Singing Puppies to Sleep

Here's a really cute video that I know you'll love! –Kim

Unbelievable. Zzzzzzzz....

Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCnAjel02lM

Independence Day Trauma

Here's a great article that I thought I would pass on...and it makes a good point, too! –Kim

A Fourth of July Nightmare

By Ed Kostro
June 14th, 2012
 

It was the day after the Fourth of July, a day that is always traumatic for so many of America's pets, and a day that is always extremely busy for animal shelter personnel and pet rescuers. Despite all of the pleas and the warnings for people to keep their pets safe and secure on the Fourth, hundreds of terrified pets run off each and every year and become lost and panic stricken during our nation's numerous fireworks celebrations. And so very sadly, many of them never find their way home again.

This past Independence Day was no exception. After helping to round up several terrified dogs in our neighborhood, I received a phone call asking me if I could pick up a frightened Pit Bull being held at a police station and then return him to his owner. On my way out the door to fetch him, I soon spotted a small brown blur racing down a street near my home, and I immediately gave chase.

I quickly discovered that this canine was a tiny Chihuahua that looked extremely terrified as she desperately raced all around our neighborhood in search of some kind of shelter. And when she spotted me chasing her, her panic only increased, and she quickly hid behind a garbage can in an alley.

I quickly grabbed a discarded cardboard box from a nearby trash can and I managed to push her into it without getting bitten – she was snapping at me in utter terror now, and shaking uncontrollably.

Little Lupita

When we finally reached the safety of my backyard, I opened the box and she immediately scurried under an evergreen bush, still extremely traumatized. She was also extremely thirsty. When I placed some food and water near the bush, she raced out, gulped the water down, and quickly raced back to cover.

This terrified little run-away stayed under that bush in my yard for the next three days, and she would cringe and shake in absolute terror whenever I attempted to pet her. It took a few more days before she finally calmed down enough to let me touch her. But once this happened, she now became a completely different dog. Now, she wanted to be constantly held and comforted after her lengthy and terrifying Fourth of July ordeal.

And now, when I finally got the chance to examine her, I discovered the deep rope burns around her neck. I immediately decided that she had been tied up outside somewhere during all the fireworks, and that she had frantically freed herself and bolted off into the night.

The next morning, when I took her to the vet, I got quite a surprise. "This little girl is pregnant! I'd say she's due in about a month!"

So, I brought her back home, and I now spent the next several days attempting to find her owner – she had no collar, no tags, no microchip, and apparently, no one was looking for her. My wife soon named her 'Lupita' and she quickly became a member of our ever expanding animal orphan household. Lupita also now insisted on sleeping on my chest every night. And about four weeks later, I became her birthing assistant.

She woke me at 5 A.M. that morning, nervously pacing and panting all about the house. At 5:30 A.M., she gave birth to her first tiny pup. I soon discovered that she couldn't bite off the umbilical cord – so I helped her with that.

An hour later, she delivered her second child, and I cut this one's umbilical cord, too. It took another long hour for the next one to arrive, and so very sadly, her third little one was still-born. Little Lupita and I were both extremely sad now, and I thought that her difficult delivery was finally over.

Lupita's Puppies

But an hour later, she surprised my wife and I with her fourth and final offspring, and my spouse did the honors with this puppy's umbilical cord.

Little Lupita turned out to be an excellent canine mother, and my spouse and I soon fell in love with her three adorable pups, too.

I buried her still-born baby under the cherry tree in our backyard that morning, and these days I often find Lupita sprawled out there in the grass next to its grave.

Whenever we watch television, little Lupita insists on curling up on one of our laps. And each and every night, she crawls into our bed and dives under the covers.

Lupita is an extremely happy, healthy and affectionate little dog these days, but she still becomes extremely panic stricken whenever there's a thunderstorm, and whenever she hears any kind of fireworks. I doubt that she'll ever lose this fear of loud noises, but I can't say that I blame her after the terrifying nightmare she went through.

Please safeguard your own pets this coming Fourth of July Independence Day.

Source: Harmony Fund
©2012 Ed Kostro

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Also, see:

• Top 10 July 4th Pet Safety Tips
• Keeping Your Pets Safe & Happy During Fireworks
• Easing Your Dog's Anxiety

 

8 Reasons to Add Olive Oil to Your Dog's Diet

Here's a great article that I thought I would pass on...hope you find it interesting! –Kim

Add Olive Oil to Your Canine Companion's Food Bowl

by Julia Szabo
March 6, 2013

Olive oil, that staple of every kitchen, happens to make an excellent, healthful addition to every dog's food bowl. I know I'm usually touting the benefits of coconut oil, which is another mainstay in my pantry, but let's not forget the oil that comes from olives, too, which has its own fantastic advantages. In fact, why not mix things up? Rotate the oils with which you sweeten your dog's food bowl! I like to switch among olive, coconut and (for the Omega 3 factor so key to senior dog vitality) fish oil by Nordic Naturals. Here are eight reasons to heart olive oil. Bone appetit!

1. It tastes doggone good
Few things perk up a boring bowl of dry kibble than a loving spoonful of what dog-loving celebrity chef Rachael Ray affectionately calls EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil) – especially if your kibble might be, ahem, the tiniest bit stale. Add a dash of cinnamon and turmeric, and you've spiced your dog's meal in grand style!

2. It helps the eater lose weight
Whether the portly pepperpot is canine or human, if there are some unwanted pounds that need shedding, olive oil will help grease the weight-loss engine. The monounsaturated fats in olive oil actually encourage pound-melting by breaking down the fat inside fat cells, to get rid of belly fat and reduce insulin sensitivity.

3. It promotes optimal health
Rich in monounsaturated fats, olive oil prevents and lessens the effects of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. It contains oleic acid, in addition to some compounds (squalene and terpenoids) that are believed to be effective in preventing cancer, which kills a staggering 50% of dogs over age 10.

4. It defends the immune system
With high levels of antioxidants – including polyphenols, vitamin E, chlorophyll and carotenoids – olive oil is very effective at arming the body's immune system so it can efficiently fight off disease. That's especially important as we (humans, as well as canines) transition from one season to another.

5. It extends canine longevity
Dogs don't live nearly as long as we want them to, but nothing looks sadder than a young dog going gray before his time. Olive oil prevents free radical cell oxidation (see above), which can lead to premature aging, so it works to help keep your dog looking as vibrantly youthful as he did in his salad days.

6. It's a brain food
Olive oil helps prevent the cognitive decline associated with aging in all species, so be sure to serve it to senior dogs at least once daily, to keep their minds beautiful and cloud-free. This is especially important if your dog is a super-smartie, such as a Border Collie, Poodle or Mensa mutt.

7. It provides an energy boost

Circulation improves and breathing comes more easily with a daily dose of olive oil – it helps increase blood flow and, in humans, lessens the effects of asthma. So, by extension, it can be a godsend for brachycephalic breeds such as the Bulldog, who sometimes struggle to breathe.

8. It's also a beauty treatment
There's more to olive oil than mere substance – it's a style statement, too! Long used to beautify human hair and skin, olive oil can do the same for canines. Condition your dog's coat from the inside out with a daily serving, which helps to impart moisture and gleam to even the driest, dullest fur.
 

Source: Dogster

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Also, see:

• Why is There So Much Cancer?
• Do You Know the 10 Early Warning Signs of Canine Cancer?

 

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They're Alive and Well...

Thank God, they're safe! –Kim

9 Puppies Rescued from being Buried Alive

By Kari Lucin, The Jamestown Sun
June 17, 2013
 

An attempt to bury nine puppies alive Saturday at a construction site in western North Dakota failed when another person heard the dogs' cries.

Local animal rescue operation Prairie Paws Rescue teamed up with other animal rescue organizations in North Dakota and Minnesota to help the black-and-white pups, all of whom survived their experience.

"It was a long night last night, but they're all okay," said Becky Johnson, co-founder of Prairie Paws, who spent Saturday night caring for the pups.

First, they were brought to law enforcement in Tioga, and then brought to Minot. Another volunteer brought them to Harvey, N.D., where Johnson picked them up and brought them to Jamestown.

From there, the puppies were transported to Coco's Heart Dog Rescue in St. Paul, which has more resources to help care for them than Prairie Paws does, Johnson said.

"We don't have the volunteer resources that can bottle-feed nine puppies for four weeks," she explained.

Most likely, rescuers will also look for surrogate moms for the pups. It will probably be eight weeks before they are ready to be adopted, but they are considered to be highly adoptable.

The identity of the owner who tried to kill the nine pups is known, and it is expected that charges will be brought against him, Johnson said.

Prairie Paws' resources are somewhat stretched because the organization is also assisting the James River Humane Society with its Friday rescue of 28 dogs – a number likely to rise because one of the dogs was pregnant and ready to deliver as of Sunday evening.

Those dogs were rescued from a hoarding situation in New Rockford, N.D. The JRHS received the initial call from law enforcement, and Prairie Paws was going to assist with evaluating the situation.

"When we got there, (we found that) it's the hoarding case that Prairie Paws has been working on for two years," Johnson said. "...they moved to New Rockford."

Johnson estimated that 100 dogs had been removed from the hoarder's home over the years, generally at his own request and in groups of 10 to 20.

This time, however, law enforcement was involved – and that owner gave permission for rescuers to take all the remaining dogs.

Currently, they are being housed at the Humane Society, and while their health will be evaluated individually on Monday it is already clear that many of the dogs will need medical care, as well as neutering and spaying, Johnson said.

"They will all need shots. At least half of them will need to be treated for mange," she said.

Mange, a condition resulting in grayish, itchy skin, is not contagious, and can be treated with dips, medicated shampoo and shots – likely at a cost of $100 or more per dog.

Some of the dogs previously taken from this particular hoarder – such as Lady Bird, another dachshund rescued in October 2011 – were also afflicted with mange, but made a full recovery over time.

This time, the group of dogs includes one Chihuahua, one Pomeranian and one springer spaniel, as well as a contingent of dachshunds ranging in age from the expected newborns to about 8 years old.

While the dogs are a bit skittish around people they don't know, they have been socialized and are friendly once they get to know people, Johnson said.

"A lot of these dogs will be taken to other rescues," Johnson explained. "Our community cannot take an influx of that many dogs of the same breed ... we just don't have the space or the means to be able to take them."

Some, however, will stay in the region, and they will need foster families and lots of supplies – cleaning supplies, comfort items for dogs, rawhide chews, small collars and small leashes.

Donating money is best, because it can be put toward whatever is needed, and people can even sponsor a dog's shots or a medicated dip.

Prepaid gas cards are also of great assistance to rescue operations, as transportation is a big expense for them.

Johnson's overnight puppy-sitting adventure included the gas money required to get the nine pups from Harvey to Jamestown, along with the $50 of milk she fed them.

And if only half of the dachshunds require care for mange, that will cost $1,400, plus the expenses for neutering or spaying all of them, along with any other medical care they need.

For more information about Prairie Paws, or to donate to the organization, visit prairiepawsrescue.com or call (701) 320-4553.

Source: The Jamestown Sun
© 2013 Forum Communications Co.

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Also, see:

• Care for Confiscated Dogs Could Add Up
• Nine Puppies Getting Help from Volunteers after Escaping Death

 

Here's a great video that I thought I would pass on...it makes sense! –Kim

The Apology Video

Please take a moment and view this video that deals with the reality of pet ownership. In rescue, we urge our adopters to consider all aspects of owning a pet before they decide to make an addition to their life and family.
 

Source: http://www.retrieverrescueofcolorado.com/new/rroc-videos/
 

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Also, see:

• Top 10 Reasons Dogs are Dumped at Shelters
• I'm a Good Dog...
• The High Costs of Pet Care
• How to Afford Veterinary Care Without Mortgaging the Kids
• Recession Hits Shelters Hard
• You CAN Heal Your Sick Pet at Home
• I Don't Have Time for "It" Anymore...

 

Recession Hits Shelters Hard

Here's a great article that I thought I would pass on...hope you find it interesting! –Kim

Lucky Dogs, Cool Cats, Happy Owners Can Come of Shelters

By Janice Lloyd, USA TODAY
8/18/2010

Sam Casadevall holds beagles Sandy, left, and Rudy.
His family adopted Rudy from a shelter, but he
chose the name after the inspiring football movie.

Eva was discovered on the side of the road on Christmas Eve. The little tabby had been hit by a car.

Walter spent five years in different pet shelters before the aging black Lab with the gray muzzle was adopted at age 13.

Oscar was dropped off at a shelter when his owners got the call to report to Iraq and could no longer care for their dog.

Sad tales? Not in the end. These hard-luck stories with happy endings were submitted by readers of USA TODAY's online pet community, Paw Print Post, about pets they adopted from rescue groups or shelters.

Each story is different, but in every case these pets have become an important part of their adopted family. Patrick Davitt of Rochester, Minn., rescued two dogs that had been abused. "Today?" he says. "They are spectacular dogs and my constant companions. I don't know what I'd do without these guys."
 

6 to 8 Million Animals

Shelters are temporary homes for 6 million to 8 million animals. Many family pets end up in shelters or with rescue groups because their owners don't know how to care for them, or they have behavior issues or special needs and their care is too expensive. Thousands are euthanized.

Shaggy, a terrier-golden mix, was in the SPCA in Syracuse, N.Y., and about to be put down because he has seizures. Marilyn and Stephen Strock heard about him and took him home. "Seizures are no big deal to me since I'm a former neurosurgical ICU nurse," says Marilyn Strock.

Charlie was thrown out of a car on a highway, was hit by another car and broke his back. He ended up with the Scottish Terrier Club of Greater New York Rescue. That's how Ken and Nancy Handshaw heard about him. They were looking for a companion for their own Scottie. They didn't care that Charlie required a special walker, or that he lacked bladder control. "We drove 600 miles to meet him and spent the afternoon playing with Charlie," says Nancy Handshaw. "Charlie has been with us now for over five years and has been a very important part of our lives."

 

Recession Hits Shelters Hard

Betsy Saul, founder of Petfinder.com, says the recession has been a double whammy for pets. Owners who lose their jobs and face foreclosure can't afford to keep them – and they can't afford to donate money to shelters.

Petfinder has a data base of 350,000 animals in more than 13,000 shelters. More than 80% of their pet shelters report taking pets whose owners could not afford to keep them because they lost their home or job.

Saul sympathizes with the owners. "Losing your home and having your family in jeopardy has got to be the most demoralizing thing ever," she says. But she adds: "If you ever needed your pet, someone who's not going to judge you and who is always going to be happy to see you, it's now."

Shaggy's owners know they have a gem.

"He has brought so much joy to us," says Marilyn Strock. "In fact, he owns the house and we pay the mortgage – is what my husband likes to say."

Source: http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/lifestyle/pets/2010-08-19-shelter19_ST_N.htm
Copyright © 2009 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Co. Inc.
 

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Also, see:

• National & Local Lists of No-kill Shelters
• USA Today's Paw Print Post

 

Is Your Dog Potty Trained Enough?

Here are some good housetraining tips that I thought I would pass on. –Kim

House Training Your Puppy or Adult Dog

House training a puppy or adult dog is such an essential issue for his owner that even a single exclusive tip turns out to be extremely helpful.

The first step in making your dog fit for polite company would be to potty train him. Some see this training as a hassle and some as a challenge.

For me, it is part of bringing up a pet.
 

There are a few things you need to know before you actually start potty training a puppy or adult dog. I enumerate these below:

• You need to understand your dog's body language. Watch for signs that will indicate to you when your pet wants to eliminate.
• If you own puppies, remember that they need to go potty at fairly frequent intervals – as soon as they wake up, after short naps, after play-time, after meals, before and after being crated and finally, before retiring for the night.
• Take your dog for walks at the time that he usually does his potty. Take him out to the yard, and then, to the same place there every time he needs to answer nature's call.
• Praise your dog after he eliminates at the right place. Some dog owners even give treats to their dogs. But remember to do this every time he does it right. He will relate the rewards to his having "done it right" and zero in on the spot where you want him to defecate regularly.
• With time, you can try signal training. This is so that you know when your doggie wants to go. You can hang a bell at his level near the door and teach him to push it with his nose or pat it with his paw on his way out.
• Until your dog has been fully potty trained, keep him under strict vigilance. Do not let him roam around the house freely.
• Use a crate. A crate-trained dog is usually very happy to get his own den. The advantage of crating is that dogs do not soil the place where they sleep. So, he will naturally not eliminate inside the crate.
• If you have a small dog and if you live in a high-rise building or in a place that does not have a proper backyard, you can try litter pan training. This means to create a space for your pet to eliminate in your house itself.
• Use positive reinforcements while housebreaking puppies or adult dogs. Do not scold or hit him, as you will gain nothing by doing that. He will only associate punishment with your return from outside. If you catch him in the act, a stern 'NO' or 'FREEZE' will do (but be consistent). It will startle the dog enough for him to stop pooping.
• Be prepared to return to a soiled home if you are keeping your dog home alone for more than 4 hours, as separation anxiety is quite common among home-alone dogs.
• Accidents will happen. It is unusual for a trained adult dog to work against his house training. But medical problems or health disorders may lead to sudden accidents.
• Many dogs mark their territory. These can be a leg of a table or a particular wall. Intact male and female dogs mark their territories by urinating. Use deodorizers to spray on the places where your dog has marked.
• If you are patient and are ready to accept that house training a dog takes time, even months sometimes, you will end up having a good house-trained dog.

Click here to sign up to receive a FREE course on potty training your dog.

Now we will move on to how to potty train puppies and adult dogs.
 

Potty Training a Puppy

 
Irrespective of breeds, house training a puppy is considered to be one of the biggest challenges by dog owners. If you think house training your puppy simply involves a steady supply of old newspapers or puppy pads, then think again.
 

A puppy does not develop full control over his bladder until he is over 4 or 5 months old. Since they are growing and developing rapidly at this time, puppies eat more, burn more calories and need to eliminate more frequently than an adult dog.
 

After each nap, meal, drink or playtime, take your puppy to his designated area (indoors or outdoors, wherever you have decided) and stay there until he eliminates. Then bring him to his crate.
 

Repeat this situation everyday until he has developed a habit out of it.
 

Potty Training an Adult Dog

The best way to house train an adult dog is to begin all over again.
 

Observe him very closely. Maybe even maintain a diary of where he goes and when. Whether he is pooping when you are home or only when you are outside; whether you can, time yourself to be home when he feels the need to go outside.
 

You can try dog crates, but be careful to introduce him gradually to them.
 

Remember: Commitment, consistency and intelligent use of positive reinforcement will make you the owner of a perfectly house-trained dog. Don't expect miracles. You will only be disappointed.
 

Click here to sign up to receive a FREE course on potty training your dog.

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Copyright © 2009 TrainPetDog.com
 

Is Your Dog Cool?

Here's some important info that I thought I would pass on... Please take heed, before a crisis! –Kim

My Dog is Cool

The "dog days" of summer can be dangerous for dogs – especially those dogs left inside hot cars. Every year, countless dogs die after being locked in cars while their owners work, visit, shop or run other errands. These tragic deaths are entirely preventable.

How Hot Do Cars Get?
Have you ever noticed how hot it can get inside a car on a summer day – far hotter than it is outside? That's because a car acts like a greenhouse, trapping the sun's heat.


A study by the Animal Protection Institute showed that even moderately warm temperatures outside can quickly lead to deadly temperatures inside a closed car.

The study, conducted during a local heat wave, compared an outside temperature of a shaded area with the inside of an automobile in three states: fully closed, with four windows cracked and with two windows cracked. Inside temperatures were measured with an indoor-outdoor thermometer and an oven thermometer (both readings are given).

Day 1
Outside Temperature		Inside Closed Automobile
		Indoor-Outdoor	Oven Thermometer
9:00 am	82°F / 27.8°C	109°F / 42.8°C	----
9:30 am	87°F / 30.6°C	115°F / 46.1°C	----
10:00 am	91°F / 32.8°C	115°F / 46.1°C	----
10:30 am	94°F / 34.4°C	114°F / 45.6°C	115°F / 46.1°C
11:00 am	98°F / 36.7°C	114°F / 45.6°C	119°F / 48.3°C
11:30 am	100°F / 37.8°C	117°F / 47.2°C	124°F / 51.1°C
12:00 pm	101°F / 38.3°C	119°F / 48.3°C	127°F / 52.8°C
1:30 pm	112°F / 44.4°C	124°F / 51.1°C	130°F / 54.4°C
2:30 pm	125°F / 51.7°C	130°F / 54.4°C	159°F / 70.6°C
4:00 pm	98°F / 36.7°C	110°F / 43.3°C	110°F / 43.3°C

Day 2
Outside Temperature		Inside Auto – Four Windows Cracked
		Indoor-Outdoor	Oven Thermometer
9:15 am	84°F / 28.9°C	98°F / 36.7°C	98°F / 36.7°C
10:00 am	88°F / 31.1°C	103°F / 39.4°C	105°F / 40.6°C
10:30 am	90°F / 32.2°C	108°F / 42.2°C	108°F / 42.2°C
11:00 am	92°F / 33.3°C	109°F / 42.8°C	109°F / 42.8°C
12:00 pm	95°F / 35.0°C	113°F / 45.0°C	113°F / 45.0°C
1:00 pm	101°F / 38.3°C	114°F / 45.6°C	115°F / 46.1°C
2:00 pm	110°F / 43.3°C	123°F / 50.6°C	120°F / 48.9°C
3:40 pm	112°F / 44.4°C	129°F / 53.9°C	128°F / 53.3°C
4:00 pm	115°F / 46.1°C	132°F / 55.6°C	130°F / 54.4°C

Day 3
Outside Temperature		Inside Auto – Two Windows Cracked
		Indoor-Outdoor	Oven Thermometer
8:30 am	72°F / 22.2°C	72°F / 22.2°C	72°F / 22.2°C
9:30 am	80°F / 26.7°C	95°F / 35.0°C	95°F / 35.0°C
12:00 pm	88°F / 31.1°C	105°F / 40.6°C	105°F / 40.6°C
1:50 pm	99°F / 37.2°C	109°F / 42.8°C	109°F / 42.8°C
2:30 pm	104°F / 40.0°C	120°F / 48.9°C	120°F / 48.9°C
(both thermometers showed identical readings)

Other studies show similar results:

• San Francisco State University – April 2007 fact sheet utilizing data from a Golden Gate Weather Services study.
• Another study reprinted from the Journal of the Louisiana State Medical Society.
• A study from Stanford University shows that even on comparatively cool days, such as 72°F (22.2°C), a car's internal temperature will rocket to 116°F (46.7°C) within 60 minutes. And keeping the windows open a crack hardly slows the rise at all.
  

Source: http://redrover.org/mydogiscool/how-hot-do-cars-get
© 2012 RedRover
 

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Also, see:

• How Hot Does It Get in a Parked Car? – Dr. Ernie Ward
• Keep Pets Safe from Warm Weather
• How to Help Your Pet Survive the Summer Heat
• State Laws that Protect Animals Left in Parked Vehicles
• My Dog is Cool Pledge

 

Goodbye, Arabella

Here's a sweet video that I thought I would pass on... –Kim

Rest in Peace, Sweet Girl

When we take in dogs from shelters, we never know much about their background or health. Arabella came to us with what seemed to be a skin infection, causing her to lose all her hair. Sadly, after ongoing treatment with a dermatologist was not improving how she felt overall, we consulted an oncologist. She had mast cell cancer and there was no treatment at that stage.

We appreciate the ongoing support many folks give us to help care for dogs in our rescue. Our "Sunshine Fund" exists to help pay for specialists and vet care that goes beyond the routine needs of most dogs. If you are able to contribute to our Sunshine Fund to help cover Bella's bills, we would be so grateful. Every little bit helps. Thank you.

Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwBino8SdwI

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Real Love will always challenge selfishness...and in Rescue, love can come into our lives in different forms, and in ways we don't expect. When Bella came to Bald Is Beautiful we never guessed that BIB would be her forever home. She taught us many things while she was with us: things like courage and dignity in the face of death. Yes, even in dying, a small creature like a dog can teach us much about Life.

We are so grateful for Bella's time with us, and for the Divine hand that led her to us and gave us the honor of walking with her through this last part of her journey. Her foster family was with her when she needed them the most; they never gave up or abandoned her, standing with her until the end, so that Bella, who had experienced little mercy in her short life, could have a chance on earth to know a few months of love and kindness from a human being. In turn, Bella responded with the tenderness, vulnerability, trust and affection only an innocent animal can give. What a precious time Bella gave us.

Sweet Bella, fly free in your final Forever Home. You gave us so much, and we will never forget you. ♥

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Also, see: Rainbow Bridge
 

Just One Day - Take the Pledge!

Here's a great article that I thought I would pass on... A No Kill nation is within our reach…! –Kim

What is a Day?

There are many ways to answer that question.

A day is 24 hours. A day is how we measure how much time we spend at work. A day can be something we look forward to, a celebration of some kind. But in U.S. animal shelters, a day represents 10,411 lives needlessly lost.

To most people, June 11 is Just One Day. But, June 11 is a day that will change everything for about 10,000 companion animals, and a day that can change the world. On June 11, 2013, we can be a No Kill nation.

We are asking animal shelters across the USA to take a pledge not to kill any savable animals on June 11, 2013. For Just One Day, "Euthanasia Technicians" will put down their syringes and pick up cameras. Instead of injecting animals with lethal doses of sodium phenobarbital, they will photograph them and post them on the Internet, on Facebook, on twitter. On June 11, 2013, they will market their animals to the public, they will reach out to rescue groups, they will host adoption events with discounted rates, they will stay open for extended hours, and they will ask their communities to help them empty the shelter the good way.

Instead of going into body bags in freezers, the animals will go out the front door in the loving arms of families. At the end of the day, the shelters will be emptier than when the day started. And, no one will have had to die in order to make that happen. To help them succeed, the No Kill Advocacy Center, Animal Ark and Animal Wise Radio are teaming up to offer shelters the tools they need to be successful.

We have a model press release and promotion plan. We have a guide to adopting your way out of killing. We have adoption promotion posters. And so much more, all sent free of charge to those organizations that take the pledge.

On average, if each animal shelter in the USA adopts out or transfers to rescue groups an extra three animals on June 11, the USA can become a no kill nation, even if it is for Just One Day. And if we can do it then, we can also do it on June 12 for Just Another Day....

Take the Pledge! Click here:
http://www.animalarkshelter.org/animal/justoneday.nsf/pledge?Openform

Source: http://www.justoneday.ws/

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Redemption
by Nathan Winograd

Also, see:

• Why June 11th?
  http://www.nathanwinograd.com/?p=6205
   
• No Kill Revolution on Facebook
  https://www.facebook.com/NoKillRevolution
   
• No Kill Advocacy Center
  http://www.nokilladvocacycenter.org
   
• Local & National Shelters and Organizations
  http://topdogblog1.blogspot.com/#NoKillList

 

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