from another animal rescue organizations. (Wait until you hear who is helping us!)

The problem is that when we see Annie, which is about every five minutes, (yes, we are seeing her OVER and OVER and OVER, all in the confines if about 2 blocks in a neighborhood, in West Rotunda, Florida,) she just takes off running like the blazes.

We have told people not to chase her. It is physiologically impossible for a human being with two tall legs to catch a little dog with four short legs. Sometimes the helpers would listen and sometimes they wouldn't. Chasing her is not going to work.

The Suncoast Humane Society has been wonderful. They lent us four live traps. Annie isn't having a part of any of those. The neighbors leave food out for the feral cats, so she isn't hungry and they water their lawns, so she isn't thirsty.

Vickie had to return home to Michigan today. She was a trooper, out there. She experienced the highest highs and the lowest lows. No one could have done anymore out there, than she did.

Now, we do have some good news and we are not giving up the search.

Many of you have heard of EARS. Emergency Animal Rescue Services. These are the people who go in after hurricanes and natural disasters to rescue the animals.

One of their folks, a wonderful and caring lady name Katy, heard of our plight. Two of their volunteers came out last night to join the search.

The great news is that Katy is taking over being in charge of the search now, that Vicki had to return home!

They are having a conference tonight and plan to be back on the site tomorrow. This is an emergency as there are alligators, (one of which Annie has already met up close and personal) bobcats that weigh 60-70 pounds, and panthers.

No one can understand how that leash hasn't gotten caught on something. If that would happen she might bark, but then again she might be bait for a wild animal, if she was caught by her leash.

The plan they have is to set a large trap, one that Annie doesn't recognize. She seems to like ONE address in this neighborhood, out there above all of the rest. She darts in and out of yards near this one address.

Yes, we have had Bichons down there on the search. This little girl doesn't care who you are, or how short white and fuzzy you are, she isn't going to come to anyone or anything.

The other thing they are checking on is seeing if any of the alligator control people might have a net or a net gun.

A tranquilizer gun would kill her as these are made for much larger animals.

We leave this search in the capable hands of the EARS volunteers. Please pray for them. I feel this group is very capable and wonderful for helping us.

Ok. back to some of the normal SPR rescue business!

Morphy, one of our fosters in Reno, Nevada needs his ears flushed. He has had consistent ear infections that can not be cleared up with conventional methods.

Subj: Re: RE Foster Morpheus
Date: 3/1/2007 6:12:34 PM Central Standard Time
From: chearn@renosparkschamber.org
To: Pup3@aol.com

Robin -

I have Morphy scheduled to go to the vet for the ear flushing next Tuesday, March 6th.

The vet gave me some high-low costs for this, and wants to know which way to go:

Low end - will put him under anesthesia, flush inner ear, clean debris out, look at ear drum. Cost $222.00

High end (recommended by vet): put under anesthesia, put on IV to keep him hydrated, pain meds during and after, monitoring, blood workup, culture the bacteria to see what this is, flush inner ear, clean debris out, look at ear drum, meds that need to go home. Cost $531.00

We get a 15% discount on top of this also. It is an in-out one day process. I will also pay a small portion, just because I fee responsible for this little guy.

Hopefully we can get this painful, messy ear infection cleared up once and for all!

Let me know which procedure to go with!

Thx,
Cheryl Hearn>

Of course we want to do what the vet recommends. I;m hoping to tell her to go for the higher treatment plan. Can you help us to help this boy?

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! Help Small Paws Rescue Inc. and Save More (Feb. 28, 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

dapurrfectgift

$500.00

50%

Good 'Til Cancelled
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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

I think that's all. Of course if we have any news about Annie I will let you all know. All My Love, Robin

Prayer Requests
Subj: Re: Matching Challenge. "Bravo" is in trouble. He needs help./ Irving from Irving
Date: 3/1/2007 12:12:23 PM Central Standard Time
From: MargiBBW@aol.com
To: Pup3

Dear Robin

I am asking that my mother be included in some of the groups prayers.. Last December momma was diagnosed with a mass behind her right eye and her original doctor wanted it removed. However, I wanted to send her to the doctor who had removed the cancer from her opposite eye. Unfortunately, i had to change doctors because momma was never given a referral. We saw the doctor Tuesday and he wants to do surgery because they need to find out what kind of cancer it is. It is a risky surgery because the mass is on her optic nerve. Momma is 77 years old and has already lost one eye to cancer. Please pray that she makes it out of surgery okay. This will be on the 15th of this month.

Thank you

margie pfirman>


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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