Friday Morning, September 8, 2006

Gem of the Day: No time for a gem of the day today, Sorry! This is a medical emergency.


Heart Murmur Baby Number 42.
"It was a dark and stormy night. Columbo had the night watch in the Texas A&M Heart Hospital. A dame. A dame would be the one to fix his broken heart. It's always a dame."


This is how to use your major credit card.



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

If we have your credit card on file already, please email Stephanie Hunter, at dancinblvd@sc.rr.com and let her know the amount of your donation to help Columbo and Elmo.

You may also call your credit card donation in to Janet at 508-801-3106. She is on Eastern Standard Time.


See Vet Bills Paid Last Night, Sept 05, 2006 in the Amount of $12,929.29 for just one week's worth of vetting.

See Vet Bills Paid for August of 2006 Totaling $33, 617.95

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

See our 140 listings of 145 adoptable Bichons! (Some of these listings are of bonded pairs!)

See our 140 listings of 145 adoptable Bichons by Zip Code!

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

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Small Paws Rescue Outreach: Puerto Vallarta Mexico

The 2nd Annual Small Paws Rescue National Quilt!

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The Volvo-for-Life Award!
Read how our nomination was chosen as a semifinalist and how this can benefit Small Paws Rescue!

VOTE HERE!
(Scroll down to "Oklahoma" and see Robin with her two Bichons, Chipper and Spunky Monkey!
They say you may vote as often as you like!)

 Read the latest letter from Volvo about Small Paws and this award!

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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 20 foreign countries as well!

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If you missed our last newsletter, here it is. It's about little 6 week old Elmo.http://www.smallpawsrescue.org/pup3/sept0706.html

This is going to have to be written quickly. No time for spell check.

I'm trying to get checked out of the hotel in Irving, Tx. and back to Tulsa before 5, (I have an appointment in Tulsa) and that is going to be cutting it close.

The Irving City Counsel meeting was packed with rescuers last night and there were unbelievable revelations that took place right there in front of God and everybody, but I'll have to tell you about that later on this weekend. ALL FOUR network affiliate local news stations were there, (local news for CBS, NBC, ABC, and FOX) as well as a reporter and photographer from the Dallas Morning News. One of the news stations brodcasted the piece live from the parking lot. We couldn't have gotten more press if we had hair-lipped the Governor. I got back to my room well after midnight last night.

Ok. This morning I am in a panic to get this message out to you, our Small Paws members. I know you want me to tell you about these things, even though we seem to have a new emergency with each new sunrise.

I'm just going to blurt it out. There is just no other way to tell you.

We have our 42nd Heart Murmur baby, and he is being fostered near Columbus, Ohio. We have got to get him flown down to Houston, Tx., so he can be driven over to Texas A&M, where the heart dogtors of the world reside.

If any of you can either fly to pick him up, and deliver him down to Houston, or if you can arrange for an airline ticket so that someone else can fly him down, please let Lynda DeHart know immediately at BA DEHART@aol.com

I have no idea how to even ask you to help to pay for his surgery. It will run right at $2700.00. I just have no idea what to say to ask for your help, and I think I am typing on auto-pilot.

I only know his eyes are not looking good and I'm afraid he is going to try to croak on us before we can even get him flown down there, much less before we can raise funds for his surgery.

This is what inhabits my mind in the sleeping hours. HOW CAN I EVEN ASK THEM TO HELP WITH ONE MORE HEART MURMUR SURGERY WHEN WE HAVE HAD THREE IN THE PAST FOUR WEEKS?

We have done this life saving surgery 41 times before.

Columbo is 14 weeks old. I recognize this look in his eyes and I have to tell you, we have GOT to move on this boy and get him flown down there soon. He is not acting sick. Neither was Baby Buttercup and when we got her there we found out she was MORE than an emergency.

I've seen this look in their eyes before. After 42 of them, you learn what to look for. We need to get him there soon.



"It was a dark and stormy night. Columbo had the night watch in the Texas A&M Heart Hospital. A dame. A dame would be the one to fix his broken heart. It's always a dame."

Then as if that wasn't enough, we have this update on baby Elmo, who is THERE now at Texas A&M. We have started his treatments, and we can't go back now.

This is going to run about $4000.00 before all is said and done, in order to save his life. They are doing this surgery on him this morning, to make the opening wider, so that he can eat solid food.

I've always said that you can always make more money, but you can never make more life.

Subj: Thursday morning Elmo update
Date: 9/7/2006 1:12:25 PM Central Standard Time
From: mbrewster@eavi.com
To: Pup3@aol.com, Fuzzalot@aol.com

Dr. Fabrack at Texas A&M attempted to balloon Elmo's esophagus this morning, but she discovered that the stricture is too tight to be ballooned. Instead, they're going to have to make two small incisions in Elmo's esophagus tomorrow and then attempt the balloon procedure again Monday morning. The doctor said she anticipates that it will be necessary to do the procedure only twice after the incisions are made.

According to their estimates of the charges, today's surgery was $1,200 and the three subsequent procedures should cost $600 each. As I mentioned before, these charges are in addition to the fees for the testing earlier this week.

Marilyn N. Brewster>

I will issue all matching donation challenges that come in. You may not hear from me until in the morning. There aren't enough hours in the day for me to get everything out to you, lately it seems!

I haven't had one chance to look at e-mail yet. If anyone has an emergency, please call me on Small Paws One at 918-638-5854.

I have a five and a half hour drive ahead of me and I have got to get on the road.

Can you help to save Columbo and Elmo? Marilyn Brewster will foster both in Ft. Worth, if we can get Columbo down there, so that he can come home at the same tine as Elmo does. We need to move fast.


See Vet Bills Paid for August of 2006 Totaling $33, 617.95

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

Guidestar.com (You will need to register to be able see all not-for-profit's info now. Guidestar has changed this to require everyone to register now. You can get the basic Guidestar service for free!)

Small Paws Rescue Mission Statement

Before and After Pictures

See Vet Bills Paid So Far for August of '06 Totaling $27, 246.12

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

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

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 dancinblvd@sc.rr.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!

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! Benefit Small Paws Rescue Inc., 2 New Stores Mean More Savings (Sept. 6, 2006)

Another way you can help Small Paws AND give a Birthday or Anniversary gift, is to make a donation in that person's name or honor. Please be sure to include a note so that person or family can be sent notification via a beautiful Small Paws Rescue card!

Here's another way to help SPR,donate shares of stock! This is a win-win situation for everyone. No taxes on the donation (for either you or SPR) and no broker's fees. This is a great way to dispose of those miscellaneous shares of stock you've been holding on to and put them to good use!

And remember, we also have Small Paws EBay!

 

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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.

 

 

Click on the ebay logo to see what is currently listed for Small Paws!

 

   

 

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10% to Small Paws Rescue!

An AMAZING assortment of new and gently used clothing!

 

 

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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 

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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 brand new items for you!



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


From a Photo


To a cross stitch!

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 18 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.
Daisy and Willy and their Mom Sally have given me permission to use
their picture as a sample. Above is the digital picture of them and
then how it will look after it is stitched. This pattern uses 68
colors and the finished size using 18 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

The 2nd Annual Small Paws Rescue National Quilt!
Machine Quilting by Diane Piskur

100% of the proceeds from this quilt benefit

Small Paws Rescue

Drawing will be October 28th, 2006

at the Okie Bichon Bash

Raffle Tickets $5.00 each

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, that's all. You are going to love the media coverage from last night's City Counsel meeting. The animal shelter supervisor has already lost her job, and been demoted to "Rescue Liaison". I told them that this isn't going to be acceptable. The Irving citizens don't want her to be allowed to be around anything that is still breathing. More on that later! I am out the door. All My Love, Robin

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
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Small Paws® Rescue: The Gift Shoppe
Small Paws® Rescue: Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover Card
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