“One by One Until
There are None.”
In this issue:
- Tami and Beautiful
- Be Prepared with a Disaster Plan
- The Rainbow Bridge
Julia's Fund
We have a fund in Memory of Julia. The goal is to have a house built on the Dreamweaver Farms property. We will call it "Julia's House". This will be a house where our volunteers or adopters will be able to stay overnight. Our volunteers tend to come from long distances and while the RV has helped out, the Julia House will be perfect for this need.
Julia's Fund is at $810 at this time.
Tami and Beautiful
Tami is Carolina Poodle Rescue's own helper! She and a few other of our Volunteers are part of - if it weren't for them - UTN (Upstate Neuterthon). UTN is a branch of Carolina Poodle Rescue dedicated to make sure that those that need to have their cat (s) altered have a low-cost option. Soon we will have alot more detail and pictures of what UTN is all about. But for now, here is one story:
It was a simple plan. Tami and I were to show up at Gaffney Animal Hospital, 7:30am Saturday. No one needed to be there to even open the doors - we could do check-in and transport from the back of our vehicles. I would do paperwork, Tami would ID the cats still in the crates and move them from the client's car to hers. Smooth as silk...
Then Beautiful arrived.
Mrs. P - a frequent client and friend of Neuter Team - brought 3 cats. One was a white spotted cat named Beautiful. I was finishing up paperwork, and Tami went to get crates from Mrs. P to her car... I heard a commotion, turned around just in time to see Beautiful break open the crate door and fly out like a bird. SPLAT! onto the ground and then darted under a truck trailer.
Mrs. P was very stressed and fretful, which concerned me since she is well into her 80's I am guessing, tiny and seemingly frail. Tami took off one direction, and I headed toward Hwy. 29 to scare Beautiful away from there.
Long story short, we spent the
next 1/2 hour or so watching Beautiful dart across the highway (then Mrs.
P REALLY is stressed!), and pop up in one backyard, then the next,
and the next... Soon we were a good bit away from the Gaffney Animal Hospital.
Mrs. P was teetering around in the highway - I steered her back to GAH
and we got our cars to drive back to where Beautiful and Tami were...
I pulled up and got a carrier.
Tami had Beautiful somewhat cornered where he might go into the crate.
She was laying on her belly, talking to him and petting him (yes, hands
on
him). She softly said, "Jane if you can set the carrier down over
here, he will probably go in it..." As gently and quickly as I could,
I set the carrier down.
And Beautiful went nutso.
He spat and hissed and scratched
and bit... at this point, he'd gotten Tami but she held on. He tried to
run, she grabbed his back leg, then his tail, and he'd turn back and bite-bite-bite,
scratch-scratch-scratch... Tami could have let go, which would have been
perfectly fine and understandable, but after the first couple, I have
a
feeling in her mind it was ON and Beautiful was NOT leaving without a
fight.
And a fight he got!
It happened so fast, but seemed
eternal. I tried catching him with the crate while she and he flailed
around but as you know cats are VERY crafty and elusive. Bite-bite-bite...
Poor Tami is half moaning half crying as Beautiful keeps on and on...
Finally, I could not stand it and was planning to end it once and for
all. I grabbed Beautiful by the scruff of the neck as hard as I could
and tried to shove him in that crate. He BIT and I felt those needles
penetrate the meat of my forearm which ticked me off - so I tried again
and got a nasty scratch. My body/reflexes said NO MORE STICKING HANDS
IN THAT! But Tami held on...
FINALLY among flying hands, teeth and feet he was IN THE CRATE!!!! Closed it up and HAD BEAUTIFUL! Tami's all bloody, Beautiful is bloody, I'm bloody... And Mrs. P says, "Aw,let me take him home he's upset..."
Tami said "OOOOH NO! Beautiful is going with ME!"
I had to sit a second in the grass and collect my bearings. My world was spinning... So Tami, all beat up and bloody, hops up and starts walking back... I jump up and say "Get in my car!"
She's worried she'll mess it up being all dirty and bloody! I don't care, GET IN! So she did...
We go back to GAH, and thankfully the vet staff was there by then and opened the door (an hour and a half later almost). She went in to wash and clean up, and I finished the paperwork and went in. Mrs. P must have been in shock, because she was just calmly chit-chatting while I stood there bleeding and swallowing hard to avoid throwing up.
Finally we're ready to go, Tami followed me back on the interstate speeding so we could get back and get her to an urgent care... She acted like she didn't want to go, I was really nervous she might not go so we headed over together to ER at Regional.
We walk in, and what does Tami say? She points to me and says, "She was bitten by a cat and needs to be looked at..." I'm like "Hello, girl! She's torn to pieces, I probably shouldn't even be here for my measly bite compared to her!" They wanted both of us to get checked out. I was thinking "Why me? Sure, this hurts but it's not a big deal..."
Apparently, cat bites of any size/frequency ARE a big deal as most of you know. The doctor said he had a woman who came in too late and lost a finger over a small bite on her knuckle - if she had come right in it probably would not have gotten infected. So I was glad we went!
After slathering on antibiotic cream (ouch) and bandaging, some meds and an Rx, I was set. Tami had not finished but was getting great care from 2 or 3 nurses and a great doctor. She realized she lost her glasses in the hoopla... I hope she found them but I have a feeling they're embedded on Hwy. 29 in Gaffney...
So there you go. The drama.
Jane
Look out for the next Newsletter. The next edition will be delayed in getting out - we want to have both our Spring Fling and the Fix that Roof! pictures and updates!
We met our goal and beyond!! Thank you to all of your for your contributions!! We wouldn't be able to do it without you.
The Harry Potter Fund
CPR has created a fund called the"Harry
P Wood Memorial Emergency Veterinary Care Fund" in honor of the standard
poodle known as Harry Potter and owned by Kelli Wood.
The purpose of the fund is to provide no interest loans to adopters in
the case of extraordinary vet bills incurred in emergency situations for
their adopted pet. For example, let's say that someone adopts from us
and years down the road the dog has to have some kind medical treatment
which they might not be able to afford. If the adopter lets us know and
after we verify the information, we can loan to them at no interest from
this fund. That way we won't have to pull from our everyday expenses.|
If you would like to donate to this fund, please see the bottom of the newsletter for donation information.
Total adoptions: 822
Be Prepared with a Disaster Plan
by Gwen Gambill
Different disasters require different responses.
Regardless, you may have to evacuate your home. If you must evacuate,
the most important thing you can do to protect your pets is to evacuate
them, too. Leaving pets behind, even if you try to create a safe place
for them, is likely to result in their injury, loss, or worse.
1. Have a Safe Place to Take Your Pets
Only service animals are allowed in Red Cross shelters. It may be difficult,
if not impossible, to find shelter for your animals in the midst of a
disaster, so make a plan. Do not wait until disaster strikes to do your
research. Contact hotels and motels outside your area to check policies
on accepting pets and restrictions on number, size, and species. Ask if
"no pet" policies could be waived in an emergency. Keep a list
of "pet friendly" places, including phone numbers, with other
disaster information and supplies. If you have notice of an impending
disaster, call ahead for reservations. Ask friends, relatives, or others
outside the affected area if could shelter your animals. Prepare a list
of boarding facilities and veterinarians who could shelter animals in
an emergency; include 24-hour phone numbers. Ask local animal shelters
if they provide emergency shelter or foster care for pets in a disaster.
Animal shelters may be overburdened caring for the animals they already
have as well as those displaced by a disaster, so this should be your
last resort.
2. Assemble a Portable Pet Disaster Supplies Kit. Whether you are away
from home for a day or a week, you'll need essential supplies. Keep items
in an accessible place and store them in sturdy containers that can be
carried easily (duffle bags, covered trash containers, etc.). Your pet
disaster supplies kit should include:
* Medications and medical records (stored in a waterproof container) and
a first aid kit.
* Sturdy leashes, harnesses, and/or carriers to transport pets safely
and prohibit escape.
* Current photos of your pets in case they get lost. Write the microchip
number and the company's phone number on the back of the photo.
* Food, potable water, bowls, cat litter/pan, and can opener.
* Information on feeding schedules, medical conditions, behavior problems,
and the name and number of your veterinarian in case you have to foster
or board your pets.
* Pet beds and toys, if easily transportable.
3. Know What to Do As a Disaster Approaches
Often, warnings are issued hours, even days, in advance. At the first
hint of disaster, act to protect your pet.
* Call ahead to confirm emergency shelter arrangements for you and your
pets.
* Ensure your pet disaster supplies are ready to take at a moment's notice.
* Bring all pets into the house so that you won't have to search for them
if you have to leave in a hurry.
* Make sure all dogs and cats are wearing collars and securely fastened,
up-to-date identification. Attach the phone number and address of your
temporary shelter, if you know it, or of a friend or relative outside
the disaster area. You can buy temporary tags or put adhesive tape on
the back of your pet's ID tag, adding information with an indelible pen.
You may not be home when the evacuation order comes. Find out if a trusted
neighbor would be willing to take your pets and meet you at a prearranged
location. This person should be comfortable with your pets, know where
your animals are likely to be, know where your pet disaster supplies kit
is kept, and have a key to your home. If you use a pet sitting service,
they may be available to help, but discuss the possibility well in advance.
Disasters & Animal Safety Source: http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/beprepared/animalsafety.html
We Are A Flint River Ranch Distributor
If you would like to order Flint River Ranch for your dog or cat, please go to http://www.frrco.com/122152. For existing customers that haven't ordered with us, you will need to contact FRR to get them to change distributors if you want us to get credit. For new customers, you can just order and it will set you up as our customer!
For more information, email us at:
carolinapoodle.rescue@gmail.com
The Rainbow Bridge
Dedicated to those who have passed over
"Darla"
Carolina Poodle Rescue, Dreamweaver Farms, SC
"Driving Miss Daisy"
Carolina Poodle Rescue, Dreamweaver Farms, SC
McGee
Gabriel
Beauregard
Our Mission
To rescue, rehabilitate, offer permanent sanctuary and, when appropriate, rehome needy poodles and small dogs.
To encourage the human-animal bond by promoting activities that serve to bring animals and their people closer together
To support the efforts of those in the animal rescue community seeking to end euthanasia as a means of population control.
Carolina
Poodle Rescue
Email: carolinapoodle.rescue@gmail.com
www.carolinapoodlerescue.org
www.carolinapoodle.petfinder.com
For donations
mail to our business address:
10901 Reidville Rd.
Greer, SC 29651
Or Paypal: carolinapoodle.rescue@gmail.com
