Charlotte, a sweet, young, American Staffordshire Terrier,
had been sitting in a cold, damp, concrete cell
at Downey Animal Shelter for seven long months...
while a court case for her abuser dragged on.

She had been beaten and used as a bait dog by her previous owner.
Then, after all these months of waiting, as fate would have it;
she was scheduled to be euthanized.
I simply couldn't allow this to happen.



My friend, Hali, joined me on the long journey to the Downey Shelter.
We pulled her out of there before it was too late.
The staff members had gotten to know her so well...
after all, she'd been there longer than any animal,
only kept alive due to the on-going investigation.



Officer Sherman and Gacey's eyes welled up with tears
when they realized the day they thought would never arrive was here!
The sad dog that they allowed to run off leash in building 2,
walked daily, & played with, was getting out!
...about to embark on a new journey
...a new life, where she would be loved
and allowed to be the happy dog she was meant to be!



Charlotte is an unbelievably sweet, affectionate, loving dog
who kisses everyone she meets... well, all humans, that is.
Unfortunately, she has "issues" with other dogs - due to her horrific past.

Two weeks ago, Charlotte was brought to "Green Dog,"
a wonderful boarding facility in Los Angeles.
There she is being socialized with other dogs and learning to be in a pack!

UPDATE May 17th, 2009:
I just hung up the phone with Marcus ("Green Dog" founder)
who said he is going to be sending video footage (which I'll be posting)
of Charlotte PLAYING with other dogs!

He was on his couch, watching the Laker's game,
with Charlotte's head on his lap and three other dogs...
just hangin' out!!
I'm doin' a HaPpY DaNcE!

If you'd like to help with this sweet doggie's rehabilitation...
which will only make her that much more adoptable...
please consider donating on her behalf?

FOSTER or PERMANENT HOME needed ASAP!

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Emergency Surgery

saved this orange tabby's life
after x-rays revealed a "linear foreign object"
in his lower intestines (a classic "string of pearls").
This means there was something wrapped around his intestines
(which turned out to be a long, plastic, carpet fiber)
...a life threatening situation, indeed.



He is recovering well after enduring this most invasive procedure.
The surgeon had to palpate his entire instestinal tract
by hand, inch by inch.
This poor boy was quite miserable when he left the surgery center, as you can imagine!
Since then, the swelling has gone down,
his stitches have been removed, and his fur is growing back!

▐► Meanwhile, we have an outstanding balance (for this emergency surgery)
@ Animal Specialty Group (Invoice #271451),
4641 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles, 90039, for nearly $3,000.00

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Would you like to make a donation?

♥ No amount is too small
♥ Please consider your support so we can continue to help animals in need

If this PayPal Link isn't working...
you can go directly to PayPal,
yourself, and contribute via this email address:
HelpingAnimals@2theResQ.org

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Would you like to donate by check?



Please mail to:

2theResQ
P.O. Box 57284
Sherman Oaks, CA 91413-2284

* IMPORTANT: Reference which animal you are contributing to
** PLEASE be sure to email or send me a message on this page...
Let us know you've made a donation!

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Check out more, miraculous & heartwarming rescue stories in the Photo Gallery...



Updates are being added daily.
Please feel free to ask for referrals, references, documentation, etc.

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Questions?

Need help re-homing or adopting a pet?
Looking for a low-cost spay/neuter provider?
Have you found an injured or abandoned wild animal and don't know what to do?

Email me: HelpingAnimals@2theResQ.org
...or simply send me a message by clicking on the "Send Message" button on this page!

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A huge, heart-felt THANK YOU

to our DONORS

♥ Michael Chapman & Paul Holmquist / Las Vegas, NV
♥ Daniel Rosen / President & CEO: www.credit-aid.com
♥ Darien Welch / North Hollywood, CA
♥ Michael B. Sutton / LittleDizzy Records
♥ Joy Ellison / Los Angeles, CA
♥ Stacey Morris / Los Angeles, CA
♥ Michael Lane / Los Angeles, CA
♥ Michael Holloway (& pup, Keasha) / Adelaide, SA, AUS
♥ Teresa Thorp / Los Angeles, CA
♥ Allison Slowski / Vancouver, BC
♥ Debra Shira / Los Angeles, CA
♥ Tammy Hilo / Pasadena, CA

THANK YOU

♥ Denise Maiman / For dropping off blankets.
Your donation will help keep several shelter dogs warm
against the cold, harsh, concrete on which they must sleep!

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Our Wish List

• ► Nature's Miracle
• ► Clean towels & blankets
• ► Small - Medium size kennels (for transporting dogs/cats)
• ► Wooden Shipping Crates for use as outdoor shelter/feeding stations
• ► A Honda Element
  (or something similar in cargo room to use for transporting animals in kennels)

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If you can open your heart & home to a foster cat, dog, or bunny please contact your local shelter outreach, rescue organization, or look under "PETS" on Craigslist.com (in your city)... OR send me a message and I will get you set up immediately!

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Molly (pictured below) is a sweet, very pregnant, 1 year-old, Lab-mix who was scheduled for euthanasia this past week. Due to an amazing out-pouring of love, support, & networking; Molly is now out of Devore Animal Shelter and safe in her new foster home:



As of 4/3/09: Molly will now be able to give birth to her puppies in a peaceful, loving, home environment... Thanks to Stephanie James & "Dogs In Need."

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