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134 West 7th Street, Lansdale, PA 19446
Phone: (215) 997-9217 ~ Email: [email protected] ~ Website: www.sibes.com
February 2010
~ Adopt A Husky
Husky ~
Do You Have Room In Your Heart & Home???
~Van~
~Tex~
Tex~
~Ranger~
~Ben~
Ben~
~Diesel~
Diesel~
In Hospice
~Lucky~ ~Callie~
~Callie~
Skamp~
~Kito~
Kito~ ~Brandy~ ~Skamp~
In Hospice
~Aero~
In Hospice
~Falcor~
~Jack~ ~Triska~ ~Boston~
In Hospice
~Indian~ ~Duncan~
Duncan~ ~Maxie~
Maxie~ ~Papillon~Natasha~
These Dogs Are Looking For Furever Homes
If You Can Help, Contact
Contact MaPaw Now!!!
All The Woos
That’s Fit To Print
Page #
Description
Page 3
Dog Of The Month…..Introducing Jack
Pages 4-5
Volunteer Of The Month…..Introducing Ashley J
Pages 6-8
Incoming And Outgoing ~ January 2010
Page 9
Ebay Auction
Pages 10-11
Happy Tails…..Stryder
Pages 12-13 Rescuers Need Rescue, Too
Recipe Of The Month…..Macaroon Kiss Cookies
Pages 14-16 Pupdate From Loki And Timber
Deb’s Play Date Collage
Pages 17-19 MaPaw Gallery…..Sibe Shots
Page 20
Ways To Support MaPaw
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Dog Of The Month….
Month…..
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Introducing
Jack!!!
Jack!!!
Sensitive, Handsome Boy!!!
Jack is a four to five year old handsome husky who apparently lost his way
when frightened by the noise and the fireworks on Fourth of July. We
cannot imagine losing such a wonderful boy but no one has come forward to
claim him and he is ready to find a forever home and start his second leash
on life.
Jack has settled in at his foster home and is a friendly boy who likes
affection. He gets along quite well with the other dog in the home and
would do well in a home with another large dog (no cats please). He is not
food or toy aggressive and lets his foster mom brush him quite easily
(always a good quality in a Siberian!).
Jack is absolutely terrified of thunderstorms and loud noises (emergency
vehicles, etc.), which is why he found his way to rescue. This boy needs a
family that will care for him, protect him and keep him safe and sound.
If you are interested in adopting Jack, please contact us.
We are getting to know this fantastic guy and
learning more about him each day.
Visit http://sibes.com/jack.html for further information
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Volunteer Of The Month…..
Introducing
Ashley!!!
Ashley!!!
Ashley with Jade
Ashley has grown up with MaPaw and the years have flown by.
Even when she was in the Fifth Grade and "just a pup",
it was obvious there was a very special bond between her and
the dogs.
Ashley's talent and love for the dogs has been
an incredible help over the years as well as a joy to have
around. We look forward to her being an important part of
our MaPaw Family for years to come. Thank you Ashley ~ for
everything you do!
I live in Pennsylvania with my mother, Susan. My pack members include
Jade who is around 13 years old, Dina-Rose who is 3, and my first Mapaw
dog Luke who is about 9 years old. I currently attend North Penn High
School.
I first got involved with Mapaw when I was in 5th grade when we adopted
Luke. My story is probably a little different than many because it started
with a school assignment. I was only 10 years old when I wrote about how
much adopting Luke meant to me after I had lost my previous husky and
the letter was sent in to Kathy R without my knowing, by my grandmother.
It seemed like an overnight experience and before I knew it I was a Junior
Volunteer. Now that I am in High School I have graduated from the junior
status and am now a volunteer. In the rescue I attend meet and greets,
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update pet adoption web-pages, and many other behind the scenes jobs
with Kathy as I am doing a mentor ship with her and the rescue through a
Gifted Mentor Program in my high school. I look forward to helping with all I
can this year.
Ashley
Ashley at the 2009 Hike N Howl
Ashley with Casino
Ashley at the Irish Festival
Ashley greeting a newbie
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Incoming and Outgoing…..
January 2010
Incoming
Ranger
Ranger is approximately two years old and is a friendly, happy boy. Somehow he lost
his family and wound up on the streets and found his way to a shelter and then into
rescue.
Everyone is Ranger's instant best friend ~ when we first met him we were immediately
greeted with tail wags and very nice kisses. In addition to being man's best friend,
Ranger gets along very nicely with other dogs. He is curious, but not destructive as
long as supervised properly.
Ranger is at a wonderful age – young with plenty of puppy in him and after exercise
and a good play session, he is very happy to hang out with you near the sofa for
quality time and maybe a good movie or book.
Ranger is housebroken and crate trained. Like most Siberians he can be an escape
artist. He quickly learned to open the screen door and operate the door handle at his
foster home. Ranger is a very smart boy.
We are getting to know Ranger and he is delighting us every day. He will be best in a
dog savvy home that can enjoy him and appreciate his Siberian traits.
Visit http://sibes.com/ranger.html for further information
Skamp
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Skamp is a 1 year old Husky mix that is making friends everywhere he goes! When
you meet him, he'll certainly win you over with his husky smile and great
personality!
Skamp is quickly settling into his foster home and is so happy to be part of a pack.
He's full of energy and is always ready for a game or two...
His foster home is working on crate training ~ he's not a huge fan, but he's trying
really hard. Skamp enjoys cuddling on the sofa and loves to share husky kisses.
Since Skamp has just joined MaPaw, we are still getting to know him. Be sure to
check back soon for updates as we get to know him.
Visit http://sibes.com/skamp.html for further information
Outgoing
Indian
Visit http://sibes.com/indian.html for further information
Max
Visit http://sibes.com/max.html for further information
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Alina
Visit http://sibes.com/alina.html for further information
Kita
Visit http://sibes.com/kita.html for further information
Kira
Kira
Visit http://sibes.com/kira.html for further information
Snowball and Princess
Visit http://sibes.com/snowball_princess.html for further information
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MaPaw’s
Ebay Auction
MaPaw is auctioning some items on Ebay to help us raise some
much needed funds. In the past few months, we have had the
pleasure of helping out some really great dogs. Unfortunately, that
means we have some pretty extensive medical bills.....
The first items have been posted ~ you can check them out here:
http://shop.ebay.com/mapaw_huskies/m.html
If you'd like to help out and have some things to
donate for the auction, please contact us.
Happy shopping!!!
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Happy Tails…..
Stryder!!!
Stryder and his Christmas Tree
Stryder, adopted by the very happy Barb and Dale in April 2008,
has moved to South Lake Tahoe, California! Here is our “tail” ~
We had always planned to move out to the mountain west, and bought a
house in November of 2007 in South Lake Tahoe, California. It is a great
place to ski, hike, boat, and have fun. After we lost our beloved dog in
February of 2008, we wanted to adopt a dog that needed a home. Since we
planned our move out west, we knew we wanted a husky, because they
love the snow. We teased that we were "going where the weather suits our
dog".
When Stryder came into our lives, we did not have a fenced yard, so we
made sure to walk him (run him most of the time) at least four miles every
day to make sure he received all the exercise a healthy young pup would
need. But we promised him a fenced in yard with lots of room to run as
soon as we could move.
That time came in April of 2009. We put our house on the market, and it
sold in October of 2009! So we packed up a van, and Dale, Stryder and I
began the journey to California. Stryder loved the ride and everywhere he
went, someone gave him a compliment on his looks, demeanor, and general
sweetness. We stopped in Michigan, where he visited his grandparents.
Then on to Omaha, where we stayed in a dog friendly Ramada Inn. We
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stopped every two hours to change drivers, walk our best boy, and stretch
all our legs.
Our next stop was Colorado, where we had a picnic in a beautiful park.
After that, we were onto Utah, where we stayed with friends with a fenced
in yard! That was definitely Stryder's favorite stop!
Our last stop before our new home was Reno Nevada, where Stryder's other
grandmother and his favorite Aunt Nancy live with their dog, Noel. Noel is a
weiner dog, so she is a little hesitant about playing with Stryder but they
are learning to love each other, and as long as Noel does not try to eat
Stryder's food, everything is all right!
Stryder is so happy in South Lake Tahoe. He loves the snow, taking long
hikes in the meadow, and going to the local "bark park". There are so many
huskies here, he has finally found his "people".
That is our story, and we are signing off from South Lake Tahoe! Take care,
and happy New Year to all.
Thank you for the update Barb! And thank you so much for giving
Stryder the love and life he deserves, he looks fantastic!
We love getting Happy Tails stories and pictures from our adopters
and friends!
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Rescuers Need Rescue, Too
By Chandra Moira Beal
Animal rescue is deeply rewarding yet extremely difficult work. To survive in this realm, one
must find healthy ways to cope with the emotional challenges.
Here are 10 points to ponder.
You can't save them all. Even if you spent every hour of every day working
to save animals, you still wouldn't be able to save them all.
Take comfort in knowing that you are not alone in your efforts.
Work smarter, not harder. Manage your rescue efforts like a business.
Organize tasks to make the best use of time. For example, time spent recruiting more
volunteers may make more sense in the long run than trying to do more yourself.
If you find yourself pulled in many directions, you might be more effective if you
focus on one rescue facility, one geographic locale, or one species or breed.
Just say no. Many people feel guilty when they can't take care of everything that comes up.
Be realistic about how much you can handle! If you're feeling overwhelmed,
it's okay to say, "I can't right now."
Delegate to others when possible, and ask for help when you need it.
You are making a difference. Whenever you question whether you're helping very much,
remember the old parable about the man walking on the beach, picking up starfish who
have washed ashore and tossing them gently, one by one, back into the ocean. Another
man approaches, notices that there are starfish on the beach for as far as the eye can see,
and asks, "What difference can you possibly make when there are so many?" Looking at
the creature in his hand, the first man replies,
"I can make all the difference in the world to THIS starfish."
Celebrate victories. There are happy endings to many rescue stories.
Rejoice in what is working. Of course, seeing an animal go home with a
loving family is the greatest reward of all.
Small kindnesses do count. It's common to think that small efforts don't mean as much as
large victories, but stopping to pet an animal, even for just one minute is worth doing. Your
touch may be the only friendly attention he or she receives that day. Grooming, holding and
comforting, or intoning softly that you care,
are activities that many shelters don't have time for.
Find outlets for emotional release. Rescue work can be physically exhausting, emotionally
draining and spiritually challenging. Don't dismiss your feelings or think you're a wimp for
being affected by it all. Talk to someone you trust about what
you're experiencing. Cry when you need to. Write your feelings in a journal.
Channel your emotions into action by writing to the editor of your newspaper
or your local representatives about the need for animal protection legislation.
Take care of yourself. Make time to do whatever makes you feel good.
Take a relaxing bath, or go out to dinner and let someone else do the cooking.
You need to recharge your batteries in order to maintain mental and physical health.
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Don't downplay your compassion. When people ask me why I rescue animals, often I'm
tempted to say, "Oh, it's not big deal" or "Somebody's got to do it," when in reality I rescue
animals because I care so deeply about them. Compassion is healthy, normal and
necessary for this work. Let people know how important this cause is to you.
You just might inspire others to become involved.
Never give up. When you get discouraged, it is tempting to throw in the towel.
Take a break, and come back fighting. And remember the man and the starfish.
If you would like to join us in helping the huskies, please contact us.
Every effort, no matter how small, makes a huge difference to our fur-friends.
Recipe Of The Mont
Month…..
Macaroon Kiss Cookies
Lisa Cadwallader
48 Hershey kisses, milk chocolate
1/3 C butter, soft
1 3 oz pkg cream cheese, soft
¾ C sugar
1 egg yolk
5 C sweetened coconut flakes
2 tsp almond extract
2 tsp orange juice
1 ¼ C flour
2 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
Beat butter, cream cheese and sugar in large bowl until well blended
Add egg yolk, extract, and orange juice
Beat well
Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt
Stir in 3 cups of coconut
Cover, refrigerate one hour or until firm enough to handle
Remove wrappers from kisses
Heat oven to 350 degrees
Shape dough into one inch balls
Roll balls in remaining 2 cups of coconut
Place on ungreased cookie sheets
Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned
Immediately place a kiss on top of each cookie
Cool one minute
Carefully remove from sheet to wire racks
Cool completely
Makes 48 cookies
You can find this recipe along with other great ones for people
and pets in MaPaw's Recipes for Rescue. If you have a recipe
you would like to share, we'd love to hear from you!
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Pupdate From
Loki And Timber
A Pupdate…..
Uh, I hope you don't mind, but I thought Mapaw would like to know how I'm
doing here. You guys rescued me from starvation, and Bernie and
Aaron nursed me back to health. I was worried that I did something wrong,
because she abandoned me somewhere in a place called New Jersey.
I guess she didn't really abandon me, because this place is pretty nice.
There's another husky here, Loki, to play with ~ he gets a bit jealous at
times, and a cat, I think his name is either PITA or Jasper, who is fun to
play with.
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The people here treat me really well, I sleep in their bed with them and
Loki, and sometimes PITA, on really cold nights. The old guy calls them two
dog/one cat nights, and makes comments about not wanting to go through
a three dog night.
I've gotten to like the old guy, he takes me and Loki for walks and rides in
his truck. Loki gets jealous, but the old guy reassures him that he likes us
both, so it's OK, I think. The pretty lady here is real nice too, she got a
fence put in the back yard for me and Loki to run in. She makes sure the old
guy treats us nice.
Loki and I wrestle and run and fight about who is dominant, and the old guy
tries to convince us that he's pack leader. (Giggle), and the yard is now in a
state of total destruction, the old guy said that, I don't know what he
means, but it's a great place since Loki and I "fixed" it. It now has neat
holes, big areas of dusty dirt, mud, and other nice features. It also used to
have sticks coming up from different places, roses, I think they're called.
Loki and I have corrected that problem for the most part. We've left a
couple of small ones, the old guy seems to like them for some reason.
So, anyways, I'm pretty happy here, and the people seem to be glad I'm
here too. They have some little people who come to visit, called grandkids,
they're fun too ~ especially the one they call Ryan. He went with us to
something called 'Hike 'N Howl, where I met with Halo, my rescue buddy.
Well, I have to go now, the old guy is chasing me away, and I think Loki
wants to give a pupdate too.....
Till later, Timber ☺
Hmmmph,
Loki here, I see the upstart pup sent a pupdate…..hmmmph!!!
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Things were just fine here without him, and I make sure he knows that!!!!
Hmmmph!!!! He's sooooo cute…..pooh!!!! I'm the handsome one, and he'd
better not forget it.....I'm the one that makes my master take us for walks
and rides in the truck…..I make sure to remind the master every morning to
take us for the walk, let us into the yard, take us for a ride, and all the
other things necessary for our well-being and happiness. Oh, I also got
mom to have a fence put up…..it gives me a chance to show everyone my
speed and agility as I train Timber to be a real husky, like me!!!
I'm the one that taught Timber how to improve the yard with holes and to
remove the green stuff, and that the sticks growing there should be
removed... ..he didn't know any of that stuff before I taught him.....
OK, maybe I'm being a bit cynical, he is fun to wrestle with, except when he
knocks me on my a$$. Oh, he runs pretty fast too, so chasing each other in
the yard is lots of fun.....my master can't run like that.....
Oh, yeah…..'nother thing, I have to teach him to play with things, I gave up
on trying to teach him how to destroy toys. I finally just got him to play
with a ball, silly pup never knew how before.....still tryin' to get him to play
tug o war with me.....he just can't seem to get the idea.....?????
So anyways, in spite of the new guy, I'm doin' good and maintainin' control
here, even got Timber keepin' Jasper in line for me.....Hmmm, that's a relief
for me.... I can sleep more☺ Yeah, and plot......gotta keep everyone on
their toes here.....oh, the grandkids, yeah, I'm still their favorite, too!!! I let
them pay some attention to Timber. I don't want to seem selfish.....
Yeah, life is good!!!! Thanks, everyone at Mapaw, Loki
Deb’s Play Date Collage
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MaPaw Gallery…..
Sibe Shots!!!
Alina and her furever family
Dunkin
…..Cassie
Baby Yasha
Baby Yuri
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Cara at her baptism
Falcor on Zoe’s bear rug
Halo
Keno winking at Kelly
Loxlee and her furever brother Gabe
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Max with his new Dad
Maxie, her furever foster Mom and sibeling
Mikayla
Sky
Timber
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Ways To Support MaPaw
Order your copies of the MaPaw 2010 calendar and
MaPaw’s Recipes For Rescue cookbook
Hurry – supplies are limited!!!
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Check out MaPaw’s Store for loads of cool products!!!
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Siberian Love Beads
Help A Husky!
Each $5.00 bracelet feeds one rescue dog for one week!
Every bracelet is unique and while they were not made by tiny
Siberian paws, helpful Huskies closely monitored their design and
quality control☺
Please help us to help them
http://www.sibes.com/
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