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The only solution to the animal overpopulation in Jonesboro and Northeast
Arkansas is spay/neuter ... there will never be enough homes ... there will
never be enough shelters ... lets
"Get Jonesboro Fixed".
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24 Animals
Rescued from Horder/Breeder....Click
here
Sophie & Puppies
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The
shihtzu that was rescued last week had her puppies last night. She had six
and is very proud of them.
It appears that she bred
with the male beagle that lived in the household. Her foster mom says that
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Dear Animal Lovers!
NAFA was just getting animals situated from the breeder rescue in Jonesboro when
a call came from the Missouri Department of Agriculture and the USDA. An
estimated 50 dogs were going to need a place to go as a result of the closure of
a substandard breeder in Southeast Missouri. Since the C.C. Baird case, NAFA
has had a good working relationship with State and Federal agencies and we were
asked to help again. Although several other agencies were going to take dogs,
due to the close proximity of Jonesboro, NAFA was asked to help with the lion's
share.
NAFA volunteers and supporters step up quickly and by Thursday the first of an
estimated 25-30 dogs were arriving. This newsletter is dedicate to providing
information about this rescue.
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As the
dogs were unloaded, it was obvious that they were a pitiful looking group.
But the moment volunteers held them it was obvious that beneath the filth,
stench, mats and health problems were the hearts of puppies so grateful to
be loved. Even the worst of the dogs wagged their tails as they were bathed
and some of the worst mats and hair was removed.
"There is no
great sight than to see dogs that have lived their whole lives in inhumane
conditions, find comfort in a gentle touch and kind words. They look at you
and behind their said eyes is a glimmer of hope. It makes your heart melt
and your forget all the hard work." |
Pitiful looking but so happy
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Wednesday 1/30/08 - 5:30 pm
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Thirteen dogs
were delivered by the Missouri Department of Agriculture and the USDA to
NAFA. These animals along with 15-20 more that will be delivered by noon on
Friday, are part of a total surrender of dogs living in a substandard
breeding facility in Southwest Missouri. Other dogs surrendered will be
distributed to several Missouri Shelters and rescues.
Nearly a dozen
NAFA volunteers and Petco employees gathered at about 5:30 Thursday night to
receive the dogs. The dogs were filthy matted messes. They were given
bathes and some of the major mats were removed. The dogs were then
transported to NAFA's isolation facility where an initial intake was done on
each dog. By 10:00 when the lights went out they were curled on a warm
blanket, with a soft toy and a dog treat.
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Blog started about rescues
Some of the
breeds surrendered to NAFA include Shihtzus, Poodles, English Bulldogs,
French Bulldogs, Bassett's, Cockapoos, Cockers, and Beagles.
Individual pictures, bios and progress reports will be posted to a blog
started in honor of these animals
www.nafapuppymillrescues.blogspot.com.
Please visit this site often to see information about these animals. Also,
your comments are welcome. |
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Dear Animal Lovers!
NAFA was
just getting animals situated from the breeder rescue in Jonesboro when a
call came from the Missouri Department of Agriculture and the USDA. An
estimated 50 dogs were going to need a place to go as a result of the
closure of a substandard breeder in Southeast Missouri. Since the C.C.
Baird case, NAFA has had a good working relationship with State and Federal
agencies and we were asked to help again. Although several other agencies
were going to take dogs, due to the close proximity of Jonesboro, NAFA was
asked to help with the lion's share.
NAFA
volunteers and supporters step up quickly and by Thursday the first of an
estimated 25-30 dogs were arriving. This newsletter is dedicate to
providing information about this rescue. |
Donate Today
NAFA's
resources are being put to the test. Our rescue of 25 animals last week,
all needing veterinarian care, grooming and fostering, as well as our Nickel
Neuter program, set for Saturday, was tapping deep into NAFA's resources.
To top that, the addition of the Missouri animals will take some creative
work to provide everything needed. NAFA is asking your help. Please
consider donating to NAFA today, ever dollar counts. Or if you are not able
to make a monetary donation, please consider donating some of the following
items for these much deserved dogs.
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Blankets
and towels
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Newspapers
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Shampoos
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Dog Toys
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Dog Treats
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Collars
and Leashes
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Frontline
Flea and Tick Preventative
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Financial
donations to cover heartworm tests, heartworm
preventative, vaccinations, antibiotics, ear and eye treatments, oral
antibiotics for teeth, skin treatments and other medications. |
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NAFA also needs
qualified temporary foster homes. If you would consider fostering one of
these animals, please email
wanndat@fastdata.net.
Donated supplies can be left at the Jonesboro Petco Store on Caraway Road.
To apply to foster, please visit NAFA at our pet adoption events - Saturdays
from 1 to 4 pm or email Wannda Turner at the above address. Please send
checks to P.O. Box 10075, Jonesboro, AR 72403. |
To see more pictures of these dogs,
click here.
WARNING! Some of the pictures are very graphic!!! |
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Saturday,
February 9th
Valentine Pet Photos
Dog
Kissing Contest
Animal Lovers Blood Drive
11 am
to 4 pm - Petco Jonesboro |
NAFA offers free "Reward Tags" and identification kits to all pet
owners. Just bring your pet to Petco any Saturday from 1 to 4 pm
during our adoption events and our Tag NEA Coordinator will take your
pets picture, provide a reward tag with a special ID number, emergency
window stickers and much more.
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Click here to find out why
"NAFA Declares WAR!!!!"
- Get Jonesboro and NEA Fixed.
NAFA
volunteers and supporters are making a pledge to do more in 2008 to change the
animal community of Northeast Arkansas. If you would like to be a part of
this dramatic change for the better, please consider signing a pledge with
yourself and your family. A pledge that you will be a part of changing our
community for the better ... better for the animals ... better for our children
... and of course, better for our future.
Come
be a part of changing NEA, volunteer and support NAFA or your favorite local
animal rescue. Remember, if you aren't a part of the solution ... that
only leaves you as being a part of the problem.
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NAFA Areas of Importance ...
· Youth
Education
· Low
Cost Vaccinations
· Low
Cost Spay/Neuter
· Stop
Abuse and Neglect
· Disaster
Preparedness
· Community
Services
· Animal
Training
And
much, much more.
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Current NAFA Programs and Services
· Animals
in Disaster
· RAID
Unit - Rescue Animals in Distress
· Juvenile
Detention Training
· PATS
- Pet Assistance to Seniors
· Hound
Hikes
· "No
Bite" Youth Education
· "Paw
Patrol" Youth Education
· Progressive
Pet Adoptions
· "Open
Door" Animal Admissions
· Low
Cost Vaccinations
· Holiday
Pet Photos
· Monthly
Animal Events
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New for 2008
· Nickel
Neuter for Cats
· Unchain
the Dogs of NEA
· Animal
Assistance to Women's Crisis Center
· Animal
Coalition
· School
Room "Animal Feuds"
· Respecting
Life Curriculum
· Coffee
Corner for Critters
· Monthly
Low Cost Spay Neuter
· Disaster
Training - Weekend Bootcamp
Animal
Lovers Blood Drives
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