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So our one year blogiversary was January 25th. I’m a few days late in recognizing it, but that won’t stop the fun. To celebrate, we’re giving away a $25 Petco gift card!!! Please leave a comment on this post about what caring for a pet has added to your life and I’ll draw a random winner on February 5th.
Imagine running along the Mass Pike, not knowing what happened to you or where you might be going. The cars and trucks are whizzing by and look enormous. Of course, everything looks enormous when you are a white, six-pound poodle mix. However, …when you have the heart of a lion and the belief that you are a bull mastiff, luck and perseverance can help you to survive. Fortunately, Wesley was picked up and taken to a shelter. Enter PRNE and the chance at a new life for this funny little guy. He was quite a sight with his missing hair. Wesley is personality plus and keeps his foster family laughing. Unfortunately, Wesley has problem knees and needs surgery on them. He is uncomfortable now and if the surgery is not done, faces painful complications in the future.
Wesley before rescue
Wesley after being groomed
Violet was found in the parking lot of a grocery store and taken to a local shelter. We’ll never know what Violet endured during her time on the streets but she is now safe and loved in a foster home. Violet is about 11 years old but is spunky as can be! She is very …sweet and craves love and attention from humans and canines alike. Violet’s dental condition is horrendous – she recently had a dental during which 6 rotten teeth were extracted and several fissures were repaired. Her knees are also in terrible condition which is causing her much pain. She will most likely need surgery on both or she will face complications later in life. She will be having the first knee surgery on Feb 5 and needs help to pay for it.
Violet
The Animal Rescue Site is sponsoring a Shelter Challenge, awarding a total of $100,000 in grants to rescue organizations that help animals. The grand prize is a $10,000 grant, and prizes are awarded weekly! Final prizes will go to the eligible Petfinder.com organization with the highest number of votes for the duration of the Challenge. You can vote once a day. Voting ends at midnight (PST) on April 18th, 2010. The more friends you can rally to vote for Poodle Rescue of New England, the better our chances of winning. Every vote, every day counts – PRNE can pull ahead in the voting even during the last few days with enough support. Get people involved! PRNE is counting on you! You don’t have to register, and voting is free. Please support Poodle Rescue of New England and vote today and every day until April 18th!
Go here to vote for Poodle Rescue New England (omit the “of”).
A recent study indicated that up to 48% of victims of domestic abuse will stay in or return to the abusive situation out of fear of what may happen to an animal left behind. A bill is under consideration by the Massachusetts House of Representatives that, if passed and signed by the governor, would include animals in restraining orders. The MSPCA is encouraging supports to join them at the MA State House to lobby for the bill.
You can find more information here.
Check out this post on the dangers of retractable leashes.
