“One by One Until
There are None.”

In this issue:

1. Arizona and Our Twelve New Additions
2. Do You know Someone at Wal-Mart?
3. Adoptable Dog of the Month
4. Virtual Foster
5. The Truth About Skin & Coat

To Reach us: 864-580-0639

To mail donations:
Carolina Poodle Rescue
10901 Reidville Rd.
Greer, SC 29651
or Paypal: carolinapoodle.rescue@gmail.com

Virtual Foster email: carolinapoodle.rescue@gmail.com

Visit us on the web:

www.carolinapoodlerescue.org

www.carolinapoodle@petfinder.com

Remember to use www.goodsearch.com as your search engine. Goodsearch contributes to Carolina Poodle Rescue every time you use it!

Virtual Foster Program

You know that we adopt most of our dogs. However, there are some that are not adoptable due to medical issues and or age. We pay any charges our “sanctuary” dogs incur for as long as they live. These dogs are the ones that are in most need. Each month we will showcase dogs that are available for virtual fostering! Pick the one that touches your heart and donate whatever you can. No set fee. Anything contributed is tax deductible. The dog’s actual foster will keep you posted on his or her progress. Are you interested in helping one of these dogs? Send an email to carolinapoodle.rescue@gmail.com and let us know who you would like to help.

Arizona and Our Twelve New Additions

Meet Arizona a labradoodle. Arizona was a breeder relinquish into a shelter. We had to get this girl to Dreamweaver pronto! A lot of puppies don’t survive being born within a shelter. So thanks to some wonderful volunteers, we were able to get Arizona in on Saturday, September 9. She gave birth to 13 pups! Sadly, one was stillborn – but 12 feisty little pups! She had 1 brown, 1 white and 2 black females. And 3 white and 5 black males. What a feat! And the next feat is Arizona feeding all of those pups. Thank you to those who have contributed “milk money”. Arizona feeding all of those puppies requires serious nutrition!
If you would like to contribute to the care of these puppies, you still can. Mail any contributions to: CPR, 10901 Reidville Road, Greer, SC 29651 or Paypal: carolinapoodle.rescue@gmail.com.

Do You Know Someone At Wal-Mart?

There is a funding opportunity for shelters that is available onlythrough a Wal-Mart employee. Any one work there or know someone who does? Please contact Judy Chaet at:jchaet@... if you do.

Our Adoptable Dog of the Month

Meet Scooter
Scooter is approximately 3 years old with lots of SPUNK and Personality.
He was rescued from the Animal Shelter in Columbia South Carolina. He had lots of mats and had to be shaved down completely but his hair is growing back nicely. Scooter is in foster care in Lexington South Carolina, where he shares his home with 7 other dogs ranging in size from 71 pounds down to 4 pounds. He gets along with all of them. They play and romp in the backyard and do poodle zoomies in the house. He is a precious little fellow who also takes time to give the best HUGS and SNUGGLES in the world!!! If you are looking for a smile and laugh EVERYDAY….Scooter is your choice. He is white in color with long legs (about 11 inches high) and is a little underweight at around 7 pounds (he probably should weigh at least 10.) Scooter is a dream! He will make someone a lovely addition to their family.

Our Virtual Foster of the Month

Meet BeepBeep

Hey! My name is Beep-Beep. About 3 yrs ago a lady found me trotting down the middle of a busy road and she scooped me up and took me to a Vet who told her about my Mommie and I went to live with her. I rule the house and every heart I meet. I am the Boss of all I survey, as a matter of fact, and I fear nothing!!!

I don't remember where I came from but my Mommie say's they didn't take care of me. I had a bladder stone that weighed almost an oz. and it had to be surgically removed. Then I was spayed. Heck,I only weighed 4 lbs. then.

I'm blind and have frequent seizures and have Congestive Heart Failure. Mommie say's I'm over 13 but I'm really a puppy in disguise. I'm just happy that my Mommie and CPR took me in so I can continue on my quest to steal hearts.

Meet Princess

Hello! My name is Princess. I'm around 8 yrs old and I'm a very fat 8 lbs. My Mommie called my New Mommie one day about 2 1/2 yrs.ago just a'cryin'! She said that she, Daddy and my 19 year old sister had lost their jobs because the Plant they were employed with shut down. They live one county away, about 30 miles and it's the poorest county in the state. She said I was sick and they couldn't afford to pay for tests and would New Mommie please, come get me and make me well? Little Hurricane Charley was blowin' up the coast but New Mommie grabbed a neighbor and drove the back roads to get me. New Mommie said it was so sad because when she drove up there was a For Sale sign in the front yard of our cute little home under a huge oak tree. Said it made her feel like Repo-Man................now I've come to get ya dawg!!!! It took a whole lotta love for my family to give me up but they wanted me to have a chance for a better life. It's a lesson that has not been lost on New Mommie.
Anyhoo......I went to Florence and wet everywhere and drank a whole lot of water and New Mommie said, "This girl's got Diabetes". Monday morning I went and had tests and got started on Insulin and now I'm fine and display my best skills as a housebroken little girl.
I take 3 units of Insulin twice a day and Mommie makes sure I get it every 12 hrs. And I come to her for my shot every time and will remind her when it's time if she's a few minutes late. I am also blind because of the diabetes. I'm an exceptionally good girl and I love my pack but I don't take any foolishness off of anybody. Thanks to CPR I have a new home and a new lease on life.

Poodle Scoops

Quickie Foods for Fun Lovin’ Pups and their Parents!
I don’t know about everyone else, but once school starts back, life around “The Cassel Homestead” gets pretty hectic. Mornings start with a 5:30a.m. Alarm wake up call, and it’s off to the races, getting ready for work and taking care of all the animals, (all dogs naturally, have to take twice as long to find JUST THE RIGHT SPOT). And of course everyone who could help magically disappears, except MOM (that would be YOURS TRULY). Once home in the mid to late afternoon, go at top speed to get everything done and get in bed at a decent time to try to get at least 6 or 7 hrs. of sleep, before starting the race again. I LOVE the idea of quick and healthy snacks for all of my babies and anything that makes my life easier.

SO, HERE THEY ARE FOR YOU:

Did you know that CARROTS are not only healthy for us, but for our dogs too! YEAH! Can’t get much easier than that now can you. Yep, carrots are great snacks for the pups and they give them beta-carotene, which not only has great anticancer properties but also helps keep plaque down on the teeth. Hey, I can do carrots and do them quickly. Now, to try them and see if my pups will eat them.
For some added protein you can give the pups some low fat plain yogurt or cottage cheese, or if you have chickens, a fertile egg yolk. Chunks of Tofu are great also, and if you have one with chronic arthritis or upper respiratory problems the tofu is especially beneficial for them, and easy to digest. Brown rice, millet, and oatmeal are also good for the doggies and easy to make. Adding olive oil or flax oil to anything your dog eats is very beneficial and also helps with skin problems, inflammatory conditions, and energy levels. (For small dogs, only 1 tsp., medium dogs, 2 tsp., and large dogs 1 Tbls.) Dogs can also eat veggies – (who knew?), well, I actually had a beagle who loved tomatoes! Table Scraps – OK, here’s the lowdown on table scraps, share with your buddies- our doggies can eat them, and some of them are even “good for your dog” but be careful, …….(Ssssshhhhhhh, you might cut into the dog food sales). OK, here’s the list of GOOD table scraps:

1. Veggies, carrots, anything in the broccoli family, and leafy greens, (cooked veggies are OK), raw is best, but should be shaved, grated, mashed, or aged…. You can puree them in the blender then let them sit a day or 2 before feeding.

2. Fruit, bananas are usually a winner as far as dogs taste, but you can try different kinds of fruits also.

3. Pasta (as long as your dog doesn’t have a wheat allergy) is OK, no spices or tomato sauce.

4. A bit of olive oil is good for the skin.

5. Well-cooked rice (long grain), not instant.

6. Baked or boiled potatoes

Now remember, don’t add spices and sauces for your pups, NOT HEALTHY!
Have fun feeding your fun lovin’ guys and gals! And remember DOGS like aged food, so you can leave leftovers in a container on the counter for a day or 2 and they will probably like them even better!
Lovin’ those curly pups,
Barbara

Annette Clark Hiott and Christina Clark are Carolina Poodle Rescue Board members and they have their own line of shampoos and conditioners called Groomer’s Secret. They have done years of research to formulate all natural products to prevent skin and coat problems in dogs. It is our mission to educate the pet owner and in turn promote healthy skin and coat through the use of all natural products designed for prevention and to meet the needs of those with skin allergies. They also have their own grooming salon. If you wish to visit them online, their website is:

www.groomerssecret.com

How can you help poodles in need?

We are always looking for dedicated volunteers!

We need people to help check references, do telephone interviews & become adoption counselors, foster dogs in their home, help with newsletter, computer entry and fund-raising stuff, or go to the farm to play with poodles and help out with poodle chores! Just drop me a line at tabell@mailer.fsu.edu

Terry Abell, Vol. Coordinator

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The Truth About Skin and Coat
By Annette Clark Hiott

Part One

One of the most common calls made to any animal hospital in America goes something like this: “Doctor, I’ve got to get this dog in right away. He’s driving us nuts. All he does is itch and scratch, bite and lick and he’s keeping us up all night!” My thought is that if the pet’s caretakers are being driven “nuts” by the dog’s scratching and licking, how awful must the poor dog feel? In reality there is a wide spectrum of causes and severity of skin and coat problems with dogs. Some dogs can spend hours romping through fields, digging holes, and rolling in the grass and still have no after-effects at all. Others, kept indoors and fed an excellent diet, may have severe skin disorders. Keeping in mind that there are entire textbooks written about these categories, you might understand why veterinarians often take a deep breath before entering the exam room wherein awaits a patient with a skin problem.

Environmental Dermatitis - . Many dogs are very sensitive to simple lawn grasses. Household irritants, such as carpet deodorants, dyes, laundry detergents, can also cause problems for some dogs. The licking and chewing of these irate areas can cause Moist Eczema, often called a "Hot Spot". These skin lesions often occur as a result of moisture on the skin surface from licking, rain, pond or lake water. Especially in dense coated dogs or dogs where there is an accumulation of mats or shedding hair, moisture on the skin may remain long enough to allow superficial bacteria to reproduce (sort of like an organic soup!) and create an infection. Some cases of Moist Eczema will spread very rapidly and require rather aggressive therapy to correct.

Nutritional Dermatitis - Correction of these cases can be easily corrected. Beware of the “Complete and Balanced” statement on pet food labels. Unfortunately, many dogs and cats live their entire lives in less than optimum health because their caretaker feeds the least expensive food they can find and feel secure in doing so because of that “Complete and Balanced” statement. I have seen hundreds of dogs whose lives changed dramatically, and where the pet’s caretakers were shocked and surprised at the remarkable difference in their pets, by the simple act of providing the pet with a high quality, meat-based diet. Without proper nourishment a dog’s entire body, not just its skin and coat, will be continuously in a state of stress. High quality, (more expensive!) meat-based dog foods seldom, if ever, create skin and coat problems. If you feed dry commercial dog food, be certain that the first ingredient listed is meat such as poultry, lamb or fish. Avoid fillers such as corn meal. Remember your first ingredients listed are the most important. Ingredients are listed in order of quantity. Will supplements help? Absolutely! But if the diet is a high quality, meat-based brand, the need for supplements is much less critical. It has been my experience that supplements such as Omega Fatty Acids, and Vitamin supplements may even show positive benefits in a dog eating a high quality diet. Many types of dermatological problems are avoided if the dog is consuming an optimum diet.
See part two next month for more skin problems.

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
Kennel Telephone 864-489-0291
Email: carolinapoodle.rescue@gmail.com
www.carolinapoodlerescue.org
www.carolinapoodle.petfinder.com

For donations mail to:
10901 Reidville Rd.
Greer, SC 29651

Or PayPal: carolinapoodle.rescue@gmail.com