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Last and definitly most important,
**Keep Loving Animals!!!!

I just had a doxie go thru $2200 back ssurgery.  NOW I need help/ideas
on funding to pay it off.  All help in this appreciated.

Just $10 at a time!!

Have you ever felt so overwhelmed about the senseless killings of
dogs and cats in animal control facilities, but didn't know what to
do?  Well...start your New Year off right and be part of the solution
in Georgia!!

Help NCHS win the Network for Good $50,000 grant!!  Click on the link
below, or cut and paste into your web browser.  Click on the
orange "DONATE" button to donate your $10 today and help NCHS win
this invaluable grant! (you may need to click the "donate" button
more than once)

http://www.networkforgood.org/pca/Badge.aspx?badgeId=108537

Plans are in place to build a true no-kill shelter and spay/neuter
clinic in Coweta County, GA.  As you know this area is located within
a stone's throw of some of the state's highest kill animal control
facilities.  Help us to help the animals in the south metro Atlanta
area!  Help us make this facility a reality by the end of 2008.  This
$50,000 grant will ensure that the facility can be established!  Want
to see some of the beautiful animals helped by this incredible
organization?  Check our our touching video portrayal of the work
done by this group.  On the badge, just click on the "watch my video"
above the donate button.  You may need to click more than once.

PERMISSION TO CROSSPOST

Thanks!

LouAnn
Phone 404-921-7877
Fax 770-683-3442
Help NCHS win the Network for Good $50,000 grant!!
http://www.networkforgood.org/pca/Badge.aspx?badgeId=108537

Sign this important online petition!!
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/prosecute-the-woman-who-abused-this-
boxer-dog-to-the-fullest

"I shall pass this way but once. Therefore, any good that I can do or
any kindness that I can show, let me do it now, for I shall not pass
this way again."

Honor Sanctuary is based in Manatee County in Florida.  We take
animals that are surrendered, abused or neglected and find them new,
forever homes through regular adoption events.  We work closely with
Animal Services, often "adopting" their animals and bringing them to
our own events.

We currently do not have a shelter, so we have foster homes for the
animals until they are adopted into their "forever" home.  Our 2008
goals include finding an adoption facility and land/facilities to
build a "Sanctuary" for animals that cannot be re-homed.

Our web site is www.honorsanctuary.org.

wanted friskies wet and dry cat food, and help with paying the vet
bill for the cats shots

We're a foster home for bunnies from the city's animal control
shelter. We often have more foster buns than we do rabbit-proof rooms,
so we could really use a play yard or ex-pen so we can give everyone a
safe place to play and stretch their muscles.

Many of our fosters arrive too cramped from being stuck in a small
cage all their life to even hop properly. If you can help, please
email mperry@... and thanks!

My very funny cat, Sebastian, is sick. He is a 6yo black persian I and
my ex-fiance adopted. When we split up four months ago, I got the
house and the cat, but with paying double rent, utilities, and food, I
don't know how I'm going to be able to put more money into Sebastian's
healthcare.

I took him to the vet Monday and spent $530 (out of my rent) on his
xray, blood test, and prescriptions. They think it's a giant hairball
in his intestine, which may seem minor, but I can't afford to take him
back to get the barium thing done, just to make sure that it really is
a hairball. I wouldn't be able to live with myself if I had to put him
down because I couldn't afford it. I am a responsible pet owner. I
take very good care of him and love him very much.

I'm already working 70 hours a week to get myself back on my feet
after the split, and I'm just making it.

I would be happy to provide any documentation. Everything would go
straight to the vet. We live in Tucson, AZ, and our vet is Dr. Trueba
at the Wiseman Animal Center.

Any help would be much appreciated. I would also like leads on other
possible resources. Please let me know.

Melisa

Help needed in finding volunteer foster homes for 1 year old female
Weimaraner and 1 year old female American Foxhound.

Weimaraner is purebred spayed, house broken, owner surrender. She is
living with a family in a mobile home park and is tied to a chain
when taken outside. Need to get her out ASAP. Need foster home with
secure fenced in yard for exercise, patience & love.
American Foxhound is also spayed young female who resided at a
university vet tech program. Used to teach students to draw blood
and give injections etc. She needs out ASAP. Vet tech student saved
her after people who were to adopt -- didn't. Student is going back
to school -- Foxhound needs placed in home with secure fenced yard
for exercise, patience & love.
Both girls will be taken to veterinary hospital prior to placement in
your home.
Please volunteer with us so we can rescue these 2 nice girls.
Contact for details & with questions. Will work with you - We try and
make your fostering experience as easy as possible.

DogworksOhio@... (aol.com)

Thank you


kris/dogworks,inc

As of this morning Cash, a BLM Mustang I currently own was offered a
home at Project Hope Animal Rescue. I have been trying to get help for
him as I have fallen on some financial trouble and cannot care for him
anymore. He was being kept for me by a friend 50 miles from my home a
was allowed to nearly starve, as soon as I was told of the condition
of my horse I moved him immediately but am unable to fund his
recovery. Project Hope has given him a home on one condition...that I
am responsible for getting him there. Transportation costs will be
from $200 to $250. If anyone out there would be willing to help with a
donation they would be greatly appreciated be it a donation of 50
cents or $50. Any help is a blessing. If you are interested in helping
I can be contacted @ luv_my_horse219@... or by phone @
1-662-722-0567 cell. 1-662-323-0104 home. Thanks in advance!
Thai White

BRUTALIZED this poor dog terribly....

and THERE he sits- in a cage at animal control- suffering in immense
pain because there are no funds to get him any medical treatment!!
NOTHING for pain relief!!

still need donations.  This poor dog FINALLY went to the vet- after
suffering in excrutiating pain.   The vet thinks that somebody
literally tried to ring his neck- the entire neck muscle has been
ripped away from the skin and all connective tissue.  Because he
suffered so long without any medical attention- it has now abscessed
and is very infected.

He is being given antibiotics and pain meds.  He is so traumatized!

Please pass the word that he still needs donations for ongoing
medical care.  So far, no rescue has stepped up to commit to him.  He
CLINGS to another Beagle who is also at the Animal Control facility
and Joy feels that the two must be placed together- because being
together seems to be the only thing that keeps Toivo calm and feeling
secure.

It's so sad.

Donations can be sent via pay pal to:   the_beebe_fund@...

Thank you for caring, Diana!

Sheri

I just got a boxer from the local pound. He is apporx. 11months old
and weights 46lbs. He has his tail still. He is Very skinny but is
getting better. We have him on puppy food. We took him to the vet to
have him checked over. The vet told us that the tail would have to
go. He told us the reason boxers get their tails docked at birth is
to prevent injury later as there is not enough fur on their tails to
protect it when it gets hit against something. He showed us a spot at
the end of his tail that was black. He told us that his tail has
damage to it and it would take several amputation to fix it. We were
fine till we heard the word several and found out that one amputation
cost $110! "The dogs tail on the other hand, whether it be in kennels
or around the home, is in constant danger of damage be being hit
against hard objects like walls, fences, tables, chair legs,
radiators and of being trapped in doors. these injuries usually
result in sores at the tip of the tail, which do not heal well
because there is poor blood circulation in this part of the tail.

By licking and chewing, the dog makes the condition worse and the
skin and tissue will die. These conditions of necrosis of the tip of
the tail is often seen in Great Danes and Dalmatians. German
Shepherds are often seen in veterinary surgeries.

This can sometimes be treated with partial amputation but secondary
problems can occur in the healing process because the very poor blood
supply is not conductive to this. This actually makes it necessary to
amputate the tail several times before the healing process is
achieved."
I just don't know what we will do about the rest of the money we can
handle the first $110 but not more than that. There house payments to
make and utilities...I don't like having to ask for help but if there
is someone who could help us out in the kansas city, ks area with
this that would be great. My email is shortyfrlife@....
Thanks,
Mandy

I desperately need cat food and eye medications for kittens. I have a
feral cat colony I have been carng for for a few years. I have adopted
many out as house cats. I was in a car accident in November and am not
working but about 6 hours a week. I also need help neutering and
spaying. The fee could be paid directly to the vet !! A few of the
kittens are friendly and sweet and ready for a loving home. The adults
I know I will have to just care for in their feral family. I am in
Frederick, Maryland and would love and truly honor any help that can be
given .
There are about 18 of them .
Thanks ~~~
WillaBrooke

----- Original Message -----

From: Mandy

To: AnimalWishList@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 3:56 PM

Subject: [AnimalWishList] Tail Docking?

I just got a boxer from the local pound. He is apporx. 11months old
and weights 46lbs. He has his tail still. He is Very skinny but is
getting better. We have him on puppy food. We took him to the vet to
have him checked over. The vet told us that the tail would have to
go. He told us the reason boxers get their tails docked at birth is
to prevent injury later as there is not enough fur on their tails to
protect it when it gets hit against something. He showed us a spot at
the end of his tail that was black. He told us that his tail has
damage to it and it would take several amputation to fix it. We were
fine till we heard the word several and found out that one amputation
cost $110! "The dogs tail on the other hand, whether it be in kennels
or around the home, is in constant danger of damage be being hit
against hard objects like walls, fences, tables, chair legs,
radiators and of being trapped in doors. these injuries usually
result in sores at the tip of the tail, which do not heal well
because there is poor blood circulation in this part of the tail.

By licking and chewing, the dog makes the condition worse and the
skin and tissue will die. These conditions of necrosis of the tip of
the tail is often seen in Great Danes and Dalmatians. German
Shepherds are often seen in veterinary surgeries.

This can sometimes be treated with partial amputation but secondary
problems can occur in the healing process because the very poor blood
supply is not conductive to this. This actually makes it necessary to
amputate the tail several times before the healing process is
achieved."
I just don't know what we will do about the rest of the money we can
handle the first $110 but not more than that. There house payments to
make and utilities...I don't like having to ask for help but if there
is someone who could help us out in the kansas city, ks area with
this that would be great. My email is shortyfrlife@yahoo.com.
Thanks,
Mandy

I have a special lady in my life who takes care of 68 feral cats on
Hilton Head Island,SC, she is currently homeless, sleeping in her car
with
eleven of her 'own' cats who are sick.  She is looking for money for
meds for the cats, I am more concerned about her and have told her so,
she has had
bronchitis.  What should I do?

contact me at jaypipe747@...

Jikai recently came into my rescue..His eyes were extremely inflamed
and needed prompt attention. My vet performed the surgery for a very
good price (100.00) Amazing compared to most vet offices!!
I have paid 50.00 on the bill and was planning on paying the bill off
within this month, but I had two other rescues come in that will have
to be spayed and neutered so the money will not be here to pay off the
remaining balance....I would gladly send the vets address and any info
that you needed if you can help me with this!! Its just so hard when
you do this type of thing on your own and right here around Christmas
with 3 kids!!!LOL!! Thank you!! Shelley  618-456-3454

Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2008 08:49:45 -0800 (PST)
From: Andrea Lewis <lexipiratesmomma@...>
Subject: Begging...NC VA MD DE PA drivers needed! SAT 1/5
To: Dawn Pennington <furbabies4life@...>,
SC Audra <ajajakesancholeo@...>

*****PLEASE CROSS POST WIDELY*****
*****ALL LEGS ARE VERY FLEXIBLE******

Saturday January 5

**ALL RECEIVERS HAVE BEEN SCREENED AND ARE APPROVED**

Originating from:

GROWL

http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/SC248.html

 

 

Going to:

GROWL

Dawn Pennington

803-530-5085

www.mygrowl.com

 

GROWL approved adoptor

Jana Lashmit

Pittsburgh, PA

bonniethecollie@...

 

 

 Coordinators: Dawn Pennington & Audra Omer
furbabies4life@... & ajajakesancholeo@...
803-530-5085 and 864-590-8373

 

Passengers:

~Dini~ 8 year old blind Peke/Pom, altered and UTD (medium crate)

~Bernie~ 2 year old male St Bernard/boxer mix, altered and UTD (off in Elverson, PA)

~2 Cocker Males "Tucker"  and "Oreo" UTD and altered, owner turnins!!~

(getting off in Baltimore)

 

 

All passengers will be traveling with collar, leash, food, health certificate and any belongings.

 

 

LEG 1 ~~Thanks Shannan~~

Barnwell, SC to Columbia,SC 62 miles 1 hr 30 min

7:00am - 8:30am

 

LEG 2 ~~Thanks Laura~~

Columbia, SC to Charlotte, NC 80 miles 1 hr 15 min

8:40am - 9:55am

 

LEG 2A  ~~Thanks Audra~~

Spartanburg, SC to Charlotte, NC  75 miles 1 hr 25 minutes

8:30am - 9:55am

 

LEG 3  ~~Thanks Mary B.~~

Charlotte,NC to Greensboro,NC  90 miles 1 hr 30 minutes

10:05am - 11:35am

 

LEG 4 ~~Thanks Marty~~ 

Greensboro,NC to Durham,NC 83 miles 1 hr 10 minutes

11:45am-12:55pm

 

LEG 5 ~~NEEDED~~ 

Durham, NC to South Hill, VA 56 miles 52 minutes

1:05pm-2:05pm

 

LEG 6 ~~Thanks Sheila~~  

South Hill, VA to Richmond, VA 82 miles 1 hr 19 minutes

2:15pm- 3:35pm

 

LEG 7 ~~NEEDED~~ 

Richmond, VA to Fredricksburg, VA 58 miles 55 minutes

3:45pm-4:40pm

 

LEG 8~~Thanks Jennifer~~

Fredricks burg, VA to Alexandria, VA 53 miles 45 minutes

4:50pm -5:35pm

 

LEG 9 ~~Thanks Jennifer~~  

Alexandria, VA to Baltimore, MD 45 miles 59 minutes

5:45pm - 6:45pm

 

            LEG 10 ~~NEEDED~~ 

Baltimore, MD to Newport, DE 71 miles 1 hr 10min

6:55pm - 8:05pm

 

LEG 11 ~~NEEDED~~

Newport, DE to Elvererson, PA  44 miles  1 hr

8:15pm - 9:15pm

 

Leg 10A  ~~NEEDED~~  (Dini only)

Baltimore, MD to Hagerstown, MD  70 miles  1 hr 15 minutes

6:55pm - 8:10pm

 

Leg 11A  ~~NEEDED~~  (Dini only)

Hagerstown, MD to Breezewood, PA  70 miles 1 hr

8:20pm - 9:20pm

 

Leg 12  ~~Thanks Jana~~  (Dini only)

Bedford, PA to Pittsburgh, PA  110 miles 1 hr 50 minutes

9:30pm - 11:20pm 

 

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Thanks, everybody, so much for your help! I didn't even know programs
like care credit existed. I'm going to start a pet insurance policy,
so it won't be so bad again. He's getting up there in age, so it's
definitely a good idea. So, does anyone know how the different
insurance programs compare?

Again, thank you so much! :D
Melisa

----- Original Message -----

From: JAY

To: AnimalWishList@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Friday, January 04, 2008 8:47 AM

Subject: [AnimalWishList] Cat Lady

I have a special lady in my life who takes care of 68 feral cats on
Hilton Head Island,SC, she is currently homeless, sleeping in her car
with
eleven of her 'own' cats who are sick. She is looking for money for
meds for the cats, I am more concerned about her and have told her so,
she has had
bronchitis. What should I do?

contact me at jaypipe747@yahoo.com

Many sponsors needed by January 31 deadline.  PLEASE help, please let
everyone know:


http://www.freewebs.com/howtohelpanimals   TOP of page

I would urge you to seek a second opinion regarding this tail docking.
Did you know that in Great Britain they are trying to have tail docking
of all breeds outlawed.  The reason?? There is NO reason to dock tails.
That story about them getting damaged.....just that a story.  Look at
all the dogs that have long tails with not much hair (most hounds for
instance) and they do not have docked tails.  So I do urge you to get
that second opinion and perhaps save yourwelf a lot of money and your
dog a lot of pain.
Do a google search about tail docking and you will find a lot of good
info....the vast majority of it advising you not to do it.

I would urge you to seek a second opinion regarding this tail docking.
Did you know that in Great Britain they are trying to have tail docking
of all breeds outlawed. The reason?? There is NO reason to dock tails.
That story about them getting damaged.....just that a story. Look at
all the dogs that have long tails with not much hair (most hounds for
instance) and they do not have docked tails. So I do urge you to get
that second opinion and perhaps save yourwelf a lot of money and your
dog a lot of pain.
Do a google search about tail docking and you will find a lot of good
info....the vast majority of it advising you not to do it.

Thou shall have dominion over all beasts, with the exception , of course, of cats.                               Feline 10:13     <Bonnie>  

hi, I was wondering if there was any one out there with information
regarding getting help to have a dog neutered? I have a friend who has
a Service Dog in training and she can not afford to get her dog
neutered. Her and her daughter are basically homeless right now
(staying on a friends couch) until her disablity is approved (which
could take another 15 months)
The shelters around here are horrible and if the dog goes there to get
done he will almost possitively end up with an infection, kennel cough
and other stuff. They won't let her take him home that day even though
she needs him for her disablities. (While he wouldn't work during
recovery she needs him there with her) She has been trying to save
money to take him to her regular vet who will let her stay with her pup
during surgery and after until he wakes up then she can take him
directly home for recovery but she simply can't afford it.
I can only help some as I am also disabled and on a very limited
income.
Is there any groups/organizations out there that anyone knows of to get
her help?

Category: Animal Welfare
Region: United States of America
Target: Town of Hempstead
Description/History:

The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter is a large kill shelter, with over 100 dogs
and cats. The overcrowding causes many otherwise adoptable dogs to be killed to
make space. This is inhumane and totally unacceptable and changes must be made.

Successful shelters allow volunteers; it is a proven fact. Volunteers help
socialize shelter pets and become their advocate for adoption.

Long Islanders care about our shelter pets, and we want to help change this
shelter into a no-kill shelter. One of the best ways to accomplish this is to
allow caring volunteers to help in the mission of adoption - not euthanasia.

Euthanasia is only appropriate when it is in the best interest of an animal who
is terminally ill and in pain, or has been so badly abused has become dangerous
and cannot be rehabilitated.


Petition:

http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/allow-volunteers-in-the-town-of-hempstead-an\
imal-shelter.html

----- Original Message -----

From: mma

To: AnimalWishList@yahoogroups.com ; Mandy

Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 8:45 PM

Subject: Re: [AnimalWishList] Tail Docking?

Maybe someone can give more information, but I've had Dalmatians and Shepherds all my life and never docked the tails.     I know several Dobies and Boxers who were rescued with intact tails and never had them done, with no problems.       My opinion would be don't do it without a good medical reason, not just the slight possibility that something could happen.    I suggest getting another opinion, or doing on-line research.      Best of luck with your rescue dog, I'm sure he'll have a long and happy life with you. 

----- Original Message -----

From: Mandy

To: AnimalWishList@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 3:56 PM

Subject: [AnimalWishList] Tail Docking?

I just got a boxer from the local pound. He is apporx. 11months old
and weights 46lbs. He has his tail still. He is Very skinny but is
getting better. We have him on puppy food. We took him to the vet to
have him checked over. The vet told us that the tail would have to
go. He told us the reason boxers get their tails docked at birth is
to prevent injury later as there is not enough fur on their tails to
protect it when it gets hit against something. He showed us a spot at
the end of his tail that was black. He told us that his tail has
damage to it and it would take several amputation to fix it. We were
fine till we heard the word several and found out that one amputation
cost $110! "The dogs tail on the other hand, whether it be in kennels
or around the home, is in constant danger of damage be being hit
against hard objects like walls, fences, tables, chair legs,
radiators and of being trapped in doors. these injuries usually
result in sores at the tip of the tail, which do not heal well
because there is poor blood circulation in this part of the tail.

By licking and chewing, the dog makes the condition worse and the
skin and tissue will die. These conditions of necrosis of the tip of
the tail is often seen in Great Danes and Dalmatians. German
Shepherds are often seen in veterinary surgeries.

This can sometimes be treated with partial amputation but secondary
problems can occur in the healing process because the very poor blood
supply is not conductive to this. This actually makes it necessary to
amputate the tail several times before the healing process is
achieved."
I just don't know what we will do about the rest of the money we can
handle the first $110 but not more than that. There house payments to
make and utilities...I don't like having to ask for help but if there
is someone who could help us out in the kansas city, ks area with
this that would be great. My email is shortyfrlife@yahoo.com.
Thanks,
Mandy

Hello everyone, This year Im doing everything I can to get Bella into
the spotlight as much as possible. That means we are attending all the
local dog events and entering any contests that we are aware of. We
plan to donate any prizes to the place where I used to work as a tech
and where I got Bella from (the citys shelter which is a high kill
one). Most of all we want everyone to know that even a shelter dog can
be a winner! So If you guys have the time please vote for Bella this
year.

Here is the first one of the year for us
http://www.petanim.com/pretty-pearls

Lots of love and doggie kisses from Bella and thank you from all the
homeless shelter pets!

From: Terry Brandli

To: AnimalWishList@yahoogroups.com ; Mandy ; mma

Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2008 8:08 AM

Subject: Re: [AnimalWishList] Tail Docking?

Sounds to me like your vet. wants to make some money

off of your dog.  I've had a couple of Dobermans

that had all of their tails with no problems.  The

main reason for cutting most of the tail off of any

dog is apperance.  The tail of a dog is the least

sensitive part of a dog.  The reason any dog's tail

is cut off at 4 days after birth it's even less

sensitive then and will heal quickly.  Most vets

cut the tails off with a quick snip of a large pair

of scissors.  If you are still spellbound by your

vets tale, save some money and save your dog some

pain and have the tail cut at the second joint

from the end of the spine on the first and only

amputation.

Terry Brandli

 

 

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----- Original Message -----

From: mma

To: AnimalWishList@yahoogroups.com ; Mandy

Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 8:45 PM

Subject: Re: [AnimalWishList] Tail Docking?

Maybe someone can give more information, but I've had Dalmatians and Shepherds all my life and never docked the tails.     I know several Dobies and Boxers who were rescued with intact tails and never had them done, with no problems.       My opinion would be don't do it without a good medical reason, not just the slight possibility that something could happen.    I suggest getting another opinion, or doing on-line research.      Best of luck with your rescue dog, I'm sure he'll have a long and happy life with you. 

----- Original Message -----

From: Mandy

To: AnimalWishList@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 3:56 PM

Subject: [AnimalWishList] Tail Docking?

I just got a boxer from the local pound. He is apporx. 11months old
and weights 46lbs. He has his tail still. He is Very skinny but is
getting better. We have him on puppy food. We took him to the vet to
have him checked over. The vet told us that the tail would have to
go. He told us the reason boxers get their tails docked at birth is
to prevent injury later as there is not enough fur on their tails to
protect it when it gets hit against something. He showed us a spot at
the end of his tail that was black. He told us that his tail has
damage to it and it would take several amputation to fix it. We were
fine till we heard the word several and found out that one amputation
cost $110! "The dogs tail on the other hand, whether it be in kennels
or around the home, is in constant danger of damage be being hit
against hard objects like walls, fences, tables, chair legs,
radiators and of being trapped in doors. these injuries usually
result in sores at the tip of the tail, which do not heal well
because there is poor blood circulation in this part of the tail.

By licking and chewing, the dog makes the condition worse and the
skin and tissue will die. These conditions of necrosis of the tip of
the tail is often seen in Great Danes and Dalmatians. German
Shepherds are often seen in veterinary surgeries.

This can sometimes be treated with partial amputation but secondary
problems can occur in the healing process because the very poor blood
supply is not conductive to this. This actually makes it necessary to
amputate the tail several times before the healing process is
achieved."
I just don't know what we will do about the rest of the money we can
handle the first $110 but not more than that. There house payments to
make and utilities...I don't like having to ask for help but if there
is someone who could help us out in the kansas city, ks area with
this that would be great. My email is shortyfrlife@yahoo.com.
Thanks,
Mandy

Please help Cory(chipoo)He has severe allergies.  He needs speacial
food that is made from venison and sweet potato. He also needs steroid
shots to keep him from pulling his hair out due to the itch of
pyroderma caused by allergies. Please contact me by email if there is
anything you can do to help.