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We hope you had a great year and that 2009 brings with it much cheer
Now we want to share something remarkable.
As of this moment, Wild Heir Labrador Rescue (which started just a few years ago, as many of you know) has currently saved and placed close to 400 Labrador Retrievers in need. In 2008 alone, we (all volunteers) have taken in from kill shelters and owner surrenders almost 250 Labs - of which 200+ have already found loving, responsible forever homes! This would not be possible without the continuing financial support of caring dog people and Lab lovers around the state and beyond.
Here's a story about one of our amazing adoptable (now ADOPTED!) Labs.
Bogey was a beautiful, 4 year old, well mannered, house trained chocolate girl whose owner decided he just could not take care of her any longer. Bogey was born blind from a congenital defect, possibly PRA, and had been cared for her whole life by her owner. Up until now.
Bogey was dropped off at a local high kill animal shelter where she became frightened and depressed in this unknown, noisy and stressful environment. She was immediately deemed "unadoptable" due to her handicap, and slated for euthanasia.
This super sweet chocolate girl, was saved only due to the inexhaustible efforts of Wild Heir Lab Rescue volunteers. Due to her handicap, she was never even allowed on the shelter adoption floor and given the chance of being seen or adopted. However, our network of dedicated rescue volunteers ensured that she was spoken for and saved before her scheduled euthanasia day.
Bogey created joy and smiles wherever she went with her ever present smile, her zest for life and her infallible trust in people. She now resides in a spacious condo on the marsh with a loving owner, her very own kitty, long daily walks and a convertible T-bird (complete with doggy "driving" goggles!)
Won't you help Wild Heir Labrador Rescue continue to save Labrador Retrievers in need?
A $25 donation pays for vaccinations and a heartworm test for our adoptable Labbies. Many of the Labs we save have not had regular veterinary care or been kept on monthly heartworm prevention. Approximately 35% of our Labs test positive for heartworm, an easily preventable, life threatening parasite. These dogs require heartworm treatment, a costly procedure that strains our limited rescue budget.
A $50 donation covers microchipping, deworming, vaccination, rabies shot and a heartworm test. We believe in permanent identification and microchipping saves lives by reuniting owners with their pets when ID tags or collars are lost. Each lab that enters our program gets all of the above basic vetting to ensure as healthy a dog as possible.
A $90 donation pays for a spay or neuter, to ensure that our adoptable dogs are not continuing the epidemic of unwanted Labs. Every Lab that leaves our program is sterilized. We do not condone irresponsible breeding or backyard breeding. An altered pet makes a better family companion, is easier to train, andis less likely to have behavioral issues and certain types of health problems.
Please help us in our continuing crusade to save these most wonderful of wonderfuls - the Labrador Retriever.
Thank you and best wishes,
Wild Heir Labrador Rescue Board of Directors -
Suzanne, Steve, Mary, Linda, Michelle & Melissa
Please consider a tax deductible donation today! Wild Heir Labrador Rescue is a state and federally recognized 501(c)3 non-profit charity.
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