January 2010 

Finding Pets Fur-Ever Homes www.7bellssanctuary.petfinder.com

Bridge Kids began with Lacy leaving Elizabeth & Patrick to mourn. Then Penney, Bodie & Spanky left Bobbie in deep mourning, so many all at once. Sympathy to Katrina on the passing of Winston, to Ruth on the passing of Miss Pepper, to Bob & Robin on the passing of Sadie, to Josie on the passing of Pugly. Pet Bereavement Counselor contact is Michelle at mzcgrief@yahoo.com  if you need to talk with someone who understands your grief. 

Adoptions began with Rafferty, the first under the "Pay it Forward." $25 of his adoption fee was requested in canned goods or non-perishable human food items for the Cole Camp Food Pantry. "Pay it Forward" began with our Dec. 1, 2009 adoptions. Judy V placed Trampas in his fur-ever home. Part of his adoption fee went toward the Christmas dinner & gifts of a local family selected by the school including their pets adopted by Judy V, Beth & Misty. Dorothy notified us that Walter was placed with a family they knew, previous experience with black labradors. Last but not least Judy V placed George in his fur-ever home. His adopters brought a human food donation in addition to the adoption fee. Another local family with pets in the Montrose area will benefit from their kindness.

 Cole Camp/Lincoln pound started the month with Sidney who was neutered, fully vaccinated using Pennies for Pooches. An adopter did not come forth. He was transferred to Sedalia, Mid-Missouri Humane Society where he was picked up by another rescue. Holly, a stray from Lincoln, was also impounded at Cole Camp, transported to Sedalia, was picked up by another rescue. The Lincoln Councilwoman monitored her spay to be in compliance with the Dept. of Ag. regulations. Kris Kringle was whisked away from the Cole Camp pound on Christmas Eve, Santa Paws & his dog sled. http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=15343532  Department of Agriculture did an inspection & Ruth, city clerk, notified us paperwork & facility passed with flying colors.

 Upcoming Events will be rather slow with participation by us as winter comes to the Valley of 7 Bells and we go into hibernation mode. We have paperwork to tend to in order to renew our license & do the appropriate State & Federal forms.

 What we did this month - Stover Night Time Parade, 7 Bells Sanctuary wagon in lights, over 40 entries in the parade. Lincoln Parade had almost 50 entries including HogDog with his collar wrapped in silver tinsel. We were behind the "Birds" of Lincoln which included Lil Sammy. Judy V & Kevin joined with Sherman riding in the 7 Bells Sanctuary wagon, Kevin driving the 7 Bells Sanctuary vehicle. Several of the BTs were walking. Brenda with Beluga her cart dog in harness joined us. A doggone good time was had by all in spite of the cold. We then met at the Lincoln school for chili & hot dogs, a fund raiser for the local 4H.

 Judy V, Beth & Misty have succeeded in getting Montrose to pass an ordinance to allow for the trap/spay/neuter release of feral cats. The gals will help the City apply for grants to accomplish their goals.

 The Inspector for the Department of Agriculture did our inspection on Dec. 17th. Jason, Angel, Gigi put their best paws forward. Lil Hans was on his very best behavior! After barking their initial greeting all the fur-kids went to their soft beds, pillows, allowed him to go over our paperwork in peace. Happy Dancing in the Valley of 7 Bells as our license will be renewed, we are in compliance.

 Petfinder.com has partnered up with Pet First, insurance for your newly adopted pet. http://www.petfirsthealthcare.com/petfinder/ The family of Gibbs is mighty glad they have pet insurance.

 Petco.com should be one shopping trip you don't want to miss. By signing up for Think Adoption First you will receive immediate savings on your initial purchase - 50% savings on dog and cat food and 10% off your entire purchase. Monthly emails with up to 25% savings in valuable coupon offers and customized care tips for your new pet Take proof of adoption with you on your next trip to PETCO and ask an associate for a Think Adoption First brochure with coupons. If you're not already a member of P.A.L.S., their FREE savings club, sign up at Checkout. Upon redemption of your first special Think Adoption First offers, you'll be sent an email or postcard allowing you to opt in to a full year of savings with the Think Adoption First program. Once you join, you'll receive an email each month with exclusive savings and targeted pet care tips for your new pal. Sign up at PETCO and start saving today.

 Wish List - We have volunteers making dog pillows, dog beds, pet tote bags, collar covers, pet jackets. If you have any fabric, notions or jeans lying about that need a home, please think of our crafting ladies. You may drop them at Rosebud Gifts & Fabric or mail them to 26152 Donkey Ln., Cole Camp MO 65325-2256.

 We end another year grateful for those that have helped us on this journey of saving seniors and special needs fur-kids, taking in a few young & healthy fur-kids to help us provide maintenance for those that take such a long time to find a fur-ever home. We provide sanctuary for those waiting patiently. We have wonderful veterinarians, adopters, fosters, volunteers, donors, a wonderful community of rescue folks as well as our own town folks. We could not do this work without each and every one of them! TEAMwork! Together Everyone Achieves Much!

 And last, but not least, a very special prayer for our heroes here and in a far away land keeping us safe and free. In the words of a very dear friend "We also have peace officers, firefighters and EMTs serving, men and women in uniform as well. Some are in difficult and dangerous situations/positions. They risk their lives for us. I pray for them and give thanks for their service as well. Our freedoms have never been free. They have been dearly paid for." May our Lord wrap His Bubble of Protection about those that serve & those that wait patiently for their return.