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Important Reminders!
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Register your dog’s Microchip! It’s easy and free. Simply go to 24 Petwatch
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Subscribe to the Yahoo Alumni Group. If you are not already a member, this is a free group for past adopters. Share stories, questions and photos of your new addition! To subscribe click here and click on “Join This Group”
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Volunteer! We are always in need of help with fostering, fundraising, transporting…if you are interested please e-mail Jenny
- Our Website: Check out our newly updated and redesigned website! We now have information about the 101 Dalmatians Musical and an updated Spot Shop with new items for sale. Thank You to Victoria Lantz Web Development for creating our new look.
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Some Quick Facts about Heartworm Disease
(heart infected with heartworms)
We have recently rescued several hearttworm positive Dalmatians. Treatment is expensive ($400-$800), time consuming (2-3 months) and hard on the dog. Prevention is easy and inexpensive!
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Heartworm Disease is NOT contagious! Dogs get Heartworm disease from getting bitten by an infected Mosquito. Dogs can not spread the disease to each other or to humans via contact.
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Dogs should be only monthly Heartworm prevention year round
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There are very few states that do not have the threat of heartworm disease
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Treatment consists of injecting a drug into the muscle which kills the adult heartworms. It has potentially deadly side effects depending on the age and overall health of the dog
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Own A Business?
If you are interested in sponsoring our newsletter for a month in exchange for an area of advertising in the newsletter please let us know! Contact Jenny at jennybrock705@tx.rr.com
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Happy New Year! As we enter 2010 we are introducing our monthly newsletter. We hope you will find this informative and entertaining. If you have any ideas for upcoming newsletters or specific topics you would like to see covered, please let us know.
Here is to a wonderful new year!
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Foster Dog “Spotlight” - Lady 11
Are you looking for a spunky companion? Check out Lady 11 – she is approximately 2 years old now and is the happiest little girl! She has been in rescue since March of 2009 – so let’s try to get her into a forever home soon! She does well with other dogs, children and cats, loves to play ball and of course, get lots of love and attention! Check out her full bio on our website and let’s get this girl a home!!
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Warning about Leaving Dogs Unattended
Even though it is Winter, Spring and warmer weather will be coming (we hope!). We would like to remind everyone NEVER EVER go away from
home and leave your dog(s) outside unattended.
One main reason is for the protection and well begin of your dog. If left outside unattended, he/she may get bored and start to dig, making it easy to get out of the yard. People can also taunt or injure your dog. A dog who is outside barking may upset neighbors who may take matters into their own hands and cause harm to the dog.
Worse yet, there are several people who target animals left outside, unattended for various purposes ranging from collecting bait dogs to selling dogs to medical research laboratories. Our hope is to educate you about these so that you can make informed decisions to keep your dogs safe.
“Bunchers” are continually out patrolling for dogs and yes, that includes ”your” dog! Bunchers steal family pets. When they get a “bunch,” they sell them to research for a heafty price. Average is $200-400 per dog. Domesticated dogs make the best dogs for research. These opportunists who monitor your area, your routine and watch for when your dogs are left outside alone. They normally travel in pairs, one buncher drives, the other jumps out and snatches the dog.
There are also dog fighters that gather dogs and cats and use them as bait to get their fighting dog ready for a fight. Bait dogs are typically puppies or smaller dogs and cats.
Many states sell dogs to labs for research. In Michigan, there are 3 USDA Class B Dealers who are licensed to sell “random source” dogs and cats to research labs. These “random source” animals come from pounds and yes, your backyard. Theives know they can steal animals and sell them to these dealers/labs for profit.
The economy is also a contributing factor with many people looking for ways to make money. We can’t stress enough how important it is to secure your pets indoors when you are not home and watch them closely when they are outside when you are at home. A dog can be snatched in a matter of seconds and their unfortunate fate is sealed.
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Alumni Updates - Bliss
Most of you may remember Bliss, a scared little girl who was rescued in July of 2009. Bliss was one of the saddest rescues we have done but she is also one of the happiest endings! After months of medical treatment, lots of patience and TLC, Bliss was finally able to be adopted out. In November of 2009 she went to a wonderful family in Tennessee where she has continued to thrive and enjoy her second chance! Here is an update on Bliss, from her new Dad Daryl:
Bliss joined our family in Nov 09. She met her new sister, Leila, (another rescued Dal) when we went to pick her up; although it happened slowly, Leila accepted Bliss into our home. Bliss has come out of her shell during the last few weeks and loves to be “loved on.” Seeing her jump for joy when we get home each day is awesome; she jumps up and spins around like a puppy with springs on her feet. Bliss and Leila are pretty much inseparable now; they enjoy having each other around and sleep side-by-side. In Dec 09 we drove from Nashville, TN to Boston, MA to spend the holidays with our son Cody Who would have thought Bliss would spend New Year’s Eve in Boston! Bliss had her first visit with our vet last week, other than being mostly blind she has no health issues and is absolutely loving life. 2010 promises to be another good year for us and Cassie and I feel fortunate to have Bliss in our lives.
Thank you to everyone who helped us care for Bliss, donated to her cause and ultimately gave her a wonderful, wonderful new life!
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Fundraising Update
No gray areas here. Everything is Black and White. We need to raise funds for the spotted ones. Watch for details coming soon about The Spring Cleaning raffle, but in the meantime, you can help us in the following ways:
Visit the Help The Dalmatians page on our website Sponsor a Dalmatian
Shop Online at iGive
Buy from Interstate Batteries
Make a purchase from Puppy Paws®
Support Second Chances Dalmatian Rescue every time you search the Internet at GoodSearch.com!
SCDR and Bow Wow Gifts Partner to Help Rescue
Buy Sticky Sheets
Shop @ Kroger’s
(Email Shelley: ssiefert@neo.rr.com for more details)
Ink Jet Recycling
(Email Shelley at ssiefert@neo.rr.com for more details)
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Sincerely,
Jenny, Tami, Sherie and Shelley
Second Chances Dalmatian Rescue
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