Helping the Boston Terrier Rescue Group - Please Donate

Don't just turn off & say you are not interested, please. We are looking for prize bag donations, and larger donations, to use to raise money for our rescue group. We are having mardi gras beads donated, and I am personally donating several new games, dog clothes, collars, etc. If you own or work at a business & can donate something - a facial, a massage, veternarian, any services, banner making (we could use this ourselves); or if you have items you bought meaning to use them but never did (like me); or if you just want to donate money or purchase something to donate, I can assure you it will be thankfully received and gratefully used to raise money for our little doggies. (Our founder & president has donated the garage to one of her houses for a kennel!)

We are strictly a volunteer group, and most of us donate financially constantly. (Most of us are also active in other animal related activities and many of us foster dogs in our homes which means food, medications, etc.)

We are 5013c & donations are tax deductible.

(This is what I do in "real" life - I advocate & help those who cannot speak for themselves.)

If you want to volunteer, we would love to have you. We have volunteers all over including Houston, Austin, Beaumont & many other places. We place dogs all over, including a couple that went to Canada. Contact me about donations, or visit our website at http://www.houstonbostonrescue.org/main.php. (We also have beautiful dogs to adopt. Check out the website.)

Many thanks (& I know, I need to put up a new legal related blog. As soon as this writ is filed . . . )

A Pet's Point of View - a different type of blog from me

I stole this from someone at the BT Rescue group I volunteer with but thought it quite good. If you love your pet, it should bring a tear:

A PET'S TEN COMMANDMENTS

1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Separations from you are likely to be painful.

2. Give me time to understand what you want of me.

3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.

4. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainment, but I have only you.

5. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your
voice when speaking to me.

6. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.

7. Before you hit me, before you strike me, remember that I could hurt you, and yet, I choose not to bite you. (Think about this one seriously.)

8. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if
something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, I
have been in the sun too long, or my heart might be getting old or weak.

9. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too, will grow old.

10. On the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there, because I love you so. (It may be hard, but you love them & they need comfort.)

So you all know, I adore my babies & am a foster mother to a BT displaced by the Hurricane Ike. He is still waiting for his forever home. I've worked with him to help him overcome many anxieties - and he was definitely a biter. He is SO much better now, and looking for someone who deserves him.

We have many adoptable pets, and there are many rescues. Remember - adopt, don't buy. Check out petfinder.com for all kinds of pets.

Have a great day, & hug your furry loved ones.