I hate to bump anyones rescue posts but I thought you might all enjoy an chance to have a little Halloween fun with your pups! ~Christine

Hearts of Gold Pit Rescue’s

HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST!                            Send us in your best dressed Pit Bull Terriers, Staffordshire Terriers & Bully Wanna Be’s in their Halloween Costumes.
Pictures will be placed on the Hearts of Gold Pit Rescue website for all to see and the Grand Prize Winner will get a spot in our 2008 Calendar as the October pet of the month and will also receive a copy of that calendar! 1st and second place winners in each category will be featured in our November Issue of The Wiggle Butt Gazette and also will each receive one of our exclusive Rescue Pit 2007 hand crafted Holiday Paw Print collectible ornaments. All entries will receive a copy of the extremely informative & fun Wiggle Butt Gazette! Categories are as Follows:~Overall Best Costume(Wins spot in Calendar)~Scariest Costume~Funniest Costume~Most Original Costume Deadline for final entry is November 3rd 2007 at 11:59p.m. (That gives everyone time to get pics of their pooches on Halloween.

All Entries are to be sent to issippi13@aol.com please no large files.

You may enter as many times as you like in each category. All entries MUST include the following:~A Brief 50 words or less description of the Photo~Dogs Name~Your Name~Your Email Address/way to contact you if you win (will not be displayed) Thank you for sharing in the fun of this Holiday Season with us and Good Luck to you and your Bootiful Pup!

~H.O.G.P.R.

 

Please Feel Free To Crosspost as ALL are Welcome To Participate!

 ALL ENTRIES ARE TO BE SENT TO ISSIPPI13@AOL.COM

This story is a heartbreaker  

 

When Nikki (pit) was about a year old, she was found running down the  middle of Park Avenue in Memphis.  Mr. Bxxr took her home and decided to keep her.  He owned a photography studio so Nikki lived there until the business closed (2-3 years ago).  Mr. Bxxx had a partner (a female) and Nikki possibly saved the lady's life.  This is what happened - - the female photographer was working late and a man came up to the locked front door and demanded that she open the door.  When she wouldn't open the door, he started trying to break the glass.  When Nikki heard the banging she raced from the back of the studio, threw her body against the door and spread out her paws on the glass, growling and barking.  The man ran away. 

Nikki is a hero!!!!!!!!! 

Mr. Bxxx sold his studio and Nikki came home to live with him and his wife and their other two dogs.  The other female boxer died of old age.  That left Nikki and the male Shep X. 

Mr. Bxxx developed Alzheimer's and 2 weeks ago he and his wife were placed in assisted living.  Mr. Bxxxr made his son promise not to let anything happen to Nikki and her fur brother.  Mr. Bxxx was Nikki's life and mom's fav was the Shep X.  Nikki and dad would "sit for hours under the tree in the backyard.  Nikki was always by his side." 

WELL...................................... the home is empty, the yard looks like a jungle, and the two dogs, once house dogs, are being used for GUARD DOGS!!!!!!!!!  Mr. Brasher and wife are in assisted living.  They were told by their son that Nikki and the Shep got a new home in Mississippi.  This is NOT TRUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

As soon as the house sells or is rented (whichever comes first) Nikki and her brother will be euthanized.  The son is not a dog lover and he claims to have checked with all his family and no one can take either of the dogs. 

Nikki is now 9 years old.  She is suffering horribly from the heat and allergies.  Her eyes are caked with yellow discharge.  She has always been an inside dog.  Mr. Brasher (the son) is using Nikki and the Shep to guard the house so they are kept outside (until the house sells).

I have no place to put Nikki so I asked if Mr. Brasher could donate any money for short-term boarding and he said "no."  And guess what?  He is an $$$$$ attorney $$$$$ for the man that owns all the topless clubs in Memphis.  CHEAPO ~!!! and cares so little about his parents' dogs - sickening!!!!!  Plus he has lied to his parents, telling them their dogs have a new home. 

Does anyone out there have an application that might work out for Nikki?  Both dogs are altered, fully vetted, and had yearly checkup 2 months old.  I will have her vet checked (get a copy of her previous records) and have her allergies treated at my vet IF.......... someone can help me get her into a home. 

Nikki a hero, who saved a life and now hers is worth nothing.  This sweet senior deserves to live the remainder of her life in a loving home.  What can we do to help Nikki?  Please email Donna at heartsofgoldpitrescue@yahoo.com.

**I am hoping we can keep them together but that would take a miracle.  I am sending the Shep's pics to mixed breed rescues in hopes of getting him into rescue.

SEE PHOTO ALBUM BELOW!!

heartsofgoldpitrescue@yahoo.com wrote:

Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2007 08:39:00 -0700 (PDT)
From: heartsofgoldpitrescue@yahoo.com
To: heartsofgoldpitrescue@yahoo.com
Subject: Memphis Shep & Pit

Donna has shared photos with you.
	Memphis Shep & Pit (1 album)		You're invited to view my online photos at the Gallery. Enjoy! - Donna View photos Sign-in and be rewarded! Sign-in before the slideshow and get a special offer at the end! Not a member yet? Get 20 FREE prints when you join!
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 <sub><sup>CALLING ALL PIT BULL FRIENDS!

 If You LOVE Pit Bulls…If you can dedicate a few hours a week to helping the breed…If you have room in your heart and a little extra time on your hands…If you can’t foster or adopt a Pit Bull but still want to help rescue…</sup></sub> 

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 _{^{Then why not become a part of a Great Rescue dedicated to helping this Wonderful breed of dogs! Help them overcome the obstacles in life by giving them a fighting chance through Rescue, Fostering Programs, Education, and Community involvement. There is more to running a successful Pit rescue than just saving dogs from being killed in shelters, assessing their temperament and finding them safe, new loving homes. It takes a team of dedicated individuals who all have different skills to offer to keep things running smoothly. Not all people can offer their home to a Pit in need, but may still want to help save their lives. That’s where YOU come in!}} 

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<sub><sup>We are now looking for people who have interest in Volunteering their time to Hearts of Gold Pit Rescue in the Following Areas: 
1)      Computer Literate Person to manage/run the H.O.G. website2)    Computer Literate Person to manage/run the H.O.G. charitable storefront3)    Anyone with Graphic Design abilities (or similar) to help create upbeat Pit Rescue designs for items (shirts/hats/bags ect&hellip to be sold in the H.O.G. store for donations to keep the rescue running.4)    Person/persons (to work together if needed) to help keep track of BSL related activities and generate an updated once weekly list updating people on New and Pending BSL throughout USA.5)    Breed Specific Educational Materials Coordinator (someone to put together literature to be handed out at events or to be emailed/mailed to those that request it.)6)    People to help coordinate Fundraising efforts (To be led by C.M.)  

There are ALWAYS things that need to be done, and there is always room for people who truly LOVE the breed to volunteer!!!</sup></sub>  

_{^{Please feel free to go and check out the Hearts Of Gold Pit Rescue Website.}}

 _{^{http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/heartsofgoldpitrescue.html}}  

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 <sub><sup>If you are interested in Volunteering then please send an email to the address listed below: 

Issippi13@aol.com  
Attention Christine M. 
Email Subject line: H.O.G. VOLUNTEER
Please include in the body of your request: Your Name (First and Last) 
The State you are located in 
Your Email Address 
Your Phone Number and best time to call 
Also please list at least 2 references 
Position you can volunteer for and how many hours a week you can commit to. (If the area you would like to help out in is not listed, please state what you would like to do to volunteer) 
Also please tell us a little bit about yourself and your history in rescue (not required) or with Pits/Bullies (if any).</sup></sub>

_{^{*All requests made will be taken seriously and if accepted we will expect you to follow through on the commitments you make to this rescue.}}    

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We look forward to hearing from you soon and hopefully to welcoming you on as a part of our team!  

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Sincerely, _{^{Christine Mikulski
Hearts of Gold Pit Rescue
Vicksburg, MS Contact
Fundraising, Education, Volunteer
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/heartsofgoldpitrescue.html}} 

• Has appeared at Maury PAWS with a Pit puppy with a horribly injured eye, says vet says dog too young for surgery, next day says he gave dog away
• Next day, brings 4 newborn Pit mix puppies in, still bloody from birth, claims he found them by side of road
• Trying to pull as a "rescuer" - being put off by staff, asking him for info, etc.
• Trying to pull CATS as a rescuer (OMG!!!)
• Maury Co. has info he has outstanding warrants in Davidson Co for Pit Bull fighting - still trying to confirm
• An inmate at Maury Co recognized him when he came in and later told staff that man is big trouble - inmate didn't want to say more, but that prompted the start of investigation
• Not all info is known here yet and some was left at the office when I talked to a staff member tonight