DIGGING TO CHINA

This week - to lift our spirits - we recieved the below pictures from a doggie angel who adopted not one - but TWO - of our pups!

Pictured below are Millie - who came to us in terrible shape and took months to rehabilitate - and Danielle, one of a litter of abandoned Border Collie pups.

They certainly look happy digging a hole to China in their new backyard!

Millie and Danielle's new mom sent the following caption which says it all:

How smart was I to get a white dog?????




Happy digging girls!

Sweet Scout Need a Foster Home! Please Help!

Scout came to PAWS several years ago after being picked up as a stray by our local shelter - he was emaciated and scared. He was wearing a hunting collar - but obviously not successful as a hunting dog.

He was taken in by a wonderful hound sanctuary where he was nursed back to health, attended basic obedience classes to build his confidence and learned to live inside the home as part of the family.

Scout shares his life at the sanctuary with many other dogs. Recently a new male dog joined the pack - and for some reason - he and Scout do not see eye-to-eye.

The Sanctuary - considering the best interest if its pack - has requested that we take Scout back into our rescue - the other option being euthanasia.

Scout is a wonderful boy who has lived peacefully with multiple dogs for over 2 years now. Please help us to help him - by fostering him until he can be placed through rescue.

Scout will need a foster home that will allow him to live inside as part of the family and one that has a fenced in yard.

Scout is crate trained, neutered, heartworm negative and up-to-date on vaccinations.
If you can help this gorgeous hound find his way to a new beginning - please contact Lisa at 901-826-0292 or visit http://www.pawsofmarion.org/adoptfosterapplication.html
to complete a foster application.


Scout & Fred


I am one gorgeous hound boy!

Thank you for caring about Scout!

HAPPY TRANSPORT DAY!

More of our pups headed off to rescue yesterday - thanks to the wonderful service provided by Pam & Kyle Peterson - http://www.petsllc.net/. Without transporters like them - so many pups would be left without a chance at a new beginning.

On their way to freedom and loving homes this week were 4 puppies (Toby, Tommy, Tanner & Tracie) and 3 adult dogs including Smiley - who has been stuck in boarding alongside Bruno for way too many months to count - a gorgeous Black Lab named Scooter who was an owner surrender, and a mixed breed pup named Gage who came to us after being runover by a car.


Smiley headed for rescue after an eternity in boarding!


Yey - I am out of my cage and on my way to a new home!


Sweet Scooter on his way to a new beginning - he sure looks happy!

Gage - what a cutie! He is going to make someone a great companion!

I am so cute!

A big "thank you" to Leanne for running around like a crazy person to get these guys ready for and onto transport. You are the best!

MORE LUCKY PUPS HEAD TO RESCUE!

We had a few lucky pups head off to rescue this past week! Several that have been with us for quite sometime.

Whitey - a sweet, adult Pittie boy, who has been in boarding for months and months - was one of the chosen pups. He has been so patient waiting for his chance to shine. He arrived in rescue yesterday after a long transport. His rescue reports that he is the nicest boy who was completely unphased by the long transport and months in a cage. Thanks to the folks at Northgate who took such good care of him.




Leah also finally got her chance at a new beginning! For such a young, sweet thing - she has been waiting way too long. Thank you to Cissy and Susan for fostering her and for taking care of her through Heartworm treatment. You guys rock!




A few last minute additions, Bella (Cocker girl) and Golliath (Pointer mix) were also sent to rescue after being saved from the local shelter.






Thank you to everyone who helped save these precious pups! We look forward to updates from their new families.

PLEASE HELP CALLIE & CHARLIE - TWO GORGEOUS CHOCOLATE LABS!

Charlie and Callie are two gorgeous, young Chocolate Labs, who came to us after being thown out of a car.

They were being fostered at Joan's house. When Joan went into the hospital, Charlie and Callie went to a temporary foster home that could keep them for a few weeks.

We did not see this as a problem, as both dogs had a rescue to take them and also a prospective adoptive home.

We have since discovered that Charlie and Callie are positive for heartworm (light positive).
So - we need a new, longer term foster for these two that can hold them through treatment (6 weeks) - or a rescue that can take them as is and treat them upon intake.

Callie and Charlie are really nice dogs who get along well with others. They deserve a chance to enjoy their lives as part of a loving family. All they need is a foster to take them through treatment.

If you can help these two sweet pups - please contact: Lisa at 901-826-0292 or email us at marionangels@yahoo.com.

HAPPY TAIL: CHANCE (formerly PRINCE)

Here is an update of one of PAWS' lucky dogs, Prince (now Chance).

"Here is a new picture of Chance. We are happy, happy that we adopted him. He has been the best thing to happen to us in a long time. He is healthy now and heart- worm free. We LOVE him alot."

"Here is a picture of Porita. She is Chance's new sister. We were so happy that we adopted Chance that we rescued her, too. Just wish the world could adopt all of the strays because the world would be a better place. They give so much love!"

Aprile and Rick

Thank you so much Aprile and Rick for providing such a wonderful and loving home to Chance!

HAPPY TAILS: KADE AND KIANI

Here is an update from the wonderful family that adopted our long-termers, Kade and Kiani. We are so fortunate to have found such a loving home for these two (and together!).

"Kade and Kiani are so much a part of this family that we cannot imagine life without them. My daughter asked me the other day how long I thought they would live and I told her I didn't want to talk about it because I didn't want to think about them dying. They are a part of our family and we love them dearly!!!!!! Thank you for rescuing them and allow them to be part of "us" like I think they were meant to be." Amber and Aaron

This is Kiani on her way home! She still peeks over Amber's shoulder!


Naptime!

What a tough life don't you think!

YEAH...Daddy's home!

Kade watching tv with his 2-legged sis!

What is mom cooking?

Shhhh...daddy doesn't know! I'm keeping his spot warm!

Couldn't be happier!

ADOPTED!!!

Great news for sweet Chewy - who was featured last week on this Blog. Chewy was pulled from our local shelter when he was scheduled for euthanasia - However the volunteer who saved his life did so without having a place for Chewy to go...

Thank goodness our pleas for help were answered by a wonderful family who drove to Marion over the weekend to adopt Chewy. Not only did they leave with Chewy in tow - but they also saved ANOTHER Pittie named Bayou who was out of time at our local shelter.

These two pups have hit the jackpot as far as families go. We could not be happier for them! Below are some pictures of Chewy and Bayou with their new family and update from their dad.

We made it home safe and sound. We have finished the introductions and everyone is getting along great. Lots of butt sniffing, curiousity, and playing. We decided to rename Chewy to Bullet because he runs so fast and my son really really really wanted to rename Bayou, we allowed it and he chose Sniper to be the lil ones new name. I'll stay in touch from time to time with emails and pictures of everybody as they grow up. We enjoyed visiting with y'all. Please know all your animals are in our hearts and prayers. It pains my heart to know how many dogs are euthanized each month, I guess there must be a lot of dogs in heaven.

Respectfully,

Jeremy, Leslie, Noah and Ethan


Bayou/Sniper gettin' some love


Chewy snuggling with his human:)


Chewy/Bullet and his new brothers

The whole pack!

Chewy/Bullet & Bayou/Sniper (red)

Bayou/Sniper being used as a Pillow...

This placement is the perfect example of what wonderful family dogs Pit Bulls can be. Please consider adopting one or two to be a part of your family - you won't be disappointed!

THE "A" PUPPIES NEED YOUR HELP!

"A" Pup - Angela

We recently took in a litter of 7 puppies now known as the "A" puppies, that had been abandoned in a woman's yard.

These poor pups came to us malnourished, full or parasites and unvaccinated. Answering the plea for help - PAWS volunteers, Lisa and Leanne took the pups home - de-wormed, vaccinated and put these pups on a high-quality diet to get them going in the right direction.

They also found a rescue willing to take the whole litter once they were healthy and had a few more rounds of puppy shots. Things were looking up for these abandoned pups!

Thursday night one of the seven puppies was lethargic and in severe respiratory distress. Lisa and Leanne took the pup to the vet where it received fluids and antibiotics. Unfortunately, the little pup was too far gone and died in Lisa's arms on Friday morning.

Only one of the remaining six puppies showed signs of illness - but a few more were exhibiting loose stools - so Lisa and Leanne took all six to the vet yesterday where they all tested positive for the deadly Parvo virus. The vet kept all of the pups at the clinic and started treatment immediately.

We received news this morning that another one of the pups died overnight. This is heartbreaking news for us.

The good news is the remaining five "A" pups are showing signs of recovery - they were making noise and wagging their tails this morning!

The surviving pups have to spend 5 days at the vet clinic at the cost of $45 per pup per day. That comes out to be $225/per day for the remaining pups or a total of $1125!

We just do not have the funds to cover that expense. We urgently need your help in covering the medical expenses to save the remaining 5 "A" puppies. Please help by donating to their care today! These puppies deserve a chance at a new beginning.

Donations via mail can be sent to:
People for Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)
P.O. Box 584
Marion, AR 72364

"A" Pup - Aaron

FLOWER POWER! A NEW WAY TO HELP OUR PUPS

PAWS of Marion needs your help to raise funds for our many wonderful dogs that have tested positive for Heartworm. Without the funds for treatment they stay in limbo in our rescue and are unable to move onto adoptive homes and rescue groups.

Now you can fill your garden AND help us to raise money at the same time!

For every purchase made on this site Flower Power Fundraising will give 50% back to PAWS. What a deal!

Please pass this link onto you friends and family that may be getting ready to plant their spring flowers:

http://www.flowerpowerfundraising.com/campaign?campaign_id=2508

This is an easy and fun way to help us to help our dogs! Buy your flowers today!

UPDATE ON TIMMY (NOW BOND)

This is Timmy! He came to us as one of three puppies (Timmy, Tommy and Tara) over two years ago along with his mother, Autumn.

Timmy, now called Bond, is obviously loving life in his New England home!

Below are pictures of him as a pup and of him as a gorgeous, happy adult as well as an update from his forever family!

Bond is great! He was very happy today that the rained stopped and he could go for a long walk and run outside. He recently learned how to run through those agility tunnel obstacles. He picks things up really quickly- although he still can't catch a frisbee!
We just love him! I attached a few recent pictures.
-Danielle and Mike

LOOK AT LANDRY NOW!

We just received these awesome new pictures of Landry from his adoptive home in Maine!

Landry was another one of our longterm residents - who had absolutely no adoptive interest locally even though he is a great family dog.

Here is the note Landry's mom sent along with the pictures:

Hello! Landry is wonderful! He is the sweetest dog that ever lived :o) He has wiggled his way into all of our hearts. My two little girls ADORE him and he is happy to be loved by them. I attached a couple photos. Most of them are from Rangeley. We go a couple times a year and he LOVES it! Thanks! -tabitha

THANK YOU Tabitha for giving Landry the home he always deserved. Keep those great pictures coming - they make our day!