Our new newsletter is out and I wanted to share it with everyone. You Do NOT need to be a Pit Lover to enjoy this newsletter...it has A lot of great stories and topics. Be sure to check out Kathy G (from care2's ) article on dogs and cancer...it is very informative and touching!
~Christine
Hello Wiggle Butt Lovers!
It is that time again, after a few months of working on a new format and not having a newsletter for the rescue, here it is, the all new Wiggle Butt Gazette Online!
We have created a web page just for the ever popular Wiggle Butt Gazette! We have had many people say they wished it was easier to forward the Wiggle Butt Gazette along to others to read, or to be able to post it on their web sites and groups....well now it is!
: Check out our "Wiggle Butt" of the month CHILI...she's a real heartbreaker that could use a home of her own
: Kathy has been busy heading up the 2000 miles to fight cancer campaign...you can read all about her plight in this months newsletter.
: 16 yr old Tessa is back once again writing for the Wiggle Butt Gazette and Im sure you'll find her stories as touching & entertaining as ever.
: Adopter Of The Month: Riann & Her Adopted Baby Brody!
: More Yummy Recipes for you and your Pooch!
: Susan, our Reiki Master just finished her course on dog training and is now certified and working with pups that could really use her help! Read more from Susan in this issue. COMING VERY SOON!
: Every Body LOVES a Hero! Check Out Our Pit Bull Hero Story! A Story About Lucky, the pit bull hit by an 18 wheeler. COMING VERY SOON!
NOTE: As always we are open to suggestions and ideas for the newsletter! If you have any comments or suggestions or know of someone who wants to be on our newsletter mailing list please go here:
Tessa is our 16 year old daughter. She helps with the foster dogs from Hearts Of Gold Pit Rescue and she writes for the rescue's newsletter every month "The Wiggle Butt Gazette".
You can find some of her very popular articles here:
under the link in the navigation bar labeled "Tessa's Place". You may have to click on it a second time if a password page comes up as the website is getting a makeover right now! It will open her page after a second click!
She is always fighting for what she believes in and gives speeches at the school about Dogfighting and BSL and has changed many minds about the breed.
Tessa dreams of being and actress on Broadway and actually has a very good chance of making it there. You can read what she has to say about it by following her link below.
I know we all have pressing animal issues at hand...I myself donate money time and time again even when I have none to give, I spend thousands of dollars a year on the rescues I take in here and never ask for donations or help so trust me when I say I KNOW everyone in rescue is "rescue poor" :0)
All I ask is that you help Tessa by at least crossposting her plea for help.
You never know who may want to help her out! My husband and I are dog broke right now and could only contribute so much of what she needs so Tessa is reaching out for help with following her dreams!
Just think...when she is famous (and she will be one day) you could say you helped her to get there...and just think of how great that would be for the Pit Bulls to have Tessa on their side when she is a household name!
Tessa Needs Help Attending The New York Conservatory
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.
The rescue I volunteer for was able to pull four puppies the shelter had labeled as Pit Bulls. They are extremely Tiny ( about 2 pounds or less) and Very Very sweet! They are not Pits but mixed breeds. The 2 little reds have markings very much like a Doberman with grey eyes, and the 2 blonde/white and brown/white have steel blue eyes that will melt your heart and look like Catahoula mix's. They may or may not have Pit in them but it is definately not the predominent breed. Anyways they were going to die for being Pits so I guess what they really are did not matter.
We are still getting around to updating Petfinder for these sweet guys (yup all boys) with new pics and info (they have only been here a day! )
I have 2 here with me and I have to say they are truely the sweetest puppies I have ever had! They LOVE my 2 year old daughter and they are not biters! They crawl up into her lap and just give her the sweetest kisses ever! They are very well socialized and are also having a great time playing with my other dogs!
I want for these little guys to get loving forever homes NOW before they get too big! They need to go to a home where they can be loved and grow up with their family!
“Heaven goes by favour. If it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in…man is the only creature that inflicts pain for sport, knowing it to be pain.”— Mark Twain
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… 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! 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!!!
Please feel free to go and check out the Hearts Of Gold Pit Rescue Website.
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/heartsofgoldpitrescue.htmlIf 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).
*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. We look forward to hearing from you soon and hopefully to welcoming you on as a part of our team! Sincerely,Christine Mikulski Hearts of Gold Pit Rescue Vicksburg, MS Contact Fundraising, Education, Volunteer http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/heartsofgoldpitrescue.html
Please Help ME! Crosspost Far and Wide This Transport MUST Fill tomorrow or Im in a really bad position...My youngest daughter is REALLY Sick! Shes been running a HIGH fever for over 2 days and is sick now...I cant juggle an arthritic dog my 9 dogs and a sick baby for a week to re-run transport...I dont have the room or the energy. PLEASE HELP ME...PLEASE!!!~~Christine M.
TRANS NEEDED Sat. 11/11 Vicksburg, MS to Junction City, KS
Please cross-post and forward.
Please send the following information to j_tucker28 @ yahoo.com (remove spaces) if you can help!! This information will only be shared with other drivers!
Transport Coordinator: Janet Davis j_tucker28@yahoo.com 703-919-6496
Passenger: Names: Oscar Breed: American Bulldog Mix
Age: 8 years Gender: male
Weight: 75 lbs. Altered: Yes General Temperament: very laid back (arthritic) and super sweet Special Needs: Oscar suffers from arthritis, but no meds will need to be given during transport. Just a little patience and maybe some help.
Traveling with: collar, leash, vet records, health certificate, meds (please bring extra leashes/slip leads/water, just in case) Crate: optional, not provided Reason for transport: Kill shelter to approved furever home Shots: UTD with age appropriate vaccines
This poor fella was dumped at the shelter and was about to be euthanized because of his condition, but someone stepped in and found this beautiful, old boy a home!
Sending :
Vicksburg, MS Animal Shelter
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/MS12.html
Pulling/Boarding:
Christine Mikulski
440-773-2293
issippi13@yahoo.com
Going to Approved Home-Checked Home-Screened References-Called Adopter:
Penny Tilton
913-660-0709
jcibme@yahoo.com
All legs are flexible and open to suggestions.
Time added to each leg to allow for traffic and 15 minutes between legs for rest breaks.
Leg 1 - FILLED - TY, Wally!
Vicksburg, MS to Waskom, TX
196 miles, 3 hours
5:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Leg 2 - NEED
Waskom, TX to Owentown, TX
68 miles, 1 hour
8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Leg 3 - NEED
Owentown, TX to Forney, TX
81 miles, 1 hour 15 mins.
9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Leg 4 – FILLED – TY, Galyn!
Forney, TX to Sanger, TX
71 miles, 1 hour 15 mins.
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Leg 5 – FILLED – TY, Marti! Sanger, TX to Norman, OK
This is OSCAR. Please God Let him Find a Loving Place to go...dont let him die like this...
He had a home, but was cast away by his owner to die in the arms of total strangers instead of getting him the vet care he so desperately needed...
A Plea For Oscar:
Can you please help the old guy. He is walking and doing okay. If no one takes him they will have to put him to sleep. But they are hoping for rescue to come thru. he is sweet as he can be. A good old dog.This may be a pit. And older dog Very sweet has arthritis. he is up and walking now. He has been on injections at the vets office. he is about 8 years old. he just needs a place to live out his remaining time on rimadyl. he does not mind other dogs at all. Very sweet. Talks while you rub his head.
please help this old man.
If you have room in your heart and your home...please contact me Christine at issippi13@yahoo.com Today, before it is too late for Oscar.
These pups were picked up on a cruelty case yesterday. They have to be at the shelter 5 days. Can you help them. One may have ring worm. Very bloated not in good shape. left with no food etc. 10 weeks old. If you can't take them can you try to get them into rescue.
They are 2 female puppies picked up yesterday and have to be held for 5 days. The lighter color puppy is the one with the ring worm on the tail. they are only a couple months old.
They are awefully sweet, and she said they are not doing to good.
They should get a second chance! I could help with transport if a good rescue would take them!
They are located in Vicksburg MS. and are being held at the local county shelter (the city closed it's shelter). It is very small (I think only 4 or 5 runs!) and VERY short on room!
PLEASE CONTACE ME TO HELP!(Christine M. issippi13@aol.com they are at the shelter NOT with me!)
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