FernDog Newsletter 2.1 - The FernDog Rescue Foundation
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FernDog Newsletter 2.1 - The FernDog Rescue Foundation
2 1 The FernDog Rescue Foundation Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 1 In This Issue Page 3 Meet Our Available Dogs Wagging Tails FernDog Pupdates Page 4 Upcoming Events Page 5 All Paws on Deck Page 6 About The FDRF Won’t You Be My Valentine? By Karen Lewandowski It was immediately apparent that Monty and Kimberly were extremely nervous and definitely not used to or familiar with human affection. Carly, on the other hand, relished in having all of the attention and it was obvious that she absolutely adored people, including children. Once Carly, Monty, and Kimberly were well enough to leave Newton Animal Hospital, they were moved to a temporary foster home with a dear friend of the FDRF. Monty and Kimberly found rescue with two other A little over a year ago, area rescues received a desperate plea from a kind woman in Newark, who was trying to save a stray dog she had seen roaming the streets in a not-so-kind neighborhood. One dog in need soon became three, when a man informed her that he had the mother and brother of the stray dog chained up in his backyard. The FernDog Rescue Foundation could not refuse the plea for help, and soon we had Mama Carly and her pups, Monty and Kimberly, at the Newton Animal Hospital for urgent medical care. Despite Carly and Kimberly both having anemia and some superficial wounds, the dogs were in surprisingly good health. January 2015 organizations, and were subsequently adopted. The decision was then made to move Carly to a boarding facility in central New Jersey, where she spent the next several months. While she was in excellent care there, the move to the boarding facility was not ideal for the FDRF, as most of more on 2 4 3 The FernDog Rescue Foundation Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 1 our volunteers reside in North Jersey, and this fill someone’s presented a geographical challenge with respect to heart with love visiting Carly and getting her to adoption events. and friendship. Fast forward to December 2014, and the decision was Carly’s ideal made to permanently move Carly to Verona Animal valentine is a Hospital, after Dr. Anthony Scriffignano, a FDRF board person or family member, graciously offered to board her there for us. with no other Today, her days typically include being spoiled with attention by the Verona Animal Hospital staff, followed by daily “playdates” with her FDRF family. Her “playdates” consist of long walks in Verona Park and around Verona, snuggle time at the Villopoto Home, excursions in the car, and training sessions with our volunteer trainers. She also attends bi-weekly adoption events with the FDRF, and is always a popular girl there due to her sweet expression and calm demeanor. Not a day goes by where Carly does not have special time with her human friends, and this lovely lady’s life has really turned around over the past year. You can see it on her face, and you can see it in her gait. But we feel pets, as she wants to be your “one and only.” She would love a home where she can be your snuggle companion, and enjoy the simple pleasures of life, such as taking walks outside, and going for rides in the car with her family. If you think you’re the right match to invite this love muffin home, apply to foster or adopt Carly. With so much love to give, all you need is Carly. So Carly is asking, “Won’t you be mine?” the best is yet to come for sweet Carly. You see, it is almost Valentine’s Day, and she is more than ready to Carly is a three-year old American Pit Bull Terrier mix. She is a sweet and gentle soul, and loves everyone she meets, including children. She loves belly rubs, bully sticks, playing fetch and basking in the sun. She is pure white, with the most soulful and gentle eyes you will ever see. She has the perfect energy level in that she likes to play, but also enjoys relaxing in a comfortable spot. To read more about Carly, visit her full profile at www.FernDog.org. January 2015 2 2 1 3 The FernDog Rescue Foundation Newsletter Meet Our Available Dogs Volume 2, Issue 1 Ziggy (pictured below) is a sweet Toby is a very loving and charming and playful 1-year old mixed breed. senior cocker spaniel. He loves his humans and especially loves kids! Max is a gorgeous 3-year old pit bull We currently have 15 wonderful mix who requires a special home. dogs waiting for their forever homes. Jolee (pictured below) is a fun and All of our dogs are spayed or energetic Patterdale terrier mix. neutered, up-to-date on shots and fully vetted. You can view the complete profile for each dog at www.ferndog.org. Carly is a gentle girl longing for a home where she can be the only dog. Luigi (pictured below) is a 6-year old puggle with big personality. Frankie is an adorable 10-year old Chihuahua who is quiet and easy to please. Mayberry is a 3-year old hound mix who loves to cuddle and adores her humans. Nala is a sweet petite pit mix who is Mario is a 2-year old Shih Tzu who is friendly and loves to be by your side. playful and learning to socialize with Piper, Page and Peyton are 2-month other dogs. old pit bull mix puppies. Hector is a pit bull mix who will add fun and excitement to your life. Wagging Tails FernDog Pupdates Please join us in a tail wag as we celebrate these January adoptions: The FDRF loves to hear from our growing family of adopters. This month, Tinkerbelle’s mom, Nancy Midwinter, checked in to let us know how her petite girl is doing at her forever home. She said: Lucy, Suzanne and Mark Buontempo, Charley and Kathleen Delrosso, Dozer, Tracy and Andrew Polkowski. "It's hard to imagine that Tinkerbelle has been with us a little over a month now! Her confidence it growing every day… She is quickly becoming the queen of the block. We get a good laugh with her and I have to say she is very polite... She loves her snuggle time with mom in the afternoons and with me at nights. And we even get kisses!” January 2015 3 1 2 The FernDog Rescue Foundation Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 1 Upcoming Events The FernDog Rescue Foundation is out and about! Please join the team for the following events: Adoption & Ask the Vet Event Saturday, February 7th, 12pm to 3pm 756-A Bloomfield Avenue, West Caldwell, NJ Come meet our FernDogs and chat with a veterinarian from Verona & Montclair Animal Hospital. Adoption & Ask the Vet Event Sunday, February 15th, 12pm to 3pm 339 Pompton Avenue, Verona, NJ Come meet our FernDogs and chat with a veterinarian from Verona & Montclair Animal Hospital. Bravelets Fundraiser Happening Now! Bravelets is a jewelry company that supports different causes. Their jewelry is designed to help people be brave in the toughest of times. We started a FDRF campaign page and they will donate $10 to the FDRF for every item sold. To purchase a bracelet visit: https://www.bravelets.com/bravepage/the-ferndogrescue-foundation Have an idea for an event? Let us know. We’re always looking for new places to showcase our dogs. January 2015 4 1 2 The FernDog Rescue Foundation Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 1 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. 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 Fundraisers, Experienced Adoption Counselors 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! Download the “Walk for a Dog” App on your smart phone, take your phone with you when you walk your dog(s) and for every mile you walk, a donation is made to the FDRF! http://www.wooftrax.com. We desperately need a pet-free foster home for Carly. Please consider fostering this lovely gal. THANK YOU at all of our volunteers and fosters for working relentlessly to help save lives. The FernDog Rescue Foundation thrives because of your dedication. The FernDog Rescue Foundation is now part of BarkBox and the Bark & Co. Charity program! You receive a $5 discount on any BarkBox subscription and we receive $15 for our rescue dogs! Go to: http://barkbox.com Enter code: FERNBBX1 Other Ways to Give to the FDRF: Shop at 1,000+ online stores like Amazon and Petco and a portion of each purchase is donated to the FDRF. Raise a penny for the FDRF every time you use iGive.com to search the web. www.iGive.com/TheFernDogRescueFoundation. Visit the FDRF’s Amazon Wishlist: http://ferndog.org/wishlist to donate much needed supplies and access our individual FernDogs’ Wishlists. January 2015 5 The FernDog Rescue Foundation Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 1 Dog Rescue, Redefined Since January 2013, the FernDog Rescue Foundation has been 107 rescued rescuing dogs and adopting them to their forever homes. Our mission is a simple one: We strive to place our dogs in truly 92 adopted “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 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. January 2015 The Foundation Team Fernando Camacho, Founder Bruce Simon Joe Dwyer Robin Kreiner Donna Buccellato And our newest member, Dr. Anthony Scriffignano [email protected] 6
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