Saturday, February 12, 2011

Hi everyone,

The furkids mom here. I gave the 'kids" the day off from posing.   They don't seem too bothered about it.  I couldn't post without a pic or 2 though. They are at the bottom.

I was reading stories on the internet and found a really good "feel good" one. I'd like to share it with you. The story was written by Diane Herbst on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 5:38 PM ET


World's Cutest Dog Gives $1 Million to Colorado Shelters
Dr. Papidies, a long-haired Chihuahua, was named the cutest dog in America. Now he's the country's most altruistic dog, donating his winnings to homeless cats and dogs.

The link below should take you to the whole story.  He was rescued and was a sickly two-and-a-half-pound puppy mill survivor with Addison's disease, an endocrine disorder. His owner said "I didn't know if he was going to make it.  He was in the hospital on I.V. antibiotics weekly for the first three months of his life."
http://www.tonic.com/article/cutest-dog-gives-1-million-to-two-colorado-shelters/

Rescues do Rock.  What a wonderful gesture by his owner and him.
I tried to copy his picture but couldn't make it work.  Guess you'll just have toclick on the link and  go to the story to see him and read about it.

2 pictures of 1 of our favorite places close by to go.  Lincoln Park.  As you can see it was a sunny day.  But not just any sunny day - it was June of last year.  Can you tell we are ready for Spring and sunshine & some warmer days?  

 On another note, by next week we will be getting about 25 to 30 more dogs from shelters in CA.  They are some cuties as usual.  The shelters down there have been great about doing all they can to save as many as the can and to help get them to us & other shelters.  Not only do Rescues Rock but so do a lot of the Shelters who try to save as many as they can.  What a hard job.  But lucky for the dogs that some do care so very much.

Have a good weekend.  Thanks to my furkids for letting me have the keyboard.

19 comments:

  1. You've inspired us to give some 'green papers' to our local shelter....only we can't affort a million.

    Keep up the good work.

    XXXOOO Daisy, kendra & bella

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  2. That is so wonderful of Dr. Papidies to share his good fortune! Rescues, Rescuers, Shelters and Foster homes Rock! You're proof of that!

    Great pictures, those will definitely make my travel list!

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  3. What a pawesome thing for Dr. Papidis to do.:) Rescues rock!:)

    Love,
    Teddy Bear

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  4. Thanks for that story. There's so much ugliness out there that I really needed a pick me up tale!
    Those June pics are lovely. We'd like to plan a trip out that way at some point and it looks like early summer is a great time there ;)
    I'd love to have a rescue/ shelter like Best Friends in Utah...something like a haven for animals. Gotta keep playing that lottery...

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  5. What a wonderful story - and how generous of that lady to donate all that money. But you know, you may not have a million dollars to give, but you give so much by your work with all those pups that are rescued. Kudos to you for THAT!!!

    Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara

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  6. All of our followers are very special to us. We know you support rescues and love your furkids. That is the best part. Thank you for being a part of our life and for visiting us. We may be helping these little "unwanted by some" pups but to be honest they have given back many fold as we see the improve, grow, & learn to trust & be happy. It is a BIG reward. Even through potty training.
    Thank you everyone!!!!
    We love you!
    Ernie, Sasha, Chica,Lucas and their Mom

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  7. We love you for all that you do to help.
    And Dr. Papidis had a big heart is helping too.
    Thank you for sharing the story with us.

    And yes, we are reay for spring too
    love
    tweedles

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  8. What a heartwarming story! Those two shelters are very fortunate that such a sweet, altruistic pup is helping them out. If beautiful gestures like that were contagious, what an amazing World it would be right now!

    Rescues do Rock, and people like you are what make them Rock. You do so much for those little cuties, you are truly an Angel to the animals! Keep up the great work!

    Lovely pictures. Sun and warmth will be here before you know it!

    K (and Suka)

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  9. Thanks for sharing that post lady
    Benny & Lily

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  10. wow, that's a lot of pups to find homes for. we just can't get over how many dogs need homes. our human looks at craigslist and she sees so many dogs looking for homes there too - and usually because they have irresponsible humans. grrrr.....

    anyway, we are ready for spring too. the human is very tired of mud and rain. rain and mud. enough already.

    she is still thinking about getting that schnoodle. he is 7 months old now. he needs a home. he's so cute! oh what would we do with another pup? don't we have enough already? guess you're the wrong one to talk to about too many pups. heehee!

    woofs

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  11. Holy smokes! some people and doggies are so generous and kind. Rescues can definitely use the help-- MWUAH to him!

    pictures of summer... ughh. hurry up:)
    tula

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  12. What a great story!

    We were going to go out to Lincoln Park last weekend, but Jason was sick so I ended up taking Darwin to Westcrest for a quick runaround instead. Im still hoping to make it out there soon... and preferably when the sun is out!

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  13. Thank you fow that wondewful, happy making stowy..I have aways dweamt that if I won a lottewy I could help sooo many fuwwkids..in the meantime, I twy to give to the wondewful sheltews that help so many. Even little bits help when they come fwom many
    Thank you fow all that you do
    smoochie kisses
    ASTA

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  14. What a wonderful post, thanks for sharing it.

    Happy Valentines!
    Oskar

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  15. What a lovely 'good news' post - and lovely pictures too. Sunshine through the trees! Can't wait to feel some sun on my back.

    Love and licks Winnie

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  16. WE DO NEED THE FEEL GOOD STORIES, HOW VERY KIND TO DONATE SO MUCH, WE WILL GO AND READ THE REST NOW.

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  17. What a wonderful story. Thank you so much for sharing. We can never do enough...

    Same is true with horses. Both of mine are rescue...just like my dogs!

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  18. Thanks for this post..Dr. Papidies is definitely a cutie patootie.

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