10.30.08
Posted in Uncategorized at 3:26 pm by Lone Star Shih Tzu and Lhasa Apso Rescue
Well, as most of you know, it took Centerpoint Energy 17 days to restore our power. It took Comcast another two weeks to restore our cable and internet service. And, on top of that, our internet has been up and down ever since.
So, now for a little status…
The NC Six - wow are they doing well. They are all growing hair - Brent, aka Boss, is a little sparce on his body - but his legs and face already need a little trim. We call him our little cowboy since it looks like he’s wearing chaps.
Here is little Boss playing with Ashley. Ashley is the white one WITH hair and little Boss is the naked one with the dog hair chaps. LOL
Little Bonnie Blue is still very devoid of hair, but is following Boss’s lead and growing thick hair on her legs and face. She’s very timid but a total doll!!
Here she is just enjoying being spoiled. It was a little cold this week in Houston - the temperature got down to 42 degrees, so we thought she needed a little shirt to keep her shoulders warm.
Here she is in a cute Christmas t-shirt. Yes, we got them little holiday t-shirts. LOL
Prissie, Charles, Rhett and Ashley are getting pretty nice coats - not as soft as most tzu - sort of wirey feeling, but still coming in nicely.
Here are the four boys together. This was a challenge to get them all to sit on the bench.
Here is the adorable little Miss Prissie.
And, of course, Mr. Charles Hamilton has to say hi!!
During the IKE power outage, they were the biggest challenge since the girls came into heat so we had to keep all away from each other.
They were all spayed/neutered and got dentals last week and are doing exceptionally well.
I can’t wait until they all have coats and we can create a little slideshow of their befores and afters.
Thanks to all of you, these and many more are alive.
And a huge thanks again to the American Shih Tzu Club for underwriting the majority of their medical bills!!
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09.21.08
Posted in Uncategorized at 7:15 am by Lone Star Shih Tzu and Lhasa Apso Rescue
Well, except that we still have no power at Deogi. The estimate now is Wednesday. Yesterday it was 87 degrees and today it is supposed to be 85.
We have now installed two giant industrial fans and the dogs are loving them! I guess they think they are riding in a car with their heads out the window. It is just too funny to watch them all standing in front of the fan with their “hair” blowing in the wind.
Other than the heat, we are doing well. I guess we have now learned the downside to having a facility in a heavily wooded area. Ike brought an unbelievable number of trees down along with many of the power poles.
I got very excited yesterday to see several utility trucks down the street and men walking up and down looking at the poles. Unfortunately, it was AT&T. We already have phone service.
We still need newspapers and paper towels if anyone is in the area.
Also, we are getting calls left and right about people finding lost dogs. Right now we have 13 on our intake “needing to come in asap” list.
Additionally, the HSPCA has asked us to take on their adoptable tzu and lhasas for 10 days so they can make room for the hundreds of dogs they are rescuing from Galveston Island.
WE ARE DESPERATE FOR FOSTER HOMES!
If you are an approved adopter, you can foster one of these dogs immediately. If you’ve always wanted to foster but have not yet filled out the paperwork, NOW is the time. Please. We just cannot save these dogs without your help.
Monkey and Pate’s surgery fundraising is on hold for a few days until we get past this crisis. Well, if you can donate, please do, but right now, my time is being spent working with local animal organizations to make sure no tzu or lhasas fall through the cracks.
Thanks!
Teresa
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09.16.08
Posted in Uncategorized at 5:30 am by Lone Star Shih Tzu and Lhasa Apso Rescue
We are now back up and running at Deogi - still without power, but we do have the generator and them employees are slowly getting their lives back in order.
We were very fortunate. One employee was flooded into his house for a day, another’s ceiling collapsed from all the water. Another has water in the bottom floor of her condo.
Our volunteers fared ok as well. Most still do not have power, a few lost trees, shrubs and fences, but most everything else is intact.
All dogs are doing well! They send dirty hugs and kisses. They have been a very well behaved group, considering, but will need baths today.
We are still fundraising for Pate and Monkey, I don’t know yet how short we are, but it’s still significant. Please consider helping these absolutely adorable little dogs with their medical bills.
If you think you might be able to help little Monkey, and would like to contribute to his fund, please CLICK HERE for paypal.
If you think you might be able to help sweet Pate, and would like to contribute to his fund, please CLICK HERE for paypal.
If you are able to send a check, our mailing address is P O Box 1346, Pinehurst, TX 77362. Please complete a PLEDGE FORM so that we count your donation immediately.
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09.13.08
Posted in Uncategorized at 6:59 am by Lone Star Shih Tzu and Lhasa Apso Rescue
We are all here but the storm is still battering us badly. Transformers are blowing up with huge green explosions all over the place. Many, many trees are down everywhere. Our front yard tree is missing about half it’s leaves. All dogs are well. Our biggest problem right now is how to give them potty breaks. The wind is still at 90 mph gusts and that could pick up one of the little dogs and off to Oz. So we’ve turned one of the boarding rooms into a potty room.
I’m working off my laptop and a cell phone modem so won’t be posting a lot today.
City estimates 4 million people are without power. Wow.
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09.12.08
Posted in Uncategorized at 4:03 pm by Lone Star Shih Tzu and Lhasa Apso Rescue
It’s about 5 pm, we have all the windows boarded up and many buckets full of water. Our local television stations have been showing very disturbing views of Galveston Island. They estimate that the ENTIRE ISLAND will be underwater for about 12 hours. And that there might be 20,000 people that foolishly did not evacuate.
At Deogi, about 60 miles inland from Galveston, we’re just getting ready to do dinners and a final potty break before we “hunker down” as our mayor is telling us to do. We currently have very slight wind and a tiny bit of rain. But, the mayor just said that at about 6:30, we will be having hurricane force winds.
We will be getting ready now.
Teresa
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Posted in Uncategorized at 5:33 am by Lone Star Shih Tzu and Lhasa Apso Rescue
Today, Friday, is the day for last minute preparation. Fill up all containers with water, move the furniture away from the windows. Move the nap crates into a safe area of the room. We will be crating the majority of the dogs through the storm for their safety.
We’re planning for power outages for about five days. I don’t think it will be that long, but….
We’ve taken in a few evacuees. People heading out of town with no where to house their dogs.
A few of the little dogs are restless. One of our rescues, Gummi, is very storm-phobic and is the one that always tells us about 30 minutes ahead of time when the pressure is dropping. He’s relaxed right now, but we know he’ll start pacing this afternoon.
It’s slightly windy right now. If I didn’t see that angry red monster on the television, I’d think it was going to be a great day.
I’m a bit upset at our neighbor business - the electric contractor - there is a bunch of loose trash - pipe and wood - on top of three cargo containers in their driveway. I’m hoping they come remove that garbage before the storm.
Teresa
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09.11.08
Posted in Uncategorized at 9:02 pm by Lone Star Shih Tzu and Lhasa Apso Rescue
Although we have preparations well under way for Hurricane Ike, I had to give you an update on our efforts for little Pate and Monkey’s surgery fund and the challenge from our friends in NYC.
As of 10 pm, Central time, Monkey Harris’ fund is almost 60% funded. Pate’s fund is at 40%.
The challenge is at $625 so we still have a way to go to EARN the full funding from Arthur and Rob. Please please help us take advantage of the very generous offer from these wonderful supporters. Remember, our friends from New York City, Arthur and Rob, have issued a donation matching challenge - they will match each dollar donated up to $1000 for Pate and Monkey’s funds.
We also have another very generous challenge from another fantastic supporter who has been there for many of these little guys. She is a Texas gal. She has offered to match another $500 in donations for these two deserving little dogs.
Ok, now here’s where the rubber meets the road - Given that at this moment, Hurricane Ike is shooting directly toward Houston, I have no idea when I will be able to get back to asking for help for thse bambinos. Both Monkey and Pate are deserving little boys and I want them to both be able to walk well again. To do that, they need your help soon. Please consider helping them. Did I say they were deserving? And oh so cute!
If you think you might be able to help little Monkey, and would like to contribute to his fund, please CLICK HERE for paypal.
If you think you might be able to help sweet Pate, and would like to contribute to his fund, please CLICK HERE for paypal.
If you are able to send a check, our mailing address is P O Box 1346, Pinehurst, TX 77362. Please complete a PLEDGE FORM so that we count your donation immediately.
Thanks to the following who have already contributed to Monkey’s huge medical bills: Stephanie Harris, Joyce and Mkie Tate, Amy Wheeler, Wendy Barnum, Stella Lin, Barbara Grabell, Amanda Lawson, Barbara Detwiler, Sallie Moore, Byron Ledger, Larina Staggers, Peter Ymson, Robin Brenizer, Kara Saenz, Christine Hutchison, Diane Richer in memory of Sugar Bear and Meiling, Martin Howard in memory of Pink and in honor of all the volunteers who take in the broken ones, Janet Bello, Cari Murphy, Victor Bosquez, Dale Stone, Nikki’s Intimates, Lorna Van De Wiele, Jennifer Rue, Wanda Kenyon in memory of Laddie, Nancy Croft in honor of KY Lucky, Cheryl Oyaski., Impulse Devices, Donna Ferris, Peter Ymson, Grace Moore Hewett, Odean Cusak, Mary Kay Moore, Leanne Little, Sunny Goldberg, Deborah Bettes, Susan Gregory, Wanda Kenyon in memory of Laddie, Barbara Moran, David Nay, Vicki Wakefield, Anna Dee Lastick.
Pate has received generous donations from Leanne Little, Jill Kirk, Sandy McPherson, Ruth Brooks, Grace Moore Hewett, Sunny Goldberg, Deborah Bettes, Jean Smith, Cari Murphy, Susan Gregory, Wanda Kenyon, Larina Staggers, Marilyn Radler, Leslie Solis, Barbara Moran, Rosemary Cody, Fur Kids, Susan Moore, Susan Lewis, David Nay, Vicki Wakefield ! Thanks!!
If I have forgotten anyone, please forgive me. I’m rushing to get this thing done while at the same time backing up my hard drive, moving furniture from the windows, etc.
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09.08.08
Posted in Uncategorized at 6:28 pm by Lone Star Shih Tzu and Lhasa Apso Rescue
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These sweet little dogs really need you. They both were not well cared for in their lives. It was just their luck that we ended up being there for them. The shelters know that we are SUCKERS for these broken dogs. Sometimes I wonder if I’m doing the right thing spending so much time and effort on dogs like this. There are plenty of tzu out there that have nothing wrong with them - young, healthy, pretty - people tell me we could always shift our focus off the needy ones and just handle the ones that don’t need much care.
But frankly, I’m not sure YOU all would go along with that, would you? I mean, it’s THESE dogs that need “rescue,” right?
So, on we go, with yet another broken little dog.
We still are in desperate need of a lot of funding to get these bills paid. Monkey has $1650 in his fund and Pate only $120. I’m worried now about going so far with some of these little dogs. But, these babies needed to be “fixed” to be able to go to a great home. Please help us help them and those in the future that will come up.
If you think you might be able to help little Monkey, and would like to contribute to his fund, please CLICK HERE for paypal.
If you think you might be able to help sweet Pate, and would like to contribute to his fund, please CLICK HERE for paypal.
If you are able to send a check, our mailing address is P O Box 1346, Pinehurst, TX 77362. Please complete a PLEDGE FORM so that we count your donation immediately.
Thanks to the following who have already contributed over $1600 to Monkey’s huge medical bills: Stephanie Harris, Joyce and Mkie Tate, Amy Wheeler, Wendy Barnum, Stella Lin, Barbara Grabell, Amanda Lawson, Barbara Detwiler, Sallie Moore, Byron Ledger, Larina Staggers, Peter Ymson, Robin Brenizer, Kara Saenz, Christine Hutchison, Diane Richer in memory of Sugar Bear and Meiling, Martin Howard in memory of Pink and in honor of all the volunteers who take in the broken ones, Janet Bello, Cari Murphy, Victor Bosquez, Dale Stone, Nikki’s Intimates, Lorna Van De Wiele, Jennifer Rue, Wanda Kenyon in memory of Laddie, Nancy Croft in honor of KY Lucky, Cheryl Oyaski., Impulse Devices, Donna Ferris, Peter Ymson, Grace Moore Hewett, Odean Cusak, Mary Kay Moore, Leanne Little.
Pate has received generous donations from Leanne Little, Jill Kirk, Sandy McPherson and Ruth Brooks! Thanks!!
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Posted in Uncategorized at 12:13 pm by Lone Star Shih Tzu and Lhasa Apso Rescue
Pate Davis
Can you believe this? Just last week, the Houston SPCA called with two cruelty confiscations that needed us. One just had a little hair loss - his name is Stilton Davis - beautiful blonde boy - watch for him on the “Say Hello to” blog. But the other, little Pate (PA-TAY), was just a total mess. Hair matted all over his body, toenails that were ALL, and I mean ALL, growing in a circle. Two were starting to embed into the pads of his feet. His right eye has had trauma in the past and is shrunken and his left eye has external scar tissue interferring with his sight. His teeth, well, they’ll most likely have to come out. Luckily, his hearing is good and he has a fantastic personality.
But, he also has a chronic disc problem like Monkey. He is still walking, but our vet thinks this needs to be addressed as quickly as possible.
I took him to Gulf Coast today for an evaluation and, yes, they think it is a chronic disc problem - just like Monkey - he’s been in a bad way for a while so needs surgery fairly quickly. The problem - we’re still trying to fundraise to pay off little Monkey man’s bills and now this.
And, now I’m hyperventillating because hurricane IKE is moving into the Gulf and many of the computer models have it heading straight toward Galveston. We are far enough inland to not take the direct hit, but have always lost power in the past for a while.
So, we really, really need to have funding in place as soon as possible for little Pate to get “fixed up.” Please help us with both Monkey and Pate’s “repair” expense.
If you think you might be able to help little Monkey, and would like to contribute to his fund, please CLICK HERE for paypal.
If you think you might be able to help sweet Pate, and would like to contribute to his fund, please CLICK HERE for paypal.
If you are able to send a check, our mailing address is P O Box 1346, Pinehurst, TX 77362. Please complete a PLEDGE FORM so that we count your donation immediately.
Thanks to the following who have already contributed almost $1600 to Monkey’s huge medical bills: Stephanie Harris, Joyce and Mkie Tate, Amy Wheeler, Wendy Barnum, Stella Lin, Barbara Grabell, Amanda Lawson, Barbara Detwiler, Sallie Moore, Byron Ledger, Larina Staggers, Peter Ymson, Robin Brenizer, Kara Saenz, Christine Hutchison, Diane Richer in memory of Sugar Bear and Meiling, Martin Howard in memory of Pink and in honor of all the volunteers who take in the broken ones, Janet Bello, Cari Murphy, Victor Bosquez, Dale Stone, Nikki’s Intimates, Lorna Van De Wiele, Jennifer Rue, Wanda Kenyon in memory of Laddie, Nancy Croft in honor of KY Lucky, Cheryl Oyaski., Impulse Devices, Donna Ferris, Peter Ymson, Grace Moore Hewett, Odean Cusak, Mary Kay Moore.
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09.07.08
Posted in Uncategorized at 11:13 am by Lone Star Shih Tzu and Lhasa Apso Rescue
Yes, we do seem to come to our supporters a lot with very, very expensive surgeries, etc. But, there are a lot of you that donate monthly anyway to our LSSTLAR Veterinary Bills fund and I wanted to show you what your behind-the-scenes donations did for little Benajamin Ranger last month.
Little Benjamin came to us when a lady found him in the yard of an abandoned home in northwest Houston. He was terribly emaciated and in horrible shape. She took him to our vet and by the time she got there, he was totally non-responsive.
No, he is not sedated in this picture - this is how he came in. Click to enlarge and notice how very tiny his waist and hips are.
Our vet called and said “I’m not sure we can save this one.”
He was hospitalized on IVs for days. It was touch and go for three-four days.
Then, amazingly, he responded and one day, he sat up. One eye had been punctured and just last week, the vet thought him strong enough to go through surgery.
Today, almost a month later, he is still a very thin little boy, but a happy, playful adorable little dog.
His total hospital bill was just over $730. We could not have saved him had it not been for the wonderful people that routinely make donations to our LSSTLAR general vetting fund.
Thanks to all of you from this adorable ALIVE little guy.
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