| Issue No. 11 |
May/June 2009 |
ESKIE SCOOPS
The Official Newsletter
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Contact Us
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PO Box 8652
Cedar Rapids, IA 52408-8652
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Ask the Eskie 
Dear Gus,
I hope you can help me. I have a very sweet, obedient eskie. Whenever I leash her to take her to outside to potty, though, she urinates on the floor instead. She even acts as though she is afraid of me when I try to leash her, though I have never done anything to cause her to be afraid of me. What can I do to stop these accidents? Please help!
Avoiding Puddles
Dear Puddles,
It sounds like you have a case of submissive urination! Timid dogs may urinate when they become afraid. And it doesn't matter whether the threat is real or imaginary. Something about potty time is scaring your eskie. Maybe she was previously scolded for having an accident at potty time and so she becomes afraid when you approach her to take her outside for fear that you will scold her again. Try to make your approach non-threatening. Remain calm when you walk up to her, and avoid eye contact. When you go to leash her, bend at the knees so that you are at her level - bending at the waist and hovering over her could scare her. Try to distract her by getting her to do a "sit" or "down." Praise or reward your eskie whenever she does not have an accident at potty time. And whatever you do, don't scold her, as this will just cause the pattern to continue. You should also try to leash her in an area where clean-up will be easy if she does has an accident. With positive reinforcement, your eskie should start to build confidence and the puddles should disappear. Good luck!
Gus
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Thank-You from ERU
ERU thanks the following clinics and other businesses for their commitment to rescue and for providing us with discounted services in April!
Cherry Knolls Veterinary Clinic
Centennial, CO
Community Animal Hospital
Randallstown, MD
Dakota Pet Hospital
Lakeville, MN
Fetchers Dog Care
Denver, CO
PetSound Animal Hospital
Cary, NC
Park Circle Animal Hospital
Hagerstown, MD
Susquehanna Trail Animal Hospital
Watsontown, PA
Veterinary Ophthalmology Clinic
Catonsville, MD
Total Vet Costs for April 2009:
Routine vetting: $5033.79
Special Needs vetting: $819.72
Total vetting: $5,853.51
Donations received towards above: $1,094.43 (19%) | |
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The Animal Rescue Site Shelter Challenge
Help ERU Win $20,000! |
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The Animal Rescue Site is awarding $100,000 in grants to eligible Petfinder.com member rescue organizations. The Petfinder.com rescue organizations with the most votes will win.
You can help ERU Win $20,000 with just the click of a mouse!
Help Eskie Rescuers United win by doing the following:
2. In the purple Search and Vote for a Shelter box:
a) Enter "Eskie Rescuers United" for shelter name
b) Select "MI" for the state
c) Click on "search"
(Please note that ERU is a registered Petfinder rescue in 15 states . . .
please only vote for ERU in MI to concentrate our votes to win!)
3. On the next screen, click on the "vote" button beside the "Eskie Rescuers United
American Eskimo Dog Rescue, Inc." name with the Grand Rapids, MI address.
4. On the next screen, identify the animal in the photo and then click the "confirm
vote" button.
Clicking and voting are free, with no registration required.
It's that easy!
The grand prize is a $20,000 grant and there are many more prizes ranging from $1,000 for weekly winners up to $5,000 for the runner-up. There will be a winner in every state as well as other grants!
ERU is currently in the #7 spot in MI. You can help us reach #1!
It only takes 10 seconds and just think of how many Eskies could benefit from $20,000!!!
You can vote once every day during the Challenge, which started on April 13th and continues until July 26th. Ask your friends and family to vote.
Vote Today. Vote Every Day.
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Adoptable Eskies in the Spotlight
For more information on these eskies, click on the links below to view their full profile.
Or,
visit www.eskierescuers.org to see many more available eskies. |
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Kizzie
Looking for a Special Home
 Kizzie is a 10 year old female eskie. She has been in ERU for almost 2 years now and is in need of a special home. Why has it been so hard to find her a home? Kizzie is typically a friendly eskie when she first meets people. However she has a streak of dominance. So she needs an owner who understands how to be a pack leader and who can be firm with her. She will try to bite a person who she does not respect who tries to make her do something that she does not want to do. However in the hands of the right person, she is quite obedient.
It has also been difficult to find Kizzie a home because she does not get along with other dogs that act aggressive towards her. She is usually ok with other dogs that leave her alone.
Like many dogs that are older, finding a home can be difficult. Many adopters want to have a younger dog. Anyone who takes the time to get to know Kizzie will find that she has a bounce in her step and a desire to be around people. If Kizzie respects you, she will let you do almost anything with her. You can see a video of her in action here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmhhC7ZQvWkUnfortunately Kizzie can only stay at her current foster home until the fall of this year. So we are asking and hoping that someone out there can be the special home that Kizzie needs and deserves. If this might be you, please contact Jim by email jim@eskierescuers.org.
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 Hi there my name is Tobi and I find myself looking for a new home. My original owner went into the Navy and cannot keep me any longer. I need to go to a home without small children as they scare me and I feel I need to protect myself. I am a typical Eskie who connects to my person and act protective.
I am kennel trained and know sit, lay down and kennel.
I am "b" dog around other dogs and ignore cats. It would be great if I could find a home all my own that I do not have to share with other pets . . . even better if you are home all the time as I would love that even more.
I love car rides and belly rubs and just want to give my family all the love I have.
I am located in Louisiana.
Are you my furever home?
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 Hi Everyone! My name is Koda and I'm just about the sweetest boy you will ever meet! I was found as a stray, but I was definitely with a family for most of my life because I'm houstrained and I know how to sit and stay! I'm a really mellow guy and my favorite thing to do in the whole world is to lay in your lap and have my head rubbed. I have big, brown, beautifully expressive eyes and a smile that will completely melt your heart. My friends say I'm a little bigger than your average Eskie (I'm 35 lbs), but most people think I look like a white teddy bear. I'm a little shy at first, but it doesn't take me longer than five minutes to warm up to you. The great guys that are taking care of me say that I've really come out of my shell. I'm the perfect fit for anyone looking for a low-energy cuddle bug! I can't imagine why anyone would have let me go! Do you think my furever home could be with you? I promise I will be the best furry friend you've ever had. I am located in Denver, CO. If you would like more information about me, please contact Bethany at bkalleva@gmail.com.
Thank You For Considering Me!
Koda |
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Eskie Red, White & Blue Fundraiser
Your Pup Oughta Be in Pictures!
Get in the AMERICAN eskimo Spiririt. ERU is desinging an eskie 4th of July lawn flag, and your eskie's picture could be displayed in lawns across the nation! To enter, submit a picture (minimum 300 DPI resolution) of your ESKIE decked out in their 4th of July best to roxanne@eskierescuers.org. Then, submit your $10 donation per picture or $20 donation for 3 pictures through PayPal using the PayPal link on the left hand side of our website, www.eskierescuers.org, or by clicking here.
Cute counts for a lot, Originality even more
A committee of 3 ERU volunteers will choose the winning picture, which will be placed on the 1st Annual ERU Lawn Flag. The winner will also get a free lawn flag, and the rest of us can start our ERU Lawn Flag collection by purchasing one for $20.00.
Submit your picture by June 1st and order your flag through June 15th, or until they are sold out. Only a limited number of lawn flags will be produced, so order now!
Here are our first two submitted Eskie Patriots!
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For the first quarter of 2009, ERU received $44.34 from HELPING UDDERS, a dog supply company that donates 10-50% of its sales to rescues. Thank you to all who purchased items from Helping Udders because in return you helped ERU! Helping Udders has reasonably priced and not-so-common products. They carry items you normally cannot find in stores such as Bungee Leads, Crunchers empty water bottle slipcovers, and Skinneez stuffing-free plush squeaker toys. Since 2004, Helping Udders has sent $101,451 to rescue groups! To purchse items from Helping Udders, visit www.HelpingUdders.com. Before you check out with your purchase, be sure Eskie Rescuers United is indicated as your rescue of choice. Eskie Resuers United, Inc. is listed under "A" Amercian Eskimo rescues, or you can just type it in on your order. | |
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Milo's Marbles
 Hi Everyone! It's me, Milo, and I have GREAT news! I have been seizure free for almost a month!! I have suffered from seizures since I was 9 weeks old due to my poor breeding, congenital issues, and the malnutrition I suffered as a puppy. To control my seizures, my special friend Dr. Shannon has Mommy give me a combination of Phenobarbital and Potassium Bromide. Since I know that these medicines will help keep the scary seizures away, I am a good boy and swallow them both easily for Mommy. Mommy says she lives by my schedule since I have to take my medicine 12 hours apart. If I don't, it could trigger a seizure and Mommy doesn't want that to happen. Neither do I!
 At 10 months old I am still a growing boy. Mommy says it is possible that I may outgrow my medicine dosage (as I have for the last 8 months), but for now we are happy that I am living seizure free. The downside is that Phenobarbital causes weight gain in most dogs, and Mommy says she doesn't call me her "Sack of Potatoes" for nothing. Uh oh! After talking to Dr. Shannon, Mommy has decided that I need to go on a diet. I am sad about this since I love to eat. I could eat all day! It's just because I have a thick coat that I look like such a big boy!! I encourage my brother and sisters to eat, too. Can you pick me out of the four of us in this photo?
 It really is a good thing that I like to eat, because I am teaching my new sister Izzie to put on a few pounds. Izzie's name used to be Chrissy. ERU brought her into foster care after her owners accidentally broke her leg when she got stuck in their deck. They couldn't afford to fix her leg and were going to have her go to sleep forever, but the nice veterinarian suggested that they give Chrissy to them, and then they called ERU. Chrissy stayed at that neat doggie day care for a few days, but she just wouldn't settle down. Since Mommy had fallen in love with her when she transported her the previous weekend, Mommy invited Chrissy to come and stay with us. A few days later, she got the new name "Izzie" and is fitting into our family just fine. She's really pretty, but a little too thin, so I am teaching her all about putting on the pounds. Maybe Mommy will see my good effort and forget about that diet!
Remember, Izzie and I are available for sponsorship through our ERU web pages. My medicines and check ups can be costly, and Izzie needs more X-rays soon. We would be so happy if you were able to help ERU pay for our medical fees. Because of people like you, Izzie and I are alive and well, enjoying the Colorado sun or - in Izzie's case - short periods of sun and lots of special treats :) |
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Update of Medical Dogs
Please support fundraising efforts so that we can rescue more eskies. |
Frosty
 My name is Frosty and I have been through a great deal in the past few months. I lost my lifetime owner of 7 years when he passed away suddenly. His family did not have the love for me like he did and I ended up in a shelter in FL.
Eskie Rescuers heard of me and took me into their care. I was a bit overweight and although my owner loved me he did not realize how feeding me extra was very bad for me. I had a bad right knee in the back and some pretty nasty teeth. Well ERU got my teeth cleaned and had surgery done on my knee as well.
I was doing great recovering but then fell and hurt my front paw. The vet examined me and said it was just a strain. There was a wonderful couple from Ohio who vacation in FL and wanted very much to adopt me. They got all checked out and approved and did adopt me. They babied me a great deal carrying me because my leg hurt so much and we all thought I just needed some time to heal.
When they arrived back in Ohio they took me to the vet and had me examined and things were a lot worse than thought. The surgery on my back knee did not take and the injury to my front was to my shoulder, causing issues with both front legs. Extensive and very expensive surgery is required for me to have any chance of walking again.
The adoptive family loves me very much but they cannot afford the surgery required to give me a chance so ERU has taken me back into rescue. My adoptive family is going to foster me as they are retired and hope to pull me through my surgeries and recovery time.
I know some people would say why spend so much money on a girl who is already seven years old. I hope I can answer that by telling you how grateful I am that ERU pulled me from that cold shelter and continue to value my life no matter what my age. I know I will not be able to repay those that help by donating for my surgeries, but I promise to pour all my Eskie love onto my foster family and anyone else who I come in contact with. I WILL pay it FORWARD with Eskie kisses and cuddles.
ERU has had a generous offer from two donors of matching funds. They will match any funds collected up to $2500. So if we can raise $2500 they will donate an additional $2500 for a total of $5000. If my problem can be corrected with the two surgeries planned that should cover all costs. My foster family is dedicated to following the strict recovery period necessary to make the surgeries a success.
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Izzie
 My name is Izzie, formerly Chrissy, and I've just come into rescue by ERU. My former owners couldn't take care of me after I broke my leg, so this nice vet talked my owners into turning me over to the vet so they could look for someone to take care of my broken leg and then help me find a new home. I have just had surgery on my leg and that went really well! They had to put this pin in my leg, and I have to be nice and calm for several weeks while it heals. But that's okay, I'm a really laid back, mellow girl so I don't mind sitting around for a while. At least I know I'm going to be okay now! Lots of nice people have donated to my surgery fund so far. Wasn't that so nice??!! I really appreciate all the help. But there are still a few outstanding bills that ERU could use some help with if there are people that can still help. I'm also looking for a new home and even though I'm on restrictions for the next few weeks because of my surgery, I am available for adoption to that perfect home! I just have to take it easy for the next 4 - 5 weeks so my leg can heal. But if I find my new home before that, I can also rest and relax there! I'm the sweetest girl you could ever ask for. I love people and will get right in your lap (although right now you'll have to help me get into your lap!) and give you lots of Eskie kisses. I'm a sweet loving girl, and you can expect me to be loving and deserving of your love and affection for years to come! Oh, and I get along really well with other dogs too! I am located in Centennial, CO. Izzie |
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Meet ERU's Board of Directors |
Chris Bradsher, Executive Director
 I am Chris and have been involved with ERU for the past couple of years. I originally volunteered because I wanted to find a way to contribute my time to my passion, dogs! I've continued to help out because I see what a huge difference it makes in the lives of each individual dog. Taking the dogs from a shelter situation, or sometimes from a bad home environment, helping them get some socialization or training, and then getting them to their forever home is such a rewarding experience! I know that we cannot save every single dog out there, but ERU does such a great job of figuring out how to help those dogs we hear about and I think our volunteers are second to none! And I always keep in mind the huge impact we have on the individual dogs that have found that perfect home because of our work and dedication.
My first Eskie, Jewel, is now 11 years young. She is still spunky and hasn't slowed down a bit, and she constantly amazes everyone with her energy and enthusiasm for life! Jewel has taught me how smart and quirky this breed is, and she's the one who helped me fall in love with the breed. My other eskies are Salem (7), Shelby (7), Gus (2), and foster Ben (1). I also have a Jack Russell Terrier, Piper (2) who adds a little color, as well as a LOT of energy, to the household! My husband, Scott, and 18 year old daughter, Amanda, have really stepped up to help out with transports and other tasks. They have both been a big help and support to me in the past year.
I would encourage everyone who is thinking about volunteering to step forward to help out! We can always use help in whatever capacity you feel most able to volunteer, be it fostering, transporting, working applications, etc. There is no end to the number of things that need to be done! |
Roxanne Goeltz, Executive Director
Roxanne here in Burnsville, MN. I was born and raised in Beaver Dam, WI and went into the Air Force at age 18. I spent 2 years in Columbus, MS and 4 years in Germany. I started out as a Crew Cheif on jets and then cross-trained into Air Traffic Control.
I have been with the Federal Aviation Administration as a civilian Air Traffic Controller for 32 years and love my job. I have one son who is 29 and lives down the street from me.
I love dogs and have a black lab named Cash and a Catahoula named Saydee. I became involved with ERU when I answered a plea for help with the PA-11. I rescued and adopted Laska my eskie from a local shelter and he developed cancer a year later and I had to let him go to the rainbow bridge. After getting my first foster, Freddie, I have become REALLY involved with ERU.
I think ERU has a wonderful group of dedicated volunteers and look forward to a successful year of rescue and adoptions! |
 Jennifer Strube, Executive Director
Hi, my name is Jennifer Strube and I live in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. I have been a volunteer with ERU for about two years now.
My husband and I adopted our first Eskie from ERU in early 2004. We drove all the way to New Orleans on Mardi Gras weekend to pick her up. Her name is Athena, she was living at a truck stop in Mobile, AL before she was rescued by ERU! We fell madly in love with her the second we saw her! She is a fantastic dog and a great playmate for our Beagle, Bella.
Since we had two little girl dogs, I decided I wanted a boy. Once again I found myself on the ERU website! Wanda, who was a director at the time, sent me a picture of a boy named Glacier. He was located in Rockford, IL. He had been found living on his own in the tough streets of Chicago! My husband and I fell in love with the picture and that was it -Glacier was ours!! We picked him up, and man, were we ever in for it. He is the most rambunctious, high energy boy!!! He's a larger Eskie, about 40 lbs. Everyone that meets him wants to take him from us. He is such a fabulous dog!
I took about a year and a half off from adopting dogs to have 2 little boys of my own. Dylan was born July 2005 and Carson was born September 2006. Then, once again I found myself looking for another dog. I know - I know - like I didn't already have enough to do! I wanted another male dog and this time we came across Cubby Bear, who is a Shiba Inu, American Eskimo mix. We adopted him in November 2006. He has a little bit more of a fox looking face than the pure Eskies do. Once again, another fantastic dog from ERU!! A little further down the road I wanted a lap dog, so I threw in 2 Pomeranians to the mix! Now we are up to 2 skin kids and 6 fur kids!
When I first started volunteering, I was responding to the ERU directors mail one day a week. Let me tell you, it is the best way to get a really good idea of what goes on in a rescue! Roxanne Goeltz took me under her wing and was very supportive on the days that I was in tears. I cried for the dogs that we could help and even more for the ones that we couldn't! I soon started to feel guilty that I was begging other volunteers to take in shelter dogs and owner surrenders and I was not doing it myself. So, I filled out the application to become a foster home. There are few things more fulfilling AND gut wrenching than saying goodbye to your fosters. Deborah Guske gave me some great advice: first, that it is NOT my dog and second, that there will be many more to come! I have had quite a few fosters since then. Adopting a rescued dog from this organization was one of the best things I've ever done. It helped me to find one of my true callings in life! |
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Cody Cotton, Director
 Hi, my name is Cody Cotton and I was born in Waterloo, Iowa. We moved to Florida when I was five years old and I have lived in Ormond Beach ever since.
I have a degree in Accounting. After I married my husband, Mike, I started working for the company he owns called Cotton Enterprises, which is a property management company that has buildings that we lease to tenants. My husband and I have a 3 year old little boy named Jonathan, whom we adore. We have 2 cats and 2 dogs.
Our first rescue was 6 years ago -- Madison is our puppy mill rescue Chihuahua. That is pretty much where this all started. Then came Carter, our male cat that my brother-in-law found on Halloween at a truck stop. Next came Shelby, our female cat that our vet's office asked us to foster after her mom was killed. She was about 4-5 weeks too young to be on her own, plus they weren't sure whether she was blind or not. Let's just say we knew we weren't fostering -- that was four years ago and she is still here. She is a great ball of energy and it turns out that she wasn't blind, just very young! And then that brings me to Duffy, my ERU dog! After some pretty tragic personal losses in my life, I wanted to do something positive with my time. So, I adopted Duffy in July.
I seemed to be talking to Roxanne and Jen off and on for a few months here and there. Eventually I started doing a few transports, checking emails and doing a few shelter calls and reference checks. Jennifer spurred me a lot to where I am today with ERU -- she has been a great friend and I swear we are related on some level. Funny because we have never met or even talked on the phone. I feel lucky and honored to be involved with such a great organization filled with such amazing people who have the very biggest hearts. You all have taught me so much.
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 Joyce Hoffman, Newsletter Editor
My name is Joyce and I have been a volunteer with ERU since 2006. Never having owned a dog as a child, I was very afraid of dogs until I acquired my first eskie, Snowy. I have to credit Snowy with causing me to fall in love with dogs. I soon decided that Snowy needed a playmate, so then I added acquired another eskie, Lucy.
I joined ERU because of my love of the beed and because I wanted to foster. I've realized that once you acquire an eskie, it's quite hard to stop acquiring them. So far I have fostered three eskies. What I like about fostering, though, is that there is no limit to the number of eskies you can have in a lifetime -- once one is adopted you can foster another. I've had to stop fostering for the present, but I hope to foster again in the future. While it is hard to watch a foster go, it is very rewarding to see how you can make such a difference in a homeless dog's life by helping it to find its furever home. And I remind myself that adopting out an eskie makes room for me to foster another. I would encourage anyone who is considering adopting a dog to try fostering. If you fall in love with the dog, you always have the option of adopting.
I currently create the ERU newsletter and check the directors' email one day a week. Checking email keeps me up to date on what is happening in the rescue, and has given me a great education on the workings of our rescue - from owner surrenders and courtesy postings, to working with shelters and processing applications. ERU is such a great group and everyone is very supportive of one another. While I have met very few of our members in person, ERU really feels like such a family. I feel like I have found my calling. I would encourage anyone who is interested in becoming more involved to ask what they can do to help out. There are so many different areas to get involved in, so there is something for everyone and you can choose your commitment level. |
Nicole Kershaw, Email Monitoring |
Cheryl Petrochko, Recording Secretary |
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Vickie Taylor, Treasurer
 Hi, I am Vickie. I am from Muncie, IN but I have moved around quite a bit over the years. But, I am still a Hoosier at heart and try to visit as much as I can. I have a Masters in Accounting and my CPA.
I have always had mixed dogs . . . until I adopted my first Eskie, Traveler, from ERU back in 2004 in TN. Pictured are Storm., Traveler, and me. Doesn't Storm look like an Eskie mix? She has the smile, eyes, and long hair. Shadow is my blue Russian mix kitty. He loves his doggies!
Since adopting Traveler, I volunteered for ERU transporting many Eskies around KY, NC, GA, and TN and running adopt-a-thons in Knoxville with other members and adoptable Eskies. Then, I moved to IN to get my Masters in Accounting from IU. After graduation and more transporting, I transplanted my family of furries, Storm, Traveler, and Shadow, to Cedar Rapids, IA to work at Square D. Here, I became Treasurer for ERU and have been busy ever since. In 2008, I began working for Rockwell Collins and met a wonderful guy. It looks like I will be staying in IA for some time.
I enjoy spending time with my furries, watching movies, and going to the theatre. I also enjoy meeting other ERU members. If you come by Cedar Rapids, let's meet up! |
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Donna Vesella, Animal Profiles & Courtesy Postings
Hi, my name is Donna. I adopted my first Eskie, Bam, from a small shelter in Rhode Island. I love him so much that I decided I would volunteer as a foster for ERU in the summer of 2008 to help other Eskies. I've only had 2 foster dogs -- Max, who was adopted after 3 weeks, and Taffy, a 13-year old owner surrender to ERU, whom I fostered and then adopted. As a volunteer for ERU, I respond to the director's email one day a week, do home visits, process applications and create webpages for dogs we courtesy post for other agencies. |
Toxic Plants
Know what's in your garden!
While plants can bring beauty to our homes and gardens, many varieties are dangerous or even deadly to your dog. Check the list below to see if you have unknown doggy dangers lurking around your house.
Amaryllis
Azaleas
Begonia
Calla Lily
Chrysentheum
Daffodil
Daisy
English Ivy
Gardenia
Geranium
Gladiola
Hibiscus
Hyacinth
Lily of the Valley
Peony
Philodendrum
Rhododendons
Tulip
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Won't You Sponsor Us?
  Frosty of FL Heidee in LA Hero in MN    Jewel in LA Kody in FL Legolas in PA
Max in CO Milo in CO Quedo in CO
Sasha in PA Yogi in IL
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Memorials to Those Who Will Live in Our Hearts Forever
Almond
as told by Gale Haugh
 On Sunday, May 24th, our dear foster dog Almond crossed the bridge where she can now run and play pain free. Almond was a gift to us to remind us of the magic of love.
She stole my heart the moment I saw her after Roxanne had asked me to pull an Eskie with kennel cough from a rural shelter here in Ohio. They couldn't care for her in her sick and weakened condition, and called on ERU for help. Her kennel cough turned out to be pneumonia, and that was just the beginning of her health problems. She turned out to have cancer, and a horrible hernia that required emergency surgery to repair. Given the location where Almond was found in a condition that made her almost unrecognizable as a dog, it is very likely she was used as a puppy mill breeder and then disposed of in a cruel and inhumane way.
In spite of all of this, from the moment I picked her up and held her in my arms she radiated love. Through the hospitalizations, and specialists and surgeries she shared her love with everyone she met. Everyone fell in love with her and when we'd come for one of our frequent appointments they would all tell us how very special she was. I would hear the techs shouting to each other "Almond's here," and one by one they'd all come to greet her. Almond loved so totally that you were instantly transformed by her spirit. In crisis after crisis her will to live was amazing, and she took so much joy from the love Larry and I were able to shower on her. Her huge Eskie smile was always there for everyone.
Almond also reminded us why we take such joy in our work with ERU. They never gave up on her either. Vet bills mounted, but they kept authorizing treatment so long as there was hope for her. Our wonderful vets kept working magic, because they too had been captured by her spirit. In spite of everyone's efforts she had been too neglected too long and in the final crisis we finally all had to face that there was nothing we could do but give her the peace and rest she so richly deserved. Larry and I held her close as she passed so she would know how much she was loved, and to assure her we would meet her at the bridge as our own, along with our other dear ones who have so enriched our lives with their love. She became and will remain a part of our family, so you will forgive me if I now refer to her not as a foster dog, but our dog Almond.
Thank you Almond for letting us love you, and thank you ERU for the remarkable work you do. |
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Contribute
Donations * Memorials * Special Gifts
Please consider making a contribution to Eskies Rescuers United (ERU) American Eskimo Dog Rescue, Inc. Contributions can be made to commemorate an occasion, in memory of an individual or pet, or to sponsor a pet. To make a contribution, please complete the fields below and mail to ERU, PO Box 8652, Cedar Rapids, IA 52408. Or, you can also simply click on the PayPal link below and make your donation and special request there. Your contributions are essential to allow our rescue to continue saving dogs' lives!
___In Memory _____________________ (Animal)
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___In Honor of ____________________ (Animal)
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___For the Special Occasion of __________________________________________
___To Sponsor a Pet _______________________________________ (Pet's Name)
___Enclosed is my Monthly Pledge of $________ for _________________________
(specify, unless general donation)
Name: _______________________________________________________
Street: _______________________________________________________
City: ________________ State: _____________ Zip: ________________
Phone: _______________________ Email: ___________________________
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Article Submissions
We Want Your Stories!
We want to include your newsletter submissions! If you have an article (or an idea for an article) that you would like to see in the newsletter, please contact Joyce at nwsltreditor@eskierescuers.org. | |
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