A ton of TMHPR activities on Oct 15!

Norah will be at Lee Harvey's!

On Saturday, Oct 15 we have all sorts of activities for you to stop by and check out!

We will have several of our available dogs at the Farmers Market at II Creeks from 930am-12 so please stop by and say hello.  The address is 2701 Custer Parkway.  For adoption info please email info@takemehomepetrescue.com.  Be sure to stop by our facebook page to see our complete list of available pets.

From 8am-2pm we are having a huge garage sale at our new adoption center.  The address is 561 W. Campbell Road, Suite 303, Richardson Texas 75080.

Domino, Wallie and Abe will be at II Creeks

Then it's on to Lee Harvey's where the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers is hosting the Third Annual Dog Day Afternoon.  The address is 1807 Gould Street, Dallas.  There will be raffle drawings and a "best costume" contest for the dogs dressed in costume. While viewing all the entertaining pet costumes, attendees will enjoy live onstage music. Admission to the event is $15.00, which includes 2 drinks tickets.

Sisters Daisy & Devin will be at Lee Harvey's hoping to find forever families.  Earhound Ripley is also hoping to find a loving home and will also be at Lee Harvey's.  All three were rescued from the same rough neighborhood and are thriving in their loving foster homes!

Scooter is another lucky pup that was rescued from the streets of Dallas.  He is about seven months old and will make appearances at II Creeks and Lee Harvey's.

Oliver is a three month old pup that was rescued when a neighbor kid was walking him with a 5 pound choker on him looking to give him away.  Fortunately our friend Karen intervened and took him in, he is a Cairn Terrier mix so won't get too big.

 Norah is the wonderful momma dog that was rescued from the streets of Dallas this past Spring.  People told us they fed her for over four years while she lived in a drainage ditch in a median at the busy intersection of 175/Buckner.  When we rescued her she had nine newborn puppies who have all been adopted by amazing families!  Norah will be at Lee Harvey's if you'd like to stop by and meet her!

Our cats will also be looking for homes this weekend!  They will be at the Petsmart at the NW corner of Coit/Campbell from 11-4 on Saturday and from 12-4 on Sunday.

Lilly & Bertie are available for adoption

Lilly & Bertie are two wonderful kitties that are available for adoption. They have shared the same foster home since they were really little so if you'd want to adopt both of them we'd give you a discount (but it's ok to split them up, we just want them to have great homes). Thanks!

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Little Orphan Annie is available for adoption

Annie was found all alone on the streets of Dallas when just 8 weeks old. She is absolutely a-d-o-r-a-b-l-e and will make a great addition to a lucky family!

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TMHPR Hazel at OneTrueMedia.com

Hazel was rescued from the streets of Dallas and is looking for a foster or adopter to take her in. Please email info@takemehomepetrescue.com for more info, thanks!

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Major was rescued from the streets of Dallas and needs a foster or adopter asap, thanks! Please email info@takemehomepetrescue.com for more info.

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TMHPR - Emily's story at OneTrueMedia.com

We rescued Emily from the Dallas shelter on 8/28/11. She is thriving in her foster home!

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Saving Sydney

We rescued Sydney on Aug 11. He had been hit by a car and is in rough shape. Please watch his video and donate towards his care via this link: http://www.razoo.com/story/Savingsydney Thank you for your support!

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TMHPR Adoptions Jan 1-June 30, 2011

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Saving Norah

We rescued Norah and her nine newborn puppies on March 26, 2011.  She did a great job raising the puppies and is a wonderful, sweet momma dog.  A few of them are still in her foster home and she lets them climb all over her and also loves to chase them in the yard, play tug-of-war and does a special trick where she tries to fit their head into her mouth.  She is now having the time of her life.

When we rescued her back in March, she was skin and bones and in rough shape.  After weaning the puppies, we treated her for a painful tick-related disease called Ehrlichia.  Then when she had her spay surgery on July 8 they found a lump and we are saddened and heart-broken to report that our wonderful girl, Norah, has cancer.  This poor dog just can't catch a break.

Life is not fair.  She lived in a ditch, homeless, for 4 years and has finally found people who love and care for her and now this happens to her.

Initially they thought she'd only have 3-8 months to live but further tests show the cancer is a form called TVT.  The statistics show that 90% of dogs that go through chemotherapy have a good outcome so we're really hoping that for once Norah is on the right side of the odds.  She will go for weekly chemo sessions for 6-8 weeks and the estimated cost is $1500.  She had her first round on July 15 and I'm happy to report that so far she seems to be feeling ok, she even felt up to playing with the puppies when we got home.  Hopefully we'll get good news in a few weeks that the chemo is working.

As we all know, Norah is a fighter and does not give up easily!!  But she needs our help, please donate towards her care via this link:

http://www.razoo.com/story/Saving-Norah

Thank you for your ongoing support.  As a special bonus, anyone that donates through the end of July will be entered in a drawing to win a trip on Southwest Airlines (valued at $400).  We'll announce the winner at the beginning of August. 

If you are not familiar with her story, here is a link:

http://pawsitivelytexas.com/norah-the-stray-dog-and-her-nine-pups/

There are Heroes Amongst Us

Lexi and Lady with their hero, Shanna

Meet a real life Super Hero...Shanna found these dogs in a hotel parking lot in Houston while on a business trip in May. They were starving and covered with fleas and Lady, the baby, had a rope tied around her neck that was very tight. Shanna tried to find a place in Houston to take them but because she did not have a resident ID no shelter would accept them so she took them back to the Dallas area and started looking for help. She found TMHPR through the internet and asked if we could help. She agreed to self foster them so we were able to take them into our group. Both are spayed, vaccinated and microchipped.

They are both very sweet and easy going. Lexi who is 12 months old is very smart and obedient and a very affectionate dog. Lady, who is a four month old puppy, is wonderful too, and very energetic. Both will make great family pets and are good with other dogs and likely cats too and kids. Please email info@takemehomepetrescue.com for info on adopting one (or both) of these wonderful dogs, thanks! Please donate towards their care via this link, thanks for your support http://www.razoo.com/story/Save-A-Life-Fund

We are very thankful that there are people like Shanna in this world.  Most folks would have come up with 1000 reasons not to help, especially if they weren't even in their hometown.  We're glad Shanna did the right thing and stopped to show Lady and Lexi kindness, compassion and love.  Now if only we could clone Shanna!

Lady napping on her way to safety

Animals for Adoption through TMHPR

We'd like to introduce some of the new dogs we've recently taken into our group.  They have now been spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped so are ready to be adopted.  Please email info@takemehomepetrescue.com for more info, thanks!

Ginger (scruffy one) and Lacey are sisters that were recently saved from the Collin County Animal Shelter.




Violet and Rose came to us as owner surrenders.  Their previous owner wanted to breed dogs and then quickly realized she didn't know what she was doing so the poor pups ended up living on the apartment patio.  We are glad that they're now safe in a loving foster home and on their way to a better life.  They are six-months old and are purebred Shih Tzus.  Rose is the tan/white and Violet is the black/white pup.  Please don't breed your dogs, so many are dying in shelters and we don't need anymore coming into this world!

Sam Bass was rescued from the Denton animal shelter.  He's in a foster home with kids and does great with them, also does great at the dog park and knows basic commands and will make a fantastic addition to your family.

Sam Bass

Teddy Bear was rescued from the Carrollton Animal Shelter.  He's making himself right at home with his foster family and already sleeps in bed with them.  He also loves playing with the other dogs in the home.  Everyone that meets him just raves about him and how sweet and loving he is!





Teddy Bear

Proceeds from The Dogs of Central Park Book Benefit TMHPR

We are very thankful that renowned photographer and author Fran Reisner has asked us to be part of her fundraiser.  Her newly published book, The Dogs of Central Park, was dedicated to those involved in animal rescue.

All books ordered by end of day on Sunday, June 19^th will be shipped for free and $1 per book will be donated to TMHPR. They will be signed by Fran, and can be personalized as well. This 6x9, 144 page book is a great deal at $19.95, and they make wonderful gifts for any dog lover. Books must be ordered  by emailing Fran at fran@franreisner.com and can be paid for via PayPal or by check. This special is going out to several rescue groups, so be sure to tell Fran that you're a friend of Take Me Home Pet Rescue.

More info can be found at this website www.thedogsofcentralpark.com and The Dogs of Central Park YouTube video clip. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c48I9Ft90n4
Thanks!

Norah and her puppies June 2011

The puppies are growing up fast, they're 11 weeks old and ready for adoption so please email info@takemehomepetrescue.com for more info, thanks!

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Paws on the Patio at Rockfish June 14

On Tuesday, June 14 we'll be at the Rockfish Seafood Grill in Richardson from 11am-9pm (7639 Campbell Road).

Rockfish is donating 15% of your purchase to Take Me Home Pet Rescue, offer valid only on June 14. 

Diners can bring their dogs (must be current with vaccinations and on leashes) and enjoy lunch or dinner with their pup on the patio.  Dogs will have treats and a doggie pool to beat the heat.
Rockfish will have All Day Happy Hour Specials for the event and crawfish for only $3.99/lb.
To view a complete menu visit http://www.rockfish.com/
Many of our adoptable puppies and dogs will be there for you to meet.  Hope to see you there!

TMHPR Book Signing Event

Renowned Author/Photographer Fran Reisner has asked Take Me Home Pet Rescue to participate in her upcoming Dogs of Central Park book signing events at Rising Gallery in Dallas.  The address is 800 Jackson Downtown and we'll be there from 6-9pm on Thursday, June 9th and from 10am-2pm on Saturday, June 11.  We'll also have some of our available dogs in attendance so you might even find your new best friend!  Hope to see you there!

TMHPR Pets in Their Forever Homes

We love when adopters send us pictures of the pets they've adopted from TMHPR!  Please feel free to send us your updates and pictures, info@takemehomepetrescue.com, thanks!

Suzy with her new family and foster mom, Renee



Sadie loves her new family, Tim & Michele

French Fry & Azalea are siblings that were adopted together

Aang with new sibling, Marti

Adee helping her mom with the laundry



Update from Brownie's New Family

Brownie is a wonderful little trooper that was rescued from the Garland shelter in January when she was pregnant.  She had six puppies on Feb 7 and did a great job raising them and we're happy to report that Brownie was recently adopted by a loving family! 

Here's what they had to say..."just wanted to keep you updated. Brownie had a great day.  She went to bed with Avery last night and burrowed in to the foot of the bed during story time. Troy was at the stadium late. When he came home she greeted him at the door and then went back to bed with Avery. When I checked in she was under the covers with her head sharing the pillow with Avery.

Today she spunked up and has run around the yard and played with toys. We went for a walk and she was happy with that.  Brownie and the cat are buddies there was no hissing or chasing. In fact they slept side by side in the sun and share the dog bed. She is an awesome dog and we feel blessed to have her our family's life. I truly believe that the best pets choose you. She did that day we came to see you. Our neighbors have fallen in love with her, Avery went to show her off. Avery dressed her up in a feather boa and tutu and she is such a doll. Thank you for saving her life so she could be with us."

We love getting updates from our adopters so please send pictures and stories to us at info@takemehomepetrescue.com, thanks!

Photo Shoot with Norah's Nine Puppies

Here's a behind the scenes look at our recent photo shoot with Norah and her nine puppies. It was a bit of a circus and a lot of fun!

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Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day!  We'd like to send out a special thank you to our foster and adoptive moms for all they do!  Today we're going to post our wonderful momma dogs and cats that are available for adoption.  They did a great job raising their litters and we're hoping they'll find their loving forever homes soon.  Please email info@takemehomepetrescue.com for info on adopting, thanks!

Cricket

Cricket is the wonderful momma dog that we rescued from an abandoned house back in August.  She had 8 little puppies that were about 3-4 weeks old at the time, she did a great job taking care of them in a rough area of town during weeks of 100 degree weather.  She is one of the most loving dogs you will ever meet and is sure to make you smile, everyone that meets her loves her dearly yet she hasn't been adopted yet.  She must be holding out for someone really special, maybe it's you?!

Brownie

Brownie is a sweetheart that was rescued from the Garland shelter when pregnant.  She raised 6 healthy pups in foster care and now is adoption pending, way to go Brownie!

Lucy did a great job raising her kittens and they've been adopted so we hope she'll be next!

Happy is happy that her kittens got adopted and she'll be even happier when her forever family adopts her!

Precious

Precious and her newborn puppies were rescued from the bushes outside the Cliff Manor housing facility on March 22.  She's a great momma and is doing great in foster care.  She's going through heartworm treatment but will be ready for adoption soon (you can still email us now though for info on adopting her).

Norah

Norah and her nine newborn puppies were rescued from the bushes outside a Church on March 26.  The entire family is available for adoption.  From what we were told, people fed Norah for 3-4 years when she lived on the streets of Dallas.  We are so happy we were able to rescue her and her puppies.  She's been a very tender and loving momma dog.  She is very sweet and gentle and likes to be petted and cuddle with her foster mom.  It just goes to show how resilient these dogs can be and that they just need some TLC to thrive!

More Puppies Looking for Homes

On March 22 we rescued a momma dog and her newborn puppies from the bushes outside the Cliff Manor housing facility in Dallas.  The momma has now been named Precious and is doing great in her foster home.  The puppies are about 7 weeks old now, Angel has been adopted but Blaze, Mazey, Princess and Ricky are looking for their loving forever homes.  Check out these great pictures of them and email info@takemehomepetrescue.com for more info on adopting a fun and playful pup, thanks!

Blaze and Sampson (also available for adoption)

Mazie

Ricky

Norah's Nine Puppies 4/30/11

Please email info@takemehomepetrescue.com if you live in the DFW area and are interested in fostering or adopting any of Norah's puppies, thanks!

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Look Who's Ready for Adoption!

In mid-March we took in a litter of six female pups that were found abandoned on the side of the road.  One has been adopted and we have five that are ready to find their forever homes.  Everyone is fully vetted and ready to go, please email info@takemehomepetrescue.com for more info on adopting one of these great pups.  We're guessing they might be Heeler mixes and should grow to be medium size dogs.  Did we mention they're absolutely adorable?!

Charcoal

Foxy & Charcoal

Sandy

Sarah

Sarah

Auggie Update!

As you can see Auggie has made herself right at home with her new family! Here's the update from the Robinson's: "Auggie is a VERY happy puppy. She LOVES her little brother Harley. She plays so good with him…she is gentle despite his terrorizing her! They really enjoy each other’s company. She is digging huge holes, chasing squirrels... and barking at the gate when there is any activity on the street. We walk them almost every night. She’s going to obedience classes at Petsmart every Saturday. She’s learning quickly. We are trying to stop the “hugs” until she’s asked. You know as well and I do that if she catches you off guard she can knock someone over. I’ve taken her to the retirement home where my mother lives and I don’t want her to knock down any of the residents…since they just love her. We had a huge family reunion at my house this past weekend and EVERYONE loved her. Everyone always asks what breed she is because she’s so unique. We just love her. She thinks she’s a lap dog which is the funniest thing."

Like to Shop? Like Pets? Here's a Great Opportunity for You...

Another great way to help the pets of TMHPR, just click the link below to see the great items available from Willow House and 20% of retail sales will be donated to TMHPR through the end of April. Click on "shop now" and when checking out enter in pet as first name and rescue as last name as the hostess. All orders ship directly to the customer within 48 hours. Outlet items and customer specials go towards the fundraiser as well. We are very grateful that Melissa Stafford is helping us out with this fundraiser.  Thanks to all of you for your ongoing support!

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Update on the Momma Dog and Puppies Rescued on 3/22

We want to thank Susie and Reuben for jumping right in and fostering this cute little family, they are lifesavers!  They have named the momma dog Precious and as you can see in the pictures she looks like she's a million times happier now that she's safe and in foster care instead of living out on the streets of SW Dallas, fending for herself and her young family.  It's so heartwarming to see a dog that was so scared, warm up so quickly now that she's getting a lot of love and TLC.  Susie and Reuben have also been helping her out by bottle-feeding the five puppies who are about 10 days old now.  We'll continue to post updates and more pictures as they grow up, thanks!

Maizy

Blaze

The Rescue of Norah and Her Nine Little Puppies

On 3/26 we rescued another stray momma dog and her 9 puppies. We also rescued a stray momma dog and young puppies on 3/22 so if you're moved by their stories, please donate $10 to help us get everyone vetted via this link http://www.razoo.com/story/Saving-Momma-Dog-And-Her-Puppies Thank you for your ongoing support!

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