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It is with great sadness that I bring to you all the truly unfortunate news that Gail Whelan is closing down her wonderful dog rescue group, Companion Animal Network. Through the years, Gail has re-homed over 900 animals, many of them very difficult cases declined by even other rescuers. She is highly respected and highly valued by the DFW rescue community for her undying commitment and impeccable standards. With the failing economy and her donations (and volunteer base) drying up, Gail has made the decision multiple times in recent years to close Companion Animal Network, but then a few wonderful benefactors rallied support to enable her to keep going each time. However, Gail lost her job in June and has realized that this model is no longer sustainable for her and she no longer has any choice but to close CAN. So, Gail is rallying the troops one more time for a push to adopt CAN's dogs and pay off their vet bills. When the adoptable dogs find homes, Gail will close CAN, and continue her rescue efforts by fostering or volunteering for others. Gail has made a huge dent in her vet bill in recent months, and has had several very successful adoptions. And, she has stopped taking in animals. However, around 30 dogs remain. Most are vetted, but there are still a few neuters, surgeries and heartworm treatments to go. Pictured below are several of the 30 dogs that need to find homes immediately. Here is the link to the full list: Companion Animal Network. Here’s what we’re asking and how you can help: 1.Help NETWORK to spread the word, blog / Facebook /Tweet, etc! Choose three dogs that you think you can market to your friends and family and their friends and family. Pull their additional info and pics off their Petfinder bio (or email Gail for additional info if needed), and start calling and emailing like crazy! For interested adopters, the application is online at Companion Animal Network - Home (note: Gail will perform a vet check and home visit; while the adoption fee is reduced to $100, high standards still apply!). 2.If you can spare any amount, please DONATE. There is a PayPal link on the site: Donate - Companion Animal Network 3.If you would like to help pay the vet bill, call Plano Arapaho Vet Clinic at 972-690-8741. There is a significant balance owed, and more vetting needed. Please let Gail know you donated, so that she can track the money with the vet, and send you a receipt. 4.VOLUNTEER. Transporters and handlers at the weekend events from 11 to 4 are needed. Most of the transport needed is within Dallas proper. The dogs need to be shown at events to get the most exposure. 5.If you want to learn more, call or email Gail: 214-200-6236, can_rescue@. 6.If you know of a legal assistant job in the commercial litigation (contracts or intellectual property arena), please help Gail find a job. 7.If you would like to host a fund raising activity, and have CAN as the donor, Gail would be thrilled. Companion Animal Network - Home. You can also find CAN on Pet Finder. We know there are a lot of people and animals in need. Gail has used every personal asset over the past 10 years to save so many, and now she is tapped out. If you have questions/concerns, please feel free to contact LK Greer at lkgreer@furtheanimals