That's where Amber still is, after receiving a call Wednesday night that she was no longer needed. Well, at least no longer needed at the Hendersonville ACGS site.
According to the UAN/E.A.R.S. representative that spoke with Amber, the site was being officially CLOSED because ALL the animals on site had been adopted. See their blog for updates
Amber Alsobrooks is deploying Thurs. as a volunteer for E.A.R.S. (Emergency Animal Rescue Services) to work in Hendersonville, NC.
On Feb. 1, the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
launched Operation MoveOut to transfer animals from the All Creatures
Great and Small shelter in Hendersonville to animal rescue
organizations. Members of the public also may adopt animals from the
shelter, beginning Feb. 5.
Currently there are 152 dogs and 19 cats on site, many of them needing some extra TLC before they go to rescues or are adopted
The only supply needs that have been communicated to Bayou Rescue is the need for CLEAN towels and bedding for dogs. If you want to donate on WEDNESDAY, and can meet Amber along I-40 or deliver to Efland, email us.
The week before Christmas, a local family of 8 lost their home to a fire. Just this week, after spending 6 weeks in a hotel, the family found a new place to call home. Of course, it wasn't truly home without their pets.
One dog, Sadie, has been with a friend. Another dog, Midnight, didn't have a place to go, until the Red Cross called Bayou Rescue. Bayou Rescue was able to get Midnight to the vet the next day for x-rays and exam, and into a foster home with Paw Prints Animal Rescue. During her stay with her foster mom, she learned to appreciate/tolerate cats, and got to sleep on the bed. She even had her little lady surgery done while in foster.
On SATURDAY, 2/2/08, Midnight was reunited with her family, which includes 6 children. It was hard to tell who was more excited, but suffice to say there were lots of smiles and kisses all around!
Thanks to the family for giving permission to share these happy photos, and to Paw Prints and all the Bayou Rescue supporters who make reunions like this possible!
Enjoy this happy ending!
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE REUNION "Live"
The very talented, generous, and pet loving Raleigh artist Erica McAdoo has graciously offered to donate 100% of commissions from custom pet portraits to Bayou Rescue, through March 1st!!
Your furry friend will be rendered in your choice of watercolor or acrylic paints. A 10" x 14" portrait with standard white matting is only $125. Additional animals and larger sizes available. AGAIN, 100% of proceeds will benefit Bayou Rescue efforts in the local area!!
Email Erica TODAY to arrange for your most perfect gift (to yourself, and to Bayou Rescue).
In December, Lewis County Washington was devastated by storms and flooding. Now, 2 months later, the animals lucky enough to survive the floods are facing illnesses from contaminated water, and caretakers are having difficulty continuing to feed the animals.
YOU CAN HELP by donating for hay, or medical care and supplies. You can donate online directly through Friends of Lewis County
Will you be ready?
The Orange County Chapter of the American Red Cross will be offering a Dog First Aid Class on Friday, February 22nd, from 6-10 p.m.
The course, along with the manual and DVD, will cover a variety of emergency and pet health topics.
The course is only $35 per person and includes all materials - a small investment to protect the life of a family member.
To enroll in this class, call 9198-942-4862.
To see courses offered at other NC chapters of the American Red Cross, search here for your nearest chapter
Dogs Deserve Better hopes to send out 10,000 handmade valentines, along with a brochure and treat coupon, to caretakers of dogs currently chained or penned.
SEND ADDRESSES to DDB, or volunteer to make some cards, so this message of love can be sent out in a positive way.
The time has finally arrived. By court order, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) has the authority to direct the removal of at least 350 animals from the All Creatures Great and Small (ACGS) site in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
The current on-site animal count today is as follows: 284 dogs, 220 cats, 6 rabbits, 2 guinea pigs.
These animals have been through horrible, horrible neglect and suffering at the hands of a hoarder that calls themselves "rescuer." If you feel the need to see video footage, go to the PETA website.
IF YOU ARE A RESCUE ORGANIZATION AND YOU CAN TAKE EVEN A SMALL NUMBER, PLEASE GO TO THE STATE AGRICULTURE WEBSITE
You may also contact Dr. Mary Ann McBride by email or by phone: 919-733-7601
Midnight, who is being fostered for a family that lost their home in a recent fire, is being fostered by Paw Prints Animal Rescue. Midnight's foster home has lots of kitties, which she did not have previously in her home. We were curious to see how she would handle being around cats for the first time. Apparently she is adjusting well.
Here is an update from her foster mom:
I had to laugh the other night - she was on the bed pressed up
against me (which she does when she wants attention). She had one of my
adolescent kitten fosters rummaging around inside one of her ears,
licking and purring and another that was sniffing and nuzzling her
face. She kept looking up at me for guidance. I told her to relax and
enjoy it! She finally took my advice... I think she really likes them now - they are the closest
substitution for human kids that I can offer her."
Apparently Midnight has also found her way into the cat food a couple times ;)
On another note, you can come visit Paw Prints and many of their adoptable fosters THIS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29th at the PetSmart in Garner Towne Square.
Bayou Rescue responded to 2 fires through the Orange County chapter of the Red Cross in a 24 hour period.
The first fire involved 2 dogs, and Bayou Rescue was able to provide "Kayla" and "Midnight" with lots of food, bowls, collars, leashes, toys, and beds (THANK YOU DONORS!)
The second fire involved 3 dogs and 6 children. All people made it out safely. THANKS TO THE MANY PEOPLE who responded to our request for foster placement for one of the dogs, also named "Midnight."
After a day of meeting with the family, releasing Midnight from her overnight stay, going to a vet for x-ray and vaccinations, and getting long lessons on traveling the Inner and Outer Beltline, we are happy to report that Midnight is safe and sound in foster care at Paw Prints Animal Rescue.
Thank you Paw Prints! Here is an update from foster mom Tamara:
"Midnight did well last night. She was a little nervous about the cats (a healthy respect). I kept her in my bedroom with me where I have a couple special needs cases as well as two recovering from surgery. The cats were totally unimpressed. She slept on the bed all night - probably with one eye open! She has been snacking on Science Diet Food and has some toys to play with. She appears to be settling down nicely."
One of the children in Midnight's family, a 9 year old, was part of the family interview. She wanted to let Bayou Rescue know that Midnight would need TWO toys (in case she chewed one up), a nice stick to play with in the yard, and choices of beds to sleep on. (Apparently Midnight would move around to different children's beds during the night).
Before I left, I asked if there was anything else she wanted to let me know about Midnight or that she wanted me to tell Midnight.
She said, "Well, she does shed just a little bit.... and please tell Midnight that I love her."
And that, my friends, is why your help makes all the difference!
If you'd like to help with future Red Cross responses by collecting pet items, grant writing, case management, foster (though 501c3 organizations) or participating in lost pet recovery, let us know - we need you and they need you!
