rescue review - Northern Illinois Samoyed Assistance

N ORTHERN I LLINOIS S AMOYED A SSISTANCE , I NC .
R ESCUE R EVIEW
N OVEMBER -D ECEMBER 2011
V OLUME 15, I SSUE 11-12
A breed-specific rescue organization dedicated to finding new homes for abandoned or unwanted Samoyeds
R ESCUE
REPORT …
As we close out another year I can’t
help thinking about how honored and
privileged I am to be involved with
NISA rescue efforts. To be able to
have ‘hands on’ experience in
repairing neglect or abuse is
indescribably self-rewarding. Sadly as
each year passes I know the day is
coming soon when I will need to step
aside for someone else to pick up the
reins. I have some health issues that
make some tasks very difficult and I’m
at an age now where I don’t have the
physical strength needed to handle
some of these rambunctious Sammies.
Until that day arrives I’ll continue to
relish the joy of being a stepping stone
for Samoyeds who need NISA’s
assistance to have a better life.
NISA is getting a new arrival and
again I’m grateful. Grateful to be
involved and grateful NISA has such
loyal and generous supporters. As
Snow’s story unfolded we now know
this little one has been terribly abused
by someone. She’s estimated to be 4
to 6 years of age, has a limp, her coat
F EATURE A RTICLES
Rescue Report
1-4-10-13
Activities Up-Date
3
Capital One Credit Card offer
6
Diamonds
7-8
2011 Campaign Stars
9
Pet Emergencies
9
Cantigny Event
12
Membership Form
13
BY JEAN GILLES
is filthy and matted and from these
pictures you can see she avoids direct
eye contact and crouches in fear.
the middle of October information
was exchanged and arrangements were
made to get a Certificate of Health to
travel. Days later I was contacted
regarding a client of the clinic
who expressed their desire to
adopt Snow. I released NISA’s
commitment to allow the family
to adopt her.
Two weeks later I received an
urgent email stating the family
had changed their mind and it
would be instant death for Snow
if she were returned to the
county pound.
Instead of focusing on the negatives,
it’s important to look beyond Snow’s
past and see that she can be repaired
with patience and time. She WILL
trust again. She WILL lift her head
with pride. She WILL sing soft woowoo’s of appreciation for her second
chance. And most importantly she
WILL find a new loving family thanks
to NISA’s efforts.
Again, wheels were put into motion to
bring Snow up to Illinois.
I pulled up the transport runs I had
saved from many years previous and
closely studied the routes and transfer
locations to find groups to contact. I
As I write this Snow is still in TN.; she
will head out Saturday November 5th
and arrive on Sunday afternoon. This
in itself presented a bit of a problem
because our veterinary clinic closes at
noon. So where to put her over night.?
HIGH FIVES to several NISA
members who responded to the need
for overnight help.
Snow was picked up as a stray by the
local animal control and the plea went
out to yahoo groups by Throw me a
Bone local rescue group who pulls and
transports dogs to rescues to find
homes instead of facing euthanasia. By
found four separate groups whose
runs begin in the Southern states and
end in the Northern states. I emailed
them and waited for a response.
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Rescue Review
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Contact us
Snailmail:
P.O. Box 218, Arlington
Heights, IL 60006-0218
S UPPORTERS
Fuzzie hugs and Slurpy wet kisses from the diamonds in
appreciation for general and memorial donations:
(For all correspondence, applications,
contributions, and renewals)
General: Gary Hughs-Fenchel donated fees for his Mushing Class
taught at Wiggles and Wags; Donald and Paula Ankele; IGive
shoppers, David and Joanne Skidmore for miscellaneous
medications and supplies, and Allegra Print & Imaging staff for
funds raised with aluminum recycling.
On the web:
www.nisasamoyedrescue.org
SamOGram@yahoogroups.com
Anonymous: Sam O Rama matching donation of $500 also
(Your link to instant updates)
Building fund matching donation of $500.
Hotline:
847-255-4815
Fax: 847-392-5000
Email:
rescueasammy@aol.com
NISA Staff
Business Advisor
HIGH FIVES to Kim Singer for another successful Yankee Candle
fundraiser that raised $700 for the Fur-Kidz.
Sammie Saviors: Ken and Karen Van Swearengen, Kim Singer.
Memorials: Mona Mayr in memory of Maddie, beloved
companion to Mr. Scott Feinstein and Mr. Chris Ballard;
Laura Skaggs in memory of Baer.
Kathleen Kersten in memory of her Samoyeds Flash, Lightening
and his feline buddy General, also in honor of Dr. Mark Baetke and
the staff at Wolf River Veterinary clinic.
Denice Bocek
President/Director
Jean Gilles
847-392-5000
McDudette@aol.com
Corresponding Secretary
Debbie Jones
847-776-2884
Debis4525@aol.com
Secretary/Director
Char Kepler
608-370-6288
cmkepler@charter.net
Treasurer/Director
Donna Sharik
847-639-6774
Glaciervette@aol.com
“Renewals”
Mr. and Mrs. J. Daccardo, Ms. Bonnie Gamm, Mrs. M. Voigt, and Mr. J. Becklund.
Thank you for helping us help them!
Need a hint how you can
help rescue efforts?
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Committees
Development
Leslie Allison-Seei (Chair)
630-334-1718
l.seei@comcast.net
Volunteer Coordinator
Joanne Skidmore
847-732-2346
davidskidmore@prodigy.net
IN THE NEWS AND ARROOOS
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Use GoodSearch.com and
enter NISA as your cause to earn
money for the Fur-Kidz
Shop IGive.com—over 600
stores to fill your every need
OfficeMax shoppers—use
243934664 to earn credit dollars
for NISA
Staples shoppers—use
3994089781 to earn credit dollars
for NISA
Petco grooming—use
308849458 to earn NISA FurKidz a free grooming.
Your membership and
donations provide:
Full physical examination
Full blood panel and HW test
Rabies vaccine—DHA2PP
Spay or castration surgery
Micro-Chip
Fecal or Urine tests
Boarding (as needed)
Medications and treatments as
needed
Professional grooming
Yes, YOU will make a
difference!
N OVEMBER -D ECEMBER 2011
T HANK YOU TO OUR C ORPORATE D ONORS !
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Committees
Rescue Review
Columnists:
Joanne Skidmore
847-732-2346
davidskidmore@prodigy.net
Lori Weigerding
lweigerd@sbcglobal.net
630-978-7340
Email:
rescuereview
@nisasamoyedrescue.org
Advertising
Donna Sharik
Glaciervette@aol.com
Education Committee
Chair—Open
Over thirty baskets over flowing with awesome canine and general items!!
With the warm, fuzzy glow of SamORama 2011 behind us, we want to thank the
companies who so generously donated the goods and services that helped us put
together some really wonderful Raffle Baskets. We are astounded each year by
the generosity of our corporate donors. Please remember the good works that
these companies do to help NISA’s cause. And be sure to buy their products to
show your appreciation!
Animal Feeds & Needs (Gift Certificates)
Arctic Paws (Yummy Chummies)
Arlington Park Race Track
Blue Dog Bakery
Direct Pet Superstore
Foster & Smith
Four Paws Products
FURminator
Hill's Pet Nutrition (Science Diet)
Intelligent Products
Kong Company
Merrick Pet Care
PoopBags, Inc.
Precision Pet
T.F.H. Publication (Nylabone Products)
VitaKraftSunseed
World By the Tail, Inc.
Joanne Rowe and David Berkowitz
Raffle Basket Coordinators, 2011
Mark your calendars for next year — Sunday, September 16th
Assistants:
Beverley Stewart
Gary Hughes-Fenchel
Sales and Marketing
Maureen Birkmann
773-792-0580
mbirkmann@comcast.net
Assistant:
Lori Weigerding
Equipment and Event set-up
Bob Lazzari, Supervisor
boblazzari@aol.com
Assistant Supervisor:
Bob Gilles
Event Coordinator
Chair—Open
Publicity
Chair —Open
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Rescue Report from page 1...
It took the bulk of one whole weekend but was well worth my effort in many
ways. By Monday night I was in touch with a coordinator with a planned run
in place for this coming weekend. Time to scramble!! Paperwork is done,
I’ve been accepted and the run is set to go.
So tell me, is this face worth all the time and effort?
Lifetime
Special thanks to NISA’s special
friends who have chosen to
become lifetime members.
Ed and Donna Palmer-Beard
Just getting out of the shelter boosted her
spirits or maybe she already knows her
rescue angels have changed her future in a
big, big way.
John and Maureen Birkmann
She’s going to need x-rays to find out why
she limps.
Alan and Sharon Chichester
The end result, for me, is that I’ve met
some really fantastic folks in TN between
the Throw me a Bone staff and also All
Creatures Animal clinic. In rescue affairs,
good friends in distant places are worth
their weight in gold!
She’s heeeeeeeeere!!!!
Five weeks later, a mere 183 emails later, (I didn’t keep track of phone calls),
and mission accomplished! Many hearts along the transport route were deeply
touched by the sadness and fearfulness of this 28 pound ball of fur.
Carlyn writes: “ Just a few words about Snow...without a doubt the most difficult
transport (in an emotional sense) I've ever done. This girl is t-e-r-r-i-f-i-e-d and so,
so sad. She will yelp and nip if you try to touch her, at all, anywhere. No one was
injured--just a warning nip--but I do want to let everyone know that the warnings to
use caution and go slow are well justified. She will take
treats gently from your fingers (we had to use them to get
her to move at all). I don't know what this little girl has
When you can’t been through, but she was the most heartbreaking thing I've
touch a dog how ever seen. I, honestly, had to hold back tears a couple of
can you show them times during the drive.”
tenderness and
compassion to
heal their fears?
Some of the first day drivers worried she might escape
her loosely fitted harness so some chose not to take
her out of the crate to potty her on stops. (Snow
would snap and try to bite if anyone tried to adjust the
harness) Naturally, this resulted in a soiled crate by the
time Snow reached her overnight accommodations. Paula was the over-night
guardian of 6 4-legged house guests and obviously this woman has heart of
gold. Paula cleaned out the crate, and set up Snow in the kitchen with weewee pads and blankets where she slept for the night.
Next morning the drivers were off and running—again Snow pulled at heart
strings along the route and by Sunday afternoon she was here on Illinois soil.
One look and my heart just sunk. No eye contact, cowering and trembling–
what a huge problem in such a tiny package.
I arrived at Shad and Jackie Shadingers about 2:30 and they were so anxious
to meet their over night guest. As I was telling them how fearful she was and
some of the comments from the transport drivers, (Continued on page 10.)
Jeannee Brave
Kelly Bullock
Rick and Holly Cox
Darrel and Robin Davidson
Carol Fisher
Jim and Linda Folk
Beverly Barborek-Galbraith
Robert and Trinidad Gilmore
Peter and Peggy Heles
Kathleen Kersten
Jim and Diane Knowlton
Mark and Emi Kooyman
Elaine Kuzniar
Mark and Kathy Larson
Judith Laux
Carol Lewandowski
David Lobocki and Denice Bocek
Mona Mayr
Dr. Kathleen McManamon
Marjorie Paine
Catherine Pentescu
Gary Saunders
Mark Spreyer
Mike and Kamie Baxter
You can join their ranks with a donation
of $1,000 or more. See the supporter
form on page 9 for details.
N OVEMBER -D ECEMBER 2011
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WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN ???
By Donna Sharik
Thought that would get your attention!
WHO: Dave Berkowitz w/ Kodi & Zoe; Joyce Gussy w/Lily; Ed Karcher
w/ Bella; Diane Knolton w/Lana; Pat Laystrom & son (who was
Sammie Paws) w/Kodi; Shad Shadinger w/ Rugby; Rick & Deb
Wozniak (brought homemade dog treats) w/ Bear & Tazer; Alan &
Michaelene w/Sunny, Sasha, Klondike & Bubba; Karen Fillion – no
dog; Bob Gilles w/?Fosters; Joanne Rowe – no Samoyed; Craig &
Annette Smith – no dog; and Donna Sharik – no dog.
Possible Locations
Lifetime
Below
is athanks
sampling
of events
NISA
Special
to NISA’s
special
has friends
been invited
participate
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have
chosen in
toto
helpbecome
you understand
importance
lifetimethe
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of “many” volunteers in the four corDonna Palmer-Beard
nersEd
of and
Chicagoland.
John and Maureen Birkmann
Jeannee Brave
Mature Pet Adoption–
Lincolnshire
Kelly Bullock
Petsmart—Niles,
Alan
and
Sharon Chichester
Des
Plaines,
Rick and Holly Cox
Deerfield
WHAT: NISA Samoyed Adoption Team aka The Petsmart Team. We
started out small and have enticed new Volunteers to show off their
Samoyeds. Since January, we have collected $ 375.63. Not bad for
a couple hours once a month.
Darrel
Arlington
and Robin
Heights
Davidson
Petco — Bloomingdale
Carol Fisher
MtJim
Prospect
and Linda Folk
Arlington
heights
Beverly
Barborek-Galbraith
WHERE: Petsmart/Schaumburg, Paws on the Path/Villa Park, Cantigney/
Wheaton, Dog-toberfest/Huntley, and the major Volunteers for the
Pet Expo/Arlington Park.
Highland
Robert
and Park
Trinidad Gilmore
Angels with Tails—Chicago
Peter and Peggy Heles
Pet Care Plus—Arlington Heights
Kathleen Kersten
WHEN: Pet Expo in March, Paws on the Path in May, Cantigney in August
and Dog-toberfest in October. Of course we are at Petsmart in
Schaumburg at the northeast corner of Golf and Meachem. You
will find us there on the second Sunday of each month from 11-ish
to 2-ish. We never seem to get out of there exactly at 2. As we are
packing up, more people stream in to see our well behaved,
talkative, & smiling Sammies. They entice people to stop, admire
and drop their donations in the jar, but mostly in the “donation
dog” vest.
So, why not come join us, when you have time, and see how great your Sam
can be and join in the Fun!
Family Pet show—Arlington Heights
Jim and Diane Knowlton
Dixon Vet Hospital—Dixon
Mark and Emi Kooyman
Lakeshore Athletic Club—Chicago
Elaine Kuzniar
Lake County K9 Karnival—Libertyville
Mark and Kathy Larson
McDonalds Adoption event—all areas
Judith Laux
Chicago Humane Society—Chicago
Carol
Lewandowski
Hammond
Humane
Society—
Hammond,
IN
David Lobocki and Denice Bocek
Wood Dale Pet
and Bike
Mona
Mayrparade—
Wood Dale
Dr. Kathleen McManamon
SAM-O-RAMA 2011
The rainiest picnic ever only drew 82 adults, had 4 champions, 17 alumni,
$305 in raffle tickets, and $739 in Matching Donations giving us a Total of
$2,948.25 and Expenses of $1,100.85 leaving us with a Net Profit of
$1,847.40. As you can see the weather placed a large whole in our biggest
fundraiser of the year.
Anderson Animal Shelter—Elgin
Marjorie Paine
Barrington Dog Bakery—Barrington
Catherine Pentescu
Dog-toberfest in Huntly
Gary Saunders
Moyer Library—Gibson,
Il
MarkCare
Spreyer
Elmhurst Animal
Center—
Mike
and Hospital
Kamie Baxter
Wheaton
Animal
—
Dupage Co. Adoption event
Hopefully, next year Mother Nature will shine on our picnic…
You can join their ranks with a donation
of $1,000 or more. See the supporter
Help form
us, help
them
bydetails.
sharing an
on page
9 for
hour or two of your time.
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Help our organization every time you make a purchase with your new credit card!
Welcome to NISA’S new Credit Card Program! We've partnered with Capital One® to launch our
newest fundraising program, which will help us earn money doing what you do every day! Just use
our custom credit card and valuable cash donations for every purchase you make will be donated to
our organization. Plus, we'll get a $50 bonus donation when you make your first purchase. The card
comes with a competitive rate, so sharing your passion—and your support—is easy and automatic.
What a great way to support our organization and save more homeless Samoyeds. It is simple!
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How can our members apply for the credit card program?
Here is the credit card web access to the on-line application: www.cardlabconnect.com/
NISACreditCardProgram , where you will find more information about applying for the Visa® Platinum
card and the benefits to you and to NISA. You may chose from one of 3 designs and you may also
choose a unique card image of your pet(s) or your favorite family photo 45 days after you have
joined the program. Please click through the application pages and read the FAQ’s for more
information.
If you have additional questions please contact Capital One® directly at
cardlabconnect@capitalone.com or 1-888-717-2271.
**Credit approval required. Terms and conditions apply. Offered by Capital One®, N.A. © 2011 Capital One.
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Cover: BUBBA adopted and dearly loved by Jim Becklund
13 months of gorgeous Sammies! Pictures include SamORama
and much more.
(Profits benefit homeless Samoyeds)
MAIL TO: NISA c/o Donna Sharik, 8408 Balder Drive,
Cary, IL 60013
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D IAMONDS
IN THE ROUGH
LUCKY is est. to be about 4 or 5 year old and was
owner relinquished to a shelter
in downstate IL. He’s an alpha
boy and won’t tolerate being
bullied by other dogs. Lucky
also tends to be protective and
would benefit from a obedience class for control. House
and crate trained, up-to-date
on vaccines, neutered, and
Micro-chipped. READY to
steal your heart.
Fostered with Bev Stewart
LILO
Estimated to be around 9 or so, she’s got the
heart and soul of a puppy with
her whirls, twirls and bouncing
to solicit play. Lilo gets along
well with other dogs, good
with dog savvy children and
house and crate trained. Upto-date on vaccines, spayed,
and micro-chipped. She’s going to bring joy to some ones
heart!
Fostered with the Donfris family
SPIRIT wants a human with patience to teach him fun things, someone who is
Adoption fees:
$300
Fees for Senior
and Special
need
Samoyeds are
determined on
a case by case
basis
understanding of dog behavior, someone who is outdoorsy,
active in dog activities and someone who has a big yard for
him to run in. (This is one of the softest, sweetest, most
sensitive dogs I’ve ever had the privilege of fostering.) “I love
to run and do
laps around the
yard chasing
my sister or
housemates. I
am as quiet as a
mouse unless
someone
knocks or if I hear a neighbor dog bark.
I love to snuggle and like soft, warm
beds like yours!”
Yes, he sleeps all twisted around…
Fostered with Jean Gilles
LUCY is est. to be 8-years, good with kids 5 and up,
and some dogs—
but not all dogs.
Lucy is housetrained
but not fond of being crated. She
would like a family
with patience to
teach her new things
and love her forever. Doesn’t like to
share food or toys.
Loves long walks, snuggling close and belly rubs.
Fostered with Ellen West
FLASH is an absolute LUV-BUG/ENERGIZER
BUNNY all wrapped into
one wonderful 4-legged Fur
covered body. He’s fun,
he’s mischievous, curious,
innocent, eager to learn and
has a mind of his own. Flash
is current on vaccines,
neutered, micro-chipped
and learning about living in
a house. His eyes just
sparkle with joy for any and
all attention, belly rubs and loves to snuggle close to nap.
Fostered with Kim Singer
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S AVING
LIVES , ONE SMILE AT A TIME
RADAR at the age of 8 is an awesome dog at 85
pounds of rock hard muscle.
He’s a high energy boy and
needs to do laps around the
yard to burn off energy. He’s
crate/house trained, okay
with our cat and a bit on the
Alpha side toward male dogs.
Loves to be groomed gently.
Seems to have issues with
men. From a puppy mill.
Fostered with Jean Gilles
NIKI is a littermate to Spirit. Samoyed-mix of some
kind. This energizer-bunny
needs an active owner who
can provide lots of exercise
and mental stimulus to keep
her happy. She’s intelligent,
sensitive, loving, powerpacked, fit as a fiddle and a
little stick of dynamite all
tucked neatly in little 43#
body. Good with other dogs
Fostered with Jean Gilles kids and cats.
NISA needs Foster Homes
If you’ve ever thought you might like to foster a homeless
dog/Samoyed — NISA needs your help.
NISA covers all approved veterinary needs
Crates and bowls are provided
Special diets are provided
All medication is provided
Alternate foster care or boarding is provided for
vacations
YOU provide love, kibble, toys and general care
The rewards are indescribable!
May you have warmth in
your igloo, oil in your lamp,
and peace in your heart”
— Inuit proverb
ARE YOU
PLANNING
TO MOVE?
WE
NEED TO
KNOW WHERE
TO SEND
YOUR COPY
OF THE
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Meet CRICKET, our newest arrival: She weighs all of
28 pounds and is a heartbreaker!
Crickets had a horrible life based on
her appearance, fearfulness and overall physical condition. On her trip up
North from TN, several drivers said
Cricket would yelp and snap at their
lightest touch. Since her arrival she’s
had x-rays, blood work, a very
thorough physical and lastly a good
bath. No doubt she must feel much better to be rid of ageold matts and knots that must have been painful. Now to
settle in, gain some weight, learn that humans are pretty
okay and learn some hand signals—yes, she is deaf.
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2011 Campaign Stars ~ Conclusion.
Ms. S. Allman
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Barnicle
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Baxter
Mr. & Mrs. David Berkowitz (09)
Mr. & Mrs. Odin Bjornson
Mr. & Mrs. Nick Bongiovani
Mr. & Mrs. James Cooley
Darien Creamer
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Daccardo
J. Dellaria
David Lobocki &, Denice Bocek
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Digan
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Folk
Bonnie L. Gamm
Mr. & Mrs. R. Gilles
Mr. & Mrs. Ron Glover
Peggy Harvey
JoAnn Heerdegen
Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Heuberger
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Hughes-Fenchel
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Jacobson
Albert Fowerbaugh & Janet Marvel
Mr. & Mrs. Dean Johnson
Debbie Jones
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Kelly
Mr. & Mrs. John Kubiak
Mr. & Mrs. Ron Lafever
Mr. & Mrs. David Lahmon
Mr. & Mrs. Pam Landers
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Larson
Robert Lazzari
Judith, Ledvora
Mr. & Mrs. A. Ligenza
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Lovdjieff
Mr. & Mrs. Curtis McGarry
Kathleen McManamon
Mr. & Mrs. larry Mikesh
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Murphy
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Muskin
Patricia Potts & Rodney Rupp
Raymond Ratajczak
Mr. & Mrs. John Ratajik
Richard Schaefer
Kimberly Singer
Mr. & Mrs. David Skidmore
Janice Thomas
Susan Todd
Mr. & Mrs. Greg Tomaino
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Ward
Mr. & Mrs Greg Tomaino
Mrs. Francis Trojan
Cathy Trojan (Sami Club)
Mrs. M. Voigt
Mr. & Mrs Jeff Ward
Ms. S. Proctor
Ms.M. Polacek
Richard & Janice Gray
Mr. & Mrs. P. Markiewicz
Mr. & Mrs. D. Ankele
NISA’s April 2011
Charitable Campaign
Underway!
Thanks to the efforts of David
Lobocki and Denice Bocek and the
envelope assembly team of David
and Charlotte Bocek another
donation campaign was mailed
out April 1st.
We have already received 57
donations from families and
individuals alike who have
responded to NISA’s plea to offset
the increased cost for services,
care and products!
NISA would like to say "Thank You"
as this allows us to continue our
mission to provide rescue,
rehabilitation and relocation
services for homeless Samoyeds
that come to us needing new
loving homes!
Prepare for Pet Emergencies
Every dollar counts so if it is
Submitted by Joanne Skidmore within your means, please
respond with any amount you can
Author: Brittany Way Rose
spare to help us, help them!
Profuse bleeding, a paralyzed limb, crying in
pain, persistent vomiting or diarrhea; it's not
too difficult to see that any of these are signs
that your pet needs to see a veterinarian,
pronto!
Thank you!
But what if something just seems not quite right with your pet? According to Dr. Maureen McMichael, a veterinarian at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Urbana who is board certified
in emergency and critical care, you should trust your intuition. Something could definitely be wrong.
Dr. McMichael offers these pointers on how to prevent, identify, and handle medical emergencies experienced by your
pet.
First, make sure you have the phone numbers of your veterinarian and a nearby 24-hour emergency clinic handy. The
"Good Human" emergency pre-registration program at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital is one way
to keep the contact information at hand and also eliminate much of the paperwork involved in an emergency visit. Preregistration also saves owners the new patient registration fee. Visit uianimaler.com to learn about this free program.
Another important step is being aware of things in your home that could be toxic to
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Sammie Saviors
Ann Beckerdite
David LoBocki and Denice Bocek
Michael Fitzgerald
Beverly Barborek-Galbraith
Christine Hofmeister
Rod Rupp and Patty Potts
Kimberly Singer
Ken and Karen VanSwearinger
Special People with Special Hearts!!
Thanks to generous Sammie Saviors, NISA’s
Fur-Kidz who may require specialized veterinary care and daily medications or supplements,
are able to receive their every need.
For many this includes a supplement formulated to keep joints and bones lubricated to prevent painful arthritic discomfort. Dosage may
require two or more tablets each day. In extreme arthritic conditions it may be necessary to
provide Adequan Canine injections (a form of
glucosamine) for stronger treatment of arthritic
joint inflammation.
Other Diamonds require specialized eye drops
to stimulate tear production, eliminate infections, treat corneal abrasions, and dry eyes. This
can amount to hundreds of dollars.
Most of NISA’s mature Sammies appear to
have never had their teeth brushed and heavy
calculus requires a professional cleaning. In
many cases extractions are necessary due to
long term damage from gingivitis and bone loss.
.
Extensive diagnostics, water therapy, chiropractics, specialized surgeries, more frequent blood
chemistries and much more would be cost prohibitive for the general budget. Thankfully all
this is possible through the Sammie Savior program.
Your contributions provide a higher quality of
life to many Fur-Kidz that NISA couldn’t otherwise afford.
Thank you “Sammie Saviors”
Rescue Report from page 4...
the tears I’d held back on the return drive to Arlington Heights began
to roll. Physical damage caused by neglect or lack of knowledge is bad
enough but when it comes to physical and psychological damage I just
crumble.
Shad and I carried her in the crate into the house which was easier
since she probably wouldn’t be cooperative about walking on her own.
Shad opened the crate which we parked on the family room floor,
picked up the leash already attached to her harness and coaxed her out.
Since I’d already related she hadn’t been walked for potty purposes we
went outside to avoid any accidents.
After a bit we went back indoors and while we talked about what all
needed to be addressed at the vet clinic Shad reached over and began
to gently rub the side of Snows’ neck and around her ears. I held my
breath but surprisingly Snow gave no reaction other than to lean away.
I had brought boiled white chicken breast and Jackie was feeding her
bites since Snow didn’t eat her breakfast. It was at this time Shad and
Jackie related they would like to be Snow’s “regular” foster after all the
vetting was taken care of and they would also like to name her Cricket.
Wow, those words sang like music to my ears.
We had talked a while when Shad said let’s let her explore the yard.
Cricket sniffed, explored, trotted a bit and then left a huge deposit in
the grass. Wahooo!! Better in the yard than indoors! Progress!
I was there several hours while Cricket acclimated herself and I was
amazed at how much calmer she seemed to be in such a short period
of time. Something was happening that I can’t put into words. It’s
stuff like this you really have to see for yourself to fully understand.
When it was time for me to leave we left Cricket in the family room
and were standing by the front door when GUESS WHO peeked
around the family room corner as if to say, “Where are you”? And,
then she came to join us!!!! It may not sound like much to you but this
is huge for a dog as fearful as this one.
X-rays indicated she has a frozen left wrist joint, (one source of pain)
and her hips aren’t anything to brag about however they aren’t the
worst we’ve seen either. Blood work was good except for one elevated
liver value and the Thyroid is within the normal range. YIPEEEEE!
On the down side, all the stress and handoffs produced a raging case of
watery diarrhea over night Tuesday. Bummer! Cricket stayed at the
clinic to rule out anything serious and where they could medicate if it
got worse. At 28 pounds she’s so tiny and frail, diarrhea over several
days could be very detrimental.
It’s now Friday and Cricket had a bath today thanks to kennel manager
Julie Vehrs and Cricket will go home Saturday morning to begin a
normal life.
Would you like to sponsor Cricket?
As a Sammie Savior your donations will help provide treatment beyond
the normal vetting like water therapy, chiropractic adjustments or laser
treatment. All of which will help strengthen muscles and balance her
structure and heal painful joints. If you’re not a Savior already please
sign up today. Cricket deserves every possible (Continued on page 13.)
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Prepare for Pet Emergencies From page 9...
animals, both to prevent poisonings and to recognize when that
could be the cause of a sudden illness. Acetaminophen or other human medicines, grapes and raisins, and plants such as lilies are
among the many household items that can be toxic to your animals.
If you suspect your animal has ingested something toxic, contact a
veterinarian immediately. In some cases, you may be instructed to
administer hydrogen peroxide to induce vomiting, so be sure to keep
some on hand.
If you suspect your pet is choking on something, you can try to pull it
out if the object is not far down the pet's throat. One exception to
that is if your pet has swallowed string; in that case, seek veterinary
care before acting. Pulling on the string could cause the taut string to
rupture an intestinal wall, possibly leading to a deadly infection.
If an object is blocking your pet's windpipe, the Heimlich maneuver
for animals is similar to the procedure used in humans. If your animal isn't breathing, call your emergency veterinarian immediately.
You can place your mouth over their nose and give three quick
breaths in order to help stimulate their breathing.
You can learn to assess your pet's vital signs to provide information
to veterinarians who can decide whether emergency care is needed.
Watching your pet's chest rise and fall with each breath can help you
get a respiratory rate. Normal is between 12 and 15 breaths per minute.
By placing your hand on your pet's chest, you can feel the heart rate
and determine whether it is increasing or decreasing. A normal heart
rate is 60 to 120 beats per minute in dogs and 140 to 180 beats per
minute in cats.
"Call ahead to the ER to let them know you are coming," advises Dr.
McMichael. "That allows the clinic to prepare for your arrival.
Many emergency clinics are open all day, every day, all year long."
When transporting an injured pet, you may wish to cover the pet's
head with a blanket and ask a neighbor for help if your pet seems
anxious or aggressive. To stabilize an injured pet, you can use a
board to carry them.
A final piece of advice from Dr. McMichael is to consider taking a
class on pet first aid and CPR from the American Veterinary Medical
Association or the American Red Cross. The College of Veterinary
Medicine offers such a course each spring through its Pet U owner
education series (http://vetmed.illinois.edu/ope/petu/).
Talk with your veterinarian to get recommendations for emergency
care, and formulate a plan so you'll be prepared if an emergency
situation arises with your pet.
Reprinted with permission. An archive of Pet Columns from the
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine is available
online at http://vetmed.illinois.edu/petcolumns/. You can also subscribe to the Pet Column at the same site.
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It’s that time of year again. Thanksgiving is just days away, soon it will be Christmas
time. Family and friends gather together and you’ll
want to include your pets in the festivities and
perhaps give them a little of this or a little of that
but before you do, consider this. Many of the
foods we eat with great enthusiasm are unhealthy
and even harmful to our four-legged family members.
If you have guests coming to dinner who are not
familiar with your pets or what they are allowed to
eat, inform them of the rules when they arrive and
allow them time with your pet to become acquainted. Signs to look for if you think your pet
may have ingested chocolate are irritability, increased heart rate, increased urination, muscle
tremors, vomiting, diarrhea, restlessness and hyperactivity. If you observe these symptoms go
immediately to the closest animal emergency facility. (As a responsible pet owner, locate the nearest
animal emergency and take a test drive to the location BEFORE their services are needed.)
Turkey skin is very hard to digest and can cause
acute pancreatitis. The symptoms of this condition
can be very mild at first and you may not even
realize something is wrong until it’s too late. Also
know that potato skins, grapes, raisins, and onions
(raw or cooked) can be toxic to your pet. Those
festive bowls of mixed nuts should also have warning signs on them for our pets. The shells can
break up and become lodged in their throats, and
certain nuts like the Macadamia are toxic.
When dinner is over and before sleep sets in, don’t
forget to clean up and secure all food waste,
strings, bones and turkey carcasses in a sealed container safely out of reach. Dogs have the best sense
of smell in the world and will go out of their ways
for the bones or scraps if they are not properly
disposed of. You will feel compelled to give them
a treat, with their adoring eyes begging you to drop
something, but remember, the best treat you can
give them is a safe and healthy holiday. Their usual
day to day meal served along with the family and
love is all they need.
Christmas and New Year celebrations are generally
cheerful occasions, but some of the decorations
and gifts we humans enjoy can be harmful, or even
fatal, to our pets. If you have a "real" Christmas
tree, clean around it often, as ingested pine needles
can puncture a pet's intestines. Drinking the water
from the Christmas tree base can cause diarrhea,
mouth sores, vomiting and loss of appetite.
Ornaments, ribbons and rubber bands, tinsel, garland and other items can be ingested, causing serious
and possible fatal digestive problems. Please decorate and celebrate with safety for your pets in mind.
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Thank you From your Fur-friends
Now I lay me down to sleep,
The king-size bed is soft and deep.
I sleep right in the center groove
My human being can hardly move!
I've trapped her legs, she's tucked in tight
And here is where I pass the night
No one disturbs me or dares intrude
Till morning comes and "I want food!"
I sneak up slowly to begin
my nibbles on my human's chin.
She wakes up quickly,
my whiskers are so ticklyI'm a Sammie, don't you see?
For the morning's here
and it's time to play
I always seem to get my way.
So thank you Lord for giving me
This human person that I see.
The one who hugs and holds me tight
And shares her bed with me at night!
Author Unknown
Cantigny … August 6th, 2011
By Craig Smith
NISA made their debut recently at the annual Dog Days
event at Cantigny Gardens, in Wheaton, IL.
Several
experienced
volunteers helped
out on the day
and the FWD’s
(Fuzzy White
Dogs)
representing
NISA looked
their best despite
the heat. Plenty
of water was
available to both
human and
NISA’s Fantastic Volunteer TEAM and their
canines. In fact
Canine people magnets!
representatives
from the gardens/
event went to each and every booth to check the water levels and ask
if all was good.
The excellent event had a long list of events and demo’s throughout
the day including, a sled dog display, an army trained attack dog,
Canine Olympics, Frisbee, and agility contests. Plus, a huge fenced
dog run was set up where all kinds of big and small dogs mingled
and had fun splashing in and out of kiddie pools filled with cool
water.
A huge selection of pet related
booths were on hand selling all
kinds of merchandise and over
20 locals rescues were in
attendance. Though not a big
money spinner for NISA, this
event was worth doing as it
showed the breed off to a new
audience in new area, plus the
booth was free, so how could we
go wrong?
The day started off with
oppressive humidity but
Deb Wozniak’s boy, Tazer
eventually turned out to be a
gorgeous summer’s afternoon,
making for a very worthwhile,
fun event for all who took part. Big woo-woo’s to these amazing
volunteers who made the event possible; Annette and Craig Smith,
Donna Sharik, Alan Zelinski & Michaela along with Klondike and
Sasha, Joyce Gussy & Lilly, David Berkovitz & Kody, Leslie AllisonSeei with Sebastian, Sinatra and Levi; Rick & Deb Wozniak with
Bear and Tazer.
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Rescue Report from page 10…
chance to heal and feel good again. As time progresses more issues may be revealed and we need to be flexible to
accommodate as many needs as possible. The Fur-Kidz and I thank you!
Check your Membership Status
On another note I need to ask you, our readers and supporters, to please check when you last sent renewed your supporter
membership. I botched up the records and I’m now finally at the tail end of cleaning up the huge mess I made. Once its back
in order we’ll be able to list the renewal date on the Rescue Review again. I know we all have busy schedules and don’t always
pay attention to renewals dates and some folks depend on reminders so I’m just letting you know “We Miss You!! And,
NISA diamonds NEED you!! Please renew today and help the homeless Samoyeds.
NISA Fur-Kidz depend on those funds for their month to month care while in foster care. Glory, Lucky and Lilo’s health
issues expenses each month are quite expensive between veterinarian consultations, medication, physical therapy and
behavioral training. If you have a companion canine you already know how fast those services add up.
In addition we have to have a minimum of 200 to meet bulk mailing requirements for the Rescue Review so the bottom line
is our members are very important to NISA’s existence in many ways.
Another Year ends.
In closing I want to thank all the great volunteers who keep the wheels of progress moving forward, our generous supporters
and our many service providers without whom NISA could not help those who need assistance. If you haven’t stepped up
to be involved you are missing out on some wonderful experiences. Every facet of rescue has it’s rewards and NISA NEEDS
many more volunteers on the TEAM. There will always be a Samoyed somewhere quietly begging for a another chance. A
chance to live. A chance to be healed physically or emotionally. A chance to find a NEW loving family. With your help
NISA can be there for them. ‘
Until next time have a very Happy Thanksgiving and a Merry Christmas….jean
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In the Arms of the Angels …
Heartfelt sympathy to NISA friends:
To the Lendvay family on their loss of Lara;
To Palmer Warner on her loss of Luka, (NISA’s
Kiwi).
Our hearts go out to all of you ~
M ORE
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**A PPLE C INNAMON D OGGIE B ISCUITS **
NOTE: if you substitute corn meal just subtract
about 3/4 cup from flour and add Corn meal
Ingredients:
 1 package apple, dried
 1 teaspoon Cinnamon -- (I usually just shake
some in)
 1 Tablespoon parsley, freeze-dried
 1 cup ice water
 1/2 cup Corn Oil
 5 cups flour
 1/2 cup powdered milk
 1 tablespoon corn oil
Preparation & Cooking
Put the apples in a food processor so that pieces
are small. Combine in a bowl all of the ingredients
-- can add oil or water if dough is too dry. Using a
rolling pin roll out dough to about 3/16" thick (can
make thinner or thicker). Using a cookie cutter -cut into shapes -- place on cookie sheets. Bake at
350 degrees for approx 20 -25 minutes (until
golden).
http://www.healthyrecipesforpets.com/dog_treat_recipes.html
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Are you an on-line shopper? Did you know that
a percentage of your purchase could benefit
NISA’s Fur-Kidz?
Shop through IGive.com and just name NISA
as your chosen charity by using cause number
22443 .
It’s really that simple!
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Every Samoyed saved, every Samoyed
adopted, every event and every step
forward is achieved through TEAM work.
Be it placing a stamp on the envelope or
delivering a Samoyed to it’s new family,
we all work toward the same goal and the
thrill of success is shared by all.
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