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2018
Auction for A Kaws
by
Jennifer Reel
 February
3, 2018 was a night to remember. The Embassy Suites by
Hilton Greenville Golf Resort & Conference Center was
transformed into a formal affair, welcoming animal lovers
from across the area. From chickens to orphaned racoons
and paralyzed baby goats, attendees at the annual Auction
For A Kaws were greeted by a variety of animals in need,
demonstrating that rescue has no bounds. Luna Ezzell,
groomed to her finest, had people lining up throughout the
evening to meet and get photos with her.
Auction For A Kaws is an annual fundraiser dedicated to
raising funds for local rescues. Bachelors and
Bachelorettes are selected in advance to walk a runway
with a goal of raising money for the nonprofit rescue of
their choice. This year's event featured a variety of
entertainment opportunities from guests--a live band, four
comedians, and a wrap-up dance party kept guests
entertained throughout the evening. A silent auction, live
bidding on the Bachelors and Bachelorettes, and a live
auction complete with professional auctioneers all helped
raised additional money to support the designated rescues.
 For
the second year in a row, the Dogfather, Wayne Ezzell,
rocked the runway on behalf of Carolina Poodle Rescue.
Wayne walked the runway in a dapper tuxedo, joined
frequently by Luna. Armed with yellow and pink roses for
lucky guests nearby, Wayne was an absolute crowd pleaser.
Priot to the event, each Bachelor or Bachelorette is
required to fundraise. And, boy, did CPR supporters and
donors step up to the plate! Wayne set the record for the
evening, raising $6,000 in advance. In addition to the
monies Wayne raised, proceeds from the event will be
divided among the pre-selected rescues. It typically takes
a few months for final tallies and contributions to be
announced; we'll be sure to update everyone once we have a
final number.
February 3rd was a fabulous evening. Friends that are
family coming together to support animal rescue and
Carolina Poodle Rescue, the opportunity to get dressed up,
and money raised to support Carolina Poodle Rescue and
Dreamweaver Farms. What more could you ask for?
Feature Pet of the Month
Meet Wayne!
 Wayne
is a mix of Chihuahua and Daschund called a Chiweenie! At
only one year old, he's still very much a puppy and is
looking for a home where people have the time to spend
with him. He's smart and full of confidence and, like most
Chihuahuas, ready to lay his heart at the feet of the
right person.
Wayne would do best as an only dog. He does okay with
other small dogs in his foster home but when a larger dog
comes around, Wayne thinks that he needs to tell them who
is boss. He has a big personality for a little guy. He is
eager to be out in the world seeing things and having
adventures. He loves attention from people!
Before coming to CPR, Wayne was found as a stray in NC and
taken to a local shelter. When a CPR intake coordinator
was at the shelter picking up a poodle, the technician
asked if we would take Wayne too. He was only a couple of
hours from being euthanized and the technician felt that
he had a lot of potential. How could CPR say no when Wayne
shares the same name of one of our founders, Wayne Ezzell?
This spirited little guy came to the farm until he can
find his perfect home.
Wayne would love an active home with someone to help him
put his energy to good use. He is playful, funny, and very
affectionate.
As the featured adoptable for the next month,
Wayne's adoption fee is discounted by 10%. He will also
come with 6 months of both heart worm preventative and
flea and tick preventative.
If Wayne sounds like a good match for your home, please
visit our adoption
application page.
SOS
Feature - Ace
 If
you haven't had the opportunity to meet Ace, you are
missing out! He is CPR's ambassador extraordinaire
at events around the Raleigh, NC area. From the
PetSmart info table to our monthly MACKenzie
adoption events, Ace meets every guest with the
biggest smile and affectionate snuggles. We know
when he hops out of the car that our event can get
started!
Ace came to Carolina Poodle Rescue in mid-2016 as an
owner surrender. We quickly realized that he would
become one of our cataract kids. In mid-2017, Ace
moved into a loving foster home in Raleigh. There,
he has loved playing with his foster brothers and
sisters of all sizes. From 1 lb puppies to 40-pound
small standards, Ace takes all the visitors through
his foster home in stride and is a laid-back kind of
guy. He has even been known to ride around on a
transport or two. Helping save lives is important
business and Ace takes his job seriously!
In January, Ace had his cataract surgery. His retina
was too damaged to correct vision in his left eye,
but the surgery on his right has made all the
difference in the world. Though tentative at first
after surgery, the gift of sight has given this
sweet 15-year-old baby a new leash on life! Today,
Ace confidently walks around his back yard away from
his foster mom and dad, is doing stairs, and has
even begun running and playing some. It is a
transformation that inspires and delights everyone
that has been a part of his journey, none more than
his foster family.
Ace is new to our SOS program as of January 2018.
This beautiful, gentle, happy boy would love to have
your support. And the best part - he literally gives
smiles when he sees you! If you are interested in
sponsoring or adopting Ace, please check out the
Sanctuary page on the Carolina Poodle Rescue
website. Or reach out to our team at
cprsosdogs@carolinapoodlerescue.org. We would love
to tell you more!
XOXO,
Your SOS Team
CPR on YouTube!
Want to get to know CPR better? Wish you could see our adoptable
dogs in action? Check
out our YouTube channel! We regularly upload videos
featuring adoptable dogs plus other fun content as time allows.
But don't just keep these videos to yourself - make sure to share
them with other dog loving families and friends. More and more of
our dogs are finding their forever homes thanks to the power of
social media. One by one until there are none!
Please Stay in Touch
If you have moved
or plan to move in the near feature, please drop a line to
CPR and let us know! We don't want to lose touch. Just send
an email with your new mailing address and/or email address
to accounting@carolinapoodlerescue.org.
We always love hearing from the CPR community!
And if you have a story about your CPR
dog (or cat), we'd love for you to share it--happy
homecomings, travel adventures, training achievements, or
simply a story that you'd like to share about your CPR family
member. Please send it to newsletter@carolinapoodlerescue.org.
The Rainbow Bridge
Dedicated
to those who have passed over.
"Beau"
Kim
Mathis Ray,
Newton NC
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"Buddy"
Idette
and
Rob Durbin,
Charleston, SC
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"Elvis"
Lisa
Higgins and
Darren Woods,
Winston-Salem,
NC |
"Jaxson"
Dennis
Seavers and
Rudy
Ruiz-Seavers,
Raleigh NC |
"Scooby"
Sandy Morehouse, Sneads Ferry NC |
"Yana"
Nina
Moreno,
Columbia SC |
"Zara"
Michelle
Brito and
Cameron
Parsons,
Bradenton FL |
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If you would like to have your dog (or another animal)
remembered in the Rainbow Bridge section of the Carolina
Poodle Rescue newsletter, please send your pet's name, the
names of the pet's family you would like included, and a photo
of your dog to newsletter@carolinapoodlerescue.org.
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