June 2008 

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 We offer sympathy to Nikki on the passing of Dim Sum & Siki, Bobbie on the passing of Rosebud. The pups Mickey & Lil Larry became Angel Pups. Judy V took in Esposita from a breeder with the belief her last litter of pups had been weaned. She was in such poor shape the vet could not spay her. What the vet & Judy V thought was a cancerous mass turned out to be puppies. She delivered 5 pups & 2 have passed. Poor nutrition for mom resulted in a very poor start for these fragile lives.

 Foster Care finds Ringo doing well in Fur-Ever Foster Care with Colleen. Jolly, Abednego, PeggySue are with Susan. Alyssa is with Gerry & Art. Jessie, ChicoMan, Moses, LindaRose, Brigitte, Maggie, Dixie, Teto, Vego, Tristain, Esposita & pups, Ms. Effie, Lil Art, & Trish are with Judy V. Randy, Suzannah, & Chico are with Barbara. Cinderella, SnowWhite, Mojo, Muffin, TeddyBear, BabyCakes, Lazarus & Cher are with Paula & Alesha, Shadrach & Meshack are with Jennifer. CocoaPuff is with Trina We still need more foster homes as we must say "No!" to many fur-kids at risk.

 Good Samaritan Care Center visit was done by Meranda during National Nursing Home Week, pet visitor representative. She is so small, so well behaved. She was held by many of the residents, some staff & visitors. She cuddled, dozed off in arms. The residents need the warmth of a touch, a tiny one to hold. Many memories come flooding back to the residents as they tell of pets they used to have.

 Adoptions were Halo, Schatze, Lil Sammy, Olaf, Cirri, Winki, Dumplin, Fritz, Meranda & Misty, Deera, Hopalong Cassidy "Hoppy" (handled by Susan), Cory (handled by Judy V), Mojo (handled by Paula).

 Cole Camp black lab pound dog Lily was taken to Sedalia Mid-Missouri Humane Society after her spay/Rabies were done. We learned later that she had been put down due to becoming ill. The beagle youngster named Bingo & the cairn terrier named Tater were adopted locally after they were altered.

 We had two large vet days this month. One trip due to new arrivals & full vet work needed. The other trip was for those that needed dentals, updated vaccinations, Senior CBC/Thyroid panels & one microchip. Dental hygiene is so important to keep kidneys, heart, lungs functioning. For those that have been here quite some time they need follow-up vet work.

 May 10 was our Cole Camp 6th Annual Maifest. Included was the 1st Pet Fashion Show, Pet Talent Show, Pet Games, a time for children to celebrate. What a great way for the young & young at heart to enjoy a day with their pets. We had a lovely turnout in spite of wind, cold, intermittent showers. Marti & Barb did their usual fine job at the "Meet & Greet" table on the Rosebud Gifts & Fabric porch. Judy V & hubby brought several of their fur-kids. Kim & hubby with BassetsRus brought their bassets & set up a lovely table with articles to help the Cole Camp Pound "Pennies for Pooches" project. Trina & son & Gwen & son brought their agility course items & several of the pets tried that out. Water relay was a hoot with young & young at heart & their pooches. Most colorful on the parade was Paula's food coloring on Cinderella & SnowWhite, decorated as colorful as a garden of flowers. Polly's Precious Paws does a great job keeping our fur-kids looking nice.

 June 7 will be the City Wide garage sale, car/motorcycle show, bar-b-q contest. June 14 will be the 17th annual Saengerfest (Singers Festival) a festival of German music & song. Spend your vacation in our town & pets are welcomed & encouraged. Some of our pets & volunteers may be on the lawn at Rosebud Gifts & Fabric weather permitting.

 We are so grateful when we receive those gently used items. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Please continue to think of us & our little Cole Camp/Lincoln pound before throwing anything away.

 Saving your pennies? Please bring them to Rosebud Gifts & Fabric, Cole Camp Pharmacy, Maxwell's Woodcarving, or The Gilded Lily. Those businesses are raising "Pennies for Pooches" to help make life better for the Cole Camp pound dogs. The goal is for every pound dog to be spayed/neutered prior to transfer to another rescue/shelter. Adopted pound dogs to individuals are altered PRIOR to placement in their new home.

 With rising gas/fuel prices it's a great time for adopters or pet lovers to come to town, spend the entire day, shop at many of our pet friendly establishments. Rosebud Gifts & Fabric, Maple St. Cafe, Maxwell's Woodcarving, Gilded Lily, Buzzard Roost, Handel Haus, Prairie Mercantile will have discount cards added to adoption packets beginning the month of June. Any Red Hat Society members reading this? Prairie Mercantile has the neatest selection of red & purple coffee makers & toasters, & they are wheelchair accessible!

 We give thanks to each of you who so generously give of your time & talents to help these fur-kids as they wait patiently for their fur-ever homes. Rescue life is good, yet a fur-ever home is best. We could not do this work without your continued support. God bless you each & every one.

 And last, but not least, a very special prayer for those in uniform keeping us safe & free. May our Lord wrap His Bubble of Protection about them & those that wait patiently for their return.

Judy 7 Bells