WE NEED HOMES--
As a rescue, we incur medical costs that will never be absorbed in routine adoption fees. Since June 2009, we have treated 2 litters of puppies with parvo, heartworm, broken leg, Lymes disease, a pregnant dog ready to whelp puppies, and the normal issues, such as parasites, fleas, etc. We need donations to enable us to keep taking dogs regardless of their medical condition. Please consider donating to help those dogs who never asked to be neglected by their former owners and would still be sitting (or euthanized) in shelters because we can't afford to treat them. Even $5 adds up faster than you would imagine, so don't hesitate to make a donation directly on the vet account at Southkent Vet, 9030 N. Rodgers Ct., SE, Caledonia, MI 49316 or called in on a credit card to 616-891-9070 and ask that it be applied to the Great Pyrenees Rescue Account
If you would like to help us rescue dogs, please consider becoming a foster home. I have to turn down dogs when I am full. There is nothing more rewarding than saving a life!! There are Pyrenees in shelters right now that I can't accept without a place for them to stay while waiting for a forever home.
I have 4 requests in the past 3 weeks for placement of Pyrs due to people losing their jobs or homes. These are difficult times for everyone, especially the dogs. People are unable to afford to care for their families, and their pets are suffering as a result.
Not all Pyrs come in because the are truly unwanted. This is a huge breed, and quite often dogs come into the program because of family situations. When a family splits up, quite often neither person can afford to purchase a new home with adequate facilities to keep their Pyr, and it is with a heavy heart that they surrender their pet in order to find them a family who can keep them safe and loved. I am also seeing a lot of dogs losing their families and homes due to foreclosure on their homes.
Please realize the size of this dog, the fact that they require a fenced yard and will become bored if left outside for long periods of time, causing them to resort to digging or barking to entertain themselves.
Potential adopters must be willing to have vet references, personal references and a home visit performed.
Adopters must agree to appropriate medical care, which includes but is not limited to annual vaccinations, annual heartworm testing and preventative, emergency care, grooming, licensing and containment of the dog. Adoption fee is $300. Anyone familiar with large dogs knows that this barely covers the medical if the dog comes in healthy. If you wonder why rescues have to charge what we do, please read http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/12811/90324. Joan Fremo was a dear friend who died way too soon.
Please e-mail Dogsownme@aol.com or call 269-908-8080 for information or to arrange to meet the rescues. Donations for medical care are always appreciated. Checks can be sent directly to Southkent Vet--9030 Rodgers Ct., Caledonia, MI 49316-Just put note for Great Pyrenees Rescue and ask them to put a copy in my file so that I can thank you.
Please take a look at a fundraiser to help with medical expenses for the rescues. It is a great project for your own dog or gift, and you will be giving in so many ways. It can be seen at http://marciesrescues.blogspot.com/
I have put together some pet friendly decorating ideas that I have resorted to in order to maintain holiday spirit and not have a Christmas tree. Keep in mind that it is a work in progress, so disregard the ladder, vacuum, etc. These pictures of my home can be seen at http://marciespastrescuedogs.blogspot.com/
After a lot of pressure from friends, I have compiled quite a few of my pictures and poems at http://marcietepper.blogspot.com/. The one about losing their home and taking their dog to the shelter is NOT about me, but a co-worker who lost her home and couldn't find a place to rent who woud accept her 8 year old pitbull. Enjoy, however, a few may bring tears as they were written from the heart.
My home phone lines are hooked up to the computer and I don't even have a phone connected to them. MY CELL IS 269-908-8080
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