Newsletter (March 2008)

March 2008 Red Lake Rosie's Rescue Newsletter

February 2008 Statistics
12 dogs and 11 cats rescued, sheltered and placed
2 Neuter/spay
1 Major medical
1 Quill removal

Tori with her good buddy Carys!
Meet Tori (Torrence Chow-Tung Raymond)
Who would have thought that Tori, a frightened, abused and starving shephard with terrible mange and a bad cough would find a forever home and develop into the “best dog in the history of the world!”

Thanks to Karen Good for rescuing and caring of her until she was ready to go to the lovely folks at Pet Haven who welcomed her into their rescue. She was adopted by the owner of Auntie Ruth's boarding kennel! Here is what her human parents have to say about her:

Torrence Chow-Tung Raymond is doing fabulously well! She may well be the best dog in the history of the world! She comes to work with me every weekend and has many fans at the kennel--human and canine! She has met most of my family, and especially enjoys going to my brother's house to play with his dog, Phoebe. They chase each other around the jungle gym in the backyard. My husband is completely embarrassed that he put up such resistance to the dog idea since she has not caused one ounce of trouble since she joined our household.

The cats would probably love it if they never saw her again, but they are quite spoiled and need to look at the big picture...the naughtiest cat, Ruby, has not been even half as naughty as she usually is, so perhaps she's learned a lesson, too. Tori has met our bunny and is very, very good. Interested, yes, but made no sudden moves or dashes. Now they lay within three feet of each other on opposite sides of the baby gate and couldn't care less!

Thanks Red Lake Rosie’s Rescue and Pet Haven!
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Red Lake Rosie's Rescue Blog
We now have a RLRR blog site thanks to Denise Luke! Keep up to date and share information about RLRR at http://www.redlakerosie.blogspot.com/ You can save it as a favorite, return to view it often and leave comments. Denise has added some great animal stories and photos!

There are a few ways to contribute entries/information to the blog. You can either contact Denise and she will get you set up to add entries yourself or you can have her publish the entry by sending her the information and even a photo to: d4luke.rlrr@blogger.com or d4luke@comcast.net

Volunteer Opportunities
1) Transport needed for the weekend of April 19. Several dogs/pups and a few cats will need to be transported to the Twin Cities. Working at the shelter would be an added bonus! Contact Lynn if you can help.
2) Tentative Animal Clinic the beginning of May. Several volunteers including a lead volunteer will be needed. More information as soon as Karen gets the details.
3) Fundraising garage sale in May. We need items for the sale, drop off locations for storing items, people to price and people to work the sale. More information via email within next 2 weeks.
4) HSUS/RAVS (Rural Area Veterinary Services) Animal Clinic July 21-26. This is the big one! We will need several people to help with set up, clean up, animal care, humane education and feeding the masses (about 55 vets, vet students, vet techs and volunteers). Many animals are treated and spayed and neutered during this clinic. Contact Lynn if you would like to help.

Spring Garage Sale
It’s time to start spring house cleaning and collecting quality items from friends and family for the 3rd annual RLRR fundraising garage sale. We need household & domestics, sports, art & crafts, toys, furniture, electronics, yard & garden, movies & music, books, pet items and clothes – all in good shape please. This has turned into a big fundraiser for us!

Charitable Contributions
Thanks to Jeanette Larson for sharing this information. The following out-of-pocket expenses associated with charitable work are tax deductible, the same as cash donations.
1) Mileage. Keep a log of your miles traveled. You can either claim 14 cents per mile OR use your actual expense for gas.
2) Lodging and meals if gone overnight as long as (get this) there is not “a significant element of pleasure, recreation, or vacation in the travel.”
3) A large vehicle or van rental which are great for transporting items up to RLRR and for transporting animals back.
4) Other items such as shelter & vet supplies and most other needs.

Tail Waggers! Why Your Dog Shouldn’t Use Your Computer
1) Thumbs on their front paws are too short to hit the spacer bar
2) Involuntary tail wagging gives it away when they are ordering from Pets.com
3) Too messy when they "mark" their favorite web page
4) Attacks screen when receives message "you've got mail"
5) Can't stick their heads out when using Windows 2007

Needs
Monetary donations for kennels, shelter supplies, milk replacement, bedding, vet supplies and medical.
DOUBLE your donation with matching donations from your work.
Make out donations to Red Lake Rosie Rescue Inc, and send to Karen Good.
CONTRIBUTIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE. RLRR is 501c3.


Thank You’s
1) Jodi Ehlenz, Denise Luke, Paul & Cathy Thompson, Chuck and Jeff for taking up supplies, working at the shelter and transporting animals in February. Dee Dee Welles for transport. Big THANKS!
2) Claudia Wielgorecki for stainless steel food and water bowls. As soon as this need request was posted, she went right out and purchased them.
3) Kristina, Carolyn, Kendra, Amber & Matt, Ingrid, Sharon, Ruth, Barbara, Linda, Kathy and Chris who generously donated dog and cat food.
4) The Minnesota Department of Education in Roseville who bigheartedly donated monetary contributions and cat and dog food (an incredible 1,000 cans of dog/cat food plus good quality dog/puppy and cat food).
Thanks to George, Liane, Stephanie, Judy, Terry and Jeff, Jean, Cherie, Deb, Alice, Ellen, Cheryl, Erin, Stan, Kursten, Ken, Bonnie, Brenda, Laurie, Deb, Lochlan, Kelly, Heather, Nancy, Betty, Sheila and Jeanne. Special thanks to Jodi Ehlenz for spreading the word about this need and for transporting all this up to RLRR.

Where To Stay When Going To Karen’s – RLRR
1) Karen’s house (next to the shelter). She has a spare bedroom (single bed) and room on the living room floor for air mattresses and sleeping bags. Karen lives in the peaceful country on the west end of the reservation. Cross the street and you are out of the reservation. She & Kevin like company.
2) Piper's Inn, Clearbrook (20 miles from Karen’s). 877-776-2323; 218-776-2323. www.pipersinn.com Corporate rate: $39 (1 person), $50 (2 people).
3) Hotels in Bemidji. 60 miles from Karen’s.

Contact Lynn if you would like to help, have a RLRR story to share, have information for our newsletters (such as thank you’s), know someone who would like to foster or adopt or if have any questions.

Lynn Mecum
RLRR Support Team Coordinator
Stillwater, MN
lmecum4@msn.com

Karen Good
Red Lake Rosie Rescue, Inc.
RR #1, Box 56
Trail, MN 56684
keg@gvtel.com
http://www.redlakerosies.piczo.com/ (check out website)