PAWS UPDATE

Hi Folks! We wanted to update you on what has been going on "behind the scenes". Our non-profit group, PAWS of MARION, is in the process of getting their own Petfinder site (separate from the Marion Animal Shelter). Therefore, the Marion Petfinder site will not be up-to-date with "our pups".

In the meantime, most of our updated pups will be listed on Adoptapet.com (www.adoptapet.com/shelter72946-pets.html) and Dogster.com
(http://www.dogster.com/dogs/983661).

We thank you for your patience. PAWS is in desperate need of volunteers (e.g., to take pictures, transport dogs to/from vet clinics, follow-up with potential adopters, etc.), foster families, and Pedigree Dog food. Other ongoing needs include supplies such as crates, stainless steel dog bowls, thank you notes, and stamps. If you would like to make a monetary donation, please make checks payable to PAWS of Marion at P.O. Box 584 Marion, AR 72364. Every little bit really does help us save lives. Remember- all donations are tax-deductible!

VERY SAD NEWS ABOUT DUDLEY

We are very saddened by the loss of sweet Dudley on Thursday, April 24th. Dudley was taken to the vet because he had stopped eating and just didn't seem to feel well. Within a day or two (after medications of course), he took a turn for the worse. According to the vet, Dudley passed away most likely due to heartworm disease. He was given a blood transfusion and was about to receive a second transfusion.

We wanted to thank Jessica and her family for providing him with so much love. Although he only lived with them for a few months, Dudley was able to know the kindess of people, tons of love and affection, and the comfort of a real "home". God bless foster homes really. Please keep your dogs on heartworm preventative all year round. If Dudley's original owners had spent around $10 a month, he would likely be alive today. A big thank you to Dr. G and staff for trying so hard to help our sweet boy. Dudley has quite a large vet bill if you would like to make a donation in his memory.

LITTLE NATALIE NEEDS A HOME TOO!

Meet Natalie! Natalie is about 10 months old and as precious as she can be! She is a typical active terrier puppy who loves to romp and play. She would LOVE to find a foster home that has a fenced in yard to allow her to be a puppy! Please help her by calling Joan at 870-739-1145 or Allison at 901-240-9848.

BAGEL: THE STORY OF A SURVIVOR

Bagel is living proof of the resilient and forgiving nature of dogs.

This poor girl came to us when a caring soul called Animal Control for help. Our volunteer, Joan, went out on the call with the ACO and could not believe what she found.

Bagel was lying in her own blood in front of some garbage cans, while a group of teens held a party around her.

Bagel had been shot several times at close range - she still has a bullet in her head and one in her jaw that cannot be removed because of proximity to the brain.

Bagel was bleeding out and would have surely died if Joan had not wrapped towels around her wounds and rushed her to the vet. Bagel also had a prolapsed uterus, which meant she had to be spayed immediately, which was dangerous considering the amount of blood she had lost.

Despite the odds - Bagel survived. After months in the vet clinic - she is a gorgeous, healthy girl. Look at that smile! How can a dog that has been so mistreated - be so kind?

Bagel is tired of living in a small cage at the vet clinic and really needs a foster home that will care for her until her forever home can be found. Can you help?

If you can open your home and heart to Bagel, please contact Joan 870-739-1145, or Allison, 901-240-9848.Bagel looks like a purebred Rottie, but she is very small (40 - 45lbs). We estimate her to be 1-2 years old.

Bagel's vet and boarding bill is over $2000 - we sure could use some help paying it off. If you cannot help by fostering Bagel, please consider sponsoring her.




Bagel is just one of many special needs dogs in our care right now - please help us to continue to help these souls that have nobody to speak for them.

SENIOR-ISH LAB, MAYA, NEEDS A FOSTER!

Maya is such a sweetheart! She's a bit chunky (LOL), but a typical gentle-natured lab. She deserves a loving home. We are guessing Maya is around 6-7 years old, but we aren't sure. Please consider helping her out!

ANOTHER GORGEOUS LAB IN NEED OF A FOSTER HOME: SADIE!

Oh sweet sweet Sadie! This girl is absolutely precious. She is the most friendly girl you will ever meet. Sadly, Sadie has hip dysplasia which is very painful. She desperately needs funding for surgery (we'll try to get details soon). More urgent is the need for a foster home so Sadie can get off the hard surfaces of the vet clinic and into a soft comfy bed. Our foster homes are beyond capacity, so we are looking for new doggy angels to help her.

HUNTER NEEDS A FOSTER HOME!

Come on folks...doesn't anyone have room in the heart and home for this gorgeous guy? Poor Hunter has been living in a vet clinic for months because we do not have any available foster homes. Hunter is heartworm positive and will need a quiet home so that he can undergo heartworm treatment. All he needs is crate rest for a little while, leash walks, food, and love. Look at his face- can you imagine living in a cage 24 hours a day???

HUGE GROUP MAKES IT TO THE NEW ENGLAND AREA!

WOW- how exciting! We are so happy to report that 19 puppies and 1 adult pup have made it to rescue up north! Our volunteers Lisa, Leanne, and Cissy drove all of them non-stop to the New England area to their waiting foster or adoptive homes! You guys are the best! Some of the lucky ones were Madison, Maddox, Mason, Caroline, Hailey, Cindy, Franco, Brooke, Bonnie, Beauty, Molly, Maureen, and Lady (aka Ariel). There were 7 other puppies who were saved but were never posted. A HUGE thank you to Janet for taking all of them in (and Sue for all your help) and for all of our wonderful foster homes who gave up their homes and time to let these babies have a chance!

A VISIT FROM DOGGY ANGELS, BETH & EVIE!

We had a visit from 2 Doggy Angels this weekend...Beth and Evie. You may remember, Beth made a trip here once before from Wisconsin and brought lots of goodies then as well. She sent out a plea for help for us again and the wonderful people of Ripon, Wisconsin have pulled through!

Beth and Evie brought a car full of blankets, towels, food, treats, and other much needed supplies (some collars, bandanas, etc.). They even gathered enough money to cover the rest of Lauren's heartworm treatment! While in the Memphis area, we all visited and ate dinner Friday night at Huey's (great burgers!). Beth and Evie visited the Marion Animal Shelter on Saturday and ate at another great local restaurant downtown, Westy's.

These ladies didn't leave empty handed this morning though... they are actually bringing 4 puppies (3 of the 4 are pictured below) back to a Rescue in Wisconsin! These 4 were out of time at the shelter, so we are just elated that they were able to find room for them!

THANK YOU BETH, EVIE, AND ALL OF THE OTHER DOGGY ANGELS WHO MADE THIS POSSIBLE- YOUR SUPPORT MEANS THE WORLD TO US!

UPDATED PICS OF SWEET SANDY!

Look at sweet Sandy! She is such a love. This girl will play with anyone (just supervise at first because she tends to tug on their ears or mouth their neck and some dogs don't appreciate that- she means well though, just doesn't know all the doggy social rules yet). Sandy wants attention and will listen well (she would do fantastic in a training class). She weighs about 50 pounds if we had to guess and is currently shedding her winter coat (she'll be gorgeous!). She is pictured with her foster buddy, Nick (who is also still available for adoption). Please consider adopting this precious gal! If you have any questions, please call Allison at 901-240-9848!

GREAT SUCCESS AT WALMART!

We wanted to thank everyone who helped make our Easter fundraiser a success! We appreciate everyone who purchased Easter bags, blankets, magnets, or just made a donation! We could not do what we do without you!

We are happy to report that we sold enough goodies to be able to help pay for some much needed vetting for the large crew going to rescue on the 20th (mainly puppies).

A special thanks to Diana and her son, William, for stopping by. Diana has supported PAWS regularly for quite some time. She has saved so many of our precious pups in need and we are so grateful. Also pictured below are Jane and a previous PAWS' pup, Layla (now Lexi), who came by to pick up her own doggy treats! Lexi originally came from the Marion Animal Shelter and was adopted a few months ago!

Thanks Leanne, Lisa, Joan, Cissy, and Allison for all of your effort in making this such a success!