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Rescued dogs ready
for adoption
By Kari Lucin - 11/19/2011
Jamestown Sun Article
After six weeks of shots and chemical baths, Lady Bird has recovered
from a severe case of mange and she is ready to be adopted. The
slim, long-bodied dachshund has regrown her glossy brown coat since
Prairie Paws Rescue saved her from a hoarder in early October. Now
Lady Bird runs and plays like other dogs. She’s affectionate and
tries to snuggle into people who pick her up, too. “These last
couple of weeks really did the turnaround on her,” said Becky
Johnson, one of the co-founders of Prairie Paws. Just five of the 19
dachshund and dachshund crossbreeds Prairie Paws rescued remain to
be placed in permanent homes — Grant, Eliza, Florence, Lady Bird and
Fillmore. Of all the dogs, Lady Bird was in the roughest shape, with
severe grayish, scaly mange all over her face and forelegs. The
dachshund’s mange was so severe it was life-threatening, and it
wasn’t hard to see that she was miserable — she was quiet and moved
slowly, though she still tended to cuddle people who picked her up.
“It was touch-and-go,” said Kaye John, the other co-founder of
Prairie Paws. To treat it, she had to have injections every three
weeks and chemical baths every two weeks. After her shot on Monday,
Lady Bird will likely still need one to two more injections, but she
may be able to stop taking the chemical baths. The dachshund has
borne her shots well, Johnson said, and while she’s still shy around
strangers at first, it doesn’t take Lady Bird long to warm up to
friendly people. “She’s become more social,” Johnson explained.
“Before, she just acted like she didn’t feel good.” Now that she’s
better, Lady Bird, like the other four remaining small dogs who were
rescued in October, is ready to be adopted. Because they are all
small, they would make good pets for people living in an apartment,
and children probably wouldn’t be an issue either, Johnson said.
“What they need is attention from people who can fit them into their
ordinary lives,” Johnson added. Some of the dogs are housebroken,
and others aren’t. All will need to acclimatize to their new houses
before they can be reliably left alone. Lady Bird and her friends
aren’t the only pets looking for homes, either. Prairie Paws is
always looking for people to foster or permanently adopt larger dogs
and cats. Food, bowls and medical work are provided for foster pets,
and if a foster family leaves town, Prairie Paws will pay boarding
fees if other arrangements can’t be found. The organization is also
in need of volunteers to help with fundraisers and projects, and
donations are also appreciated. Lady Bird’s adoption fee is $125,
but her medical care cost an estimated $500, and she was only one of
one group of dogs that needed help. For more information about the
dogs or Prairie Paws, visit http://prairiepawsrescue.com/, call
701-320-4553 or email prairiepawsrescue@hotmail.com. Sun reporter
Kari Lucin can be reached at 701-952-8453 or by email at klucin@jamestownsun.com. |
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On Septemeber 26, 2008....Prairie Paws Rescue received its
501(c)3 non-profit status from the IRS.
That means your
contributions to our rescue are tax deductable!
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How You Can Help |
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If you would like to help an animal in the care of Prairie
Paws Rescue, please contact us. You don't have to be a
foster home to help. You can help by spreading the word
about our group of rescuers, provide transportation, take
animals to vet appointments, collect items for the pets like
blankets, toys, puppy & kitten chow, pet carriers, dog and
cat beds, and high quality food for proper nutrition. Also,
cash donations are greatly appreciated to help with medical
expenses like updated shots, wormer, and spaying and
neutering costs. We want to ensure that the animals have a
healthy start on a new life.
Volunteers are welcome!
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NEWS |
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Prairie Paws Rescue has a "Pet Meet and Greet" the 2nd
Saturday of each month at TSC located at 1100 5th Ave SE.
It runs from 10am-2pm. We will be serving hamburgers,
hotdogs, chips and pop for a fundraiser to help with extra
medical costs for our rescued pets including pets dental
cleanings, and other medical costs that are not passed on to
adopters.
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December 17:
We are participating in the "Hoppin Holidays for
Kids"......on Saturday, December 17 from 2-5pm at the
Jamestown Quality Inn & Suites. Kids can visit with Santa
and have their picture taken. There will be music, games and
toys. Prairie Paws will have a booth set up with our
adoptable pets during the event.
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December 22:
Prairie Paws will be in Edgeley
for the "Stock the Trailer" event and collection of food
going to the area food pantry. "Stock the Trailer" is
Thursday, December 22 from 4-8pm. We will be set up indoors
with our adoptable pets. All pet related items will be
donated to Prairie Paws.
Donations...
Donations can be sent to:
Prairie Paws Rescue, P.O. Box 1114, Jamestown, ND 58402.
Did you know that we are all volunteers? No one is
paid for their services, so all donations go directly to
providing supplies and medical services for the animals.
PPR has rescued animals from puppy mills, families surrendering
their pets due to life changes and strays (locally and
regionally) needing good homes.
Our rescue group often works
with dogs and cats on death row at many pounds, high kill
shelters and cases where there is no room at the local
shelters for them.
Prairie Paws drives many miles to do what
we can to get these animals into our care and give them a
second chance.
Your donation helps us place more animals in
homes. Donations go toward medical cost of
spaying/neutering, up to date shots, worming, tick and flea
treatments and heartworm tests.
Thank you again for
the help and funds that you provide! |
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Happy Birthday!! |
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Happy "3rd"
Birthday to Prairie Paws Rescue!
This is its third year in existence since its start in July, 2007.
Since
then, over 500 pets have found
loving homes through our Foster care
program.
Also,
over 250 animals have received
transport assistance on their way to
families and rescues - with the help
of our all-volunteer group of 7.
"High... 5 PAWS" to those who have
lead to success stories for the many
homeless pets!!
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Adam,
Assistant Manager of Wal-Mart, presents $1,000 check to Kaye.
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