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away sometime last year. That had been the only life

sweet Moose had ever known.

And then the angel came. Grace Wolfe of Open Arms

Family Rescue persuaded the family of the now

deceased owner to sign Moose over to her, after she

had insisted upon cleaning up his dog house, and

putting down clean horse stall shavings and straw. It

was very evident form the moment Grace saw him that

he was in

desperate

need of

medical care.

He was

clearly deaf,

had infected

eyes,

possible

parasites,

and what

appeared to

be swollen

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By Karen Lewandowski

The rescue community is more often than not a unified

group. While separate rescue organizations exist, the

unity in the commitment to saving lives is truly

inspiring.

This is illustrated perfectly by a situation with an elderly

dog named Moose. Moose had spent nearly his entire

11+ years of life confined in a New Jersey backyard full

of filth, and without proper dwellings to protect him

from the elements. Human affection was alien to him.

Good nutrition and medical care were also alien to him.

At some point he did have a companion; another dog

had lived in the backyard with him until that dog passed

Moose Gains a Village

In This Issue Meet Our Available Dogs

Wagging Tails

FernDog Pupdates

Upcoming Events

All Paws on Deck

About The FDRF

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he is already quite a celebrity within the northern New

Jersey and beyond rescue community.

Again, while everyone hoped for better news with

respect to the medical diagnosis, it is so important to

remember that this story could have had a much sadder

ending. Instead, this sweet, forgiving, old soul will be

living out his final days completely loved and

cherished, and has united so many around him. So we

need to consider it a happy ending, for his sake, and for

the sake of the rescue community, who charges forward

together, working together and tirelessly to rescue and

save our furry friends in need. In Grace Wolfe’s very

own words, “it takes a village.” This “village” couldn’t

be any more special.

To follow Moose's journey as he check’s off his bucket

list and to follow Grace and her rescue Open Arms

Family Rescue visit:

www.facebook.com/fortheloveofmooseopenarms

Open Arms Family Rescue is based out of West Milford,

NJ and their focus is the rescue and fostering of

pregnant dogs, mom dogs and their puppies, or litters

of pups in need.

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lymph nodes, but that did not stop him from showering

his angel with love and affection. He immediately began

to see glimpses of the “good life:” good quality food,

car rides, and tons of human affection, but he also

needed a proper vet exam. Grace, a rescue community

veteran, was having difficulty getting Moose into the vet

for an appointment, and she desperately wanted that to

happen very quickly based on his condition. She was

then contacted by the FernDog Rescue Foundation’s

very own Donna Buccellatto, who after reading Moose’s

heartbreaking story coordinated with FDRF’s incredible

vet partner, Verona Animal Hospital, to give Moose the

care that he needed. His life of neglect and his current

uncomfortable health status had no bearing on his

ability to give and receive love from everyone and

everything around him.

Sadly, his very thorough medical evaluation did not

result in good news, as sweet Moose has been

diagnosed with lymphoma. Treatment options are being

pursued, and he is not currently in any pain. It was

decided that he would become a permanent foster of

Grace’s rescue, Open Arms Family Rescue, where he

will get his “happily ever after,” for however long that

will be. He will be showered with love and spoiled

rotten by Grace and a wonderful network of caring

individuals who will give him the time of his life. He has

already had his very

first ice cream, and

that will be just one of

the many wonderful

things he will get to

experience for the

first time. In addition

to having his very

own “bucket list,” he

also has his very own

Facebook page, and

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Meet Our Available Dogs

Olive Oyl

Chelsea

Chelsea is a 7-year old

corgi/terrier mix who is

gentle and loving to all.

Eli is a 2 year-old

student with training. He

needs a cool human who

will do fun things with

him.

Eli

Olive Oyl is an athletic

young beauty who needs

that extra special

someone.

Opal

Opal is an adorable and

vibrant pittie mix who

will be available soon!

Carly, our lovely lady, is

still in need of an adult

only, experienced home.

Finn is a 5-year-old mix

who loves dogs and

hasn’t met a stranger.

Stallone is a sweet stud

who loves toys, belly

rubs, snuggling, and

other dogs his size.

Finn

May is a darling hound

mix who never met a

sranger and loves walks

and snuggles.

Sara Rose is the

sweetest most delicate

flower who loves

everyone and

everything!

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Sara Rose

Carly

May Stallone

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The FernDog Rescue Foundation holds a special place in my family. Our grand-dogs, Milo and Etta, were both FernDog rescues from Paterson. Milo is my son's dog, but he spends a lot of time at his Grandparent's house with our Black Lab, Stoli. The two of them are best friends and we often find them sleeping together in Stoli's crate or plotting ways to get extra treats! Milo is a big mush and loves his backyard; he patrols it endlessly with his favorite Kong in his mouth. Etta is our little lady! She lives with our daughter and son-in-law along with Claire and Finn (brother and sister Chihuahua mixes). Etta is mellow and loves hanging out on the couch and going for walks. She is still opening up and everyday we see a little more of her sweet, goofy personality. She loves tennis balls and cuddles from her family. We are so grateful for the FDRF, their fosters, their volunteers and all of their hard work! We cannot imagine our lives without Milo and Etta and their happy wiggle butts.

~ Sue Mosher

FernDog Pupdates

Zorro is a fun loving,

dog-friendly and playful

boy with lots of

personality.

Zorro

Paisley is a shy 2 year-

old Peke/Pom who needs

to be your one and only.

Please join us in a TAIL WAG as we celebrate these recent adoptions:

Millie, James and Melissa Connors

Etta, James and Jessica Graves

Paris, Holland Jancaitis and Nicholas Clarey

Rhubarb and Tom Adams

Mary is a 7-year old

boxer mix who wags her

tail non-stop.

Paisley

Mary

Oscar is in urgent need

of a foster or adopter. He

is a 7-year-old Shih-Tzu

who needs an adult-only

and pet-free home.

Oscar

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Upcoming Events The FernDog Rescue Foundation is out and about! Please join the team for the following events:

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Adoption & Ask the Vet Event Saturday, April 2nd, 12pm to 3pm 756-A Bloomfield Avenue, West Caldwell, NJ

Adoption & Ask the Vet Event Saturday, April 17th, 12pm to 3pm 756-A Bloomfield Avenue, Verona, NJ

Pet Appreciation Weekend Adoption Event Friday, April 22nd, 6pm to 8pm PetValu, 756-A Bloomfield Avenue, West Caldwell, NJ

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Please join us as we celebrate the life of our dear friend and supporter, Noelle Rossetto. On Sunday, April 24th we will gather for a walk to honor her life and her love for animals. Bring your pooch or come with a friend!

Sign up at: http://noellesdream.eventbrite.com

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THANK YOU to all of our current volunteers and fosters for working relentlessly to help save lives. The FDRF thrives because of your dedication.

THANK YOU Jennifer Coates Rivera for the Sensty Fundraiser and Melissa DeLorenzo for the Keep Collective Fundraiser.

AND SPECIAL THANKS to everyone who participated in our Easter Bunny event, Paint a Pillow event and wine tasting class.

Other Ways to Give to the FDRF

Download these mobile apps. Take your phone with you when you walk your dog and raise money for the FDRF!

All Paws on Deck The FernDog Rescue Foundation works tirelessly to save lives and execute our mission, but we can only do it with your support.

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We are in constant need of funds, supplies, and volunteers to help out at adoption and fundraising events.

We are seeking to fill the following volunteer positions: Grant Writer, Experienced Fundraiser/Event Planner, Experienced Adoption Counselors, Photographers and creative individuals for social media. Please email Robin at [email protected] if you are interested.

Ever think about fostering? Every day we get pleas to help dogs in urgent need and we hate to say no. The more foster homes we have, the more lives we can save. We have a great foster program that will be with you every step of the way during your foster period!

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https://www.bravelets.com/bravepage/the-ferndog-rescue-foundation

8-year-old entrepreneur Kate donates a portion of her profits to the FDRF. Glitter Tattoo parties for your kids! Check her out: http://www.thegirlwithglitter.com/

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Dog Rescue, Redefined Since January 2013, the FernDog Rescue Foundation has been

rescuing dogs and adopting them to their forever homes. Our

mission is a simple one: We strive to place our dogs in truly

“forever” homes, with an emphasis on personality, lifestyle

and compatibility. We believe the best way to do this is

through our foster program, which enables our dogs to be placed in low-stress homes

while they wait for their permanent families. We feel that it is this type of environment

that a dog is best able to prosper and thrive. Further, it allows our team to get to know

our dogs better, and to provide required and adequate training for any behavioral issues

that may exist, as well as treatment for any health issues.

Most of our dogs come from very sad situations: many were abandoned, owner

surrendered, or found wandering in the streets of our inner cities. We also rescue dogs

from high-kill shelters in the deep South. Every dog is unique, and every situation they

come from has helped to shape that particular dog’s personality. We have all heard it too

often. “I adopted a shelter dog and he is a nightmare.” “I adopted a shelter dog and she

is too jumpy for my small children.” These dogs become homeless once again, and at no

fault of their own. These types of situations can be avoided with a successful foster

program; a better foster program.

“If we change nothing, nothing will change.” – Fernando Camacho

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137 adopted

rescued

The FernDog Rescue Foundation

www.ferndog.org www.facebook.com/ferndogrescuefoundation P.O. Box 266 Caldwell, NJ 07006

The FernDog Rescue Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, all volunteer organization based in Northern New Jersey dedicated to creating the very best foster program for both dogs and adopters.

The Foundation Team

Fernando Camacho, Founder Bruce Simon Robin Kreiner Donna Buccellato Dr. Anthony Scriffignano

[email protected]

Follow the FDRF on Instagram @ferndogrescue

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