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Alert!!
Bloat is one of the major causes of death of large dogs. Please read about the symptoms of this serious problem. If your animal shows any of these signs, get him/her to a vet immediately!
Monte can now see J.P. out of both eyes
Update!! Monte and JP Reunion (Story | Video)
Monte is back with his owner and seeing well. He is now motivating JP to get better so that they can go walking. Dirk's Fund would like to thank Midwest Veterinary Referral Center and Dr's Cecil Moore and Juri Ota-Kuroki, ophthalmologists at MVRC, for their care and expertise in restoring Monte's vision. Although, funds were raised for Monte's surgery, MVRC and its doctors provided all of the pre-operative evaluations, the cataract surgery, and the post-op care at no cost. This will hopefully allow those funds raised for Monte to cover any of his additional medical needs. |
Last week a business owner in Pacific saw an older Golden Retriever get hit by a car on a major road. Thankfully, he was not badly hurt but the man soon realized that the dog was blind. The critter had no tags, no collar and appeared to be disorientated. He called Dirks Fund-Golden Retriever Rescue and they took the critter to have him physically checked out.
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About 5 days later, Dirks Fund was contacted because a young man who was paralyzed from the waist down had lost his 10 year old blind Golden Retriever. Apparently, he was going to physical therapy and Monte, The Blind Dog, had opened the door. Monte is smart enough to open doors if they are not locked. The family left the door open when they went to physical therapy but Monte never came back.
- Monte and JP's Reunion (KSDK.com) (Video)
- Mentioned in the Woodstock Advocate Blog
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This paralyzed young man had Monte since it was a puppy. Monte has been his constant companion since the car accident that left him paralyzed. The family did not have the funds necessary to care for Monte. Dirks Fund got Monte up
to date on shots and got him a collar with two tags (one says “Blind” on it). They gave him a 30’ leash and paid to have him groomed.
Dirks Fund had Monte’s thyroid checked and provided the medication to control the thyroid problem. Monte also needs to have his eyes looked at to determine if any type of surgery could give these two a little more quality to their lives. He may have cataracts.
Monte needs his owner and his owner definitely needs the companionship of Monte. We are glad to be part of the reunion and will continue to provide the grooming and veterinary care for Monte as long as the family and Monte need us.
Golden Retriever Quilt
 Here’s your chance to warm up with your favorite (four legged) guy or girl anytime!
This magnificent hand stitched quilt will fit either a Queen or King bed or any other cozy area in your home. The quilt measures 92 X 90” and shows that a Golden Retriever was not only bred to be a retriever, but also bred to be soft and gentle with his or her human friends. The pattern on this quilt is the flying geese pattern.
The quilt will be available for viewing at our adoptions each and every Saturday and Sunday in Pacific and at our Open House on May 3 in Pacific. We are offering a limited number chances to win this truly one of a kind treasure. Each chance will be offered for $20 with a limited number of 100 sold. Once the last chance is sold, the drawing will take place and a winner chosen. It could be you!
This quilt was pieced by Yvonne R. who is a wonderful and kind supporter of Dirk’s Fund and hand quilted by The Ladies from St. Mary’s for Dirk’s this year. All of their time and materials were donated to our babies to help make each one of their lives just a little bit better.
Click to view more images of the quilt [Pic1] [Pic2] [Pic3] [Pic4] [Pic5]
You can donate on line using the PayPal link below or in person at our Facility or by mail to 11321 Cragwold Road St. Louis, Mo. 63122. Please note that your check is for the quilt.
Maui
 About three months ago, we got a call that a "driver" had 5 Golden Puppies that did not sell and he had to "dump" them before he returned. We meet him in the Joplin area and there were only 2 left. One of them was Maui. They were born around November 2008. Both of them developed Upper Respiratory Infections. Maui's was very severe and he was touch and go for awhile. Maui has since been diagnosed with a Grade 5 Heart Murmur. He will not see his second birthday unless we can "fix" him. We are taking him to the University of Mizzou to see if and how we can make him better. He is the sweetest puppy and LOVES to cuddle. He has no stamina but he always finds a way to climb into your lap and go to sleep. Maui is another reason to stay clear of Puppy Mills.
Special Thanks to World Outdoor Emporium
 Jamie and his company,World Outdoor Emporium, donated some beautiful "Bear" benches to our shelter. Please support them as they have supported our critters.
The kids approach the "Bear Bench" very carefully, at first, and then when they determine that it does not move either climb on top or "mark" it as their own.
Charitable IRA Legislation is Back!
On October 3, 2008, the President signed the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 which reinstates and extends certain tax law provisions that allow direct charitable gifts from Individual Retirement Accounts by anyone over age 70 1/2 to qualified organizations such as Dirks Fund. With this legislation you may make tax-free contributions from your IRA of up to $100,000.00 per year in 2008 and 2009. You should review this opportunity with your tax and legal advisors to be certain that your gift meets each of the requirements of the Act and to ensure that no income tax will be payable on the transferred amount.
The general requirements for a gift under the Act to Dirks Fund are:
- You must be at least 70 1/2 years old
- Your qualifying IRA gifts must not exceed $100,000.00 in 2008 or 2009
- The gift transfer must be directly from your IRA trustee to Dirks Fund
- The gift must be outright (i.e., the gift may not be to charitable trusts, donor advised funds, or to supporting organizations)
A charitable contribution deduction is not available for the gift, but the benefits of a qualified gift under the Act are many; which include:
- In most cases, the gift will count towards your “minimum required distribution” each year
- The gift generates no taxable income (although no charitable contribution deduction is available)
- Individuals already making gifts at or close to 50% of their adjusted gross incomes (the maximum permissible level for cash gifts each year) may make “over and above” gifts from their Individual Retirement Accounts
- Individuals who receive Social Security payments - and whose IRA minimum required distributions may cause them to exceed levels at which their income may be subject to tax - may make gift distributions under the Act without affecting the tax on their Social Security payments
By choosing to make a direct contribution to Dirks Fund by means of the provisions of the Act, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping animals in need get a second chance at life NOW, without the imposition of income tax on the distribution from your IRA. For more information please contact Dirks Fund, 314.966.3326 or email critters@dirksfund.com. Thank you for your consideration.
Dirk's Fund Golden Retriever Rescue is a 'Winning Team!"
Bailey thinks his furry friends at Dirk's Fund is a great team to sponsor. Please help us 'help them' and sponsor a furry critter today! Great job Bailey!
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YOUR SUPPORT FOR DIRK'S FUND!
Our
new car magnet measures 6" x 6" and would look fabulous
on your vehicle! We would like a donation of $5 to cover the cost
of the magnet and postage. Let us get some of these critters into
some great homes. All donations go to benefit the animals of Dirk's
Fund Golden Retriever Rescue. Thanks for your support!
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our Golden Angels Sponsorship Program!
"Golden
Angels" was created to donate to Dirk's Fund with ease and
fully knowing 100% of your donation goes to the care of the animals.
Your donation to Dirk's Fund Golden Retriever Rescue is
fully tax-deductible as we are a 501(c)(3). Please help
our animals today! Our future depends on generous donators like
you! Woof!
Donate
Now and Become a "Golden Angel" !!!
Looking
for a Used Vehicle and a Way to Help the Critters of Dirk's Fund
at the same time?
Do
you have a vehicle that you no longer want or need? Would you like
to dispose of that vehicle, gain a tax deduction, and benefit Dirk's
Fund at the same time? Donate it! It's easy, and your unwanted car
can help us save animals' lives.
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We
are a 501(c) 3 non-profit corporation and donations of money
and/or land are tax deductible. If you can help our critters
with this, they would certainly appreciate it. Please call
us (314.966.3326) or e-mail us at
critters@dirksfund.com
Dirk's
Fund has been rescuing Golden Retrievers for over 10 years.
Some are turned into us by their owners and some are rescued
from various animal shelters. All of our critters are spayed/neutered,
micro-chipped, heartworm tested and on heartworm preventative
and flea control. In addition, all of the critters are current
on their vaccinations (Rabies, Bordetella and DHPP).
NOTE:
We expect and demand that they be kept current on all shots,
heartworm and flea control. Our critters are house pets and
are NOT to be maintained outdoors. |
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