Nov. 1, 2004

Thanksgiving just around the corner, and this newsletter is to give THANKS for the wonderful blessings that we have experienced during our short time in rescue.

We must start by thanking our rescue veterinarian, Dr. Don Anstaett, of Warsaw Veterinary Clinic, for the tireless work he does on behalf of our senior dogs. He does his utmost to make sure the dogs are healthy so that they may visit care centers. Without his care and kindness, this life-saving work and visitation program would not be possible. Thanks also to his office staff of Carol & Karen, and the other technicians that work with him. We also thank Dr. Don Heimsoth of Cole Camp for his help with the Cole Camp City Pound dogs. Recently, Dr. Kendal Johnson of Windsor, Henry County, and Chris, his office manager, began helping the Windsor City Animal Control dogs after consulting with Dr. Anstaett. We also thank Dr. Cheryl Albin for helping with the Sedalia Mid-Mo Humane Society dogs. We are extremely grateful for Dr. Jane Waller and Dr. Pam Deutsch for helping with second opinions when needed. Cooperation and teamwork make this all happen for the lives of those homeless and abandoned animals, no matter where the animals are located.

We must also give thanks to those folks that adopted senior pets over the past few months. Because of them, pets were saved from Death Row. Many shelters do not have the funds and time to devote to the ill, old and injured. October adoptions were Bijou, Cali, Oscar, Simon, and Tigger Murphy.

A huge THANKS to PETFINDER for without them our web site would not be possible. We also give thanks to Art Heimsoth for computer lessons. You may visit Cole Camp by viewing www.colecampmo.com , thanks to the tireless work of Art, the WebMaster.

A BIG round of THANKS to Audra of Maple Street Cafe & Bakery and Marla of Rosebud's Gifts & Fabrics, both located in beautiful downtown Cole Camp, for helping raise funds for dogs needing surgery and medicine.They literally saved Bijou from Death Row by raising the funds for his extensive surgery. We also thank the many wonderful people who sent donations, fostered dogs for a short period of time, helped with pet food, pet items, doggy day care, flyers, took pictures, & made phone calls to help the lost/found be reunited. Together Everyone Achieves Much!

Lil Otto owes his very life to the care of Whitney & Lance, then Marti and her three grandchildren. Lil Otto has brought such joy to the residents of our Good Samaritan Care Center and to the Community Retirement Village where he is being fostered by Marti.

November is Adopt-A-Senior Pet month sponsored by Petfinder. Please think of a senior pet if you are planning to adopt. May you find time to pause and give thanks for the personal blessings in your life. God bless you each and every one!