FernDog Newsletter 2.1 - The FernDog Rescue Foundation

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The FernDog Rescue Foundation Newsletter
Volume 2, Issue 1
In This Issue
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Meet Our
Available Dogs
Wagging Tails
FernDog Pupdates
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Upcoming Events
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All Paws on Deck
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About The FDRF
Won’t You Be My Valentine?
By Karen Lewandowski
It was immediately apparent that Monty and Kimberly
were extremely nervous and definitely not used to or
familiar with human affection. Carly, on the other hand,
relished in having all of the attention and it was obvious
that she absolutely adored people, including children.
Once Carly, Monty, and Kimberly were well enough to
leave Newton Animal Hospital, they were moved to a
temporary foster home with a dear friend of the FDRF.
Monty and Kimberly found rescue with two other
A little over a year ago, area rescues received a
desperate plea from a kind woman in Newark, who was
trying to save a stray dog she had seen roaming the
streets in a not-so-kind neighborhood. One dog in need
soon became three, when a man informed her that he
had the mother and brother of the stray dog chained up
in his backyard. The FernDog Rescue Foundation could
not refuse the plea for help, and soon we had Mama
Carly and her pups, Monty and Kimberly, at the Newton
Animal Hospital for urgent medical care. Despite Carly
and Kimberly both having anemia and some superficial
wounds, the dogs were in surprisingly good health.
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organizations, and were subsequently adopted. The
decision was then made to move Carly to a boarding
facility in central New Jersey, where she spent the next
several months.
While she was in
excellent care
there, the move to
the boarding
facility was not
ideal for the
FDRF, as most of
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our volunteers reside in North Jersey, and this
fill someone’s
presented a geographical challenge with respect to
heart with love
visiting Carly and getting her to adoption events.
and friendship.
Fast forward to December 2014, and the decision was
Carly’s ideal
made to permanently move Carly to Verona Animal
valentine is a
Hospital, after Dr. Anthony Scriffignano, a FDRF board
person or family
member, graciously offered to board her there for us.
with no other
Today, her days typically include being spoiled with
attention by the Verona Animal Hospital staff, followed
by daily “playdates” with her FDRF family. Her
“playdates” consist of long walks in Verona Park and
around Verona, snuggle time at the Villopoto Home,
excursions in the car, and training sessions with our
volunteer trainers. She also attends bi-weekly adoption
events with the FDRF, and is always a popular girl there
due to her sweet expression and calm demeanor. Not a
day goes by where Carly does not have special time
with her human friends, and this lovely lady’s life has
really turned around over the past year. You can see it
on her face, and you can see it in her gait. But we feel
pets, as she
wants to be your
“one and only.”
She would love a
home where she
can be your
snuggle
companion, and enjoy the simple pleasures of life, such
as taking walks outside, and going for rides in the car
with her family. If you think you’re the right match to
invite this love muffin home, apply to foster or adopt
Carly. With so much love to give, all you need is Carly.
So Carly is asking, “Won’t you be mine?”
the best is yet to come for sweet Carly. You see, it is
almost Valentine’s Day, and she is more than ready to
Carly is a three-year old American
Pit Bull Terrier mix. She is a sweet
and gentle soul, and loves everyone
she meets, including children. She
loves belly rubs, bully sticks,
playing fetch and basking in the
sun. She is pure white, with the most
soulful and gentle eyes you will
ever see. She has the perfect
energy level in that she likes to
play, but also enjoys relaxing in a
comfortable spot. To read more
about Carly, visit her full profile at
www.FernDog.org.
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Ziggy (pictured below) is a sweet
Toby is a very loving and charming
and playful 1-year old mixed breed.
senior cocker spaniel. He loves his
humans and especially loves kids!
Max is a gorgeous 3-year old pit bull
We currently have 15 wonderful
mix who requires a special home.
dogs waiting for their forever homes.
Jolee (pictured below) is a fun and
All of our dogs are spayed or
energetic Patterdale terrier mix.
neutered, up-to-date on shots and
fully vetted. You can view the
complete profile for each dog at
www.ferndog.org.
Carly is a gentle girl longing for a
home where she can be the only dog.
Luigi (pictured below) is a 6-year
old puggle with big personality.
Frankie is an adorable 10-year old
Chihuahua who is quiet and easy to
please.
Mayberry is a 3-year old hound mix
who loves to cuddle and adores her
humans.
Nala is a sweet petite pit mix who is
Mario is a 2-year old Shih Tzu who is
friendly and loves to be by your side.
playful and learning to socialize with
Piper, Page and Peyton are 2-month
other dogs.
old pit bull mix puppies.
Hector is a pit bull mix who will add
fun and excitement to your life.
Wagging Tails
FernDog Pupdates
Please join us in a tail wag as we
celebrate these January adoptions:
The FDRF loves to hear from our growing family of adopters. This month,
Tinkerbelle’s mom, Nancy Midwinter, checked in to let us know how her
petite girl is doing at her forever home. She said:
Lucy, Suzanne and Mark
Buontempo,
Charley and Kathleen Delrosso,
Dozer, Tracy and Andrew
Polkowski.
"It's hard to imagine that Tinkerbelle
has been with us a little over a
month now! Her confidence it
growing every day… She is quickly
becoming the queen of the block.
We get a good laugh with her and I
have to say she is very polite... She
loves her snuggle time with mom in
the afternoons and with me at
nights. And we even get kisses!”
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Upcoming Events
The FernDog Rescue
Foundation is out and
about! Please join the
team for the following
events:
Adoption & Ask the Vet Event
Saturday, February 7th, 12pm to 3pm
756-A Bloomfield Avenue, West Caldwell, NJ
Come meet our FernDogs and chat with a veterinarian
from Verona & Montclair Animal Hospital.
Adoption & Ask the Vet Event
Sunday, February 15th, 12pm to 3pm
339 Pompton Avenue, Verona, NJ
Come meet our FernDogs and chat with a veterinarian
from Verona & Montclair Animal Hospital.
Bravelets Fundraiser Happening Now!
Bravelets is a jewelry company that supports different
causes. Their jewelry is designed to help people be
brave in the toughest of times. We started a FDRF
campaign page and they will donate $10 to the FDRF
for every item sold.
To purchase a bracelet visit:
https://www.bravelets.com/bravepage/the-ferndogrescue-foundation
Have an idea for an event? Let us know.
We’re always looking for new places to showcase
our dogs.
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All Paws on Deck
The FernDog Rescue Foundation works tirelessly
to save lives and execute our mission, but we
can only do it with your support.
We are in constant need of funds, supplies, and
volunteers to help out at adoption and fundraising
events.
We are seeking to fill the following volunteer
positions: Grant Writer, Experienced
Fundraisers, Experienced Adoption
Counselors and creative individuals for social
media. Please email Robin at info@ferndog.org if
you are interested.
Ever think about fostering? Every day we get
pleas to help dogs in urgent need and we hate to
say no. The more foster homes we have, the more
lives we can save. We have a great foster
program that will be with you every step of the
way during your foster period!
Download the “Walk for a Dog” App
on your smart phone, take your phone
with you when you walk your dog(s)
and for every mile you walk, a
donation is made to the FDRF!
http://www.wooftrax.com.
We desperately need a pet-free foster home for
Carly. Please consider fostering this lovely gal.
THANK YOU at all of
our volunteers and
fosters for working
relentlessly to help
save lives. The
FernDog Rescue
Foundation thrives
because of your
dedication.
The FernDog Rescue Foundation
is now part of BarkBox and
the Bark & Co. Charity program!
You receive a $5 discount on any BarkBox
subscription and we receive $15 for our rescue
dogs! Go to: http://barkbox.com
Enter code: FERNBBX1
Other Ways to Give to the FDRF:
Shop at 1,000+ online
stores like Amazon and
Petco and a portion of
each purchase is donated to the FDRF. Raise a penny for
the FDRF every time you use iGive.com to search the
web. www.iGive.com/TheFernDogRescueFoundation.
Visit the FDRF’s Amazon Wishlist:
http://ferndog.org/wishlist to donate
much needed supplies and access
our individual FernDogs’ Wishlists.
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Dog Rescue, Redefined
Since January 2013, the FernDog Rescue Foundation has been
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rescuing dogs and adopting them to their forever homes. Our
mission is a simple one: We strive to place our dogs in truly
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adopted
“forever” homes, with an emphasis on personality, lifestyle
and compatibility. We believe the best way to do this is
through our foster program, which enables our dogs to be placed in low-stress homes
while they wait for their permanent families. We feel that it is this type of environment
that a dog is best able to prosper and thrive. Further, it allows our team to get to know
our dogs better, and to provide required and adequate training for any behavioral issues
that may exist, as well as treatment for any health issues.
Most of our dogs come from very sad situations: many were abandoned, owner
surrendered, or found wandering in the streets of our inner cities. We also rescue dogs
from high-kill shelters in the deep South. Every dog is unique, and every situation they
come from has helped to shape that particular dog’s personality. We have all heard it too
often. “I adopted a shelter dog and he is a nightmare.” “I adopted a shelter dog and she
is too jumpy for my small children.” These dogs become homeless once again, and at no
fault of their own. These types of situations can be avoided with a successful foster
program; a better foster program.
“If we change nothing, nothing will change.” – Fernando Camacho
The FernDog Rescue Foundation
www.ferndog.org
www.facebook.com/ferndogrescuefoundation
P.O. Box 266
Caldwell, NJ 07006
The FernDog Rescue Foundation is a 501(c)(3)
non-profit, all volunteer organization based in
Northern New Jersey dedicated to creating
the very best foster program for both dogs
and adopters.
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The Foundation Team
Fernando Camacho, Founder
Bruce Simon
Joe Dwyer
Robin Kreiner
Donna Buccellato
And our newest member, Dr. Anthony
Scriffignano
info@ferndog.org
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