Friday, January 30, 2009

01/30/09 MONTCALM MI UPDATE

Stanton Mission
01/30/09 Friday

We had some good news to report today from the shelter dogs at Montcalm:
Mattie and Mickey - adopted
Daisy and Emma to the Humane Society of Kent Co.
We also have some possibilities to help with the Keeshond, collie, and Shepard in there now.
We have added our dogs from DJ’s Lakeside Pet Kennels onto a Petfinder site to show you what dogs still need to be adopted
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/MI706.html
http://www.lakesidepetkennels.com/petpage.html

We also have the Montcalm Shelter PF site below to look at what dogs still need to be pulled into rescue/adopted. So if you are a rescue interested in one of these dogs contact us if you need help with pulling/transport and we can see what we can do to help you! melissahenchen@yahoo.com
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/MI669.html


Dolly should be getting treated for her heartworm in the next few days thanks to all the donations we have received!!!


We have a ChipIn (CLICK on it) set up or email it to paypal address melissahenchen@yahoo.com as we are in constant need of donations to care for the dogs in Lakeside Kennels care. Thank You!!

Please contact goingtothedogsmail@yahoo.com if you can or know someone who can help us save these dogs!!! We can set up an application to foster as well.

THANK YOU!!
ON BEHALF OF GOING TO THE DOGS & USAP (501c3)

Goingtothedogsmail@yahoo.com to be on the mailing list for future Stanton emails…or email to request removal at any time.

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

I'm TIRED

It was a long trip home on Monday night, but I am glad we were able to drive Wanda & Samson to rescue=)
They are safe and LOVEABLE dogs who are going to be great additions to someones family.
I have not been as involved in my scrapbooking and school work as I would like to be because Stanton/Montcalm has taken all of my energy lately, but I am going to commit myself to a bit more time to do those things I need to do in order to finish school and enjoy some alone time, lol...
Keep an eye out for my cards soon...I am going to put up packs of cards for animal lovers together and auction them off to donate to helping the Montcalm dogs of MI that are being taken for research.
Thank You!!!

01/28/09 Stanton MI Update

I FIRST OFF WANT TO SAY THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO DONATED TO HELP MAKE MY TRIP POSSIBLE AND TO BE ABLE TO HELP ME TRANSPORT SOME DOGS BACK TO NY MONDAY/TUESDAY. I WAS ABLE TO BRING WANDA AND SAMSON TO BLACK DOG SECOND CHANCE RESCUE AND POOR GINNY WAS AWAKEN AT 4AM TO RECEIVE THESE DOGS SO I WANT TO THANK HER FOR WORKING WITH ME ON MY HECTIC TRANSPORT SCHEDULE.

SECONDLY I WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT AS A GROUP WE ARE STILL HERE, WE ARE NOT GOING AWAY; HOWEVER WE HAVE STARTED TO LOOK AT SOME GUIDELINES TO HELP US ALLIEVATE SOME THINGS ON OUR SIDE.
LAKESIDE KENNEL HAS BEEN KIND ENOUGH TO ALLOW US TO USE THEIR FACILITY ON A REALLY LOW RATE TO ENSURE THESE DOGS CAN BE PULLED TO SAFETY WHILE AWAITING TRANSPORT, BUT CANNOT KEEP TAKING DOGS THAT ARE NOT “SPOKEN FOR” BY RESCUE. WE HAVE SURGE, BARNEY, TIPPY, CASPER, DOLLY, LINDSAY, AND ACE IN HER KENNEL THAT HAVE NO RESCUES TO TAKE THEM. WE DO HAVE 2 PENDING BUT THE POINT IS, WE NEED TO HAVE RESCUES/HOMES LINED UP PRIOR TO PULLING THEM TO ENSURE WE ARE NOT OVERFILLING THE KENNEL TO PREVENT HER FROM RUNNING HER BUSINESS. ANOTHER THING IS OUR TRANSPORTER DRIVES 3HRS ONE WAY TO SAVE THESE DOGS AND WE HAVE HAD HER RUNNING LIKE A MADWOMAN SOMETIMES 2X A WEEK TO SAVE DOGS THERE. WE CAN LOOK AT ALTERNATIVES TO HAVING OTHERS HELP THAT ARE CLOSER TO THE SHELTER, BUT WITH AN ORGANIZED MEANS OF LETTING US KNOW WHAT DOGS CAN BE PULLED BY WHICH RESCUE WILL PREVENT SOME OF THIS AS WE ARE NOT GOING TO MAKE A TRIP TO THE SHELTER WITHOUT SOME KNOWLEDGE OF A RESCUE TAKING A DOG THAT IS THERE.

I HOPE YOU UNDERSTAND OUR REASONING BEHIND OUR DECISIONS, AS IT IS NOT EASY TO LEAVE A DOG BEHIND AND WE DO NOT WANT TO…BUT WE ARE LEAVING IT IN THE HANDS OF RESCUES TO STAND UP TO TAKE THESE DOGS.

http://search.petfinder.com/shelterSearch/shelterSearch.cgi?shelterid=MI669
http://www.lakesidepetkennels.com/petpage.html PLEASE LOOK HERE AT THE DOGS THAT WE PULLED BUT STILL NEED A RESCUE/ADOPTER TO TAKE THEM HOME

Lindsey, Pitt, F (has previously been bred) 20 in, 35#, 3yo Black/white, Avail for adopt 21 to us 22.
http://s700.photobucket.com/albums/ww10/goingtothedogs1/?action=view¤t=LINDSAY.jpg


We have a ChipIn (CLICK on it) set up or email it to paypal address melissahenchen@yahoo.com as we are in constant need of donations to care for these dogs. Thank You!!

Please contact goingtothedogsmail@yahoo.com if you can or know someone who can help us save these dogs!!! We can set up an application to foster as well.

THANK YOU!!
ON BEHALF OF GOING TO THE DOGS & USAP (501c3)

Goingtothedogsmail@yahoo.com to be on the mailing list for future Stanton emails…or email to request removal at any time.

01/21/09 Stanton MI Update

I HAVE SOME NEW DOGS TO POST WITH PICTURES…THEY ARE NOT ON PF SITE YET, SO PLEASE START CROSSPOSTING TO FIND RESCUES TO STEP UP TO TAKE THEM…PLEASE, PLEASE LETS SAVE THESE DOGS…ONLY 5 DAYS LEFT BEFORE MEETING…LETS MAKE IT SO R&R CANNOT GET ANYMORE DOGS
Also, 2 GTTD members will be making the road trip to MI on Monday to support locals…will you be there?

http://search.petfinder.com/shelterSearch/shelterSearch.cgi?shelterid=MI669

cage 13, Alex, Yellow Lab, Male, 24", 50# 2yo very nice dog, a little shy. Avail 22 for adopt to us on 23rd.
http://s700.photobucket.com/albums/ww10/goingtothedogs1/?action=view¤t=ALEX.jpg
Cage 18, Lindsey, Pitt, F (has previously been bred) 20 in, 35#, 3yo Black/white, Avail for adopt 21 to us 22.
http://s700.photobucket.com/albums/ww10/goingtothedogs1/?action=view¤t=LINDSAY.jpg
Cage 25 Buck, Lab X, M Age 10 weeks, 8# 12 inches Baby. Very sweet and loveable. Avail for adopt 23 to us 24.
http://s700.photobucket.com/albums/ww10/goingtothedogs1/?action=view¤t=BABYPUP.jpg


DOGS THAT WERE PULLED AND STILL NEED RESCUE/DONATIONS:

Comet is a very cheery Little boy. He is about 1 year old and very playful. He has a good personality and is in need of a loving home. Adopt him today!
http://s700.photobucket.com/albums/ww10/goingtothedogs1/?action=view¤t=COMET.jpg


This is Samson. He was also surrendered to the shelter by his owners. He is about 3 years old and in need of a good home. He is housebroke and neutered. http://s700.photobucket.com/albums/ww10/goingtothedogs1/?action=view¤t=SAMSON.jpg


We still need rescue for Dolly, & Casper at DJ’s if you are interested in adopting/rescuing either of them…If interested please contact melissahenchen@yahoo.com to work with her on coordination.
http://www.lakesidepetkennels.com/petpage.html

01/20/09 Stanton MI Update

http://search.petfinder.com/shelterSearch/shelterSearch.cgi?shelterid=MI669

We pulled SIX dogs today and Cats/Kittens!!!
Hoss, Billy (aka Buddy), Comet, Samson, Brandy, and a pit puppy that was surrendered to us today. Hercules was left because of a pending adoption but if it falls through we will take him.
Comet and Samson still need foster/adoption/rescue to step up for them. Samson is already neutered=) The cats/kittens all have a rescue they went to.

Comet is a very cheery Little boy. He is about 1 year old and very playful. He has a good personality and is in need of a loving home. Adopt him today!
http://s700.photobucket.com/albums/ww10/goingtothedogs1/?action=view¤t=COMET.jpg


This is Samson. He was also surrendered to the shelter by his owners. He is about 3 years old and in need of a good home. He is housebroke and neutered. http://s700.photobucket.com/albums/ww10/goingtothedogs1/?action=view¤t=SAMSON.jpg


We still need rescue for Dolly, & Casper at DJ’s if you are interested in adopting/rescuing either of them…If interested please contact melissahenchen@yahoo.com to work with her on coordination.
http://www.lakesidepetkennels.com/petpage.html

01/17/09 Stanton update

TODAY WE HAVE GOOD NEWS:
WE HAVE A RESCUE TRANSPORT FOR 3 OF OUR ALREADY PULLED DOGS TO GO TO TODAY WHICH FREES UP OUR KENNELS WITH LAKESIDE A LITTLE, AND I DECIDED MYSELF TO FOSTER BUSTER THE PIT SO WE HAVE 4 OPENINGS FOR LAKESIDE, WHICH MEANS WE MAY BE ABLE TO PULL MORE DOGS ON TUESDAY (MONDAY IS HOLIDAY, MONTCALM NOT OPEN)
THEY HAVE ADDED MORE DOGS TO THE PF SITE AND WE HAVE TO REALLY TRY HARD TO GET THE LABS OUT, AS R&R CAME IN LAST WEEK AND DID TAKE 3 LABS (YES 3 LABS, SHELBY, BARNEY, AND TROOPER) SO WE NEED TO ACT FAST AND GET THESE GUYS OUT ON TUESDAY BEFORE THEY GO TOO! WE NEED DONATIONS FOR SAMSON, HOSS, BILLY, COMET, AND WANDA (SHE IS NOT AVAIL UNTIL 20TH)…ALL LABS (X)

This is Wanda . She is a little shy but warms up to you very quickly. She is very sweet natured and seems to have a good temperament. She will be available for adoption on Jan. 20Th!

Comet is a very cheery Little boy. He is about 1 year old and very playful. He has a good personality and is in need of a loving home. Adopt him today!

This is Billy. He is a very nice big guy. He is an older adult but very sweet. He came in as a stray and is now available for adoption. Adopt him today!!

This is Hoss. He was surrendered to the shelter by his owners and he is very sweet. While i was taking his pictures he decided to jump right over the wall to see me!! He is about 3 years old but he is still very playful. He is a high energy breed so he needs a lot of exercise. Adopt him today!!

This is Samson. He was also surrendered to the shelter by his owners. He is about 3 years old and in need of a good home. He is housebroke and neutered. His adoption fee is $20.00 and a license deposit of $10.00 if you live within Montcalm County. Adopt him today!

This is Hercules. He is a very playful and very sweet young boy. He looks very vicious but is actually kind of a big baby. He does like to tug at toys and because he is so big and strong we do not reccomend he be adopted to a family with other dogs or children. He will be available for adoption on Jan.16Th! HE WILL BE PULLED MONDAY BUT NEEDS RESCUE/FOSTER..PLEASE EMAIL ME!

This is Brandy. She is a very cheerful little puppy. She likes other dogs and loves children.; She will be available for adoption on Jan. 19Th! NEEDS ADOPTION/RESCUE

I REALIZE THIS IS A LOT TO ASK GUYS...BUT JUST LOOK AT WHAT WE HAVE DONE IN 2WKS TIME WE HAVE PULLED OVER 12 DOGS AND 3 CATS...AND WE CAN KEEP HELPING THEM GET OUT ALIVE AND NOT TO R&R UNTIL WE CAN HOPEFULLY HAVE A RESTFULL NIGHTS SLEEP ON 01/26/09 WHEN THEY DO NOT RENEW THE CONTRACT WITH THEM

We have 2 heartworm positive dogs in rescue & boarding right now that need treatment if you are able to donate for that as well. Dolly & Carson
If you wish to donate Directly to the rescues handling their care, please visit their websites…and just remember to put a note or memo on the donation that it is for Dolly, or Stanton dogs.
http://www.lakesidepetkennels.com/petpage.html
http://www.lastdaydogrescue.org/index.php


What do we need? We need a Pitbull rescue to help us with Casper…he was listed as a lab mix, but is clearly apbt and we now need a rescue to step up for him. We have fully vetted him but may have some dog aggression. If interested please contact melissahenchen@yahoo.com to work with her on coordination.

We have a ChipIn (CLICK on it) set up or email it to paypal address melissahenchen@yahoo.com

Please contact goingtothedogsmail@yahoo.com if you can or know someone who can help us save these dogs!!! We can set up an application to foster as well.
http://search.petfinder.com/shelterSearch/shelterSearch.cgi?shelterid=MI669

01/15/09 Stanton MI update

Stanton Mission
01/15/09

WELL WE WERE ABLE TO GET FLETCHER OUT TODAY, ONE OF THE "SICK" DOGS TO GET HIM TO THE VETS. HE WAS DOING BETTER THEN PREVIOUS BUT WE WILL UPDATE YOU ON HIS MEDICAL STATUS HOPEFULLY TOMORROW. WE ARE TAKING DONATIONS TO HELP HIM BUT ALSO, HERCULES & OUR EXISTING DOGS THAT HAVE BEEN PULLED BUT ARE NOW DUE FOR BOOSTERS. WE HAVE 3 DOGS MOVING TO RESCUE FROM BOARDING HOPEFULLY THIS WEEKEND WHICH WILL ALLIEVATE SOME COSTS WITH OUR KENNEL AND MAKE ROOM FOR PULLING MORE DOGS.
NOW FOR HERCULES
THIS POOR DOG GOT IN THE PATH OF A JERK WHO SHOT HIM WITH A 410 SO HE HAS BIRDSHOT INDENTATIONS ALL OVER HIS BODY FROM BEING SHOT AND YOU CAN SEE HIS EARS WERE CHOPPED OFF TO NOTHING TO MAKE HIM LOOK MEAN...BUT WHAT A GORGEOUS BOY HE IS...IF YOU WANT TO HELP GET HIM PULLED ON SAT IF HE IS NOT ADOPTED BY THEN OR HELP CONTRIBUTE TO OUR CAUSE, PLEASE EMAIL MELISSAHENCHEN@YAHOO.COM (PP ADDRESS) OR YOU CAN ALSO SEE THE CHIPIN ON OUR HOMEPAGE.
I REALIZE THIS IS A LOT TO ASK GUYS...BUT JUST LOOK AT WHAT WE HAVE DONE IN 2WKS TIME WE HAVE PULLED OVER 12 DOGS AND 3 CATS...AND WE CAN KEEP HELPING THEM GET OUT ALIVE AND NOT TO R&R UNTIL WE CAN HOPEFULLY HAVE A RESTFULL NIGHTS SLEEP ON 01/26/09 WHEN THEY DO NOT RENEW THE CONTRACT WITH THEM
We have 2 heartworm positive dogs in rescue & boarding right now that need treatment if you are able to donate for that as well. Dolly & Carson
If you wish to donate Directly to the rescues handling their care, please visit their websites…and just remember to put a note or memo on the donation that it is for Dolly, or Stanton dogs.
http://www.lakesidepetkennels.com/petpage.html
http://www.lastdaydogrescue.org/index.php


What do we need? We need a Pitbull rescue to help us with Casper…he was listed as a lab mix, but is clearly apbt and we now need a rescue to step up for him. We have fully vetted him but may have some dog aggression. If interested please contact melissahenchen@yahoo.com to work with her on coordination.

We have a ChipIn set up or email it to paypal address melissahenchen@yahoo.com