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Spring is here, really? What's with the cold, snow and wind? Spring was almost here and we were catching up on the fence and yard work and then the cold returned. Our furkids are not impressed and neither are we! Enjoy our Spring newsletter! Thank you for your continued support. YOUR donations are especially appreciated with our increasing expenses. Blessings, Linda York, President 
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PLEASE Help Rosie!
As most of you know, we don't ask for help unless we sincerely need it. Rosie had a five hour surgery yesterday and is still at the vet's office. Four years ago Rosie had an expensive hip surgery. She did much better and then was totally paralyzed from her waist to her back legs a year later.
Rosie didn't seem to mind being paralyzed and eagerly enjoyed life. Her smile and stomping of her front legs for a pat on the head was heartwarming. A wheel chair was purchased which she loved even though she couldn't use it most of the winter because of bad weather.
The work taking care of her and washing bedding, since she is also incontinent, has been quite an undertaking. After three years, Rosie developed a bad sore on one of her back legs and it was impossible to stop her from chewing it. It was decided amputation was necessary to save her life. While discussing this with our wonderful veterinarian, we questioned what would stop her from chewing on her other useless leg. We agreed it would be best to amputate both back legs. This was one of the hardest decisions we ever had to make. It is NOT our money. It is your money through donations and we never forget this. While pondering what to do, one of our board of directors made the decision for us and donated a thousand dollars for Rosie's surgery. THANK YOU Lori!
Speaking to the veterinarian this morning, we were told it is going to take more money...Ouch! Dr. Steve and his teenage daughter, Audrey, are working to find Rosie a prosthesis. With so many scam artists in this world, we hope you trust us and we would appreciate donations for Rosie. If you prefer to send donations directly to our veterinarians, their information is: Laramie Peak Veterinary Clinic, 28 W Frontage Rd, Wheatland, WY 82201 Telephone: (307) 322-3640
THANK YOU from Rosie!
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From Our Mailbox!
Funnies!
Hungry cat:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Te4wx4jtiEA
Meal time:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSs5JqRwiR4
From: Lou
Sent: Wed, Apr 9, 2014
Subject: Info for Rescues Fostering Dogs
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In NE and IA, you should also check whether the rescue/shelter organization has the necessary licenses for foster homes - and the dog - and has insurance coverage for you if the dog would bite someone or cause property damage while in your care. And get copies of these for your foster dogs' files, along with vet records and vaccination records, to keep with you at all times. The rescue should also pay for health certificates if you are transporting the dog across state lines for any reason and when sending them to a new home. These are obtained from a veterinarian and are good for 10 days. And remember - these laws can vary by state and locality.
Aren't these new laws fun??? (Not.) I think the State Departments of Agriculture and/or State Departments of Insurance might be the place to call to see what is required this year. NE/IA are starting to enforce. And, yes, it is "legally" easier and less expensive to be a puppy mill than a foster/rescue. Sigh. We need better lobbyists for rescue groups.
I don't think the article mentions the costs of sofa cushions, floors, siding, carpet, window blinds, and other items the dog/cat might destroy while in foster care. Plus, cleaning supplies, laundry, toys, chewies, transport, long-distance phone calls, etc. I once had a Basenji do $200 damage to my kitchen in one hour when she got out of her crate!
In my dream world, rescues would have the ability to send all foster dogs to basic obedience classes. And foster homes would have time to take them and practice with them. But - that is my bias. When I was able to teach classes professionally I had a "frequent foster" program that only required the individual foster parents to pay for the first class they took in any category (Puppy, Basic, Advanced, etc.) and if they completed the entire course they could drop in at any time, in any class, with any new foster. I'd already "trained the trainer" so they really didn't take up any extra time in class as they pretty well knew what they were doing. The dogs had the benefit of socialization and training for the - hopefully brief - time they were in foster care. My employer benefited as the new owners often continued classes, plus the good word-of-mouth referrals. While I was only paid for the one session, it was something I could donate to rescues and their wonderful dogs. I do so love playing with other people's dogs. ;-) And I didn't have to take all the naughty ones home with me. J
Cost of fostering a dog? At least $350. (If it's a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit - get a copy of the paperwork!- at least some is tax deductible.) Benefits? Priceless!!!
P.S. I didn't look up the current laws for NE/IA - this note is long enough. If anyone has the links available, maybe they'd share???
GREAT articles from The Whole Dog Journal: http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/ 100% of the following will go to help Rosie! Painting:  Thank you Dani! Click here for the e-bay listing. http://www.ebay.com/itm/191152989025?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 A percentage of these listings are also going to help Rosie. Thank you Christine! Click here to see the listings: http://www.ebay.com/sch/teddytopper/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25&_trksid=p3692 E-Bay Giving Works allows people to sell items and have a percentage donated. from Tami: I think you will be interested. Flea and Tick information. http://www.experience-essential-oils.com/homemade-flea-treatment.html NOT so Funny: How to report animal cruelty: http://www.weeac.com/report-animal-cruelty.html Police vs Pets: 
Last week Pet Pals received a telephone call from a kill facility. Our little Al who was adopted SEVEN years ago was turned into them. Since Pet Pals microchips and registers the chip to them, Al is safely back.
What piece of crap is too lazy to pick up the telephone and call us? Let us know if you want her name and picture! Our current contract now includes a $1,500 fine for not returning a pet to us. Cute little Al is now back up for adoption!
Why put on ID tags and Microchip?
Did you know if a pet is hurt after being hit by a car it is usually euthanized on the spot when there is no identification?
Did you know because of microchips which have been around for YEARS... (Jack Kilby, who was from Texas Instruments, and Robert Noyce, from Fairchild Semiconductors, invented the microchip in 1958 and they have been in use for pet identification since 1985~For 27 YEARS) pets without identification are being euthanized within a few hours of arrival at some facilities?
Basie had been euthanized at The Crosspoint Animal Hospital in Fairfax Station just a few hours after she went missing.
NO MORE excuses. Make sure ID tags and microchip telephone numbers are up-to-date. Pet Pals has offered microchips for YEARS: No More saying you're SORRY..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3Daz6_pWLo&feature=player_embedded#! Let Spring be a time of renewed commitment, check your pet's identification.
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Bill and Smoky Update!
From: Bill
Date: Mon, March 17, 2014
Linda,
Hope you are feeling better.
I fell and broke my right collar bone and sliced the inside of my left hand which required 9 stitches, three weeks ago. I have a back pack for the collar bone and stitches are out so I 'm nearly back to normal.
Here is a new book coming out on Amazon. Long story, very short. It involves Smoky receiving the Australian Defence Force Tracker and War Dog Association combat medal. And a Memorial for Smoky at the Royal Brisbane and Womens Hospital both received in 2012.
The little coffee table book is a gem. Smoky's story is cleverly interwoven with current Australian war dogs and therapy dogs.
Amazon,com has the books now. Nigel Allsopp is the author and Director of all Police and Military dog training. He is also Australia;s war dog historian. WWII Smoky is "Australia's First War Dog." The Aussies had no war dogs until the Vietnam war. All the profits for this book goes to purchase of two Therapy dogs to be in residence at the Royal Brisbane and Womens Hospital.
Bill
(Bill, You and Smoky are both war heroes and it's an honor to know you!)
Pet Pals still has some copies of my memoir "Yorkie Doodle Dandy " donated from Bill. Let us know if you are interested, thank you! EVERY penny is now helping Rosie.
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Good-Bye Sweet BugsE
Our special STAR is gone. The week before Easter we had to say good-bye to BugsE. Many of you knew her as our trick dog who did amazing tricks. She helped bring in donations by dropping money into a bucket at fund raisers!
BugsE was originally given as a birthday gift to a young girl for a 4-H project. Sadly, BugsE was not part of their family. She was only a "project". We first met BugsE when she was living in an outside kennel filled with snow and feces. Her home was a plastic barrel with no bedding. Sometimes the best you can do is say a prayer when there are no laws for pets.
A few weeks after our encounter, her owners showed up at Pet Pals on their way to Cheyenne. We knew it was either us or her being dumped out on the highway.
After lots of work to gain BugsE's trust (it was obvious she had been kicked), she started learning tricks at an alarming rate. Being a very high energy girl, hence; her name BugsE, she bugged everyone, she was fun to train! It was a pleasure showing people what an abused, worthless, stupid dog could do. Most people would say, "She's not stupid!" Our reply was always the same, "Most dogs aren't stupid. Their owners are."
BugsE was over 16 years old. We do not let animals suffer when there is no hope so with a heavy heart, we said good-bye. RIP, sweet BugsE. A special STAR is gone.
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Know Where You Donate
Requested by a supporter from: http://nokilladvocacy.tumblr.com/ Dear Friends: We've all seen those heart wrenching commercials from the ASPCA asking us to donate money. But did you know that the ASPCA only runs one small shelter in New York City? Did you know that when you donate to the ASPCA, you are not donating to help animals in our community? Our SPCA, humane society, and other local shelters are not affiliated with the ASPCA in NYC. In addition, the ASPCA takes in over $140,000,000 a year, so when you donate, it may just end up in the bank, while our local No Kill rescue groups are stretched financially. If you want to save lives, give locally. And give to an organization that reflects your love of animals. The ASPCA fights legislation to regulate shelters, and as a result, roughly 25,000 animals are needlessly killed every year in New York State alone. They fight No Kill reform efforts across the country by championing kill shelters and regressive directors. And despite being the richest SPCA in the nation, they turn animals away and send animals with minor medical conditions to the NYC pound rather than treat them and find them homes, while their CEO makes over $500,000 a year. It isn't fair and it isn't right.
Found this quote you might like:
"All cruelty springs from weakness" - Seneca
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Donate
It is so, they are all God's children. Mother Teresa
YOU have made our work of love possible, THANK YOU!
Click the above biscuit to help save a life and please say a prayer for Rosie!
THANK YOU!
AND a Happy Mother's Day!
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Contact Information
phone: 307-532-3861
Pet Pals, Inc.
Spay/Neuter Drive
Hawk Springs, WY 82217 Until Next Time!!
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