Merrie - please see fundraising below

This is the News/Fundraising/Petitions/Lost and Found BTs newsletter for the week starting November 2nd. For any fundraising, news, petitions/causes or lost and found ads for next week's list please send them to me and not to the group. Please send Boston Terrier transportation requests and any unsafe dog toy or dog treat recalls
directly to the group. Thank you.

SPECIAL REQUESTS:
None at this time

JUST FOR FUN:

BT shows for November:

Oklahoma City Boston Terrier Club, Inc.
Wednesday, November 8, 2000
Held at McClain County Expo Center Purcell, OK
1801 S 9th Ave

Birmingham Boston Terrier Club, Inc.
Friday, November 17 and 18, 2000
Held at Alabama State FairgroundsBirmingham,AL
2331 Bessemer Rd.

Valley of the Sun Boston Terrier Club
Friday, November 24, 2000
Held at Arizona State Fair GroundsPhoenix,AZ
1826 W McDowell Rd

NEWS:

SPECIAL PROGRAMS:

Free Microchipping in NY
Best way to protect your dog or cat from loss, theft, or being euthanized at
a shelter because you didn't find him/her in time. Microchipping is safe,
permanent identification, and it's cheap. In fact, the service is free for
this event, with a one-time low enrollment fee for putting your pet into the
national database. These chips are scanned for in 12,000 shelters/animal
hospitals nationwide, and are required for moving your pet to
Australia/England.
Time: 11am-3pm
Date: Sunday November 5th 2000
Place: Outside Queens Center Mall, 90-15 Queens Blvd

Spay day in Iowa
Raccoon Valley Humane Society is sponsoring it's 2nd Spay and Neuter Day of
2000! We have three veterinarians signed up to provide this much needed
service. Grimes Plaza Vet Clinic, at 515-986-0911 will be doing low cost
spays/neuters on November 8th, and both the Madrid Vet Clinic at 515-795-2261
and the Guthrie County Veterinary Services at 641-747-3152 will be performing
low-cost spays/neuters on Saturday, November 4th. Prices are as follows:
Feline Neuter - $10.00, Feline Spay - $20.00, Canine Neuter - $25.00, Canine
Spay, $40.00. These UNBELIEVABLE RATES are due to the generosity of the
veterinarians - they are donating their time and energy to give the lowest
costs possible. Please understand, these rates are designed to help LOW
INCOME pet owners and MULTIPLE PET families - people who would not otherwise
be able to alter their pets. All animals must be current on their
vaccinations - please check with each office for rates on vaccinations. You
must call in advance for appointments - call quickly, as the spots will fill
up fast. Any questions, please email mhowe@radiks.net or call (515)993-3519.

Spay/Neuter Funds Available in San Luis Obispo, CA

San Luis Obispo County has Spay/Neuter funds for county residents. To
receive vouchers, you must appear in person at SLO County Animal Services,
located off Highway 1 at the Sheriff's exit. Call Animal Services at
781-4400 for more information.
In south San Luis Obispo county, spay/neuter funds are available through
Central Coast Animal Protection Society (CCAPS) by calling their Spay Day
hotline: 546-3700.
Atascadero residents only may pick up spay/neuter vouchers from North County
Humane Society. Call 462-AFAR

LOST and FOUND BTs:

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LOST:

LOST: Male Boston Terrier, 3 years old, in the Harvest Bend Subdivision near
Beltway 8 and Fallbrook Drive in Houston (Cy-Fair area). Last seen on
Tuesday, October 24th. No tags or collar on - he had just had his bath. If
you have any information on this little boy, please contact the owner
directly: Norris Hayter (281) 894-5887
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FUNDRAISING:

Items currently at The Boston Site auction
https://members.tripod.com/RescueCenter/Auctions2.html
Boston Terrier T-shirts
Boston Terrier Quilt
Boston Terrier Bird House
Boston Terrier Christmas Pin
Boston Terrier Holder
Boston Terrier Apron
Boston Terrier Ceramic Box
Opportunity To Perform With Wagtime Band
Boston Terrier Coasters
Boston Terrier Angel
Susan Miller Original Artwork
George Hunter Christmas Cards
Boston Terrier Stuffed Toy
George Hunter Boxer Shorts
Boston Terrier Pin
George Hunter Sweatshirts
Boston Terrier Window Decorations
Boston Terrier Christmas Decoration
Boston Terrier Lawn Art
Boston Terrier Stuffed Toy
Boston Terrier Key Chain
Boston Terrier Wooden Plaque
Boston Terrier Notepad
Patch The Pup Books
Boston Terrier Watch
Dog Dishes With Treats
BT Manger Scene T-shirts
Wooden BT Welcome Signs
Boston Terrier Sweatshirts
Greeting Cards
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A new fun activity has been added to the Boston Site Christmas Auction. A
special
draw will be conducted once the Christmas Auction has concluded on November
6th at noon.
Here's how it works. All bids received will be placed in a bin and one lucky
winner will be chosen to receive a beautiful Stationary Package with Boston
Terrier Design, pictured at the site. Thank you to BTRN for donating the
prize.
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BOSTON TERRIER WOODEN TOTE
http://bostonrescue.net/WoodenTote.html
Now available through BTRN are these adorable Boston Terrier Wooden Totes.
They're hand made out of pine and available in your choice of stain colors.
Choices for colors include: wine, navy, hunter green and natural.
Each tote is hand sanded for a smooth rustic, "antique" finish. Ends of the
tote are decorated with a two dimensional Boston Terrier which can be custom
painted at no additional charge. Sides of tote each have an ivory colored
bone permanently attached.
Totes are great for holding magazines, books, plants, dog supplies...you name
it! Fill the tote with any assortment of items and it will make a wonderful
gift basket for the holidays. Available in all breeds. Sizes vary slightly
but are approximately 8" x 8" x 20".
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http://www.remoteauctions.com/cgi-bin/auction.cgi?Barcauction&1&s&1&973736334
FUND RAISER FOR MERRIE'S MEDICAL. Hand Painted & signed by artist Roie.
This sweet BT Pup is on a Plaid Photo Album- Measures 5" X 6 1/2" holds 100
photos up to size 4"X6". This item looks quite Christmassy, but it is
actually a lovely plaid with a sweet BT pup. Shipping is $3.20. PLEASE BID
HIGH - 100% GOES TO MERRIE'S MEDICAL BILLS. Thanks so much from Merrie and
Roie
7 DAYS ONLY~
This is Merrie's Story & her pic is attached~
From: KatNB@aol.com
Subject: Merrie
I have a foster dog here named Merrie. Merrie was in a shelter waiting to be
euthanized. She's around 10 yrs old and has a fatty tumor on her upper chest.
I took her to the vet last night. Had cells aspirated and an exam. The vet
wants to schedual surgery asap as the tumor is large (tennis ball size) and
is affecting the movement of her shoulder.
She is a loving dog who really tries to keep up with my boys, and Rosie.
Appears healthy in every other way too! She was a stray, we think abandoned
by owners who didn't want to deal with her problem. The shelter considered
her a loving dog..but thought her to be unadoptable because of tumor and
wanted to put her down for that reason. Attached is a pic of her so you all
see who we are helping!
Thanks, Kathy
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http://user.auctions.yahoo.com/user/tsgroup_54601?
as posted by TS at tsgroup@webcom.com
Our five year old baby Lucy has a cancerous tumor on her neck. She will have
surgery on Nov. 17 to remove what they can. Please keep Lucy in your prayers.
So in order to help us raise the money for the vet bill I'm having to part
with my collection of Boston Terrier items. If you've been looking for
something you might drop by Yahoo Auctions. You can see the BT items at
http://user.auctions.yahoo.com/user/tsgroup_54601?
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PETITIONS/CAUSES:

http://www.geocities.com/animalabusealert/index.htm
Please take a moment to sign this petition. Another young girl is doing her
part to fight animal abuse and she desperately needs your support!

http://www.theanimalspirit.com/alert.html
Here is a web page that allows people to make a difference. Please check it
out.

ALERTS:
THIS IS AN URGENT SITUATION!!!

There has recently been a rash of dog thefts in and around Lake County, Illinois. This is north of the Chicago area. Dogs have also been stolen in southern WI, which is in very close proximity. These theives are BOLD, they are stealing these dogs right off owners property in broad daylight. One report has them driving a white van with back windows. So far, reports of several stolen Great Danes, a Collie, and also Debi Grunnah's beloved Anatolian Shepherd, Beefy.
The Grunnah's are offering a $5000 reward for the arrest and conviction of these individuals. It is believed, but not confirmed, they may be associated with a dog fighting ring.
PLEASE~IF YOU HAVE ANY KNOWLEDGE OF WHO MIGHT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THESE DOG
THEFTS PLEASE CONTACT DEBI AT : ISLAND FARM@AOL.COM
These are family pets that are deeply missed. Families are grieving. If
you can be of any assistance, please contact Debi ASAP!!

****PLEASE CROSSPOST WIDELY***