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THE PIT BULL WANDERING NYC STREETS (left): ADOPTED!
SENIOR GSD IS IMMEDIATE NEED OF RESCUE:
WONDERFUL ENDING!!
This message was passed on to me, Kim-
dogresqr@yahoo.com from Renee. She
does not have email, but you can email me, otherwise please respond to the
sender (Renee), if you think you can help. The best thing would be to call
her directly as she lives next door to Jake. Her number is: (631)
924-9264.
Dear GSD Rescuer,
I was contacted yesterday about an URGENT situation on Long Island, NY. A
10-12 year old pure breed Shepherd who's been tied up all his life in a
yard has virtually been abandoned and needs immediate rescue. This sweet
neutered male named Jake belongs to a man who had many farm animals who
died due to neglect. Jake lived among them, his only companionship, but
now he is alone and tied up to a three-sided shed, his only source of
shelter. He is provided with some water and food by a neighbor who does
cat rescue. She also got permission from the man to take Jake to the vet
and have his terribly flea-bitten ears treated along with treatment for a
skin condition that has since cleared. If not for her, Jake would have
died. Don't know how he survived the brutal winter having no where really
to hide. The local SPCA would not give this their attention because
technically, he has "shelter" and there is a food and water bowl outside.
But Jake has graciously (and sadly) accepted his fate.
He
used to bark and bark, but now he's quiet. When Renee comes to pet him
and give him love whenever she can, he melts into her arms and is
desperate for attention. Jake has a gentle and friendly disposition. Renee
said that at one time, Jake had children who came to pet him, but since
the man's divorce, no one is around. She said that the man is ignorant and
thinks that Jake has what he needs to survive. He throws food out there
before he leaves for the weekend. Jake is good with other dogs, cats and
farm animals. He loves people, despite the betrayals he has endured. While
he has never been physically abused, he has never known what it's like to
be loved. It has been a hard life.
The owner, who spends all his time away from the house (at work and on
weekends with his girlfriend in NJ) said that Renee has his permission to
"get rid of the dog". He will sign a surrender agreement. She contacted me
for help to get him out of that situation ASAP. It is too hot for this old
boy now, and she is praying that Jake will have somewhere to go where he
will be given a decent life for however long he has left (hopefully many
more years) and lots of love. There's a long past he needs to forget...
I am an independent mixed breed rescuer, and I pretty much just help out
at a local shelter and do not know much about Shepherds except that they
are loyal, soulful dogs. I'm crying as I write this, thinking of what this
poor boy must have suffered all these years. I'm turning to you as you
have dedicated your lives to this special breed, and I'm hoping you can
take Jake. I will make a $100 contribution and will help with transport. I
can also go to meet Jake and take a picture if you need me to. A worker at
my local shelter who evaluates the shelter's dogs said she'd come with me
to meet him on GSD rescue's behalf. Or, if you have any affiliates in the
area who could help, please let me know. Thank you for anything you can
do. God bless.
Gratefully, Kim
dogresqr@yahoo.com
(631) 979-8148
Elvira,
Thank YOU for saving him!!! He was the one dog we were worried about on
the transport and he was the only one that did not start any
trouble! He was soooo wonderful! And you should have seen him
pulling Deedee, his transporter, around on her butt in the grass. I
wish I'd had a video camera. Thank you again! You were his only
hope. I've already tremendously apologized to Shirley for not
getting back to her before Friday, but I want to apologize to you,
also, because you were so worried about him. I really feel horrible
for making you worry. We were all scrambling to get as many animals
into rescue as we could, and the e-mails were just overwhelming. I
can't even describe it. Nobody slept, and Missy didn't even have
time to eat for 2 days. She risked her health for these animals, and
I hope everyone can be grateful for her instead of holding grudges.
Thanks again, Elvira, you are an angel (Shirley, too!)!!! ...rach
SAVED!!! Click Cam to Read his Story!
SADIE IN L.A. WAS RESCUED!!
 
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We need liaisons,
photographers writers, correspondents!
Most of these positions are not, in and of
themselves, demanding. Of course, if you care about animals they can
become very time consuming efforts, indeed, and we appreciate the vast and
varied talents of those who are doing this work -- many out of the
kindness of their hearts.
If you are interested in volunteering for
this effort or others, we invite you to write us and let us know what
you'd like to do, how often and how you like to work. We're sure to be
able to find a match for you!
We thank God for each and every one of you
who care enough to confront almost insurmountable odds to do everything
you can to change this travesty in our world, often facing your own
humanity to do so, and putting your own emotions on the line to care for
the voiceless among us: GODSPEED to each and every one...
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JOURNEY
"Looking for a home"
by Arlene Pace
Once I was a lonely dog
Just looking for a home.
I had no place to go
No one to call my own.
I wandered up and down the streets,
in rain in heat and snow.
I ate what ever I could find,
I was always on the go.
My skin would itch, my feet were sore,
My body ached with pain.
And no one stopped to give a pat
Or gently say my name.
I never saw a loving glance,
I was always on the run.
For people thought that hurting me
was really lots of fun.
And then one day I heard a voice
So gentle, kind and sweet,
And arms so soft reached down to me
And took me off my feet.
"No one again will hurt you"
was whispered in my ear.
"You'll have a home to call your own
where you will know no fear."
"You will be dry, you will be warm,
you'll have enough to eat
And rest assured that when you sleep,
your dreams will all be sweet."
I was afraid I must admit,
I've lived so long in fear.
I can't remember when I let
A human come so near.
And as she tended to my wounds
And bathed and brushed my fur
She told me 'bout the rescue group
And what it meant to her.
She said, "We are a circle,
A line that never ends.
And in the center there is you
protected by new friends."
"And all around you are
the ones that check the pounds,
And those that share their home
after you've been found."
"And all the other folk
are searching near and far.
To find the perfect home for you,
where you can be a star."
She said, "There is a family,
that's waiting patiently,
and pretty soon we'll find them,
just you wait and see."
"And then they'll join our circle
they'll help to make it grow,
so there'll be room for more like you,
who have no place to go."
I waited very patiently,
The days they came and went.
Today's the day I thought,
my family will be sent.
Then just when I began to think
it wasn't meant to be,
there were people standing there
just gazing down at me.
I knew them in a heart beat,
I could tell they felt it too.
They said, "We have been waiting
for a special dog like you."
Now every night I say a prayer
to all the gods that be.
"Thank you for the life I live
and all you've given me.
But most of all protect the dogs
in the pound and on the street.
And send a Rescue Person
to lift them off their feet
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