2008 Fur Funders: Dale & Maxine Manning in honor of Lakota. Steve Hitz in memory of Marah & Gretchen. Mark & Janet Koonce in honor of Bodie, Gracie & Mo. Peter Kuk.
in memory of Scout.
2007 Fur Funders: Lois Hall in memory of Harley & Dusty. The Koonce's in honor of Bodie, Gracie & Mo. The Hehns in honor of Buddy & Barney. Dolores Hughes and Mikey. Gerry Haas and Bailee. Chrissy Little in honor of doggie friends that aren't "perfect". Steve Hitz in memory of Marah & Gretchen. Mary Van Meer in honor of Betsy. Michelle Liberton.
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Check this
out...
Try the ASPCA's "Is
your Home Poison Safe?" Interactive Quiz on the ASPCA
web site.
Did you know...
The American Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) answers the question Why
Spay or Neuter? (PDF—15K). This low-cost surgery keeps
your animal healthier and helps fight pet overpopulation.
See also
"Myths
and Facts About Spaying and Neutering" by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS).
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announcements.
Frequently Asked
Questions
Answers to questions that are commonly asked of this
rescue. If you don't see an answer to your question
on this page, please contact
us.
Helpful Products
Products that our volunteers have tried and found helpful or fun.
Community
Dogs Page Private families, individuals, and rescue organizations
in Illinois, and surrounding states, wishing to find
a home for their German Shepherd Dog or German Shepherd
Dog mix are welcome to use our Community Dogs page.
They may provide pictures of their dog and give a
brief history, however they are responsible for taking
all contacts directly from potential adopters.
Education
This is a sampling of our organization's community involvement.
Elizabeth
Riddle, our rescue president, outside of her full-time job and continuing
educational pursuits, is an animal behaviorist and an obedience instructor,
with a Bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of Illinois with
a specialty in Ethology (the study of animal behavior). She officially
founded this rescue in November of 1997 while attending the University
of Illinois. Learn more
about this rescue...
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you know...
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rescue with purchases...
Approximately
8-12 million companion animals enter animal shelters nationwide every
year and approximately 5-9 million are euthanized (60% of dogs and
70% of cats). — Annual Shelter Statistics, ASPCA
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