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Dear MMR Family~
As you can tell from the many new dogs arriving each week, we are growing tremendously. With growth is change; We are looking to add many important roles to our MMR team (as you will see in this newsletter under "volunteer positions needed".) It takes a village to run a dog rescue, and every role is key in helping it run smoothly. I hope that you will take advantage of helping MMR in 2012-whether it be transporting dogs, fostering, working on our pre-screening team, or helping with some of our administrative duties-we value your help and of course your input in making our process better. I'm proud of what we've done thus far, and I thank each of you for helping us make MMR the great organization that it is!!
With Gratitude~
Mel Melanie Samet President/Founder
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Whatz up with our Volunteer of the Month
Bruce Katzel
Home Visit Coordinator
Two years ago my family and I lost our beloved Golden Retriever Allie. Allie was like our third child plus my children grew up with her and the loss like all pet owners experience was devastating. We decided after a few months that we were ready to adopt and bring another forever baby into our home. After searching on Petsfinder.com we came across a story of a Yellow Lab Mix mother who was abandoned in the woods in Georgia and gave birth to 8 puppies that were being transported to Rockville, MD but were very ill. The organization had a great name we thought Mutts Matter Rescue. They were having an open house and we decided to check out the puppies. We knew one look and we be hooked, what I did not know how the open house would change my life forever. At the open house with all the adorable puppies my daughter and I picked out 2 prospective puppies a white one and a brown one. We decided that the white one now named Carly would be our new forever baby. When we went to pick Carly up Melanie Samet the founder of MMR asked me if I could foster one of the other puppies. The puppies all had kennel cough and she wanted them all to be healthy away from animal hospital. I said yes to the foster having no idea which puppy it was. It was the brown puppy which I passed on. After a few days of fostering we decided that is was fate and now Macy the brown puppy would be joining her sister in her new forever home. The two of them brought back what we were missing in our home...unconditional love, you know what I mean.
I was so impressed with MMR. I have always wanted to help but never made that first step. I decided to ask what I could do to help. I started doing home visits for prospective families. It has turned out to be one of the best experiences of my life. For families to let you into their home and share their experiences are unbelievable. It has given me a renewed sense that goodwill does exist in this world. I have become so involved with home visits I now coordinate all the visits to prospective adopters. My niece gave me a magnet to put for my refrigerator, who rescued who? How true those three words are? My life has never been the same. Who knew that losing my beloved Allie would let me give back so much in her honor...
Bruce
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 Whatz up at Muddy Branch?
A word from your staff at Muddy Branch Veterinary Center about your pets dental health!
February is Dental Health Month!
Here at Muddy Branch Veterinary Center, a partner of Mutts Matter Rescue, Drs. Katz and Lowenthal take dental hygiene and oral care very important. So much so, that in February, we participate in national dog and cat dental health care month. Approximately 75% of animals over the age of 5 have some degree of periodontal disease (infection of the teeth, gums and bones associated with the teeth), which can have serious clinical consequences. Once an infection has set up shop in the form of tartar, calculus and gingivitis, the associated bacteria then has direct access to the bloodstream which can have further systemic complications and distant organ abnormalities. Some studies have shown that with increasing degree of dental disease there is a corresponding microscopic degenerative or inflammatory change in the heart, kidneys and liver.
How can you avoid these very serious consequences?
- Make sure your pet has routine oral examinations at every visit.
- Practice routine oral care at home (brush teeth no less than 3 times a week, use hills T/D diet or CET chews 2-3 times weekly).
- Prophylactic dental cleaning (scale , polish and subgingival cleaning) as recommended by your veterinarian.
Dr. Lowenthal and Dr. Katz, DVM,
Muddy Branch Veterinary Center
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Contact Us | | PO Box 2231
Kensington, Maryland 20891
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Click and VOTE to Support MMR
everyday until midnight March 18th PST
Throughout the year The Animal Rescue Site has quartly challenges to win grants for Rescues and Shelters from these quartly challenges to win grants for Rescues and Shelters
Grand Prize: One $5,000 grant!
Heartwarming Story Contest:
Three $2,000 grants!
State Winners*:
Fifty-one $1,000 state grants
50 U.S. states and Washington D.C.)
Weekly Winners*
Eleven $1,000 grants will be awarded, one for each week of this voting round of the
Shelter+ Challenge.
We need your involvement!
We need you (and your friends and family too!) to please VOTE every day on every computer from now until March 18th 2012. MMR could really use this grant to continue to do what we do- Rescue Dogs and give them a second chance at a good life.
Donations and grants are what keep us going. We understand that not everyone can support us monetarily, so this is the next best way to support us. So please, vote for MMR in the shelter challenge.
Shelter Challenge
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Highlighted Adoptable Dogs
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Louis
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My name is Louis. I was surrendered to a shelter in MD by my "owners" when they decided I would be in the way with a new baby coming.I am 5 years old. I had some back issues that had to be corrected a few years ago according to my paperwork, but am fine now. I am great with other dogs, and am really one to enjoy a good lap :-)
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L J aka Marlena
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Hi! My name is Lady Jane, but I go by LJ. I'm a five-year-old, 23 pound Dachshund mix with beautiful brown eyes and am the picture of cuteness. I'm a people dog - I just want to be with my person and follow my foster mom around everywhere. She says I'm a great combo of couch potato and playful. I will snuggle up on the couch with you like a lap dog or sneak under the covers at night, but I'm always up for a walk or car ride, and love to play fetch and chew on my squeaky toys.
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February Events  4th-Meet some of our adoptable dogs at BARK in Rockville, from 12-2pm. Come by and meet some of our wonderful dogs, get to know other volunteers, and shop for your furry family member. http://www.barknatural.com 1643 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD
11th-Camp Bow Wow Cupids and Canines 2012 Join us at Clipper's Canine Cafe for Camp Bow Wow's 4th annual fun-filled adopt- a-thon event!~Dogs of all shapes and sizes ~Raffle & door prizes ~Discounted micro-chipping
~Refreshments & so much more!
8600 Foundry Street, Savage, MD 20763
12th- Jean Pool Baltimore Please come shop to Baltimore Jean Pool! From 12-4PM , 20% of all sales will be donated to Mutts Matter Rescue. Spread the word! Jean Pool - Baltimore  Village of Cross Keys 92 Village Square Baltimore, MD 21210 410-466-1177
18th- Meet some of our adoptable dogs at BARK in Rockville, from 12-2pm. Come by and meet some of our wonderful dogs, get to know other volunteers, and shop for your furry family member.
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Whatz a Volunteer needed to do?
We need help with Home Visits
Please contact:
Bruce Katzel
Home Visit Coordinator
We are always in need of volunteers to assist with transports, handling dogs at events, and assisting with pre-screening applications. For more info:
Please Contact:
Lisa Schwartz
Volunteer Coordinator
We have Volunteer Positions openings for:
Contract Coordinator
Assistant Foster Coordinator (Local)
Administrative Coordinator
Application Screeners
Assistant Event Coordinator
Please contact us at
[email protected] if you can help!
We also need a team to help plan MMR's 2nd Anniversary Fundraising Event-
Contact Margot Proctor
If you have ideas or experience in unique fundraising please contact us at [email protected]
Whatz a Foster needed to do?
We need dogs and/or fosters to participate at our Bark events at both Rockville and Olney.
Please Contact:
Jen Smith
Foster Coordinator
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30 Mutts found a FOREVER HOME in January! To name a few...
Dancer, Bangle,Delilah, Dolly, Pepper, Rudy, Waldo, Miracle (Another wonderful "Foster Failure")
A huge THANK YOU to the great pre-screeners, home visitors, and fosters. A great big thanks to Rosemary Pascarella who has taken over the application manager role-a big role here at MMR!
A BIG WELCOME NEW MMR ADOPTERS AND NEW FOSTERS!
Patch Online
Check out Mutts Matter's Rescue new weekly feature on your local Patch.com site (www.patch.com). Each week we showcase one of our great pups in need of a new home, and also try highlight the importance and virtue of rescue. Our weekly article is currently being carried on various patch sites in Montgomery, Howard,Fairfax, Arlington, Prince William, and Loudoun Counties. If you're not familiar with the Patch, it's a local online news site that focuses on current issues and events in your community. You can support Mutts Matter and help our rescue pups by sharing and recommending their stories with your friends on Facebook and anywhere else you connect with people who love dogs. This gives our pups more exposure, and shows the Patch that they are doing a good thing by sharing their platform with us and supporting animal rescue.
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These Mutts need Fosters
Available Now
Grace
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5-6 years
Best if Grace is the only animal inside the home! Walks well on leash. Great with Kids
Loves attentions and a loyal companion.
No Cats
Bo and Luke (must be fostered together)
Bo is still a puppy at 6 months old. He is very submissive and gets along great with the foster Mom's 4 other dogs. Bo is ready for a home and is all recovered.
Luke is approx 9 months old.
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Through all this pain and confusion he is a loving sweet dog that never once has tried to snap or struggle with all the discomfort he has been through.
In addition, we are in need of fosters for several other dogs. Contact: Jen Smith Foster Coordinator |
|  Whatz up Canine Savvy Clickers?
Valentine's Day Pet Safety Tips
Valentine's Day is a holiday full of love and joy, but if you're not careful it can also include a trip to a local vet hospital. This Lover's Holiday can be full of potential hazards to your four-legged family members. Foods, flowers, giftwraps and candles can pose a threat to your pets well-being.
Many of you will receive chocolate on Valentine's Day, but remember that chocolate is toxic to pets. The darker the chocolate, the more toxic it becomes and the more serious adverse reactions it can cause. Large amounts of chocolate can cause severe sickness or even death so please make sure to keep it up and out of the reach of your pets.
Flowers, such as lilies, can be toxic to cats. Roses can also be dangerous for dogs or cats. If a pet were to bite, step on, or swallow a stem they would be at risk of being punctured by the thorns. Similarly, gift wraps such as cellophane, ribbons, bows, and balloons can be a choking hazard if your pet tries to consume it.
Candles are also a big part of celebrating Valentine's Day. If eaten, the wax can cause upset stomachs, vomiting, diarrhea and choking. Don't forget to keep lit candles up and out of the reach of your pets, we don't want them to catch their happily wagging tails on fire! Also be sure to blow out candles before leaving your home or turning in for the night.
Last but not least, don't forget to enjoy your holiday with your pet! Provide them with delicious pet friendly treats or a Valentine's Day themed toy to keep them occupied while you are entertaining your guest(s).
Happy Valentine's Day!
Joanne Pazmino
Clicker Savvy Canines, LLC
[email protected]
Lead Trainer/Animal Behavior Consultant
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How to avoid a CATastrophe.
Simple steps on introducing your new dog to the "Ruler" of the house.
Its been said the best dog trainer is a strong cat. However most of our pampered and possibly declawed felines have never seen or experienced a dog. Here are five simple tips that can help ensure a happy transition.
1. Keep the pets separated for a few days. Put the cat in a room w/food and litter and allow them to smell each other through the door.
2. Always have your new dog on leash when you are home for thr first week or so. This will allow human to stop or control the dogs behavior should the cat get out.
3. When the cat is allowed out of the room introduce with dog on leash and keep him close. Do not allow gim to chase or investigate.
4. Give the dog high value treats when the cat is around. This will refocus him on you and allow him to see good things happen when the cat is around.
5. If your new dog has a high prey drive, keep him on leash when you are home as long aa possible. If he seems very focused on feline, five him a squirt from a water bottle whenever he looks at the cat. This will give the cat "Power".
Keep in mind it can take up to a month of seperation and training as it did with my MMR rescue. Hounds and Terriers are bred hunters and have a strong prey drive. Something to keep in mind during your adoption.
Any question or concerns about behaviors and training please email Joy Freedman and we will post some Q& A's
each month.
Have a safe February !
Joy Freedman
[email protected]
4 Paws Pet Services
Dog Behaviorist/Obedience Instructor
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Please save your Ink cartridges !
Gail Meyers, a wonderful foster and volunteer of MMR, has put together an ongoing fundraiser to benefit our needy pups. We/She will be collecting used printer cartridges for recycling. If you bring your used cartridges to any MMR events, please give them to the event coordinator to get to Gail. We can accept ink jet and laser of any size.
Any questions, send them Gail Myers or mail them to:
Gail Myers 
746 Dividing Road
Serverna, MD 21146
[email protected]
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