Needy dogs need help today..please share...8/18/13

WASHINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA

Sad faced hound dog puppies need saving:

Washington NC: Carol, Goldy and King are scared @ 8 month old Hound mix siblings. They appear to not have been socialized very much and therefore fearful of people. We are hoping they will begine to come out of their shell at the shelter and there was a glimmer of hope when one of the black and tan wagged the tip of his tail a bit for a volunteer. Carol the tan and white pup was the braver one to come closest to eat treats. For more info email the shelter staff at animal.control@co.beaufort.nc.us. Always refer to the petango or ID number! Adoption fee is $65 which includes spay/neuter, p/d shot, bordetella, microchip and deworming. Approved 501c3 Rescues can pull for $15 which includes p/d shot, bordetella, microchip and deworm. Some volunteer assistance for 501c3 rescues. Please refer to ID number when calling or emailing shelter.

***PLEASE NOTE*** We will update as soon as updates are available. This shelter has a very small but very busy staff, so please DO NOT CALL for updates on dogs. If their Petango link is active, then they are still in the facility. While we

welcome interest from all rescue groups, the shelter staff and volunteers CANNOT arrange long-distance transports or boarding. No credit card adoptions or rescues. Must be cash or check. 

Adopters must appear in person at shelter to sign adoption paperwork and pay fee, then the dog will be taken to a Beaufort Co. vet for spay/neuter. Rescue groups can pull for $15 but it is your responsibility once the dog leaves the facility to arrange transport and/or boarding.

Carol Id #1627: http://www.petango.com/Adopt/Dog-Hound-20733531

Goldy Id #1628: http://www.petango.com/Adopt/Dog-Hound-20733542

King Id#1629: http://www.petango.com/Adopt/Dog-Hound-20733546

Photo album: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.411769965602016.1073742125.336790023100011&type=3

For more info email the shelter staff at animal.control@co.beaufort.nc.us. 

HOUSTON, TEXAS 

This DOG - ID#A387375I am a female, blue and white Pit Bull Terrier mix.

Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services 

at (281) 999-3191

Ask for information about animal ID number A387375

LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA ... FINAL HOURS ...

This gorgeous girl needs urgent rescue. Needs pledges, foster, forever family or rescue. 

Lancaster shelter, CA. 

Animal ID: A4608937

I don't have a name yet and I'm an approximately 1 year old female pit bull. I am not yet spayed. I have been at the Lancaster Animal Care Center since July 22, 2013. I will be available on July 26, 2013. You can visit me at my temporary home at L215

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https://www.facebook.com/photo.phpfbid=345161735614237&set=a.118132861650460.19466.100003612410268&type=1&theater

DEVORE ANIMAL SHELTER - SAN BERNADINO, CALIFORNIA

CHARLOTTE - ID#A570281 RESCUE ONLY - URGENT! I am a female, blue and white Pit Bull Terrier. The shelter staff think I am about 4 years old. I have been at the shelter since Aug 13, 2013. This information is less than 1 hour old.

VIRGINIA - ID#A570261 RESCUE ONLY MASTIFF RESCUE ONLY MASTIFF! URGENT! PHOTO DROPPED OFF WEBSITE THIS MORNING! LIKELY ON EUTH LIST!  I am a female, blue brindle and white Mastiff. The shelter staff think I am about 3 years old.

LOU - ID#A570885

RESCUE ONLY - ALREADY NEUTERED! 

I am a neutered male, fawn Pit Bull Terrier mix.

The shelter staff think I am about 8 months old.

I have been at the shelter since Aug 16, 2013.

Spuds eyes and Texas transport

Reunion Rescue is asking for help to bring Spuds to Texas. Spuds was adopted out at Marin Humane Society and wound up back there as a stray and blind! Marin Humane was going to euthanize him, so Reunion Rescue pulled him and placed Spuds in boarding.

 Spuds has been in boarding well over a year. He has developed some tendon/joint issues on top of the blindness, so we have decided to try and bring him here to Texas at the Reunion Rescue No-Kill Refuge where he can be treated holistically, get well and find a wonderful forever familly to love him.

We need help to move Spuds to Texas as transport and care are expensive. A chip in has been created to try and underwrite the costs to get Spuds to his destination.

Our homeopathic vet can address Spuds' joint problems and has also been known to reverse blindness.

Chip in for Spuds Transport and Care:

http://reunionrescue.chipin.com/spuds-eyes-and-texas-transport

Please help by considering a small donation to help us help Spuds.

Please share Spuds story and visit Spuds and all the other wonderful Reunion adoptables on Reunion Rescue's website.

Jade: Valentine of Bay City Texas Shelter for adoption

Yesterday, the director of Bay City Shelter reached out for help with Jade. Abandoned at the shelter which has little funding and less support, Jade's chances are slim. However, she landed at a shelter that really cares.

Although Jade is supposed to be labrador and perhaps pittie, do we see a little bit of Chesapeake Bay Retriever in there? Sure looks that way by the way Jade loves the ball. Is anyone out there looking for a sweetheart youngster who loves to play? Jade is only 18 months old and still a puppy dog!!!

Jade would make an excellent pet for a family to grow up with. Here is what Bay City Shelter had to say:

"Jade has an owner who knows she is here but has not picked her up. 

The pics aren't the very best (possibly operator error?), but I am including some of her in the process of catching a ball.  Sometimes she has a little trouble with the 'drop it' command, but she is very good at sitting on command until the ball is thrown.  Leaps high in the air to try to catch it before it hits the ground.

She has also discovered that she can lay down behind the only stepping stone in the dog yard . . . the stone is slightly canted . . . set her ball on the stone, push it a bit with her nose and it will go rolling across the yard so that she can retrieve it and bring it back to the stone, repeat the process.

Yesterday she was in the office, saw a little pink stuffed pig and claimed it.  She wasn't supposed to play with that particular stuffed toy because it was supposed to follow another dog into its adoptive home.  So we just shoved the toy into the very bottom of the toy box, gave her another toy.  She wasn't having any of that.  Poked her head down into the toybox and rooted around until she came up with the pink pig.  (The pink pig did follow its real owner to his adoptive home, but it was missing its tail and one arm.)

Jade is a hoot, a whole lot of fun to be with.  She is probably about 18 months old.  We'd really like to see her get out of here.

If you are interested in the world's best valentine, please email:

mwhite@cityofbaycity.org

janetpickard@outlook.com 

or call 979-323-1706

Please make our Jade your Valentine and have love the other 364 days of the year, too.

All under one rooftop....Reunion No Kill finally a reality!

Amber getting down on Kong

It's been a long, long time since I was able to wake up in the morning with a song in my heart. I am very grateful for all the Reunion Rescue dogs living great lives and the ones who haven't found their homes yet, living a good life at Reunion Rescue No Kill Refuge, the only raw feeding holistic no kill pit bull shelter in the world.

It ain't perfect yet, but it's a hell of a lot better than it was. For years, we've boarded our Texas and California dogs while thinking we just were not set up to be a shelter. The Texas dogs were boarded at Spindletop which was raided last summer. We made four trips to Conroe to get some of our dogs back, but Stella was killed with 37 others in the Morgan Building. Many other dogs are still missing and presumed dead.


Just as the dust was settling over the Spindletop tragedy, we began making plans to bring our three remaining California dogs which were being boarded in Lodi. What's three more, right? Once you've set your mind to run a sanctuary, it's really not that hard.

BeBe at the lake

We are set up here on the river outside Austin, Texas to comfortably house these animals. Each of these dogs came from nasty beginnings.

Amber and Stella were butchered and noosed in a hot Houston vacant lot. Stella still had blood running down her head when she was found and we raised money to board them at Spindletop.

BeBe doing some Christmas shopping

BeBe burying her Kong

BeBe, formerly known as Batgirl, was beaten severely with a baseball bat and scheduled to die in Austin.

Merry Christmas from Nolan

Nolan was starved nearly to death outside Dallas and on his way to Spindletop when news of the raid and seizure hit. Luckily, his transporter turned the car around, but not before Leah Purcell pocketed over a thousand dollars which had been raised for his care. Heartworm positive and down to 70 pounds, this beautiful Great Dane/American Bulldog mix is thriving at Reunion on a raw diet and lots of sunshine and exercise. He's even well enough to finally be neutered for Christmas.

Peanut and Scott

Peanut was named 'Feo' and pulled illegally by Purcell from city of Alvin shelter last December. It's anyone's guess how much money she made off this dog. Since The American Pit Bull Examiner covered his story in the first place, Reunion felt a kinship with Peanut, so here he is. Peanut had a lot of fearful problems he's working on and goes to work with Scott these days. Along with his herbal remedy and raw diet, Peanut's 'job' has turned out to be the very best medicine.

Peanut and Scott..just a job

Angel overcame his abuse from Spindletop so quickly, he was able to join Murmur and Barbara in Minnesota where he's now called Hub and enjoying a Dickinson life in a small quaint town.

Our sweet brave William

William was one of the three left boarding in California. There was a lot of rumor and innuendo about William, but he is proving them all wrong. He came from the hellhole Stockton shelter after being burned, starved and drug behind a truck.

He was transported all the way to Texas with Guido and Kingston, a.k.a. King James/Spuds, and is thriving in a fab foster home. He is living the high life in a doggy day care Disneyland, eating a raw diet and happy for the first time in his whole life.

Guido Sarducci on the trail

Guido, from Wasco, and Kingston from Marin Humane, who is blind, arrived quite obese. They've been under-exercised and over-crated. Although Reunion is all about the crate as it provides a safe and confidence inspiring environment, mimicking the wild instinct, the crate is certainly not intended to be utilized 24/7. Kingston's muzzle was scarred and covered in dried bloodied marks which look as if he'd been stressed from over-crating.

Guido and Kingston were a very hard sell on the raw. Who knows what these two have been eating? We've tried just about everything from raw ground chicken blend to ground beef blend, chicken livers, yes...even kibble...but nada. I tried boiled chicken spiked with cottage cheese and even some cheddar flavored 'Easy Cheese' to no avail.

Kingston hoofing it the natural way

This morning we had a major breakthrough. Green tripe is the daily blue plate special for these two persnickety customers. First, I filled a couple of empty marrow bones with tripe and when that was snarfed down, filled a couple of big Kongs. It was a winner! Finally, getting some raw meat into these two boys. From experience, I know it's all gonna be easy pickings from here on in. Kingston's face is healing with new pink skin growth. Both these boys have relaxed and begun to settle in very nicely.

I've not had the time to sit down and write an update on these guys. Each day, I try to get each dog a nice nature hike. It's amazing to see these precious dogs doing what dogs are supposed to do. They are enjoying good healthy diets filled with ingredients their bodies were created to eat. They are exercising and learning to love the sounds of wild birds and lizards scurrying through the brush, the smells of browning leaves and sound of flowing fresh water creeks. They feel the freedom of warm sunshine on their happy faces and are slowly learning that tomorrow is another day and holds something new and fresh, an adventure. We are learning this together, that this sad old world can really be a happy place if we just put one foot in front of the other and believe.

Senior pit bulls walk for homeless dogs in San Francisco

Buster

This September, senior dogs from all over the bay area will be strutting to raise awareness for homeless pets. Reunion Rescue has been saving San Francisco bay area pit bulls from death row for over 15 years.

Not all of the wonderful dogs we've saved are still with us, but we will be remembering them in a special Hope Memorial walk. Hope passed away several months ago and her mom, Pam, has created a memorial walk for her. Anyone who's loved and lost a pet can join us in this walk. We will be writing the names of those who've passed on our commemorative tee shirts.

Maisie

September 21 at Treasure Island will certainly be a splendid day. When all the media seems to only

want to cover bad pit bull stories, Reunion Rescue's senior and other canine good citizens will be showing the world what wonderful dogs pit bulls are.

Along the way, Reunion Rescue created Animals First Rescue for the dogs like Teddy, a blind and deaf cocker spaniel who was going to be killed at San Francisco Animal Control and Alibaba, a registered Siamese cat whose owner passed away from HIV complications and the program whose mission to take care of HIV related issues, left him to die at SFACC.

Sasha, Percy and Russell

We'll be joined by Buddy, Griffie, Lola, Lexi, Allie and many others. We are waiting to hear from Kirbee, a beautiful senior Golden Retriever who was saved in the nick of time from being put to sleep. Hopefully, one of our oldest and dearest, Mia will join us with her mom, Emily. Fingers crossed.

Chino was running down Dolores and had to be darted when impounded. The minute his stray period was up, he was condemned to die. Reunion pulled Chino and he has never once left the side of his best friend, David.

Not all of the Reunion Rescue dogs are senior citizens, but won't it be a wonderful sight to watch these dogs in their golden years advocating for so many who probably won't live through their first year.

Sasha, Russell and Percy are resting up for the big walk.

Lenny

Reunion Rescue needs strutters and you don't have to have a senior pet or even a pit bull to strut with us this year. You don't even have to attend. You and your pet can create a virtual strut page and help us save that next life.

Please visit our Strut Your Mutt page and consider helping Reunion Rescue save lives. We need you to let them know....somebody loves them.

We will have some newbies walking with us like Buster Posey who was just pulled from Solano ACC. Reunion Rescue has long been a bay area refuge for unwanted pit bulls and others. Please join us this year to help homeless pets everywhere and to save that next Reunion Rescue dog.

Reunion Rescue Strut Your Mutt San Francisco:

http://www.strutyourmutt.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&teamID=6335

Feed those birds!!!

http://www.examiner.com/animal-advocacy-in-austin/austin-texas-bird-lovers-feeding-your-cage-bird-a-healthy-homemade-diet

"I will lend to you, a bird", God said, and teach you all you have to do...
             ...and when I call him back to heaven, you will know he loved you too…..(author unknown)

Avian Avenue’s website has some sage advice for the caged bird enthusiast. “A healthy parrot starts with a healthy diet.” There are almost as many parrot and cage bird websites as there are pet birds. One common factor all agree on is a diet enthused with :essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals.”

According to Avian Avenue, a ‘healthy diet can help aid a bird’s immune system in keeping illnesses away’ and fresh foods added to a cage bird’s diet will not only ‘increase their health, but may also prolong their lifespan.’

The site provides a list of suggestions for the novice:

1.   Before you make the switch
2.   Sprouty Goodness
3.   Mash-terpiece
4.   Ingenuity
5.   Morning Feed
6.   Cold Turkey
7.   From Seeds to Pellets
8.   Sweet Treats
9.   Pellet Paste
10. Size matters
11. Juicy Supreem

Just like the raw food craze sweeping the nation for people, birds enjoy and thrive from a sprouted diet.

The Kitchen Physician website hosts an excellent article on sprouting by Carolyn Swicegood. According to Swicegood, “Sprouts are the only food on the planet that meets these seemingly impossible requirements. The germinating seed is in the maximum growth phase of the immature plant. It has been described as "a chemical vitamin factory in high gear, cranking out antioxidants and chlorophyll, and repackaging minerals and trace elements in a more bio-available form."

All of the stored food and enzymes needed for the growth of an entire new plant are mobilized as the seed sprouts. Protein, carbohydrates and fats are broken down (predigested) to free up amino acids, simple sugars and soluble compounds. Essential minerals such as calcium and magnesium are supplied by sprouts in chelated form for better assimilation.”

She offers easy step by step instructions for bird lovers who want the very best for their feathered companions.

•  SELECT seeds that have been grown organically or that are free of harmful chemicals.
•  MEASURE one half cup each of shelled sunflower seeds, mung beans, lentils and wheat berries. Measuring will become unnecessary once you become accustomed to sprouting.
•  INSPECT and remove broken and damaged seeds which will not sprout and can cause spoilage.
•  RINSE well until the water runs clear.
•  SOAK overnight in pure water (and antibacterial solution if desired). Water level should be well above the top of the seeds to allow for swelling. Houseplants can benefit from the nutrients in the soak water.
•  RINSE well in the morning.
•  SPREAD seeds in colanders, glass jars, or pans and place in a dark, well-ventilated area.
•  RINSE well several times a day.
•  HARVEST when small tails appear, usually in one or two days.
•  DRAIN UNTIL DRY before serving to your birds. Dry sprouts will continue to grow in your birds' dishes during the day instead of spoiling as wet or cooked foods often do.

If the old hippy-style version is too complicated for the birdy’s household, easy sprouting set-ups and ingredients can be ordered online from sites like Sprout People or China Prairie.

For the wise owl who wishes to insure his companion of both a diet as close to the wild as can be mimicked, the productHerb Salad for Birds is the ticket. These herbs contain the ingredients birds seek out to repair damaged organs, fight off infection and improve the skin, beak, feather conditions and aid in digestion.

Made up of organic harvested astragalus, barberry, chickweed, dandilion, echinacea, elderberry, garlic, kelp, lavender, licorice, marshmallow, milk thistle, oatstraw, olive leaf, pau d’ arco, plaintain, red clover, spirulina, thyme, valerian, wormwood and yarrow, these herbs have been known to heal sick birds when other pharmaceutical medications have failed.

Just for fun and on the off chance that the pet bird is still hungry, try making birdy bread. There are many sites which provide great recipes, but for the healthy conscious, Holistic Bird offers some organic ideas that rival some people bakeries.

Feeding a bird a good homemade natural diet is very rewarding and nothing is sweeter than the song of a healthy bird.

*Please consult a holistic avian veterinarian before transitioning your bird to a homemade diet.

Please send all animal advocacy tips and stories to doggirl1@earthlink.net.

Author – Pit Bull Nation

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