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December 17-18
CEBR Market Days Food Order Pick-up
December 18 Borders Wrapping for Rescue
North Halsted 10:00am to 10:00pm
LaGrange 11:00am to 4:00pm December 19 Borders Wrapping for Rescue
North Halsted 10:00am to 10:00pm
Merrillville, IN 6:30pm to 10:00pm
Schaumburg 6:00pm to 10:00pm |
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Want to see your favorite CEBR bullies in streaming video??
Visit the CEBR You Tube Channel by clicking the logo!
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Love Connections | | Home for the Holidays ... forever! |
Big Rig (Riggs) Adopted: November 2010 |
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Charitable Giving As the year comes to a close we thought it would be a great time to remind everyone that there is still time left to make a tax deductible donation to help our bullies. The average cost of care for each bulldog we bring in is $563 and your contributions help to offset the costs of this care. When you make a direct donation to CEBR you are guaranteed that 100% of the amount you donate goes to providing medical care for the bullies that we take in. As a 501c3 non-profit organization your contributions to CEBR are fully tax deductible. If your employer has a corporate matching program, remember that most programs will match your donation dollar for dollar! We know how hard you work for your money and we take your trust in us seriously. Remember, not all nonprofits are bona fide charities. As a legally registered 501c3 organization we would be happy to provide a copy of our IRS letter that certifies our nonprofit status. Illinois requires anyone soliciting donations from the public to register with the Illinois Charities Bureau as an added safeguard against scams. You can verify if your donation is going to a registered Illinois charity group at Charity Bureau Lookup. |
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2011 Course Schedule
Help your bully put his/her best paw forward in the new year with a CEBR Bulldog training class.
SAVE THE DATES!!
Registration starts December 27th at our web store
Registration Site
Classes are $175 for a six week session of 50 minute classes.
Courses currently being scheduled are Bully Manners for Life, Puppy Wrinkles, Dog Aggression and Agility for Bulldogs
Winter Quarter 2010
January 16th 10am-2pm
January 23rd 10am-2pm
January 30th 10am-2 pm
February 6th 10am-2 pm
February 13th 10am-2pm
February 20th 10am-2 pm
Spring Quarter 2010
March 27th 10am-2pm
April 3rd 10am-2pm
April 10th 10am-2pm
April 17th 10am-2pm
May 1st 10am-2pm
May 8th 10am-2pm
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Shhh...Don't Let Santa's Reindeers Know But We Have Antlers For Your Bully's Christmas Stocking!!
Click Blitzen's photo to order your's
Looking for that special gift for that bully lover on your list?
We have the best board game in town! Holiday Ornaments, T-Shirts, Car Magnet Stocking Stuffers and more...
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Save a Life and Adopt
Ever thought about opening up your home and your heart to a bully in need? Looking for a companion for you and your family? Why not consider adopting?
CEBR is looking for great forever homes for the bullies currently in our program and we would love to talk to you!
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December 2010 |
Our Holiday Issue
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Admidst the hustle and bustle of holiday planning, December is the time time of year for us to reflect on the wonderful success stories and happy endings for the bullies that came into our care in 2010 and to remember fondly those that have passed on who will always remain in our hearts.
It is with a true sense of gratitude that we wish of all our generous donors and supporters the very best that the holiday season can bring. Even through a very tough economy our supporters have remained steadfast in helping us to achieve our mission. Without you we would not have been able to help so many deserving bullies to get a second chance.
We are very proud of our work to help those most in need and we worked on close to 200 cases in 2010. We have 19 bullies currently in great foster homes that are either ready to be adopted or are in medical observation.
Dogs like Bella, Libby, Tyson, Lucky, Goose and Taffy might easily have been put down in a shelter. But thanks to our dedicated volunteers and your generosity, we have been able to make a real difference. And the beautiful irony in helping dogs with special needs is that in the end we are the recipients of the best gift of all -- the lessons we learned from these tender hearts who have taught us all so much about perseverance and courage and forgiveness and boundless love.
We look towards the New Year with the hope that someday there will no longer be a need for an organization such as ours, but until that day comes, we will be there for the bullies that need us most. With your continued support and generosity, we wish for every bully a warm and loving home in the New Year.
The Editors
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Petunia 'Tuna' on her
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Where are they now? Send us a picture of your adopted CEBR bully to news@ebullymatch.com and you just might see him or her featured in our next edition.
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Forever In Our Hearts
Our beloved Goose lost his fight to recover from aspirating pneumonia on 11/13/2010. This silly, spunky, loving, and strong willed bully was a trooper to the end. Despite a past of terrible neglect, he came to CEBR with bright eyes, a spring in his step, and a happy-go-lucky spirit. His transformation in a safe and loving foster home was nothing short of amazing. Goose had fans around the country as they followed his journey on Facebook and online. Dozens met him in person at CEBR events. He could always be found out in front, working the crowd, sitting in a chair demanding attention or giving you his big, flat paw. He loved to sit in human chairs. Any chance he got. We went for cocktails one evening and he bellied up to table as if to say "hey, give me a Bud!" On behalf of Goose and CEBR, there are some very special people out there that deserve thanks for enabling us to give Goose every opportunity to make it through his final challenge. Although we were unable to save Goose, we can share in the comfort of knowing that he passed peacefully and we did all that was humanly possible. Our thanks to: Candice O., Anissa M., Dan B., Amy P., Ingeborg R., Andrea D., Kristy R., Janice K., Gretchen S., Sheila W., Lisa C., Barbara G., Jen S., Andrea D., Elizabeth MK., Jammie M., Jacqueline D., Jenni L., Jennifer N., Ron, L., Roxanne V., Marilyn N., Ted C., Kristiina B., Kari P., Jenae O., Bradley N., Jennifer F., Susan S., Michael B., Sharon B., Rhonda B., Frederick H., Mark T., Mickie H., Marni F., Jennifer C., Morghan G., Patricia O., Deborah M., Jodi L., Diana M., Vicki M., Sarah W., Tzivia M., Terri F., Thomas W., Suzy W., Cyndi L., James K., Lynn B., Brent H., Kathryn B., Tracy W., Timothy V., Nicolle J., Johanna H., Kathy K., Kimberly H., Jeffrey A., Casey P., Amanda W., Prachayaporn P., Marilyn N., Carlene V., Robert B., Sarah H., Gretchen S., Adam & Donna S., Adrian G., Jean A., Robert B., Mary S., Jeff K., Anissa M., Robert B. With these memories we say goodbye to our dear friend, our little man, our silly boy....The Goose. |
Santa Lands Early For CEBR
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This month CEBR had one of the most unique arrivals that we have experienced in a long time! Meet Cranberry, a 15 week old bully pup, who arrived in Chicago after a long trip across country. She suffers from a congenital defect which has caused severe deformity to her front legs, requiring special orthopedic care.
Two private pilots named Pete and Karen, from Glenview, Illinois learned of Cranberry's story and the urgency to get her to Chicago quickly. They knew that they had to help. Our "Air Angels" flew from Chicago's Executive Airport in their own plane to pick up our precious cargo and bring her back to her new "home" with Chicago English Bulldog Rescue.
Read more about Cranberry and this exceptional rescue mission >> |
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Our Southern Belles and Their Excellent Rescue Adventure
 Our CEBR road warriors Jackie Dornback and Monica Michalski started out on a 26 hour round trip journey the day after Thanksgiving on a mission to rescue three little beauties from a puppy mill in Arkansas.
Working closely with a ground-zero Humane Investigator who has high respect for what we do, three girls now known as Tallulah, Sally Mae, and Snookie Sue made their way north to Yankee territory where they are learning about cold, snow and what it's like to be in a real home over the holidays.
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Spotlight On Our Volunteers
We are so proud to spotlight two exceptional CEBR volunteers this month- Jackie Dornback and Monica Michalski. If you have been to a special event, a Paws Meet 'N Greet or anything related to CEBR, you most likely have met these extraordinary women.
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Jackie and Monica are part of our original volunteer team and their contributions to the success of CEBR are too many to mention (but we will try!). We normally profile one volunteer per month, but chose to have both Jackie and Monica in this month's feature due to their special shared experience with our beautiful Southern Belles.
Read More About Jackie & Monica and their Excellent Rescue Adventure>> |
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Ask Our Expert Panel
Ask our panel of expert-bully-certified volunteers for their advice and lean on our years and years of experience. In each edition of the Bulletin we will respond to your questions about training, bully behavior and those nagging bully medical issue we all face. Send your questions to experts@ebullymatch.com.
Question: My almost 9 year old bulldog sometimes drools a lot. It does happen within an hour or two of her eating. I do space out her food which seems to help but it doesn't completely get rid of the issue. She does constantly lick while this is happening which I think might make it worse. My Vet doesn't know the reason for it and just wanted to know if you heard or know what might cause this and/or what I could do to stop it when it starts.-- Sean P.
Answer: Sudden excessive drooling can be one of the first signs of an upset stomach. Since this seems to be occurring within an hour or two after eating you may want to reevaluate what she is being fed. Perhaps a change in diet is needed to accomodate her senior status. Dental problems are another possible culprit. The drooling and licking could be a reaction to an inflammation of the gums or a chipped or problem tooth. Dogs that lick their paws can also have hair embed in their gumline and it can be quite painfaul and irritating. Have your vet do a thorough oral inspection of her teeth and gums to rule out any problems there. Also check for ear infections which can cause dizziness and lead to abnormal drooling. After ruling all of these out, it may be a good idea to have blood drawn for a senior wellness check to ensure that something more serious isn't going on internally, as abnormal drooling can be a reaction to pain. If your vet does not regularly treat bulldogs, it may be worth your while to have her examined by a vet that specializes in bulldogs. Please write back to us if you would like a vet recommendation and be sure to let us know what you find out.
Question: My 2 year old bulldog Plato loves rawhide chews, but I've heard that these can be bad for bulldogs. Is it okay for him to have them if I monitor him closely when he is chewing them? -- Alexa B.
Answer: Although most bulldogs love to chew and do enjoy chewing on rawhide, it does pose serious hazards that are just not worth the risk. Bulldogs tend to inhale things and can swallow large chunks of rawhide whole. These can expand in the stomach or get lodged in the throat and pose a choking hazard. Additionally, because bulldogs have very strong jaws, they can turn a large rawhide bone into a long piece of gum that can also get caught in the throat and cause them to choke. Safer choices that will provide chewing satisfaction include large durable toys such as Kongs, heavy-duty Nylabones or deer antlers. And, of course, bulldogs should always be monitored when given anything to chew on. |
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Chicago English Bulldog Rescue Board Members:
Molly Marino, President & Founding Director
Greg Shives, CFO & Founding Director
Erika Mathews, Secretary & Director
Ann Barclay, Director |
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The Bulletin is an official publication of Chicago English Bulldog Rescue, a 501c3 not-for-profit, volunteer-based organization. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Please visit us at ebullymatch.com for more information on our services and adoption policies.
© 2010. Chicago English Bulldog Rescue, Inc. All rights reserved. |
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Save 10%
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Our Own Exclusive Selection of Bulldog Holiday Tree Ornaments Now On Sale!
Take 10% off our entire selection of hand painted bulldog Christmas tree ornaments created exclusively for Chicago English Bulldog Rescue.
Most ornament styles are in your choice of brindle, white or red/white coat colors.
DISCOUNTED PRICING IS SHOWN ON EACH ORNAMENT LISTED IN THE STORE AND NO COUPON CODE IS NEEDED. DISCOUNT IS VALID FOR WEB STORE PURCHASES ONLY.
Supplies are limited and we may not have stock in every ornament or coat color. No rainchecks.
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December 31, 2010 |
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