Foster a Furry Friend

Why foster?

You see it in shelters all over the country; they are full, overflowing. Some have to put several dogs in one kennel to prevent euthanasia. Often times dogs who come to the shelter sick, even with very minor illnesses, are put down because shelters barely have the resources to care for the healthy.

Many shelters have rescues that work with them, so you would think the rescues could take in all of those sick and over-abuntant animals; but then the rescues fill or the finances deplete,  then what happens?

Many rescues have the flexibility to allow you to foster anywhere from 24 hours to long-term, healthy dogs or dogs with medical problems. Many rescues provide all vetting, food, etc. You could even foster a cat.

If it breaks your heart when you see the commercials of animals in cruel and depressing situations and you haven't done it yet, contact your local rescue or shelter and open your home up to an animal in need. It may be cliche to say you could save a life, but you could, by simply opening your home to a dog or cat in need.

http://www.pawsrendless.org/

What you can't tell dogs

or maybe you can, I just haven't figured out how yet:

There is a very sweet basset mix named Katie in the Windsor Pound in Missouri. The only problem is that she doesn't like other dogs. She had 2 families interested in giving her a new home today and she couldn't go home with them because they already had dogs.

If only we could tell her if she played nice she'd have a nice, safe, warm home I bet she'd change her tune, but instead, she's back on concrete with no love and affection tonight.

We need a dog whisperer.

And don't get me started on the fluffy feather pillow named Sampson.

Items your local rescue or shelter may need

Basic Items -Collars, Leashes, Harnesses -Toys -Stainless Steel Bowls -Blankets -Towels and Rags -Cleaning Supplies -Frontline -Interceptor -Peanut Butter/Kongs -Dry Dog Food and Snacks -Dog Cone (cone of shame) -Dog House(plastic only)   Crates/Carriers -Dog Kennels/Dog Runs Grooming Supplies -Shampoo -Ear Cleaner -Toothpaste/Toothbrushes -Flea Spray/Flea Powder Even the small things count, furry or not.

Cleaning Supplies -Paper Towels -Disinfectant Sprays -Dishwashing Soap -Pine Sol/Bleach -Laundry Detergent -First Aid Items -Rubber or Latex Gloves -Green Scratch Pads -

Adopt the Internet Day

Don't forget it's Adopt the Internet Day on Petfinder.com.


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Have a great day everyone!

Pawsibilities March Edition2

 

 

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Special Need of the Month:

Pawsibilities is in need of foster homes! There is an application process that includes a home visit and then a final foster contract. If you are interested in giving a dog in need a safe and loving temporary home until they find their forever families, please email us at Pawsibilities@ymail.com. We are looking for fosters in the Warrensburg, Sedalia and Windsor area and farther out towards Blue Springs.

Pawsibilities March Edition

Take a look at Pawsibilities’ website: http://www.pawsrendless.org/

Featured Pet of the Month: 

Sampson’s Story: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNzY_bZt2zE

Sampson, a Great Pyrenees mix, was so weak at first; he had to lean against the ACO to keep from falling over. We took him to an animal hospital where he was treated for a week, placed on a special diet (which he is still on), given antibiotics, had his neck shaved and then the neck was treated daily (from being tied to a tree). http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/18436066

Sampson does have some unresolved issues from his past life and has started a behavioral program to overcome them. He's a very sweet and beautiful dog, but this is something I needed outside help with.  He’s taken two classes so far and has improved quickly.    

   

The one on one sessions are $30 per class. If you would like to help with Sampson’s obedience classes, please send Paypal payments to: Pawsibilities@ymail.com in honor of “Sampson’s New Life.”  Please note that since we are not a tax-exempt organization, donations are not tax deductible.

 

Pawsibilities 5 Month Anniversary

To view Pawsibilities’ petfinder page go to:

 http://www.petfinder.com/pet-search?shelterid=MO568.

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Thanks to all of our adopters who have given our animals new homes!! With out your love and large hearts these dogs may not have been given their second and much deserved chance in life! Waylon, adopted!!

Pawsibilities would like to remind adopters, we never tire of getting videos, photos and general updates on Pawsibilities’ dogs that have found their forever homes. We get very attached to these animals while they are in our care, and love to hear from you on how they are doing in their new lives!

Check out Pawsibilities’ You Tube channel at http://www.youtube.com/Pawsibilities1 to view videos of our adoptable pets, pets that have found their forever homes and videos of our own furry family members.

Does The Gov Luv Dog Breeders?

I have very recently fallen directly from the womb in to the world of dog rescue; when I landed, I landed flat on my face. That may be a dramatic over-statement, but it feels just about right. In less dramatic words; I'm trying to say I was naïve to the tenth degree.


Over the past month I have had a dog breeder contact me on several occasions, giving me jibes about the strict paperwork I keep, among other things. At first I was a bit confused by this, as I assumed we all had to go by the same Dept of Ag regulations; however, the more I read the rules, the more I began to understand why this breeder would take this all in with a sarcastic laugh at my expense, pun intended.

If the rumors are correct, Missouri is the #2 state in animal overpopulation, running 2nd behind Kentucky. However, regulations for running a rescue are much stricter for our state than many other states with very low animal populations, and we have fees many other states aren't required to pay. The rescue I work with was only 3 months old and our directors had already paid over $1000 out of pocket in vet bills and fees required to start the rescue, when we were required to pay the annual fee, plus the per dog fee to renew our license, not due to any error on our part, but simply because that's the law in Missouri.

So, where does the breeder fit in to all of this? As I'm going through the Dept of Ag regs, for my 3rd time, attempting to understand and remember every detail, I become very aware as to why this breeder takes this all in as a joke. If I'm understanding these forms correctly,  if  you want to send a dog to a lab, not only can a person make a decent living as long as they have no consiense, but they also have almost complete freedom from regulation, second to them is the breeder. After that you get in to the pound, shelter and rescue arena, with animal rescues seeming to have the most restrictions, the most records to keep and the highest fees.

Now, I could be wrong about this; and I would love to be proven wrong on this. If you have time, please read The Dept of Ag CSR 30-9 and, if you understand it, post your opinions here.