tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89775180689591163392024-03-05T03:31:55.817-08:00The MPHQ DiaryMoving Paws Inc is a small dog breed rescue in Adelaide.
We use this blog to raise awareness and bring attention to dog related matters.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02975546341595269290noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8977518068959116339.post-77270453677301971322018-10-21T23:53:00.000-07:002018-10-21T23:53:00.437-07:00You can teach an old dog new tricks!<h2 style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="color: #e69138;">You can teach an old dog new tricks!</span></b></h2>
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So passionately written by Sharon Rogers, doggy Mum to Heidi</div>
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I’m writing this in memory of “Heidi” who came to us through
Moving Paws – firstly as a Holiday Care dog and then as a Foster with the
intent to adopt her – all dependent upon a feisty Jack Russell who rules our
house!!<br />
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I have to stress here before I go on that Heidi was NOT
unloved or neglected by her owner – she had been living the past 10 years with
a 90 year old lady who could no longer manage her care and there wasn’t any
family who were able to take her.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Heidi first came to us as a Holiday Care Dog – we already
had 2 dogs for holiday care plus our own 2 dogs but Heidi needed to come due to
circumstances and so for a week we had 5 dogs!! Heidi was no trouble at all and
was with us for about a month – she was very much a dog that showed no emotion
at all, she was a bit of a loner and didn’t mix with the other dogs – she just
went along with whatever was happening – used the doggy door, went to bed and
stayed there all night, went on excursions with us etc. all the time no emotion
or excitement but that was her personality at the time.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYlcU3Jh3La3eW-iJ6OmVY-Srlj3ZzVZ7PRIbUHFRTIsIVeoIcATFeaEz6IbIybKiinhV0NXECA4Z6oE7FujPKxdHXJ3lPa98ohdY39cuatcDh5RoR5g6fptMcvjlL6KoYDEdJsGuW-rk/s1600/Heidi+2+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYlcU3Jh3La3eW-iJ6OmVY-Srlj3ZzVZ7PRIbUHFRTIsIVeoIcATFeaEz6IbIybKiinhV0NXECA4Z6oE7FujPKxdHXJ3lPa98ohdY39cuatcDh5RoR5g6fptMcvjlL6KoYDEdJsGuW-rk/s200/Heidi+2+.jpg" width="150" /></a>Heidi went back to her owner at the Retirement village for
about a month or so before the family decided that her owner was no longer able
to look after her – they had asked us if we would take her and my husband was
very keen – I wanted to make sure our Jack Russell would be nice so we said
when they needed to make the decision go through Moving Paws again and we would
have her as a foster with the intent to keep her. Her owner was very upset when
I collected her from the home because she loved her and Heidi had been her late
husband’s dog – I assured her we would love her and she would be part of our
family!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Heidi came home and settled in – she was a very clever dog –
she knew the “pecking order” – don’t mess with the feisty Jack Russell bitch –
give way at all times LOL!! No problems with the gentle giant Chocolate
Labrador just watch out for his tail wagging and getting whacked in the face!<o:p></o:p></div>
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We have our own business which at times allows us to take
our dogs and involve them – quite a few years ago we had a special “cage” made
for the back of our ute to serve 2 purposes – lock our gear in but also allow
us to transport our 2 labradors that we originally had. We had a ramp made up
so it was easy for the dogs to get up! We often get asked if we are the dog
catcher with our mismatched lot of dogs we are always carting around! Heidi
loved the wind in her face and being able to look around at everything and
smell everything. She loved the beach – don’t think she had ever been before,
going to the dog park, running around the lawn tennis courts we look after,
going to the dump – all sorts of exciting adventures – even camping in a
Winnebago for a week while we worked in the country!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI3p0lYU0u6z6mlbBL_PnywZn7UUJpoB6Nl2GVUG4X_ElBwEADxI3i4EF3HfeJ8BXt3gf9kG0NNSa6VpP8nHYft0r5WW9kVd6U5RzAfVM8BDYZWRKhIOfe9lAZMw844wCb1qt5sbbqe2Q/s1600/Heidi+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI3p0lYU0u6z6mlbBL_PnywZn7UUJpoB6Nl2GVUG4X_ElBwEADxI3i4EF3HfeJ8BXt3gf9kG0NNSa6VpP8nHYft0r5WW9kVd6U5RzAfVM8BDYZWRKhIOfe9lAZMw844wCb1qt5sbbqe2Q/s200/Heidi+3.jpg" width="200" /></a>Slowly Heidi’s personality changed – she showed emotion, she
got excited, she trotted around with more attitude and interest, she literally
ran around, she lept in the air when I got home from a long day at work and
zoomed around the house in excitement, she became a pack dog and learnt to sit
with our other dogs and want to be with us and not so solitary, she wanted to
go out for excursions and fun all the time, she followed our Jack Russell
around – she became a totally different dog! And she had never made a sound
whilst with us initially but she learnt to BARK and express herself – she would
sit looking out the front door and bark at people and dogs – you cannot imagine
the sheer joy I felt when I first heard her bark – she had found her voice -
thanks of course to the Jack Russell resident guard dog who I think gave her
the concept of barking!! <o:p></o:p></div>
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I need to mention that taking on a Senior Dog can be just as
much fun as a puppy/younger dog – we were fully aware that an older dog is of
course not getting any younger and would be more likely to have health issues
etc but to us that was not any problem – we love our dogs and do whatever is
needed – our Labrador Chewbacca is 12 and Jack Russell Bernie 10 and Westie
Heidi over 12 - all geriatrics! Heidi was deaf so we learnt ways of getting her
attention but we never let her out of our sight because she learnt to move
quickly and she would be gone in a flash! And soon after we adopted her we
found out she had a bad heart condition – her heart would literally stop
beating every so often which led to her passing out for brief moments and
having small fits. At one point we discussed a pace maker but medication
managed to cut down the passing out episodes for awhile – so twice a day she
was on medication and we always kept an eye on her – she was happy and not in pain
so we took that! Never ever did we feel this was too hard to deal with or not
worth the effort - we would have done whatever was needed for her – she was
having the best possible life with us and although we knew it wasn’t going to
be a long life we gained so much satisfaction just watching her live life!<o:p></o:p></div>
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You know the saying: “You can’t teach an old dog new
tricks”?? Well don’t you believe it!!! I can prove with 2 dogs that this is not
the case – firstly the change in Heidi just from leading a different life and
experiencing so many new things and secondly our feisty little Jack Russell
“Bernie” who has intensely disliked other dogs in the past ended up watching
over Heidi and going up to her when she was having a “passing out” moment to
make sure she was okay, waking her up in the morning when due to her deafness
she couldn’t hear us all getting out of bed and even whilst<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>camping getting into the same bed as Heidi –
never in my life would I have believed that!!<o:p></o:p></div>
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We lost Heidi today – her heart gave out and we are
shattered – she went to sleep in her bed – Bernie was with her watching over
her until we realised. Our house feels strange without that funny little
Westie!! One less happy face to greet us when we get home. We didn’t have her
for long but she was part of our family. Yes we are sad but we are also so
pleased with ourselves that we gave her the best possible finish to her life –
there is no better satisfaction. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I want to say that Senior dogs ROCK!!!! They can be just
like a young dog – they can show emotion and get excited, they will love you
for what you do for them. Remember most seniors have been removed from the only
home they have ever known but they can adapt to you and your home – you just
have to show them love! So what if they have medical issues – just deal with
them! Give them the best possible quality of life until the end – it’s not
about quantity! Heidi is proof of that – she came to us August last year for
Holiday care and has been with us as “our” dog since October of last year – we
loved her and showed her the best time for 12 months – yes we wish it was more
but it wasn’t to be. She passed away at home in her bed with her pack mates –
she’s left a hole but there are no regrets for the life we gave her!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Please please don’t pass up a senior dog because you don’t
think it’s worth it or too hard – they will reward you a hundredfold – they
will make you laugh – they will teach YOU new tricks – they will love you
unconditionally – they might not be here for long but they will touch your heart
and have the best life possible!!!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Run free beautiful girl - always and forever x </div>
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#ADOPTDONTSHOP</div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02975546341595269290noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8977518068959116339.post-34369636198781539662018-07-29T20:03:00.000-07:002018-07-29T20:03:03.063-07:00The Hidden Cost of Online Fundraisers<br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">The Hidden Cost of Online
Fundraisers</span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Like many rescue
organisations, Moving Paws Inc is active on social media, including<span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/MovingPaws/"><span style="color: black;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc;">Facebook</span></a></span></span>. There are a number of
benefits to social media – we can keep our supporters updated, raise awareness
of important issues, and promote fundraising activities. Platforms like
Facebook are very popular and free to use, so this can be extremely useful for
non-profit organisations like us.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi6gjxT0uDVHmy2kKSPnhxNMlbDXilHzvdg-nSh-98NTBFyy-cjtGBaUK6TYnTv9isl9qHcBuJlioSj-at8XeX7O62OtcdbC9YYUHW00VrvHvxl1PBzwOJ_PKxrWzZpgudg9aefk7APNk/s1600/terrier-piggy-bank.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="577" data-original-width="866" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi6gjxT0uDVHmy2kKSPnhxNMlbDXilHzvdg-nSh-98NTBFyy-cjtGBaUK6TYnTv9isl9qHcBuJlioSj-at8XeX7O62OtcdbC9YYUHW00VrvHvxl1PBzwOJ_PKxrWzZpgudg9aefk7APNk/s320/terrier-piggy-bank.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Social media also allows us
to promote our fundraisers in a way we could only have dreamed about a few
years ago.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Recently we have seen a
number of Facebook posts and websites asking for people to vote for particular
charities to receive grants, or to donate to indirect fundraisers via third
party websites. However, some online fundraisers aren’t as straightforward as
they appear.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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problematic. They will usually ask you to submit some personal details to
‘validate’ your vote. We ask our supporters and friends to be very wary of
submitting personal information, as you are likely to end up on mailing lists
begging for more votes and/or donations. We also cannot vouch for the security
of any personal information you submit to other websites.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">External fundraising websites
charge fees for their service. The fees are charged to the charity by being
deducted from donations before any funds are passed on. Some charge monthly or
quarterly ‘platform fees’, and the majority charge transaction fees and credit
card fees. This means that if you donate via a third party website, not all of
your donation goes to your chosen cause. In some cases this can significantly
affect the bottom line of the organisation you have chosen to support.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">These websites may work
well for large charities, but for us the fees are prohibitive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">We have stopped promoting a
lot of these posts.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge82rtnOn5F_v4xAcDf3NJOfbIWcVpq5uMiZ-4yxEKRrMxxmu2fwLjbnDn5CxA0MonDinjrsPgrtgZrfiJsvYPyd85xF_yfgvdTDAFVC4wvj2cKthCjwXacU0dAODx9j4MCT8YluHTP9c/s1600/iStock_000068489047_small.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="525" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge82rtnOn5F_v4xAcDf3NJOfbIWcVpq5uMiZ-4yxEKRrMxxmu2fwLjbnDn5CxA0MonDinjrsPgrtgZrfiJsvYPyd85xF_yfgvdTDAFVC4wvj2cKthCjwXacU0dAODx9j4MCT8YluHTP9c/s320/iStock_000068489047_small.png" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">There are also websites
promoting pet rescue that solicit for donations – however, only a portion of
the donations actually go to the animals. The rest is used for website costs
and staff salaries. These websites are not directly involved in rehoming pets but
provide a list of adoption organisations along with general information. The
need for these directory-type websites is debatable, as most rescue
organisations have their own websites and social media pages which can easily
be found with an online search. We believe the limited funds available from
fundraisers could be better spent helping rescue organisations directly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">We support transparency in
all forms of fundraising. Before voting or donating online, please review the
website carefully to check where your information and money are going. How are
the donations spent? Are there fees involved? Will you be contacted in the
future or will your information be sold/passed on to other organisations?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The direct approach is
usually best. If you would like to support Moving Paws Inc with a donation
(however big or small), please see our <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://www.movingpaws.org.au/donate-here/">donation page</a></span> where
we happily provide the details so that you can send it directly to us via
PayPal or our bank account. That way there are no fees or very limited fees
with no commissions – but direct support for our rescued dogs and numerous
expenses. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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extremely grateful for your support.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Please share our blog, browse our<span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.movingpaws.org.au/"><span style="color: black;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc;">website</span></a></span></span>,
and check out Moving Paws Inc on<span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/MovingPaws/"><span style="color: black;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc;">Facebook</span></a></span></span>
and<span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/movingpawsinc/"><span style="color: black;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc;">Instagram</span></a></span></span>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Moving Paws Inc.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">As you would see on our</span><a href="http://www.movingpaws.org.au/"><span style="color: black; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">website</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"> and</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/MovingPaws/"><span style="color: black; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Facebook</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"> page, Moving Paws </span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Inc
has always had a steady stream of homeless dogs coming into our care and going
to loving forever homes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">We are a small team and we
care deeply about every dog that we rescue. The organisation was started
because we are passionate about dog rescue and want to help animals in need.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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We are all invested deeply in the welfare of the animals
that come to us; no one more so than me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>When a dog is surrendered I become its legal owner - it is my
responsibility, its future health and happiness is my responsibility, and this
is something I take very seriously.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Most of the time, these dogs have had a very difficult
start to life. I am responsible for their future, and it is a huge
responsibility. More than anything, I want them to be successfully re-homed with
a minimum of stress and live out long and healthy lives in their forever homes.
They deserve 110% love going forward. It is up to us to ensure the very best
outcomes.<o:p></o:p></div>
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This responsibility weighs heavily.<o:p></o:p></div>
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personal toll on me. I very often take on their problems and their owners’
problems. I have had a strong sense of empathy since a very young age, and I
always wanted to help make the world a better place. When I founded Moving
Paws, I soon came to realise the emotional toll that this takes.<br />
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In rescue, we witness some terrible suffering, and this
stays with the majority of us. Dogs may be sick, neglected, and traumatised,
but it is extremely rewarding when we know we have made a difference; and this
is why we continue to rescue and change lives.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We look at the bigger picture – that of the second chance. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Adoptions are always tinged with sadness as we say
goodbye to those we love very much. It doesn’t get any easier, and each dog is
a new goodbye. When we approve an adoption, we place a huge amount of trust in
the new owners to continue what we started and we pray that this happens. <o:p></o:p></div>
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It is hard to truly explain the heart and soul that is
put into caring for and rehabilitating the special needs dogs we take into
care.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have always tried to remain
focused on our goal to rescue and rehabilitate without judgement.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We greatly appreciate all of our supporters, and we would
like people to understand that adopting a dog from us is more than a
transaction. We put everything into their rehabilitation and we say goodbye
with very mixed feelings. A lot of work goes into ensuring our dogs are
equipped for their new lives. We also work hard to ensure they go to the most
suitable homes possible. Not all dogs are suited to all situations, and we
carefully consider all applications to ensure the best outcomes.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We are very fortunate that the majority of our adopters
stay in contact and remain part of the Moving Paws family; however, there are
some that prefer not to. There are no rules, but it makes our job easier when
we can see that our dogs are doing well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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Over the past year, I personally have taken on more than
I should have, as the dogs’ lives have always been my number one priority.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This meant that carers, adopters, and lots of
people and situations didn’t get the support that I feel is needed by the founder
of an organisation. I had spread myself too thin… Something I made a commitment
not to do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have also experienced some
fairly deep bullying and nastiness from members of the public.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Occasionally I used to feel that it may be time to take a
step back from outside pressures, but I never did - thinking myself weak for
having such thoughts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My rescue work
continues behind the scenes everyday with our sanctuary dogs, foster carer
communication, book work, enquiries, vet appointments and running the
organisation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All this doesn’t leave
much time to deal with much else. <o:p></o:p></div>
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But the time did come - and has come - that I needed to
take a step back for the sake of my own personal well-being.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Moving Paws is my reason, my passion, and it
always will be.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Moving Paws team are
dedicated, caring, and love animals and I am very proud of this
organisation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But for now, I will not be
personally fostering any more dogs. My commitment at present is to my sanctuary dogs and the MP team.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The pressure of re-homing has
weighed deeply on my heart for too long and it needs a break. <o:p></o:p></div>
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We need to put the animals first and ensure that we do
everything in our power to help them and this I will always do - and I will be
better for it having had a break. <o:p></o:p><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">If you’ve been browsing our</span><a href="http://www.movingpaws.org.au/"><span style="color: black; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">website</span></a><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> or</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/MovingPaws/"><span style="color: black; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Facebook</span></a><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> page, you would have seen
that Moving Paws Inc is a dog rescue organisation, specialising in small
breeds.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">And you might be wondering
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">You may picture us bravely
wading into flood waters or across busy roads to scoop up frightened pets. But
that’s not really what we mean by ‘rescue’. Thankfully, we don’t have to resort
to these dramatic measures very often!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">The reality is a little
less exciting, but every bit as rewarding.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">We rescue dogs that are at
risk of being abandoned or put to sleep. As we’ve</span><a href="http://mphqdiary.blogspot.com.au/2017/06/surrendering-your-pets.html"><span style="color: black; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">posted before</span></a><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">, there are many situations
that can lead to dogs being surrendered. In an ideal world we would love to see
pets live out their entire lives with one happy family - but the reality is
that many dogs and cats will suddenly find themselves without a home. Moving
Paws Inc was created to help deal with this problem, and we deal with it the
best we can (despite the financial and emotional cost).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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taking in surrendered pets, having any necessary veterinary care attended to,
and assessing their personality and individual needs. We work hard to get our
dogs to optimum health. They are then placed in foster care, followed by a
suitable forever home.</span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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that the dogs we take in can be successfully rehomed. We are responsible for
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animals that we rescue, and we take this responsibility very seriously. We
put a lot of work in to identifying any special needs and providing care to
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Tragically, some pets are
euthanised because they are seen as unadoptable. This may be because rescue
groups don’t have the resources to put into training and socialisation. Some
animals may be seen as too ‘challenging’ to successfully adopt out.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">I was reminded of this
recently when we took in an older male dog. His name is Dino. He had lived his
whole life with an elderly gentleman; he had not been desexed, nor received any
sort of training or socialisation. This was probably not an issue during his
previous life, but now that his owner was in a nursing home and unable to look
after him, Dino’s behaviour was creating problems.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Naturally, as soon as he
was brought in to Moving paws, Dino was taken to the vet for a medical check.
Some of his blood test results were abnormal, so we proceeded to an ultrasound
to investigate further.</span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">While Dino was at the vet,
we got a call from their office asking if we really wanted to proceed with
further tests. He had been difficult to handle and they stated he was ‘probably
not suitable for rehoming’.</span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">We don’t give up easily
though. While little Dino had been somewhat difficult, it was very early days.
He didn’t understand what was happening, and was stressed due to the big
upheaval in his life and unfamiliar people and surroundings. This is akin to a
young child throwing a tantrum in a stressful environment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Dino clearly needed some
time to adapt. As a responsible rescue group, we spend time allowing the dogs
to be gradually socialised with other dogs and people. We also call on
experienced professionals to help us resolve any underlying</span><a href="http://mphqdiary.blogspot.com.au/2017/09/dogs-and-behaviour-issues.html"><span style="color: black; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">behavioural problems</span></a><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">. We
don’t force the dogs into situations that they can’t handle.</span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">It breaks my heart to think
about all the animals that have missed out on a second chance due to issues
that may have been resolved with some more time and care. Resources are scarce
in the animal rescue world, and all volunteer organisations rely on their
supporters to make the rescues possible.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">We sincerely understand that not all dogs are suitable for
rehoming, and in some rare circumstances the kindest thing to do is to send
them to the rainbow bridge.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Dino’s test results were
not good. He has several masses in his liver and blad<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a>der
along with testicular cancer. After receiving Dino’s results it was determined that
he would remain a Moving Paws sanctuary doggy.
However, we are very pleased to report that he is adjusting well to his
furever foster family, and is already enjoying his new home and a new lease on life. He will live out his retirement receiving all
the love and care he deserves.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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share our vision that all pets deserve a second chance.</span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Thank you for reading!
Please share our blog, browse our</span><a href="http://www.movingpaws.org.au/"><span style="color: black; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">website</span></a><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">, and check out Moving Paws
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Regards, Debbie - Founder -
Moving Paws Inc.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Dog behaviour is a hot topic, and a very important issue. Sadly,
we regularly hear news reports and anecdotes of dog attacks. Like all animals,
dogs have the potential to be dangerous to humans, and injuries can occur. Even
the cutest, fluffiest lap dog can snap under the right (or wrong) conditions.</div>
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With some dogs, it’s easy to spot behavioural problems. They
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Other problems may not show up as aggression towards people,
but can manifest as destructive behaviour. Dogs may chew furniture or
re-arrange the contents of your house when bored or stressed. Excessive barking
is another symptom that may indicate a deeper problem.</div>
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Perhaps the most challenging problem can be when an
otherwise well-behaved dog suddenly acts inappropriately. An unexpected bite
can be traumatic for the dog’s family and lead to a great deal of mistrust and distress.
Tragically, behavioural problems are a reason commonly given for surrenders and
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I recently witnessed an incident that really made me think
about these issues. I was at our local vet clinic and there was a large dog in
the waiting room with her owner. The dog was off lead and behaved impeccably -
until her owner tried to call her into the consultation room. Rosie (not her
real name) was at the clinic for her regular injections and appeared to know
what was coming.</div>
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called again with a sterner voice, she started to cower and took a few steps
towards me, away from her owner. Her owner then shouted and grabbed her collar;
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You can imagine the shock this caused. This was all
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This incident left me very upset. Rosie had shown all the
signs that she was uncomfortable - such as ignoring commands, cowering, and
moving towards another person in the waiting room, lip licking and whale eye. It is natural that dogs will
attempt to avoid situations that they know will cause pain. This incident could have been avoided if the owner had remained calm and reassured
her, instead of becoming terse? Using a leash in all public places is a necessity, in this stressful environment it would also have helped Rosie’s owner maintain more control to avoid the situation escalating.</div>
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As humans, we have the luxury of being able to express our
emotions – anger, fear, frustration – in a way that others can understand.
Unfortunately, inter-species communication can be far trickier. It is
unrealistic to expect our pets to behave the way we wish all of the time, and
the way we deal with this can make all the difference.</div>
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We owe it to our pets to make every effort to understand
what they are trying to tell us. Dogs frequently show warning signs, and it’s
important to learn how to spot them. It’s essential to understand that your pet
will express his or her emotions, and to know how to react appropriately.</div>
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Symptoms of stress can include nervousness, growling,
panting, and having ‘accidents’ inside<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a>. If your pet is
showing unusual or inappropriate behaviour, it may be time to take steps to
identify and deal with the root cause. While a visit to the vet may be an
obvious cause for anxiety, other things may be less clear. Have you recently
changed your routine? Are you away from home for long periods? Are there loud
noises in your neighbourhood such as aircraft, construction, or fireworks?</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLS6yxXEUAXBERoNHn1HX-ylEAB8hODNVvnv4eUl7iU1CY-N2uL0UAuv5njcrwTtl15aKsQu-L78ErrCG0Zf6lWbzG9E7TPBnE7J3kdSUSuIhyhmRkz-eurNOG6LdO7s3e7EG55Tc4mXE/s1600/dogface3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="413" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLS6yxXEUAXBERoNHn1HX-ylEAB8hODNVvnv4eUl7iU1CY-N2uL0UAuv5njcrwTtl15aKsQu-L78ErrCG0Zf6lWbzG9E7TPBnE7J3kdSUSuIhyhmRkz-eurNOG6LdO7s3e7EG55Tc4mXE/s200/dogface3.jpg" width="200" /></a>It is our responsibility to ensure that our pets are happy
and healthy, and their emotional well being is just as important as the
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We recommend that you seek professional advice if you are
experiencing behavioural problems with your pet. Many issues can be overcome
with patience and persistence, but DO NOT put your safety or that of your
family at risk. Please do not be embarrassed to reach out to experts. </div>
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Please feel free to reach out to us at Moving Paws Inc if
you would like to discuss your pet’s behaviour and we can certainly get you in
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Thank you for reading! Please share our blog, browse our <a href="http://www.movingpaws.org.au/">website</a>, and check out Moving Paws Inc
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02975546341595269290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8977518068959116339.post-29754588712386325592017-08-09T21:04:00.000-07:002017-09-10T20:19:53.788-07:00What's wrong with Puppy Farms<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times"; font-size: 16.0pt;">What’s
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivS6Q27tMY_sn7fztru_E57V8xwVojZlIlbJEiaB4q1BK65dKpy1bxUe-mNgb92rTjYT5a1FjGn9Xkr1AZQyPhUKP71mwzCkIeeDGsCToGeAgvpODfF2ca-ll0nM4kXI57ZXelL4azFcM/s1600/PF1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="340" data-original-width="511" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivS6Q27tMY_sn7fztru_E57V8xwVojZlIlbJEiaB4q1BK65dKpy1bxUe-mNgb92rTjYT5a1FjGn9Xkr1AZQyPhUKP71mwzCkIeeDGsCToGeAgvpODfF2ca-ll0nM4kXI57ZXelL4azFcM/s320/PF1.jpg" width="320" /></a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times"; font-size: 16.0pt;">You have probably heard of
puppy farms, also known as puppy factories or puppy mills. The RSPCA defines a
puppy farm as 'an intensive dog breeding facility that is operated under inadequate
conditions that fail to meet the dogs' behavioural, social and/or physiological
needs'.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times"; font-size: 16.0pt;">Puppy farms are large-scale
commercial operations that breed and sell dogs for profit. The breeding dogs
and their puppies may be kept in overcrowded, unhygienic conditions. The dogs’
health may be neglected because veterinary care costs money and these costs eat
into profits. Puppies live in small cages or pens until they are taken away to
be sold. The pups often have very little handling and socialisation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times"; font-size: 16.0pt;">Commercial puppy mills
operate to make money, and there is a LOT of money in this type of dog
breeding. Puppies may be purebred and sold for hundreds or thousands of
dollars, or ‘designer’ crossbreds which command similar prices. Puppy farms
minimise costs by breeding on a large scale, and will breed from almost any dog
- even those with health problems that may be passed on to the puppies.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times"; font-size: 16.0pt;">Puppies in large facilities
are not socialised like they would be if they came from a smaller scale
breeder. They may have never been inside a house or met children. This can lead
to behavioural problems that take a lot of time and dedication to resolve.
Sadly, some pets will end up in pounds as a result.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times"; font-size: 16.0pt;">Large-scale commercial
breeders generally don’t let the public see behind closed doors. They may only
sell puppies online, and meet in car parks or other public places to hand over
the pups. They also supply puppies to pet shops.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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you have no way of knowing where the puppy has come from. You can’t see the
parents or ensure that the pup has been socialised. You could be buying a
lifetime of expensive vet bills.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times"; font-size: 16.0pt;">Puppy farmers have been
known to use a nice-looking house as a ‘shop front’ to give the impression that
they are not a commercial breeder. This can make it extremely difficult to tell
who is legitimate and who isn’t.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_MCJarsKGbcsVy6FNr3jI_B-8wECcyE-qEI0QVd7Mou35rpl_tlZhudOB_0nRWh2nD9bo53PiSaGxsKSoF8-4xY_hpQsFccDY0NIytrtPziuviq5HsuQgwQYtvi3pv37q5NZ2S2cM8kU/s1600/PF3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="168" data-original-width="299" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_MCJarsKGbcsVy6FNr3jI_B-8wECcyE-qEI0QVd7Mou35rpl_tlZhudOB_0nRWh2nD9bo53PiSaGxsKSoF8-4xY_hpQsFccDY0NIytrtPziuviq5HsuQgwQYtvi3pv37q5NZ2S2cM8kU/s320/PF3.jpg" width="320" /></a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times"; font-size: 16.0pt;">The glamour for fashionable
breeds such as Pugs and French Bulldogs mean high profits for puppy mills.
These breeds are already known to have health issues, and when combined with
unscrupulous breeding, the problems are magnified.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times"; font-size: 16.0pt;">Unfortunately, many puppy
farms are operating legally. Animal lovers have been campaigning for several
years for stricter welfare laws. These farms continue operating because there
is a demand for puppies, and many buyers just don’t know that their beloved pet
has come from a factory-like environment. The fact that a breeder is
‘registered’ with the council or a dog association does not mean they are not
operating on a commercial scale.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times"; font-size: 16.0pt;">How can we put these puppy
factories out of business? There are a few steps that we all can take.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times"; font-size: 16.0pt;">1. Adopt – don’t shop! There
are thousands of dogs and cats looking for homes through rescue organisations
like Moving Paws Inc, breed-specific rescues, and pounds. By adopting from one
of these organisations, you are saving a life. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times"; font-size: 16.0pt;">2. Never buy a puppy or
kitten from a pet shop, unless the shop is offering adoptions on behalf of a
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times"; font-size: 16.0pt;">3. Educate yourself. Useful websites such as
http://www.animalsaustralia.org/puppies,
https://rspca.org.au/campaigns/puppy-farms and http://www.oscarslaw.org/ are
great resources for learning more about puppy farms, and provide steps that you
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times"; font-size: 16.0pt;">4. Be suspicious if the
puppy seller wants to meet away from their home, or does not seem interested in
the home that you have to offer their pup.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times"; font-size: 16.0pt;">5. A seller who seems to be
in a hurry should also raise red flags. This shows that the welfare of their
animals is not their main priority. Thank you for reading! Please share our
blog, browse our website, and check out Moving Paws Inc on Facebook and
Instagram.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times"; font-size: 16.0pt;">Regards, Debbie</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times"; font-size: 16.0pt;">Founder -
Moving Paws Inc.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02975546341595269290noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8977518068959116339.post-56601221009931299982017-06-27T21:41:00.001-07:002017-09-10T20:20:06.689-07:00Alternatives to Surrender<div class="MsoNormal">
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their whole lives. All going well, that’s what usually happens. But there may
come a time when you are faced with a difficult situation – perhaps the loss of
a job or stable living situation, a family breakup, or illness. This can lead
to many difficult decisions as you try to work out the best outcome for
yourself, your family, and your pets.</div>
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What do you do in this situation? You don’t want to surrender
your pets unless it’s absolutely the last resort. Sometimes, it’s the only
option – see our previous blog post on <a href="http://mphqdiary.blogspot.com.au/2017/06/surrendering-your-pets.html">surrendering
animals</a>. But there are steps you can take to ensure that your furry friends
can stay with you, and it’s a great idea to think about these before anything
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Our main tip - plan ahead! We constantly see adverts telling
us to plan for the future. We are urged to consider car and house insurance,
life insurance, funeral insurance, and income protection insurance. We write
wills to ensure that our families are taken care of. We appoint guardians for
our children so that they will be looked after if the worst happens.</div>
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But some events can be more difficult to plan for. What
would happen if your family broke down and you had to find somewhere else to
live at short notice, with your pets in tow? It really can happen to anyone at
any time, no matter how unlikely it may seem right now. Unfortunately, this is
not something we can take out insurance for!</div>
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At Moving Paws Inc we recommend that you speak to family and
friends to see who would be willing to step up and care for your animals in an
emergency. Most of us know some fellow animal lovers who may be able to help
short or long term. It’s a great idea to discuss this possibility with anyone
who may be willing to help. Social media can be a great platform to reach out
to like-minded friends.</div>
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Family breakdowns can be very problematic for pet owners.
The stress of trying to find accommodation at short notice is hard enough, and
pet-friendly rentals are uncommon in Australia. This situation will also put a
stress on finances – and this can force some difficult decisions.</div>
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What would happen if you became unwell or were admitted to
hospital? You may need someone to feed your pets for a day or two, or to
provide full time care for weeks or months. This means that a trusted person
will need to know who they can contact to get to your pets. It is helpful if
they also know what your pets eat and when, along with any special needs.</div>
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Moving Paws Inc has a holiday care program that can assist
with short term care at a reasonable cost (and the proceeds go towards the care
of our rescue pets). Our network of carers can host your dogs in a loving home
environment if you know you will be spending time in hospital. More information
is available on our <a href="http://www.movingpaws.org.au/holiday-care-program/">website</a>.</div>
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Sometimes, when pet owners pass away, their families are
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groups. Please don’t assume that someone will take on your pets – again, it’s a
great idea to discuss this with your family and have an emergency carer lined
up just in case. In the event that your family or friends are unable to care
for your pets, please ask them to contact Moving Paws Inc for advice and
rehoming options. You can even include our details in your will to ensure that
your furry friends are taken care of.<br />
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Some organisations encourage pet owners to carry a card in
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There is no guarantee that this card will be found or followed, but it may help
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Behavioural issues are another common cause for surrenders.
This can be difficult to handle, especially if your dog’s behaviour changes and
he or she picks up bad habits or becomes stressed. Help is available in many
forms – veterinarians can offer guidance, and there are numerous books and websites
available with dog training tips. If the behaviour is very challenging, a
professional trainer may be able to restore the balance.</div>
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Moving Paws Inc is a responsible pet rescue organisation,
and we ask potential adopters to answer questions to confirm what arrangements
they have made for the care of their pets if their circumstances change. Some
responders answer this question with a response that “nothing will happen”, and
this shows that they do not have any backup plan in place. We believe that this
is a vitally important question to ask adopters, for all the reasons outlined
above. If you are adopting a dog from us (or anyone else), please think about
how you would answer.</div>
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We encourage you to discuss these contingencies with your
loved ones. It makes so much sense to have a back-up plan for your pets.
Perhaps you have a close friend or relative who is a cat or dog lover (or
both!), who may be willing to take over care if you are unable to.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02975546341595269290noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8977518068959116339.post-81508869928020758652017-06-08T00:21:00.000-07:002017-09-10T20:20:22.635-07:00Social Media<div class="MsoNormal">
Social media can be a wonderful thing. It is fantastic as a
platform to promote pet adoptions, rescue organisations, and lost and found
animals. Social networks such as Facebook and Instagram bring together many
netizens with common interests, and many thousands of rescue pets have found
new homes through pet rescue pages.</div>
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Many not-for-profit organisations, such as Moving Paws Inc,
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Our Facebook page has helped us to promote adoptions and find homes for many
needy dogs. Where else could we advertise an unlimited number of adoptable pets
at no cost? This means that we can use our limited financial resources for the
good of the dogs. We also use social media to get the word out that we can save
lives by taking on pets that have nowhere else to go.</div>
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Rescue organisations also use social media as an important
educational tool. We can share information about pet health, diet, and
behavioural issues, and how to improve these. Vast amounts of information can
be found in seconds, which is a big advantage over traditional media such as
books and magazines. We hope that we have helped pet owners to keep their dogs
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But social media can have a negative side. We love the fact
that many users are passionate about animal welfare; but well-meaning
supporters sometimes post detrimental comments without a full understanding of
the situation. Whether it’s someone asking for takers to rehome a pet, or adopters
reaching the conclusion that things aren’t working out and returning a pet to
us – these scenarios can attract some negative responses. It’s important to
remember that there are often many complex reasons behind this decision. For
more on this topic, see our previous blog on surrendering pets <a href="http://mphqdiary.blogspot.com.au/p/surrende.html">http://mphqdiary.blogspot.com.au/p/surrende.html</a>.</div>
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It’s often not possible for us to go into the full reasons
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We realise that not every home is suitable for every pet.
This is why we (and other responsible organisations) offer a trial period,
during which the dog can be returned. It’s important to remember that this is 100%
for the benefit of the dog. We do offer full support to all of our adopters
during and after the trial period to ensure that they are set up for success
wherever possible. With love and dedication (and work), many problems can be
overcome. But, occasionally - despite everyone’s best efforts - it would be
detrimental for the dog to remain in an unsuitable home and he or she is far
better off returning to foster care so that a more appropriate home can be
found. When this happens, the rescue agency has the benefit of more information
about the pet’s behaviour and individual needs that will help ensure that the
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It is far preferable for a pet to be returned to the same
rescue organisation than it is for him or her to end up at a pound, or having
to start from scratch with a different rescue group. We ask our online
supporters to understand this and avoid making negative statements about
adopters or surrendering owners. The last thing that we want is to put people
off approaching us to either adopt or surrender a pet. We prefer to operate in
a judgement-free environment where the pets’ wellbeing is the primary focus.</div>
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We really do appreciate all of our online friends - and with
your help, we can make the world a better place for animals. We at Moving Paws
are ordinary people doing our best to make the world a better place, and so are
all of our adopters. Healthy discussion is welcome – ill-informed criticism is
not. It can hurt, and it forces us to spend more of our limited time moderating
comments instead of helping dogs.</div>
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People who ‘adopt – don’t shop’ are <i>always </i>helping animals, even if some adoptions don’t work out the
first time. Returning a dog during the trial period may be the only mature
solution, and the best outcome for the dog – and that is what’s important!
Judgemental comments are usually based on limited information. Please
understand that one day, you may find yourself in a difficult unforeseen
situation, and ask how you would feel if you read these comments made about you?</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02975546341595269290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8977518068959116339.post-92079824527800036352017-06-07T21:54:00.002-07:002017-09-10T20:20:40.836-07:00Surrendering Your Pets <div class="MsoNormal">
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Firstly, situations do change. While some pet owners may be guilty of a lack of foresight and/or poor planning, many people are affected by unforeseen and sudden changes. As rescuers, we need to empathise with and understand the people as well as the dogs.<o:p></o:p></div>
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At Moving Paws Inc, many of the dogs that we rehome come from elderly owners who are no longer able to care for them. Their humans may have become unwell or moved into a retirement home where they are unable to take their much-loved pets. This can be a very sad situation for pets and people. Worse still, the owners may have passed away; and family members are unable or unwilling to take on their animals.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Another common reason for surrender is separation and divorce. One or both partners can suddenly go from living in a secure household to looking for accommodation at very short notice - with children and pets in tow. Landlords are not often known for being pet-friendly. Large dogs and multiple pets can pose a particular problem for house hunters. Sometimes, there’s a happy ending for all; but sometimes it’s just not possible to work things out in the available time frame. It’s a brave decision to put your pet’s welfare ahead of your own attachment.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Children and babies can lead to pets being rehomed. While many dogs are great with children, and can be perfectly safe with supervised play time, one snap can be enough to create doubts. Not everyone has the resources to consult a behavioural expert to resolve the situation. Even with help, the family and dog may have lost confidence in one another.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Lastly, there can be situations where a pet is just not suited to its family and vice versa. This can be the case with newly adopted dogs. All dogs are individuals and they may have fears or quirks that need to be dealt with. Despite everyone’s best efforts, the pet may need to be taken out of the situation and rehomed in a more suitable environment for his or her needs. Factors can include incompatibility between the dog and family’s energy levels, work commitments, or housing arrangements. Together, these can lead to the dog and family both being unhappy.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rehabilitation can be a complex issue. A dog can behave differently in the foster care environment compared to the adoptive family’s home. The challenges can sometimes turn out to be much greater than first thought. Responsible rescuers offer ongoing support to their adopters and strive to overcome challenges. It takes courage (from all sides) to admit that a placement is not working out and that a dog may be better placed with another family.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Very few people give up their pets on a whim. The decision is reached after serious soul-searching and it is sometimes the only mature option. It is often a very distressing time for the owners who may feel that they have let their much-loved pets down.<o:p></o:p></div>
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It is best to approach this situation in a cooperative and understanding way. For example, it is extremely useful for a rescue organisation to be able to obtain a full and honest history of the pet they are rehoming, in order to set them up for success in their new home. This includes medical history and any behavioural issues that may need to be addressed. This knowledge gives the dog the best chance of being rehomed with the right family for their needs.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Thank you for reading! Please share our blog, browse our <a href="http://www.movingpaws.org.au/" target="_blank">website</a> and check out Moving Paws Inc on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MovingPaws/?ref=bookmarks" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/movingpawsinc/" target="_blank">instagram</a></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02975546341595269290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8977518068959116339.post-24672524885229804612016-02-03T04:12:00.001-08:002016-02-03T04:12:24.704-08:00Read between the lines....There is one question on the Moving Paws adoption application form that gets more answers than any other - most sarcastic, some nasty and some rude.<br />
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If your circumstances were to change, where and whom would the dog go with/live with?<br />
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Most answers are we have been happily married for "x" years and don't intend for anything to change.<br />
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Well, most people don't marry to get divorced, I certainly didn't, but guess what I did! and guess what we had a beloved doggy and yes we did discuss what was going to happen with our baby girl.<br />
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I wonder if Mrs. C/S/N had any idea she would pass away when she did and that her devoted husband of "x" amount of years would take her beloved dogs and cat to the vet to be euthanised because he couldn't afford their upkeep? I BET NOT.<br />
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Mrs. F and B hadn't put plans into place and when she unfortunately departed her human sons surrendered her beautiful, much loved dogs to separate organisations after they had spent their whole lives together. Lucky MP found out and bought them back together.<br />
<br />These are the scenarios as to why this question is on our application form. People do not think anything will happen to the "perfect" lives, but it can, it might and it does.<br />
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Why wouldn't you discuss your family members and what might happen should the unexpected happen??<br />
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It's not point their to pry into your private lives, its to make people think. It's part of our duty as rescuers to make sure our doggies don't end up in the same scenario that saw them in rescue in the first place and to make sure we keep as many out of rescue as possible.<br />
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So, I guess I'm saying please read between the lines.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02975546341595269290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8977518068959116339.post-61994348504404818202015-11-01T03:00:00.000-08:002015-11-01T03:00:45.105-08:00The week that was....<br />
The past 10 days at HQ<br />
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2 of our Moving Paws family lost their beloved pets 1 day apart - always emotional as you know and you feel their grief, one being a MP rescue doggy, both cherished and adored by their families. I felt their pain even though you know there is nothing you can say or do to really help their hearts, just let them know you are thinking of them.<br />
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Dogs are part of our families, they are not objects - they truly have a huge impact on your life. I am proud to say that I am a far richer person for having animals in my life. Even the gut wrenching feeling of loosing one of them, it simply rips you apart but I wouldn't change it for the world, I would never change loving them like I do.<br />
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I don't think I truly realised how different living in the country is to the city. Yes, I have twice as many dogs as I did on the flat, but the extra dust, the extra traffic and the extra rodents create so much work. It takes me all weekend to get the house in order, and then by Monday its back to normal again....its like a revolving door. Sweeping, mopping, poo scooping, watering, dog bowls, feeding birds, horses, cats, dogs, washing, washing, washing and more washing - my poor machine! Every hour counts on the weekend - meet and greets are always a priority and this Saturday I personally farewelled 2 of foster bubbas, Will and Grace - Mother and Son - gorgeous little munchkins, so glad we got to help them and keep them together. Then a meet and greet with Reggie and then Jessie was farewelled too. Moving Paws had a huge weekend re-homing 5 dogs in total - pretty impressive for a little rescue group. <br />
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I was so busy on Saturday afternoon after the MP dates, the day got away with me, I walked into the kitchen at 9pm Saturday night to Charlie (my maltese) with both his paws on the doggy biscuit tin, barking straight at me - I realised it was way past their dinner time - what a bad Mumma!!! Feedtime it was, then on with the chores, by the time I finished I gathered 10.30pm was too late for my own dinner, so a packet of crackers did the trick!<br />
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Sunday was more work around the house, but a joy because I have my pack all around me and we get to play and have fun even if it is chore time - we love being together, sometimes I wish they could help! I did some painting and most of the dogs have white ears, noses and tails - its hilarious that I did a remarkably good job even with the addition of fur!<br />
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Beau got a new tennis ball and is in love! He follows me everywhere with either a ball or a kong - he is such a delightful boy. I gave my little munchkin Timmy a pamper session this afternoon, he is aging and suffering from cushings disease, every moment with that boy is a honor. God knows his past, I don't want to know, I just want him to have everything he needs now. He and Oliver are very special needs boys with dementia and ailing health, they have a special diet to keep their weight on, I cook up potatoes, broccoli and beans to add to their vet "recovery" food and they love sardines and biccies. Timmy sleeps next to me in bed, anywhere else he just doesn't settle, he is so tiny now and is suffering from muscle wastage, but the way he eats and potters around - he still has life and love to give - he's not ready to leave just yet.<br />
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This week is preparing for Paws in the Park next Sunday afternoon. Its a great day for our team to get together, I look at it as the MP xmas show - I get to thank the MP team for their awesome work and get to meet our supporters - our supporters mean a great deal to me. I was humbled today when Moving Paws was mentioned as a "charity of choice" in a competition, a lovely lady nominated our rescue to receive a donation if she were to win the prize - I thought WOW, who would ever have thought. A small dream has become a big reality.<br />
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Yes, Moving Paws consumes a hell of a lot of my life, more than most people will ever know, more than I every knew it would, there is so many "little" things I do that most of the time I don't even know I'm doing them. There is so much more to rescue that just saving dogs - It's a business. It's my passion - my passion is to speak for those that cannot speak for themselves. <br />
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To see and hear updates today from them new parents of the 5 dogs we re-homed yesterday is the reason we keep going - 5 dogs that had a crap start - will have an awesome ending - it doesn't get much better than that! Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02975546341595269290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8977518068959116339.post-79533796413949286792015-10-26T19:10:00.003-07:002015-10-26T19:10:56.379-07:00Always learning, Always growing....The weekend before last saw the awesome MP team came together to organise, bake and help at our first Masters BBQ - what a hugely successful day it was. What was the best part of the day was that MP has a dedicated team - truly dedicated. Totally warmed my heart. So many members did so many things to bring this day together - we are doing it for the doggies!!!<br />
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Last week was a "challenging" week - challenging in a new way, we took a new boy in last Friday from Tailem Bend name Beau, his Mumma had broken her hip and was no longer in a position to care for him. He arrived at HQ and went straight in for de-sexing. He is an active boy even though he is 9 years old - loves to play fetch and has a very loving soul.<br />
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I had tradesman at my house on Monday doing some odd jobs so Beau spent the day in the front yard away from the crew just so he could re-coup. Monday night William had to go the vet after work as he had a seriously red and swollen eye, so on my return home I noticed Beau was not there! <br />
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PANIC! I have never lost a foster dog before, he had obviously jumped the fence - he could have been gone for 11 hours - how far could he have gone. HELP!!! I walked the block, calling and calling, my lovely friends Chris and Ray came over and we drove the main roads praying he had not been hit by a car. He was no where to be found<br />
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A very sleepless night and a full day at work feeling like HELL, I prayed that when I got home he would be there waiting. It wasn't to be! I walked again the entire block, the main road - calling, calling and calling until it was dark, praying to the heavens above he was safe. <br />
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We are trusted with these doggies and I felt like I was a complete failure. <br />
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Wednesday morning I am up early getting the breakfasts ready and I hear a lot of barking and carry on, I ignore it for a short while and then I go and investigate - I had to take 2 - Beau was at the back door bailed up by the crew!!! The relief was priceless. He was home, he was safe. <br />
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My prayers had been answered and I was every so grateful. Now a new dilemma has surfaced, I really need higher fencing at the front of the house so I can keep these precious pooches away from harm - the next goal - to get it! <br />
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HQ needs another area where dogs can be separated - this is on the wish list too - together with a day care hut - a space where the dogs can play during the day instead of in the house - their own abode - I have vision - I am sure that's what keeps me pushing ahead. I have contacted a large number of fencing companies in Adelaide to see if they have any seconds, off cuts etc that they could donate - in the meantime, we just make do.<br />
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Tara was here for a 3 weeks with us, she was getting to be a little dominant and I noticed big changes in one of my crew - he was just scared stiff of her. I knew something had to change, Tara wasn't going to get the training she needed here with me - so today she went off to a new carer - she will love the life by the seaside and will grow so much faster getting one on one time. <br />
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Tara and her sister, Lizzie are really good dogs, in the right home they will be such devoted companions - but for the first time MP finds itself re-homing black dogs. I have also heard there is a stigma towards black dogs, but had never felt it first hand. I have to say - we have received 1 enquiry on these girls - is it because they are black? because they are so hard to photograph? you cannot see their true personalities in their images? who knows, but I am disappointed and will focus more time on getting them good exposure.<br />
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I am getting wonderful updates on Barley and Leo and I am so proud - 2 sweet boys that will furever be in my heart. It makes me happy. Happy to know we had a special part in their second chances.<br />
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Changing microchips, adoption certificates, vet records, accounts, emails, last week has been exceptionally busy - we have a larger than normal number of doggies for adoption which means the work load increases and I have to say I found myself more exhausted at the beginning of this week than I have felt for a very long time. I guess work life, home life, rescue life, charity life all tends to add up and after all I forget I am human and humans do need a break every now and then. <br />
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One email that took the cake this week was from a mature gentleman that wanted to apply for a MP doggy - he emailed to say there was no option for those living in a motor home and no fixed address - fair point, something we hadn't thought about. Sharon got on to it and the form was changed. I notified the gentleman...the response...blew me out of the water!<br />
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Apparently the stress of having to fill out one of our application forms and the fact he didn't have a home with a fence took his anxiety to a whole new level and he went and got himself a puppy! apparently getting a rescue dog was too hard. Mmmmmm I say - it took a lot of my energy not to write back exactly what I thought - but in reality this puppy will probably be a pooch we re-home in a few years when the gentleman is too old to care for it anymore!! and further more MP is not the only rescue group in SA. There truly are some mindless people in the world.<br />
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Last weekend I conducted 2 meet and greets with our pooches - meeting loving, doggy people is wonderful! There are people who genuinely care and want to adopt rescue animals - I think of all the negative I see every single day in day to day life and how horrible humans can be and then on the weekends I get to meet lovely people - the heart pumps once again.<br />
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We have also had the worry of one of our rescue dogs, Roxie having a lump removed that they feel may be cancer - we have to wait 10 days for the results. I know people think they are just one of our rescue dogs, but to me they are my family, whether they are fostered in my home or not - they are my/MP responsibility and I worry about them like they are my children. We pray for a positive outcome for dear Roxie and I am so thankful she is in the dedicated hands of Michelle who truly looks after this special needs girl. It is a relief to know she is enjoying life after a not so good one previously.<br />
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Our biggest issue in rescue at present is money. MP has always been very fortunate in the last couple of years to have a healthy balance, but I guess as we grow we get to care for more doggies and with more doggies there is more vet bills - so atm we are just paying for one vet visit/one dog at a time and the bank balance is the lowest it is has been for an exceptionally long time. We have some wonderful supporters and that is truly humbling. Our mission is to get on board corporate/business sponsors - passive income where we can promote them for assisting rescue. Sharon has done an awesome job in the marketing of this and now we just need to push, push, push! <br />
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So that's a week in a wrap.....I look forward to some renewed energy this week and some happy stories and we are working hard on our next fundraiser/get together - Paws in the Park and I truly hope we have a great turn out.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02975546341595269290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8977518068959116339.post-32889670953421585942015-10-15T16:54:00.003-07:002015-10-15T16:54:16.273-07:00The Past Few MonthsHaving made the move to the "country lifestyle" and being a "city chic" all my life had messed a little with my head and my emotions over the winter season. I have always disliked winter, the cold, the dark and coming home to black skies. Well that had nothing on being on a farm - add mud, cows, horses, poo and more poo! A very cold 1800's cottage and a house full of dogs because no wanted to be outside, unless it was of course to roll in cow dung!<br />
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To say the least, I hated it - the outside of my house looked like squaller and the inside smelt like it! My daily calls to vent to my Mum couldn't be anymore, she always found a way to "put my chin up" my Friday night drive home use to be a 30 minute chat to Mum about what the weekend held, what the week was and just general mum/daughter stuff - I now hated driving home on Friday nights - I cried all the way home, they were such long drives - my mentor was not there anymore.<br />
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During these dark months I fostered and cared for some amazing souls - doggies that truly left pawprints on my heart;<br />
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Leo - "Leo the Lion" a rescue boy from Mildura, just 1 year old had been run over. He arrived timid, shy, skinny and wanting love. He reminded me so much of one of my darling boys that has crossed to the bridge, Buddy. His characteristics were uncanny, in the 4 months he was here - he grew and developed into on of the finest rescue boys I have had the pleasure of helping. He began to play with toys, play tug of war and love and snuggle me just like Buddy did. He came to MPHQ to help me grieve the loss of dear Buddy - a loss I had truly been struggling with - Buddy died through vet error at only 5 years of age - and it breaks my heart every day. Leo was a way of telling me Buddy is alive in spirit, I formed a bond so close that I wondered if I could ever bring myself to re-home him. He and I got each other! Deep down I knew my job was to find him the best home for the rest of his life. I made a wish list of the home I wanted for Leo. We received more applications for Leo than any other dog at MP. I vetted them with the help of a friend and fellow foster carer just to make sure I wasn't being biased. But Leo told me who he liked and who he didn't.<br />
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When the right application came through I knew this was the one. After the meet and greet I got the nod in my head that this is where Leo needed to be - on a farm - 5 acres with a young, happy little fur sister and a work from home Mum. Leo loved to run and this home had space for him to enjoy.<br />
The following week was handover day - I prepared myself each and everyday, I told Leo what my job was and that I was not giving him up, he will be with me always and forever in my heart. Some dogs are no problems on handover day - but Leo - he was different. He wondered why I was leaving him, after all we were the best of mates - we loved each other? His new Mum watched him that day and night why he pined for me. When I text to see how he was - she said OK - she lied - she lied to help me, but I knew - I knew because I cried for 5 hours non stop - I missed him, I missed his presence, his love and our bond and I knew he would be too. I just wanted him to know I did this for him.<br />
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2 weeks on - he is loving life - his Mum adores him, his fursister adores him and he runs all day - what more can a foster carer/rescuer want? He will have a long, happy life with undivided attention in a secure, loving home - and I will always be a text away. And I hope one day I will get to babysit him and keep in touch.<br />
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Bella - she is a beautiful poodle that was given up because she suffers from seizures, given up in<br />
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Taree a place with little options, except euthanasia. When I got a message from another rescue group asking if we could help - I always help when and where we can - I knew Bella had to come to MP. The day she arrived she was overgrown and matted, but a simply loving soul. She fitted in straight away. She would sit on my lap at night and snuggle with me in bed, she was a gentle, loving girl. Once her vet work was complete and I had a full understanding of her seizures I prayed that a loving home would want her with her special condition. And they did. Saying goodbye to this girl tore my heart strings (like they all do), she was special. Her new Mum and Dad took her for a walk on handover day as we drove out the driveway, I will always remember this sweet girl turning around to say "where are you going" - I said onwards and upwards darling girl. My job is done....and cried the way home. The tears are of joy, fulfillment and love. How do some people walk away so easily from the life of a precious doggy and some other like me fight so god damn hard for them? Do I see something others don't? who knows - I am just so grateful that there are loving people like Bellas new home that will make sure she has the bestest life going forward.<br />
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Barley - OMD - little tiny, pomeranian. Anyone who knows me - knows my love for the pom! The logo of MP is my 2 precious poms, Ruby and Toby - my first 2 doggies - the 2 that gave me the love for dogs I never knew I had. Barley's story made me cry big time. He was adopted from one family to another when their dog was stolen to be a companion for their disabled daughter - then a few months later the stolen dog was found. He and Barley did not get along and Barley suffered from small seizures so the family decided to put Barley to sleep. Luckily the vet discussed the option of surrender.<br />
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When this sweet boy arrived in care I thought to myself how does such a good dog end up in this situation - why do people not want them forever? Barley was adorable, polite, toilet trained, loving and just a "munchkin". My team never thought I would re-home him - but I had to do what is right for dog - its always about the dog - he needed a quiet, loving home. Would someone love Barley like I do? Will they look after his seizures, will they make sure he eats the right food as he suffers from hypothyroidism? will he never move again? You got it - he found the perfect home! OMG - I could not have asked for anything better for this little one and most of all a loving Mum who will always remain in contact.<br />
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When your foster bubbas move on - you always miss them, you miss the routine you do for them, the little conversations you have with them and I think about them all the time. They never leave me. But as soon as one bag is packed another one is arriving....<br />
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We were asked to holiday care a sweet old gent while his owner was in hospital - this day will stay with me until the day I die. Sharon and I arrived at a home (after spending an afternoon at a MP function) that was housing a hoarder and there lay a dying dog surrounded by his own faeces and urine. My heart sunk. Sunday afternoon our vet opens for us as we rush this dear boy to help. We were told not to hold much hope this dog was in a bad way, I was shaking, my heart pounding and my head spinning - do what you can I ask....please, I do not wish for any animal to pass away in this condition. I said to Sharon - Shaz, even if we get one day with this boy, he will pass away on the grass, in the sun with loving arms around him.<br />
That night I came home exhausted. I prayed to my dearest Mum in the sky to see this boy through the night. I had a shower and I simply cried my eyes out - another view of our world and animal cruelty I had never witnessed. Life can be very hard for those with mental illness but do we really think of the furry friends that suffer too?<br />
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8am the next morning Sharon and I are at the vet our dearest Raphael is sitting up - oh lord - is this for real? 6pm that night he is home! His blood tests were perfect - Raph was dying from depression. We made it to his rescue just in time.<br />
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Marlee - a 9 month old Poodle - obviously interbred - he is deaf with neurological disorder, rescued from a breeder because his testicles didn't drop? thank the lord - or no doubt they would have kept breeding from him. The dear family that adopted him made the hard decision to surrender him as they could not put the care into Marlee that he required.<br />
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Will and Grace - 3 years and 6 months - Mother and Son found as strays wondering the streets of Mannum. Our local vet asked if we could take them in - of course we can I say!!!<br />
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My house went from a retirement village to a kindy yard over night!!!! OMG - young dogs are such hard work. Marlee and Will run amok! Marlee is so challenging, his deafness creates new trials, but with his neuro disorder and being a puppy I am learning and researching daily on how to help this boy to have a happy, long life. He doesn't understand a lot and gets very frustrated with the pack and there are lots of scraps (but no injuries) and I am becoming very good at sign language, his bark is a high pitched squeal and goes on forever!<br />
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Tara - arrived with her sister Lizzie - but together they form a "pack" and guard - guard badly. Their history is another sad story. Having lived in a bedroom their lives together in their own urine and faeces looking out for each other. Why have a pet I ask?<br />
Tara is an adorable girl, all she wants is to be loved, loved by her human. Have a human all to herself. But she is a challenge, she likes me to herself and tells my pack that with authority - we have had a few scraps and when I am here I can take control but when I am at work I wonder what she is doing to be the "boss". She doesn't like being separated and will find her way over or under fences to be part of the family. I truly hope that I can find her the best home where she will be an only dog and be truly adored - she craves it and she deserves it. Stay tuned....<br />
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Then I was asked to help a dear boy who's human Mumma is in a shelter due to domestic violence. This dear boy - Mr. P. was so utterly scared at the vet clinic no one could touch him. Sharon and I arrive to collect him after work - he slipped the collar and got off - oh hell! what a nightmare. 20 minutes later we grabbed him after 2 nasty bites on my arm and plenty of bruising! 4 days at HQ he was left separate as he was scared as hell, he would show his teeth and growl if I was to go near him, he took shelter under my garden setting and I let him be. On the 5th day he ran to the fence for cuddles and pats - my heart sang! He had turned the corner, he knew he was not going to be hurt here. 2 weeks in this boy is part of the family already - even sleeping in bed with me!!! He is here for a 6 month stay and I hope he gets to see some real happiness.<br />
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I think back 5 years or so and wonder where did all this patience come, because trust me patience is not something I have every been big on? I think it is just because if everyone gives up on these guys who will be left to truly help them - we cannot all put our head in the sand so to speak - and if I give up - what would I do with my time? to be honest - this is my passion, this is my heart and my soul - it is bloody tiring, it hurts my head and my heart but once you know something - you can never un-know it!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02975546341595269290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8977518068959116339.post-63696290475547835402015-10-11T04:02:00.001-07:002015-10-11T04:02:55.256-07:00IntroductionI have decided to start writing a blog - when I can, so not sure how often it will appear, but I have decided to do it for a number of reasons;<br />
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* To vent<br />
* To explain<br />
* To help process my daily life as a rescuer<br />
* I also research quite a bit about every dog that comes into MP care that requires special treatment - remedies, medicines, ways of life etc and I want to share them<br />
* To share what goes on behind the scenes without jamming facebook<br />* To be there for people that are interested<br />
* And for something to look back on in years to come<br />
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Moving Paws was created in 2011 because I had personally helped re-homed cats and dogs and birds for people that could not take them to their new residences when they moved home (or had left them behind). I found these animals through my day job as a real estate associate. It opened my eyes that there was a need for animals and a need for people to be helped.<br />
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4 years on I can personally say I never thought it would have got to this size, even though we are small - we certainly do our bit. My eyes have been opened to so much - like they say - once you know - you can never un-know - how true it is. There certainly have been days/weeks where I have seriously thought I could not go on. The workload at times can overcome you, the responsibilities, the paperwork, the emails, the interactions etc all build up and you do feel like running away, but its always about the dogs - ALWAYS and that's what keeps me going. <br />
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I work full time, most weeks a 6 day week to earn a living - an average living - but money can't buy happiness they say. I believe I am very lucky to be employed, in an environment where people appreciate just how much Moving Paws means to me. Without the passion this organisation brings I am not sure what I would do.<br />
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This year has been one of my more challenging years with the loss of my biggest supporter and mentor, my dearest Mum. The most loving, straight forward, honest women you will never meet. Always told me how it was, always gave me encouragement, was always my back up - she was only ever a phone call away. I miss her beyond words, but I know she's still working MP from the skies - I feel it.<br />
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In this time my team have stepped up - two wonderful gals Shaz and Michelle have helped me immensely with running the MP show, they have taken on board the marketing, foster care co-ordination and fundraising without a hitch. I have no words that will thank them enough for the help they have given me, for 3 months I pretty much lived in a bubble just breathing and getting through each day, then I am sure Mum gave me a slap from above and told me to "get on with it". <br />
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Only 6 weeks after the passing of Mum, we farewelled one of our first rescues Henry to the bridge, he was Nannas boy and I am sure he couldn't live without her. This was such a hard time. <br />
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I hope in each posting I can bring some insight into rescue - from the rescuer.<br />
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Deb. x<br />
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