“Angels Herald” Newsletter February, 2014 Issue

“Angels Herald” Newsletter February, 2014 Issue

An “Angel” Is Forever Home!

~ Adoption Success Stories of Angels’ Rescues ~

Janie Demaris Robertson, from our Angels Foster Group, sent us this wonderful update on a dog by the name of “Mr. Stubbs” when he was an Angel’s boy! We instantly fell in love with this crazy, fun fellow – and he kept us entertained constantly! We’re so happy to hear he’s carrying on his comedic ways with his new family who totally adore him, his antics, and his love of all things goofy!

From his new family to Janie: “I still can't thank you enough for all you did for Stubbs. He is my first dog, and without you, he wouldn't have become a part of my family. He gets into very little mischief, but here is evidence that even the best behaved dogs cannot resist the lure of cat food cans in the trash!”

Angels also received a note from Stubbs, himself, to his former foster family and all of his Angels fans:

“I am Mr. Stubbs, Destroyer of tennis balls! I'm very happy in my new home, because Mommy and Daddy bought me a whole case of tennis balls at

Costco. They are very patient with me, so I repay them by being a good boy and bringing joy and happiness to their hearts. I continue to get many admiring looks and comments when I am out and about, and still know that all people exist only to admire and pet me. My cat brothers (I have two!) have explained that this is the correct relationship between humans and

their furry family members. I am a bit of a dainty boy at times - I walk around puddles and didn't have any interest in getting in the water when my parents took me to the river. Keep up the good work everybody at Angels Among Us! You helped me find a wonderful fur-ever home, and my family and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

Thank you for Adopting, and Saving a Life! “ Rescue ONE Until There Are None”

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Where Are They Now? – Updates!

From Angels foster mom, Sarah Weaver:

LOOK AT HIM NOW!! This is Armuchee today! He was the pup I saved along with the help of a few others back in April of 2013. He was found in a tote barrel in a Walmart parking lot, with his brother. The tote had a few inches of freezing cold rain water at the bottom of it. His brother did not make it but he did! He is doing AMAZING!! He is so very loved and cherished by his family. His name is still Armuchee! From Jennifer Josephs, adopter of Caralee:

Do you remember Caralee? Completely terrified in the shelter, being picked on, and AAU made the gracious decision to save her life! Well, she is thankful, and so are we! It has been a journey, from sitting in the corner of our sunroom, never taking her eyes off our every move, to finally making it to our bedroom, and sleeping in the corner.

Then, one day, my husband caught her, and put her on the bed. She lay down and stayed about five minutes the first time. I remember the first day she ran and played with our other dog, Sophie!

My husband caught it on video and surprised me with it after church! After her being with us for months, one day she barked. We absolutely could not believe it was her, but indeed it was Caralee.

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She now plays with her son, Stumpy, our AAU foster failure, and our two foster girls - in addition to Sophie. She smiles all the time.

Fast forward to today. She was running like the wind, playing in the snow, and barking in a demanding way for me and her daddy to chase her and play in the snow. Wagging her tail off, and really, just loving life. Rescuing this baby has been one of the most rewarding things we have ever done! I sit here tonight, completely

blessed and very thankful!

From Fido’s Market, Supporters of Madeline and her 5 Pups:

All 5 of Madeline’s pups were adopted at a special Adoptions Event held at Fido’s Market in February! Madeline is still looking for her forever family!

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Housetraining Your Dog or Puppy ~ Courtesy of The Humane Society of the United States ~

Housetraining your dog or puppy requires far more than a few stacks of old newspapers—it calls for vigilance, patience, plenty of commitment and above all, consistency.

By following the procedures outlined below, you can minimize house-soiling incidents. Virtually every dog, especially puppies, will have an accident in the house, and more likely, several. Expect this—it's part of living with a puppy.

The more consistent you are in following the basic housetraining procedures, the faster your puppy will learn acceptable behavior. It may take several weeks to housetrain your puppy, and with some of the smaller breeds, it might take longer.

Establish a routine Like babies, puppies do best on a regular schedule. The schedule teaches him that there are times to eat, times to play, and times to potty.

Generally speaking, a puppy can control his bladder one hour for every month of age. So if your puppy is two months old, he can hold it for about two hours. Don't go longer than this between bathroom breaks or he's guaranteed to have an accident. If you work outside the home, this means you'll have to hire a dog walker to give your puppy his breaks.

Take your puppy outside frequently—at least every two hours—and immediately after he wakes up, during and after playing, and after eating or drinking.

Pick a bathroom spot outside, and always take your puppy to that spot using a leash. While your puppy is eliminating, use a word or phrase, like "go potty," that you can eventually use before he eliminates to remind him what to do. Take him out for a longer walk or some playtime only after he has eliminated.

Reward your puppy every time he eliminates outdoors. Praise him or give him a treat—but remember to do so immediately after he's finished eliminating, not after he comes back inside the house. This step is vital, because rewarding your dog for eliminating outdoors is the only way he'll know what's expected of him. Before rewarding him, be sure he's finished eliminating. Puppies are easily distracted. If you praise him too soon, he may forget to finish until he's back in the house. Put your puppy on a regular feeding schedule. What goes into a puppy on a schedule comes out of a puppy on a schedule. Depending on their age, puppies usually need to be fed three or

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four times a day. Feeding your puppy at the same times each day will make it more likely that he'll eliminate at consistent times as well, and that makes housetraining easier for both of you.

Pick up your puppy's water dish about two and a half hours before bedtime to reduce the likelihood that he'll need to potty during the night. Most puppies can sleep for approximately seven hours without having to eliminate. If your puppy does wake you up in the night, don't make a big deal of it; otherwise, he will think it is time to play and won't want to go back to sleep. Turn on as few lights as possible, don't talk to or play with your puppy, take him out to do his business, and return him to his bed.

Supervise Don't give your puppy an opportunity to soil in the house; keep an eye on him whenever he's indoors.

Tether your puppy to you or a nearby piece of furniture with a six-foot leash if you are not actively training or playing with him. Watch for signs your puppy needs to eliminate. Some signs are obvious, such as barking or scratching at the door, squatting, restlessness, sniffing around, or circling. When you see these signs, immediately grab the leash and take him outside to his bathroom spot. If he eliminates, praise him lavishly and reward him with a treat.

Keep your puppy on leash in the yard. During the housetraining process, your yard should be treated like any other room in your house. Give your puppy some freedom in the house and yard only after he is reliably housetrained. Confinement When you're unable to watch your puppy at all times, he should be confined to an area small enough that he won't want to eliminate there. The space should be just big enough for him to comfortably stand, lie down, and turn around in. You can use a portion of a bathroom or laundry room blocked off with baby gates.

Or you may want to crate train your puppy and use the crate to confine him. (Be sure to learn how to use a crate humanely as a method of confinement.) If your puppy has spent several hours in confinement, you'll need to take him directly to his bathroom spot as soon as you let him out, and praise him when he eliminates. Oops! Expect your puppy to have a few accidents in the house—it's a normal part of housetraining. Here's what to do when that happens:

Interrupt your puppy when you catch him in the act of eliminating in the house.

Make a startling noise (be careful not to scare him) or say "OUTSIDE!" Immediately take him to his bathroom spot, praise him, and give him a treat if he finishes eliminating there.

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Don't punish your puppy for eliminating in the house. If you find a soiled area, it's too late to administer a correction. Just clean it up. Rubbing your puppy's nose in it, taking him to the spot and scolding him/her, or any other punishment will only make him afraid of you or afraid to eliminate in your presence. In fact, punishment will often do more harm than good.

Clean the soiled area thoroughly. Puppies are highly motivated to continue soiling in areas that smell like urine or feces. Check with your veterinarian or pet store for products designed specifically to clean areas soiled by pets.

It's extremely important that you use the supervision and confinement procedures outlined above to minimize the number of accidents. If you allow your puppy to eliminate frequently in the house, he'll get confused about where he's supposed to eliminate, which will prolong the housetraining process. When you're away A puppy under six months of age cannot be expected to control his bladder for more than a few hours at a time (approximately one hour for each month of age). If you have to be away from home more than four or five hours a day, this may not be the best time for you to get a puppy; instead, you may want to consider an older dog, who can wait for your return.

If you already have a puppy and must be away for long periods of time, you'll need to:

Arrange for someone, such as a responsible neighbor or a professional pet sitter, to take him outside to eliminate.

Train him to eliminate in a specific place indoors. Be aware, however, that doing so can prolong the process of housetraining.

Teaching your puppy to eliminate on newspaper may create a life-long surface preference, meaning that even as an adult he may eliminate on any newspaper lying around the living room.

Paper training When your puppy must be left alone for long periods of time, confine him to an area with enough room for a sleeping space, a playing space, and a separate place to eliminate.

In the designated elimination area, use either newspapers (cover the area with several layers of newspaper) or a sod box. To make a sod box, place sod in a container such as a child's small, plastic swimming pool. You can also find dog litter products at a pet supply store.

If you clean up an accident in the house, put the soiled rags or paper towels in the designated elimination area. The smell will help your puppy recognize the area as the place where he is supposed to eliminate.

~ This Article is copyrighted by the Humane Society of America ~

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Congratulations to Fosters Kathy & David Tanner These Are the Rescued Pets they Fostered in 2013!

THANK YOU FOR SAVING SO MANY LIVES!

Angels Among Us is always looking for individuals and families

to FOSTER rescued dogs and cats for us.

Please consider today how you can reach out to a poor soul who needs

love, warmth, understanding, training and reassurance so they can have

that 2nd chance at a loving forever home and family! These pets need you!

Email: Foster@angelsrescue.org

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Remembering Our Lost Pets

I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep. I could see that you were crying, You found it hard to sleep. I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear, "It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here." I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea, You were thinking of the many times, your hands reached down to me. I was with you at the shops today, Your arms were getting sore. I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could

do more.

I was with you at my grave today, You tend it with such care. I want to re-assure you, that I'm not lying there. I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key. I gently put my paw on you, I smiled and said "it's me." You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair. I tried so hard to let you know, that I was standing there. It's possible for me, to be so near you every day. To say to you with certainty, "I never went away." You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew. In the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you. The day is over... I smile and watch you yawning and say "good-night, God bless, I'll see you in the morning." And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide, I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side. I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see. Be patient, live your journey out...then come home to be with me.

- Author Unknown -

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Saying “Goodbye” To One of Our Own - Megan Bowman and Leslie Popp -

February 1, 2014, 8:36pm Tonight, the angels weep. With the heaviest of hearts, we report the passing of our beloved Grizabella, a senior Eskie mix saved earlier this fall from a kill shelter in Georgia. She was at the top of the euthanasia list in October because of her age. We learned at her intake vetting appointment that Grizzy had advanced-stage cancer.

Many would have put her down immediately with this prognosis, but her eyes had a twinkle, and she wagged her tail at us. She made it clear that she wasn’t ready to go to the bridge just yet. We kissed her and promised to give her ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING possible to make her remaining days as comfortable as possible. We wanted her to experience the joy of true love before death.

Vets gave her mere weeks to live, but Grizabella lived FOUR amazing months after she was saved. We connected her with the best medical care possible and found her the most loving of foster homes. This family embraced her terminal condition with open arms and showered her with love and affection as if she had been there forever. Grizzy soaked up this affection, and grew especially close to the family’s three children, ranging in age from 2-5. It was a true love story in her final months, and the children mourn her loss greatly tonight.

She was suffering and she made it clear that she was ready to go to the bridge.

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Grizzy’s journey had angels on both sides. Her foster mommy, Leslie, hugged her tightly, stroked her head, and sobbed as she breathed her last breath. And then? A smile. She was at peace. She left with an angel and she was met with many, too. Our angels. Your angels. Heaven’s angels. She left in love and she was received in love. She is now pain-free and at peace.

We would like to express our profound appreciation to the entire Popp family for showering this senior dog with adoration in her final months. We would also like to thank Little River Animal Hospital for managing her care with such compassion. And we would like to thank our dedicated following of supporters who agree with us that ALL dogs should die with dignity, and seniors don’t deserve to be discarded due to age.

Grizzy came into animal control in a wretched state, but she left this world surrounded by a halo of peace. She was named after the infamous “Jellicoe Cat” on Broadway who knew beauty in her earlier days, but somehow lost it. Tonight, our dear Grizabella, as we look to the Heavens, we remember the very lyrics that define your name…

“Memory, turn your face to the moonlight; Let your memory lead you, open up, enter in. If you find there the meaning of what happiness is, then a new life will begin.”

We mourn the passing of Grizabella greatly, but we take solace in knowing that she found the true meaning of happiness as her new life begins…we will see you at the bridge!

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Angels’ Featured Cat for February: CLARENCE!

Meet CLARENCE, a domestic long-hair male kitty who is 2 years old and weighs approximately 9 pounds. Clarence has been neutered, microchipped and is up-to-date on all his shots and vetting. He also is litter box trained and although he’s not a fan of being in a carrier, he will tolerate it, when needed.

Clarence was brought to Angels through the FCAS program and was a very scared, feral baby who didn’t always play nicely but they figured out he was just so scared and he learned to be a good boy. Although he

takes a few days to warm up to strangers, when he does he’s a total lover and very affectionate with his person.

This wonderful boy totally LOVES attention. He will head-butt (a sign of affection in kitties) against you, rub softly against your legs, meow and roll around on the floor to get your attention. He also loves other cats and will cuddle with them and groom them. One thing you should know about Clarence: he LOVES…ahem, is very fond of treats! :)

Clarence would do best in a home with adults or maybe older children – no smalls for him. He would prefer at least one kitty sibling and no doggies in his home. This wonderful boy requires a lot of attention and affection so he will need an adoptive person who wants a cat with them pretty much all the time – including in their bed at night, as Clarence loves to snuggle up next to his human and sleep the night away!

To find out more about our featured feline, or one of the other cats up for adoption through Angels Rescue, please contact the Angels Among Us Pet Rescue - Cats team by email at "catinquiry@angelsrescue.org". Don’t forget to check out the other wonderful pets up for adoption by visiting our website: www.angelsrescue.org/adopt/. Also, please visit, like, and follow Angels' Cats page at www.facebook.com/angelsrescue.cats.

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Special Thanks To Our Angels Supporters!

Pictured above: Anne Clark and Allison Solomon from Angels Rescue

On January 16, WellPet Foundation, makers of Wellness, Holistic Select, Old Mother Hubbard and Eagle Pack natural pet food brands donated a large assortment of cat and dog food to Atlanta-area animal rescue groups, Atlanta Animal Rescue Friends, Inc. and Angels Among Us Pet Rescue. WellPet, headquartered in Tewksbury, MA, donated the food while in Atlanta for a team meeting. “We’re happy we were able to donate the dog and cat food used in displays at the meeting to two deserving Atlanta non-profits,” said Chanda Leary-Coutu, Senior Manager, Marketing Communications.

The volunteer-run non-profits WellPet chose for the donation are dedicated to rescuing dogs and cats from high-kill shelters in Georgia. Angels Among Us Pet Rescue relies on volunteers to foster homeless pets until they are adopted. Atlanta Animal Rescue Friends also uses a network of foster homes and adoption centers, and subsidizes over 200 spay/neuters a year for Atlanta pet owners.

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“It’s fantastic to receive a donation of pet food from WellPet,” said Susan Leisure, Director, Atlanta Animal Rescue Friends, Inc. “With these types of donations, we’re able to directly support the dogs and cats in our adoption program with good nutrition.” You can donate to Angels Among Us Pet Rescue and Atlanta Animal Rescue Friends online: http://www.angelsrescue.org/donate/ and http://aarfatlanta.org/donations/.

To learn more about the WellPet Foundation, please visit: http://www.wellpet.com/wellpet-foundation.aspx

About WellPet, LLC: WellPet is home to the family of premium pet food brands including Wellness®, Old Mother Hubbard®, Eagle Pack® and Holistic Select®. For more than 100 years, WellPet has delivered on the promise of doing whatever it takes to make the healthiest natural products for the pets that depend on us. Today, our team of animal lovers, nutritionists and veterinarians are committed to carrying forth our strong heritage, continuing to find new ways to bring innovation, nutritional excellence and product quality to our family of natural brands, always putting pet health first.

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January 2014 Traffic Report

Traffic on our Facebook page, our website as well as the Petfinder site helps to provide visibility and funding, enabling Angels Among Us Pet Rescue to rescue and find loving foster and adoptive homes for these rescues.

January 2014 Rescue Stats: 351 - active foster homes 472 - adoptable pets 139 - pets adopted 198 - pets rescued 4,855 - total adopted* 5,263 - total rescued*

January 2014 Website Stats: 185,592 - page views 81,694 - website visits 58,926 - unique visitors

January 2014 Facebook Stats: 84,043 - Facebook fans

Thank You Very Much!

In this issue of the Angels Herald, we would like to thank the following individuals and companies for their generous donations and support:

LORI HUSTER - Angels of the Month!

Carole Truilio Ananda Millard Hollie Ross Nancy Taliaferro Lisa Harper Iris and Beob Seltzer Leslie Popp Adrienne Herrig Adrienne Herrig Jann Arden Richards Jill Passafieume Tracey Hazlett Denise Blythe Sharon Vanhouten-Shew Nancy Superchi Karen Gray Vicki Benjamin Lisa Bednarik Pamela Lancaster Brian Hilbrant Marilyn Traub Lila Berman Patrick Hess Andrew Mound Ashley Curington Kathleen Griggs Stockton Garver Melanie Fincher Michael Mossucco Diana deSanctis Ricotta Sarah Fielding Christina Holmes Betty Ballentine Dolores Aranza Victoria Davis Yolanda Aquino Brian Froehling

Rock To the Rescue Partners for Pets, Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Intradiem Eskie Rescuers United

About Our Organization

Angels Among Us Pet Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing dogs and cats from high-kill shelters in north Georgia. We operate through a network of foster homes in the metro Atlanta area. Our efforts are funded by tax-deductible contributions from compassionate people and organizations that care and want to help make a difference.

ANGELS AMONG US PET RESCUE PO BOX 821

ALPHARETTA, GA 30009 Fax: (877) 969-8669

Email: info@angelsrescue.org Website: www.angelsrescue.org

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Upoming Events, Fundraising Opportunities

Please make your plans to join us at the many Adoptions, Special Promotions, and Fundraising Events scheduled this month. You can go to this link to see all Events and Adoptions listed on AAU’s Facebook Events Page: www.facebook.com/angelsrescue/events

Make sure you check the Events Calendar listings on Facebook often, as Events and Special Promotions are being added or changed during the month! SEE YOU THERE!!

Help Raise Funds for Angels Among Us Through Kroger’s Rewards Program! (will not affect your fuel points!)

Here’s the link: http://www.angelsrescue.org/kroger-community-rewards-program/

Register online at krogercommunityrewards.com with your existing Kroger card or alternate id(phone number)

If you are a new online customer, click on SIGN UP TODAY in the ‘New Customer?’ box.

You will then get a message for an activation e-mail

Once logged in, click on Edit Kroger Community Rewards information and input your Kroger Plus card number

Enter our NPO number (71166) or Angels Among Us Pet Rescue (Alpharetta, GA) into the search box

To verify you are enrolled correctly, you will see Angels Among Us Pet Rescue’s name on the right side of your information page

ALL DONE! You will now be earning money for AAU every time you shop at Kroger!

Members must swipe their registered Kroger Plus card or use the phone number that is related to their registered Kroger Plus card when shopping for each purchase to count.

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Telling the Angels Rescue Good News

Through Social Media

Look for Angels Rescue on all the following social media platforms, and choose to follow, like, share and help us use social media to save lives!

www.facebook.com/angelsrescue