Pawsitive Match Rescue Foundation

Pawsitive Match Rescue Foundation
Volume 1, Issue 1
June 2014
We are beyond excited to publish our
very first newsletter! We hope to use
this as a way to connect with our
supporters and allow you to stay in the
loop of what is going on in the rescue,
as you and your support are the only
reason we can continue to exist.
Pawsitive Match began in 2007 when
two volunteers joined together and
placed over 50 Mexican dogs in loving
homes. In 2011, Pawsitive Match
evolved once more by incorporating as
Pawsitive Match Rescue Foundation and
a Board of Directors was put into place.
In May 2012, Pawsitive Match Rescue
Foundation obtained Registered
Charitable status.
Pawsitive Match saves dogs facing life
threatening circumstances in Canada,
the United States and Mexico as well as
dogs on local reserves and owner
surrenders. We do not discriminate by
age, size, breed, temperament...we are
here to help all dogs.
We believe the solution to pet
overpopulation is through spay and
neuter and education. We are involved
in an education program in Mexico, as
well as volunteering with the Alberta
Spay and Neuter Task Force.
We are made up of a team of
resourceful, talented, experienced
and dedicated individuals with the
common goal of saving dogs and
giving them that second chance.
June Newsletter Special!
To celebrate our first edition of our newsletter, we’d
like to offer a special thank you to anyone who donates
to us during the month of June!
$50.00 monthly donation (for 12 months) —free
Pawsitive Match t-shirt and name mentioned in July
newsletter’s Thank You! Section.
$100.00 (or more) monthly donation (for 12 months) —
free Pawsitive Match t-shirt, 2015 Pawsitive Match
calendar, and name mentioned in July’s newsletter’s
Thank You! Section.
Any amount also receives a tax receipt!
Help us achieve our
fundraising goal
Our goal for 2014 is to
achieve $2000 in
monthly donations.
Your donation goes
directly to the rescue
and care of our dogs,
and you will receive a
tax receipt!
You can subscribe to
donate monthly through
our website.
We are currently
receiving $80 in
monthly donations.
Alba
Lady Stark
Titan
Ted
Quesadilla
Milagro
Tony
Shadow
Tim
Skinner
Peanut
Akane
Echo
Hope
Clara
Artie
Charlie
Ruby
Wallace
Hazel
Dancer
(Oliver)
Olivia
Ruffy
Harley
Brooklyn
(Burke)
Scarlette
Frankie
Guapita
Huesos
Zoey
Trixiee
Pepper
Adopted in
May!
Friskette
Haida
Cami
Guinness
Horton
Paloma
Harmony
Kary
Jeffy
Maggie
Capi
Gizmo
Chavez
Miu
Brutus
Ave
Tonito
Pawsitive Match Rescue Foundation
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June‟s Adoptable Dog of the Month - CORI
Cori is a 4 year old, 35 lb
American Staffordshire
Terrier Mix. She is as
sweet as she is cute! Cori
has been preparing for her
forever home for quite
awhile and knows many
tricks (including sit, stay,
come and lay down) and is
also house and crate
trained.
Cori LOVES her humans
and is even great with
kids. She loves giving
cuddles and kisses and
will follow her foster mom
everywhere. She is very
energetic so Cori needs an
active family that will take
her out with them for
walks, runs, and to just
enjoy time playing
together!
Cori requires a no
dog and no cat home
and would be the
perfect first dog for a
young family!
If you are interested
in being Cori’s
forever family, please
fill out an adoption
application for her
here.
“Saving one dog will not change the world, but surely for that one dog, the world will change
forever.”
Interview with a Volunteer
—
I have volunteered for animals my
entire life. My mum started me off as
a young child when we went to the
film "All Creatures Great and Small"
with a collection box for the RSPCA
(Royal Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals). My mum
volunteered with them and I followed
in her foot steps.
Tracy Babiak
—
Board Member
made a donation on the website and
asked if they needed any volunteers.
The very next day, I got a phone call
asking me to volunteer in adoptions.
I was so impressed with the speed
that this organization moved with, so
I was on board.
success stories, the thanks I get from
people that have adopted from us
and the dedication of our volunteers
is reward enough. The absolute best
part is meeting a PMRF rescue dog
and knowing we saved their life!
Every dog is worth saving. I know we
can't save them all, but every one we
I did adoptions for quite some time
save is a precious gift and a victory.
and I'm sure a lot of people know me
So, I was asked to tell you a bit about
I honed my skills volunteering for the through adoptions, and I've worked
myself and why I volunteer. I would
Winnipeg Humane Society for many
with lots of fosters.
have to say for me, it's not a choice, I
years, one year, even garnering the
have to
I quickly became more and more
help
great honour of Volunteer of the
involved, working adoptions events
animals
Year. I did everything from
and learning more about the rescue
and PMRF
fundraising to organizing their Paws and how things worked. In 2012, a
in Motion sponsored walk and lots of small group of us stuck a deal to buy allows me
to do that.
the rescue. We incorporated as a non
other events.
profit and became Pawsitive Match
I moved to Calgary and was a bit lost Rescue Foundation. I became
on what to do. I noticed an ad on
President and am happily carrying
Kijiji asking for dog food and
out those duties to the best of my
supplies, it was Pawsitive Match and ability today. My position, as with all
they said they would take anything. I positions at PMRF is on a volunteer
was very intrigued, so I emailed them basis, I do not receive any payment
and I wouldn't have it any other way.
and offered some donated items,
The rewards I get from hearing our
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Foster and Volunteer of the Month - June 2014
You also know you took part in making that animal feel comfortable regardless of wherever they came from. Through volunteerVolunteering at Pawsitive Match has been one of, if not the most
ing, I also found extended interest in all things dog, and found
rewarding experience I have had to date. I really think I chose to
myself meeting many others animals and falling in love again and
because of a lot of awareness that was raised on the internet, it's
again. Through a family friend I met the dog in the picture who I
pretty powerful! I watched some rescue videos and my response to it just loved, and although I do not see him often I appreciate that I
was so emotional I went out instantly searching for a nearby
am able to at all. PMRF is wonderful to be a part of and I thank
Foundation/Organization, and found PMRF. I wanted to make at least every volunteer who is also a part of it.
a small difference if one
Foster — Kelsey Myles
at all. From the first day
doing shifts to right now
"My love for all animals started
it has always been a
at a young age. We always had
positive experience being
pets in my family so I knew I
around different dogs,
would get one when I got out
being with wonderful
on my own. I started fostering
volunteers, and generally
because I wanted to see how a
it makes me very happy.
dog would fit into my life and
Everybody is always
schedule. It was such a rewilling to do something if
warding experience that I have
you need a favor, willing
continued to do it for over 2
to stay late if you need
years. Giving the dogs a secsome help, very kind to the dogs. If you like dogs, it is a place
ond chance is such a great
where you can be very comfortable with yourself. Every dog I have
process to be involved in.
been with has been treated with the utmost respect from others and
Pawsitive match has been such
just like me, most volunteers just enjoy cuddling while chatting
an amazing organization to
about whatever. I really enjoy being with specific dogs multiple days
work with, I see myself working
in a row, because you are able to bond and have that, and you know
with them for many years to
once you do not see them any more they went to a foster or
come"
adoptive home, so there is no need to be sad.
Cambrian Volunteer — Talon Meic
“I said „someone should do something about that‟.
One of the common questions from
people is why we charge adoption fees or
ask for donations. The short answer is
that the adoption fees assist in covering the rescue’s
costs and allow us to continue to rescue more dogs.
However, the fee often does not cover
the costs incurred while the dog is
with the rescue, which is why we are
in desperate need of donations.
For example, the general expenses for
a dog from Mexico such as Oreo are
as follows :
Brokerage fee ~$60
Pull fee from the shelter ~$135
Crate fee for air transport ~$50
Customs inspection fees ~$15
After the dog arrives in Canada :
Vet visit ~$20
Spay/Neuter ~$150
Microchip and Initial Vaccines ~$10
These expenses total ~$440, and any other additional
expenses including training and further medical care
are at the rescue’s expense.
Then I realized I am that somebody.”
- Lily Tomlin
The Cost of Rescue - Oreo‟s Story
Oreo came to us from Mexico in March
after being hit by a car, which left her
with a deformed leg that she doesn’t
use properly.
. Soon after arriving, Oreo also
developed an infection from her spay
and spent a week at the vet on IV
antibiotics. Oreo is now home with her
foster and on oral antibiotics, and
when she has recovered will see a
specialist for her leg.
The total estimated cost for Oreo’s care
so far is over $2000 which does not
include the cost of the specialist or
treatment of her injured leg. If you are
interested in contributing to Oreo’s
care, please donate here.
Puppy Classes, Group Classes
Private Training, Aggression
Fears, Rescue, Mentorship
P: (403) 472 - PAWS (7297)
E: [email protected]
W: www.dogsforchange.com
Housetraining your Rescue Dog
So…you’ve just brought home your new rescue dog or puppy. You take them outside, point them in the direction of
the grass, and patiently wait for them to relieve themselves. Nothing happens. After a period of time, you bring them
inside, thinking they don’t need to go, and much to your chagrin, they promptly relieve themselves on your freshly
cleaned floors!
Why is my dog peeing in my house?
It is important to remember that rescue dogs and puppies come from a variety of different environments: hoarding
situations, reserves, living on the streets, puppy mills etc. They have learned to relieve themselves in these environments. Because the behaviour has “worked” in the past, they do it again. This is the essence of learning.
Fortunately, with time, patience and consistency you can teach your dog or puppy to toilet outside.
Things to rule out before getting started:
Underlying Medical Issues
Stress
Separation Anxiety/Panic
Territorial marking
If you suspect that any of these apply to your dog, please consider seeking the help of a qualified professional trainer
or vet --- the protocols we will discuss below won’t help (or may even make things worse!).
How can I train my rescue dog or puppy to go outside? Think “RESET”.
R emove opportunity for your dog/puppy to soil inside. This may mean crating them or creating a confined area
for them where they will be when you are not able to provide 100% supervision.
E liminate any odors from accident in your home with a product such as Nature’s Miracle or a diluted solution of
vinegar and water. Please note that ammonia based products and cleaner will encourage your dog to pee.
S et up a communication system with your dog. Here’s how. Grab a handful of kibble or tasty treats or a favorite
toy. Say “good”, and then deliver a tasty treat. Repeat times 10 in 3-4 different locations so that your dog
gets excited when he hears this word!
E ncourage outdoor eliminating, by taking your dog or puppy outside on a frequent schedule. This may mean
taking them out every 10-20 minutes to start. Have them on a leash, so they don’t get distracted. Stand still
to discourage wandering. We want the dog or puppy to be “on task”.
T reat your dog to an epic PARTY by marking “good” right at the end of their bowel movement or urine stream and
then 10-20 seconds of partying with your dog.
What if I catch my rescue dog or puppy eliminating in the house?
If you catch your puppy or rescue dog going in the house, say “oh oh” and then taxi your dog or puppy outside to
where you would like them to go and then go back to the process above!
Accidents are a normal part of the learning curve! Be patient and consistent and stick with the RESET method and you
will meet with success.
Happy Training
Cat Harbord
Founder/Head Behaviour Geek
ImPAWSible Possible
www.dogsforchange.com
[email protected]
403.472.7297 (PAWS)
How You Can Help!
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Foster! Without foster homes, we cannot save dogs. Fostering is an incredibly rewarding experience, and all supplies
and expenses are covered by Pawsitive Match.
Donate! (monthly or one time donations) Any amount helps to cover the soaring costs of rescuing.
Volunteer! We are always looking for volunteers to join our team and have many different positions, each with
varying time requirements.
Consider Pawsitive Match as a memorial gift in memory of someone, or as a gift in honour of someone and a special
event in their lives (ie. Birthday, graduation)
Donate supplies to our holding facility (bleach, paper towels, etc. Please contact [email protected] for
the current needs)
Thank you so much for your support. Without you, we cannot continue saving the lives of our furry friends.
Happy Tails
Titan came to us from an Alberta Spay Neuter Task Force clinic in
Standoff. When he first came into the rescue, he sat frozen on the
couch with “whale eye” (a well known stress sign in dogs) and couldn’t
be picked up. He hated fast movements and didn’t trust anyone. Volunteers had to be warned that he was a bite risk and to take special
precautions with him.
Within a couple days, volunteers were reporting absolutely no problems
with Titan, only that he was super sweet and shy. We brought him
home as a foster and he immediately covered us in kisses and fell
asleep cuddling my husband within hours.
We soon learned that Titan was a sweet little guy who only wanted to
be loved. He adores being held like a baby while getting belly rubs and
falls asleep most nights snuggled between his mom and dad. Although it was the furthest thing from our minds when we brought him
home, we soon realized we couldn’t let Titan leave, and he became our
third furry child. We renamed him Kaiser, and think he’s as happy with
us as we are with him!
If you would like your adopted dog’s story featured here, please email
[email protected]
Thank you!
Huge thank you to Christy Seely for going above and beyond and always being willing to help out!
Garage Sale Volunteers—Tracy Babiak, Christy Seely, Angela Bricker, Danielle Townsley, Tara Morin, Lisa Walker, Kevin
Babiak, Jodi Beedel, Rachel Mulligan, Alicia Lundy, Dave Chapman, Ian Cockerline, Jenna Ronson, Krista Swan, Karalyn
Olsen.
Monthly Donators—Tara Morin, Stephanie Henshaw, Shana Lodge, Samantha Lodge, and Kenneth Brosowsky,
One Time Donations—Lynn Bradshaw, Juan Acevedo, Danielle Selinger, Patricia Folk, Jacqueline Civitarese, Bella Steed
Cambrian Cleanup Volunteers— Vick Amararajan, Talon Meic, Stephany Carmona
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