ELLE'S PLEA FOR HELP....
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 Elle (rhymes with Kelly) is a Boxer female, about 2 years old, 51 pounds (needs another 5 pounds), loves other dogs, loves people, loves toys, especially loves carrying one in her mouth, her butt never stops wiggling with happiness---she is awesome! We rescued her when Animal Control Officer Amy with the Harrisonville/Peculiar Animal Shelter called to tell us about a awesome dog who always had her food bowl in her mouth when workers came by and never stopped wiggling her butt from being so happy and excited to see people! They have a very small holding area for animals and when Elle's time was up and no one claimed her, they couldn't stand the thought of euthanizing this wonderful dog. Furry Kids' Refuge made the drive to Harrisonville and took Elle to Crain Veterinary Center in Blue Springs for her spay, vaccinations and heart worm test. Elle tested positive for heart worms and will need heart worm treatment as soon as possible. We are asking for your help in raising the money needed to pay for her treatment. All donations are tax deductible since we are a non-profit 501c3 organization. Our group has paid for the heart worm treatment of 15 dogs in 2009. If you can help, please click on the Donate button above. We THANK YOU for any donation you can give Elle for her treatment.
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HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE!!!
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 We've got hungry mouths to feed!!! Furry Kids is running low on dog food supplies and we need your help! We need good quality dry dog food, with meat listed as the first ingredient. We've kicked off our Holiday Food Drive which continues every Saturday between now and the end of December. Your tax-deductible food donation will provide desperately needed food for our rescued Furry Kids as they await their forever homes.
Donations of any size bag of the dog food can be dropped off at our adoption events held every Saturday at the Lee's Summit Petco between 12 Noon - 5:00 P.M. Thank you for opening your hearts this Holiday season and donating to our Furry Kids!
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MEMORIAL TRIBUTE
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 As you know, Furry Kids has a special place for special needs dogs. Knowing that we are sometimes just giving a final resting place for a dog who has lived a hard life, we do our very best to provide the most love and best care for an aging dog. This past March, we rescued an old shepherd mix from the Independence Shelter. A plea for help for her had gone out over email and we just couldn't look past her, her picture drew us in. She was a big dog, covered almost 100% in mats and was just filthy dirty. According to the shelter workers, all she did was lay around and barely got up to potty. She needed us. We carried "Helga" out of the shelter and off to the vet we went. From there, several Furry Kids volunteers helped to brush and brush and brush her. She seemed to love the attention - almost smiling. She didn't have very many teeth, and those she had were worn down. After a long bath and a shave down, she turned in to a beautiful dog. She did just lay around most of the time, but now and then enjoying treats and even nylabones - and she even played with a stuffed toy!
The funniest thing about Helga is that she absolutely would not walk on a leash. She didn't even like having a collar on. So, for potty time, we'd go out front and follow her around the front yard. A turtle's pace was almost faster than Helga's pace so we never feared her getting away from us. She'd do her thing and then come right back in, seemingly so happy to have a soft blanket to return to. She'd bark when she wanted to go outside and when it was time to eat. Barking while laying down, tossing her head around, telling everyone all about it.
In June, Helga suffered bloat, which is where the stomach distends and twists. It can be very deadly. We rushed her to the emergency hospital where she was very lucky to survive the needed surgery. It was risky because of her age, and it was expensive but her fosters gifted the expense, but it was well worth it. We doted on her during her recovery, changed her diet and she healed beautifully with good prognosis.
As old dogs do, Helga suffered terrible arthritis and a few other minor things while she was with us but a few weeks ago she woke up earlier than normal, barking and wanting to go out. We went out front and she laid down. We knew something was terribly wrong. We got her back inside and saw her stomach was extremely swollen. We rushed her to the emergency hospital, just like we did in June. She had bloat again. We never thought this would happen to her again. The doctor relieved her somewhat, but with xrays a large mass in her abdomen, likely cancer, was found. With this news, there was really nothing we could do. The doctor thought the kindest thing we could do for her would be to let her go. It took no debate, we could not allow her to suffer and knowing that a surgery would be too extensive and without a good prognosis, we just couldn't do it to her. She passed in our arms, hopefully knowing how much she was loved and how much she would be missed.
As a group, we rescue so many well adjusted, healthy, young dogs who find loving forever homes quickly. We can't forget the dogs who we know will not be adopted, those who are old or have other issues that make them not-so-highly adoptable. Dogs like Helga deserve so much, too, and we wish people would realize the love they can give you even if they are with us for just a short amount of time. Helga became a huge part of our lives in a short amount of time. We just don't realize how much our lives begin to revolve around an old dog's routines and needs and when they are gone, there is such a huge loss. We wish Helga would have been with us for a very long time, but sadly we only had the pleasure of knowing her for 8 months.
As a good friend says, "I'm bettin' Helga is still with you. She is with all the other dogs that you touch, heal, and love. She is in soft breezes on your face and in the twinkle in the stars at night. She touches you so softly that you don't feel it, yet you sense her there, and you know it. She's in the raindrops that fall on your face and she's in the tears that roll down your cheeks. She still lives in that special hole in your heart, even though you feel it is empty -- it is not, she is there. Now, she knows and understands worlds more than you or ever hope to, as long as you are here. Listen for her, look for her. She is not gone and will never leave you".
~Written by Kim Accurso,
President, Furry Kids Refuge
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FURRY KID "HAPPY TAIL"
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High Furry Kids,
reemembr me? It's Rupert.  i staid with yu cuple a weeks bfor i meeted john, an yu was reel nice to me. i wasunt reel happi wen john & mary took me way frum yu. i was reel scaart at furst. but now john is mi bestest frend in the hole world. his hom is reel small but we plai lots of games - like fetch a ball and tug-o-war wit tois. he has bot me LOTS uf tois. i have new skweekees and chew bones.
wen i gotta go peepee or do mi bidness, i tells john and he takes me outside. he alwayz sez "good boy. best doggie in the world" we go on lots wallks to. somtime we go round the block, or a long walk up to a skuul yard an back. he iz always sinking silly songs wen we walk. "luv my baby rupert, sent frm heven above..." on saturdai we saw a hawk eeten a skwurl . i want to ketch me a skwurl but john pulls me bak outta da street. just bout evrey dai we go to da doggi park. when i see we ar goin into the parking lot i git reel xcited. John maaks me wait FEREVR til i calm down. wen we git inside an he taaks off my leach i git to run, run, run until i am so tirt. ther ar lotsa doggees to play wit at the park an i can find won to rassel wit an i show dem all i am the top dog.
wen he works on his computr i sit down by his feets. wen his in da kitchen i lai on the rug and watches him. at nite we snuggle in da bed. i no wen ever i waked up i can here him snorink but i feel reel safe to be wit him. da only time john is meen to me is wen he is eaten. he wont giv me anyting. always sez "no people food for rupert" but i gets lotsa treats and rawhide bones to chew on.
sew i gess i ham very happyhere. i mis yu, but you gots all them otter doggees to luv, and john only has me. thank you fer been mi frend,
luv,
rupert
Pease visit our website for more of these heartwarming stories. If you have adopted one of our Furry Kids, please send us your story and pictures. We would love to post them on our Happy Furry Kids Page!
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Featured Dog - CONNIE - Make Her Day, Give Her A Chance!
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Connie is a Bichon Frise/Shih Tzu mix released to Furry Kids' Refuge from a 'commercial breeder' who is quitting the business. She is sweet, loving and playful and at 4 years old, is full grown. Her breeds are considered hypo-allergenic, which is a bonus!! She loves other dogs and people. Won't you consider making Connie a part of your family?
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Featured Cat - BOOTSIE - Please consider giving her a loving home!
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Boostie is a wonderfully outgoing cat who loves attention and gets along great with other cats! You can't see it in the picture but she has the cutest white socks (thus the name :) ). Bootsie was rescued when she was left in the country to fend for herself. She is a beautiful cat who would make a wonderful addition to most any family!
Boostie is about 4 years old, spayed, vaccinated, tested, dewormed, microchipped. If you'd like to give Bootsie a great home, please check out her Petfinder page!
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Microchipping will Ensure a Safe Return if Your Beloved Pet is Lost
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 Call us or come by an adoption event and we would be happy to microchip your pet with a 24PetWatch™ microchip for just $20.
Registration is free and easy and easy to update from the internet! |
Furry Kids Wish List
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| Adult and Puppy Dry Dog Food |
Kitty Litter (scoopable) |
| Dry Cat Food |
Dog Toys and Chews |
| Cat Toys |
Large Metal Crates |
| Blankets and Towels |
Leashes |
| Cleaning Supplies (Bleach, Laundry Soap, Antibacterial Spray Cleaners, Paper Towels) |
If you'd like to make a donation, please bring items to the Lee's Summit Petco between noon and 5pm on any Saturday. We appreciate your support!
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PHOTOS WITH SANTA! |
December 5th & 12th
11am to 4pm
Lee's Summit Petco
Summit Woods
Chipman Rd & 50 Highway
Petco is hosting "Photos with Santa" again this year. Photos will cost $8.95 plus tax with $5 from each photo purchase going to Furry Kids Refuge!!!
Also, from now until Christmas Petco is holding its annual Tree of Hope Fundraiser. Donations collected at the register stay in the local community so even if you are only able to donate a dollar, it will help save more Furry Kids!
Furry Kids Refuge would not be where we are today without Petco's overwhelming support.
THANK YOU, PETCO!!!
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| SHELTER CHALLENGE UPDATE! |
Furry Kids "slipped" into the #2 spot in the Missouri state ranking. Needless to say we need your help to get back on top!!!
Furry Kids' supporters are AWESOME so we know we can count on you to keep voting AND to spread the word!! Tell your friends...tell your neighbors...tell your relatives....
TELL EVERYBODY TO VOTE
FOR FURRY KIDS!!
Voting ends at midnight (PST) on December 20th, 2009. We very much appreciate your time!! THANK YOU!!
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AMERICA'S FAVORITE
ANIMAL SHELTER |
Yes, it's another "Voting" Opportunity
…but you only have to vote once!
Care2.com has kicked off its “ America’s Favorite Animal Shelter” contest where you can vote for your favorite shelter and help it win a cash prizes including the top prize of $10,000. Similar to the Shelter Challenge, the group with the most votes wins, however with Care2 you only have to vote once! The contest ends on December 16th so there is still time for Furry Kids to jump in there and win some much needed $$. In addition, the 20 people who recruit the most friends to vote for their favorite shelter win a $50 gift certificate….cool! Click here for more information. |
THANK YOU MACKENZIE!! |
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A HUGE Thank You goes out to Mackenzie for selflessly giving up Birthday gifts and asking, instead, for gifts for the Furry Kids Refuge animals. Mackenzie, who turned 10 years old recently, didn't want any presents for herself but instead asked for donations for the animals.
As you can see from the picture, Mackenzie's friends brought lots of food and goodies! We are so thankful to Mackenzie for her generosity...what she did was very thoughtful and I'm sure made her family very proud. We are proud of her too and we are very appreciative!! |
DOGTOBER FEST
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Hope you were able to visit Dogtober Fest last month, it is our favorite event of the year! Everyone had a doggone good time!! Check out some of our photos! |
INTERESTED IN ADDING A FURRY KID TO YOUR FAMILY?
View All our Furry Kids On Petfinder.com! |
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ADOPTION EVENTS EACH SATURDAY AT THE PETCO IN LEE’S SUMMIT
Saturdays from noon - 5pm at the Petco in Lee's Summit. Visit our website for up to date information! |
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| What if Furry Kids earned a penny every time you searched the Internet? Well, now we can! GoodSearch.com is a new search engine that donates half its revenue, about a penny per search, to the charities its users designate. You use it just as you would any search engine, and it's powered by Yahoo!, so you get great results.Just go to goodsearch.com and be sure to enter Furry Kids Refuge as the charity you want to support. |
IDEAS? COMMENTS? |
Is there something you'd like to see in our email newsletters? Do you have ideas for articles or stories? Please email Catie. We are always open to new ideas or creative criticism.
He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog.
You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours,
faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it
to him to be worthy of such devotion.
~Anonymous |
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