The Small Paws® Rescue Newsletter

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!

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!

I came in from the site this morning to get this urgent message out to you all. Bichons are going to be in trouble soon, if we don't get some more funds in.

After paying pour vet bills on Monday night, we are down to only $2.329.08. This amount lasts us about 1 1/2 days,. under normal circumstances, not to mention emergencies. That means as of noon today we are going to be in trouble here and we need your help.

And we thank God for the Mad Quilter.

Anyone who orders one of these beautiful 2007 Spring Quilts will be entered in a drawing for the 500th quilt made by the Mad Quilter herself! Yes, the 500th quilt!

This is from Chris about SOLD OUTS on certain quilts.

From: christinejohnson@alltel.net
To: 'Bonnie'
Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2007 5:09 PM
Subject: Quilts

Hey Bonnie,
The Puppies and Poppies quilt (#3) is completely sold out. As in, OVERsold out, but I’ll figure something out.

Please let Robin know before the next newsletter goes out.

We’ve seen some awful pictures of abuse, neglect, cruelty, etc, but I don’t know anything that can compare to that picture of McCoy’s leg. I’m so glad, and so proud, to be a part of a group that will save his life. Chris

Subj: Quilt Shop is OPEN!

To get your 2007 Spring Quilt click here to use your credit card.
They are available for a $50.00 donation. In the "comments" section on the check out page, please list your first and second choices!

To send a check, the address is
Small Paws Rescue Inc.
3316 S. 72nd. W. Ave.
Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74107
(Please let us know a check is coming to reserve your Spring Quilt!)

Date: 3/19/2007 1:36:38 PM Central Daylight Time
From: christinejohnson@alltel.net
To: Pup3@aol.com
Hey Robin,

The timing couldn’t be better, because the Small Paws Quilt Shop is opening today with FOUR new spring quilts. If it’s OK, I’d like to earmark the quilt donations for those four little mill fluffs who just came in. $2839 is a lot of money, but I bet the quilts could put a pretty big dent in it. You know I have a special place in my heart for all mill dogs. I have one sitting at my feet who escaped the Amish, missing an ear and part of his tail, and another napping on the chair behind me who also owes his life, and an expensive ear surgery, to the generosity of Small Pawsers. To me, saving these mill dogs is the BEST part of Small Paws. Look at the pictures of the four dogs in the newsletter today, and compare those with the “Red Hot Mamas’ in the second newsletter. Those girls are ready for new homes after lives of misery, all because of donations. The four new dogs, with their sad, scared eyes, need that chance, too.

As usual, the quilts are available for a limited time, and each quilt is handmade to order. Please allow two weeks for the ancient quilter and the even more ancient Singer to get your quilt to you. They are about 32” square, 100% cotton fabrics, and fully machine washable and dryable. While most of them end up as fluff beds, they can also be used as wall hangings or table decorations. You can see other pictures on my website, www.christinejohnson.org, which has been updated with the new quilts. $50 each, and please specify a second choice in the “comments” section on the donation page.

Quilt #1: Nekkid bunnies! There can’t be a better name for an Easter quilt which features two different bunnies, Easter eggs, and a plaid.

Quilt #2: Spring floral. Pretty pastels flowers on white, polka dots, and a matching stripe. Welcome Spring!

Quilt #3: Puppies and Poppies! This red poppy fabric is just adorable. It comes with a red and black plaid and some Small Paws paw print corners. Is there a better color on earth for a fluff than red?

Quilt #4: Spring Tulips. A totally wonderful spring fabric featuring tulips, hearts, and a great paw print fabric. Jake’s favorite!

And now, for the special surprise! Robin, someone who orders one of these quilts will be getting the 500th (yes, five hundredth) Small Paws quilt. To celebrate, I’m going to hold a drawing from all the donors, and that one person will be getting a surprise along with their quilt. That’s all I’m going to say about that!

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This is our need now. It's been difficult for me to come in to raise rescue funds and keep looking for a way to capture Annie. Can you help these Bichons in need?

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

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.comand 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.

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! 2 More New Stores Help Small Paws Rescue Inc. (Mar. 7, 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!

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.

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

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".

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

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

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.

Next, this is everything we have done in our previous attempts to capture Annie, our lost puppy mill rescue down in Florida. I know you are all wanting to help, but I wanted you to see what has been done already. Bonnie is answering both her emails and mine and we don't want to be duplicating anything! Again, please don't send jokes, or stories to me as we really need to keep my email account open for rescue emergencies.

It makes it doubly hard for Bonnie to go through my mail if we have to weed through jokes and stories, no matter hoe funny or inspirational they are.

Thanks so much for your understanding.

(These are the things that have been done to get Annie since Feb 26, 2007)

Hundreds of flyers with Annie's picture have been handed out.
Newspaper "lost" ads have run, telling about the $500.00 reward.
Vicki Nixon alone laying on ground with food in her hand enticing Annie
Vicki sitting on ground with food being quietly tossed to Annie
Vicki running on foot on golf course trying to see Annie
Driving in golf cart around entire golf course searching for Annie's
hiding spots
2 people - 1 in front of house, 1 behind house trying to catch her
4 people - around different sides of house/empty lot to catch her
10 -11 pm Driving and dropping food down side of street (no cars)
hoping to entice Annie to come out
Jumping at leash that Annie was dragging as she ran by
Baiting live traps with food
Placing bait and urine of foster dog brother in and around crate
Foster mom walking and calling for Annie with her scent and
foster dog brother's urine scent in container
Foster mom urinating around trap area to bring Annie out
Getting 4 surrounding counties of Animal Control assistance
Getting assistance of the Florida Game and Wildlife commission
Bringing other breed dogs out looking to attract Annie
Bringing retired search dog (German Shepherd) out looking
Bringing 2 Bichons & 1 Cairn Terrier (on 3 separate streets) looking
Vicki & 17 volunteers walking street together (including Eagle Scouts)
Vicki & 17 volunteers splitting up on 2 streets and walking
Vicki & 17 volunteers splitting up between 4 houses/lots
where Annie is running between and making "wall of blankets"
(2) 16 yr old boys waiting with nets to put over Annie
Feeding stations to get Annie to trust, with no traps around
Media coverage - newspapers running info every week
Live Radio program (daily on 1530 AM to alert public)
Meat with sedative in hoping Annie will eat and slow down
Laurie (from Octagon Sanctuary ) - fish with sedative to get Annie to eat
Bigger live traps with food set inside
Loose nets to put over Annie (circular, weighted, elongated)
Throwing nets, dropping nets, nets on ground over food
for Annie to get caught in
Lauri (Octagon) dart gun hitting Annie - Annie running. Lori
searching bushes for over 3 hours & again next day
Using night vision binoculars
Trying to locate GPS system to include:
4 companies that manufacture GPS system
Private wild life relocators
Animal Parks, Zoo's, Sanctuary's
Attempts to get assistance from Jack Hannah of Columbus Zoo
Attempts to find bigger traps (5 feet long)
Commercial fisherman brought to the site with casting nets. He can throw these nets 30 feet with 100% accuracy.

Last night we tried the casting net/commercial fisherman option. Despite several hours on site, we did not see Annie last night. She may have moved again, or she could just be hunkering down. Neighbors saw her at our feeding station yesterday morning.

We have located a company that sells a huge humane live trap.
Here it is.

The company is located in Geneva, Florida, just north of Orlando. Is there anyone who could possibly pick it up and start driving down towards Venice to me, with it? We will pay for it of course.

Value Series Extra Large
Folding Trap Extra large size makes this trap perfect for dogs, coyotes and bobcats yet, this unit folds down for easy storage. Double door locks, extra carry handles & extra heavy duty construction. Black powder coating. Matte finish and extra high corrosion resistance. Our largest trap!

914050-A
50" x 19" x 24"
Regular$159.99
Our Price: $129.99
FREE SHIPPING>

I need to see her again to know she is alive and ok. Please pray I can at least see her again today/tonight.

Lastly, this is regarding the dog food recall. Ok, listen up.

THIS IS THE THIRD UPDATE TO PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT, "PET FOOD RECALL"

This updates a notice distributed earlier on March 19, 2007 announcing that Menu Foods, Inc. has recalled "cuts and gravy" style pet food in cans and pouches sold under 88 brand names. Menu Foods, Inc. has identified the potentially contaminated products on the Internet at www.menufoods.com/recall.

Aminopterin Confirmed in Recalled Pet Food and Implicated Tissue Samples

New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker and Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Donald F. Smith announced today that scientists at the New York State Food Laboratory identified Aminopterin as a toxin present in cat food samples from Menu Foods, the manufacturer of the many brands of dog and cat food that are currently the subject of a nationwide recall.

The Food Laboratory received the pet food samples from a toxicologist at the New York State Animal Health Diagnostic Center at Cornell University, where testing has been underway to try to identify the cause of kidney failure in dogs and cats that consumed the recalled brands of pet food. At Cornell's request, the Food Laboratory tested the samples for poisons and toxins, and identified Aminopterin in the pet food samples at a level of at least 40 parts per million.

Aminopterin, a derivative of folic acid, can cause cancer and birth defects in humans and can cause kidney damage in dogs and cats. Aminopterin is not permitted for use in the United States.

The press release from the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets can be viewed at:
http://www.agmkt.state.ny.us/AD/release.asp?ReleaseID=1598.

PIG EAR DOG TREAT RECALL *NEW*

Petrapport, Inc. is voluntarily recalling pig ear dog treats it imported from a Chilean company during the period August 2006 through December 2006 because the pig ears have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious infections in dogs, and, if there is cross contamination, young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

Laboratory testing has confirmed that samples of Full-Cut Pig Ears dog treats sold by BJ's Wholesale Club in 25-count packages under the "Berkley & Jensen" brand with no lot number and only the expiration advisory "BEST IF USED BY 2009" (without referencing a specific month) were contaminated with Salmonella.

Additional testing of other pig ear dog treats from shipments during the above time period has not revealed any additional evidence of Salmonella contamination, but Petrapport nonetheless is voluntarily recalling them out of an abundance of caution due to concern that the pig ears imported during this period may not have been effectively irradiated for Salmonella before shipment from Chile.

The voluntary recall includes dog treats sold by BJ's Wholesale Club in its 25-count packages of "Berkley & Jensen" Full-Cut Pig Ears dog treats with no lot number and only the expiration advisories "BEST IF USED BY 2009" (without referencing a specific month) as well as "BEST IF USED BY SEPTEMBER 2009," "BEST IF USED BY OCTOBER 2009," "BEST IF USED BY NOVEMBER 2009," and "BEST IF USED BY DECEMBER 2009."

Also included within this voluntary recall are the following lots of pig ear dog treats sold in bulk by other retailers under the
"Petrapport" brand:

ITEM #
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
RECALLED LOT #S8915
Bulk Low Fat Pig Ears
101808 & 102108
8772P
Two Pack Bulk Pig Ears
101707
8770P
12 Pack Bulk Pig Ears
101707
8774P
24 Pack Bulk Pig Ears
101907
7416
1 lb. Bulk Pig Ear Strips
101907
7425
24 oz. Bulk Pig Ear Strips
5039

Salmonella can potentially be transferred to people handling these dog treats, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the product or any surfaces exposed to these products. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

Dogs that become ill from Salmonella generally will have a fever and diarrhea that may contain blood or mucus. Affected animals may seem more tired that usual, and may have vomiting. Some dogs do not have diarrhea, but will have decreased appetite, fever and excess salivation. If your dog has consumed the recalled product and is exhibiting these signs, please contact your veterinarian.

While there have been no confirmed illnesses to date, consumers should immediately stop feeding these treats to their dogs. These products have been removed from the sales floors and the sales inventories of all retailers.

Consumers who purchased any of the above-identified pig ear dog treats should discontinue use of the products and may return the unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers who have further questions may contact Petrapport at 800-447-3872 extension 110.>

I have got to get back out there and I have a lunch meeting with some other rescuers down here, today. Please keep praying. Last night after not seeing her, when I had the fisherman guy there, I was feeling pretty low.

I'm feeling more hopeful this morning but am now concerned about our bank balance being so low. If you can help, it is so appreciated! All My Love, Robin

(All recipients of the Small Paws Rescue newsletter receive it voluntarily. Small Paws never gleans e-mail addresses from other e-mail lists. Small Paws never solicits e-mail addresses or shares them with other "lists" or organizations.)

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to:	pup3@aol.com
from:	SPR Ebay	100% positive feedback rating!
subject:	EBAY UPDATE
	Hi, Robin,	Happy Easter & Passover!

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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.

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	Item Title	Seller ID	Start Price	Donation %	Time Left
	Young Dogs Note Card 11 x 14 H. Maas	giraffer	$7.00	100%	Good 'Til Cancelled

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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	dapurrfectgift	$500.00	50%	Good 'Til Cancelled

Dog Booties by Boot & Barkley. New in package. Size M

2 Stamped Cross Stitch Kits by Sunset Dimensions, Inc.

Dog Party Collar by Charming Pet Products Size Small

Italian Charm Bracelet with/Heart/Dog /Paw Print-New

Dog/Cat Paw Print Checkbook Cover - Colorful - New

Dog Paw Prints & Bones Checkbook Cover - New

Checkbook Cover Made w/ BOYDS BEARS Collage Blue Fabric

Bichon Photo Frame - NIP

Socks with Bichons - New

Bichon Leather Zipper Pull - NIP

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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