Fw: Another Lifeline Trip to Taiwan Planned This Month!

[Guest guest]

Good luck with this trip Mina! Wish we could take in another one, but

Captain and Bella keep us busy!

 

To those of you who worry about the dogs that come from Taiwan being ill and

possibly passing something *contagious* on, this is just not true. The

*worst case scenario* is a dog will have the last stages of mange from

living under such stressing conditions, possibly some ear mites. Both are

easily treatable, neither is communicable.

 

We couldn't ask for better dogs! Both Captain and Bella suffered such

hardships in Taiwan, and here in New Jersey they are living life to the

fullest! Bella is our tracking dog, our rescue promotion dog, has made

appearances on t.v. and is just wonderful with everyone and everything. She

is excellent at PR for the breed, as well as for dogs coming from Taiwan.

We've had Bella for three years as of June 8.

 

Captain has taken time to " warm up " , but now he is really coming into his

own personality, he's an absolute sweetheart, and although he has a very

intimidating look about him, he's a big MUSH dog. He's been here since the

day before Thanksgiving.

 

Thank you Mina for all you do. We couldn't possibly take in another dog at

this time (ha ha..there's ALWAYS room for one more!) but we will send in a

donation to help some other lucky dog come to the US and find a great home.

 

All the best!

Robyn & Eric

Bella & Captain

 

 

 

 

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Sara Whalen <petsaliv

Thu, 17 May 2001 12:28:13 -0400

 

>$200 and a foster for 2 small/medium dogs - will spay/neuter here at my

>vets

>

>Sara Whalen

>Executive Director

>Pets Alive Inc.

>http://www.petsalive.com

>

>Mina Sharpe wrote:

>

>> Hello to all fellow animal lovers and rescuers!

>>

>> First, let me apologize for not keeping in better touch. Since I'm

>> moved back to California last year, computer access has been tough, as

>> my " old faithful " T-AARF Computer is dying a very slow and painful

>> death, and is not letting me transfer all my multitude of files over

>> to other computers. But other than that, things are very hectic, with

>> " real life " interfering with all I'd like to be getting done.

>>

>> But, the good news is that despite my better judgement, and despite

>> the fact that T-AARF is pretty much broke (and I do know we owe a few

>> of you for the good deeds you have done for us- that has not been

>> forgotten, just put on hold till we get back on our feet), I am

>> planning to return to Taiwan for 10 days at the end of May to collect

>> a few lucky dogs to come back. That's where, once again, you all come

>> in.

>>

>> Once again (and I'm sure you are all getting so very sick of me) it's

>> time to plan and scrimp and save to try and get a few dogs back to the

>> USA. As of right now, I only know of one dog for sure that I am

>> bringing back. The others I won't know till I go to Taiwan, visit all

>> my dog collection haunts (vets, pounds etc), take photos and send them

>> back to you all for approval, and most of all, money.

>>

>> Before I do that, and spend my few days there in a constant state of

>> nervousness and agitation (which always happens anyway), I thought I'd

>> give you all a heads up in case you want to volunteer in advance

>> either shelter or home space for a few lucky ones, or, most

>> importantly of all, money to help get them back to the US.

>>

>> Once again this trip, through our partnership with our Vet in Taiwan

>> at the Yang Ming Veterinary Clinic, we will be able to provide most

>> veterinary care to the dogs before their trip to America. In a parting

>> from previous trips, where every dog was spayed and neutered before

>> leaving Taiwan, some dogs will be allowed to remain intact for the

>> trip, especially if other health or other issues make it more

>> hazardous to do in such a short time frame.

>>

>> At any rate, once again, I just wanted to give you all a heads up, and

>> to once again grovel for help. T-AARF's recent attention in the News

>> Media (The ARK Genesis Awards, TIME for Kids, DogFancy, The Animal

>> Guardian) has been fun and great, but unfortunately, very little

>> monetary assistance came with it. It has always been just a small

>> group of you and me and a few others that has made this rescue

>> possible. And with your help, we can make it possible one more time.

>>

>> If you need to get in touch with me, you can email at

>> sharptpe, or my normal address at sharptpe- but

>> don't worry if you don't get a response immediately. Otherwise, you

>> can call me at 760 943 1269. Mailing address is 3018 Segovia Ct,

>> Carlsbad, CA, 92009

>>

>> For the Animals,

>>

>> Mina Sharpe

>> Director, Taipei Abandoned Animal Rescue Foundation

>> --

>> ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

>> Mina Sharpe(sharptpe)

>> Taipei Abandoned Animal Rescue Foundation

>> " Better to save the few, than to do nothing at all. "

http://www.toapayoh.com/taarf/