UPDATE ON LONNIE AND LINDY!

As many of you know, Lonnie and Lindy were on borrowed time. Thanks to a wonderful person (M.K.- we can't say enough about you), they have a new lease on life. Here are some pictures from their "rescue trip" a few weeks ago.

A special thanks to Jennifer and John for fostering these two for the past year when no one else would. Another big thanks to Janice for meeting with our volunteer, Allison, in Little Rock to help with transport (we couldn't do it without people like you). Beth, you have gone above and beyond many many times to help us and we love you for it! Lastly, we want to thank Nancy for the financial support (and emotional) that ultimately saved their lives (again....).

Lonnie and Lindy are doing absolutely fabulous (see pics below- taken via cell phone so they are not the greatest quality, but you get the idea). These"couch pictures" were taken last week. We are happy to report that they are getting along great together.

Lonnie started heartworm treatment this week. Lindy still needs some funding in order for her to start treatment, but we are hoping that will come in due time (for now they are focusing on obedience training, etc.). Below is an update from today:

":D lonnie is doing great, i saw him today but he get's too excited when he sees me (so sweeeeet) so i will call tomorrow to check on him...he should be at vet's approx a week then here for the next 30 days...prayers for this sweet boy

lindy is doing awesome, we have worked on her food aggression, she is being free fed (and spoiled, can't help it - she's a total love) and she is doing really well...she has an infection in her toenail so we have her on antibiotics and she's hanging out, we went to the river yesterday...i am hoping to get her swimming within a month :D"

Just a reminder of what IS possible!

A NEW 'DO' FOR ADORABLE BISCUIT!

Thanks to Auntie Kelly who visited from St. Louis this past weekend, Biscuit has an updated hairdo! She feels sooo much better. Biscuit is such a wonderful girl who would love nothing more than to hang out with her family on the couch. She is a calm, approx. 6 year old gal who would probably prefer older children to toddlers.

We are in the process of trying to gather funds to heartworm treat this precious dog. If you would like to donate, please contact Allison at 901-240-9848 or email allieot98@yahoo.com (if you choose to donate via Paypal, please make sure you put that the donation is for her heartworm treatment so that the funds go directly to take care of her).

Check our updated pictures of Biscuit below (who wouldn't love that precious face)! The cute little pup in the picture with her is Kelly's adopted rescue dog, Tinkie!

UPDATED PICTURES OF GORGEOUS HAZEL!

Hazel is one beautiful girl! She will start heartworm treatment hopefully very soon (cross fingers/paws) and will be looking for a forever home in a few months. This is an amazing and very smart girl. She would LOVE to find an active family who wouldn't mind playing fetch with her over and over. She'll even show you some tricks just to get you to throw the toy (first she'll bark, then sit, then down, then roll!).

Hazel deserves a wonderful family. She doesn't really "play" with other dogs, but seems to enjoy their company. Her primary interest seems to be with her "people" (playing fetch for sure). This is not a dog that will be happy outside alone while you are at work. Hazel gets a little excited at times and will bark and jump up, so a home without toddlers would probably be best. If you are interested in finding out more about this precious girl, please contact Allison at 901-240-9848 or allieot98@yahoo.com . It's never too early to fill out an application!

ADORABLE PUP IN IMMEDIATE NEED OF FOSTER

Look at this face! Adorable Chewy was rescued from the local shelter right before he was scheduled for euthanasia...we are happy that his life was spared - but now he needs a place to go -- immediately.

Chewy is about 6 months old, neutered and up-to-date on vaccines. He has a rescue working on placement for him but is in DIRE need of a temporary indoor foster home.

Please help this gorgeous sweet boy by giving him a warm place to stay on his way to a better life. If you are in the Memphis area and can help Chewy - please fill out our online foster application http://www.pawsofmarion.org/adoptfosterapplication.html and/or contact Lisa, 901-826-0292.

ANOTHER UPDATE ON ALISSA!

Alissa waited for over a year in our rescue to get noticed - she is another pup who essentially grew up in our care. Thankfully, the waiting paid off - and Alissa eventually headed to rescue in New England where she found a wonderful forever home.

We just received an update from her mom that Alissa graduated top of her class in obedience training! Good girl Alissa!

Below are some pictures taken at her graduation.

We are so proud of you Alissa - thank you for being patient and for becoming such a good canine citizen.

CARLEY: ANOTHER BLACK DOG FINDS HER FOREVER HOME

Sweet Carley came to us back in November as a small, black pup...being a black puppy in the South - she was overlooked for more colorful, fluffier puppies by local adopters.

After waiting for 4 months and her childhood in foster care - Carley finally caught a break! She caught the Freedom Train to Maine with 37 other lucky pups.

We just received word that Carley has found her forever home at last!

Here is the first update from her adoptive family:

We have arrived home and gave Carley the grand tour of her home. She has walked the whole perimeter of the outside and had no trouble doing her doggy business outside. In fact, she whimpered at the front door to let me know that she needed to go out so I took her out and she went to the bathroom. She likes the dog bed that my youngest picked our for her and he was happy to see that she liked. Traci

Thank you Traci and family for giving Carley the love and life that she deserves. We look forward to more updates!

GET YOUR SAINT PATTY'S DAY SUCKERS!

Our "Save a Pup - Buy a Sucker" campaign is back due to popular demand!

These homemade/hand-dipped milk chocolate suckers are just $2.00 each!

What a great Saint Patrick's Day gift for your resident dog lover with a sweet tooth!

All proceeds will go directly to our vet fund to help at least one dog (maybe two if we are lucky) go through Heartworm treatment.

FREE LOCAL DELIVERY for an order of $10.00 or more.

Buy a (chocolate) pop in the name of PAWS pups!

CONTACT LEANNE, lnbslacker22@yahoo.com to place your order today.

HEAVEN ON EARTH FOR THESE BOYS...

It has been some time since we have gotten pictures of the infamous Ben and Leo. Last summer, Ben and Leo flew to Maine on a private chartered luxury plane (along with several other lucky pups) to their new home with Anita and Brad. Check out their amazing rescue below:

http://petsworthsaving.blogspot.com/2009/07/operation-chrissie-air-liftunbelievable.html

We just wanted to share these current pictures to remind everyone what IS possible. Thank you so very much Anita and Brad for providing such an amazing life for these boys! Thanks to all of you who do your part to help rescue pups in need!

SCOOTER - ANOTHER HAPPY ENDING

Sweet Scooter came to us over a year ago after being found as a stray. It is amazing to us that nobody ever came looking for him. He was fortunate to be fostered by Cissy who nursed him back to health and took wonderful care of him until his day came to move on.

Lucky Scooter was one of the 38 dogs who rode the rescue train to Maine a few weeks ago - in search of his forever home. We just received word that Scooter's dream has come true! He has found a wonderful family with a love for Cocker Spaniels! They are home with him almost all of the time. AND, the best part is, Scooter, has an adorable terrier sister to play with who is also a rescue dog!


Here is the first update from Scooter's new family:

Just wanted to let you know that everything is going well here. Sophie accepted Scooter very well and they have been racing around here playing with each other since meeting. Right now they are both exhausted and are zonked. I have attached a couple of pictures we took tonight.
Thanks again for all you do.

Bob and Diane


Scooter lounging in leather

Scooter and his new sister

Thank you all for making Scooter's dreams come true!

TWO WONDERFUL HOUNDS STILL WAITING FOR FOREVER HOMES

Oxford and Scout are two very sweet hound dogs who have been looking for their forever homes for way too long. Both are very lucky dogs as they are being cared for by our good rescue friend, Bobbie of Silverwalk Beagle & Hound Sanctuary. Hounds can make wonderful family dogs -- loyal, loving, people oriented -please take a second look at these two and consider making them a part of your family!

Here is the latest on Oxford & Scout:



Oxford AKA Oscar gets along w/everyone. He is so comical - if the water bowl is empty, he will put his paw in it and make it rattle so I know to FILL IT! :). Should he be hungry before I feed, he won't bark - he will simply lift himself onto the armrest of my recliner and stare, wagging his tail furiously. Somehow, I always wake up :). He is just such an awesome dog, very much a house dog, has no issues w/any other dogs - just walks away if someone is "owly," prefers not to be in a crate but goes in when necessary for me. He LOVES his walks; in fact, we have trouble getting him home and back in the yard! More walk, he says, more walk and let me be w/my people!!! I simply cannot say enough about this little guy and I reiterate if I could adopt another dog, I would keep Oxford myself...:).

Oxford is estimated to be 6-8 years old. His skin issues turned out to be a yeast infection which has been treated with medicated shampoo. This is a very nice family dog - please consider adopting him!


Scout has become a well-adjusted boy. He knows a few commands to boot - such as "sit" and "down." At the sanctuary he enjoys indoor living with a doggie door to the fenced in yard.
He will never make a good hunting dog though as he is scared of loud noises and prefers the couch and watching TV to the great outdoors.

Scout is now ready for his forever home - preferrably one that loves the sound of a hound baying at the moon:)

Scout's ideal home will have a securely fenced in yard and be on the quiet side. Scout loves to go for walks (on leash) - but is also happy hanging out in the home with his human companions.

Thank you Bobbie for all of the help you give to our hounds and to others in need!

LONNIE & LINDY UPDATE...ANOTHER PRAYER ANSWERED!

****UNBELIEVABLE NEWS!!!! Thanks to everyone's efforts in posting this emergency, we have a Rescue/Sanctuary that is going to take BOTH dogs this weekend!!! ****

Our wonderful friend, Beth, in Wisconsin is ultimately responsible (in a good way...lol) for saving these 2 pups! Thanks to FB postings and emails, the urgent posts landed in the right hands. We are INCREDIBLY thankful to M.K. for agreeing to give these 2 a chance (SERIOUSLY...WE ARE SO GRATEFUL). She has a foster home lined up for them already and will personally work with them to train them!

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you all who took the time to send emails, make phone calls, show your support, etc. We are truly passionate about what we do and are so blessed to know such wonderful people. We'll keep you posted on their progress!

M.K. has well over 20 years experience rehabilitating the most abused dogs. Please understand that it is people like M.K. who take in the most abused, neglected, and emotionally broken souls (and rehabs them) that make Lonnie and Lindy's rescue possible. Without her, they would not have had a chance...You never know when we might have to call on her again so please support her so that she can continue to help those in urgent need.

We know times are tough, but if you can please spare a little $$$ to help pay for Lonnie and Lindy's heartworm treatment and other medical bills/food, we would be so appreciative. We prefer that you donate directly to the vet that will be treating them (see information below). Be sure to mention that the money is for Lonnie and Lindy's Medical Fund.

Western Grove Veterinary Service
Dr. Beverly Chevalier
Route 1 Box 113C
Western Grove ARK 72685
870.429.5299

THANK YOU to Nancy & Beth for sponsoring part of Lindy's & Lonnie's medical expenses! You are angels! They still need funds to cover heartworm treatment for both, but it's a great start!

If you prefer another method of payment, please contact Allison at 901-240-9848 and she will direct you to the right place.

MIRACLES DO HAPPEN WHEN PEOPLE WORK TOGETHER!