| Issue No. 15 |
November 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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Thank-You from ERU
ERU thanks the following clinics and other businesses for their commitment to rescue and for providing us with discounted services from July - October!
A House Call Vet
MA
Animal General of Cranberry
PACherry Knolls Veterinary Clinic
Centennial, CO
Community Animal Hospital
Randallstown, MD
Creekside Animal Hospital
Norton, OH
Dakota Pet Hospital
Lakeville, MN
Downtown Animal Care Center
Denver, CO
Fetchers Dog Care
Denver, CO
Glenco Veterinary Hospital
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Highland Park Animal Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
MedVet Medical Center for Pets
Worthington, OH
Park Circle Animal HospitalHagerstown, MD
The Pet Wellness Clinic
Fort Collins, CO
VCA Castle Shannon Animal Hosptial
Pittsburgh, PA
Veterinary Ophthalmology Clinic
Catonsville, MD
Waugh Chapel Animal Hospital
Gambrills, MD
Whitehouse Animal Hospital
Whitehouse, OH
Total Vet Costs-July 2009:
Routine: $2,693
Special Needs: $2,876
Total vetting: $5,569
Donations received towards above: $1616 (29%)
Total Vet Costs-August 2009:
Routine: $4,042
Special Needs: $2,751
Total vetting: $6,793
Donations received towards above: $2,507 (37%)
Total Vet Costs-September 2009:
Routine: $7,197
Special Needs: $3,440
Total vetting: $10,637
Donations received towards above: $3,341 (31%)
Total Vet Costs-October 2009:
Routine: $2,642
Special Needs: $3,105
Total vetting: $5,747
Donations received towards above: $262 (5%) |
ERU Auctions
For Him and Her
Looking for some great gift ideas this holiday season? Then check out the ERU auction and get your holiday shopping under way! The ERU auction will run from November 1st through November 30th.
Check out the auction pages:
For Her:
www.supersonny.net/eru_auction2.html
Includes authentic COACH handbags and leather items
We will also be offering some other high-end items, so keep checking the website!. If you cannot afford to bid on anything but still want to contribute, please feel free to send donations via Paypal to donations@eskierescuers.org. |
The Animal Rescue Site Shelter Challenge
The Animal Rescue Site is once again 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 "WA" for the state
c) Click on "search"
(Please note that ERU is a registered Petfinder rescue in 15 states . . .
. . . We have chosen WA as our state this time.
Please only vote for ERU in WA state 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 Mount Vernon, WA 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!
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 September 13th and continues until December 20th. Ask your friends and family to vote.
Vote Today. Vote Every Day. |
Buy Your Eskie Holiday Cards
We have a limited supply of Eskie Holiday Cards available. The cards come in 4 different designs in packs of 12. The cost is $20 a pack, plus shipping. View and order our holiday cards by clicking here. |
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On November 1st, a number of our volunteers participated in Paws in the Park in FL. The event raised over $1,000 for ERU!!! Thank you to B.J. for organizing, and for all of our volunteers who attended and helped out. Thanks to all of you, the event was a huge success. |
We have started making donation vests for our dogs to wear at rescue events they attend (and potentially even for walking around their own neighborhoods). They look like little saddlebags made from colorful felt, with fabric paint used to advertise ERU. We have started using them at events and would like to continue making them as needed/requested by ERU volunteers. If you are would like more information on obtaining donation vests for your ERU fosters, please email jenny.maggiore@gmail.com. |
ANNOUNCING
THE ESKIE RESCUERS UNITED
ANNUAL FUND
Eskie Rescuers United Annual Fund represents the cornerstone of our fundraising efforts. By joining the Annual Fund, you will be showing your commitment to helping Eskies in need through a recurring monthly donation in the amount of your choice. You can specify how your donation is used: medical care, senior dogs, special needs dogs, or to sponsor a specific dog.
Donations to the Annual Fund can be made in memory of a loved one, friend, or co-worker, or to honor a special pet - yours or someone else's. Or, maybe you would like to do a gift donation? What better gift to a dog lover than a monthly donation to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or graduation? Forward the recipient a link to our newsletter so that they can see the featured dog of the month who will benefit from their gift.
As always, 100% of your donation will go to the direct support of Eskies in ERU care. These dogs have been rescued from shelters, found as strays, or given up by their previous owners. Each dog accepted by ERU is placed in an approved foster home to await adoption. Currently, over 100 dogs are being fostered, and our goal is the same for each one - a new "furever" home. In addition, once an ERU dog, always an ERU dog! If for any reason an ERU dog can no longer be cared for by their adoptive family they will again be placed in ERU foster care until a new home placement can be found for them. No ERU dog will ever again find itself without a home!
ERU provides an extraordinary level of veterinary support for our dogs in foster care, and adoption fees often do not cover the full costs of needed veterinary treatment. Through your generosity, we will be able to establish and maintain a predictable monthly level of available funds. This will allow ERU to meet its goal of helping as many American Eskimo dogs as possible, including senior dogs and dogs with special needs.
All Eskies in ERU foster homes receive the following as routine veterinary care:
- Mandatory spay/neuter, if not previously done
- All needed vaccinations
- Preventative flea and tick treatment
- Preventative heartworm medication
- Treatment for active heartworm infection*
*ERU endorses the slow-kill method of heartworm treatment. This treatment takes longer to complete, but is easier for the dog to tolerate and is more cost effective. We use Heartgard Plus or Tri-Heart Plus (both contain ivermectin), the same medication given to heartworm-negative dogs as preventative treatment. Adopted dogs will be provided with as much medication as necessary until they test negative for heartworm. Note: Revolution (selamectin) and Interceptor (milbemycin oxime) cannot be used for the slow-kill method-these are used as heartworm preventatives only.
Special veterinary needs include:
- Ongoing medication for chronic illness (such as diabetes or a thyroid abnormality)
- Surgery for an acquired condition (such as cataracts or glaucoma)
- Surgery following acute injury (such as being struck by a car)
Some success stories:
Chrissy - adopted July 29, 2009. We were contacted about Chrissy by a vet hospital because her former owners wanted her euthanized after she broke her leg. They relinquished her to ERU, and Chrissy had surgery to put a pin in her broken leg. Chrissy has now completely recovered.
Max - adoption pending. Max came to ERU completely flea ridden and heartworm positive. Once he was treated for all of this, we realized that he has two bad hips and both need surgery. We are waiting on his surgery until he tests heartworm-negative. Max is currently being fostered-to-adopt until his surgery takes place.
Dillon - adoption pending. Dillon came to us as an owner surrender. He had been hit by a car and his former owners never took him to the vet. His hips were dislocated because of the injury so he had surgery to get his hip joint back in the socket. He is recovering, but because the surgery happened so long after the injury, it has been a slow process.
Shiloh - adopted February 12, 2009. Shiloh had a major birth defect that caused her to leak urine and suffer from constant infections. Shiloh had surgery to correct the problem, so that she was able to be housetrained.
Mango - adopted in May, 2008. Mango is an eskie-chow mix that ERU rescued from a high-kill shelter in Georgia. He was diagnosed with heartworm and Ehrlichia, and had sarcoptic mange. Of special note: Mango was the first ERU dog to undergo slow-kill heartworm treatment-he is now heartworm, Ehrlichia and (of course) mange free!
As a member of the ERU family, you know that ERU is an entirely volunteer-run organization. ERU could not exist without our foster families, who contribute donations every single day for the dogs they take into their hearts. Our foster families provide:
- Love, love, and more love
- Patience to allow foster dogs to adapt to their new environment
- Socialization for traumatized dogs to enable their eventual adoption
- Basic training, as necessary
- High-quality food and treats
And, finally, how to make your tax-deductible donation:
- Go to the ERU home page: http://www.eskierescuers.org.
- On the left side of the screen, click on the square that looks like:
At the JustGive.org screen you should see:
Make a Donation to Eskie Rescuers United American Eskimo Dog Rescue.
- Enter the amount of your donation in the appropriate square.
- Check the box that says: Make this a recurring donation.*
- If you wish, leave the boxes checked for Name, Email, and Mailing Address so that ERU will be notified of your generosity! If you prefer, you may also un-check these boxes.
- Follow the remaining instructions on screen to specify how your gift will be used.
*If you cannot commit to a recurring donation at this time, a one-time donation will also be gratefully accepted!
For the sake of Eskies, support ERU by joining our Annual Fund! |
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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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Yannik in CA
My name is Yannik and I was just saved from a shelter where I had been for 2 months. It was so awesome to finally get out of there! When I was picked up, I jumped right into the car 'cause I just couldn't get away fast enough!
I am a beautiful boy who is going to be 9 this October. But you would NEVER know it! I have tons of energy and love to romp around and play like a puppy! I get along well with other dogs and completely ignore cats...they are not worthy of my attention! ha ha
My former family took great care of me and I have all of my complete vet history. You will be happy to know that I am 100% healthy! I could us a good teeth cleaning, but other than that I am good to go! My former family had fallen on bad times and couldn't afford to keep me. The shelter where I was at for so long was getting really depressing and scary...I kept hearing them say things like, "times up". It didn't seem like that could mean anything good, so I am just so happy to be out of there!
Well, I know I'm not a puppy, but I am a very friendly, active and really well-behaved boy who is looking to find a new family that will love me into my golden years...which I am not at yet! If you are willing to give me a chance, you won't be sorry! I hope to hear from you soon!
Yannik |
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Willy in CO
 Hi everyone,
My name is Willy and I am a super sweet eskie looking for a new home. I'm really hoping that my new home will have someone there who will rub my belly for me a lot...it's one of my favorite things! I also hope that my new owner will let me curl up in bed with them at night. I LOVE that! I'm a little skinny right now, but when I get settled, I'll put on some weight. But you should see my big, fluffy white tail...you will be so impressed!
I am a very high energy boy...I love to play! Give me some toys and I'll be entertained for hours! I also love to play with other dogs, so if you already have a dog, that's fantastic! I get along well with cats too so you don't have to worry about that - at least from my side...some of those cats can be kind of surly and don't like dogs too much. But I like them just fine.
I'm looking forward to a new home that will take me for long walks, car rides, and teach me how to play fetch! I'm very smart too...I learned how to use the doggie door in one night, just by watching the other dogs in the house use it! See, I will learn quickly so you can teach me lots of new tricks! Oh, I do like to bark, so you might have to teach me the "quiet" command, but I will learn it fast!
Well, I hope that my new family finds me soon...I haven't had a family of my own for a while now, and I really miss my own people! I promise to give you lots of eskie love and kisses too!
Love, Willy | |
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Update of Medical Dogs
Please support fundraising efforts so that we can rescue more eskies. |
Zeus
 Hi, I'm Zeus. I now live in Marion, MA. I love my new doggie friend and I don't even mind the cats. I traveled all the way from Texas. My foster mom tells me I will LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the snow. I can hardly wait to see it. I used to live in Florida, and then in a foster home in Texas. Before I came to New England, I completed the most awesome adventure. I stayed in doggy inn for two days, being pampered and groomed. Then I rode in 5 different cars, meeting new people and getting so much attention and pets! I arrived in a place called New Orleans where they gave me a set of Mardi Gras beads, and another stay in a posh hotel where my dinner was waiting for me when I arrived. The next day it was meeting 3 new people and 3 new cars. I have to say it was getting a bit hard for me as I am a bit "plump." I arrrived at the foster "spa" where I will begin work on losing some of this weight.
I am only 5 years old but I've started to develop cataracs in my eyes. I already have blank spots in myvision on the right. Normally this happens when a dog becomes much older. There is surgery that can be done, and although it is usually successful, it doesn't always last real long. The surgery costs nearly $2,800. If there are a few good samaritans out there that would like to help me keep his sight for a few more years please sponsor me.
I love attention and want to be with my person all the time. I will give you so much love if you are willing to give me my furever home. As much as I liked meeting all those people and getting all that love, I want to be loved in my furever home. |
Milo's Marbles
 Fall, already!? Momma didn't warn me when summer was coming to a close, but I guess that's what happens when you spend your summer having fun!! I'm sorry I haven't been around this summer, but what fun is summer for a boy like me if I spend it all on the computer? Fortunately for you I've got my glasses on and am ready to get back to work, but let's talk about my summer first!
The last time that I wrote to you we had four dogs at home. Now we're back to three since Chrissy was adopted to a wonderful home in Arizona!! Sadly, our celebration of Chrissy's adoption was tainted when I cut my paw badly in the yard.
The vet visit that followed wasn't pleasant! Those sleepy shots they gave me didn't work. (Remember, since the extent of my brain damage is unknown the doctor has to be careful with the medicine she gives me.) I really didn't like the vet ladies messing with my paw. It HURT, so I cried and yelped and howled. Two hours later, I was sent home with my paw wrapped up and some pills to keep the pain away. I had a "boxing glove." Thankfully my paw healed up and I'm back to running around the yard - my favorite place in the world!
 July was a very special month because I turned 1 YEAR OLD!!! ERU doesn't know my actual birthdate, but since I was rescued in Sept. at 9 weeks old, Momma did her best to estimate my birthday. Here I am on my birth day with Momma and my brother and sister. I was very happy since Momma and Papa surprised me with stuffies!! A Beaver, a Bunny, and a silly monster stuffed animal were my surprises. I also got a squeaky cookie and a bowl of wet food, my favorite!! I love to bury my nose into my wet food and get it all over. My motor skills aren't the best when eating so I tend to make a mess! But the best present of all was the shiny new name tag I got. Now I have an ERU tag AND a tag with my name, and my home!! It's about time Momma!
Did I tell you that Momma got us a new swimmy pool? Last year's swimmy pool wound up with a hole, so she surprised us with a new one! Evo and Echo don't like to go swimming, but I'm quite content to lay in the pool and soak in the rays. Of course, Momma never leaves me in the pool unsupervised, or leaves enough water in the pool that one of us could drown. You have to be careful, especially with smaller dogs or puppies!! Another reason why my swimmy pool is great is because it helps cool me down if I have a seizure. Sometimes when I have a seizure my body temperature goes up, up, up. Laying in the pool keeps me cool, and it's really easy to take a nice big drink, too!
Even though I'm all grown up, Momma says I'm still her puppy. Though I weight almost as much as a normal Eskie (24lbs) I'm not much bigger than my sister Echo, who weights 15lbs. My medications cause me to pack on the weight and while that may be good for winter, it's not good for my health. It's also not good for Momma since she has to carry me up and down the stairs. Due to my vision impairment I can't go down the stairs, though I can go up!! Momma says it's safer to carry me in case I fall back down, though.
I still act like a puppy, too. I'm the most carefree boy in the world, but Momma doesn't think I'm going to make much more progress mentally. We'll never know how many of my disabilities can be contributed to poor breeding, malnutrition, or possible abuse. The good news is that after a year of seizures, I haven't suffered ANY mental or physical degradation. In fact, I've improved!! I have a great zest for life and nothing gets me down. My seizures can be scary but Momma is always there to tell me things are okay. My Papa takes great care of me too, and while the amount of work it takes to keep up with me has caused Momma and Papa to think about sanctuaries, they have both decided that I will never go. We are a family and will stay that way forever. I couldn't ask for anything more!
Finally, another big date for me has recently passed - my Rescue-versary!!! A year ago this past September 19th was one year from the day that ERU rescued me!! My grandparents came to Colorado to help us celebrate. I'd like to ask that all of you take a moment to stop and thank ERU for everything they do for Eskies like me. While you are at it, please thank yourself for the time you may have spent volunteering this past year, or the donations you gave. Without you I wouldn't be here, and donations to my special fund ensure that I receive the medical care I need. I require consistent medical check-ups to keep my medicine levels in check, a special soft crate to keep me safe when I have seizures, two types of medication a day, and I'm prone to having neurological malfunctions because of my brain damage. It may sound like I have it rough but there are other dogs out there who have it even worse. In celebration of my rescue day, wouldn't it be nice to make a donation to ERU? You can donate to Milo's Fund or to any of our dogs needing medical attention. Don't forget those of us who are in permanent foster homes because we can never be adopted. I would really appreciate it, and I know they would too!!
Thanks!
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Sponsorship Opportunities Won't You Sponsor Us?
Look for our stories and how you can help us at www.eskierescuers.org under "Sponsor Eskies."
Baylor in FL Branson in MS Buddy in IL
Casper of TN Cherie in MS Cinnamin in MS
Claire Bear in OH Dillon in CO Farrah of MD
  
Frosty in FL Jewel in LA Jo Jo in MS
Kody in FL Kody of MN Kotton of MS
  
Legolas of PA Lexie in MA Little Girl of MD
   Max in CO Mia in MS Milo in CO
Miss Sabrina in TN
 
Montana in PA Norik in CA
  
Prince in RI Priscilla in MS Quedo in MN
  
Scout in UT Thor in MS Tiffy in IL
 
Yogi in IL Zach in MS Zeus in MA |
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Memorials to Those Who Will Live in Our Hearts Forever |
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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!
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___For the Special Occasion of __________________________________________
___To Sponsor a Pet _______________________________________ (Pet's Name)
___Enclosed is my Monthly Pledge of $________ for _________________________
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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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