VALENTINE'S THANK YOU!

Thank you to everyone who purchased our Valentine's Day Suckers!

All the chocolate suckers are gone!

We made $255.50 - enough to pay for the one heartworm treatment for a small - medium sized dog.

Our appreciation to volunteers Lisa, Leanne, Cissy, Austin, Courtney and Leslie for helping with this fundraiser. A BIG thank you to Jennifer who sold over 150 suckers in just 2 days!

Happy Valentine's Day!

HAVE A HEART FOR RESCUE DOGS - A CHOCOLATE ONE THAT IS!

Save a Pup - Buy a Sucker!

These homemade/hand-dipped milk chocolate suckers are just $1.50 each! What a great Valentine's 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.

MORE LONG-TERMERS NEEDING HOMES!

Here are some updated pictures of some of our long-term residents (with the exception Blackjack who is relatively new). Pictured below are Mama (aka Sandy), Clyde, Julie, Andy (who isn't posted on Petfinder anymore, but could possibly be available if adopted with one of his long-time buddies Clyde or Julie), and Tuxedo (Tux).

These precious dogs have been in foster care far too long. They deserve much more attention than they receive from their foster parents (too many dogs, not enough time...). As you can see, most could use some serious exercise (lol). All are heartworm negative at last check and just need someone to give them a chance. Unfortunately, their foster family cannot save any more lives until these guys/gals are placed in permanent homes or new foster homes.

LONG-TERM RESIDENT, MAMA (aka SANDY) STILL NEEDS HER FOREVER HOME!

Oh poor Mama (aka Sandy). She wants to be a part of a family so badly, but just hasn't been one of the lucky ones to have found a forever home. Thanks to Jodi and her daughter, Alex, Mama enjoyed a couple of play dates with Cole (thanks Alex for sending some of these pictures!). We wanted to see how Mama would do with a new canine buddy.

Mama had a blast with Cole, but definitely had a little more energy than he did (Cole is a very calm/laid back boy). She was not near as mouthy as she used to be, but she did try to entice Cole at times by nipping at his feet/legs when he wouldn't play with her. Therefore, she would do best with another canine companion that matches her active play style. She could even be an only dog as long as her human companion has time for her. She even got to spend the night to see how she would do in a new environment. Mama did great for the most part, but still needs to work on some house rules (not getting on the couch, not all stuffed things are toys, etc.). However, she is a very good listener and stops immediately when told. Sadly, her foster parents do not have as much time as they would like to work with her on her indoor manners (she is inside, but is crated more than they would like). Mama stills loves to go on car rides and truly will make a terrific family dog.

If you are interested in adopting Mama or even fostering her, please contact Allison at 901-240-9848 or allieot98@yahoo.com.

UPDATED PICTURES OF PRECIOUS BISCUIT!

Biscuit is an extremely sweet gal. She is about 6 years old and has a wonderful, calm demeanor. She even became a little playful with her foster buddy Blackjack in the snow today (snow is such a rarity in the mid-South). She too is heartworm positive and needs sponsor money so that she can be treated as soon as the medicine becomes available again. This precious girl would LOVE to find a foster home where she can lounge on the couch and receive the attention she deserves. Please contact Allison at 901-240-9848 if you can help her.

UPDATED PICS OF HAZEL

Hazel is one gorgeous dog (these pictures do not do her justice at all). She had an incredible time in the snow today. You may notice a theme in the pictures...she adores playing with toys/fetch. Hazel's ideal home would be with older kids or an active companion who will give her the time and attention she craves. Call Allison at 901-240-9848 or email allieot98@yahoo.com if you would like to know more about this chocolate beauty!

SIDNEY BLUE EYES - ANOTHER MOM IN NEED

Sweet Sidney, a 2-3 year old White german Shepherd/Husky mix (blue eyes), has a story that is similar to many. She was dumped at our local shelter after giving birth to an unexpected litter of puppies.

The shelter contacted us for help as the kennels were full - and a shelter is no place for nursing puppies.

We pulled Sidney and her pups out of the shelter and placed them in a very temporary foster home. We even found a rescue to take them all as soon as they organized transport (the same rescue that stepped up for Kaleigh and her pups)! We were so thrilled!

A few weeks passed and no word from the rescue - we called and emailed, but no response. So now Sidney and her puppies, were stranded - as the foster could only keep them short-term.

Thankfully, an all-breed rescue stepped up for Sidney's puppies - but Sidney still needs a place to go.

Sadly, like most neglected adult dogs here - Sidney has tested positive for Heartworm disease. She really could use some doggie angels to help sponsor her treatment. Please help this mamma find her way to a better life.

Sidney is an absolutely gorgeous girl who appears to get along well with other dogs. She is a wonderful mamma to her puppies.

if you would like to sponsor Sidney (paypal button below), know of a rescue that would help Sidney, or are local and would like to foster Sidney through her heartworm treatment - please contact marionangels@yahoo.com.

NEW ARRIVAL: KALEIGH - SWEET AUSSIE, DEDICATED MOM

Look at this gorgeous girl! Kaleigh is a Australian Shepherd that is approximately 12 months old. For such a young age - she has been through an awful lot!

Kaleigh was dumped at our local shelter after giving birth to a litter of puppies. As the shelter was full - her life and those of the puppies - were in immediate danger.

The shelter found a foster home for Kaleigh and her pups and we thought we found a rescue to take Momma and pups to safety. Things were looking good for Kaleigh.

Without warning - Kaleigh's foster mom returned her to the shelter - along with her puppies. She stated that she was scared her dogs would get Heartworm from Kaleigh (Kaleigh has tested NEGATIVE for Heartworm - not that it is a disease that is spread through contact anyways!) Sadly, one of the puppies died at the shelter before we were notified of the return.

We immediately called the rescue that promised to save Kaleigh and her babies - to let them know that their lives were in danger once again...but the rescue never responded - despite numerous emails and calls. How heartbreaking!

Kaleigh and her pups have now been pulled from the shelter once again. The puppies (that are mixed breeds) are heading off to an all-breed rescue - but poor Kaleigh still need a place to go.

We would love to see her go to a breed-specific rescue or an Aussie experienced home! If you love in the Memphis area and would like to provide Kaleigh with an indoor foster home until a rescue group or adoptive home steps up - we would appreciate that as well!

Kaleigh is very sweet natured. She gets along well with other dogs and was very well-behaved at the vet.

This gorgeous girl will make a wonderful companion for someone who loves this breed.

If you have the love in your heart and room in your home for Kaleigh please contact marionangels@yahoo.com

HAPPY TAIL: ANGIE - HOME AT LAST!

Angie is yet another longterm resident that has FINALLY found her forever home - thanks to the help of one of our rescue partners up North.

Angie spent the last year being fostered by PAWS mother and daughter team, Lisa and Leanne.

Angie was a challenging placement as even though she shared a foster home with other dogs - she had a tendency to be bossy. She also was quite an explorer - so needed a home either with a tall wooden fence or a family committed to walking on leash.

We began to wonder if Angie would ever find her family - but as usual - good things come to those who wait.

Angie is now enjoying life as an only pet. She thrives on having all of the attention to herself and is in love with her young human brother.

Here is the update from Angie's new mom:

Angie is doing great!

She seems to be adapting to us and the cold well. Angie was not too excited about going to the bathroom in snow the first couple of days.

She has been very gentle with the kids. At night she follows them into their rooms and lays in there until they are asleep. She has become very protective of us too

Craig takes her for walks in the morning and stay right with him, she isn't pulling away like she did at first.

She is eating well, and after the first night she has been sleeping great.

We all are really enjoying having her in our home.

Thanks Melissa

GOOD NEWS FOR SEBASTIAN!

Thank you to everyone who answered our plea for help regarding Sebastian!

http://petsworthsaving.blogspot.com/2010/02/last-chance-for-sebastian.html

A rescue has stepped up to take him and give him the life that he deserves. He will be leaving us the weekend of February 17!

We will keep you all updated on his progress in his new life.

AND THE WINNER IS...

Photo by Mike Douglas
We had the PAWS SUPER BOWL DRAWING yesterday. The big winner of the Flat Screen TV and Blu-Ray Player was RODNEY H. of Tyronza, Arkansas. Rodney had never won anything in his life he said (even though he had entered many drawings and contests). He is a very deserving person who devotes his life to working with adults with developmental disabilities.

The top ticket sellers were Kelly Albrecht of St. Louis, MO, and Chamblee Witherspoon (her rescued dog, Charlie, helped tremendously) of Marion, AR (both were sponsors as well in addition to the Brett Burris Family). We couldn't have done this without you three! Beth R. of Ripon, WI and Julie C. of Collierville, TN, were close runner-ups in the number of tickets sold so thank you so much for your effort!

We also had small "door prizes" to various restaurant estabilishments. Lucky winners include: Allen D. of West Memphis, AR, Candace W. of Marked Tree, AR, Mickey T. of Marion, AR, Jean W. of Marion, AR, Lisa Carpenter of ??? (please contact us- your phone number is not working), Joe B. of Earle, AR, Cindy S. of Eureka, MO, Andy F. of Ballwin, MO, Ruth M. of O'Fallon, MO, and JoAnn H. of Grover, MO.

THANK YOU ALL for your time and your generosity in making this a success. We raised enough money to pay our monthly medical bills (which total over $1300 a month). If you have an idea of another fundraiser, please let us know as we have a continual need for financial support in order to save lives.

A special thanks to Aaron at HHGREGG Appliances and Electronics store in Memphis, TN, who gave us a fantastic deal on the TV and Blu-Ray Player! We would also like to thank our local Applebee's and Colton's Steakhouse for providing gift certificates for some of the door prizes.

LADYBIRD LADYBIRD FLY AWAY HOME:)

Look at how happy Ladybird looks! Ladybird is yet another miraculous placement. This girl came to us via the local shelter in November 2008 so scared and very undersocialized. We had no idea what to do with her - we were not even certain she would ever be placeable.

Fortunately for us and for Ladybird - Bobbie from Silverwalk Hound Sanctuary - stepped up to foster yet another one of our wayward hound dogs.

Bobbie spent time socializing and training Ladybird. Ladybird even received her Good Canine Citizen's Certificate while under her care...but even after a year of hard effort - still nobody showed interest in this gorgeous girl.

Thankfully - our rescue partner up North decided to give Ladybird a chance. Boy are we glad they did! We never imagined that Ladybird could look so happy and relaxed - just like a "normal" dog!

Although Ladybird is still looking for her forever home - she is thriving in foster care. Below is the update sent in by her foster mom along with some very happy dog pictures!

I promise not to update you every week, but I just wanted to let you know how LadyBird did for her first full week:) We are still having problems with her chasing the cats ( I really think a home without cats would be best for her). I don't think she would ever hurt them, but she is so interested and doesn't understand that they don't like her:)

She and Diesel have started to wrestle and play tug. In fact last night Diesel had to push her away when he had had enough- she still wanted to play.

We took them to the beach today and she did well. At first she was barking at every dog that came our way, but with a stern shh she figured that like cars, she doesn't need to bark at all of them. I tried to keep most dogs away from her, but there were many dogs off leash that came our way. She didn't have a problem with any of them. A small beagle was one of them.

She also hasn't made one mistake in the house, and lets us know when she needs to go out.I think that's it. I attached a few pictures just so you would see that she is doing okay. She loves laying in the sun! -- Shannon

Thank you so much to Bobbie and Shannon for giving Ladybird the break she needed! She has come a very long way thanks to your effort and has earned her wings to take her to her new life.