URGENT! COURTESY POSTING!! "COMMERCIAL BREEDER KENNEL FIRE IN MISSOURI!!" Missouri Kennel set on fire. Over 150 dogs including 75 GSPs, Springer Spaniels and Boxers are going to rescues. They need help DESPERATELY!
Please read below:
Brianna with GSP Rescue and Midwest Paws is taking all 75 of the German Shorthaired Pointers in need. Whew! Please help if you are able to. What a huge job for Brianna and her group! Please read the message below for all of the information for contact.
Support Rescue and your local Humane Societies! Buying from pet stores only perpetuates the tragedies and inhumanity suffered by our fellow creatures.
Midwest PAWS, will be taking in all 75 GSPs tomorrow, as the MO Dept of Agriculture has offered to transport the dogs to her. They would only release the dogs to a licensed MO rescue. Brianna’s rescue vet has offered his adoption center, which has 40 kennels, and, extra space for crates. The kennel fire resulted in burn injuries to some dogs. The most critically injured dogs were taken in by a local MO Humane Society, but Brianna expects some of the dogs that arrive tomorrow will have some minor burns that will require a bit of extra veterinary care. And, we do not yet know whether any of the bitches are pregnant.
Here are some of the current needs:
There is an IMMEDIATE NEED for funds for veterinary care. The estimate for the “basics” on each dog (vaccines, spay/neuter, HW test, etc.) is about $120. There may be more of a discount available, given the volume, but that is the initial estimate based on the vet’s normal rescue pricing. If you are able to make a monetary donation for the immediate needs of the dogs, please do so through the Pay Pal link on the group’s website: http://www.midwestp aws.com.
The group desperately needs crates, blankets, bedding, food, and other supplies (leashes, collars, toys, etc. would also be helpful). A great way to make this happen is to shop online, and have the items shipped directly to the address below. I suggest a wholesale site like www.petedge. com for great pricing on the basics. Or, you can use other online retailer of choice. All deliveries should be shipped to:
Midwest PAWS
C/O Gail Russell
1109 Blue Branch Drive
Grain Valley, MO 64029
816-847-0908
Rescue has been overwhelmed with unwanted, abused, injured and neglected dogs. In order to maintain rescue efforts, we need support! With the ever-rising costs of veterinary and ordinary everyday expenses, it is becoming increasingly difficult to rescue and rehab these animals. Most pets have had little or no medical care and require Spays/neuters, heartworm checks, all vaccinations, worming and micro-chipping. They receive basic training and behavior modification and are put on healthy diets in order to help them become confident and happy dogs that will ultimately go to appreciative homes for life. Adoption donations don't cover the minimum costs. All donations are greatly appreciated! PLEASE make a donation. THANK YOU!
Our Featured Pets...
KITTENS!
Kittens everywhere! There are lots of kittens available for adoption. Kittens are adopted as houseppets only. All are up to date on shots and worming. Spay/neuter required. Copy and paste the application below and email to swcohp@yahoo.com to adopt.
These two young men recently ran a lemonade stand. They decided to donate a portion of their profit to animals in need. The kitties in foster care want to thank them for their kind donation! How heart-warming to see such compassion in our community's children!! Thanks to Sam and Chris!!
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!!!!!!Adopt a homeless pet...adopt from your shelter or Rescue Group! Give an unwanted, abused, abandonned, neglected, old, injured pet a chance at the life they deserve!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!PETS ARE FOR LIFE!!!!!!
Dedicated to all the wonderful pets who have come through rescue, the rescuers and volunteers along the road to life, and to all the unselfish and loving adopters who open their hearts and homes to one of these innocents.....
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I adopted your pet today...
The one you left at the pound;
The one you had for ten months/years
And no longer wanted around.
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I adopted your pet today...
Did you know that s/he's lost weight?
Did you know s/he's scared and depressed
And seems to have lost all faith?
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I adopted your pet today...
S/He had fleas and a little cold;
Guess you don't care what shape s/he's in
You abandoned her/him I am told.
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I adopted your pet today...
Were you having a baby or moving away?
Did you suddenly develop allergies,
Or was there NO reason s/he couldn't stay
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I adopted your pet today...
S/He doesn't play or even eat much;
I guess s/he's very sad inside and
It'll take time for her/him to trust.
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I adopted your pet today...
And here s/he is going to stay;
S/He's found her/his FOREVER home
And a warm bed in which to lay.
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I adopted your pet today...
And shall give her/him all that s/he will need
Patience, love, and security,
So s/he can forget your selfish deed.
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SW Colorado Homeless pets has dogs and cats (and others) in foster homes needing places of their own. Detailed descriptions and pictures coming soon. These are animals that are strays that have been rescued from rural areas in SW Colorado and the four corners area. Email for more info to swcohp@yahoo.com. Volunteer foster homes are needed.
Adoption news
Zoey, the little disabled kitty (she doesn't know it, though!) has been adopted by Gail and Fred and is doing well in her new home with brothers Maxx, James and Trevor!! Good Luck!
Good luck to Leo, Heathcliff and Brian in their new home with Sherri, and 3 of the other kitties from spring 08, now in their new homes! Thanks to Sandy for helping with the feral cats! Congrats to all the kitties in their new homes, to Ren and the Fox family, Kymberley and Family and Evie, Stardust and Barb with Sophie and Kyah.
Congratulations to Skye and her new family....and to the kitties who have found their homes!
THANKS!
Many thanks to Beth, Hubby and Bandit for caring about the unwanted animals in their part of Colorado! Thanks for helping get Zoey to safety and her new home!
Thanks go out to Karen, Crystal, Kristi, Andrew, Traci and HS4C, Sue, Laurie and Diana with Rot n' Pets, Jessica, Joe, Joe Jr, Veronica, Tomas, Gail, and the vets at BAH.
To Adopt a pet, copy and paste this application on to a new email and email to swcohp@yahoo.com :
Are you aware of the Animal Control Laws in your community?
Have you ever been charged with an animal related offense?
What?
Who is your veterinarian (Name, phone number)?
May we contact your Vet?
Who will assume the responsibility for your pet?
Do you have a fenced yard?
Describe it:
Have you ever surrendered an animal to a shelter in the past?
Why?
Have you ever had an animal that was poisoned?Have you ever had an animal killed on a road?
Where will your animal be kept at night?
During the daytime?
Do you have other animals in your household?
How many?
What are they? (Species and breed)
Do you spay/neuter your pets?
Does anyone in your home have allergies to animals?
Who?
Please give two personal references other than relatives (Name, Address, Telephone and e-mail):
APPLICANT INFORMATION :
Name(s)
Physical Address:
Mailing Address:
Home telephone:
Work telephone:
email:
Date of Birth:
Type (or name) of animal(s) you are interested in:
FOSTERED ANIMALS ARE TO BE RETURNED ON OR ABOUT: ______
ACCEPTANCE OR APPROVAL OF THIS APPLICATION DOES NOT GUARRANTEE THAT THE CHOSEN ANIMAL WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION OR ADOPTED TO ME. I understand that by giving false information, I will be ineligible to adopt or foster any animal, now or in the future and I further understand that information given in this application will be used for reference, landlord and other checks.
SPECIAL thanks go out to Traci Fletcher and all the wonderful volunteers from the Humane Society of the Four Corners. Their support spayed, neutered and vaccinated displaced shelter animals who are now in foster care or new homes...you saved lives AGAIN!!
MANY THANKS TO ALL THE VOLUNTEERS WHO TRANSPORT, FOSTER AND VISIT HOMES....YOU MAKE THE ADOPTIONS POSSIBLE!
In Memory- Linda Fox of Ignacio for all the kind deeds and help...we won't forget your kindnesses.
In Memory of Patty Taylor, Nebraska Rescuer, and Susanne Milsaps, Utah rescuer
Dr. Linda Grayson was truly a friend to the homeless, abused and neglected. She has sadly passed away (7-06) after a long and valiant struggle with cancer. She was an inspiration to every one who knew her. She touched many lives with her compassion. She will be missed...
Who We Are
We are a group of people who have come together to help the animals in the area in the greatest need. They are animals from high-kill "shelters" who have been placed in foster care and are looking for permanent homes. We are NOT a shelter, but a group of concerned individuals.
Adopting a friend
There are no adoption fees but donations are accepted. We ask only to be reimbursed via donation for regular care and medical expenses required by the animals
There are no adoption fees but donations are accepted. We ask only to be reimbursed via donation for regular care and medical expenses required by the animals
