Newsletter (April 2008)

APRIL 2008 RED LAKE ROSIE’S RESCUE NEWSLETTER

March 2008 Statistics
30 DOGS & 13 CATS rescued and placed
14 NEUTER/SPAY
2 MAJOR MEDICAL

Projects for the summer:
1) HSUS Ravs animal clinic (July 22-27)
2) Well drilling and a well house
3) Pipe water into shelter
4) Dead Tree removal near the shelter (will contract help)
5) Install a large fenced in area (Tom and Nancy will help install)
6) Install 2 more 2/pod kennels and removal of dirt runs (will contract help)
7) Add gravel on the road (Trail Sand and Gravel)
8) Haul straw for winter. Switch to wood chips for the summer.
9) Clean woods and grounds all around the shelter.
10) Install a gate at both shelter entrances when fencing is installed.
11) Remodel shelter by installing new windows, flooring, a kitchen area and heating though out the shelter (need men to help)

“These goals are of primary importance, as well as the rescue and placement of more cats and dogs, and an aggressive neuter/spay program.”

Fundraiser Results
The Animal Rights Coalition (ARC) and Fast and Furless Vegan Boutique had a grand opening to celebrate their joint store front at 2615 E. Franklin Ave, Minneapolis. They held a silent auction to benefit Red Lake Rosie’s Rescue and Chicken Run. Each group received $675 which included $125 that ARC donated. The ARC Board also approved their second quarter grant award of $250 to RLRR.

ARC’s mission is dedicated to ending the suffering, abuse, and exploitation of non-human animals through information, education, and advocacy. It is the oldest and most successful animal rights organization in Minnesota.

Jon, owner of Fast and Furless adopted Thumper, a Red Lake dog last year. Thumper is always at the store with Jon greeting people. Fast and furless believes that respecting animals and the environment by not wearing products harmful to them is the very essence of "fashionable." Shop cruelty-free at the Twin Cities very own vegan boutique and meet Thumper!

Red Lake Rosie’s Rescue Blog
Remember to check out www.redlakerosie.blogspot.com for updates about RLRR – thanks to Denise Luke. You can contact Denise at d4luke.rlrr@blogger.com or dluke@comcast.net if you have information that you would like her to enter or you can add entries yourself.
On the blog, see Chinook, Miley and Buddy/Judd and read about how happy they are now!
Needs
Funding for summer projects is very needed. Please send your tax-deductible donations to Karen Good. Check to see if your company does matching donations!

Volunteer Opportunities
1) May transport, probably the second or third week. If you are interested, contact Dee Dee @ dewelles@comcast.net She will work with Karen for needed transport dates.
2) Fundraising garage sale. Location still needed for May or June, preferably at least a 2 car garage in a busy location with good street parking. A person is needed to help plan and organize. Contact Lynn @ lmecum4@msn.com

March Thank Yous:
1) The Animal Rights Coalition including Dallas Rising and Charlotte Cozzetto and Jon from Fast and Furless Vegan Boutique for donating $675 from their Grand Opening fundraiser.
2) The Animal Right Coalition for awarding a $250 grant and Debra Stockhill for completing the grant form.
3) Donna Perrozzi Jensen, Jeanette Larson and Jennifer Wolfe for transporting numerous animals.
4) Jeanette Larson for working non-stop at the shelter over Easter weekend.
5) Nancy and Tom O’Sullivan for picking up a huge amount of animal food in the Twin Cities and transporting food and animals.
6) Dee Dee Welles & her daughter Rory for food delivery and for meeting transports and transferring animals.

Where to stay when visiting Karen at 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 love to have company.
2) Piper's Inn, Clearbrook (20 miles from Karen’s). www.pipersinn.com 877-776-2323; 218-776-2323. 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 an RLRR story to share, know someone who would like to adopt or have any questions.

Lynn Mecum
Stillwater, MN
RLRR Support Team Coordinator
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)