September 2005 

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We begin this month by keeping those fur-children and their guardians in the path of Hurricane Katrina in our prayers.

We offer sympathy to JoAnne, on the loss of Rhapsody and Sue on the loss of Daphne. Sadly, we took Peanut to Doc Anstaett as her body began shutting down and there was nothing more to be done for her. Marti held her tenderly to and from Doc's. She was buried in her favorite little red blanket. They have now gone ahead to wait at the Rainbow Bridge.

Visits to the Good Samaritan Care Center were made by Sassy Garda, NKA Shaylee, Haley, and Lil Hans. Lil Hans was a huge hit. Several residents took turns holding him, petting him, then another would say "I want to hold him now" and he got passed from lap to lap. Staff told us more of the local residents in town are taking their pets to visit. One brings her two poodles in a stroller! Another takes her morning walk with her pet through the hallways.

Adoptions for the month were June Bug (joining Cindy who was previously adopted from our rescue), Haley, Daisy, Sassy Garda, and Lil King Tut.

Delta Dawn had 2 surgeries. Her left eye had to be removed, then two weeks later the right eye. Doc Johnson had hoped to save her vision, yet it was not to be. Her eyes were so badly damaged from neglect that he had no option. We did not even think of putting her down. Doc agreed. Lil Hans was in a freak accident and ended up with his jaw broken. We asked Doc Anstaett to "Please save him." Doc wired one side permanently. The other side required a temporary plate with 3 screws that will be removed in about 8 weeks. His bones are very soft. Combined with his age, recovery will be slow.

The garage sale fund raisers at Doug Dieckman's Auction Center are nearing an end. The last one will be Sept. 2-5, 9AM - 5PM. We will attend Sat. Sept. 3, 9AM to Noon, due to availability of volunteers and heat on the dogs. Marti & Ruby did a great job taking care of the booth. They love to sit, chat and sack up purchases. We again thank those of you that sent us items for the garage sale or dropped by with items. All donations go for veterinarian care of the dogs. Mary and Tipi Girl made a surprise visit at the August fund raiser. We were so thrilled to see Tipi again. She is obviously thriving under the one-on-one care of Mary.

Sir Alex is in foster care with Buck, traveling in an 18 wheeler promoting adoptions from shelters and rescues. Delta Dawn is in foster care with Marti. Lil Tito is in foster care with Becky and her family. Isabel is in foster care with Kris and her family. Our greatest need at this time is foster homes. We especially need more Hospice foster homes. Please contact us if you can provide death with dignity and compassion. We will help you every step of the way. It won't be easy, yet it will be the most compassionate thing you can do for a faithful companion that has been abandoned in his/her very hour of need.

We had a swell work day with SWMOK9s Rescue on Aug. 31st, fixing fence for one of their foster homes at Fordland. Carl Nylund of KC Rescue was also there.

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