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Sue's Handyman
& Sew Many Paws Sales & Tails Newsletter Archives 317-450-0599
Newsletter March 2009 Due to Nosey losing her battle with Lymphosarcoma, we will be discontinuing the Sales & Tails Newsletter until
further notice. Newsletter February 2009 Rescue News
& Events Kentuckiana Pug Rescue—March in the PUGS! is just around the corner! There will be contests, raffles and lots of fun
for Pugs and their people! Please join KPR on Saturday, March 14th from 9 a.m. to 4
p.m. at the Boone County Fairgrounds. Admission is $5 per person or $15 per family. All
breeds welcome! Please be sure to keep all dogs on a leash at the event! For more information visit:
http://www.kentuckianapugs.com
Hendricks County Humane Society – Mark your calendars for Saturday March 21, 2009 for Spring Break at Dogtona! That’s right no need to travel to Florida to enjoy Spring Break
with your dog, Hendricks County Humane Society will once again host Dogtona at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds from 10am
to 3pm. For just $5per dog you (and your dog) can enjoy games, an AnyDog Dog Show, Clever Pet Tricks competition,
informational booths, free “family photos” and much more. For more information contact the
HCHS office at 317-718-0312 or visit their website at http://www.hendrickscountyhumanesociety.org Love of Labs – From March 1 thru
March 15, LOLIN volunteers will be accepting orders for their first annual Yankee Candle Fundraising Sale.
Now if you are like me and don’t use a lot of candle, there is good news. This fundraiser
has more than just candles for sale such as electric home fragrancer, flower bulbs, hanging flower, strawberry and tomato
kits as well as vegetable and flower seed garden mats. To view the 2009 Yankee Candle Fundraising Spring
Catalog visit the link below. Items must be paid for in advance and will be delivered BEFORE Mother’s
Day. Contact me (since I am a LOLIN volunteer) at sue@sewmanypaws.com to place your order to help support
the rescue efforts of LOLIN. 40% of all sales will go to LOLIN. http://www.yankeefundraising.com/html/includes/catalogs/SpringCatalog09.pdf MCHS – Have you seen the
new Morgan County Humane Society website? Be sure to check it out at http://www.mchumanesoc.org
Book Review – This past month we had little time
for pleasure reading so for this month’s book review, instead I thought we’d feature a new educational program
that holds lots of promise.
“Animal
Care Careers with ECAC” by AJ Falls of Eagle Creek Animal ClinicEagle Creek Animal Clinic are exploring feasibility of a new educational speaking program
which aims to teach students about the various careers options available in the veterinary clinic environment, responsible
pet ownership and also what it is like working with service/therapy dogs. Representatives from ECAC, are
exploring setting up a speaking program for schools which will be combined with age appropriate coloring books to reinforce
the lessons. Please stayed tuned for more information on this exciting new program. Pet Tips – “Get Rid of Mice the Friendly Way
by Danielle LessovitzThe unexpected visit you get from a mouse probably
makes your skin crawl, but you might not feel comfortable killing these unwanted guests. Learn easy and organic tricks for
preventing, repelling, and removing mice from your home, the humane way.” To read the rest of the
article visit:http://video.about.com/apartments/Humane-Mouse-Removal.htm
Pet Links – Bone Appetit Bakery—Barkingood Fund Raiser opportunity for rescues and shelters.
For more information e-mail the fine folks at Bone Appetit Bakery at treats@barkingood.com. 2Dogs2000Miles–To promote awareness about canine cancer, the 2Dogs2000Miles team is offering the “Cancer Can't Keep A Good Dog Down"R 2009 For more information about ordering a 2009 calendar, please visit http://www.2dogs2000miles.org/Cancer_Calendars.html
Pet Prayer List –
This past month we have had very few prayer requests so we will highlight Apachi.
Apachi’s mom says are doing well and becoming precocious. http://www.sewmanypaws.com/id74.html
Blog Our blog’s latest topic deals with embroidery—a Stable Environment. http://www.sewmanypaws.com/id72.html So Many Sales -
Navigation – Please
note we have changed the navigation bar on our website to better serve our clients. The Pet Prayer List
and Nosey Update page are lower on the navigation bar and we have a new page featuring some of our sew-outs to give clients
ideas and inspiration.
Charitable
Gift Giving Program –
Your favorite charity can benefit from your Sew Many Paws purchase. For more information about this program, please
email us at sue@sewmanypaws.com
Email
List – If you are not receiving
the Newsletter via email during the last week of the month, then we do not have you on the 2009 mailing list. Simply
send us an email at sue@sewmanypaws.com to sign up and also to be eligible
for monthly specials.
Product News – NEW ITEMS: Cotswold Industries & Lebow Consulting
Embroidery Supplies (distributed by American Embroidery Supply) Beginning
March 1, we became an authorized retailer selling high quality embroidery supplies for the home embroidery and small home-based
embroidery business market—stabilizers, needles and more. Some of the new products we are excited about
carrying include “Fusible Fleece”. This product is great for a 3D effect for traditional quilted items like placemats, quilts, dolls, quilted purses,
wallets, potholders, baby quilts and more.http://www.sewmanypaws.com/catalog/c21_p1.html Be
sure to check out our “overcoming
adversity” story in the March/April edition of
Stitches Magazine ( http://www.asipublications.com/Stitches/ a commercial embroidery magazine featuring embroidery and
business tips, the latest fashion news/trends and product sourcing information.
Email
Exclusive – In anticipation
of Mother’s Day which is fast approaching, during the month of March, anyone ordering custom embroidery work will receive
10% discount . Must mention – “March Mom” discount when placing your order to be eligible for this
discount. To get some ideas, please check out our new photo gallery. http://www.sewmanypaws.com/id84.html
March Special – In stock Squeeze Meeze Latex toys on sale for $5each. In stock Squeeze Meeze Junior Latex toys on sale
for $4each. Must mention March Special when placing order. http://www.sewmanypaws.com/catalog/c24_p1.html Non-stock Squeeze Meeze toys made
be ordered but will be regular retail pricing.
Health Update – Nosey - Nosey had a rough week this week.
The Cosmogen from last week wasn't working so they gave her Carboplatin this week. She vomitted
a couple of times while they were giving her the treatment. They sent her home with an armload of pills.
She has some pretty significant bruising on her belly (a side effect of the Carboplatin) but it really freaked us out
when we saw it--we thought she was bleeding internally. Luckily I noticed late in the week, the bruising
is going away. She was very lethargic thru Thursday but she now has a bit more energy and is almost back
to 100%. With the Carboplatin, the treatment schedule is every 3 weeks. She does go
back on Thursday March 5th for bloodwork but after today we can tell that the lumps are FINALLY starting to get a little smaller.
They're still there but are noticably getting smaller so once again our hope has been boosted that she may still be
with us for a while.
PREMIER
- Clients can purchase Premier Pet Products on a "spur of the moment" basis by simply visiting the Eagle Creek Animal
Clinic (for clinic information, address and hours of operation, please visit: http://www.eaglecreekvet.com ) or Bone Appetit
Bakery in Nashville, Indiana (for bakery hours, address or directions, please visit: http://www.barkingood.com ) or from Positive
Training Solutions at http://www.positivetrainingsolution.com .
Sew Many Paws Newsletter January 2009 So
Many Tails –
Rescue News & Events
Bone Appetit Bakery – Bone Appetit is excited to announce
a new fund-raising program for shelters and rescues. In the first project, we are teaming up with the Brown
County Humane Society. We’re hoping to get several more organizations participating in the next few months.
It’s still very new, so we would like to hear your comments/criticisms. There are two options that are intended to compliment one another, but each
can be offered individually. Here’s how it works: 1. Call Bone Appetit to order your free sales materials for each member of your group.
Run your fundraiser for 2-3 weeks collecting $12 for each product you pre-sell. (Your goal should be to pre-sell 10-20
products per group member). Call Bone Appetit and place your product order.) Your cost depends on the number of
products ordered. The rest of the money you collected is your profit to keep! The table below shows the profit
potential at a 35-40% return! # of participants | # products sold | % | Your $ profit | 25 | 250 | 35% | $1,050.00 | 50 | 500 | 35% | $2,100.00 | 75 | 750 | 40% | $3,600.00 | 125 | 1250 | 40% | $6000.00 |
2. Bone Appetit has also established
a web site www.barkingoodfundraiser.com just for animal rescue/adoption organizations. 35% of every purchase made on the site will be returned
to participating organizations. The web site can be used by itself as an on-going year-round fund raiser, or as a compliment
to a fund-raiser for those who want to re-order products they have previously purchased. Check out the web site for more information. Products include
all-natural baked treats in 6 flavors, a do-it-yourself dog treat mix in 2 flavors, doggie bagels, and cat treats –
bake your own, or already baked. We will be adding a cookbook in the spring, and can add other items, such as paw-print
car magnets, for those interested. Anyone who is interested can call or e-mail at treats@barkingood.com.
2Dogs2000Miles –To
promote awareness about canine cancer, the 2Dogs2000Miles team is offering the “Cancer Can't Keep A Good Dog
Down"R 2009 For more information about ordering a 2009 calendar, please visit http://www.2dogs2000miles.org/Cancer_Calendars.html
Love of Labs – 2009
Volunteer Pitch-In and Raffle was a great success. Winner of the Gift Basket was Mary N., winner of the
Quilted Wall Hanging was Kathy H. and winner of the Photography session was a co-worker of Autumn C (sorry I forgot the name.)
Volunteer selling the most raffle tickets ($114) and winner of the Labs Resting embroidered fleece jacket was Sue B.
Thanks to all who purchased raffle tickets and helped me win the jacket. As a thank you to all my clients who
purchased raffle ticket, I have now posted a credit to your account in the amount of your raffle ticket purchase. The
next time you place an order, please remind me to apply the credit to your invoice. Thanks again for helping make a
difference.
Defend the Dogs – Help stop Indiana Puppy Mills. A
statewide rally at the Indiana Statehouse is planned for Tuesday Feb 10th. Local celebrity Dick
Wolfie will emcee the rally and a host of other celebrities will be on hand. For more information about
the rally visit: http://www.defendthedogs.org
Book Review –
“Even
CatSitters Get the Blues” by Blaize Clement
The third installment in the Dixie Hemingway
Mystery Series features: mysterious ladies, mad scientists and a pet iguana and of course a murder mystery
thrown in for good measure. Add in the twist that the bullet may have came from Dixie’s own gun and
who knows what trouble this dedicated pet sitter will find herself involved with not to mention the love interests that start
to pop up. This book delivers another entertaining read that while maybe not having the most intricate
plot does have characters that are easy to like and relate to.
Pet Tips –
Shawn Falls, Positive Training Solutions, recently gave a training session to the Love of Labs volunteers and offered many
good tips for handling behavior issues that rescue volunteers often face. A 10 pound puppy jumping on people
is a whole different thing than a 90 pound adult dog jumping on people. While many folks know that a dog
jumps to get attention, correcting the behavior is a bit more difficult and needs to be addressed in 2 steps.
First step being to correct the unwanted behavior but the second step (and one most often forgotten) is to let the
dog know the appropriate behavior desired. Correcting without letting the dog know the appropriate behavior
is like your boss at work always telling you the things you do wrong but never acknowledging the things you do right.
For more information about the second step to correcting unwanted behaviors, visit Shawn’s website at http://www.positivetrainingsolution.com Shawn is also available to speak at your rescues next event or volunteer training day.
He offers significant discounts to rescue & shelter groups and volunteers.
Pet Links
– Have a Heart for Chained Dogs week is February 7-14. Dogs Deserve Better
Volunteers are striving to raise awareness
for chained and penned dogs in a positive way...by delivering Valentines, a brochure and a treat coupon to dogs living outside
all over the U.S. and into other countries. For more information visit:
http://www.dogsdeservebetter.com/Valentines2009.html
Pet Prayer List –
This month
we want to highlight a couple pets from our pet prayer request. The first is: Grover, chocolate lab, who
passed away on Jan 14. Please keep his family in your prayers as they mourn his loss. Spunk, a guinea pig,
who passed away on Jan 16th. Please keep Spunk’s young owner in your prayers as she learns
to deal with the loss of a pet. http://www.sewmanypaws.com/id74.html
Blog Our blog’s latest topic deals with embroidery.
Components of good embroidery designs, how embroidery is priced and factors that go into making a good design choice
for embroidered projects. To learn more about this fun and creative craft, please check it out.
http://www.sewmanypaws.com/id72.html
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Pawsitive Logos – The Pawsitive Logos project is going well. When discussing fundraising topics with a shelter
volunteer recently, the topic of “security” with regard to logo’d apparel came up. Security
in the sense that they wanted logo’d apparel available for purchase by volunteers or staff but wanted to make sure that
only authorized volunteers and staff could purchase their specific logo’d items. They wanted to be
sure that no unauthorized persons could purchase their logo’d apparel and “pass themselves off as being involved
with the group”. I assured the volunteer that we have an authorization program in place limiting
orders accepted for pawsitive logo’d apparel. If your group would like to set up a program for logo’d
apparel, please feel free to contact me for more information.
http://www.sewmanypaws.com/catalog/c25_p1.html
Charitable Gift Giving Program – Your favorite charity can benefit from your Sew Many Paws purchase.
For more information about this program, please email us at sue@sewmanypaws.com
Email List – If you are not receiving
the Newsletter via email during the last week of the month, then we do not have you on the 2009 mailing list. Simply
send us an email at sue@sewmanypaws.com to sign up and also to be eligible for monthly specials.
Product News – Recently we submitted an “overcoming
adversity” story to Stitches Magazine (http://www.asipublications.com/Stitches/ a commercial embroidery magazine featuring embroidery and business tips, the latest fashion news/trends and product sourcing
information). The story detailed how our lives and our business has been impacted by Nosey’s cancer.
We are pleased to announce that Nosey’s story was selected as one of the top 4 stories in the nation and as such
her story will be featured in the March/April 2009 edition of Stitches Magazine. As soon as we receive
a copy of the article, we will post a link. To be featured in an industry trade magazine is a real feather
in our cap and is quite exciting for us.
NEW ITEMS: Our new embroidery machine
will stitch baseball caps. Sometime in the next few weeks we hope to order some stock caps to have on hand, until then,
however, feel free to bring your ballcap to us for personalization. Please note the design size is limited to no bigger
than 2 3/8" high by 5 1/8" wide.
We recently tested out our MOON GLOW thread by using
it to attach a reflective strip onto a bandana. This new thread offers a secondary avenue for nighttime
visibility. We spring just around the corner, be sure to order MOON GLOW thread and REFLECTIVE trim on
your dog’s next holiday bandana. We now have a Dakota Collectible catalog for your to choose
from if you prefer looking at a hard copy catalog vs searching on-line for that perfect design.
Email Exclusive – February is the month
for lovers but when pets get too cuddly and their collars tangle up – accidents can happen. For February,
anyone ordering 2 or more KeepSafe BreakAway collars (at normal price) can purchase an “I Ruff You” embroidered
bandana for just $2. Rescue volunteers and staff are also eligible for 10% discount. Just
mention – “Ruff You” discount when placing your order.
February Special – In stock Squeeze Meeze
Latex toys on sale for $5each. In stock Squeeze Meeze Junior Latex toys on sale for $4each.
Must mention February Special when placing order. http://www.sewmanypaws.com/catalog/c24_p1.html Non-stock Squeeze Meeze toys made be ordered but will be regular retail pricing.
Health Update – Nosey - February 2 had
chemo on Monday. The
vet upped the dosage of Mustargen because she’s done so well with it the last time. Her white blood cell count
is back up which is good news. Dr Lucroy is pleased with how well she is doing and he doesn’t seem to be too terribly
concerned about the lumps right now. They’re going to give her Mustargen for a couple more times and if the lumps
haven’t gone down by then, they’ll switch to something else. She also remains on the Procarbizine and the
Prednisone.
Sew Many Paws Newsletter December 2008 So
Many Tails Rescue News & Events 2Dogs2000Miles – Great Pyranees dogs, Hudson & Murphy, along
their owner “Yer Big Dog”, Luke began a walk from Austin (TX) to Boston (MA) earlier this year to promote awareness
about canine cancer. To help spread the word, the 2Dogs2000Miles team is offering the “Cancer
Can't Keep A Good Dog Down"R 2009 Calendar” . Our very own Nosey
Brockus is just one of many dogs on this calendar. While Nosey was not able to generate enough votes to
have “her own month”, she is definitely proud to be a part of the efforts to honor and recognize beloved dogs
who have been touched by cancer. For more information about ordering a 2009 calendar, please visit http://www.2dogs2000miles.org/Cancer_Calendars.html
Cats Haven – $100 in 100 Hours – Raspberry the resident feline shelter manager at Cats Haven is conducting a fundraiser to surprise Barb
the human leader at Cats Haven. A place for everything & everything in its place Fundraiser will enable
them to purchase storage unit that will greatly assist. For more inforamtion or to read Rasberry’s
Blog visit: http://www.catshaven.org/id65.html
Paws & Think – Paws & Think has an exciting new fundraising opportunity.
All donations made thru March 31, 2009 will be matched by the Clowes Fund. For
more information about Paws & Think visit their website at http://www.pawsandthink.org or to learn more about the Clowes Fund visit: http://www.clowesfund.org/
Brown County Humane Society – Will be participating in the Chocolate! Chocolate! At the Seasons in Nashville, Indiana
in February 2009. Please visit their website at for more details as they are finalized. http://www.bchumane.org/
Love of Labs
– The LOLIN 2nd Annual Volunteer Pitch-in is tentatively scheduled for January 31 at the airport location
Camp BowWow. Professional Dog Trainer and therapy dog evaluator,
Shawn Falls will speak and give training tips for the volunteers. If you are looking for a fun doggie daycare,
please check out http://www.campbowwowusa.com/indiana/indianapolis/
Book Review –
“Marley & Me” by John Grogan
Having read Marley & Me several years ago and with the recent
movie release, I couldn’t help but add my review for the book as well. I loved it. Cried
many times while reading it. It is one of the few books that I refuse to give away and is well worth reading
– even if you do see the movie first. I visited the John Grogan website to see if there were any
updates since the movie came out. Much to my surprise and delight there is another story yet to be told.
As Grogan says “In anticipation of the Marley & Me movie coming out Christmas Day,
the editors at USA WEEKEND asked me to write about our new Lab, Woodson, whom we adopted from the movie set. Woodson is just
about the most beautiful dog I have ever seen, even more handsome, I believe, than Marley. And that's saying a lot. Beside
that, he has a delightful personality -- a wonderful mix of joyful mischief and loyal affection. He has fit into our family
seamlessly, and our other Lab, Gracie, acts like a puppy again with her new playmate. Our new pup makes us all laugh and we
love him beyond words.
But Woodson has a back story I had not before written or spoken publicly about. When I accepted
the USA WEEKEND assignment, I knew I couldn't tell his story without telling the entire story.”
To read the rest of John Grogan’s blog about Woodson visit: http://johngroganbooks.com/blog/index.html
Pet Tips – With winter here, even our pets need a new game to play to ease boredom.
A couple of games I read about recently (sorry can’t remember source) are: 1) Kibble Hunt – (works for both dogs & cats) Instead
of feeding Fluffy or Fido their entire meal. Consider making a game of finding food. Start
off easy making a small pile of kibble in an unusual place, then graduate difficulty to inside a cup or other “hiding
place”. 2) Shell
Game – Show your pet a treat them close your hand over it. When the pet nudges your hand give them
the treat. Increase the difficulty by hiding your hand so that the pet must guess which hand, increase
difficulty by hiding under a bowl while pet is watching until you get to the most difficult of the pet actually having to
guess which of 3 bowls the treat is hidden under. 3) Speed Racer – This game is probably best suited for small dogs & cats but your call. Take
a ping pong ball and make it spin around the bottom of your bathtub. Cats and small dogs will be fascinated
by the fun. Just don’t forget to turn off the water beforehand.
Pet Links – Don’t forget if your organization has an upcoming event in which the public is invited to attend,
you may post the event on the Super Database calendar at http://www.indiana-paw.com/
Pet Prayer List –
This month we want to highlight a couple
pets from our pet prayer request. The first is: Andrea a Siamese cat has been on our prayer
list for quite some time. Unfortunately she passed away on Christmas Eve. Please keep
her family in your prayers as they deal with her loss. The second is: Ashley
is a recent addition to our prayer list who is having some health concerns. Please keep Ashley and her
family in your prayers. For others on our prayer list, please visit: http://www.sewmanypaws.com/id74.html
Blog – We finished up counting down 10 things for which we are thankful and have been
a bit lax in starting a new topic. We do have a new years resolution to be a bit more “predicatable”
in our blogging in 2009. For now though, we just want to let you all know we feel truly blessed by your
friendship first and your business also. Please remember in these tough economic times, sometimes a kind
word or deem will make a hopeless situation seem a bit bearable. A good day is a day when you can give
to someone who cannot reciprocate. Every day is a Gift. How you use that gift is up
to you. Use it wisely! http://www.sewmanypaws.com/id72.html
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Pawsitive Logos – The startup phase for our new Pawsitive Logos program is underway and is already serving to
help raise awareness for our first charity partner Paws & Think. Bandanas & vests are available
to “pre-approved” Paws & Think clients and other items such as shirts, jackets, hats & more are available
for purchase to all Paws & Think supporters. A portion of the sales of P&T embroidered logo apparel
is donated to Paws & Think. http://www.sewmanypaws.com/catalog/c25_p1.html
After
the first of the year, we expect to add other organizations and/or businesses to this product category.
Charitable Gift Giving Program – Your favorite charity can benefit from your Sew Many Paws purchase.
For more information about this program, please email us at sue@sewmanypaws.com
Email List – Thank you for
signing up to receive the 2009 Sales & Tails Newsletter. If at any time you wish to be removed from
our mailing list, simply send us an email at sue@sewmanypaws.com Please feel free to share our newsletter with anyone you think would enjoy it. If I
have added your name to the 2009 mailing list in error, please let me know and I will remove your email address from our mailing
list promptly.
Product News –
NEW ITEMS: Santa was good to us this year. We will now
be using a top of the line commercial duty embroidery machine, the Babylock BMP8 for all of our custom embroidery
work. During the few test patterns I’ve stitched so far, I notice this machine does a much finer
job of stitching and it will also give us the capability to stitch baseball caps and much larger designs typically found on
jacket backs as well.
We will be posting photos soon of our latest stitchouts. http://www.babylock.com/embroidery/embroidery-professional/
Email Exclusive – 10% off normal retail price “in-stock” KeepSafe
BreakAway collars & Easy Walk Harnesses. Orders must placed on or before January 31, 2009.
This offer is valid only on “in-stock” colors and sizes. Special order sizes and colors
will be 5% off normal retail price. Valid only for those on our electronic mailing list.
January Special –
$10 off “Pawsitive logo’d”, “Adopt Me” or “Donation” vests
when ordered with a matching personalized bandana. Must mention January Special when
placing your order to receive the discounted price. This offer valid on new orders only. http://www.sewmanypaws.com/catalog/i14.html
Health Update – Nosey - January 29 Nosey had her 1 month chemo checkup and is
doing well. She goes back in another month for a checkup. If no signs of the cancer
are found next month, Dr Lucroy will officially declare her in remission. We are truly thankful for the
time we have with her and the blessings we receive every day.
Sew Many Paws November 2008 So Many Tails –
Rescue News & Events
Petfinder
- MOBILE – Did you know that Petfinder™
is now Mobile? Have you ever been talking to someone about adopting a pet and wished you had your computer
close by to show them the merits of using Petfinder? Well now you can have Petfinder at your fingertips
on your cell phone. Just type in m.petfinder.com into your mobile device’s web browser.
For more information visit the Petfinder website at http://www.petfinder.com/mobile
Operation Baghdad Pups –
Operation Baghdad Pups began with an email received on September 11, 2007. The desperate words of the U.S. soldier serving
in Iraq told of his desire to get the dog, Charlie, he and his regiment had befriended out of the Middle East before their
tour of duty ended. Because it is against regulations for troops to befriend an animal or transport one on a military flight,
the likelihood of the determined soldiers succeeding alone seemed doubtful. For more about this project visit http://www.baghdadpups.com/
Spay Neuter Indiana Pets, Inc. “SNIP” – Is a non-profit organization working to provide financial
assistance, education, information about spay/neutering. Just announced – they have added 2 more
transportaion days for your cat to the spay/neuter clinic. Wed Dec 10 from Greenwood & Mooresville
and Tues Dec 16 from Martinsville & Plainfield. For more information or to learn about their Chocolate
Rescue Project (just in time for holiday gift giving), please visit their website at http://www.spayneuterindianapets.com/id79.html
Morgan County Humane Society – It was 7 years ago on December 30 that we
adopted Elvis & Nosey from Morgan County Humane Society at the local Petsmart in Plainfield. MCHS Will be having
Photos with Santa at the Petsmart in Plainfield on Saturday Dec 6th. For more information visit their website at www.mchumanesoc.org
Book Review –
“The Darkest Evening of the
Year” by Dean Koontz
While I still have
about a fourth of the book to go, so far this book is living up to my expectations. Koontz typically writes
books with a “Sci-Fi Thriller” aspect to them. It seemed only fitting that Koontz, a Golden
Retriever owner, would at some point in his career incorporated Goldens into a story line. My personal
observations are that this book has some real life situations and violence that is not suitable for children.
Excerpt from http://www.deankoontz.com/books/the-darkest-evening-of-the-year/ : “Amy Redwing has dedicated her life to the southern California organization
she founded to rescue abandoned and endangered golden retrievers. Among dog lovers, she's a legend for the risks she'll
take to save an animal from abuse. Among her friends, Amy's heedless devotion is often cause for concern. To widower Brian
McCarthy, whose commitment she can't allow herself to return, Amy's behavior is far more puzzling and hides a shattering
secret.” Review: A
kind of Silence of the Lambs meets Marley & Me, Koontz's latest novel should
win him new readers with its insights into the power and mystery of the human-animal bond. But longtime fans of the author's
disturbing imagination – and his gift for edge-of-your-seat storytelling – won't be disappointed.”—Josh Emmons, People Magazine's Critics Choice
Pet Tips –
Are you planning on taking your pet to family gatherings this holiday season? Stop first to consider if maybe your pet would
be more comfortable stying at home with a pet sitter stopping by to check on it while you are away. If
you’ve decided that Fido or Fluffy needs to come along be sure to check out the Eagle Creek Animal Clinic tips for traveling
you’re your pet. http://www.myvetonline.com/website/ecac/layout.jsp?section=travel_dog&userId=3924
Pet Links – Shawn Falls of Positive Training Solutions
offers in home pet-sitting services and he will even water the plants and bring in the mail. For more information,
visit: http://www.positivetrainingsolution.com/PetSitting.html
Pet Prayer List –
This month
we want to highlight a couple pets from our pet prayer request. The first is: Sadie has
been on our prayer list for quite some time. Unfortunately she passed away on Nov 7. Please
keep her family in your prayers as they deal with her loss. The second is: Lafayette
is a recent addition to our prayer list who is having some arthritis and potential other health concerns going on.
Please keep Laf and his family in your prayers. For others on our prayer list, please visit: http://www.sewmanypaws.com/id74.html
Blog – We’re currently counting down 10
things for which we are thankful. If you have not done so this year, consider sitting down and making a
top 10 lists of the things that YOU are thankful for. http://www.sewmanypaws.com/id72.html
So Many Sales -
Pawsitive Logos – We are in the initial startup phase for our new Pawsitive
Logos program. The first charity in this new product category is: www.pawsandthink.org Paws & Think volunteers are now able to buy logo’d bandanas and vests with the Paws & Think logo.
Bandanas & vests will be available only to “pre-approved” clients but other items such as shirts, jackets,
hats & more will be available for purchase to all Paws & Think supporters. A portion of the sales
of P&T embroidered logo apparel will be donated to Paws & Think. http://www.sewmanypaws.com/catalog/c25_p1.html
After
the first of the year, we expect to add other organizations and/or businesses to this product category.
Charitable Gift Giving Program – Your favorite charity can benefit from your Sew Many Paws
purchase. For more information about this program, please email us at sue@sewmanypaws.com
Email List - OPT-IN – We are now accepting email addresses for our 2009
Sew Many Paws newsletter. If you have already opted in for 2009, no further action is required. BUT If
you are currently receiving the Sew Many Paws newsletter AND you wish to continue receiving it in 2009 AND have not done so
yet, simply send us an email at sue@sewmanypaws.com before December 31, 2008.
If we do not hear from you, by the end of December, we will assume
that you no longer wish to receive our newsletter. At the end of each calendar year we purge our email distribution list.
Each calendar year you must opt in to receive our newsletter. *See below for other ways to become a part of the current calendar
mailing list. This “opt in” method helps us know if our newsletter efforts are meeting our client’s needs.
To sign up for the 2009 Sew Many Paws newsletter, simply email us at sue@sewmanypaws.com
Product News –
NEW ITEMS: We have added a bunch of new Christmas designs to our stock portfolio. Hopefully
sometime soon we will be able to stitch some of these designs out and get photos of the samples posted. In
the mean time, here is the link for the site we use most of the time for our stock designs. Feel free to
browse their site and let us know if you see a design you would like embroidered on a gift for Christmas. http://www.emblibrary.com/EL/Sale.aspx
Email Exclusive – 10% off all orders placed on or before November 30, 2008 and which are paid for
either in cash or by check. 7% off all orders placed on or before November 30, 2008 and paid for via Paypal.
December
Special – Red Bandana with slip over collar casing embroidered with your pet’s
name. $7.50 all sizes. Must mention December Special when placing your order to receive
the free embroidery on your bandana. http://www.sewmanypaws.com/catalog/i14.html
Health
Update – Nosey - November 25 Nosey had her final chemo and is officially in remission.
Her remission time between the first time she went thru chemo and this time was about 8 months. In
the past we were told to expect the second remission period to last about half what the first remission period was.
Dr Lucroy has, however, stated to Tom that he expects Nosey to be one of their “long-term” success stories.
We are not exactly sure what that means but for now we are thankful for the time we have with her and the blessings
we receive every day.
Sew Many Paws - October 2008 Rescue
News & Events Love of Labs Indiana – Just in time for holiday baking
season, LOLIN will be selling Canine Cookbooks, treats and toys at the Great Indy Pet Expo on Saturday Nov 8 from 10-5 and
Sunday Nov 9 from 11-4. For more information visit their website at www.LOLIN.org or www.GreatIndyPetExpo.com Central Indiana Lab Rescue & Adoption – Watch the CILRA website
www.cilra.org for their upcoming 12th Anniversary Drawing. The first two winners will receive a round trip Airtran Airways roundtrip
ticket in the US valued at $500 each. 3rd & 4th place winners win $100 cash. Airline tickets are good through December
31,2009. The drawing will be held on New Years Day 2009. Mail in forms can be printed from the website or you can enter online
and pay via Paypal or send a check. Rags2Riches Cat Rescue – Rags to Riches
Cat Rescue, Inc. was recently awarded the ASPCA grant for an educational/activity project for the children at the Shriners
Hospitals. The grant is to cover 100 Dr. Seuss Books titled “Oh the Pets You Can Get” which is an educational
book on pet care for children between the ages of 4-8. The Shriners Hospital project is scheduled to be completed by December
1st, 2008. If you would like to learn more about setting up a similar educational project for your group, please visit their
website at http://www.rags2richesrescue.com/News.html Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership – Will be participating in the
Simon Evening of Giving on Sunday Nov 23 at Keystone at the Crossing and the Greenwood Park Mall. As a participant in the
Evening of Giving you will have a private shopping night at the participating malls. What better way to beat the crowds. Tickets
are $10. For more information visit the ARPO website at www.adoptarpo.org Lucky Lab Rescue – Will be having a Meet ‘n Greet adoption days
at Moochie & Co at the Castleton Mall on Saturday Nov 1 and Saturday Nov 15 from 12-4 both days. For more information
or to find out which adoptable dogs will be at the event, please visit their website at www.luckylabrescue.com Paws & Think – Have you ever thought that your dog would make a great
therapy dog? Maybe a program helping “at risk” youths learn how to communicate, nurture, motivate and reward (vs.
punish) their dogs’ behavior is more up your alley. If so, Paws & Think may have just the program for you. For more
information about the various all-volunteer service programs offered by, Paws & Think, please visit their website at www.pawsandthink.org Molly’s Meals – Molly’s Meals was created to assist residents
in Johnson County who are homebound, on a fixed income, or experiencing temporary financial hardships with pet food, supplies,
toys and treats for their pets. This program, under the wings of the Humane Society of Johnson County, has several drop-off
locations for donations. For more information about Molly’s Meals, please call Molly’s Meals Center at 317-859-6837.
Giving Thanks Contest – Deadline to VOTE
in the Sew Many Paws "Giving Thanks" contest is Friday October 31st. Top vote getters will be announced the first
week in November. Winners will receive a free personalized gift from Sew Many Paws and the winners' favorite charity will
also receive a matching gift. Please note one vote per email address – vote must be for 2 DIFFERENT stories
– must include your email address for your vote to count! http://www.sewmanypaws.com/id82.htmlBook Review –
“Blind Bloodhound Justice” by Virginia Lanier
Nosey's name was originally inspired by the bloodhound breed. Did you know that a bloodhound can actually
testify in a court of law? That's how reliable the scent tracking abilities of a bloodhound can be. Tom had
originally wanted to adopt a bloodhound and give it the name "Nosey". As luck would have it, we adopted a
black lab mix instead and just named her Nosey. Little did we know at the time how well she would live up
to her name. In celebration of Nosey's birthday this month, our book review of the month had to feature the
JoBeth Sidden Bloodhound mystery series. An excerpt: “ I headed for the kitchen, and Bobby Lee
sat up, stretched, and padded after me. In March, he'll turn two. He's a one-hundred-thirty-two-pound AKC-registered
bloodhound. Twenty-nine inches to his shoulder, has a reddish-colored coat with a tiny bit of tan and white on his chest,
and is an extremely handsome dog. He's also a champion mantrailer, my best canine friend, a permanent houseguest, and
has been totally blind from birth.
Rudy, who was curled in a ball, raised his head to view our departure but was too
lazy to get up and join us. He's a twenty-two-pound fat tomcat of indeterminate age who decided to move in a few years
ago. His pelt is black as midnight and he has piercing bright green eyes. He's stubborn, spoiled, and tries to boss Bobby
Lee and me around. When he doesn't get his way, he sulks. We let him get away with murder just to keep peace in the family.”
http://www.mysterynet.com/lanier/blind.shtml This book has a very surprising & pleasant ending. I would rate
this book as PG-14 – some of the adult situations in the book, however, may not be suitable for some pre-teens. Pet Tips – With Thanksgiving coming soon, Diana Guerrero offers sup important pet safety
tips. Most of us know that chocolate is not good for our pets but did you know that onions and alcohol can cause health concerns
as well? Visit Diana’s PET tips at: http://www.arkanimals.com/dlg/thanksgiving_holiday_pet_safety_tips.htm Pet Prayer List –
This month we want to highlight a couple pets from our
pet prayer request. The first is: Annie – who passed away earlier this month. Her human parents Linda & Kenny could
certainly use your prayers as they mourn her loss. Abby – has recently had her dosages of Rimadyl increased
but is still in pain and having difficulty getting up. Please pray for her. http://www.sewmanypaws.com/id74.htmlBlog – Each year near Thanksgiving time, we host a “Giving Thanks Contest”
for our clients to share their stories of thanks and how pets have changed their life. On Nov 6 Elvis & Nosey will turn
7 years old. November’s blog series will feature fond memories of our life with Elvis & Nosey and how they have
played a key role in our Charitable Gift Giving Program. Be sure to check it out this Tuesday. http://www.sewmanypaws.com/id72.html So Many Sales - Events
– Coming soon we hope to announce a new Fundraiser project for 501c3 non-profit rescues & shelters.
The project is currently in the testing phase but be sure to check out our website in November for more details about this
exciting program. Charitable Gift Giving Program – Just a reminder for your on-line
holiday gift giving, Sew Many Paws donates a portion from every sale to your favorite charity. Once your order has been filled,
we will contact you for the name of your favorite charity. If you do not have a favorite charity or you have too many to choose
from, we will be happy to select a charity to benefit from your purchase. Email List - OPT-IN
– We are now accepting email addresses for our 2009 Sew Many Paws newsletter. If you are currently receiving the Sew
Many Paws newsletter AND you wish to continue receiving it in 2009, simply send us an email at sue@sewmanypaws.com before
December 31, 2008. If we do not hear from you, by the end of December, we will assume that you no longer wish to receive our
newsletter. At the end of each calendar year we purge our email distribution list. Each calendar year you must opt in to receive
our newsletter. *See below for other ways to become a part of the current calendar mailing list. This “opt in”
method helps us know if our newsletter efforts are meeting our client’s needs. To sign up for the 2009 Sew Many Paws
newsletter, simply email us at sue@sewmanypaws.com Product News – NEW ITEMS: Christmas themed embroidered
Catnip Pillow Toys and Dog Squeak Toys are now available. Call to order your purrfect Christmas toy before the holiday rush
begins. Email Exclusive – Rescue Ribbon personalized with your favorite
charity name embroidered on your item for an introductory rate $5 per item. Please see our home page to see a sample of this
new design. NOTE: This free personalization offer is only available to our email mailing list recipients. http://www.sewmanypaws.com/catalog/i190.html
November Special – Bandanas with embellished with reflective safety material are
now available at introductory prices. Introductory pricing will end November 30, 2008. Normal price for Reflective Trimmed
Bandanas will begin at $10. Must mention “November Special” to be eligible for this special price. http://www.sewmanypaws.com/catalog/i14.htmlHealth Update – Nosey - October 28 Nosey has reacted very well to Mitoxantrone. Her
energy level is about what it was before the cancer hit. She has two more scheduled chemo treatments and then we go into the
“wait and see” phase. Hopefully her remission period this time will last much longer than the last time. But for
now we are spending as much time with her as possible and she is becoming quite spoiled. Your continued prayers on her behalf
are appreciated. PREMIER - Clients can purchase Premier Pet Products on a "spur of the moment"
basis by simply visiting the Eagle Creek Animal Clinic (for clinic information, address and hours of operation, please visit:
http://www.eaglecreekvet.com ) or Bone Appetit Bakery in Nashville, Indiana (for bakery hours, address or directions, please
visit: http://www.barkingood.com ) or from Positive Training Solutions at http://www.positivetrainingsolution.com . 3 Ways to place an order: Use our on-line shopping cart (if you see
a product on our website that doesn't show a photo or price - just let us know) Payment may be made by cash, personal
check, money order or Paypal (please note when using Paypal there will be an additional charge of 3% per transaction to cover
the Paypal fees). Call us at 317-450-0599 Email us at sue@sewmanypaws.com
Sew Many Paws - September
2008
So Many Tails –
Rescue
News & Events
Parke-Vermillion County Humane Society – Is expected to have an informational booth and adoptable pets available at the 41st
Annual Newport Antique Auto Hill Climb on Saturday Oct 4 in Newport, Indiana. Friday night is the 8th
Annual Dog Show. For more information about the weekend’s events visit: http://www.newporthillclimb.com/sched.htm This is a very fun and family friendly event reminiscent of days gone by. Saturday
evenings parade is sure to bring visions of Mayberry RFD (for those old enough to remember the Andy Griffith Show).
To learn more about pets available for adoption thru Parke-Vermillion, please visit their website at www.petfinder.org/shelters/IN63.html
KPR – The Kentuckiana Pug Rescue (like many area rescues
& shelters) has seen a huge influx of owner surrenders. Unfortunately the economy is also having a
detrimental effect on their rescue efforts. One area of fundraising that you may be able to help is by
purchasing a 2009 KPR calendar. For ordering information, please visit their website
at: http://www.kentuckianapugs.com/Sales/pugzone.htm
MCHS – Morgan County Humane Society will be having their 2nd
Annual Howlin’ Bow Wow Boogie on Saturday Oct 25. Tickets are $10 per person and available either
at the shelter or at the door. MCHS also needs CANNED cat and kitten food. Canned food
and other items on their wish list will be accepted at the BowWow Boogie or at the shelter.
Great Indy Pet Expo – Mark your calendars for the 1st Annual Great Indy Pet Expo to be held
at the Indiana state fairgrounds on Saturday Nov 8th 10am-5pm and Sunday Nov 9th 11am-4pm. More
information will soon be available at: http://www.greatindypetexpo.com/index.html
Email
Exclusive - Giving Thanks Contest –
Deadline to enter the Sew Many Paws "Giving Thanks" contest is Tuesday September 30th. Send your story to:
sue@sewmanypaws.com
Simply email
us a short paragraph or story about why you are thankful for the pets in your life. We will review entries and pick 4 of our
favorites. Then in October we will post the top 4 Giving Thanks Tails. During the month of October everyone on
our mailing list will be allowed to vote for their top 2 tails. Top vote getters will be announced the first week in
November. Winners will receive a free personalized gift from Sew Many Paws and the winners' favorite charity will
also receive a matching gift.
Please note if 4 entries are not received by September 30th. There
will be no voting and prizes will be awarded to everyone who submitted a story.
Book
Review –
“The Penguin Who Knew Too Much”
by Donna Andrews
Meg Langslow series features ornamental blacksmith Meg Langslow and her family.
“While digging a hole
to make a pond for his borrowed penguins, Meg's father digs up a body. And when rumors begin to spread that the corpse
might be the owner of the bankrupt local zoo that is normally the penguins' home, anxious volunteers begin taking advantage
of Dad's generous offer to take in the animals they've been fostering. As the llamas, sloths, and hyenas begin to
arrive, Meg fears that by the time the police solve the crime, she and her fiance, Michael, will have a zoo in their back
yard. A unnerving prospect at any time, but particularly now, when Meg fears it will derail her and Michael's plan to
escape their families and elope. So Meg does some sleuthing of her own.” This book was a fast, fun read for those who enjoy an entertaining
book with a few twists and turns. If you have a large, extended or excentric family, you will surely enjoy
the characters from Meg’s family that “help”.
http://www.donnaandrews.com/index.shtml
Pet
Tips –
With Halloween coming
soon, it’s always good to be reminded of some pet safety tips. Not only is chocolate dangerous to
pets but foil, candy wrappers, simulated spiderweb streamers can be deadly as well. Remember normally well
behaved pets can stress out and bolt out doors, jump fences and escape cars. Don’t take a chance
make sure your pet is safe this holiday season. For more tips visit: http://www.halloween-safety.com/halloween_safety_pets.html
Pet
Links – Be sure to check out our “Pet
Links” page where we have links to other pet friendly businesses who are also rescue friendly. http://www.sewmanypaws.com/id15.html
Pet
Prayer List –
This month we
want to highlight a couple pets from our pet prayer request. The first is: Chiang
– who is battling diabetes and some sort of undefined ailment in his head. Lucy Whopper
– who is currently in foster care but needs a forever home.
Blog –
Having finished up our blog series on starting a non-profit organization, we will begin having new
topics each week. Later this week our new topic will be – Life, Death and Using Your Good Dishes.
Be sure to check it out this Thursday. http://www.sewmanypaws.com/id72.html
So Many Sales -
Events –
The On-line Fundraiser for Love Of Labs to benefit their rescue
efforts for “Special Needs” dogs such as Quigley (www.lolin.org) continues thru November 30, 2008. To take advantage of this offer, please print off
the LOLIN coupon found on our coupons page at http://www.sewmanypaws.com/id21.html OR be sure to mention the LOLIN special when placing your order.
Email List - OPT-IN - Just a heads up,
sometime during the month of December we will send an invitation for you to sign up for the 2009 Sew Many Paws newsletter.
At the end of each calendar year we purge our email distribution list. This “opt in” method helps us know if our
newsletter efforts are meeting our client’s needs.
Product News
–
NEW ITEMS:
Catnip Pillow Toy 3-pack is may now be personalized with your cat’s name on one side using the FireFly –
Glow in the Dark embroidery thread and standard embroidery thread design on the other. Call to order your
purrfect personalized gift before the holiday rush begins.
Email Exclusive – Embroidered lace $5/each which can be sewn on your T-shirt for a festive, yet
inexpensive way to dress up your autumn wardrobe. Lace available in a variety of styles. Not good at
sewing yourself? We will sew the lace on your t-shirt for an additional $5. Call for details.
October Special
– FireFly – Glow in the Dark thread option is normally an additional $1.50 for any embroidered design but on any
order received thru Oct 31 we will waive the extra
$1.50 fee – designs will be priced as if ordering our standard thread choices. Must mention “October
Special” to be eligible for this special price.
Health Update – Nosey - September 29
Nosey has reached her lifetime
dosages on all of the “tried and true” chemo medicines. She is now being treated with other
meds that are a bit more pricey and do not have the same track record for success. Mitoxantrone is said
to have some very severe side effects but for now she is doing amazingly well. Her spirit is a joy to behold.
Your continued prayers on her behalf are appreciated.
PREMIER - Clients can purchase
Premier Pet Products on a "spur of the moment" basis by simply visiting the Eagle Creek Animal Clinic (for clinic
information, address and hours of operation, please visit: http://www.eaglecreekvet.com ) or Bone Appetit Bakery in Nashville, Indiana (for bakery hours, address or directions, please visit: http://www.barkingood.com ) or from Positive Training Solutions at http://www.positivetrainingsolution.com . 3 Ways to place an order: Use our on-line shopping
cart (if you see a product on our website that doesn't show a photo or price - just let us know) Payment may be
made by cash, personal check, money order or Paypal (please note when using Paypal there will be an additional charge of $3
per transaction to cover the Paypal fees). Call us at 317-450-0599 Email us at sue@sewmanypaws.com Remember - each day is a gift. Use it wisely!
Sew
Many Paws - August 2008
So Many Tails –
Rescue
News & Events
HSI – NEW DATE - The Celebration of Life for Wyatt Group Volunteer
Project that was originally scheduled for Saturday August 30 at the Humane Society of Indianapolis has been postponed until
Saturday September 6th from 1-3pm. If you are unable to attend but would like to donate something instead, please check out
the shelter’s wish list at http://www.indyhumane.org/donations/wishlist.php IGPR –
The Indy Great Pyranees Rescue AND ARPO – The Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership will both be holding
a Yankee Candle fundraising event during the month of September. 40% of the proceeds will benefit their respective rescue
efforts. For ordering information, please visit their website at www.igpr.org or www.adoptarpo.org Greg Biffle Foundation – 2009 NASCAR Pets Calendars are now available on-line from the
Greg Biffle Foundation. If you visit the foundation website at www.gregbifflefoundation.com and scroll down to the bottom
of their home page, you will see a slide show featuring pets from shelters and rescue organizations that the foundation has
helped since it’s inception. Look closely and you will find quite a few from area rescues including Love of Labs Indiana
www.LOLIN.org (Noel is the chocolate lab pictured standing on a dishwasher door and Henri is the black lab in his dad’s lap
at the Indy Christmas Gift & Hobby Show. Clay County Humane Society – Clay County Humane
Society has teamed up with Designer Dog Mailbox in a whimsical fundraiser. Laura Demers will donate to Clay County Humane
Society, a portion of the proceeds from all Designer Dog Mailboxes sold. For more information visit the shelter website at
http://clayhumane.com/page9.htm or visit the Designer Dog Mailbox website directly at http://www.dogmailboxes.com Mixed breeds can also get a box that looks like them! Laura will custom make a mailbox to resemble your pet –
just send her a photo! LOLIN – Love of Labs Indiana is participating in the Paw Prints
Dog Day at the Farm World Expo '08. It is to be held on Saturday Sept 6 at the Boone County Fair Grounds in Lebanon, IN,
from 8 AM to 4PM. The LOLIN 2008 Canine Cookbook will be available to purchase along with various baked goods. With adoptions
and donations being down this past month, this fundraiser is vitally important to help LOLIN’s rescue efforts. For more
information visit www.LOLIN.org or www.FarmWorldExpo.com Email Exclusive - Giving Thanks Contest - Again this year, we will
be having a "Giving Thanks" contest. Must be on our electronic mailing list to be eligible to participate
in this contest. We will review entries and pick 4 of our favorites. Then in October we will post the top 4 Giving
Thanks Tails. During the month of October everyone on our mailing list will be allowed to vote for their top 2 tails.
Top vote getters will be announced the first week in November. Winners will receive a free personalized gift from Sew
Many Paws and the winners' favorite charity will also receive a matching gift. Sign up to receive our electronic
newsletter and you too will be eligible for the monthly exclusive offers. Book Review –
“The Art of Racing in the Rain” by GarthStein Last
month I shared with you a review of this book from a client. Having read the book myself this past month, I have to say I
thoroughly enjoyed the book both as a fan of racing and a pet lover. The book does explore some negative aspects of human
behavior (death & betrayal) and thus, in my opinion, it would not be suitable for children under 7 yrs. Magazine
Review – We have subscriptions for quite a few craft and sewing magazines. One that I would recommend for those
interesting in scrapbooking is: Creating Keepsakes. http://www.creatingkeepsakes.com/ The magazine features many layout designs, tips to make your scrapbooking dollars go farther and also features advertisements
on new products in the industry. Another magazine that I would recommend for the sewing enthusiast who sews for young children
is: Sew Beautiful. Sew Beautiful features tips, patterns and techniques for heirloom sewing, including smocking and making
ruffles. http://www.sewbeautifulmag.com/ Pet Tips – When our pups were very young and going thru Puppy Kindergarten,
the instructor gave us some very good advice. Starting from one end of your pet and traveling to the opposite end, run your
hands over your pup to familiarize yourself with your pup’s individual lumps and bumps. Knowing your pup’s body
as well as you know your own will aid you in detecting changes in your pup’s physical body before symptoms actually
manifest themselves. As we were doing a routine petting/check on Nosey one day, we found a lump that turned out to be cancer.
Had we not been in the habit of checking her regularly, the cancer would have spread much further before actual symptoms could
be seen. Nosey’s early cancer detection has played a key role in her successful treatment. Tip for this month –
early detection is important for pets as well as people in the treatment of cancer. Pet Prayer List –
This month we want to highlight a couple pets from our pet prayer request. The first is: Ichabod –
who passed away. His family needs our continued prayers as they deal with his loss. The second is: Sadie
who had some x-rays taken of her abdomen. They showed a large mass in her liver. The mass is too large to operate on. They
say she has 2-4 months to live. Her family would appreciate your prayers. Please be sure to check out the prayer list and
keep the pets and their families in your prayers. http://www.sewmanypaws.com/id74.htmlBlog – Our weekly blog on tips for starting a non-profit organization is close to
conclusion. Please be sure to check it out if you have not yet done so. Even if you are not planning to start your own group,
the topic itself may be helpful in determining how to evaluate a charity that needs your support. Our blog can be found on
the Product Catalog page about half way down the page. http://www.sewmanypaws.com/id72.html So Many Sales -
Website & Links –
The
links on the FAQ page have now been fixed. If you have a Calming Cap, Gentle Leader Headcollar or an Easy Walk Harness and
need instructions on use, be sure to check out the FAQ page. The FAQ page is full of tips for choosing the right fit or gift
for your pet or loved one http://www.sewmanypaws.com/id76.html VOTE FOR US: www.TailsInc.com Indy Tails Pet Magazine is conducting a Reader's Choice survey. Please consider voting for Sew Many Paws
for your favorite Pet Boutique. Simply go to www.TailsInc.com and then click on the "Indy Tails" link. There you will find the survey link. All votes will be appreciated!
Email List - We have lately discovered that some of our email newsletters have gone to junk folders because
of email filtering systems. If you do not find the Sew Many Paws newsletter OR other expected correspondence from Sew Many
Paws in your “IN BOX”, please check your “junk mail folder. One way to be sure you always get the latest
and greatest news from Sew Many Paws is to put us on your “white list”. Along those lines please remember, we
will always respond back to any emails sent within 48 hours. If you have sent an email and not received a response within
that time frame, it could be that your email was caught up in our email filtering system. Please either try again or call
us at 317-450-0599.
OPT-IN - Just a heads up, sometime during the month of December we will send
an invitation for you to sign up for the 2009 Sew Many Paws newsletter. At the end of each calendar year we purge our email
distribution list. This “opt in” method helps us know if our newsletter efforts are meeting our client’s
needs.
Health Update – Nosey - August 28
She has gone all week without licking her
leg. This is a major improvement and cause for rejoicing. Unfortunately her allergies have been acting up. Normally during
the allergy season, she would lick her paws raw but this year we’ve been keeping her from doing so. She has, however,
found a way to relieve the itch that has created a new problem. She has rubbed a spot on her jaw and around her rectum raw.
This latest drama just goes to show that when dealing with a smart dog, you can never let down your guard! Nosey is on antibiotics.
At her next chemo treatment in 2 weeks, if the spot on her jaw has not healed, Dr Lucroy will do a biopsy on it just to make
sure the spot is not cancerous.
On the chemo side of things, Dr Lucroy is still saying she is doing remarkably
well and he is quite pleased with how she is doing. She had a slight problem over the last 2 weeks with crystals forming in
her bladder which caused some irritation thus, we have had to remove a 2nd medication from her treatment protocol. She is
on antibiotics for that as well so we’re hoping that clears up soon as well.
Your continued prayers on her
behalf are appreciated.
Product News –
PRICING: Due to rising costs from our suppliers,
Premier Pet Products has been forced to evaluate pricing on many items. On some items, it has been determined that no price
increase will be necessary but unfortunately, effective August 1, we’ve had to increase the price on some items. We
expect to finish loading in the new pricing on or before August 31. Please email or telephone us for current pricing on Premier
Pet Product items.
NEW ITEMS: We have recently ordered a supply of “FireFly” embroidery
thread. This thread is a “glow in the dark” thread that can be used to embellish items for a fun twist on nightlife
attire. This FireFly thread can be substituted in any design for a one of a kind gift.
Email
Exclusive – All orders over $25 during September will receive a free “FireFly” Catnip pillow toy. Clients
must be on our electronic mailing list to be eligible for this free offer. Please mention FireFly offer when placing your
order to receive this email list exclusive offer. September Special – We
are taking orders for the new season of Fido Fashions. Designs available while supplies last. Click on the link below for
this year’s styles http://www.premier.com/View.aspx?page=dogs/products/apparel/fidofleece/description If ordering a Fido Fleece coat for your pet this winter, please call before ordering to insure availability in the size
and style you wish. Embroidery News – New stock designs have been added to our collection
just in time for the upcoming holiday seasons. Please be sure to check our website later this month as we will try to get
a gallery of projects/ideas posted. We’ve added a new page “ Embroidery Designs”
to the website. Now you can use the search feature to look thru the entire Dakota Collections library for non-stock designs.
We have also posted a link to Embroidery Library where we get the majority of our stock designs. Check out their Embroidery
Library 17cent design sale-a real savings when you are considering ordering a non-stock design. Another design site link,
is Terradon Embroidery. Terradon Embroidery recently wrote the design files for us to be able to embroider Nosey’s portrait.
A Madeira Tea Towel we made for the RV will soon be posted on the upcoming Projects/Ideas Gallery page. Delivery
Note: The Reflective Appliqué Material has been back-ordered but is expected to arrive in
2-3 weeks. For those wishing to order a bag with a Reflective Applique design sewn on it, we still expect to be able to fill
your orders long before Halloween gets here. PREMIER - Clients can purchase Premier Pet Products
on a "spur of the moment" basis by simply visiting the Eagle Creek Animal Clinic (for clinic information, address
and hours of operation, please visit: http://www.eaglecreekvet.com ) or Bone Appetit Bakery in Nashville, Indiana (for bakery hours, address or directions, please visit: http://www.barkingood.com ) or from Positive Training Solutions at http://www.positivetrainingsolution.com . 3 Ways to place an order: Use our on-line shopping
cart (if you see a product on our website that doesn't show a photo or price - just let us know) Payment may be
made by cash, personal check, money order or Paypal (please note when using Paypal there will be an additional charge of $3
per transaction to cover the Paypal fees). Call us at 317-450-0599 Email us at sue@sewmanypaws.com Remember - each day is a gift. Use it wisely!
Sew
Many Paws - July 2008 So Many Tails –
Rescue News & Events
ARPO – Thanks to one
of our clients for sharing about an event held this past weekend. Mallow Run Winery owners and their dog Cooper (a black lab)
held their “Dog Days of Summer” on Saturday & Sunday Aug 2-3 at the winery. They also had a doggie wash with
the proceeds to benefit ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership). Please accept my apologies for getting this newsletter
out too late for you to participate in this event. The good news, however, is that Mallow Run has other upcoming events such
as Pizza Bazbeaux & Wine Night on Aug 9th that you might enjoy. To view the complete Mallow Run calendar, visit their
website at www.MallowRun.com/events/ MCHS - Morgan County Humane Society will host the 4th
Annual Hawgs for Dogs motorcycle ride on September 7th. Raffle tickets for a scooter that will be raffled off at the event
may be purchased at the shelter or any MCHS event throughout the summer. Any business owner wishing to make a donation or
sponsor the event should contact Angie at the shelter at 765-349-9177. Please visit the MCHS website at www.mchumanesoc.org for more details. Helping Pets Left Behind, Inc. -
a new 501c3 animal advocate group will be hosting “Paws in the Park - A Day for Animal Lovers” on Saturday September
20th, 10am-6pm at Broad Ripple Park. Food, blankets and toys for our furry friends will be accepted at the event on behalf
of in need animal shelters. Various shelters and rescues will be in attendance and the plan for the day includes live music,
face painting, talent shows, silent auction, food, pet adoptions and more! For more information about the event, visit www.pawsindy.com CILRA – Central Indiana Lab Rescue & Adoption
will have their annual Reunion Picnic on Saturday September 20th, 12-4pm at Eagle Creek Bark Park. Food, raffle, dog games
and more are planned. If your pet is a CILRA alumni or if you are a business owner and would like to donate to the event,
please check their website at www.cilra.org for more details. Book Review –
“The Art of Racing in the
Rain” by GarthStein This month’s book review is by referral from a client who has recommended it
for anyone that loves dogs or racing. I like both so I’ve added this one to my list to get soon. Barnes & Noble’s
website says this book is: “A heart wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love, loyalty
and hope.” http://search.barnesandnoble.com/The-Art-of-Racing-in-the-Rain/=Garth-Stein/e/9780061537936/?tabname=custreview Cust Review - Synopsis: “Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: a philosopher with a nearly
human soul (and an obsession with opposable thumbs). He has educated himself by watching television extensively, and by listening
very closely to the words of his master, Denny Swift, an up-and-coming race car driver.” Not having
read the book yet, I cannot say if the book is suitable for children under 13 yrs but having heard about this book from more
than one person, I am putting it on my must read list. Pet Training Tips –
Have
you ever wanted to teach your dog a new trick for a family & friends get-together? Well the experts will tell you the
best way to teach a trick is to break the action down into very small steps. Once the dog has mastered one step, move on to
the next. If your dog is having trouble with the new step, he made need more work on step number one or he made need step
number two broken down into smaller steps. Its like going on a trip – sometimes you can get from point A to point C
by simply making a stop at point B but then other times the journey from A to C must be by way of point B1, B2 and B3. For
more tips on teaching your dog tricks like “Flip a Treat”, “Play Dead” or “Roll Over”
visit: http://www.samsclubmemberservices.com/Events/PetCenter-TeachingYourDogNewTricks.aspx Pet Prayer List –
This month we want to highlight a couple
pets from our pet prayer request. The first is: "Missing Pets" – we’ve
had several prayer requests this month from website visitors whose pets have gone missing-specifically IZ and Gus. Because
a missing pet is often an hour by hour/day by day changing situation, we have not posted their names but please note they
are in our prayers. The second is: Rocky who has gone on to puppy heaven. He will be sorely missed
by all who knew him. There are updates on quite a few others. Please be sure to check out the prayer list and keep the pets
and their families in your prayers. http://www.sewmanypaws.com/id74.html Blog – Our weekly blog on tips for starting a non-profit
organization has covered the Visionary Stage and this past week we’ve begun to get to the Planning Stage with “ Your
Laws, My Laws and By Laws”. Please be sure to check it out if you have not yet done so. Even if you are not
planning to start your own group, the topic itself may be helpful in determining how to evaluate a charity that needs your
support. Our blog can be found on the Product Catalog page about half way down the page. http://www.sewmanypaws.com/id72.html
So Many Sales -
Website & Links
– It has been brought to our attention that the links on the FAQ page have changed. We hope to have all
the broken links fixed by Wednesday Aug 6th. The instructional guides for our products such as the Easy Walk Harness, the
Gentle Leader Headcollar and the KeepSafe Break Away Collar are just a few of the sizing and instructional guides found on
the FAQ page. The FAQ page is full of tips for choosing the right fit or gift for your pet or loved one http://www.sewmanypaws.com/id76.html
Health Update – Nosey - August 1
Nosey had a setback over the past week. The
leg that we thought had been close to healing has been reopened a few times and now she is back to the point where she has
to wear both a bandage and a sock. We had tried to start weaning Nosey away from being with Tom 24/7 and had pretty good
luck until this past Sunday. For whatever reason, she's decided that the leg needs her attention and thus she must once
again have a caretaker with her at all times.
On the chemo side of things, we are no longer getting the bright
and sunny outlook we once had from Nosey's oncologist. Tom says whenever he asks them about Nosey and winter vacation
“they get squirmy”. As he understands it, she is doing well and the 8/14 treatment should be fine. The 8/28 date,
however is when she is scheduled for the medication that they are telling us she has already received maximum dosage allowable.
If they give it to her again on 8/28 per the protocol plan, according to the drug manufacturer she is at a high risk for heart
failure.
We are scheduled to meet with Dr Lucroy on 8/28 to discuss treatment options, but at this point
we don’t know what they will do on 8/28. Could be that because she’s doing so well they may decide it’s
worth the risk to go ahead and give that particular medicine to her again then again they may have another drug they can substitute.
We just don’t know. Tom thinks they are “preparing us” for worst case scenario but we’ll see when
the time comes. For now, with the exception of her leg, Nosey continues to act perfectly normal.
Product News –
PRICING: Due to rising costs from our suppliers, Premier
Pet Products has been forced to evaluate pricing on many items. On some items, it has been determined that no price increase
will be necessary but unfortunately, effective August 1, we’ve had to increase the price on some items. We will
attempt to get the new pricing loaded onto our website as quick as possible. Please email or telephone us for current
pricing on Premier Pet Product items.
Email Exclusive – All orders over $26 during August will receive
a free “party favor” gift to help Tom and I celebrate our 26 years of marriage. Clients must be on our electronic
mailing list to be eligible for this free offer.
August Special – Have one item embroidered and get 2nd item embroidered
with the same design at half price.
Embroidery News –
After having
attended the recent Indiana Embroidery Conference in Columbus in mid-July, I now have tons of new project ideas that we hope
to offer for sale on our website soon. If you are looking for something unique for the upcoming gift giving season, please
be sure to give me a call. I’d love to discuss some of the new techniques I learned while at the conference.
Design “Templates” - In response to recent requests too, it seemed like an opportune time to
spell out more clearly our embroidery stitch prices. As with anything that is “artistic” in nature, there are
a multitude of choices. Some digitizing artists create very good designs and some designs are more economical but may not
be as dense or the “registration” may not always be precise. Clients wishing to have a gift embellished can schedule
a visit to discuss their project and/or look thru our stock designs.
We now have a whole new library
of fonts to choose from as well. There are also millions of designs that can be ordered as a “non-stock”
design. Any design bigger than 6.25” x 10.25” will be considered “special order” with a premium charge
associated with “splitting” the design. For more information on XL designs, please contact us.
Cost of Design - If a design "template" is a stock design (or it is available free from digitizer
or I am able to digitize the design myself) then there will be no design fee (only fee is the stitching of the design). If,
however, the client’s preferred design "template" is non-stock then the client will be charged what I pay
to buy the design. Initial client will be refunded design fees if/when a second client requests the same design.
Stitches - Normal "stitch out" pricing is $8 per 10,000 stitches. If the design is larger than
6.25” x 10.25”, there may be an additional fee to split.
Embroidery
Pricing = Cost of design + ($8 per 10,000 stitches)
For example: Balboa Threadworks
has a design that features the head of a yellow Labrador Retriever (approximate size of design is 3” x 2”). The
design itself is on sale from Balboa thru the end of August for $8. The design has just over 10,000 stitches. If a client
were to order an item with this design embroidered on it before August 31 then their cost to have the design embroidered on
an item would be - $8 design + $8 stitchout fee = $16. If ordered after August 31, however, the design price would
revert to the normal price that Balboa would charge of $18 and the total my client would then pay would be $18 design + $8
stitchout fee = $26. If you would like further information on embroidery pricing or designs available, please
do not hesitate to give me a call. PREMIER - Clients can purchase
Premier Pet Products on a "spur of the moment" basis by simply visiting the Eagle Creek Animal Clinic (for clinic
information, address and hours of operation, please visit: http://www.eaglecreekvet.com ) or Bone Appetit Bakery in Nashville, Indiana (for bakery hours, address or directions, please visit: http://www.barkingood.com ) or from Positive Training Solutions at http://www.positivetrainingsolution.com . 3 Ways to place an order: Use
our on-line shopping cart (if you see a product on our website that doesn't show a photo or price - just let us know) Payment
may be made by cash, personal check, money order or Paypal (please note when using Paypal there will be an additional
charge of $3 per transaction to cover the Paypal fees). Call us at 317-450-0599 Email us at sue@sewmanypaws.comRemember - each day is a gift. Use it wisely!
Sue Brockus, Owner Sue's Handyman & Sew Many Paws LLC Authorized Distributor
Premier Pet Products Custom Embroidery & Monogramming 317-450-0599 www.SewManyPaws.com
Sales & Tails Newsletter - June 2008 So Many Tails
Rescue
Events & News:
Lucky Lab Rescue
is having Soggy Doggy Day on Sunday June 29th, 11am-3pm at the Wagging Tails Bark Park in Lawrence Indiana. The event
will feature dog wash, snacks, games, dock diving and more. For details on this fun fundraising event, visit their website
at www.luckylabrescue.com
Cats Haven will be at the 10th Anniversary Pet Carnival sponsored by Indianapolis Veterinary
Emergency Center (IVEC) Beech Grove, Indiana Saturday July 12, 11am-3pm. For more information about this event, visit
their website at www.catshaven.org
Indy Homes for Huskies (Siberian Huskie Rescue & Adoption) is now
taking orders for both print or ebook editions of: The Phoenix Chronicles: One Husky's Experience
with Rescue and Foster Care. A must read for anyone that has ever considering fostering or just enjoys reading
a good book written from the dog's point of view. For ordering information, please visit their website at:
www.indyhomesforhuskies.org
Indianapolis Animal Care & Control is participating in Purina's
"Give a Bowl" program. Simply visit the Purina website www.giveabowl.com for more information, to receive your coupon and help feed Indy's homeless pets as well.
2Dogs2000miles a walk from Austin to Boston is a non-profit organization
dedicated to raising awareness of canine cancers with a goal to helping find a reason why cancer strikes. Visit their
website to learn more about Hudson, Murphy and the Big Dog. I found it interesting in that during this adventure and
their contact with rescues and shelters along the way they've gained a better awareness to the plight of pet overpopulation.
To learn more visit www.2Dogs2000miles.org
Humane Alliance opens a National Spay/Neuter Response Team training
center. This mentoring program helps other organizations learn how to open and operate high-volume, low-cost spay/neuter
clinics in their community. For more information, please visit their website at: www.humanealliance.org
Book Review:
New Leash on Death by Susan Conant
"First in the bone-chilling series!
Introducing amateur detective Holly Winter-and a canine with a nose for crime." This book is one of those
"fun" books that keep you entertained - especially if you have a love for dog obedience shows and the characters
found when mixing up a bunch of dog crazy folks. If you've ever gone thru a group obedience training class, you've
probably witnessed how even the best behaved dog can humble his human. "A bone to
pick - At dog obedience trials, fighting is common-especially between owners. But Dog's Life columnist Holly Winter
is shocked when a mere training session ends in murder. Between sit, heel, and the final long down, a retired doctor
takes the longest down of all-strangled with his malamute Rowdy's leash! And when Holly takes the big, beautiful
orphaned dog home, he quickly becomes her cherished new partner in digging up clues to a crime that cuts to the bone with
betrayal...and touches the heart of everyone who has ever loved a dog." I would rate this
book as a PG-13 fun for adults but it has some violent content not suitable for young children.
Pet Training Tips:
Loud
noises can be particularly stressful for pets. While celebrating the 4th of July, be sure to remind family members and
guest to be aware when opening doors. Fireworks and other loud celebrations could cause pets to rush out of open doors
(when they would normally never do so). If you are planning on watching a fireworks display, consider leaving Fido &
Fluffy at home with the TV on - tuned in to the Animal Planet station of course! Maybe even consider popping in their
favorite Bug or Bird video or DVD. http://www.kittyshow.com/vhsmaininfo.htmSo Many Sales -
Pet
Prayer List - Please be sure to check our pet prayer list often and pray
for the pets and families in need. This month we'd like to highlight 2 families on our prayer list. http://www.sewmanypaws.com/id74.html The first is Toby and his family.
Toby is experiencing some fear based behaviors resulting from possibly his earlier years before he was rescued. Please
keep Toby and his family in your prayers as they work to address the behaviors. The second is Wyatt and his family. Not only
does Wyatt have cancer but his family recently lost a loved one (Melanie). In addition the family home was flooded during
recent rains and not to mention their older dog Gatsby is having troubles adjusting to life without Melanie. Continued
prayers on their & their human's behalf are appreciated.
 Website & Links: With the help
of a new client Kelly, we've made a few changes to our website so that ordering is easier. The biggest change of
note is the collar color chart. Please note that different collar styles offer different color choices. All KeepSafe
Breakaway Collars are guaranteed for life of the collar against chewage or breakage. http://www.sewmanypaws.com/catalog/c13_p1.html
Blog: Over the past month, our blog postings http://www.sewmanypaws.com/id72.html have finally found a purpose. Each Thursday, we will post a new blog entry.
Our initial subject matter will cover starting your own non-profit charity-taking you from the visionary stage, the planning
stage and the implementation stage of a fictitious organization Paws-i-tive Hands. This blog will also give insight and tips to those organizations that
may need help to the next level. Along the way, we will share tips on fundraising, events planning, marketing and hope
to have guest bloggers share their experiences along with "dos and dont's". If you have ideas on topics you'd
like to see on our blog or would like to share your experiences with volunteering or starting a business or non-profit, please
email us at sue@sewmanypaws.com.
July Monthly Special: Email Exclusive Special! http://www.sewmanypaws.com/catalog/c24_p1.html
(must be on our email list to be eligible for this and other exclusive monthly
specials)
Buy 3 Squeeze Meeze or Squeeze Meeze Jr toys and receive 4th one free in addition one Squeeze Meeze
or Squeeze Meeze Jr toy will be donated to your favorite 501c3 charity. Please mention Email Squeeze Special when
placing your order to take advantage of this offer.
PRODUCT NEWS:
Clik Stik
and Clik-R Clicker Training it's for
cats too! Did you know that the majority of house cats do not get sufficient exercise? How to remedy that?
What about clicker training? Most cats can be trained with a little patience and effort on your part. http://www.clickertraining.com/node/846 Clicker Training Expert Karen Pryor has many tips and suggestions to get even the most
shy kitten out of her shell. Considering clicker training for your cat or dog? Sew Many Paws
has a new CLIK-R that may just be what you are looking for. The Clik-R fits over your finger and makes training
a breeze. http://www.sewmanypaws.com/catalog/c20_p1.html Prefer a point and touch clicker-then check out our Clik Stik. The Clik Stik extends for
the added training help of pointing as well as the click.
Events
Calendar:
No new events are planned for July. We still, however,
have the LOLIN 20% fundraiser going on and will be selling the LOLIN Canine Cookbook. Please see our upcoming events
page for more info. http://www.sewmanypaws.com/id27.html
Health Update:
Nosey had
her 5th chemo this week. Her leg is starting to heal but we are continuing to stay with her 24/7 until it is completely
healed. Her bloodwork numbers this week were excellent and she continues to amaze us at how well she seems to be taking
all the poking and prodding. She is in good spirits and continues to keep all the pesky birds out of our yard.
A big relief I must say. :-)
Considering clicker training for your cat or dog? Sew Many Paws has a new CLIK-R that may just
be what you are looking for. The Clik-R fits over your finger and makes training a breeze. http://www.sewmanypaws.com/catalog/c20_p1.html Prefer a point and touch clicker-then check out our Clik Stik. The Clik Stik extends for
the added training help of pointing as well as the click.
Events
Calendar:
No new events are planned for July. We still, however,
have the LOLIN 20% fundraiser going on and will be selling the LOLIN Canine Cookbook. Please see our upcoming events
page for more info. http://www.sewmanypaws.com/id27.html
Health Update:
Nosey had
her 5th chemo this week. Her leg is starting to heal but we are continuing to stay with her 24/7 until it is completely
healed. Her bloodwork numbers this week were excellent and she continues to amaze us at how well she seems to be taking
all the poking and prodding. She is in good spirits and continues to keep all the pesky birds out of our yard.
A big relief I must say. :-)
PREMIER - Clients can purchase Premier Pet Products on
a "spur of the moment" basis by simply visiting the Eagle Creek Animal Clinic (for clinic information, address and
hours of operation, please visit: http://www.eaglecreekvet.com ) or Bone Appetit Bakery in Nashville, Indiana (for bakery hours, address or directions, please visit:
http://www.barkingood.com ).
3 Ways to place
an order:
Use our on-line shopping cart (if you see a product on our
website that doesn't show a photo or price - just let us know)
Call us at 317-450-0599
Email us at
sue@sewmanypaws.com
Remember - each day is a gift. Use it wisely!
Sue Brockus, Owner
Sue's Handyman & Sew Many Paws LLC
Authorized
Distributor Premier Pet Products
Custom Embroidery & Monogramming
317-450-0599
www.SewManyPaws.com
Sales
& Tails Newsletter - May 2008 So Many Tails
Rescue Events & News:
ARPO – Sew Many Paws is please to announce that we are one of the supporters for ARPO's
(Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership) 2008 Dog
Olympics on Saturday June 14th at Broad Ripple Park in Indy. http://www.adoptarpo.org/images/2008_Dog_Olympics_registration.pdf will link you to the registration form. For more information or to purchase a commemorative t-shirt, visit their website
at: (www.adoptarpo.org )
Friends of Indianapolis Animal Care & Control SWill be having a Putt Fore
Mutts Golf Tournament on Thursday June 26th. For more information, visit their website at www.accfriends.org Deadline to register on-line is June 12th.
Love Of Labs Indiana
– LOLIN has new fundraising &
event coordinators who will be coordinating many new & exciting events. Our joint fundraising program with LOLIN
is still ongoing. Please check our coupons/specials page for details. Please check the Love of Labs website
for info on their upcoming events such as the "Scales & Tails" at the Indiana State Museum in Indy on Sat June
7th. and the Fishers Farmers Market - Pet Day on June 21st. www.lolin.org
Louisville Weimaraner
Rescue – Will be having their first annual Weim & Cheese” fundraising
event on Saturday June 21 (in New Albany, IN) featuring a raffle, silent auction, live auction, hor’duerves, wine,
fun with other foster homes, friends, and adoptive homes, and of course a few Weims up for adoption! For more information,
visit their website at: http://www.louisvilleweimrescue.com/
Indiana-PAW
(Indiana Proactive Animal Welfare,
Inc.) - As those of you that have been keeping up with the new Pet Prayer List know, Indiana-PAW
founder Amy VanOstrand and her husband Derek Fakehany had a tragedy strike. Their beloved pet Melanie died suddenly.
Indiana-PAW has teamed up with Indianapolis Animal Care & Control and the Humane Society of Indianapolis to establish
the Melanie's Legacy Foundation in Melanie's honor. Through
this collaboration, each year on April 1st (the day Amy adopted Melanie), Indiana-PAW will use funding from Melanie's Legacy Foundation to receive a s pecial dog and cat from HSI and from
IACC for whom all resources have been exhausted. To learn more about Melanie's Legacy Foundation, please visit the
Indiana-PAW website at http://www.indiana-paw.com
Morgan County Humane Society -
Has found success in their new volunteer initiative. More volunteers are still needed. If you have always wanted
to help but don't want to visit a shelter, check out their website for other areas where you can make a difference.
The MCHS Adoption Ambassador Calvin, will also be sported a NEW MCHS Adoption Ambassador bandanna courtesy of Sew Many Paws.Visit
their website at www.mchumanesoc.org to see their newsletter and find out more about upcoming events.
Book Review: Lost &
Found by Jacqueline Sheehan http://www.jacquelinesheehan.com/Books/LostandFound
"The first few pages of this novel will shock
readers to attention, as Roxanne (Rocky) Pelligrino’s veterinarian husband dies at a stunningly young age – and
her life is sent into a tailspin. She forsakes her practice at a local university
and unable to cope with life without Bob, Rocky leaves town and her job as a psychologist and heads to secluded Peak’s
Island, off the coast of Portland, Maine. There, continuing in this
complete departure from life as normal, she becomes the island’s animal control warden and reinvents her past so that
it no longer includes the tragic fact of her husband’s death. While scouring the wintry scrubland for strays, Rocky
finds a dog with a handmade arrow sticking out of his shoulder. She is drawn to the wounded dog, and in searching for the
person (people) responsible for his injuries, she adopts a journey to catharsis, as well."
I always enjoy a good read and this book did
not disappoint. I did wonder why the book's publisher decided to put a photo of a chocolate labrador on the cover
when the story was about a black lab but I guess a brown dog photographs better than a black dog. Maybe we should send
them tips to photographing a black dog. :-) I would recommend this book to adults although there might be
a bit too much realistic violence for children.
Pet Training Tips:
Nosey's friend Shawn Falls, owner of Positive Training
Solutions, Inc. will soon be offering some of the Gentle Leader lineup of Premier Pet Products training aids.
Positive Training Solutions is a full-service canine training company that provides Private Training in your
home or other public place; Group Classes, ranging from Puppy Kindergarten through Advanced Obedience, Behavior Consultations,
Pet Selection Consultations, and Behavior Modifications (indluding aggression).
We also offer In-Home Pet
Sitting for your canine family members. We specialize in Problem Prevention such as: House Training,
Biting, Destructive Chewing, Pulling on Leash, Jumping, Separation Anxiety and Fear Related issues. For more information
or to schedule a behavioral assessment, visit Shawn's website at: http://www.positivetrainingsolution.com/
So Many Sales - Website News: We’ve made lots of changes this past
month to our website. Below are just a few of the changes of interest.
NEW
Pet Prayer Page
- We decided that often people are reluctant to ask for prayers on behalf of their pet thinking that others will not appreciate
the feeling that the pet is more than just a pet - its a member of the family. We believe in the power of prayer even
though we realize that sometimes the answer to prayers may not be what we want. The Pet Prayer page is for those that
wish prayers on behalf of their pet or who are willing to pray for God's will in the lives of other people and their pets. At the bottom
of our pet prayer page is a memorial list of those we've lost in 2008.
Links: We’ve added a new section to our Contact Us & Links page. Links to recommended pet friendly businesses can be found on this page. Businesses found on this page are
separate entities and not affiliated with Sew Many Paws. They are simply being listed as a source for "rescue friendly"
businesses that we (or our friends) have personal knowledge of.
Blog: Our blog postings have been sporatic at best. If you have
ideas on topics you'd like to see on our blog, please email us at sue@sewmanypaws.com.
June Monthly Special:
(must be on our email list to be eligible for these and other exclusive monthly specials)
Email Exclusive Special! Yep – it’s birthday time again! June 20 we celebrate Tom’s birthday.
For those of you that were with us in our early years as a company, you may remember Tom often did handyman work in exchange
for the client donating to a local rescue or charity. Tom has essentially retired from the handyman business but the
concept of giving back is still a focus for our company. As such, with every order placed during the month of June,
you will be given the opportunity to select which rescue or shelter receives a free gift from Sew Many Paws. (This gift
will be in addition to the normal 10% donation.) Calvin, the new MCHS Adoption Ambassador, is the recipient of the first
free gift - a "Rescue Ribbon" Bandana. You can choose whether we send your rescue an "Adopt Me"
bandana or a "Rescue Ribbon" band ana. Simply send us an email for more details.
Tie One On Special!
During the month of June, embroidered bandanas are on sale for $5 each - all sizes.
Coupon must accompany order. Please print coupon from website and mail with your payment to receive this special
offer.
PRODUCT NEWS:
Fido
Floats: With summer fast approaching, don't forget to order your
Fido Float to keep your pet safe near pools or other water. Not sure what size? Simply visit Bone Appetit Bakery
where they carry a large assortment of sizes or visit our FAQ page for sizing information before ordering.
Sandy's Paw Prints - Sandy has 3 new prints available
for purchase: "Basset Joy", "Innocence at Rest", and "Watching Over Me". Next month
look for more gifts in our Keepsakes and Memorials lineup. Email us for more details or to order your new Sandy's
Paw Prints.
Rescue Winner Tote
Bag Sale: 
We have a new tote bag design sure to please the Mom with a competitive
spirit. Rescue Winner Tote is a black brushed denim (similated velvet feel) with satin paw print ribbons woven to a
checkered pattern pocket. Handle is trimmed with matching paw print ribbon and bag features a ribbon/button closure.
Size is approximately 13"w x 13"h x 2"d. Optional paw print ribbon colors available.
Events Calendar: ARPO Dog Olympics: We had intended to participate in the upcoming
ARPO Dog Olympics but in taking our own advice to stop burning our candle at both ends, we will not have a booth at the Olympics.
We will still be a sponsor for the event and all Olympic participants will receive a small gift in their goodie bag from Sew
Many Paws. Submit a photo of yourself (or your dog) wearing a 2008 ARPO Olympic event t-shirt showing the
SMP logo and receive $2 off your next Sew Many Paws order. (www.adoptarpo.org for Olympics t-shirt ordering info.)
Health Update:
This past month Nosey had a slight setback. The chemo pills that they first tried on her
were not effective so she had to go back to intraveinous chemo. The intraveinous chemo is particularly hard on her immune
system. The drugs themselve are a balancing act. Some negatively affect the liver and some negatively affect the
kidneys. On the other hand, to look at her most days, one would never believe she is a sick dog. Her current treatment
protocol is expected to last about 16 weeks. Given that time frame she should finish up her chemo sometime
in early September barring any unforeseen complications. We have made a family decision to spend as much time as possible
with her this summer.
We have a Nosey Update page on our website for those that wish to keep track of her
progress. The miracles of praye r and modern medicine have kept her pain free and seemingly otherwise healthy
for now. We are grateful for your continued prayers on her behalf.
PREMIER - Clients can purchase Premier Pet Products on a "spur
of the moment" basis by simply visiting the Eagle Creek Animal Clinic (for clinic information, address and hours of operation,
please visit: www.eaglecreekvet.com ) or Bone Appetit Bakery in Nashville, Indiana (for
bakery hours, address or directions, please visit: www.barkingood.com ).
3 Ways to place an order: - Use
our on-line shopping cart (if you see a product on our website that doesn't show a photo
or price - just let us know)
- Call us at 317-450-0599
- Email us at sue@sewmanypaws.com
Remember
- each day is a gift. Use it wisely!
April 2008 - Sales & Tails Newsletter
So Many Tails
Rescue Events & News: ARPO – Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership is having their bi-annual Adoptathon and Bake
Sale May 3, 2008 from 12 - 4pm at the Castleton Petsmart. For more information or to donate to the sale,
visit their website at: (www.adoptarpo.org )
Central Indiana Animal Outreach Assistance
Spay Neuter Services along with many businesses and groups offer low-cost solutions
for animal health. Low-Cost Solution information is updated frequently at: http://www.spayneuterservices.org/AnimalAssistance.pdf Please keep this link as a favorite and share with those in your social network who have need of these
services. Another source for spay neuter costs is:
http://www.movetoact.org/spay_neuter.html
Love Of Labs Indiana – We have teamed up with LOLIN for an on-line fundraising event. Please check out there website for
special deals. www.lolin.org
North Shore
Animal League – “Safe Haven Surviving Pet Care
If you have ever asked yourself the question “Who will care for my pets when I’m gone?”
then North Shore Animal League America’s Safe Haven Surviving Pet Care plan is for you.” If
you do not have someone to fill the caregiver role, please check out the NSLA program: http://www.nsalamerica.org/how_we_help/surviving_pet.html
Indiana-PAW (Indiana
Proactive Animal Welfare, Inc.) - New canine ambassador Waylon & feline ambassador Lexi are working hard
on their new kid’s corner community outreach. Check out the Indiana-PAW website for more details
at http://www.indiana-paw.com
Book Review: Merle’s Door: Lessons
from a Freethinking Dog by Ted Kerasote Merle’s Door is was a truly moving story of a man and his dog. While some of the “pet
owner” opinions/responsibilities expressed by the author are greatly different than mine, I do understand that the author
lives in a different environment than I and he acknowledges that the freedoms Merle had would not work in a big city environment.
On a scale of 1-4 paws, with 4 paws being GRRREAT, I’d give the book a 3 paws up rating for experienced
dog owners who know enough to make informed decisions on the “Freethinking Dog” lifestyle. I
would caution new pet owners to read the book as entertainment but to consult an obedience trainer before ever
considering implementing the Freethinking lifestyle described in the book.
“Merle's Door: Synopsis Merle
and Ted found each other in the Utah desert. Merle was about ten months old, surviving on his own, and looking for a human
to hang his heart on. Ted was forty-one, liked to write about animals, and had been searching for a pup whom he could shape
into a companion. … using Merle's life and lessons as a door into the world of dogs, Ted takes us on the journey
they shared. He explores why the dog-human bond is so intense …”
To read the rest of the synopsis visit:
http://www.kerasote.com/merle-synopsis.html
Animals in Heaven:
http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=b8966421922584060885
So Many Sales -
Website News: We’ve
made lots of changes this past month to our website. Below are just a few of the changes of interest.
NEW EMAIL
for orders or quotes: Sue@sewmanypaws.com
FAQ & Sizing Page Enhanced: We’ve expanded
the FAQ page to include instruction/fitting guides along with even more frequently asked questions about
the products we carry. We also have a Sizing Page for the Fido Fashions & Floats.
Blog: We’re new at blogging but be sure to check out our new blog on the Pets in Need
Page.
May Monthly Special:
(must be on our email list to be eligible for these and other exclusive monthly
specials)
Email Exclusive Special! Yep –
it’s birthday time again! May 30 we celebrate Buster’s birthday with a free squeak pillow.
Simply send us an email and let us know if your dog or cat would like the toy or if your pet has all the toys it could
every need and you would like us to donate your toy to ARPO on your behalf.
Nap Time Special!
Place an order of $25
or higher between April 21 and May 15, 2008, and receive
a $5.00 off coupon for your next purchase
PLUS a petite size kitten/puppy bed will also be donated in your honor to Morgan County Humane Society's
new Kitty Kabana & Puppy Playhouse.
Please print coupon from website and mail with your payment to receive this
special offer.
REBATE SALE:
We have a few items left over from our recent March in the Pugs
show that we are offering at greatly reduced prices just in time for May gift giving. 25% off suggested
retail pricing:
1) Themed
Tote bags for Mom (some styles available for immediate shipping while supplies last include “Pug Mom”,
“March in the Pugs 2008”, “Yellow Rose - Mom” and “Heart – Mom” in brown with striped
trim); 2) Fido
Fashions 4-in-1Denim jacket (size 16 – one left); 3) Squeeze Meeze latex toys; and 4) KeepSafe BreakAway collar
(only in stock sizes & colors eligible for the 25% off discount)
Events Calendar:
Relay for Life:
Make a paws-i-tive contribution to help cure cancer. Sue
will be participating in the Wayne Township Relay for Life on May 17-18 – proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society.
If I am able to reach my goal, I plan to make a sash embroidered with a paw print for all those who have donated to help me
reach my goal. If you or someone you know has lost a pet to cancer, please check out my fundraising page
to learn why I decided to walk please visit: http://main.acsevents.org/goto/SueBrockus
Health Update:
On Nosey’s recent oncologist visit, it was
discovered that her lymphosarcoma has returned. On Monday April 14 she started a second round of chemo
therapy. The chemo this time is pills rather than intraveinous and will be a 15 week treatment plan.
The vet thinks that we should get another 6-18 months with this treatment plan and he says he has a “deep menu”
of other treatment options that we can try next if need be. The miracles of prayer and modern medicine
have kept her pain free and seemingly otherwise healthy for now. We are grateful for your continued prayers
on her behalf.
Pet Prayer List:
One new thing we’ve experienced that it is hard sometimes to ask for prayers on behalf of a pet. We
have, therefore, placed a page on our website where pet owners can request prayers for their pet.
PREMIER - Clients can purchase Premier Pet Products on a "spur of the moment" basis by simply visiting the
Eagle Creek Animal Clinic (for clinic information, address and hours of operation, please visit: www.eaglecreekvet.com ) or Bone Appetit Bakery in Nashville, Indiana (for bakery hours, address or directions, please visit:
www.barkingood.com ).
3 Ways to place an order: - Use our on-line shopping
cart (if you see a product on our website that doesn't show a photo
or price - just let us know)
- Call us at 317-450-0599
- Email us at sue@sewmanypaws.com
Remember
- each day is a gift. Use it wisely!
**************************
March Sales & Tails
So
Many Tails - (If your rescue or shelter has an upcoming event or news to share, please contact me.)
Rescue Events & News:
Morgan County Humane Society (www.mchumanesoc.org ) - MCHS opens its own Endowment Fund. The fund makes sure
that animals who have known hunger, abandonment and suffering will always have a safe haven in Morgan County.
Through the MCHS Endowment Fund you can provide for animals in need and at the same time provide for your financial
security. By including the MCHS Endowment Fund in your financial planning you can generate income now and
in the future, reduce your taxes and see the be nefits of your generosity wh ile you are alive. Please
consult with a trusted financial advisor or attorney before making any financial decisions. A detailed
brochure explaining the Endowment Fund is available upon request. Please call Ruth Pelouch at 765-342-9151.
Humane Society
of Indpls - A fellow animal
lover that I have had contact with for several years (thru email contact) will be participating in the Humane
Society of Indpls' Mutt Strutt. Megan and her dog Lucy are about half way to her target sponsorship goal.
If you are interested in helping sponsor Megan, please visit Lucy's Team Fundraising Page at (http://www.firstgiving.com/megangeroff ) Mutt Strut is a fundraising event to
benefit the Humane Society of Indianapolis. This year the event is on Sunday April 27th. If you would like to start your own team or just
take a lap around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway track with your pet, you can get all the Mutt Strut information online at
http://www.indyhumane.org/muttstrut2008/
CILRA (Central Indiana Lab Rescue & Adoption) - Orders are now being accepted for CILRA's 2008 Spring Flower
Sale.Bedding plants, hanging baskets, herbs and tomatoes are a few of the items for sale. Delivery is Saturday May 10th
(the day before Mother's Day.) Deadline for order is April 21, 2008. For more information or to place an order,
please visit CILRA's website at www.cilra.org .
Indiana-PAW
(Indiana Proactive Animal Welfare, Inc.) - If
you know someone who is looking to adopt a pet, is having problems with their pet, or wants to find out how they can help
Indiana's homeless pet population, please send them to the Indiana-PAW website www.indiana-paw.com . Their extensive informational resources include such topics as: parenting courses
at an Indianapolis hospital that are designed to help new parents introduce their infants to the family pet; low cost
spay/neuter resources; and everything from spay/neuter clinics to emergency vets. . Their extensive informational resources include such topics
as: parenting courses at an Indianapolis hospital that are designed to help new parents introduce their
infants to the family pet; low cost spay/neuter resources; and everything from spay/neuter clinics
to emergency vets.
Book Review: Rescuing Sprite - A Dog Lover's Story of Joy
and Anguish by Mark R. Levin
"Although Mark Levin is known as a constitutional lawyer and a nationally syndicated broadcaster, he is, first and
foremost, a dog lover...Rescuing Sprite is a stunningly intimate look at the love between a family and a dog, one that movingly
shows, in Mark Levin's works, that "in the end, we humans are the lucky ones." When browsing the bookstore recently, I came across this book.
The dedication "to my dogs, your dogs, and all dogs who desparately need a home" obviously caught my eye .
Then when I read the jacket sleeve and read that a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the book would go to animal shelters--I
had to buy it. While the book is small in size and page count, I would not classify it as "light reading".
Anyone that has ever had to deal with declining health of a beloved pet will definitely need to keep a box of tissues close
by when reading the book. The best reason I would recommend this book to others, is that the book clearly shows how
quickly & deeply a senior shelter dog can become a part of a forever family.
Training:
The Independent
Cat Society is a non-profit no-kill cat shelter located in Westville, Indiana (near Chicago). Their website has a wealth
of knowledge including such topics as: How to introduce your new cat to other pets in your home; and tips for Finding
homes for homeless cats. To learn more about these and other problem solving tips visit www.catsociety.org
March Madness:
The Indiana House Rabbit Society will undoubtedly soon find itself
being swamped with calls from people looking to surrender bunnies that were given as gifts to children for the Easter
holiday. Adding a rabbit (or any other pet) to your household should never happen unless you have become informed about
the care and needs of the particular pet/breed/species. Several years ago, Tom and I rescued an escaped bunny that was
hopping thru the neighborhood. We realized at the time we had no idea at all how to properly care for a rabbit.
Luckily the bunny was eventually returned to his owners. Had we ended up adding Mr Bunny to our family the IHRS
website's information on rabbits as pets and care for your house rabbit would have proved a very welcome place for bunny
information. To learn more about Living with a Companion Rabbit visit http://www.indianahrs.org/care-pets.aspx
So Many Sales -
Website
News: If you have not checked out our new
website recently, you'll notice some new changes. Our old site www.SuesHandyman.com will still remain on the internet until our hosting package
runs out but it will no longer be updated. Our new site will be hosted under the address www.SoManyPaws.com .
Because
the two words "Sew" and "So" may be confusing to some who hear about our company via word of mouth, we
have decided to have our website hosted under both names. In order to reach our site, therefore, a visitor can use either
www.SewManyPaws.com or www.SoManyPaws.com This change will also allow us to have
several new email addresses. For the time being, however, our newsletter will still continue to be sent from the
sewmanypaws@comcast.net email address.
April Monthly Special:
(must be on our email list to be eligible for these and other
exclusive monthly specials) Our recent Harley & Scooter Birthday Special was such a
big hit with our furry feline friends we've brought back a similar special with a new twist. Receive
a Free "Got Catnip" pillow cat toy with any $15 (or more) purchase between now and April 15 and a second catnip
pillow toy will be donated to the Independent Cat Society www.catsociety.org in your honor. What better way to get more for your money and
help others at the same time! If you only have dogs, we will be happy to substitute a Free Doggie "squeak"
pillow as your free gift. Must mention April "e" special when placing your order.
Sales Tax News:
Beginning April 1, 2008, the new Indiana sales tax increases to 7%.
We will have a booth at the Kentuckiana Pug Rescue
"March in the Pugs" on Saturday April 12th at the Boone County Fairgrounds in Lebanon, Indiana. Print
out a coupon from our website, bring it with you to receive a free Liver Biscotti sample. (Available while supplies
last.)
Health Update:
Nosey
had her 6 month checkup at her oncologist on March 6th. Unfortunately the vet discovered a couple of new lumps that
we've been keeping a close eye on. She goes back on Thursday April 10th. If the lumps are still present, Dr
LuCroy will do a needle aspiration to determine if the lumps are just an infection or if the cancer has returned. Please
continue to keep her in your prayers.
A friend of ours has recently discovered that her 12
year old Golden also has Lymphoma. Please keep Cyndy and all those pet owners who are battling cancer in your prayers
as well. If you know of someone who is going thru similar health concerns with their pet, I highly recommend www.wearthecure.org the National Canine Cancer Foundation website and http://caninecancerawareness.org the Canine Cancer Awareness website. Both have links
to a lot of useful information for those of us who are unfamiliar with canine cancers and the various treatment options available.
So Many Tails - (If your rescue or shelter has an upcoming event or news to share,
please contact me.)
Rescue Events & News:
Morgan County Humane
Society (www.mchumanesoc.org ) - MCHS opens its own Endowment Fund. The fund makes sure
that animals who have known hunger, abandonment and suffering will always have a safe haven in Morgan County.
Through the MCHS Endowment Fund you can provide for animals in need and at the same time provide for your financial
security. By including the MCHS Endowment Fund in your financial planning you can generate income now and
in the future, reduce your taxes and see the be nefits of your generosity wh ile you are alive. Please
consult with a trusted financial advisor or attorney before making any financial decisions. A detailed
brochure explaining the Endowment Fund is available upon request. Please call Ruth Pelouch at 765-342-9151.
Humane Society
of Indpls - A fellow animal
lover that I have had contact with for several years (thru email contact) will be participating in the Humane
Society of Indpls' Mutt Strutt. Megan and her dog Lucy are about half way to her target sponsorship goal.
If you are interested in helping sponsor Megan, please visit Lucy's Team Fundraising Page at (http://www.firstgiving.com/megangeroff ) Mutt Strut is a fundraising event to
benefit the Humane Society of Indianapolis. This year the event is on Sunday April 27th. If you would like to start your own team or just
take a lap around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway track with your pet, you can get all the Mutt Strut information online at
http://www.indyhumane.org/muttstrut2008/
CILRA (Central Indiana Lab Rescue & Adoption) - Orders are now being accepted for CILRA's 2008 Spring Flower
Sale.Bedding plants, hanging baskets, herbs and tomatoes are a few of the items for sale. Delivery is Saturday May 10th
(the day before Mother's Day.) Deadline for order is April 21, 2008. For more information or to place an order,
please visit CILRA's website at www.cilra.org .
Indiana-PAW
(Indiana Proactive Animal Welfare, Inc.) - If
you know someone who is looking to adopt a pet, is having problems with their pet, or wants to find out how they can help
Indiana's homeless pet population, please send them to the Indiana-PAW website www.indiana-paw.com . Their extensive informational resources include such topics as: parenting courses
at an Indianapolis hospital that are designed to help new parents introduce their infants to the family pet; low cost
spay/neuter resources; and everything from spay/neuter clinics to emergency vets. . Their extensive informational resources include such topics
as: parenting courses at an Indianapolis hospital that are designed to help new parents introduce their
infants to the family pet; low cost spay/neuter resources; and everything from spay/neuter clinics
to emergency vets.
Book Review: Rescuing Sprite - A Dog Lover's Story of Joy
and Anguish by Mark R. Levin
"Although Mark Levin is known as a constitutional lawyer and a nationally syndicated broadcaster, he is, first and
foremost, a dog lover...Rescuing Sprite is a stunningly intimate look at the love between a family and a dog, one that movingly
shows, in Mark Levin's works, that "in the end, we humans are the lucky ones." When browsing the bookstore recently, I came across this book.
The dedication "to my dogs, your dogs, and all dogs who desparately need a home" obviously caught my eye .
Then when I read the jacket sleeve and read that a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the book would go to animal shelters--I
had to buy it. While the book is small in size and page count, I would not classify it as "light reading".
Anyone that has ever had to deal with declining health of a beloved pet will definitely need to keep a box of tissues close
by when reading the book. The best reason I would recommend this book to others, is that the book clearly shows how
quickly & deeply a senior shelter dog can become a part of a forever family.
Training:
The Independent
Cat Society is a non-profit no-kill cat shelter located in Westville, Indiana (near Chicago). Their website has a wealth
of knowledge including such topics as: How to introduce your new cat to other pets in your home; and tips for Finding
homes for homeless cats. To learn more about these and other problem solving tips visit www.catsociety.org
March Madness:
The Indiana House Rabbit Society will undoubtedly soon find itself
being swamped with calls from people looking to surrender bunnies that were given as gifts to children for the Easter
holiday. Adding a rabbit (or any other pet) to your household should never happen unless you have become informed about
the care and needs of the particular pet/breed/species. Several years ago, Tom and I rescued an escaped bunny that was
hopping thru the neighborhood. We realized at the time we had no idea at all how to properly care for a rabbit.
Luckily the bunny was eventually returned to his owners. Had we ended up adding Mr Bunny to our family the IHRS
website's information on rabbits as pets and care for your house rabbit would have proved a very welcome place for bunny
information. To learn more about Living with a Companion Rabbit visit http://www.indianahrs.org/care-pets.aspx
So Many Sales -
Website
News: If you have not checked out our new
website recently, you'll notice some new changes. Our old site www.SuesHandyman.com will still remain on the internet until our hosting package
runs out but it will no longer be updated. Our new site will be hosted under the address www.SoManyPaws.com .
Because
the two words "Sew" and "So" may be confusing to some who hear about our company via word of mouth, we
have decided to have our website hosted under both names. In order to reach our site, therefore, a visitor can use either
www.SewManyPaws.com or www.SoManyPaws.com This change will also allow us to have
several new email addresses. For the time being, however, our newsletter will still continue to be sent from the
sewmanypaws@comcast.net email address.
April Monthly Special:
(must be on our email list to be eligible for these and other
exclusive monthly specials) Our recent Harley & Scooter Birthday Special was such a
big hit with our furry feline friends we've brought back a similar special with a new twist. Receive
a Free "Got Catnip" pillow cat toy with any $15 (or more) purchase between now and April 15 and a second catnip
pillow toy will be donated to the Independent Cat Society www.catsociety.org in your honor. What better way to get more for your money and
help others at the same time! If you only have dogs, we will be happy to substitute a Free Doggie "squeak"
pillow as your free gift. Must mention April "e" special when placing your order.
Sales Tax News:
Beginning April 1, 2008, the new Indiana sales tax increases to 7%.
We will have a booth at the Kentuckiana Pug Rescue
"March in the Pugs" on Saturday April 12th at the Boone County Fairgrounds in Lebanon, Indiana. Print
out a coupon from our website, bring it with you to receive a free Liver Biscotti sample. (Available while supplies
last.)
Health Update:
Nosey
had her 6 month checkup at her oncologist on March 6th. Unfortunately the vet discovered a couple of new lumps that
we've been keeping a close eye on. She goes back on Thursday April 10th. If the lumps are still present, Dr
LuCroy will do a needle aspiration to determine if the lumps are just an infection or if the cancer has returned. Please
continue to keep her in your prayers.
A friend of ours has recently discovered that her 12
year old Golden also has Lymphoma. Please keep Cyndy and all those pet owners who are battling cancer in your prayers
as well. If you know of someone who is going thru similar health concerns with their pet, I highly recommend www.wearthecure.org the National Canine Cancer Foundation website and http://caninecancerawareness.org the Canine Cancer Awareness website. Both have links
to a lot of useful information for those of us who are unfamiliar with canine cancers and the various treatment options available.
Remember - each day is a gift. Use it wisely!
**************************
February 2008 Sales & Tails
So Many Tails
So Many Tails - (If your rescue
or shelter has an upcoming event or news to share, please contact me.)
Rescue Events & News:
Morgan County Humane Society (www.mchumanesoc.org ) - MCHS opens its own Endowment Fund. The fund makes sure
that animals who have known hunger, abandonment and suffering will always have a safe haven in Morgan County.
Through the MCHS Endowment Fund you can provide for animals in need and at the same time provide for your financial
security. By including the MCHS Endowment Fund in your financial planning you can generate income now and
in the future, reduce your taxes and see the be nefits of your generosity wh ile you are alive. Please
consult with a trusted financial advisor or attorney before making any financial decisions. A detailed
brochure explaining the Endowment Fund is available upon request. Please call Ruth Pelouch at 765-342-9151.
Humane Society
of Indpls - A fellow animal
lover that I have had contact with for several years (thru email contact) will be participating in the Humane
Society of Indpls' Mutt Strutt. Megan and her dog Lucy are about half way to her target sponsorship goal.
If you are interested in helping sponsor Megan, please visit Lucy's Team Fundraising Page at (http://www.firstgiving.com/megangeroff ) Mutt Strut is a fundraising event to
benefit the Humane Society of Indianapolis. This year the event is on Sunday April 27th. If you would like to start your own team or just
take a lap around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway track with your pet, you can get all the Mutt Strut information online at
http://www.indyhumane.org/muttstrut2008/
CILRA (Central Indiana Lab Rescue & Adoption) - Orders are now being accepted for CILRA's 2008 Spring Flower
Sale.Bedding plants, hanging baskets, herbs and tomatoes are a few of the items for sale. Delivery is Saturday May 10th
(the day before Mother's Day.) Deadline for order is April 21, 2008. For more information or to place an order,
please visit CILRA's website at www.cilra.org .
Indiana-PAW
(Indiana Proactive Animal Welfare, Inc.) - If
you know someone who is looking to adopt a pet, is having problems with their pet, or wants to find out how they can help
Indiana's homeless pet population, please send them to the Indiana-PAW website www.indiana-paw.com . Their extensive informational resources include such topics as: parenting courses
at an Indianapolis hospital that are designed to help new parents introduce their infants to the family pet; low cost
spay/neuter resources; and everything from spay/neuter clinics to emergency vets. . Their extensive informational resources include such topics as:
parenting courses at an Indianapolis hospital that are designed to help new parents introduce their infants to the
family pet; low cost spay/neuter resources; and everything from spay/neuter clinics to emergency
vets.
Book Review: Rescuing Sprite - A Dog Lover's Story of Joy
and Anguish by Mark R. Levin
"Although Mark Levin is known as a constitutional lawyer and a nationally syndicated broadcaster, he is, first and
foremost, a dog lover...Rescuing Sprite is a stunningly intimate look at the love between a family and a dog, one that movingly
shows, in Mark Levin's works, that "in the end, we humans are the lucky ones." When browsing the bookstore recently, I came across this book.
The dedication "to my dogs, your dogs, and all dogs who desparately need a home" obviously caught my eye .
Then when I read the jacket sleeve and read that a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the book would go to animal shelters--I
had to buy it. While the book is small in size and page count, I would not classify it as "light reading".
Anyone that has ever had to deal with declining health of a beloved pet will definitely need to keep a box of tissues close
by when reading the book. The best reason I would recommend this book to others, is that the book clearly shows how
quickly & deeply a senior shelter dog can become a part of a forever family.
Training:
The Independent
Cat Society is a non-profit no-kill cat shelter located in Westville, Indiana (near Chicago). Their website has a wealth
of knowledge including such topics as: How to introduce your new cat to other pets in your home; and tips for Finding
homes for homeless cats. To learn more about these and other problem solving tips visit www.catsociety.org
March Madness:
The Indiana House Rabbit Society will undoubtedly soon find itself
being swamped with calls from people looking to surrender bunnies that were given as gifts to children for the Easter
holiday. Adding a rabbit (or any other pet) to your household should never happen unless you have become informed about
the care and needs of the particular pet/breed/species. Several years ago, Tom and I rescued an escaped bunny that was
hopping thru the neighborhood. We realized at the time we had no idea at all how to properly care for a rabbit.
Luckily the bunny was eventually returned to his owners. Had we ended up adding Mr Bunny to our family the IHRS
website's information on rabbits as pets and care for your house rabbit would have proved a very welcome place for bunny
information. To learn more about Living with a Companion Rabbit visit http://www.indianahrs.org/care-pets.aspx
So Many Sales -
Website
News: If you have not checked out our new
website recently, you'll notice some new changes. Our old site www.SuesHandyman.com will still remain on the internet until our hosting package
runs out but it will no longer be updated. Our new site will be hosted under the address www.SoManyPaws.com . Because the two
words "Sew" and "So" may be confusing to some who hear about our company via word of mouth, we have decided
to have our website hosted under both names. In order to reach our site, therefore, a visitor can use either www.SewManyPaws.com or www.SoManyPaws.com This change will also allow us to have
several new email addresses. For the time being, however, our newsletter will still continue to be sent from the
sewmanypaws@comcast.net email address.
April Monthly Special:
(must be on our email list to be eligible for these and other
exclusive monthly specials) Our recent Harley & Scooter Birthday Special was such a
big hit with our furry feline friends we've brought back a similar special with a new twist. Receive
a Free "Got Catnip" pillow cat toy with any $15 (or more) purchase between now and April 15 and a second catnip
pillow toy will be donated to the Independent Cat Society www.catsociety.org in your honor. What better way to get more for your money and
help others at the same time! If you only have dogs, we will be happy to substitute a Free Doggie "squeak"
pillow as your free gift. Must mention April "e" special when placing your order.
Sales Tax News:
Beginning April 1, 2008, the new Indiana sales tax increases to 7%.
We will have a booth at the Kentuckiana Pug Rescue
"March in the Pugs" on Saturday April 12th at the Boone County Fairgrounds in Lebanon, Indiana. Print
out a coupon from our website, bring it with you to receive a free Liver Biscotti sample. (Available while supplies
last.)
Health Update:
Nosey
had her 6 month checkup at her oncologist on March 6th. Unfortunately the vet discovered a couple of new lumps that
we've been keeping a close eye on. She goes back on Thursday April 10th. If the lumps are still present, Dr
LuCroy will do a needle aspiration to determine if the lumps are just an infection or if the cancer has returned. Please
continue to keep her in your prayers.
A friend of ours has recently discovered that her 12
year old Golden also has Lymphoma. Please keep Cyndy and all those pet owners who are battling cancer in your prayers
as well. If you know of someone who is going thru similar health concerns with their pet, I highly recommend www.wearthecure.org the National Canine Cancer Foundation website and http://caninecancerawareness.org the Canine Cancer Awareness website. Both have links
to a lot of useful information for those of us who are unfamiliar with canine cancers and the various treatment options available
January 2008 Tails
from the Rescue Community - If your group has a news worthy
event or story you'd like to share - please let us know! We'd love to include it on our next newsletter.
FUNDRAISING - Winter months are particularly hard
for most rescues when donations from supporters are reduced. The continued need for financial support causes many to look
for new and unique opportunities for fundraising. Alyson Wininger,Sales Consultant for The Body Shop at Home
has come up with a fundraising program to help area rescue beat the winter blahs and fundraise too. Alyson says: As a
consultant for The Body Shop at Home, I do spa parties and sell products for the body all of which are cruelty free
as our company is against animal testing. I would be interested in doing a fund raiser and donating a portion of all sales
to Indy area rescue organizations. Rescues could host a party and/or I would be willing to set up a booth at a pet fair.
If your rescue group would like more information about this unique fundraising opportunity, please email me sewmanypaws@comcast.net and use "Alyson's Body Shop" in the subject line.
NEW LABRADOR RETRIEVER RESCUE IN TOWN - Lucky Lab Rescue and Adoption
is an all-volunteer, non-profit (currently filing for 501(c)(3) status) rescue organization. Even though
there are several other labrador retriever groups based in the Indy area (LOLIN and CILRA), Lucky Lab's president, Kathy M and her fellow volunteers know that unfortunately the central Indiana & midwest
USA shelters are still overflowing with adoptable labrador retrievers due to the popularity of the labrador retriever
breed. For more information about Lucky Lab Rescue & Adoption, visit their website at www.luckylabrescue.com Lucky Lab has several events planned in the upcoming few weeks--check out their website for time & place.
NASCAR FANS - The Greg Biffle Foundation, Ryan Newman Foundation invite those going to the Daytona
500 in February to join them for a night of auction fun, food and excitment on Wednesday Feb. 13, 2008, for The NASCAR
Foundation Partners for Paws Spectacular - A Live and Silent Auction hosted by Greg Biffle, Ryan Newman and Mike
Skinner. The event will take place at the beautiful Daytona Club outside the front stretch of Daytona International Speedway.
Tickets are $15 per adult if purchased online before Feb. 4, which includes dinner and drinks, and children under 14 are free.
Tickets are $20 at the door. For more information, visit www.gregbifflefoundation.com
SCAVENGER HUNT - Plans are currently being made for the 3rd
Annual Scavenger Hunt - ICAN FIND THAT! proceeds to benefit the Indiana Canine Assistant Network www.icaan.net ICAN connects behaviorally at-risk individuals, animals, and persons with physical disabilities - The ICAN program began
at Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facility, initially working with two incarcerated adolescents. Interest has grown rapidly
and the program has now expanded to included offerings at three central Indiana locations. Visit their website to learn more
about the ICAN program and get your team together and reserve your calendar for scavenging on Saturday April 26, 2008.
LOVE AWAITS - Did you know that the Humane Society of Indianapolis
offers training advise for your dog or cat? They even have training classes that have received accolades from Indy Tails Pet
Magazine. HSI has recently revamped their website to make it more user friendly and changed shelter hours to open later in
the evenings to better serve in Indy community. Pre-registration for Mutt Strut 2008 runs from Feb 15 - April 23. For more
information visit their website at www.indyhumane.org
Sales from the heart -
BIRTHDAY SPECIAL - In recognition of Harley & Scooter's birthday
(February 1996), everyone on the Sew Many Paws 2008 electronic mailing list will receive a treat Bonkers
Catnip pillow toy. (Please note - if we do not have your mailing address on file, we will contact you for
shipping instructions.) If you are not currently on our 2008 mailing list and wish to take advantage
of this birthday special, please sign up today.
STORE NEWS - Over the last several weeks, we've been updating
the website in the hopes that it will be easier to navigate and use. We would love feedback from you. As a thank you for your
feedback, we will substract $5 from your next invoice - please mention "store feedback offer" to remind us to apply
this discount.
NEW ITEMS - Be sure to check out the new training products
featured on our Dog Gifts - Training Aids page. The Ultimate Puppy Toolkit is great for housetraining and other puppy training tips. The Clik Stik is an innovative product great for clicker training with your pet. Order yours today.
PREMIER PRODUCTS ***** Available for spur of the moment purchases at Eagle Creek Animal Clinic
on the west side of Indy. ECAC also offers puppy training classes and a wide assortment of Premier pet products.
To learn more about Eagle Creek Animal Clinic visit their website at www.eaglecreekvet.com
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