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Thoroughbred Placement and Rescue, Inc

In 2008, we placed a little over 150 horses. The main goal of Thoroughbred Placement and Rescue, Inc. is to provide racing owners and trainers in the mid-atlantic region, a way to reach people who want show and riding horses. In this way, we can direct retiring racehorses into the right hands. We assist horsemen in placing their retired racehorses into good homes so they can enjoy meaningful, productive lives when their racing careers are over. These horses will avoid ending up in the slaughter pipeline and suffering an unspeakable end.

One thing that sets TPR, Inc. apart from other placement programs is that it is a vehicle for thoroughbred horsemen to take responsibility for their own retiring racehorses. What is happening is a cooperative effort on the backstretch by owners and trainers to get their horses into the best possible hands. Too many times the responsibility falls on people outside the industry, when it should be borne primarily by us, with their support.

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Dear Friend of PetSmart Charities®,

Even as you read this issue of PetsAlert, our efforts in North Dakota and Minnesota continue. Thanks to your generous support, our Emergency Relief Waggin® vehicle remains in the region providing vital resources to care for companion animals in need.

But the danger is not over. The Associated Press reports that the Sheyenne River, which feeds into the Red River, is rising. When the Red River crested last month it was just short of 41 feet above normal. The second crest is projected to reach 38 to 39 feet.

This poses a tremendous threat to residents of the area and their beloved pets. That is why PetSmart Charities has vowed to stay as long as we are needed...and to provide additional life saving resources should the situation become more serious.

No one knows what the coming days will bring. But with generous support of our emergency relief efforts, PetSmart Charities will care for the displaced pets of North Dakota and Minnesota until they can be reunited with their loving families.

And while our rescue efforts go on, we also continue to address another dire situation… but sadly, one that often doesn’t make headline news.

Homeless pet overpopulation is one of the reasons why so many homeless pets end up at animal shelters every year — and why millions of lives are lost to euthanasia.

At PetSmart Charities, we know that the most effective way to prevent this tragic loss of life is through spay/neuter programs. And over the last two years, we have launched major new spay/neuter initiatives in areas where pet overpopulation is the greatest.

I hope you will take a moment to read about these initiatives in this issue’s Focus On – and learn how PetSmart Charities is helping put an end to unnecessary euthanasia one pet at a time.

Once again, thank you for helping our efforts in North Dakota and Minnesota, and for supporting ALL of our life saving programs.
Sincerely,
Susana M. Della Maddalena
Executive Director
PetSmart Charities, Inc.

as of April 21, 2009
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Thank You for Helping Pets in North Dakota and Minnesota
Thanks to your generosity, PetSmart Charities® was able to provide assistance to pets affected by possible flooding in North Dakota and Minnesota.

But we still need your support in case the situation changes, and to strengthen us for the next time there is an urgent call for help.

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Spaying and Neutering Saves Lives
Kittens
Each year, countless puppies and kittens never get the chance to be lifelong, loving companions — simply because there aren’t enough homes for them.

Read more about how spay/neuter programs save lives!

Focus On

Spaying and Neutering Saves Lives!
Spring is a time of year when potentially millions of puppies and kittens will be born into pet homelessness – and tragically, many will never have the chance to be lifelong, loving companions.

This is part of the reason why so many homeless pets end up at animal shelters across the country every year, and why spay/neuter programs are so critical.

PetSmart Charities® is the leading funder of animal welfare programs across North America. And our support of spay/neuter programs prevents thousands of unwanted litters — and saves lives from being tragically lost to euthanasia.

Controlling homeless pet overpopulation is indeed one of the ways we can save lives. And because of this, PetSmart Charities has launched major spay/neuter initiatives in areas where homeless pet overpopulation is the greatest, including:
Los Angeles, CA — a landmark effort to build and fund eight low-cost, high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter clinics in the city and county of Los Angeles, where shelter intake is second highest in the United States. Learn more about our efforts in Los Angeles by watching a video about the PetSmart Charities® Spay Los Angeles Initiative.

Texas — opening or expanding low-cost, high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter clinics throughout Texas, where euthanasia rates reach 95% in some cities.

Across North America – in communities large and small, PetSmart Charities will provide millions of dollars of funding to spay/neuter efforts where they are needed the most.
PetSmart Charities is working tirelessly to prevent millions of lives from being tragically lost. With your gift today, we can fight homeless pet overpopulation…and work toward a day when dogs and cats don’t have to be euthanized because shelters have run out of space.

Spaying and neutering can save millions of lives from euthanasia

Every spay and neuter procedure will prevent literally thousands of pets from being born into homelessness.

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*Source: Dr. Robyn Jaynes, DVM, Director of Veterinary Services, PetSmart, Inc.

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Grants and funding update
The Grey Muzzle Organization improves the lives of old dogs who have been abandoned or left homeless by helping animal shelters, rescue groups, and sanctuaries around the country build programs for the special needs of senior dogs. In addition to the stories above, here are some of the grants and funding awards we have made in the last few months:

Financial support for a seniors-for-seniors adoption program (helping senior citizens adopt senior dogs) at Muttville in San Francisco.
Medical costs for a rescue organization in New York City, Posh Pets, that frequently takes old dogs from animal control.
Medical costs for an old Bichon Frise, who had been surrendered to a shelter by her family when it was discovered she had health problems, so that she can live in a small, in-home sanctuary in Maryland, House With a Heart.
In Texas, financial support for two excellent hospice programs run by breed rescues: Golden Retriever Rescue of North Texas and Central Texas Dachshund Rescue.
Cots and beds for the senior dogs at the largest shelter in Washington State, The Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County, so that old dogs don't have to sleep on cement floors.
Funding for Brody, a Golden/Shepherd mix, so that he can end his life happy and comfortable in a foster home provided by the St. Louis Senior Dog Project, who rescued Brody from a high-kill animal control facility, only to discover that he has an untreatable cancer. It is Grey Muzzle's goal to help dogs with even a short time left feel loved one last time.

Grey Muzzle's goal is to raise funds to continue to help these organizations and expand our assistance to new organizations. To find out how you can help, visit www.greymuzzle.org/howyouhelp. Or, donate now. And of course, another great way to help is to forward this email to a friend! Thank you for your support--we couldn't do this work without you.

Our mailing address is:

The Grey Muzzle Organization

14460 New Falls of Neuse Road

Suite 149-269

Raleigh, NC 27614

Our telephone:

(919) 529-0309

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2008-07-30

just got off the phone with another sad situation. A homeless man and his dog were living in a car until a week ago when his car broke down and left him totally stranded. The Christiansburg (VA) Baptist Church have been helping him, but now they are reaching out for additional help. Lee adores his dog, Little Bit, however, the dog is badly in need of medical care which Lee can't provide. Currently no shelter in the area can be found that accepts dogs, plus Little Bit needs medical attention.

I'm asking you all to please help us help this man and his dog. Please print the attached flyer and put up in your work place or any other place that allows postings.

All donations designated for Lee and Little Bit will go to them for veterinary care, food, and housing.

Again, thank you all for opening your hearts in this bad economic time.

Sincerely,

Carole Adams, President

The Mosby Foundation

www.themosbyfoundation.org

I'm asking you all to please help us help this man and his dog. Please print the attached flyer and put up in your work place or any other place that allows postings.

All donations designated for Lee and Little Bit will go to them for veterinary care, food, and housing.

Again, thank you all for opening your hearts in this bad economic time.

Sincerely,

Carole Adams, President

The Mosby Foundation

www.themosbyfoundation.org

I'm asking you all to please help us help this man and his dog. Please print the attached flyer and put up in your work place or any other place that allows postings.

All donations designated for Lee and Little Bit will go to them for veterinary care, food, and housing.

Again, thank you all for opening your hearts in this bad economic time.

Sincerely,

Carole Adams, President

The Mosby Foundation

www.themosbyfoundation.org

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ALERT FROM KINSHIP CIRCLE SUPPORTER / PLEASE CROSS-POST:
6/13/08: Katrina/NOLA Rescuer Dead. Her Animals Need Help!

FROM KINSHIP CIRCLE:
We are shocked and dismayed by the untimely death of devoted New Orleans
rescuer, Linda Potts. For the last 15 or more years of her life, Linda
trapped, rescued and brought hope to homeless animals. Please help Linda’s
surviving companion animals...and/or forward this to others. Kinship Circle

ALERT FROM / REPLY TO:
   Charlotte Bass, table25@bellsouth.net
    Linda Potts, longtime rescuer and resident of New Orleans' Holy Cross 9th
    ward neighborhood, was found dead in her gutted home on June 11, 2008. Linda
    volunteered for ARNO as a feeder/trapper and assisted many other New Orleans
    area rescue organizations with assistance in the field.

    Linda, age 49, lived with her pets in a FEMA trailer next to her gutted
    home. Her death was officially classified as death from 'natural causes' as
    police report that there was no evidence of foul play. There seems to be
    conflicting opinions from neighbors -- as well as suspect evidence found at
    the death scene -- but the important thing right now is to get Linda's pets
    rescued and into foster or permanent homes.

LINDA’S LEFT-BEHIND BABIES... CAN YOU FOSTER OR ADOPT?
    Currently five animals are being held at the LA/SPCA and have been
    transferred in name to ARNO's foster/adoption program. We thank the LA/SPCA
    for allowing these pets to be housed for one week at their facilities. It is
    paramount we move these pets to foster homes quickly, as LA/SPCA and ARNO
    have zero space at their respective shelters.

1. Blackie

Large...a handsome black lab who is just waiting for his next command... a
good, good dog.

2. Lucky

Small...a precious white terrier mix, who reportedly is on daily heart meds.
Scared, shaking a little, but sweet... just doesn't know what is happening.

3. Dixie or Trixie (uncertain about name)

Medium...a beautiful cream/red color, not sure of her name yet, a sweet, but
scared girl who obviously misses her Mom. Possibly a collie mix?

4. Tuffy

Large...will be the toughest to place... This old man is blind (no eyes),
and almost deaf. He is just an old, handsome pit mix. He was protective of
Linda while living in the FEMA trailer, but seems to be quite gentlemanly at
the shelter with strangers handling him. I am not sure Tuffy gets along well
with other dogs, as Linda never left him alone with the others.

5. The only cat...

...Though there was a black one whom the police saw run away... This guy is
not exactly happy, but we all know how cats can be... He looks nice and
healthy, too. I will try to find out his name.

TO FOSTER OR ADOPT ANY OF LINDA’S PETS, CONTACT ARNO:
   Charlotte Bass Lilly, ARNO
    http://www.animalrescueneworleans.org
    504-522-0222 desk & voice mail
    504-289-2777 cell (no voice mail, but text away)

    OR

    Robin Beaulieu, ARNO Shelter Director
    504-913-2328 cell & voice mail (texting is fine, too)

    These pets have been through a traumatic event, had no contact with anyone
    for at least two days, then were picked up when the police called it in.
    Please help if you can...so Linda can rest in peace...

    -   When cross-posting INCLUDE PHOTOS so people can see these sweet peas.

    -   If you’re fostering and not able, ARNO will list these pets on
        PetFinder, and we’ll help any way we can.

    -   We’re trying to find the vet who has their records, but if they need
        inoculations or health certificates we’ll gladly do this at no charge for
        anyone willing to foster or adopt.

    -   We will also neuter the males after we have a foster or permanent home.

    -   All medicals at our vets included with accepting a pet into your home.

    -   No adoption charge, but an application and vet reference are required.

    -   Rescue groups: We’ll need a copy of your adoption application, contract
        and vet reference.

    for the animals, always, Charlotte Bass Lilly

Sophia

Animal: Cat
Breed: Domestic Short Hair[Mix]
Sex: Female
Age: Young
Size: Medium
ID: 01

From: Lancaster County Animal Shelter

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Animal: Dog
Breed: Labrador Retriever, Boxer[Mix]
Sex:
Age: Baby
Size: Large
ID: Run 1

From: Lancaster County Animal Shelter