“One by One Until
There are None.”
In this issue:
- Email Mailing Issues
- Grooming Services to Benefit CPR
- Covenant Pet Care
- Adoptable Dog of the Month
- Prepare Your Dog For Fireworks
- Keep Doggie Odors to a Minimum
- The Rainbow Bridge
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Covenant Pet Care Program
What is Covenant Pet Care? When you adopted your pet from CPR, you knew that there would always be a safe place for that pet to come back to. Now, by becoming a regular contributor, CPR commits to providing a safe place for all animals in your home, not just ones adopted from Carolina Poodle Rescue.
Further, if you’ll pass this information to your friends and family members who have pets, we can offer their pets a commitment to care for them should their owner become disabled or pass away.
Here are the different levels of Patronage:
Toy patron: $25 per month provides a secured spot for one additional pet not adopted from CPR as a covered pet of Covenant Pet Care.
Miniature patron: $35 per month provides a secured spot for two additional pets* not adopted from CPR as a covered pet of Covenant Pet Care.
Standard patron: $50 per month provides a secured spot for three additional pets* not adopted from CPR as a covered pet of Covenant Pet Care.
Seniors and sanctuary patrons: $75 per month provides a secured spot for four additional pets* not adopted from CPR as a covered pet of Covenant Pet Care.
For households with over 4 pets*, additional coverage will be extended pets for an additional donation of $10 per month per covered pet.
If you wish to learn more or to sign up, please visit Covenant Pet Care on our website at:
http://www.carolinapoodlerescue.org/poodlepatrons.shtml
Adoptable Dog of the Month
Meet Doris Day
Doris Day and her friend, Nina, were one of over 30 dogs found dumped on the side of the road in Goldsboro NC. Doris has obviously had more than one litter of puppies. In fact, she needs a DD cup. Don't hold it against her though. It wasn't her fault that someone felt she was a baby making machine. She's amazingly accepting of people though and is a delight with her funny walk bounce. Doris has probably never had a chance to be in a real home. Can you give her one?
Email Mailing Issues
Prior to this point, we have been using a particular system when we email you. We have been hearing from alot of you that you have not been receiving our Newsletters. So this month, we are trying a different system. Would you take a moment and hit reply to let me know if you are receiving yours?
We are resending the information regarding our Covenant Pet Care program for those that missed it in last month’s issue. So for those that did receive it last month, please disregard the article. Everything after that is new!
Thank you,
Beth Jancse
Carolina Poodle Rescue Review Editor
Grooming Services to Benefit CPR
CPR is pleased to announce two new programs to assist you and your pet and help CPR at the same time.
Attention Greenville, Anderson and Pickens county residents -
Patty Martin of Bow-Wow-Wheels mobile grooming is 20 year veteran of the dog grooming industry. Patty has reached her pet stylist certification by completing the rigourous programs offered by the International Society of Canine Cosmetologists (ISCC). For more information on this program, visit the web page at : http://www.petstylist.com/Certification/CertificationMain.htm
Not only has Patty completed the certification program, she still attends an average of four seminars per year to improve and expand her knowledge of pet care and grooming. In addition, Patty teaches three seminars per year for the ISCC. Patty is also certified through the American Red Cross in pet first aid and as an instructor in pet first aid.
Besides her professional certifications, Patty is also a volunteer for CPR. She's offering a portion of the profits of all of her CPR referred grooms to assist Carolina Poodle Rescue.
By calling Patty to schedule an appointment for your pet's grooming, you are hiring the services of a professional who will make the grooming process a joy for your pet. Patty offers two opportunities for you to not have to drop your pet off at a salon and wait all day - one if she comes to you and one if you are able to bring your dogs to her base in Pelzer. A portion of the profits of every groom goes to benefit CPR.
In addition to donating the profits, Patty offers discount services to CPR adopted dogs. Fees for toys and minis (and other small dogs) for CPR referred pets are $45 - $55 (discounted from Patty's normal price of $68 to $75). For standard poodles the special CPR price is $85 (depending on size, trim and frequency of grooming, discounted from Patty's normal price of $140+ for standard poodles.
If you would like to have your pet groomed and help out CPR, please contact Patty at:patty@bow-wow-wheels.com or call 864 907 5940.
Patty Martin
Attention on site Dreamweaver Farms Volunteers
Want to come to the farm and volunteer but not sure what to do with your pup while you are gone? Want to save money on grooming, help CPR and volunteer at the same time? Then book your appointment with our on site groomer, Patricia Weaver, today.
Patricia only grooms CPR dogs and CPR volunteer dogs on site at the Dreamweaver Salon. An experienced groomer, Patricia has been grooming since 1989. Patty trained under certified master groomers at Petco and was certified through the Petco program.
Our salon prices for volunteers is $25 for toys, $29 for mini's and $45 for standard poodles. All dogs are done on as "as you volunteer" basis. This program is not available to the general public but only to volunteers of Carolina Poodle Rescue.
To schedule your appointment, please call Terry Howe at 864 590 0550 or Patricia at 864 279 1085
Patricia
Just A Dog
From time to time people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a dog" or, "That's a lot of money for just a dog". They don't understand the distance traveled, time spent, or costs involved for "Just a dog." Some of my proudest moments have come about with "Just a dog." Many hours have passed with my only company being "Just a dog," and not once have I felt slighted. Some of my saddest moments were brought about by "Just a dog." In those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "Just a dog" provided comfort and purpose to overcome the day.
If you, too, think its "Just a dog," you will probably understand phrases like "Just a friend," "Just a sunrise," or Just a promise." "Just a dog" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy. "Just a dog" brings out the compassion and patience that makes me a better person. Because of "Just a dog" I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future.
For me and folks like me, it's not "Just a dog." It's an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment. "Just a dog" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.
I hope that someday people can understand it's not "Just a dog." It's the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "Just a man or woman."
So the next time you hear the phrase "Just a dog," smile, because they "Just Don't Understand"
Author Unknown
Keeping Doggie Odors to a Minimum
1. Wash your dog's bedding and blankets every week. If you use a crate, wipe it out weekly. If possible, put the crate or basket in the sun for a couple of hours. Musty wet dog smells, dirty dog odors and other doggy odors penetrate bedding.
2. Wash your dog. Some dogs need to be bathed every week and others every few weeks. Use a good shampoo – one that cleanses and does not strip the skin and hair of natural oils. Be sure to rinse thoroughly, especially the feet.
3. Promptly clean all odors. If your dog vomits, has diarrhea or an accident, quickly clean up the mess. Depending on the type of flooring, accident clean up may require several steps. If on carpeting, soak up all the liquid from the accident before starting to clean the fibers. Remember to check your dog and see if it needs a “spot bath”.
4. Neutralize odors. You can use a commercially available product or a mixture of white vinegar and water. Please read the label of commercial products carefully for toxicity information.
Prepare Your Dog for Fireworks!
We are approaching that time of the year again when pets are exposed to the unpredictable loud bangs and flashes of fireworks. Pets simply don't understand what's going on and many are really scared of the whole process.
Create a safe, comfortable and quiet area for him. Ideally, this should be in a place which is furthest from the fireworks, and where he is used to resting. The room should be able to be darkened to hide the firework flashes.
He should be free to come and go to this area, taking care not to lock him in the room alone.
Some pets find the most unusual place to seek comfort. They have been known to hide under desks, in kitchen cabinets and even in the bath! Work with your pet and think about how they may be finding their chosen place secure. It may even be helpful to provide a pet crate covered with a blanket filled with comfortable bedding, favourite toys and some water.
Really take some time to think about this – from your pet's point of view - and set up the area where they are most happy.
There are several steps which can be taken on the day of the event
• Take your dog for a walk to make sure he has been to the toilet before the fireworks start.
• Feed him an hour before the event, adding some potato or white pasta to fill him up and make him sleepy
• If you can, set up some rhythmic music in the room. This can help to mask out the noise, so turn it up to a moderate level. Do, however, check that he likes it beforehand – and turn it off if he doesn't, or seems more stressed.
• When the fireworks start, take your pet to his den area and encourage him to settle there.
• Do NOT try to pat and stroke him in an attempt to sooth him if he is showing signs of stress. This simply rewards how he is behaving and teaches him that he's right to be scared. Don't let him know that you're concerned.
• If he's not settling in try to distract him with a game or an easy training session, but don't force him to play.
• You may even want to consider setting up a TV in the “safe” room and simply sitting in there with him. Normal quiet, family company may help to calm him.
During high levels of stress, pets can be very unpredictable. They also become unable to take account of their personal safety, and may well panic. Therefore, it is your responsibility to look after their safety needs. Make sure that they have no access to potentially dangerous items around the house, such as open fires or glass doors. Really take the time to do a house safety check. And if you need to take him outside – at any time when a firework may go off - make sure that he is kept safe on the lead.
Olivia Kosick
The Rainbow Bridge
Dedicated to those who have passed over
"Shawn"
Brad & Christie Cole, Lexington SC
"Bebe"
Debbie Kavanaugh, Durham NC
"Buddy"
CPR, Dreamweaver Farms SC
"DeeDee"
A wonderful Horse
CPR, Dreamweaver Farms SC
"LuciKayte"
Jim & Katie Insko, Paris KY
Maggie & Brownie Childs
I'm Paulie a puppy mill survivor and a long term resident of CPR
What am I doing here in Poodle Land?
I'm Madonna and up for adoption
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.
Beth Jancse, Editor
Carolina
Poodle Rescue
Email: cpr@carolinapoodlerescue.org
www.carolinapoodlerescue.org
For donations
mail to our business address:
10901 Reidville Rd.
Greer, SC 29651
Or Paypal: carolinapoodle.rescue@gmail.com
