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Thursday, July 02, 2009 

Category: Pets and Animals
UPDATE, Fri, July 10, 7am EDT - WE'RE SOOOO CLOSE!!!Just a few more dollars and ALL of these doggies will be ready to head off to their new lives!! PLEASE consider making a donation, of any size - every little bit helps!! We'll let this fundraiser run through tomorrow morning. With YOUR help - We can DO THIS!!

***DEADLINE FOR FUNDS EXTENDED TO TODAY AT 10AM EDT***

Saving Shelter Pets is currently working on Transport #71. The dogs below need YOUR help so they can have their Independence Day too!! Celebrate the July 4 holiday by helping these homeless dogs start their journey to freedom and a loving home of their very own!! :) Donations of all sizes welcome - thanks SO MUCH for your support!!


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Black Jack
 

Poor Black Jack was supposed to go on a previous transport but tested positive for Heartworm, and had to stay behind for treatment. Can you spare a few dollars to help him pay off his vet bill ($200 for heartworm treatment) and hop on this next transport?

Funds Needed: $200
Raised So Far: $150
STILL NEED: $50


Blondie
 

Blondie was a Puppy Promises momma, whose her owners decided they wanted to be rid of HER too!! On top of that, Blondie tested positive for Heartworm. She has already been spayed through Puppy Promises, so she needs just $100 for shots & transport, plus $200 for the Heartworm treatment. Can you help SSP turn this adorable girl's luck around?

Funds Needed: $300
Raised So Far: $300
FULLY SPONSORED!!


Baloo
 

This big fluffy guy was pulled from the DeKalb County shelter earlier in the year and he also tested positive for Heartworm. He needs $200 to pay off his vet bill and get on his way to freedom!! Big dogs from Georgia shelters, especially those with Heartworm, rarely get a chance - won't you please help him?

Funds Needed: $200
Raised So Far: $200
FULLY SPONSORED!!



Ozzy


Ozzy is a cute Aussie mix who gets along wonderfully with everyone!! He is already neutered, so he just needs $100 for his vet exam and his spot on the transport. Let's help this little Murray County stray get on his way to freedom!!

Funds Needed: $100
Raised So Far: $100
FULLY SPONSORED!!


Ellie May


Ellie May is a gorgeous Blue Tick Coonhound dog. She knows that with so many hounds in Georgia, a big girl like her will have trouble finding a home. But she also knows that SSP's rescues will appreciate her super-friendly personality and will find her an awesome forever home. She is already spayed and needs just $100 to cover the rest of her expenses.

Funds Needed: $100
Raised So Far: $100
FULLY SPONSORED!!



Litter of 6 "Really Mixed" Breed Pups
 

The breed mix of this multi-colored litter is anyone's guess, but one thing is certain - they are absolutely adorable!! :) They are a Puppy Promises litter, and need $50 each for their vetting & transport, plus the spay surgery for their mom.

Funds Needed: $300
Raised So Far: $225
STILL NEED: $75



Litter of 5 Terrier/Chi Pups
 

These tiny babies, also from our Puppy Promises program, are looking forward to getting out of Georgia and heading to the Northeast to start their new lives in happy homes!! They each need $50 to get on their way - can you help them?

Funds Needed: $250
Raised So Far: $190
STILL NEED: $60



Litter of 7 Hound Mix Pups
 

It just wouldn't be a SSP Transport without at least ONE litter of Hound Mix puppies - and here they are!! These seven adorable black & tan kids are also from the Puppy Promises program. Hounds are all too common in Georgia, so they want to go somewhere else - like a rescue in the Northeast! Let's help them - $50 apiece gets them on their way.

Funds Needed: $350
Raised So Far: $275
STILL NEED: $75



Litter of 4 Redbone Mix Pups


Speaking of hounds, these four Puppy Promises cuties are high mix Redbones. They want their chance at freedom in the Northeast too, and they asking nicely for just a little help so they can get their vetting and their ride. They also need $50 each.

Funds Needed: $200
Raised So Far: $150
STILL NEED: $50



Yogi


Yogi is an adorable puppy from Murray County. This poor guy is an orphan, and he needs to find a family to love him. For just $50, SSP can get Yogi to a rescue in the Northeast, where they'll get a good start on a great life!!

Funds Needed: $50
Raised So Far: $50
FULLY SPONSORED!!



Litter of 3 Chi Mix Pups


These three tiny kids finally got their picture taken so you all can see how precious they are!! They are part of the Puppy Promises program too, so they will need $50 each for the journey north. Can you help them get on their way?

Funds Needed: $150
Raised So Far: $100
STILL NEED: $50


  About Saving Shelter Pets: Saving Shelter Pets (SSP) strives to eliminate euthanasia as a method of population control for homeless companion animals, by providing no-kill alternative solutions and pro-actively addressing the problem of pet overpopulation. SSP is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization with supporters nationwide. Please see our FAQs for more information. NOTE: The animals pictured in this or any other message are NOT available for adoption. We do not have the resources to properly screen adoptive homes. We send our dogs and cats to pre-approved no-kill rescues in the Northeast, and these rescues will then adopt them into wonderful forever homes.
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Monday, June 15, 2009 

Well, as most of you probably know, we fell a few hundred dollars short with our Transport #70 fundraiser. In order to save these puppies and get them to rescue, we dipped into our funds from our recent Auction fundraiser. So these puppies are SAFE! :)

However, we are very concerned about funding the transports during the rest of this summer. Fundraising is always difficult this time of year, and this year is proving to be particularly tough for us. We want very much to keep our transport program running and saving dogs through the summer.

In order to do that, we NEED you all to help. We know everyone is broke, and we're pretty much broke too. But the puppies in Murray & Cherokee Counties and homeless dogs throughout Georgia are depending on all of us!! Please PLEASE continue to donate whenever possible and spread the word during these critical next few months, so that together we may keep SSP's Transport program up & running!!

Our supporters mean the world to us, and to the animals we help. Below are the pups that were saved in Transport #70 because of your dedication and your generosity. Thanks as always for your continued assistance in our work.

Litter of 2 Dachshund Pups


Litter of 5 Redbone Coonhound Mix Pups


Litter of 5 Lab Mix Pups


Litter of 2 Beagle Pups


Litter of 6 Black & Tan Hound Mix Pups



Litter of 3 Bandana Pups



Litter of 8 Black & Tan Mix Pups



Litter of 8 GSD Mix Pups


Litter of 5 Pups



Dante


Litter of 8 Lab/Hound/Terrier Pups


Litter of 9 Hound/Lab Mix Pups


About Saving Shelter Pets: Saving Shelter Pets (SSP) strives to eliminate euthanasia as a method of population control for homeless companion animals, by providing no-kill alternative solutions and pro-actively addressing the problem of pet overpopulation. SSP is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization with supporters nationwide. Please see our FAQs for more information. NOTE: The animals pictured in this or any other message are NOT available for adoption. We do not have the resources to properly screen adoptive homes. We send our dogs and cats to pre-approved no-kill rescues in the Northeast, and these rescues will then adopt them into wonderful forever homes.
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Sunday, May 31, 2009 

Category: Pets and Animals
Update, Wed, June 10, 11:30pm - WE HAVE A LAST-MINUTE DONATION CHALLENGE!!  One of our best supporters has offered to match each dollar of the next $500 donated, which gets us VERY close to our fundraising goal!!

With YOUR help - WE CAN STILL DO THIS!!

We'll extend the deadline until NOON THURSDAY for this very special matching funds challenge!! Double your donation!!  Every dollar of the next $500 donated counts as two.  So PLEASE help us help these pups!!  

Well, puppy season is officially upon us! We have had 65 puppies sign up for our Puppy Promises program in the last few weeks. We are swimming in pups and really hoping to get them all to their rescues in the Northeast next week! We know money is tight for everyone right now, but these puppies really need our help....please take a look at their pics below and any bit of help that you can offer would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!! :)

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Litter of 2 Dachshund Pups
This itty-bitty litter of 2 was too young to travel on our last transport, but they're ready to travel now on Transport #70. All they need is a little sponsorship to help them reach their new rescue!

Funds needed: $100
Raised so far: $100
FULLY FUNDED!!



Litter of 5 Redbone Coonhound Mix Pups
These cuties were signed up for our Puppy Promises program, so instead of an uncertain fate at the local shelter, these little guys will be heading to the Northeast to find their new forever homes! Each pup just needs $50 to cover their vetting & travel expenses. (1 pup already sponsored through our Spring online auction -- thank you!!)

Funds needed: $250
Raised so far: $135
STILL NEED: $115



Litter of 5 Lab Mix Pups
These puppies are also part of our Puppy Promises program. Each pup just needs $50 to cover their vetting & travel expenses.

Funds needed: $250
Raised so far: $250
FULLY FUNDED!!



Litter of 2 Beagle Pups
These 3-month-old boys, "Luke" and "Quinn", are also part of our Puppy Promises program.  Help them each get a happy home!!

Funds needed: $100
Raised so far: $100
FULLY FUNDED!!




Litter of 6 Black & Tan Hound Mix Pups
These Puppy Promises kids each need $50 to cover their vetting & travel expenses. Please help these cuties on their journey to their new rescue!

Funds needed: $300
Raised so far: $150
STILL NEED: $150




Litter of 3 Bandana Pups
How adorable are these little pups in their fancy red bandanas? :) Won't you please help them find their way to their new forever homes in the Northeast?

Funds needed: $150
Raised so far: $75
STILL NEED: $75




Litter of 8 Black & Tan Mix Pups
These chubby little cuties would love to travel to the Northeast on Transport #70 so they can find their forever homes!

Funds needed: $400
Raised so far: $210
STILL NEED: $190





Litter of 8 GSD Mix Pups
These sweeties are more Puppy Promises pups!  They need $50 each to get on their way to their rescue.  Can you help them?

Funds needed: $400
Raised so far: $200
STILL NEED: $200



Litter of 5 Pups
We don't know what breed these little ones are, but they sure are cute!!  They're also Puppy Promises pups, so they need $50 each to cover their expenses.

Funds needed: $250
Raised so far: $115
STILL NEED: $135




Dante
Poor Dante had to go through treatment for Heartworm, but he's all better now and has a rescue waiting for him! He needs $200 to cover his vetting and expenses for the trip.

Funds needed: $200
Raised so far: $95
STILL NEED: $105




Litter of 8 Lab/Hound/Terrier Pups

Funds needed: $400
Raised so far: $225
STILL NEED: $175



Litter of 9 Hound/Lab Mix Pups

Funds needed: $450
Raised so far: 255
STILL NEED: $195






About Saving Shelter Pets:
Saving Shelter Pets (SSP) strives to eliminate euthanasia as a method of population control for homeless companion animals, by providing no-kill alternative solutions and pro-actively addressing the problem of pet overpopulation.

SSP is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization with supporters nationwide. Please see our FAQs for more information.

NOTE: The animals pictured in this or any other message are NOT available for adoption. We do not have the resources to properly screen adoptive homes. We send our dogs and cats to pre-approved no-kill rescues in the Northeast, and these rescues will then adopt them into wonderful forever homes.

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Thursday, May 14, 2009 


Transport #69 fundraiser update, May 14 - ALL DOGGIES ARE SAFE!!

Well, it came right down to the wire, and at the end we were still a little bit short, but we know everyone is as broke as we are right now - so we've declared it "close enough"!!

A big BIG thanks to everyone who dug deep into their hearts (and their wallets!) and made this another successful fundraiser for the animals!!
And to everyone who donated, cross-posted, told friends, and wished for good karma - YOU are the reason these dogs get a second chance at a good life!!  SSP supporters are AWESOME!! :)

Please take another look at the lives we saved together in this transport effort...

Charlie


This fluffy little Chow mix just craves attention and cuddling - he actually cries sometimes when you talk to him! He needs to be in a loving home, not sitting all alone in a shelter.


Sam


Alert eyes, wagging tail, HUGE paws - yep, it's a Lab pup!! All Sam wants is someone to love. Please help Sam get to rescue so he can find a Lab family to take him home and love him, and so he can adore them forever.


Reggie


This sweetie lost his first home because his family didn't feel like taking care of his skin condition. The vet says it's nothing more than allergies, and he just needs a second chance. With your help, we can do that!


Willow

(we never did get a picture of this little diva!!)


Willow is camera shy so we don't yet have a picture of her - but we're told she is an adorable little Shar Pei princess!! And a shelter is NO place for a princess. Let's get her north to find a family she can reign over and call her own!


Nero


Look at those eyes and that sad hound face - need we say any more! This poor boy clearly wants to get out of that cage and into a home with a family that loves him. How can we turn him down?


Oliver


Attention Doxie lovers!! Oliver is a pure-bred Doxie, and will surely be adopted in a flash from a rescue the Northeast - we just need the funds to get him there. Can you help?


Mojo


This lovable little guy is a JRT mix - and he's going stir crazy in the shelter. Let's get him out of there and into a home that will give him plenty of space to run and jump and play!!


Blue Heeler Pups, litter of 3


These three fuzzy kids are Puppy Promises puppies, looking for funds for their big trip north. They heard that families in the Northeast will love them and take care of them, and they know that nobody in Georgia wants them. Please donate so they can travel on this next transport.


Pittie pups, litter of 10


What's cuter than a wheelba rrow full of Pittie puppies? Not much!! SSP has two rescues that will take care of these kids from Puppy Promises. Many Pitties never stand a chance in Georgia or anywhere else, so please help us get these little ones on their way to a better life.


Ridgeback pups, litter of 7


These guys certainly look like a big tub full of cuteness and fun! It's not their fault that their family can't take care of them and doesn't want them. But, with your help, we can get them into loving homes to call their very own.


Ridgeback pups, litter of 3


Yes, it's another litter of Ridgeback pups! These fuzzy kids are waiting patiently and dreaming of traveling north, to find loving homes and families of their own. Will you help SSP make their dreams come true?


SSP extends a sincere thanks to you for your donations and support!!


About Saving Shelter Pets: Saving Shelter Pets (SSP) strives to eliminate euthanasia as a method of population control for homeless companion animals, by providing no-kill alternative solutions and pro-actively addressing the problem of pet overpopulation. SSP is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization with supporters nationwide. Please see our FAQs for more information. NOTE: The animals pictured in this or any other message are NOT available for adoption. We do not have the resources to properly screen adoptive homes. We send our dogs and cats to pre-approved no-kill rescues in the Northeast, and these rescues will then adopt them into wonderful forever homes.

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Thursday, May 07, 2009 

Category: Pets and Animals

Update, May 13 - DEADLINE IS TONIGHT!!  We MUST raise the funds to save these adorable dogs, and it's REALLY getting down to the wire!!

We're SOOOO close!!! Can you spare just a little to help us meet our fundraising goal?

We are broke (like everyone else these days), and we do NOT have the money to cover the bills for these dogs.  This fundraiser is critical to SSP!!  PLEASE help us help them, and so that we may continue to rescue more in the future.  Donations of any size are welcome - every little bit helps!!

SSP Transport #69 is gearing up to head north!! We have a few shelter dogs from Georgia that need funds to cover their vetting, S/N surgery, and transport costs to get to their rescue in the Northeast. And of course it wouldn't be an SSP transport without a few litters of adorable Puppy Promises puppies! These kids need vetting and transport funds too, and part of the money raised for them is used to spay their mother and sterilize any other unaltered pets in the family household!! Yay!!

Here are the candidates that need funds to get out of Georgia and on their way to a new life. Won't you please make a donation to help them? Any amount helps. Thanks as always for your support!!

CLICK HERE TO DONATE!!


Charlie


This fluffy little Chow mix just craves attention and cuddling - he actually cries sometimes when you talk to him! He needs to be in a loving home, not sitting all alone in a shelter.

Funds needed: $200
Raised so far: $165
STILL NEED: $35


Sam


Alert eyes, wagging tail, HUGE paws - yep, it's a Lab pup!! All Sam wants is someone to love. Please help Sam get to rescue so he can find a Lab family to take him home and love him, and so he can adore them forever.

Funds needed: $200
Raised so far: $175
STILL NEED: $25


Reggie


This sweetie lost his first home because his family didn't feel like taking care of his skin condition. The vet says it's nothing more than allergies, and he just needs a second chance. With your help, we can do that!

Funds needed: $200
Raised so far: $150
STILL NEED: $50


Willow

Willow is camera shy so we don't yet have a picture of her - but we're told she is an adorable little Shar Pei princess!! And a shelter is NO place for a princess. Let's get her north to find a family she can reign over and call her own!

Funds needed: $200
Raised so far: $155
STILL NEED: $45


Nero


Look at those eyes and that sad hound face - need we say any more! This poor boy clearly wants to get out of that cage and into a home with a family that loves him. How can we turn him down?

Funds needed: $200
Raised so far: $155
STILL NEED: $45


Oliver


Attention Doxie lovers!! Oliver is a pure-bred Doxie, and will surely be adopted in a flash from a rescue the Northeast - we just need the funds to get him there. Can you help?

Funds needed: $200
Raised so far: $160
STILL NEED: $40


Mojo


This lovable little guy is a JRT mix - and he's going stir crazy in the shelter. Let's get him out of there and into a home that will give him plenty of space to run and jump and play!!

Funds needed: $200
Raised so far: $155
STILL NEED: $45


Blue Heeler Pups, litter of 3


These three fuzzy kids are Puppy Promises puppies, looking for funds for their big trip north. They heard that families in the Northeast will love them and take care of them, and they know that nobody in Georgia wants them. Please donate so they can travel on this next transport.

Funds needed: $150
Raised so far: $75
STILL NEED: $75


Pittie pups, litter of 10


What's cuter than a wheelbarrow full of Pittie puppies? Not much!! SSP has two rescues that will take care of these kids from Puppy Promises. Many Pitties never stand a chance in Georgia or anywhere else, so please help us get these little ones on their way to a better life.

Funds needed: $500
Raised so far: $275
STILL NEED: $225


Ridgeback pups, litter of 7


These guys certainly look like a big tub full of cuteness and fun! It's not their fault that their family can't take care of them and doesn't want them. But, with your help, we can get them into loving homes to call their very own.

Funds needed: $350
Raised so far: $240
STILL NEED: $110


Ridgeback pups, litter of 3


Yes, it's another litter of Ridgeback pups! These fuzzy kids are waiting patiently and dreaming of traveling north, to find loving homes and families of their own. Will you help SSP make their dreams come true?

Funds needed: $150
Raised so far: $105
STILL NEED: $45


SSP extends a sincere thanks to you for your donations and support!!


About Saving Shelter Pets: Saving Shelter Pets (SSP) strives to eliminate euthanasia as a method of population control for homeless companion animals, by providing no-kill alternative solutions and pro-actively addressing the problem of pet overpopulation. SSP is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization with supporters nationwide. Please see our FAQs for more information. NOTE: The animals pictured in this or any other message are NOT available for adoption. We do not have the resources to properly screen adoptive homes. We send our dogs and cats to pre-approved no-kill rescues in the Northeast, and these rescues will then adopt them into wonderful forever homes.
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Monday, May 04, 2009 

Category: Pets and Animals
UPDATE, Wed., May 6 - We've seen good bidding activity already, and several cool new items have been added in the last two days!! Bargains are everywhere - check them out!!

The Saving Shelter Pets Spring Auction is officially open!!

Now is your opportunity to browse and bid on our fabulous array of items up for auction. We have great deals on clothing, jewelry, artwork, items for home, even exotic getaway vacations!!

Check out our fabulous selection of items here: SSP Spring Auction




All proceeds from this spring's event benefit our Puppy Promises program, which keeps unwanted litters of puppies out of the shelter AND provides spay surgery for their mother dog to prevent future pregnancies.

Also - in addition to the great items in our own auction catalog, Pawfect Pet Collars By Jackie is donating 25% of the sales from their site to SSP for the duration of the auction!!

Check out their exquisite line of collars and canine fashion accessories here: Pawfect Pet Collars By Jackie

Our event last fall was a huge success and, with YOUR help - this one will be too!! Spread the word to your family & friends - bargain hunters and animals lovers alike are sure to enjoy browsing the fine selection of items in our catalog. Many super deals are available, don't miss the chance to get yours!!

Auction runs through May 18. See you there and thanks as always for your support!!

About Saving Shelter Pets: Saving Shelter Pets (SSP) strives to eliminate euthanasia as a method of population control for homeless companion animals, by providing no-kill alternative solutions and pro-actively addressing the problem of pet overpopulation. SSP is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization with supporters nationwide. Please see our FAQs for more information. NOTE: The animals pictured in this or any other message are NOT available for adoption. We do not have the resources to properly screen adoptive homes. We send our dogs and cats to pre-approved no-kill rescues in the Northeast, and these rescues will then adopt them into wonderful forever homes.
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009 

Category: Pets and Animals

Don't forget to shop this Wednesday, April 29th!

Great Mother's Day gifts available! 

All items purchased on April 29th from the Bella store will benefit Saving Shelter Pets. Bella's fun and funky collection of spring items will add flair to your wardrobe and is easy on your wallet -- all items are under $25! 

On April 29th, SSP will receive 20% of all sales. See their fabulous selection of clothing, jewelry, handbags, and other accessories at www.bellaofcapecod.com and don't forget to shop for SSP during the 1-day sale on April 29th!

All items purchased during the sale will be delivered in time for Mother’s Day.



About Saving Shelter Pets: Saving Shelter Pets (SSP) strives to eliminate euthanasia as a method of population control for homeless companion animals, by providing no-kill alternative solutions and pro-actively addressing the problem of pet overpopulation. SSP is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization with supporters nationwide. Please see our FAQs for more information. NOTE: The animals pictured in this or any other message are NOT available for adoption. We do not have the resources to properly screen adoptive homes. We send our dogs and cats to pre-approved no-kill rescues in the Northeast, and these rescues will then adopt them into wonderful forever homes.

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Thursday, April 23, 2009 

Category: Pets and Animals

Our Spring Auction starts in less than two weeks!! This is a great opportunity for you to help SSP without sending us any of your hard-earned cash. For this event, we are seeking in-kind donations to add to our online auction catalog - new or gently used household items, artist or artisn creations, articles of sale from your business, gift cards or certificates, etc. Let SSP turn those items into cash to help the animals!!

Last fall our auction raised over $1500, and we'd like this one to be even bigger!! All proceeds from our spring event will benefit our Puppy Promises program. There is still time to donate items, but we need to hear from you SOON to get them listed in time for the event kick-off.

If you would like to donate an item, or if you have any questions about the auction event, please send an e-mail to info@savingshelterpets.com.

Here's the link to our catalog so far: SSP Auction - Spring '09

The bidding begins Monday, May 4, at 8am EDT. Help us make this event our biggest fundraiser ever!!

From all of us here at Saving Shelter Pets -

*****THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!*****


About Saving Shelter Pets: Saving Shelter Pets (SSP) strives to eliminate euthanasia as a method of population control for homeless companion animals, by providing no-kill alternative solutions and pro-actively addressing the problem of pet overpopulation. SSP is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization with supporters nationwide. Please see our FAQs for more information. NOTE: The animals pictured in this or any other message are NOT available for adoption. We do not have the resources to properly screen adoptive homes. We send our dogs and cats to pre-approved no-kill rescues in the Northeast, and these rescues will then adopt them into wonderful forever homes.
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Tuesday, April 21, 2009 

Category: Pets and Animals
For anyone who doesn't already get our newsletter, here's the latest edition (from last week).  Enjoy!!

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Greetings from Saving Shelter Pets! Well, the daffodils are  blooming, the robins are back, and the sun is starting to feel a little warmer.  We’re shaking off the blustery cold of the last few months, and we hope that  spring is making its way into your neighborhood too.

Spring Auction Event – Call for Items
SSP is holding an online auction  again this spring, and we’re looking for donated items to put up for bidding!  Our auction last fall was a lot of fun, and it raised over $1500 for the animals  too. We hope this one will be even bigger and better! The event kicks off May  4th and will run through May 18th with all proceeds benefiting our Puppy  Promises program.

Do you have something you would like to  contribute? If so, we would love to hear from you! We can accept new or “nearly  new” household items (jewelry, clothing, knick knacks, etc), artist or artisan  creations of all kinds, business gift certificates, event tickets, music or  sports memorabilia, etc. Let SSP turn your unused items or artistic creations  into cash to help the animals!

E-mail us today for more details, at info@savingshelterpets.com, if you have something to donate.

Bella of Cape Cod - One Day Online  Sale
Mark the date  on your calendar – April 29th. All items purchased online from Bella of Cape on that day benefit SSP!  Their fun and funky collection of spring items adds flair to your wardrobe and  is easy on your wallet. On April 29th, SSP will receive 20% of all their sales! See their fabulous selection  of clothing, jewelry, handbags, and other accessories at www.bellaofcapecod.com  and shop for SSP on April 29! All items purchased during the sale will be  delivered in time for Mother’s Day.



Rescue #68 - Mission Accomplished
Thanks to your donations and the hard work  of our Transport Committee, SSP's Rescue #68 was successfully completed during  the first weekend in April. Four adult dogs and 51 (yes!! 51!!) puppies were  delivered to rescues for adoption into forever homes. Hats off to everyone who  contributed to this awesome effort! The pictures featured in this newsletter are  faces of a few of the lucky passengers who made the journey.


Razoo's March Goodness  Contest
Thanks to everyone for lending  your support to SSP during the Razoo contest. While we eventually finished well  out of the prize money, we truly appreciate the effort you made to keep SSP in  the running for most of the contest. Thanks especially for the kind words from  those of you who left comments while donating. These compliments, along with  your dedication to SSP and the animals we help, are truly a source of  inspiration for us.

Help SSP without Breaking Your  Budget
Want to donate to SSP, but short  on funds? You’re not alone! In this tough economy, it’s more important than ever  to make your money work for you and for the animals too. SSP reminds you that we  have a number of programs to help our animals while you shop or surf the  internet:

Amazon.com – Do you enjoy online shopping? Shop at Amazon  through this special link, and SSP will automatically receive up to 6%  of your purchase dollars!

iGive  – Maybe Amazon doesn’t have what you need. No worries!! You’re sure to find  it at iGive, the Internet’s largest virtual shopping mall!! Many of today’s  largest and hottest retailer websites are right there (think Barnes & Noble,  Hot Topic, the iTunes Store, Best Buy, Home Depot, etc.), and SSP receives a  percentage of all your purchases through iGive. So go to the iGive mall every  time you shop online, and earn cash for the animals automatically while your  shop your favorite stores!!

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 About Saving Shelter Pets:Saving Shelter Pets (SSP) strives to eliminate euthanasia as a method of population control for homeless companion animals, by providing no-kill alternative solutions and pro-actively addressing the problem of pet overpopulation.SSP is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization with supporters nationwide. Please see our FAQs for more information.NOTE: The animals pictured in this or any other message are NOT available for adoption. We do not have the resources to properly screen adoptive homes. We send our dogs and cats to pre-approved no-kill rescues in the Northeast, and these rescues will then adopt them into wonderful forever homes.
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Wednesday, April 15, 2009 

Category: Pets and Animals
UPDATE, Monday, April 20 - Woo hoo!!  We received all funds, so Zoey and her puppies are SAFE!!  Thanks to everyone who donated, cross-posted, sent positive energy, etc.  Jeanette will be so VERY grateful to know that her little doggie family will be going to a safe rescue instead of an uncertain fate in the local shelter.  SSP is truly fortunate to have you all working with us - together we can make great things happen!!  Have a fantastic week!!  :)

Below is an email that was forwarded to us by a fellow rescuer. The original letter comes from a wonderful woman, Jeanette, in need of help for a momma dog ("Zoey") and her 6 puppies that she had rescued but is unable to find homes for. We have found a no-kill rescue in the Northeast willing to take this family, provided we can raise the sponsorship to cover full vetting for all 7, spay surgery for Zoey, and transport costs to the Northeast.

If you would like to help this momma dog and her 7 pups, please visit our website to make a donation towards their care: http://savingshelterpets.com/index_don.html

Amount needed: $525
Raised so far: $535
Still needed: FULLY SPONSORED!!





Jeanette's plea for help:

My name is Jeanette and I would like to give you a short story of a severe situation I have been.

In November of 2008, I found two fine dogs crossing a busy street that I live on and I knew that if I didnt bring them in, they would be killed and I have seen this on my street many times. We tried very hard to locate the owners of theses dogs but without any success.

My next step was to call all animal "no kill" shelters but in Georgia there is no available room for dogs anywhere. Unfortunately, to make matters worse I'm very ill with a terminal lung disease. I opted against a lung transplant and have been very blessed to live beyond the years given by my doctors; but I can tell that I am getting weak and tired and it's impossible for me to take on any other responsibilities with dogs as I have one of my own and two other rescues. Also, I have no room nor the financial means with which to take on this added responsibility of these fine dogs and wonderful dogs.

The female dog is a Rhodesian Richback and the father is a Yellow Lab and Akitu - two extremely beautiful and intelligent dogs. I was very fortunate to find a good home for the Father with a well-to-do family that could meet all his needs in every way.

Unfortunately, the female was pregnant and I could not place her so I kept her until she had the puppies on January 21, 2009. All six of them were born healthy and beautiful.

To this point they have been de-wormed, paper trained and potty paper trained. They are also going to be highly intelligent dogs. It amazes me how quick they learn something new everyday at the early age of two months.

Attatched to this email are pictures of the parents and the puppies. It will be painful enough to say goodbye because I love them with all my heart.

These puppies are wonderful and have known nothing but love, hugs and kisses, since the day they were born. I know they will be nothng but a pure blessing and joy to anyone that is lucky enough to adopt them.

Thank you and GOD bless you for sharing the love of dogs as I do.

Sincerely,
Jeanette




About Saving Shelter Pets:
Saving Shelter Pets (SSP) strives to eliminate euthanasia as a method of population control for homeless companion animals, by providing no-kill alternative solutions and pro-actively addressing the problem of pet overpopulation.

SSP is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization with supporters nationwide. Please see our FAQs for more information.

NOTE: The animals pictured in this or any other message are NOT available for adoption. We do not have the resources to properly screen adoptive homes. We send our dogs and cats to pre-approved no-kill rescues in the Northeast, and these rescues will then adopt them into wonderful forever homes.




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