ALL ABOARD!

Sweet Sadie gets her chance!

All aboard the freedom train! Four of our pups - Reeses, Merritt, Shannon and Sadie all headed North to rescue on Thursday via PETS transport.


Reeses after a playdate in the mud with Merritt:)


Merritt

Merritt and his buddy, Reeses

Shannon - pretty girl!

Sadie - what a munchkin!

These cuties all came to us from the Marion Animal Shelter when their time was up and the shelter was full. It is amazing to us that adorable puppies like these have so little interest locally - but are scooped up by loving families when placed with our rescue partner in New England.

We love giving these pups a chance at a new beginning - we only wish we had more foster homes available so that we could save more.

Thousands of dogs die every week in shelters across the State for no better reason than lack of homes/space. Please consider opening you home and heart to a dog in need.

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BLASTS FROM THE PAST - AUTUMN & CALLIE

Callie & Autumn - Together and Happy

We rescued these two sweet girls from our local shelter over two years ago when their time was up.

Autumn came in with her mate, AJ. Sadly both were Heartworm positive and needed treatment. We tried and tried to find foster for Autumn and AJ so that they could receive the treatment they needed - but nobody stepped up.

Finally, a local rescue group reached out to help. This wonderful rescue found foster not only for Autumn and AJ, but also for Callie!

Autumn and AJ were finally put through Heartworm treatment. Unfortunately - by the time AJ received his treatment - the disease was too advanced and he did not survive. This is why it is so important for people to step up and foster these dogs in need of Heartworm treament - the longer they wait - the harder the treatment is on the dogs. We pay for the treatment - all you do is offer love and a soft bed!

Please consider fostering a dog in need - look at the result below!

The happy ending to this entry is that Autumn and Callie were adopted by the same wonderful family. We just received the following update on these two girls:

We thought you'd enjoy seeing Autumn and Callie relaxing in their living room. They are both fine and we love having them as part of our family. They are a joy. Pamela and John

Thank you Pamela & John for giving these girls such a wonderful life!

Please help us to create more happy endings - We cannot do it without you!
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SHOP FOR A CAUSE AND HELP OUR DOGS!

Saturday, October 16, 2010 find the magic of giving back!

Since 2006, Macy’s Shop For A Cause Event has partnered with non-profit organizations nationwide to raise more than $34 million for their ongoing charitable efforts. This is your chance to be part of this monumental eventon Saturday, October 16, 2010.

Shop For A Cause gives you the opportunity to give back to your community and to help our dogs at the same time.

Purchase a $5 Shopping Pass for exclusive savings in every Macy’s store and online at macys.com on Saturday, October 16th, and we keep 100% of the proceeds from the ticket sales. It is a win-win!


20 tickets sold pays for basic vaccinations and spay/neuter for a dog. 60 tickets pays for lifesaving Heartworm treatment for a dog! So please share this opportunity on Facebook and with family and friends.

Shop for a Cause tickets have two offers: Macy’s guests are entitled to exclusive 20% or 10%* savings in most departments all day long plus an additional 25%* off a single purchase (*Exclusions and restrictions apply. See savings pass for details.)

Shop for a Cause is special because you can save on most items throughout the store and online (for those who like to shop from home). Plus, you can enter to win a $500 Macy’s Gift Card!

Find the magic of giving back, as Macy’s celebrates a national day of support for our community.

For more information or to purchase a pass contact: Leanne, lnbslacker22@yahoo.com, 901-489-2470.

Checks for tickets should be made out directly to PAWS.

Thank you for helping our dogs!

ON THEIR WAY...

Another transport day has come and gone with four very lucky PAWS pups heading off to new lives. This week Adam, Adrian and Akeem headed North to join their sibblings, Abbott and Atlas (who left a few weeks ago). The whole litter known as the "A Team" was rescued from the Marion Animal Shelter when their time was up. We are so happy that they all are going to the same rescue group!

Also on the freedom train was Lackey. Lackey has been waiting awhile as he was heartworm positive and had to be treated before he could go to rescue. Thank you to Terri for fostering Lackey through treatment! You are an angel!

Big Kudos to Leanne who got the pups their health certificates, brought them to the pick up location and literally carried them on to the transport when it was too hot for them to walk through the parking lot. Apparently Lackey has put on some pounds and Leanne got her workout for the month getting him on transport!

Adam

Adrian

Akeem

Lackey

Speaking of transport - we sure could use another volunteer to help out on transport day. If you are free on Thursdays and would like to be part of seeing our pups off to their new lives (very rewarding!) - please send Leanne an email or text, lnbslacker22@yahoo.com.

BABY BRYCE IS ALL GROWN UP...

Most of you probably will not remember Bryce - He was just a puppy when he came through our rescue well over a year ago.

This sweet boy and his brother - were terribly undersocialized, scared puppies. Eventhough we were fortunate enough to send them to rescue fairly young - they did not receive the human contact they needed during their formative months and did not feel comfortable being held and touched by people. When this happens - it takes a lot of work and training to overcome the fear of human hands and affection.

Both puppies, Bryce and Braden - were fortunate enough to find loving forever homes after spending quite a bit of time in experienced foster homes. Bryce was the shyer of the two pups - and his foster mom worked with him for months and months to get him ready for adoption. Her work paid off!

You can imagine how rewarding it is to receive the below update on Bryce (now named "Blue.) along with a picture that says it all.

Here is Bryce with his person. He spends all day swimming in the river hanging out with his Dad, Terry. Terry has earned Bryce's trust and can touch him and snuggle with him! Deb, his foster mom, who visited said that Blue/Bryce adores Terry.

A big thank you to our rescue partner for not giving up on these boys. It is success stories such as this one - that keep us going!

ADOPTABLE DOGS STILL WAITING FOR THEIR CHANCE

Skylar is a gorgeous girl - she deserves a home!

We have a few wonderful dogs that are ready for adoption and have been waiting patiently for their forever homes to find them. These pups are vetted and have been treated for Heartworm if needed.

It is not fair for these pups to be in limbo for long periods of time. Additionally - by adopting a dog - a foster space is opened so that we can help another that may been in urgent need. There are so many dogs that need our help right now - but foster homes are overflowing. It is heartbreaking to turn away a dog that needs a chance at life.

Please take a look at the cuties below. Even if you are not in the position to adopt personally - maybe you know someone who is searching for their new best friend (?)

Bruno - This boy has surprised us all. After growing up in a kennel - with little human interaction - he has proven himself to be an absolute love! Bruno is approximately two years old, gets along well with other dogs of all sizes and gender, house trained and crate trained. He loves to sleep under the covers with his foster mom. Please consider giving Bruno a forever home!

Jackie - How can you not fall in love with this scruffy face? Jackie's foster mom reports that she is the world's best dog! Playful, but not high energy. Loving but not needy. She gets along very well with the other dogs in her foster home. Her favorite activities include going for walks, lying in the kiddie pool, chasing tennis balls, and taking naps! Jackie is housetrained and will ask to go out when she needs to. Jackie has just finished her second round of heartworm treatment. She will need a few more weeks of recovery time and then will be ready for her new home.

Scout - Poor Scout has been waiting and waiting for someone to take him home! We have had lots of inquiries on Scout and even a prospective adopter who met him and claimed she wanted him - but then dropped of the face of the earth when it was time for him to go home. Scout is such a nice dog. He is currently sharing his foster home with multipe dogs and gets along well with all. He is house trained and crate trained. If you put Animal Planet on the TV he will sit and watch for hours on end! He also likes to collect his human's clothes and put them in his crate - we think he likes to have the scent of his loved ones with him. Of course, being a hound, Scout requires a fenced in yard - but does not appear to have any interest in testing the boundaries of his fence.

Skylar - We cannot believe that nobody has adopted Skylar. She is a GORGEOUS dog with unusual markings. She is a nice medium size (35 lbs) and an all around sweet girl. Skylar loves to go for runs and walks - but is not high energy. Once she has received her exercise, she is perfectly content to curl up on the couch with you. She likes playing with the other dogs in her foster home. She is a herding dog, so her playstyle can be a little pushy sometimes - but she is never aggressive. Skylar is also crate trained.

Oxford - Oxford is STILL waiting. This is a nice, mellow Beagle boy (estimated to be 7-8 years) who doesn't cause any trouble at all. He gets along well with other dogs and is quite a character as he will pick up his water bowl and shake it when it is empty! Oxford would make a great companion for a retiree. Oxford does have an underactive thyroid which is controlled with a daily pill that is very inexpensive.

Please consider adopting on of these sweet dogs - by adopting one dog - you actually help us to save two!

If you are interested in making a difference in a dog's life, please send us an email: marionangels@yahoo.com to find out how you can help.

We cannot do it without you!

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Thank you for caring about our dogs.

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YEY FOR DAISY MAE!

We are thrilled to report that one generous doggie angel has donated the entire amount needed to treat Daisy Mae for Heartworm! This is the last piece in the puzzle for Miss Daisy. Now this sweet momma will be able to start her new life once her treatment is completed.

A HUGE thank you to Kristy for making Daisy's dream a reality. And thank you to Susan for providing such a wonderful foster home for this deserving dog.

SWEET MOMMA DOG NEEDS YOUR HELP

Daisy Mae is a sweet girl that we rescued when her time was up at the local shelter. She came to the shelter with her two puppies - Trey and Bear. She was such a good momma to them both!

Many people were interested in helping her pups - but nobody wanted to save Daisy Mae as she is an adult dog and also Heartworm positive - a much bigger challenge than rescuing puppies.

As a rescue - we feel it is critical that if you are going to rescue puppies - you must take the whole litter and NEVER leave a mother behind - especially when leaving her behind would mean certain death.

So of course we rescued the whole family! We are glad that we did as Daisy Mae is certainly worth the effort.

Daisy Mae is in a wonderful foster home - and she even has a rescue to take her once she is through her heartworm treatment! But we need your help to pay for her treatment - which will cost $300.

This is such a sweet girl - and so close to her happy ending. Please help us to help her -
chip in today!

GREAT NEW PICTURE OF JADEA!

hmmmm - which dog bed will I choose today?

Many of you remember Jadea - the gentle Coonhound who came to us over a year ago a broken dog. Well look at her now! Who would have guessed?

Despite her difficult journey of recovery and healing - Jadea always maintained a positive attitude and showed nothing but love for the many humans who helped her along the way.

After spending many months with us going through surgeries and recoveries - Jadea headed to rescue. She has now officially been adopted by a woman who works at Planet Dog. She has a canine sister and gets to accompany her mom to work every day!

Needless to say - we could not have asked for a happier ending for Jadea. She is on her way to being one spoiled girl - which is exactly what she deserves!

It took a village of people and thousands of dollars to give Jadea her happy ending - we need your help!

If you are interested in making a difference in a dog's life, please send us an email: marionangels@yahoo.com to find out how you can help.

We cannot do it without you!
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Thank you for caring about our dogs.
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WHY DOESN'T ANYONE WANT OXFORD?

Oxford - sweet beagle boy looking for love

This is Oxford - One of the sweetest dogs that has ever come through our rescue.

This poor boy has been waiting since August 2008 for his forever home - and we cannot figure out why. Thankfully, his foster mom, Bobbie, has been so patient - despite the fact that she runs her own sanctuary and has limited space.

Oxford may not be a cute, young pup - but he also does not bring to the table all of the bad habits of a cute young pup. He is house trained, calm, loving, not destructive and content to hang out on the couch with his person.

Oxford LOVES to go for walks and gets along well with the other dogs in his foster home.

He is full of personality - if he finds his water bowl empty - he will not bark - but will rattle the bowl around with his paw and look at you until you take the hint!

He would make a wonderful family dog or a companion for a retiree.

He does have an underactive thyroid which requires very that he take a pill once a day. The medication is inexpensive if ordered on line.

Oxford is neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations and heartworm negative.

This boy has been in limbo long enough. He deserves a chance at his very own family.

If you have the love in your heart and room in your home for Oxford, please send us an email: marionangels@yahoo.com.

LOOK AT MOMMA SIDNEY NOW!

Some of you regular followers of this blog probably remember Sidney. She came to us skinny, heartworm positive and with a litter of puppies.

Sidney's puppies went onto new lives, but poor Sidney had to stay behind until she completed Heartworm treatment.

After months and months, Sidney finally had her chance to shine. Thank you to generous sponsors, foster parents and a wonderful rescue - She is now living the life a Husky should - in Maine!

The above picture is of Sidney with her new "brother" Bo - watching the world go by.

Happy trails Sidney! Hope to hear from you again when the snow starts blowing!

THURSDAY WAS INDEPENDENCE DAY FOR THESE PUPS

Eight lucky mixed breed pups celebrated Independence Day a little early on Thursday.

After being rescued from the Marion Animal Shelter and spending a month in foster care - Abbott, Atlas, Braden, Hannah, Alexis, Mackenzie, Macy and Melissa headed off to their new lives via PETS transport yesterday.

We are so thankful to our rescue partner in New England for finding wonderful adoptive homes for these puppies that went unnoticed in our shelter. We look forward to receiving updates of them enjoying their new lives!


Abbott


Atlas

Braden

Hannah

Alexis

Mackenzie

Macy

Melissa

Happy Independence Day to you all! Safe travels.

If you are interested in making a difference in a dog's life, please send us an email: marionangels@yahoo.com to find out how you can help.

We cannot do it without you!

Become a guardian angel

Foster a dog

Donate

Thank you for caring about our dogs.

http://www.pawsofmarion.org/