Archive for the ‘Helping Dogs & Cats’ Category
In 2010 The Recycled Retriever will spotlight organizations and people that are doing good on behalf of the animals that we love. Each month we’ll share with you a shelter that is doing good! In addition we encourage you to share your personal stories with us. Thank you in advance for helping encourage awareness.
To kick off our Shelter Spotlight series, we wanted to start with a personal story about Abbie, our Lab-mix, who was our inspiration for The Recycled Retriever. Abbie’s life started out in a cardboard box that was left in a grocery store parking lot. She and a couple litter mates ended up in a new home at the Capital Area Humane Society in Columbus, Ohio. It was there where we were introduced to “Bette” a.k.a. Abbie. Immediately we fell in love with her. We had no plans to adopt a dog that day! While not recommend for all households this plan… well lack of plan… worked out for us. After filling out all the paperwork and getting approved we left, Abbie in hand, to purchase all the needed (and some not needed) supplies for a new puppy.
The experience at The Capital Area Humane Society was an awesome one. They were very thoughtful and provided a great temporary home for a lot of dogs and cats awaiting someone to arrive and provide a permanent home.
Abbie March 2001: The day we brought her home from the Capital Area Humane Society
Abbie has now been a part of our family for almost nine years. She is loyal friend with compassionate eyes that make us feel secure even when life deals out it’s hard knocks, as life is known to do. It was Abbie who provided the inspiration to start The Recycled Retriever and it was her silhouette as a Lab-mix puppy that is the cornerstone of The Recycled Retriever logo.
Abbie Spring 2009: Almost 9 years later and we can’t imagine our life without her.
To Abbie we say we love you. To the Capital Area Humane Society we say thank you and keep up the good work! To adopt a dog or cat that is looking for a home or to donate your time or money, please contact the Capital Area Humane Society.
Tags: Sheler Spotlight
Posted Thursday, January 7th, 2010 in Bow Wow Towns!, Columbus, OH: A Bow Wow Town!, Helping Dogs & Cats, Shelter Spotlight, Shelters | No Comments »
Ten Columbus area shelters have come together for their 2nd Annual Pet Food & Supplies Drive.
October 31st
9AM-2PM
2nd Annual Pet Food & Supplies Drive
Olde Sawmill Square Shopping Center,
7770 Sawmill Rd, Dublin.
Drop off your new and gently used:
pet supplies
blankets
towels
food
other supplies
All donations will be equally distributed between the ten shelters that are participating in this drive.
Posted Friday, October 30th, 2009 in Columbus, OH: A Bow Wow Town!, Events | No Comments »
It’s been awhile since The Recycled Retriever has put a spotlight on an organization that is doing good. I think we could use a little more spotlights on shelters.
Precious Secrets Sheltie Rescue is located near Cincinnati, Ohio and a personal friend of mine as adopted two Shelties from this rescue. Recently, Precious Secrets has ran into some large financial obstacles due to unexpected medical expenses. Below I have posted their August newsletter. Please consider helping.
Donate Today!Warmest Regards,
The Recycled Retriever
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Precious Secrets Sheltie Rescue Newsletter
Aug. 23, 2009
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At the start of each annual picnic, Cathy and I always get out the microphone and welcome everyone. This year, I stood there alone. Sadly, Cathy took ill at 2:30am and was taken to the hospital by life squad. Thank God volunteers Cindy and Bri were here. They totally took care of our dogs and everything else that had to be done that morning.
For those of you that don’t know, Cathy was diagnosed with Still’s Disease about two years ago. It is a rheumatoid arthritis autoimmune disease and only one in 100,000 adults get it.
Cathy was released later that day. By the time I got her home and settled in bed, our great volunteers had all the items set up for the auction and had even unloaded all the items out of the trailer for the sales booth. Trust me, without these people, this picnic would have been a disaster.Usually at the annual picnic, we give some good news that has happened over the year. Well, this year was totally different. On June 30th, a breeder drove to a trailer park, tossed out a Mom and her three babies. Due to Ohio laws, they were taken to the shelter where they had to be held for three days, just in case the ignorant breeder had a change of heart and wanted to reclaim them. The shelter told us that Mom, had a tumor on her head and therefore was deemed unadoptable (meaning she would be put to sleep) and asked us if we would take her. Of course we said yes and they also allowed us to take her pups with her. Summer’s tumor was removed a few days later and was biopsied. It was found to be benign and should never return. The pups (Rocket, Bubbles and Freckles) where vetted and found to be healthy.Over the next few weeks, we noticed that Bubbles did not always act right. We had extensive testing done (including x-rays). Nothing in her blood work was normal. She was put on antibiotics for two weeks. At first she seemed to do better, but then she went downhill. Bubbles would cry in pain and at times would just stare into space. As the symptoms progressed, we were told Bubbles may need a liver shunt surgery. Although our vet does special surgeries, this was beyond their expertise. Therefore, our vet set up an appointment with Ohio State University Hospital the day after the picnic, but on Thursday Bubbles started having possible seizures. Therefore, Bubbles had to be rushed to Ohio State Vet Hospital. Leaving this little tiny puppy there was one of the hardest things I have had to do. Bubbles was admitted that evening as an emergency case, placed on IV’s and was seen the next day by the internist. An ultrasound was done that day and the liver shunt was confirmed. They felt Bubbles was too sick for surgery so they sent her home on a special diet and special medicines that needed to be given three times a day. Surprisingly, within days, we saw a totally different Bubbles. The blank stares, the crying in pain, the drooling, the possible seizures, etc were gone. On Tuesday, Cindy took Bubbles back to her home in Columbus to be dropped off on Thursday at OSU Vet Hospital for her surgery on Friday.The surgery was a success. As I am writing this, Bubbles spent Friday and Saturday in ICU. For the next few months she will have to have a special diet. Plus, she will have to return to our vet for more blood work to make sure her body is responding to the liver shunt surgery.
Sometimes the shunt is so big that the animal has to go through a second liver shunt surgery. Whoever adopts Bubbles will have to understand that she may need a second $4,000 surgery one day. This alone will make it hard to find her a home.
At the picnic, I begged people to bid high on auction items, to buy things at our sales table and to donate anything they could. In short, everything that day was going to Bubbles. Sadly, as of the day of the picnic, this rescue only had $200 in our checking account which obviously would not buy dog food for a month. When I took Bubbles to OSU, I was told her medical needs would cost between $2,500 to $3,500. After seeing the bill for her 24 hour stay and being told what the surgery would cost the day she was dropped off, we are looking more at $4,000. This amount obviously does not include her previous expenses at our regular vet or her future testings. With all this said, we are in desperate need of funds and are begging every one of you for help. No amount is too small. Every dollar counts. If you would like to donate, please send your check marked “Bucks for Bubbles”. If you would rather donate via PayPal, you can do so via our website. We want to thank you in advance for your support!!
I apologize for the email being so depressing. On the brighter side, we have rescued 856 shelties to date. Please check out our website as all the new dogs pictures and bios.
Please give all your furkids a hug and kiss from us. And please remember to send in your “Bucks for Bubbles”. We can not survive without YOU!
Pam (and Cathy)
Co-Directors
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Tags: dogs, Helping Dogs & Cats, Shelters
Posted Sunday, September 20th, 2009 in Helping Dogs & Cats, Shelters | No Comments »
Join the Friends of Alum Creek Dog Parkfor Pup-A-Palooza 2009!
June 6th
10:00 a.m. Opening ceremonies
10:00 a.m. Music by Seven Book Trilogy
11:00 a.m. Music by Agent 44
1:00 p.m. Music by Elisa Nichols
2:00 p.m. Music by Endless Recess
Look for The Recycled Retriever Booth!
Tags: Dog Parks, dogs, Finding the Recycled Retriever
Posted Saturday, May 23rd, 2009 in Bow Wow Towns!, Columbus, OH: A Bow Wow Town!, Events, Finding the Recycled Retriever, Helping Dogs & Cats | No Comments »
Animal Outreach wrote an article about The Recycled Retriever in their Winter 2009 issue of The Animal Insider.
The Recycled Retriever’s mission continues to spread as quoted in The Animal Insider… ”You don’t have to make huge sweeping changes to have a positive impact on the environment. All of us and our pets can begin by taking the first small step.”
A lot of people and pets each taking small steps will add up to big changes!
Learn More About Animal Outreach
Animal Outreach’s Mission:
The mission of Animal Outreach, Inc. is to help end pet overpopulation by encouraging responsible pet ownership; promoting spay/neuter programs; and uniting the efforts of rescue groups, animal control agencies, traditional shelters, veterinarians and other concerned individuals.
Tags: animal shelters, Media, Shelters
Posted Wednesday, January 28th, 2009 in Media, Natural & Eco-friendly Products, Shelters | No Comments »
Sunday February 8, 2009
1:00-5:00 p.m.
Park Your Paws Doggie Daycare
4366 Indianola Ave. Columbus, Ohio
Find your special valentine at the 4th annual Valentine Pet Adoption Benefit. The event will feature cats and dogs that need a good home. You’ll see many great animals from several area rescues and shelters. In addition, the event will feature several vendors offering valentine treats and pet food samples. There also will be vendors with information about doggy day care, grooming, pet waste cleanup, training and general pet care.
Don’t miss the raffle and silent auction!
For more information about Animal Outreach and the great work that they are involved in please visit their website.
Tags: dog events
Posted Sunday, January 25th, 2009 in Columbus, OH: A Bow Wow Town!, Events, Helping Dogs & Cats | No Comments »
With the ringing in of a new year comes many New Year’s resolutions. Many people will commit to diets and exercise. While others will give up a vice. This year I say forget about all the resolutions with one exception… giving back.
Giving back can take on many forms. Donations of money and time seem to be the easiest. This year consider the many volunteer opportunities at your local shelters and rescues including fostering or adopting an animal in need. If your time is limited, don’t worry, just take 10 minutes and mail a check to a deserving non-profit organization.
Giving back will make you feel good about yourself and it will truly be appreciated by the shelter or rescue that you choose.
In 2008 The Recycled Retriever blog featured several shelters and rescues. We’ll continue to do so in 2009. If you are looking for an organization to help, start by checking out our blog archive “Helping Dogs & Cats”. Make sure that you research each organization and feel comfortable with the management and care given to the animals.
Here’s to giving back in 2009! Best wishes to all.
Tags: animal shelters, Shelters
Posted Sunday, January 18th, 2009 in Helping Dogs & Cats, Shelters | No Comments »
A friend of mine was gracious enough to come over recently and cook a fantastic dinner of butternut squash tortellini with brown butter sauce. Her graciousness went beyond the meal– she arrived with a bottle of Vinum Cellars Reserve Petite Sirah wine in tow.
Knowing how much I love my dog and The Recycled Retriever, she selected the wine based on the dog pictured on the label. Since we are into reading and occasionally fawning over wine labels, we almost immediately discovered that the cellar donates a portion of the profits from this wine to their local dog shelter. Beyond the label and the philanthropy we discovered a great wine.
At The Recycled Retriever we think the charity of the vineyard is enough reason to crack open a bottle or two. Look for the Vinum Cellars Reserve Petite Sirah with the dog on the front. If you have time check out www.vinumcellars.com/vinum/index.jsp.
Posted Saturday, November 15th, 2008 in Fun Finds, Helping Dogs & Cats, San Francisco, CA: A Bow Wow Town! | No Comments »
The Recycled Retriever would like to thank everyone that came out to the Halloween Pet Parade. The event was a benefit for the Capital Area Humane Society and several hundred people came to the event. There were dogs, cats and a goat! There were some great costumes and everyone had a good time.
We were very busy at our booth and I did not manage to get many pictures of the pets in costume. However, I wanted to share the pictures that I did take. Enjoy!
Posted Wednesday, October 29th, 2008 in Bow Wow Towns!, Columbus, OH: A Bow Wow Town!, Events, Helping Dogs & Cats | No Comments »
Be a part of a great cause by joining in on the 6th annual Halloween Pet Parade, Sunday October 26th, from 1p-3p at Easton Town Center. Join us for a fun filled afternoon of dressed up dogs, cats, and even rabbits. There will also be great vendors and organizations all to support the mission of the Capital Area Humane Society. Be sure to capture your pet in full costume with a commemorative photo and don’t forget to enter your little angel or devil in the pet costume contest judged by area celebrities.
While you are there stop by The Recycled Retriever booth and visit us. We’ll have most of our products there for you to buy. You’ll even be able to order our Eco-friendly and natural pet beds to have shipped directly to your door!
Posted Monday, October 13th, 2008 in Bow Wow Towns!, Columbus, OH: A Bow Wow Town!, Events, Helping Dogs & Cats | No Comments »
