Volunteer at Mall of America to raise funds for RLRR

Hi RLRR Supporters!

We have a great opportunity at the Nickelodeon Universe Park in Mall of America to raise some money for RLRR. We are scheduled to volunteer 3 dates throughout the summer with 6-10 people working each day from 11-7pm. Each person who works raises $50 for RLRR, which means if we can get 10 people for each day, we can earn $1,500 total for the animals! Each person must be atleast 16 years old and work an entire shift to get paid the full amount of money. I know it's a long day, but just think about how much the animals need your help. Volunteers will be scanning wristbands, making sure children are tall enough to go on rides, helping with concessions, etc.

This is an especially great opportunity for RLRR supporters who can't make it up to the shelter or clinics! You will be helping animals by spending an easy day at the mall and you get a free ride afterwards. Here are the dates that we need volunteers help:

Saturday, June 20th (11-7pm)
Saturday, July 25th (11-7pm)
Saturday, August 22nd (11-7pm)

If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please contact Lauren at coxla03@aol.com

Karen's summary of the clinic

We are happy to report that a number of animals were transported out during and immediately after the clinic on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 24 - 26.
We were able to spay and neuter 63 dogs and 43 cats during the clinic sponsored by DJ and T Foundation, Lawson Family Fund and Mobile Service Unit of AHS with Dr. Kim Culbertson.
Delicious vegetarian food was provided by Claudia and DeeDee . Lots of donations including food, paper products, and animal foods came from Linda and Animal Ark, too.
A large load of dog and cat food came to Red Lake Rosie's from the Shed in Chaska one week before the clinic. One pallet of this food was given to community dogs and cats during the clinic. Tom and Nancy O'Sullivan drove all the way to deliver the food to the shelter.
Lots of other people made financial donations. The Macks have been most generous in sponsoring clinics. We also are indebted to the rescue groups who take the animals and place them in good homes and the transporters who get them where they need to go. It takes many people to make the clinic a success to help the Red Lake animals.

Also special thank yous to all who sponsored 15 cots in "Cots for Clinics" which will be very useful during clinics for volunteers who stay in the warehouse. We will be using them during the May Clinic.

The metro team members DeeDee & Crystal and Sharae, who is a teenager from Red Lake, were the faithful volunteers working very hard to make it all work. There are so many, I cannot name them all.
Our transporters are DeeDee, Crystal, Mike, Tom & Nancy and Carolyn. Also Lauren and Mike who made the large Easter transport to clear out kennels for the clinic surrenders.

Sincerely, Karen

More about the April clinic

MORE FROM CRYSTAL:
When Friday came, Karen and DeeDee had the complicated transport in place.
The sick and questionable cases, where the outcome for the animal wasn't yet clear, stayed with Karen at RLRR.

The wonderful dog pictured with me, Shay, went to DeeDee's, other cats and dogs went to metro area foster homes, Tri-County, Animal Ark, Angels of Hope and Second Chance, just to name a few of the places on my transport list.
DeeDee (who didn't get going home until Saturday) had a great many more places and animals on her list. Karen and DeeDee do such a magnificent job of coordinating and placing animals.

The animal problems of Red Lake continue to be extensive. Over-population, homelessness, starvation, heartworm, mange, neglect and abuse are observable, but not acceptable. That is why Karen's mission and the support of all of the Red Lake Rosie's supporters matters.

That is why when I drive out of the reservation I know I will return.

Crystal

Thank You AHS for the Successful April Clinic

REPORT FROM CRYSTAL:
The AHS clinic at Red Lake Rosie's Rescue was held April 22-24. Because of job commitments I didn't get up to the area until Tuesday evening. Karen and DeeDee had everything set up and ready to go, so when Wednesday morning came around "Go" was exactly what we did.
The parking lot was filled by 7:30 and we had the "Full for Today" sign posted by 8:30. The pace was fast and steady. Dr. Kim and her dedicated staff worked tirelessly all three days spaying/neutering and vaccinating the many gentle creatures that came through the doors of the warehouse. By the end of the clinic they had altered 106 animals and had done two emergency surgeries.
Only the animals registered to be altered, or previously altered animals, were given vaccinations. This opened a dialogue with some people who had come for "vaccinations only". It gave us a chance to talk about the benefits of spaying and neutering and the positive long term effects clinics have for the homeless starving animals on the reservation.
We succeeded in changing a few minds and, as always, hoped that we planted a few seeds. A delicate little white dog named Pearl and her companion (Mr. Personality) named Midnight, came in on the first day. They were such people dogs that they were rarely in their kennels, but rather followed us around as we went from chore to chore.
Midnight was particularly fond of Wanda (AHS volunteer) and kept her company for hours while she diligently sterilized the surgical instruments. I welcomed every free moment when I could pick up Pearl and feel that sweet little face tuck under my chin.
MIRANDA & PEARLWe thought that maybe they were going to be left when the clinic came to an end, and thought of how incredibly easy it would be to rehome them, but on Friday their owner came back. They were just two of the 100+ animals that went through the clinic doors.
We registered, weighed, held, fed, walked, cleaned, de-ticked, comforted, and carried, and in return they touched our souls. Tons of food, collars, treats, and leashes were free for the taking. We are very fortunate to have generous donations to share with the people.
Which brings me to Claudia's generous donation of delicious meals that kept us going strong. If you have experienced Claudia's meals you know what I am talking about, and if you haven't I would suggest that you add that to the plus side of "Reasons to go work at a Red Lake Clinic".

Happy happenstance!

We had a transport Saturday, May 2nd. I had tried to place 3 very nice and fully vetted cats at Tricounty including Phyllis, Snowball and Baily, however, did not get a voicemail from Adam authorizing it until the transport was gone.
SNOWBALLMuch to my surprise there was a message on my voicemail on Sunday morning. Jane, a supporter of RLRR from the metro, was in Bemidji attending the wedding of a vet tech who works at the Clearwater Vet Services, one of our favorite vet clinics. Well, the vet tech just happened to know our phone number and Jane called and offered to transport any animals that needed a ride!
BAILYI met Jane in Clearbrook and the 3 cats went to Tricounty. I think it was so cool how everything "just happened" to work out so well.
PHYLLISThank you, Jane.
Sincerely, Karen

May 2 transport

We are very happy to report that on May 2nd Barbara of Minneaplis drove all the way to Bemidji to meet me to take out 12 animals to various rescues.We sent out Chessy, a heartworm positive shep to Pet Haven and they are going to treat her. We are so thankful to them.
CHESSY Also on board was Windi who went to Second Chance Dogs in St. Paul. She is a great dog, too.
WINDIThe puppies that went were a litter of 2 sheps named Gina & Georgie Girl and Charlie Brown who were surrendered at the clinic. They were not in good shape and could have died, but thankfully are on the mend at Caring Hands.
GINA & GEORGIE GIRLWe also sent a litter of 3 shep pups which I did not get a pic of and they are at Pet Projects.

We also sent the 4 little kitties to Barbara fostering for Pet Haven.

I usually try not to get too attached, however, Charlie Brown stole my heart, and he was the boss at the shelter all week- He is sadly missed.
CHARLIE BROWN
Thank you to all for your help in getting all these great animals hope for a forever home.

Sincerely, Karen

RLRR Clinic May 27-31

PLEASE CONTACT DEEDEE AT dewelles@comcast.net IF YOU CAN HELP.

We are set for volunteers for the latter half of the May clinic, but have none for set-up on Wednesday 5/27 or Thursday morning 5/28. We need at least two people to come on Wednesday to set-up, and at least two to do intake, help with the animals, food, etc. on Thursday morning. See basic schedule below:

Wednesday: Set up crates lined with pads for intake.

Wednesday: Set up intake/humane education area: tables, pens, tape, paperwork, handouts, numbering system/quota, food samples and any other giveaways.

Daily: Facilitate intake – hand out numbers for daily quota, call in people in order and seat them to complete forms, weigh animals – 2 people

Daily: Facilitate humane education/hand out information, bones, food samples, etc.

Daily: Prepare lunch and dinner.

Daily: Clean cages, kitty litters, water and walk intake animals and recovery animals – 2-3 people

Daily: Wash dishes, gather laundry, remove garbage.

Daily: Check out – retrieve animals for owners, educate them about meds & post-surgical care, sutures, etc. – 1-2 people

Daily: Clean empty cages in recovery and set-up at intake for next morning.

Daily: Clean, water, feed, and walk animals that are staying overnight.

Sunday Afternoon: Clean and break down kennels; clean clinic areas, kitchen, and equipment; load animals, empty crates, and equipment to go to the Cities and to Karen’s.