Comments on: Mutt Madness Update

By: Elysse and Jennifer Mccarron

Elysse and Jennifer Mccarron — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:31:51 +0000

That is SOOOOOO cool!thanks for the update!!!!=]

By: Cindy

Cindy — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:15:01 +0000

Thank you to all who have voted for Last Chance Ranch!

By: Betty

Betty — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:56:38 +0000

We appreciate the opportunity to participate in Mutt Madness! Its a wonderful idea and no matter who wins, the money will be going to a worthy cause! That is what makes this so special!

We, at Macoupin TAILS would appreciate all the votes we can get. We need a new animal shelter for the animals in our area. The current one is in bad shape and the animals deserve better! We have been raising money for 3 years and this money would sure go to good use! Hopefully, this fall we will be able to break ground at the site of the new building.

Please vote for us!

Thank you and good luck to all!

By: Donna Snoddy

Donna Snoddy — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:55:03 +0000

I have $$ taken out of my check each week for CFC that goes to my shelter in Berkeley County Humane Society in Martinsburg, WV…they are much appreciated. I have been doing that for the last 5 years…I vote for them

By: Linda

Linda — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:35:44 +0000

Michigan Animal Rescue needs your votes - I received a dog from Michigan Animal Rescue - they are the best I continue to drop off supplies and food when I can. My dog was one of 10 puppies that were left on the side of the road and left for dead. The rescued all of them and found all good homes. PLEASE HELP!!!!

By: MK

MK — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:12:53 +0000

I would like to thank Rachael for her commitment to shining a light on all these wonderful and deserving organizations. They all do so much to help animals in need.

One oganization in particular truly worthy of recognition- AMAZING AUSSIES. This group of devoted volunteers helps to rescue and find loving homes for dogs who are typically passed over because of birth defects that identify them as unadoptable to the general public. I have adopted two of these special babies, one through AMAZING AUSSIES.

Please take the time to vote for AMAZING AUSSIES so that this worthy cause can continue to educate the public about disabilities, and also have the resources to make sure each and every one of these wonderful dogs find a loving home. They deserve it.

By: Robin

Robin — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:57:24 +0000

I full-heartily recommend AMAZING AUSSIES as the best dog rescue there is. I was fortunate to find Amazing Aussies when I was searching for the perfect companion for my adorable Sheppard /Aussie rescue pup. I started searching for Border Collies and Aussies online and found Amazing Aussies. I immediately knew that was where I would adopt my next pup and I did so within the month. Owning and training a deaf dog is almost the same as training a hearing dog – praise, treats and tons of affection.

Going through the adoption process was easy and excellent. First I filled out the application online, then got a home visit to make sure my house was safe and secure for a special needs dog, then they brought Levi to meet my pup, Cheyenne , to see how they got along. Jim, the head of the rescue group and Terri, the foster “mom” came and stayed for about an hour to see how the two dogs were adjusting. They immediately were a perfect pair. I was given two weeks of a trial period to make sure all went well, which it did. A few weeks later Jim met me and Levi at the eye doctors to test Levi’s vision as a precautionary measure. It has been seven months and we couldn’t be happier. I wish I could adopt more!

Due to my wonderful experience with the group, I started volunteering about four months ago every other Sunday and sometimes on Saturday. I love working with the Aussies and going to all the rescue events to educate others on the ‘Lethal Aussies’ as education might eventually diminish the number of dogs that are born deaf and/or vision impaired.

Owning a special needs pup is wonderful as it allows me to talk to people on a daily basis about the Aussies. Being out with my two dogs is great and as people notice Levi, since he is so striking and so white, and that gives me another opportunity to educate people on the double merle gene and what it does and why it should be prevented.

This group takes on a LOT and the cost of fostering the dogs and all the veterinary bills that come with that is extremely expensive so it would be magnificent for this rescue group to be recognized and to receive more donations so they are able to help more dogs with special needs.

By: Caroline

Caroline — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:25:33 +0000

Great! I can vote now! Thank you!
Please Vote for HART for Animals, Inc. We are Located in western Maryland and are desperately trying to raise money to build a no-kill shelter for our rural area, where the adopt rate at our local county pound is 10%! We want to save nice adoptable animals from being euthanized, by building a no-kill shelter to give them time and attention in order to find them a new forever home. Thank you!

By: Ed

Ed — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:13:22 +0000

PS: Our website is http://www.amazingaussies.com. Please look at our site to learn more about us and Lehal White Australian Shepherds.

Thank you to everyone.

By: Ed

Ed — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:09:30 +0000

Hi, everyone. I am a volunteer with the Amazing Aussies Lethal White Rescue of Arizona (appears as Amazing in our pair on the voting page in the right column) and I have also adopted from the rescue. Jasmine, our adopted Lethal White, is deaf and has cataracts in both eyes but she is a truely remarkable, affectionate girl who’s limitations do not limit her!
We are an organization that rescues blind and deaf Australian Shepherds and mixes and places them in suitable foster homes until adopted. In these difficult economic times requests for our help are increasing and our expenses are escalating but donations have decreased and we need help to continue our work.
We thank Rachael Ray for including us in the contest and ask that everyone support our work by voting for us in the contest.