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2008 "Rescue" Contest

Winner - DFW Pug Rescue



Big Paw Designs is donating 25 "Rescue Mom" stickers ($125 Value) to a deserving pet rescue this holiday season.
Nominate your favorite rescue group by submitting a photo of the pet you adopted from the rescue, along with 25 words or less on how that rescue group touched your lives. We will edit stories that are too long

How it works:

- Please send an email to rescue@bigpawdesigns.com with CHRISTMAS RESCUE ENTRY in the email title.

- Include your email address, your pet's name and photo, the rescue group's name, location and website (if avail) and email of the rescue you adopted from, and a 25 word story.

- Submissions will be accepted November 15th – December 10th 2008. ** Contest extended until 12/25/08***

US rescues only please. Winner drawn at random. Stickers go to the rescue, not the pet owner.

- The pet photos and stories will be posted here and select entries will also appear on www.bigpawblog.com

- The winning story and rescue group will be announced December 30th on our blog and our website.




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 Craft Cat Rescue Bend, Oregon

Nominated by Ruby Lucille the cat. "Craft Cat rescue has given our family a beautiful gift of love, affection and continued joy with our precious girl. Thank you!"

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SPCA of Montgomery County (Monterey CA)

Nominated by Briar the cat

"I adopted Briar in February 2008, He is a sweet, friendly, social kitty, and famous in our town. He has touched many lives here. He likes to go to the beach, hangs out with the kids at the elementary school, and even goes shopping."

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Manos Por Patas

Submitted by Tino the dog!

Tino had a broken back and was abandoned in Puerto Rico. MPP helped us get him off the beach, into surgery and home to us in CT!

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Husky Savers Inc

Nominated by Timber

Timber came to us 3 years ago on the 4th of July as a foster care dog from Husky Savers. He had been a stray that was abused and neglected. By fall of that year, he adopted our hears then and forever. He has such a teddy bear face and speaks volumes with his big brown eyes. His favorite spot is his doggie bed next to his daddy's recliner. And he loves to play with Nala, Boo and Oreo, our other 3 Siberians. Timber has overcome so much, we are so proud of him. We love you Timber.

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Pocono Greyhound Rescue

Nominated by Kelton:

Pocono Greyhound Adoption works with a group in the Orlando Florida area to bring exracing greyhounds to the Poconos after their career is over. Kelton's career ended when he lost his eye in an accident at the track.

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Kentuckiana Pugs

Nominated by Poody Pug

Rescued from a puppy mill auction. She can barely walk, but she brings joy to nursing homes & Mill education to schools.

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Austin Siamese & Friends

Nominated by Juliet

Juliet is sweet and loving and was the last of 50 cats taken from the kill shelter when we got her. She’s a wonderful companion.

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DOGUE DE BORDEAUX RESCUE

Submitted by OTTO:

DOGUE DE BODEAUX ADOPTED JULY 2006 FROM DOGUE DE BORDEAUX RESCUE www.ddbsarescue.org Otto's age is unknown and he has an autoimmune disease. He is the best dog I have ever had!

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Suncoast Basset Rescue of Gainesville Florida

Nominated by Hollis

5 years ago on Christmas Eve, a call came in about a hound in need at a local shelter. He was in danger of being put to sleep and had a severe case of demodex mange. It was Christmas Eve and so the red mangy hound was saved. After several foster homes, he then came to me….feisty healthy and still bald. He has become a “legend” with in Suncoast Basset Rescue with all of his escapades. As fund raisers he has had is own university Hollis Brown University to teach bassets how to be bassets.

French Bulldog Rescue Network

Nominated by Paetyn

"When a miracle lands in your lap you know it. FBRN blessed us with a miracle that confirmed our dedication to fostering the unwanted."

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Sun Coast Basset Rescue

Nominated by Sweetie Pie

Rescued in November 2004 from Suncoast Basset Rescue, Gainesville, FL

SBR has touched my life...by allowing me to love and to be loved by every rescue basset that i come into contact with!

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Ahimsa Rescue Foundation

Submitted by Tyler

I adopted Tyler back in 2005. It was love at first site! He is a wonderful companion and we do lots of activities together like Obedience and Rally Trials, Agility, and he loves to travel! He is smart, sweet, and very outgoing. Everyone that meets Tyler falls in love with him instantly! Ahimsa Rescue shows continued compassion and commitment to all their animals, and we keep in contact even now, 3 yrs after I adopted Tyler. Teresa at Ahimsa Rescue is our Angel!

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Ironpaw Akita Rescue

Submitted by Niko

I have Cavalier King Charles Spaniels that I show . And ,since Akitas are generally dog aggressive, rescue was my only option. Niko was 1 1/2 when he came to live with us and "thinks" he's actually a Cavalier. Puppies will crawl all over him and he tries hard not to play too rough. 8 yrs later we don't know how we'll ever replace him. He is one in a million and a credit to his breed.

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PAKS (People Assisting Kindred Spirits)

Submitted by Ryelee

Ryelee (4 month old Rat Terrier) came to me, deaf and abused (2 days after the removal of his cast). He is happy, healthy, and has learned sign language. I cannot imagine our home without him.

ARFHouse

Submitted by Bertha Celeste

Bertha was found drinking from a gutter in the city of Chicago. She was full of sores and starving. ARFhouse, Chicago saw to her extensive veterinary care and adoption. She is now the happiest and best behaved of 12yr old Poodles. Much loved by her humans.

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Dallas/Ft.Worth Sheltie Rescue, Inc.

Sumbitted by Sam

I adopted Sam in November 2000. He clearly had suffered from abuse. In May 2002, Sam, as a Therapy Dog Inc. certified dog, was accepted to be a therapy dog in the Edward Hospital Animal Assisted Therapy Dog program in Naperville, Illinois, which is now the largest hospital based therapy dog program in the country. Sam, who the vet guesses to be 12 years old, just retired after six plus years in the program. Thank you Dallas/Ft.Worth Sheltie Rescue!

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German Shepherd Rescue Central Texas

Sugar was a foster dog of mine who went through several adoptions as she misbehaved at every opportunity. The rescue and I took Sugar back each time. Finally I adopted her and she's NEVER misbehaved for me ever! She gets along very well with my whole pack. Sugar is the best!

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 Italian Greyhound Rescue, Seattle

Submitted by Ava

After losing my first dog, I decided to try fostering. Ava came to me as a meek, terrified foster dog. I instantly fell in love!

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Life Long Friends

Submitted by Bentley

Bentley, formerly Dell, shares our home with Bella, found in Mexico City when we were missionaries. Bentley brings us and Bella joy and has mostly come out of his shyness. I'm awaken each morning with his wet nose in my face, anxiously wanting me to arise and play.

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Pet Rescue

Submitted by Coco

I adopted Coco from Pet Rescue in Miami , FL this year. They are a no-kill shelter with dedicated employees who matched me with this beautiful Maine Coon cat, who was not the friendliest of the 55 cats they had available for adoption. Due to Kat Sullivan’s knowledge of animals, I trusted her recommendation and Coco is now the most loving cat ever (she took her last bite the day I took her out of the shelter). I would highly recommend this incredible organization to find a pet!

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Dallas Fort Worth Pug Rescue

Submitted by Luna

Luna had been given to pug rescue by a former owner who kept her in a crate all day with her sister. He confided he also kept a cardboard box in the crate so she would not be able to move around much. This way there would be no bathroom accidents for him to clean up at the end of the day.

Bob and Jan took Luna to her new home last year.


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