HoundsGood: Chronicles of a Virtual Volunteer

Saving Shelter Pets, Inc., is celebrating their 71st rescue effort!  The first rescue effort was in January 2006.   There continue to be many litters of Puppy Promises puppies.  This time, there are 25 Puppy Promises pups and 5 lucky adult dogs.

Q:  What is a Puppy Promises Puppy?

A:  A Puppy Promises puppy is a lucky pup who has been enrolled in the Puppy Promises program.

The puppies are intercepted from being dumped at the shelter, sometimes even at the shelter door!  Their owners are given another option.  If they will quarantine the pups at home for another two weeks, SSP will give them their shots on the spot.   In two or three weeks, pending they are deemed healthy by a vet, they will be transported to a reputable rescue where a family is waiting to adopt them.

As for “mom dog,”  she gets spayed after the pups are well on their way so that there are no more accidental litters.  What’s more, is that all the other adult dogs and cats at the house are spayed or neutered by SSP as well. It was noticed that the same last names and addresses would come up, and is more proactive to spay everyone than hope there will not be another litter.  Some of these families take good care of their pets, but just cannot financially handle a litter of puppies or are not allowed to have so many, and feel powerless.   On the other hand, many other families do not care what happens to the pups, but have been convinced to give Puppy Promises a try instead of the alternative (dumping pups at the shelter, drowning, leaving them to fend for themselves).

It costs $50 per puppy to save them.  This includes, but is not limited to:

Age appropriate vaccinations
Transport to rescue
The Spay of the mother dog and other family members

If you are interesting in donating to the latest rescue effort, click here.  A total of $2,400 is needed.  At this writing, the total is now $1885.00 as $515.00 has been raised.  Every dollar helps.

Here is the latest news that I have received from SSP on the hopeful dogs:

Black Jack

Poor Black Jack was supposed to go on a previous transport but tested positive for Heartworm, and had to stay behind for treatment. Can you spare a few dollars to help him pay off his vet bill ($200 for heartworm treatment) and hop on this next transport?
Funds Needed: $200
Raised So Far: $50
STILL NEED: $150

Blondie

Blondie was a Puppy Promises momma, whose her owners decided they wanted to be rid of HER too!! On top of that, Blondie tested positive for Heartworm. She has already been spayed through Puppy Promises, so she needs just $100 for shots & transport, plus $200 for the Heartworm treatment. Can you help SSP turn this adorable girl’s luck around?

Funds Needed: $300
Raised So Far: $65
STILL NEED: $235

Baloo

This big fluffy guy was pulled from the DeKalb County shelter earlier in the year and he also tested positive for Heartworm. He needs $200 to pay off his vet bill and get on his way to freedom!! Big dogs from Georgia shelters, especially those with Heartworm, rarely get a chance – won’t you please help him?

Funds Needed: $200
Raised So Far: $200
FULLY SPONSORED!!

Ozzy

Ozzy is a cute Aussie mix who gets along wonderfully with everyone!! He is already neutered, so he just needs $100 for his vet exam and his spot on the transport. Let’s help this little Murray County stray get on his way to freedom!!

Funds Needed: $100
Raised So Far: $0
STILL NEED: $100

Ellie May

Ellie May is a gorgeous Blue Tick Coonhound dog. She knows that with so many hounds in Georgia, a big girl like her will have trouble finding a home. But she also knows that SSP’s rescues will appreciate her super-friendly personality and will find her an awesome forever home. She is already spayed and needs just $100 to cover the rest of her expenses.

Funds Needed: $100
Raised So Far: $50
STILL NEED: $50

Litter of 6 “Really Mixed” Breed Pups

The breed mix of this multi-colored litter is anyone’s guess, but one thing is certain – they are absolutely adorable!! They are a Puppy Promises litter, and need $50 each for their vetting & transport, plus the spay surgery for their mom.

Funds Needed: $300
Raised So Far: $25
STILL NEED: $275

Litter of 5 Terrier/Chi Pups

These tiny babies, also from our Puppy Promises program, are looking forward to getting out of Georgia and heading to the Northeast to start their new lives in happy homes!! They each need $50 to get on their way – can you help them?

Funds Needed: $250
Raised So Far: $25
STILL NEED: $225

Litter of 7 Hound Mix Pups

It just wouldn’t be a SSP Transport without at least ONE litter of Hound Mix puppies – and here they are!! These seven adorable black & tan kids are also from the Puppy Promises program. Hounds are all too common in Georgia, so they want to go somewhere else – like a rescue in the Northeast! Let’s help them – $50 apiece gets them on their way.

Funds Needed: $350
Raised So Far: $50
STILL NEED: $300

Litter of 4 Redbone Mix Pups

Speaking of hounds, these four Puppy Promises cuties are high mix Redbones. They want their chance at freedom in the Northeast too, and they asking nicely for just a little help so they can get their vetting and their ride. They also need $50 each.

Funds Needed: $200
Raised So Far: $0
STILL NEED: $200

Yogi

Yogi is an adorable puppy from Murray County. This poor guy is an orphan, and he needs to find a family to love him. For just $50, SSP can get Yogi to a rescue in the Northeast, where he’ll get a good start on a great life!!

Funds Needed: $50
Raised So Far: $50
FULLY SPONSORED!!

Litter of 3 Chi Mix Pups

These three tiny kids finally got their picture taken so you all can see how precious they are!! They are part of the Puppy Promises program too, so they will need $50 each for the journey north. Can you help them get on their way?

Funds Needed: $150
Raised So Far: $0
STILL NEED: $150

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