Dirks Fund - Golden Retriever Rescue: St. Louis, MO

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FOSTERS NEEDED FOR OUR "PICKS OF THE LITTER" - IS YOUR NEW FRIEND HERE?

ROXIE

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FINN

Bunny

BUNNY

Roxie was born on 12/27/04. She is totally housebroken and knows how to use a dog door. She has been on an an electric fence but we would prefer a regular fence. We are looking for a home that believes in training and structure for their pets. Roxie had training when she first was adopted but none since. She will sit on command. She rides great in the car and is an excellent walking partner. We will not adopt her to a family with young children.

SPECIAL - AKA - Pa Pa Finn - We believe that he is 8-9 years old. He is blind and he can not be given sight. Finn is very sweet and loves to be touched. He is crate-trained. He is a very gentle dog and he loves to snuggle. We would like someone to foster him and "sound" train him. Let us know if you can help him.

Bunnie was born around 12/19/10. She came in with Billie and Bobbie. She is very shy of men. She is great with females. She likes other dogs. She likes to sleep in her crate. She has not had an accident in her current foster home. She will not go potty on a leash and so she needs a fenced in yard.

MOBILE ADOPTION EVENTS - COME BY AND VISIT US!

IN LOVING MEMORY - OUR LOVED ONES PASSING TO THE RAINBOW BRIDGE

Hootie - click on picture for memorial.

Autumn - click on picture for memorial.

Guinevere - click on picture for memorial.

Ginger - click on picture for memorial.

OUR FRIENDS ARE OFFERING HELP AND ADVICE "ON THE RADIO"

ANIMAL WISE STL

KTRS AM 1380

Every Saturday Morning - 8:00am-9:00am

Matt Koch - Professional Dog Trainer with Kennelwood Village

Tara Brooks - Affton Veterinary Clinic

This will be a very interesting combination. You can call in and get some free infromation, advice and support from Matt and Tara.

It doesn't get any better than this, so click here to check it out and listen!

SPECIAL STORY - NEVER LOSE "HOPE"

Dirks Fund was called by a SE MO Human Society branch concerning a female golden that had been a family pet for 5 years, but surrendered because she was too active. Her name was Hope. She only had 3 legs because of a mishap at birth. Also, because she was heartworm positive, the Humane Society had decided to put her to sleep, but offered her to us and we agreed to save her.

We treated this very happy and pretty girl and then waited for someone to show interest in adopting her. We put her in our front room where there is a couch and a door with a window. She LOVED her couch. People would come to our shelter to adopt but would see her 3 legs and walk away. When she saw someone, she would get up off of her couch and go to her window. When they left, she would go lay back down on her couch. She never stopped smiling or wagging her tail.

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Then one day a family with a very large yard and heart decided that Hope was for them and took her home. This girl has proven to be very smart. She brings her food bowl to her new parents when she is hungry and when they fill it - she is gone with the bowl in her mouth. She loves her big yard and taking naps with her mom and dad on their couch.

It only takes one very special person/family for a very special girl and we had to share this wonderful heartfelt story with you.

Her new name is Bonnie.

I Have Done Something

I looked at all the caged animals in the shelter...
the cast-offs of human society.
I saw in their eyes love and hope, fear and dread, sadness, and betrayal.
And I was angry.
"God," I said, "this is terrible! Why don't you do something?"
God was silent for a moment, and then He spoke softly,
"I have done something," he replied. "I created you."
-- Author Unknown

FOODS TO AVOID - HOUSEHOLD HAZARDS AND POISION ALERT - PLEASE READ!!

Please take a moment to read these listings, in fact it is a good idea to print off and place them on the fridge or on the counter for your family and guests to read and take notice of.

Click on the picture to read and print the document Household Hazards.

Click here to read and print the document Foods to Avoid.

Click here to read about the signs and hazards of Bloat.

People mean well, accidents happen.

Take the time to read and you could be saving your 4 legged family member from danger.

THIS MONTH'S - GOLDEN POST NEWSLETTER

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DONATIONS ARE SEVERELY DOWN AND WE ARE HOPING AND PRAYING FOR SOME CHRISTMAS MAGIC

Can you help us? We are closing our eyes real tight and wishing really really hard that our prayers are heard that we might be able to receive some help this season. You see we have ran into more expenses with our new and existing Critters. Our mission is to help get them all well and healthy so that they can maybe find their "fur-ever" homes as soon as possible. This year has been a tough one, be we won't ever give up, nor will quit fighting for them. Medical expenses have increased, heart worm medications have been especially difficult to get our hands on, but our critters and our volunteers are more determined than ever to keep up the fight. This economic strain is being felt by everyone, we understand, but anything that you can give or do, we will appreciate. Thank You.

We want to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday Season.

Help Glassie Get A New Heart Valve

Update As Of August 16, 2010
Glassie developed a Mast Cell Tumor - Grade II on her rear leg. We had it removed and thanks to our groomer who found it - got great margins during surgery. If we find another one, we will consider chemotherapy. Because of how deep we had to go into the muscle to get all of the tumor, we are going to have to do a skin graft. We are carefully cutting away the dead skin around the wound because we cannot put a good skin graft on top of dead skin. The opening that we have to work with is about 3" x 4". We will put updates as we get them on the website. She is one happy critter in spite of everything that she has gone thru.

As of 04/02/2012, Glassie is still defying the odds. In spite of all indicators pointing to her passing away over a year ago, she still enjoys life. We have added pumpkin to her food, kept her weight in check and bought her pillows for every room in the house. She is Bob's constant shadow and always under his desk when he is working. She does love her car rides and this summer we are going swimming.

Click here or above on the Glassie & Shayna magnet to read Glassie's Story.