May 2015 Newsletter - Utah`s Perfect Pointers

UTAH’S PERFECT POINTERS
May 2015
Welcome to our third newsletter for 2015! We love hearing from you via email and on facebook. We
especially appreciate receiving pictures of your dogs and their friends. Check out some recent pictures
from adopters on page 4. If you missed our previous newsletters they’re posted on
www.utahsperfectpointers.org. The complete story of Tate starts with the September 2014 newsletter.
Our Featured Adoptable Boy - Little Man Tate
Little Man Tate came to us July 1, 2014 as a perfectly healthy, playful GSP pup. During his neuter surgery
he threw a blood clot to his lower lumbar and became totally paralysed. He was also losing blood and could
barely lift his head. He was hospitalized for four days and I scheduled an autopsy for Day 5 when, lo and
behold, the little dude decided to live. It must have been the good care at Healing Hearts or the satin balls I
hand fed him. He still couldn’t stand without being propped up but within a day he was able to pull himself
across the grass and my husband and I cheered when his back legs started working independently. We tried a number of therapies to help get those back feet to stop knuckling under 7/14 booties (very expensive which he thought were delicious), physical therapy for 4 months,
T-touch therapy, and exercises. By November we realized that he wasn’t going to recover
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completely. He couldn’t care less. We’ve scrapped the booties except for rain and snow and
7/14
learned to wrap his feet to protect them and keep his toes “up”. He can spend all day at
daycare and go running after birds in the yard with the rest of the herd. Nothing keeps this
little man down. He has no survival instinct with other dogs - just figures they all want to be
his buddy and he flops across them to sleep. He doesn’t know how special he is. His feet need to be
wrapped every morning and unwrapped at night. He’s a perfect little pointer ready for his own home.
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Donations Updates
Thank you so much to everyone who
contributed to our pack in March and
April. We’re always happy to accept
donations mailed to Utah’s Perfect
Pointers - PO Box 171, Draper, UT
84020. We even have a donation
button at www.utahsperfectpointers.org.
Many thanks to the dog lovers who
helped us through the spring:
Lynne - Shadow’s mom
David M. - Ace’s & Izzy’s dad
Stephanie - Chloe’s sponsor
Tammy & Mike - Addie’s parents
David P. - Elwin’s foster
Lindsey - Dog Lodge friend
Richard & Marie - VT dog friends
Bow Wow Buddies Foundation Camp Bow Wow
Barbara - Ryker’s mom
LynnDee & Marie - Lucy’s moms
Tom & Kathy - Fallon’s parents
Sonny & Cheryl - Tess’ & Mandy’s
parents
Dee - Cassie’s dad
UT/ID Vizsla Rescue
Teresa - Milly’s mom
Staci - Dylan’s & Truffle’s mom &
Phoeb’s foster
Taunya & Christoph - Risha’s parents
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Spring Social & Silent Auction - May 16
Tickets Available! May 16 is our first Spring Social & Silent Auction event.
We’re so excited! We hope to see all our two-legged friends there!!!
When:
Where:
What:
And:
And:
Tickets:
Saturday, May 16, 6 pm - 9 pm
Utah Dog Park - 1977 West North Temple, SLC
Social evening with wonderful food (Culinary Crafts)
and amazing wine (Dee Erickson - TwoDog Wine)
A Silent Auction with great items available for bidding
People who love animals to chat with
$35 until May 8; $40 after May 8
To purchase tickets please go to:
www.utahsperfectpointers.org
or call/text Lynne 385-234-0074 or Cindy 801-556-1501
We’re totally amazed at the number and quality of the items in the silent auction.
Pictures of some are posted on our facebook page so we’re going to honor our
corporate sponsors here, which gives you an idea of items not shown.
Asian Star ~ Bissell Pet Foundation ~ Camp Bow Wow ~ Cottonwood
Animal Hospital ~ Diamonds in the Ruff ~ Diggity Dog Pet Resort ~
DoDo/Porcupine ~ Dog Lodge ~ Dog Town ~ Dog’s Meow ~ Earth
Rated ~ Great Harvest ~ Hale Theatre ~ Healthy Pets ~ Hillside
Veterinary Hospital ~ Hogle Zoo ~ Jodie McRaney ~ La Caille ~ Ma
& Paws Bakery ~ Merry Pets ~ Odyssey
Maria - Belle’s mom
Dance Theatre ~ Old Farm Pet Resort ~
Steven - Quinn’s dad
Old Spaghetti Factory ~ Ron Burns Studio
Sara - Lynne’s friend
~ Second Chance for Homeless Pets ~
Georgia - Cindy’s friend
SLCC Grand Theatre ~ The Leonardo ~
Anne & Dave - Nova fans
Barbara - Halle’s & Riley’s mom University of Utah ~ Utah Dog Park ~
DeAnna - long-time rescue friend Utah Symphony ~ Wasatch Brew Pub
Spring Yard Sale!
It’s that time of year! Our yard sale guru is
ready to go!
This is our mega sale of the year and we rely
on it to get our dogs through boarding during
the long summer holidays that seem to last
from the middle of May through the first week
in September.
Phoebe (”Phoebs”) Update
Phoebe’s story with us began in February and was featured
in the March newsletter. After being shot and in pain for at
least two years she’s living the good life. Her leg surgery
went so well thanks to Erin McGillic at Healing Hearts and
her foster family who takes such good care of her.
Before
After
Days:
Friday, May 15 & Saturday, May 16
Time:
8 am - 2 pm
Address: 1113 East Castledale Circle, Sandy
(Castledale Circle is 11660 South)
And of course we always appreciate help for
set-up, tear-down, and clean up. Please text
Lynne if you can help at 385-234-0074.
Love Utah Give Utah
On March 26 we participated in the LUGU Campaign organized by the Community Foundation of Utah. It was wonderful
- even getting the herd up at 4:00 am to be downtown for the
kick-off. Phoebs stayed in bed and let Tate represent her at
She still has a piece of shrapnel as a vestige of her past but
o’dark hundred. We made a whopping $1094 to cover Poebs’ it’s only a reminder for us and not a hindrance to her.
leg surgery thanks to:
Claire - Nia’s mom
Sherry - GSP lover
Jill - Cowboy’s mom
Magali - Phoebs’ vet
Lindsay - Dog Lodge
Kara - Gatsby’s mom
Kelly - Kaylee’s mom
Christina - Griff’s mom
Connie - rescue friend
Tammy - Addie’s mom
Marissa- Kaisar’s mom
Jeannie - rescue friend
Staci - Dylan’s & Truffle’s mom
Phoebe loves everyone
Laura - Indy’s & Murphy’s mom
she meets. Let us know if
Eric & Maggie - Fudge’s parents
you’d like to add this
Stephanie - pointer rescue friend
wonderful girl to your
Jennifer - Emma’s & Peanut’s mom
family.
Strut Your Mutt 2015
Utah’s Perfect Pointers is participating in this
year’s Strut Your Mutt at Liberty Park on
October 24th! Yes, we know it will probably be
snowing but pointers and friends love snow!
Watch for our announcement and sign-up
information on our facebook page and website
in a couple of weeks. We’ll be providing more
information in the July newsletter.
Our Featured Daycare/Boarding Facility
Old Farm Pet Resort
We are so fortunate to have the support of daycare/boarding facilities that help us when we
don’t have enough foster homes for our dogs (always) and allow our dogs who are being
fostered to attend daycare at no cost so their parents can go to work. From north to south
these wonderful businesses are: Utah Dog Park, Diggity Dog Pet Resort, Camp Bow Wow,
Old Farm Pet Resort, Dog Lodge, and Dog Town. Animal Park (S. Ogden) and Laundermutts (W. Jordan) also provide daycare and occasional boarding when we’re stuck - often at
the last minute. This newsletter pays tribute to Old Farm Pet Resort. Watch for information
about Dog Lodge in our July newsletter. If you’re looking for daycare/boarding for your best
friend, please support these good samaritans who support our rescue.
In Memory
Aggie was Ken’s best girl for over
14 years. Everyone in the Salt
Lake dog community knew her
and loved her. They attended
every Strut Your Mutt event,
competed in the Doggy Olympics
(and have the medals to prove
it!), and were inseparable. Sweet
dreams little girl.
OLD FARM PET RESORT
is our longest supporter.
They’ve been caring for our
homeless hunters since
2009. We couldn’t survive
without them. Owner
Leslie Papas and the staff
know their clients (human
and 4-legged) and care for
them as their own.
Someone’s injured and
needs a space of their
own? They have it! Someone needs meds? Taken
care of! Someone
needs to run and run and run (probably a pointer type)? There’s tons of space to do that! Don’t feel particularly sociable
today? No problem - there’s a separate area for you. And if you happen to be a cat, there’s even a place for you to hang
out while your folks are out of town that’s far away from those dogs. Everyone goes through training so the whole gang
is safe whether they’re inside or outside in one of the three large play areas. If
you ask for a tour you’ll see at least 5-6 pointer types clamoring for attention
amidst a basset brigade. Some are ours. Some were ours and are happily
adopted. The staff has a strong commitment to the Utah rescue community and
assist many groups with their socialization and boarding needs.
Old Farm has climate-controlled indoor areas with cozy beds in the spacious
indoor kennels and soothing music for a peaceful sleep. And when they’re ready
to go home your furbies can be bathed and waiting or you can “do-it-yourself”
right there.
You’re always welcome to visit and drop your dog off for a first complimentary
socialization day at 3968 South 200 East, Salt Lake City or call 801-266-9016 for
more information. http://www.oldfarmpetresort.com/
Holidays! May - September
The dreaded summer holiday period is upon us
and We Need Fosters! Critical times are:
Memorial Day - May 20 - June 1
Independence Day - June 25 - July 7
Labor Day - August 26 - September 9
If you’d like to foster a holiday dog we’d love to hear
from you!
Statistics - March/April 2015
Intakes - March/April 2015
On-hand Mar 1
Shelters
Surrenders
Total
23
10
4
35
Outcomes - March/April 2015
Adopted
Euthanized Transferred Ret Owner
10
4
*Transferred dogs are those we take in for other groups (we don’t have
nearly enough of our own dogs!) and keep for 2-6 weeks while they’re
being vetted and awaiting transport).
The Fine Print
Utah’s Perfect Pointers DBA GSP Rescue Southwest is a 501c3 federal charity. Your donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Both
entities are registered in Utah. All donations to Utah’s Perfect Pointers or GSP Rescue SW are gratefully acknowledged by a letter from either
Marylin or Lynne with many, many thanks. We officially cover UT, AZ and NM, and unofficially ID, NV and sometimes OR. That’s a big area for 2
little old ladies! So if anyone wants to help in any way, we’ll welcome you with open arms. Please email utahsperfectpointers@yahoo.com for
volunteer opportunities or to foster.
Pictures From Adopters! (March - April 2015)
Thank you so much to everyone who sent us photos for this issue! We love seeing the dogs we loved while they were with
us and how much they’re loved with you. Pictures are always welcome at utahsperfectpointers@yahoo.com
Names are from their new homes. Dates reflect the adoption year.
Fletcher
&
Libby
2012
John 2010
Stormy 2014
Zimm 2013
Griff
2010
Chiclet 2015
Ripley 2014
Millie 2014
Nutmeg 2012
Peanut 2012
Elke 2014
Emma
2012
Pixie Sy 2015
2013
Skye 2012
Bowie
2011
Marco
2014
LizaMae 2014 Spatz 2014 Quinn 2015
Fallon
2015
Kodi 2015
Sky 2015
Jax &
Misty
2014
Milly 2015
Maggie 2013
Wren 2014
Charlie 2013
Woody
2012
Mandy 2012
Keera 2009