Newsletter of Hope - Natalie`s Second Chance

Newsletter of Hope
A Note From Natalie
Generously produced by Instant Copy of Lafayette
701 Main Street, Lafayette, Indiana (765)742-8656
Volume 1, Issue 1
I am very excited to introduce
the first issue of “Natalie’s
Newsletter of Hope”! Three
years ago, I never imagined
that we would have a monthly
newsletter. Back then, I was
just hoping to survive.
I am so grateful to be able to
continue my passion— helping
homeless dogs find new families. This has been a journey of
blood, sweat, and a lot of tears.
But, because of this community
and amazing friends, we have
continued to help families who
can’t keep their dogs, dogs
that have been neglected or
abused, and dogs rescued
from puppy mills or hoarders.
I often call this shelter “the
shop” and the dogs “my kids”.
My shop has not only saved
hundreds of dogs’ lives, but it
has also saved mine! Three
years ago, I had no idea how
or if I was going to make it. But
I did have faith... and determination to not give up.
April 2011
Upcoming Events:
 April 30: Doggie Dash
 July 9: Ruff Riders Motorcycle
Ride
 August 19: “Pawsitively Zany”
Evening of comedy, music & food
Located on the corner of South St. & 16th St, Lafayette, IN.
At the top of the hill at „5 Points‟.
“My kids” have helped me
learn to stay in the moment. I
have often gone to the shop in
the middle of the night to sit
with them and feel their unconditional love and acceptance.
The shop’s name has two
meanings. First, it’s for giving
my kids their second chance—
because so many of them were
given up on.
The second reason for the
name is because I’ve had a
second chance at life. I, too,
was given up on many years
ago, so I gave up on myself.
But, because I was granted a
second chance, and put on a
path to where I am today— I
will continue to give back and
do the next right thing.
Our Dedicated Veterinarian Goes Mobile
Our shelter would not be able
to continue without the hard
work of Dr. Heather Baker and
her Wildcat Valley Animal
Clinic. Five years ago, she
opened her own clinic so that
she could do more work with
shelters, and provide afforda-
ble services to pet owners.
Dr. Baker’s Wildcat Valley
Animal Clinic offers a low-cost,
mobile spay/neuter clinic that
operates in Meier’s parking lot
on Tuesdays, and “Pet Supplies Plus” parking lot (next to
Home Depot) on Thursdays.
Call first, at 765-589-7297, and
make an appointment.
On Wednesdays, from 1pm to
4pm, they offer a Wellness
Clinic in “Pet Supplies Plus”
parking lot, where you can get
your pet vaccinated and examined. First-come, first-served!
Inside this issue:
“Baby Girl” Finds Love
2
Protect Puppies From Parvo
2
More About Doggie Dash
2
Some of Natalie’s “Kids”
3
Shelter Hours & Info
4
Our Mission
4
Ways You Can Help
4
Natalie’s Newsletter of Hope
Page 2
“Baby Girl” Finds Love
Every dog, no matter how big or small,
deserves a chance at life. A few months
ago a precious little Chihuahua named
Baby Girl came into the shelter. She came
from a bad situation where she was mistreated, unsocialized and very scared. The
minute I saw her I just knew that she had to
be mine. She needed a chance to be loved
and well taken care of. So, I brought her
home to my family.
At first she was very scared and timid.
Trusted no one but me and constantly had
her defenses up. After working with her to
socialize her and show her that people
aren't all bad she finally started to come
out of her shell.
(By Kristin Taylor)
Today she is a very loving and energetic
little dog. She has fun playing with my children and the other animals in the house.
When I come home from a long day at
work she is there to greet me with excitement and tail wagging.
She means everything to me and I would
never give her up for anything. She is a
shining example of an animal that can
overcome the sometimes very sad trials of
life. It’s amazing how one can bounce back
from just about anything.
I recommend anyone who is searching for
that right dog check your local no-kill shelters. Each and every dog deserves a
chance.
Protect Your Puppy from Parvo
Parvovirus puppies often make me want to
quit veterinary medicine altogether. This
awful virus causes dogs to shed the lining
of their intestinal tracts resulting in severe
vomiting, bloody diarrhea and often a brutal death from overwhelming infection and
dehydration. The disease is costly to treat
and the prognosis for recovery is often
poor.
Kristin and her precious little “Baby Girl”
(By Dr. Heather Baker)
Parvo is preventable by following these
recommendations: 1. Vaccinate ALL pups
for parvovirus at 6, 10, and 14 weeks. It is
important that they receive a series of vaccines to be protected because single vaccine is NOT enough!!! 2. Don’t take your
puppy to areas where other dogs frequent
(dog parks/dog shows, pet stores) until the
last vaccine at 14 weeks. At that time, your
puppy should have adequate immunity.
“Don’t take your puppy to areas
where other dogs frequent until
the last vaccine at 14 weeks.”
Booster shots are given annually.
Be responsible… prevent suffering and
heartache… vaccinate for parvovirus.
“Dash” (Or Stroll) To Help Reduce Homeless Pet Population
Get out your walking or running shoes,
because the 2nd annual Doggie Dash is
coming soon! It’s on Saturday, April 30th at
10:30am at Prophetstown Park, on Swisher
Road in Battle Ground (entrance near Battle Ground Veterinary Clinic).
The 5K run and 1-mile dog walk will raise
funds for 3 local no-kill animal shelters,
including Natalie’s 2nd Chance. Race registration & sign-in starts at 10am at the Bergamot Pavilion. $20 pre-registration
(online or mail-in) includes the park’s $6
entrance fee. Same-day registration is $20
plus the park’s $6 entrance fee. It’s free for
children 12 and under.
come join us for a fun day, rain or shine!
Snacks and water will be provided for all
participants, and we will have prizes for
randomly selected runners and walkers!
Also be sure to enjoy our bake sale and
take part in our raffle for only $1 per ticket.
There are all new paved paths this year, so
A Saturday walk in the park.
Volume 1, Issue 1
Some of Natalie’s “Kids”
Page 3
The word “dolce” means “sweet” in Italian, and this little guy sure is! He is a male ChihuahuaDachshund mix. He's 6 years old and is housebroken. Dolce is terrified of children, so absolutely
no kids! He doesn't like other pets either. He just wants to be your only "child". He loves laying
on the couch or in your lap and going for car rides or walks. He is such a little lover! He would be
great for some older person or couple or someone who doesn't plan on having kids. Dolce is really a couch potato but he can be playful, too.
Dolce
Benny is a beautiful Teddie Roosevelt Terrier mix. He came from a puppy mill and has been with
us for a couple of years. Don't judge him when he's in his cage because he is cage aggressive.
Once out of the cage he is so playful and makes us laugh every day! He loves being brushed and
getting massages (but who doesn't). He loves playing with other dogs. He's not too comfortable
around young kids so he would be best suited with older kids.
Benny
Wookie is a male Terrier mix around 4 years old. Wookie also came from a puppy mill and is
fearful of being touched. He's a happy little guy and is quite content living in his "apartment" but
he truly needs a real home with a very special person who will not expect too much from him.
With a lot of patience and a soft, kind touch and talk, he could be a fantastic pet. He would need
to be an only dog. Wookie needs a second chance.
Wookie
Frodo is a male Fox Terrier mix around 4 years old. Frodo came from a puppy mill and really
needs a special, patient person to adopt him. He is terrified of being touched. Once he gets to
know you he gets so excited that his tail goes 100 mph, but if you try to pet him he shies away.
It's obvious he wants to be pampered but the poor little fellow doesn't know how to show it.
With positive praise and patience, he could give someone a great deal of love.
Frodo
Chris
Chris is a male Chihuahua mix, possibly some Shiba Inu too. He is very timid and came from a
dog hoarder. Once you earn his trust you will see him blossom and he will be eager to please. He
enjoys being brushed and walked. He gets along with other dogs and kids but because he is so
timid, older kids would be better for him. He needs a patient person to housebreak him and
teach the basic commands, but don't let his age of 3 ½ scare you off. Dogs live to please their
owners and he can be trained.
Our Mission:
Natalie’s Second Chance Dog Shelter
10 South 16th Street
Lafayette, Indiana 47901
Phone: 765-742-2200
Email:
nataliessecondchance@gmail.com
Website:
nataliessecondchance.org
We post a lot on Facebook!
“Like” us to keep up!
We are a “501(c)3”, non-profit, no-kill dog shelter that relies
heavily on private individual donations and volunteer services to
be able to continue helping homeless dogs. We are located in
Lafayette, Indiana, and our mission is to find new homes for
homeless dogs. We help strays, personal turn-ins, and other
dogs find loving homes. We are a no-kill facility, and we keep
and care for each dog until a perfect match is found! We also
serve as a resource to our community and all pet owners by
providing education and information on responsible pet ownership—including the importance of spaying/neutering, positive
behavior training, and good nutrition.
*We offer a food bank for pet owners in the community that
need assistance feeding their pets. Cat food and dog food are
available for pick up at no charge to individuals. There are no
requirements for our pet food assistance and we encourage anyone needing assistance in feeding their pets to come pick up
food! Food can be picked up during our open adoption hours
each week. Donations of any type of pet food (wet or dry) for
the food bank are accepted and can be dropped off during our
open adoption hours. If you have a food donation to give, but
are unable to bring it to us, please contact us to arrange pick up.
We‟re open Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 10am—4pm. Friday & Saturday: 10am—5pm.
There Are Many Different Ways To Help
Our “kids” need to
go for walks— twice
daily, every day.
You can come in at
8am, any day of the
week, to walk a
dog. We also need
volunteers to walk
our dogs around
4pm every day.
During open business hours, we
encourage people
to take our dogs to
the park to play
and socialize. This
is a great activity
for groups!
We always need “foster parents” to help
our dogs socialize in a home setting. If
you’re not planning to adopt, but just want
to help a dog socialize, then pick him up on
Saturday afternoon and return him on
Tuesday morning. If you think you might
adopt, you can pick up a dog any day and
keep him up to 2 weeks to make sure he’s
a good fit for your home.
You can also help by volunteering to pick
up or drop off our laundry at Scrub-a-Duds.
And we always need new leashes and collars, as well as cleaning supplies.
If you are unable to donate time, but would
like to help our cause, you can donate pet
food to our food bank. Either drop it off at
the shop or call us to pick it up. Better yet,
you can send us a tax-deductible, money
donation. It can be a check in the mail, or
cash in person— we’ll provide you with a
receipt. And we’ll put you on our newsletter mailing list.
To save money in postage and printing
costs, we would like to email as many
newsletters as possible. The newsletter
will come from this email address:
nataliessecondchance-mark@live.com.
Please email Mark at this address to get on
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Be sure to check your “spam folder” if you
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We are always looking for successful adoption stories for the newsletter. Please include a picture of you and your dog with
your adoption story. You can mail it to us,
but email would be best. And if you have
any other story ideas or comments, please
email them to Mark at:
nataliessecondchance-mark@live.com
“Natalie’s Newsletter of Hope” was created & edited by Mark Huff