Giving When It Hurts - Animal Rescue Foundation

The
C O N N E C T I O N
Fall • 2015
A newsletter from the Animal Rescue Foundation, Inc. of Tulsa, OK
Giving When It Hurts
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www.arftulsa.org
For more than 25
years ARF has been
finding responsible
owners for homeless
pets. Our primary
mission is to rescue
pets from kill shelters
and place them in
forever homes.
If you believe in this
mission, please join us
by becoming an ARF
member, a financial
partner, a volunteer, or
by opening your home
and heart to foster a
homeless pet.
Check out
Animal
Rescue
Foundation
of Tulsa on
Facebook
and join
the fun!
ecause ARF depends almost completely on public donations, we take our fiscal
responsibility seriously and try to spend every cent to benefit as many homeless dogs and
cats as possible. Most of the money we receive goes to paying veterinary bills and boarding
costs, so we’re extremely careful concerning medical expenses.
However, once in a while, we’re asked by a shelter or rescue group to consider taking on special
needs pets that are scheduled to be euthanized. When we do this, we consult with our board
members and veterinarians to decide how much cost we will incur, how we intend to raise the
money, and if the outcome will be worth it. This year we took on several of these special cases,
including the three included in this article. We felt that these young dogs deserved a second chance
instead of being put to sleep. Many of you agreed and sent us donations earmarked for their surgery
and recovery.
It’s impossible to fully relate to you our heartfelt gratitude when our supporters answer our
requests for extra donations. We know that many of you do without something when you send in a
donation and that is incredibly kind of you.
Because you’ve made it possible for these dogs to have their surgery and either find a forever
home or be ready for one, we wanted to shine the spotlight on them and the good deeds you made
happen.
Buttons
This summer we rescued an adorable black, terrier mix puppy
from the Tulsa shelter. We called her Buttons. When she received
her physical, it was discovered that she had a congenital heart
condition called PDA, which had to be repaired or she would die.
This couldn’t have come at a worse time because we were in the
middle of completing work on the new ARF House at LaFortune
Park and we simply didn’t have the $2,800 needed for the surgery.
We sent out an announcement about Buttons and our problem and
you responded. Buttons received her surgery and has been adopted.
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Ashley Midgette, ARF House manager and adoption
counselor, invites everyone to stop by the ARF House and
see our new digs.
We have a dozen or so dogs there every day and an excellent
environment for meet-and-greets for potential adoptions.
NEW WINTER HOURS ARE:
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday – 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Saturday – 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Sunday – Noon until 4 p.m.
LaFortune Park – 5201 South Yale Avenue
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Maddox
This summer was one for the
books! We also met and took in
little Maddox, a four-year-old
Chihuahua mix. She was struck
by a car and a Good Samaritan
scooped her up and brought her
to the shelter. Her owners were
located, but they said they couldn’t
afford to have her fixed and
decided to leave her at the Tulsa
shelter. Since the cost to repair
her broken pelvis was about $2,500, the shelter put her on the
euthanize list, but they did notify us in case we would help. One
look at Maddox and it was a done deal. Although we were still
trying to get our ARF House construction finished, we had to help
Maddox.
Again, we asked you for assistance and you responded. Bless
you! Maddox received the surgery and recuperated without any
problem. She is in foster care and ready for her forever home.
Sidra
This little girl arrived with a badly broken hind leg and a broken
pelvis. We believe she was hit by a car. She was in the Tulsa
shelter in pain, frightened, and with no hope. We simply couldn’t
leave her there. She’s a young
dog and will make a wonderful,
loving pet for someone. Her
hind leg was so badly broken
it had to be removed and her
pelvis needed to be pinned
back together. All told, these
surgeries would cost about
$3,000.
We asked for help and our
wonderful supporters and animal
lovers began sending in donations
of $10, $20, $50 and more. Every
dollar is appreciated, believe us!
Sidra is such a trouper. How many
of us would give kisses when we
had a broken leg and pelvis?
That’s one of the amazingly
beautiful things about dogs and cats.
Through their pain and suffering,
they still show us love and devotion.
How can we not help them?
Thank you for answering our call to get these special animals
the surgery they needed. Whenever possible, we will continue
taking on these young dogs and cats that deserve to be repaired so
that they can bring joy to homes like yours.
Traveling with Your Pets Tips
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lanning a trip with your pets this
holiday season? Whether it’s a few
miles or several thousand, here are
some tips to make sure everyone gets
there safely!
By Car
The safest way for your dog or cat to
travel is in a crate. Dog restraints or seat
belts are good for preventing your dog
from roaming about and jumping, but
they haven’t proved themselves in cases
of car accidents. Dogs and cats should
never be free to roam. Secure them in
carriers and then secure the carrier by
latching a seat belt about the front of it.
Put the carrier in the back seat so that, if
an airbag deploys, it won’t hurt your pet.
Pets should always be kept inside the
car when it’s moving. Don’t allow them
to stick their heads out the window as
they can be easily injured by particles of
debris and made sick by having hot or
cold air forced into their lungs.
Never transport a pet in the bed of a
pickup truck!
Allow your pets plenty of rest stops.
Walk them on a leash and be sure they
have on their collars and identification
tags. Don’t ever leave them in your car
alone even for a quick “pit stop.” Put the
animal on a leash and take it with you.
By air
Every year pets die while on airplanes.
We recommend that you do not transport
your pet by airplane unless absolutely
necessary – and then only in the
airplane’s cabin, not in the cargo
hold. Flying is especially dangerous for
animals with “pushed in” faces (bulldogs,
pugs, Persian cats, etc.). They are
vulnerable to oxygen
deprivation.
If you can’t take
your pet with you
by car, then
it’s best to
leave them at
home with a
pet sitter or
boarded at
your veterinarian’s.
Call airlines in advance to be sure that
you can take your pet with you in the
cabin and inquire about extra expenses.
Most airlines limit the number of pets
allowed in the cabin and have strict size
requirements. Ask about special pet
health and immunization requirements
and if there is a specific type of carrier
you must use. Your pets will have to pass
through security
screening, so bear
this in mind.
It’s fun to have your
pet along when you
vacation, but consider all
the options and if the trip
will be fun for your pet!
Sometimes, it’s just best
to leave them
at home with
a responsible
party.
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Happy Tails
Reverend Green aka Gordy
We adopted Gordy (né Reverend Green) on May 21. He is the highlight
of my life. Within three days of the adoption, my husband and I could not
remember life without our little Gordy, nor do we want to.
Gordy is smart, stubborn, and full of character. He fits in with our family
perfectly. He is so funny! He has adjusted fairly well to
living with us, though he is not without his quirks. But
we wouldn’t have it any other way! Gordy is, indeed,
the king of the household, and he knows it.
His new favorite trick is waving when we say “hi” to
him. He also does cute little counter-clockwise circles
when he’s excited to go outside or to get a treat. He
has the sweetest smile with his crooked teeth!
We just love our Gordy and we’re happy he loves us,
too. Thanks again, ARF, for letting us adopt our sweet
Gordy.
— Erin and Jason Walin
Mopsey aka Gizmo
It has been a bit more than three weeks
since the ARF critter named Mopsey was
brought home to Casa Wheat. This six-yearold Maltese, who had been surrendered to
dog pounds and rescues at least twice in his
lifetime, has now become Gizmo.
We thought about naming him Harley,
since he has a tattoo. But like most bikers,
he is just a dog that wanted a place to call
home. And home is where Gizmo is. Most often wee Giz is in my lap. Or
the Missus’ lap.
A pretty laid back critter he is. We are really happy he adopted us.
Little Carob
— Mike and Judy Wheat
I adopted Carob in August of 2013. She was my first dog and the only
one I looked at before deciding to make her a part of my family.
She is the sassiest little 12-lb. pup. She enjoys
out-running all the dogs (including big ones) at
the dog park. We take her on every adventure
with us including kayaking!
ARF is by far the best rescue, making sure
that the dogs are taken care of before and after a
dog is adopted. I appreciate them greatly for the
many rescue dogs they care for and for giving
me Carob!
— Candace Leslie
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Honors &
Memorials
Much gratitude goes to our wonderful
supporters. Your generosity allows us to
provide food, bedding, medical treatments,
and other amenities to homeless pets
looking for permanent homes. All of our
animals are spayed/neutered, microchipped for identification, vaccinated,
treated for parasites, and provided a
thorough medical exam. The adoption fee
doesn’t cover these expenses, so your
donations are desperately needed.
Please join these generous and caring
people by sending in a donation to ARF
today:
o In Memory of…
Pam Overby and Jo Ella Wright in memory of
Kathleen Sevigny.
Mary Stege in memory of Leo Durbin
Deloris and Jennifer Isted in memory of
Kelsey Stockwell.
Kimberlee Richard in memory of “Andy”.
Heidi Chase in memory of Max Sowell.
Bruce Sneller and Stephen Hall in memory
of Jasper.
Alan and Amanda Browne in memory of
Kirby Alpers.
BKL, Inc. and Tulsa Medical Laboratory LLC
in memory of Allen Alfrey.
Janice Henshaw in memory of Carol Ann
Richmond.
Arlea Parker in memory of Fisker.
John and Kimberly Anderson in memory of
the Hilgendorf’s Rosie.
Patricia McCreary in memory of Carole
Richmond.
Justin Moore, Stanfield & O’Dell, PC in
memory of Fay Audley.
o In Honor of…
Sarah Hetherington in honor of Sweet
Barbie’s Benson’s birthday.
Bernie and Carla Guzik in honor of Landon
and Dominique Thomas’s marriage.
Brandt and Megan Ellias in honor of Jim
Alexander and Danny Brown, two great
animal lovers.
Animal Rescue Foundation
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Tulsa, OK
P.O. Box 471483
Tulsa, OK 74147
Adoption is the
loving option.
How You Can
Save Lives!
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n Website: www.arfttulsa.org
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Our primary mission is to rescue adoptable pets from area kill shelters. To do this,
we need you!
Every dollar donated is used for this important mission. Because of you, we’ve
managed to open our first adoption center, the ARF House at LaFortune Park, so that
we can adopt out even more pets. We also are able to provide needed surgeries for
pets that would, otherwise, be put to death.
Please look at the list below and donate what you can to help homeless pets:
o $10 — Parasite Exam
o $15 — Vaccinations
o $25 — Heartworm test
o $50 — Spay or neuter
Send to: ARF;
o $100 — Dental examination and teeth cleaning
PO Box 471483
o $250 — Heartworm treatment
Tulsa, OK 74147
o $500 — Treatment for puppy with parvo
o $1,000 — One week of ARF vet bills
All donations
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