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Fargo-Moorhead-based nonprofit dog rescue group 4 Luv of Dog Rescue is excited to announce a very special guest at its upcoming Meet the Dogs event for National Adoption Days, held Feb. 11 and 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. with PetSmart Charities Adoption Center located in PetSmart store, 1630 13thAve East, West Fargo, N.D.
The guest is a North Dakotan who will soon appear on national television and has received a prestigious award and honor. The visitor is also involved in charitable causes and is a supporter of 4 Luv of Dog Rescue. They will be showing their continued support by appearing at the rescue’s event to greet visitors, answer questions, and promote the rescue’s work to the public and media.
As an added bonus, on the Feb. 12 date, our guest will be joined by a second guest, who also holds a special award and title.
Who might these two special guests be? We can’t tell you just yet, but rest assured it is sure to be a wonderful treat for anyone who comes to visit. It is the first time the rescue has hosted guests of this magnitude at an event, and it should prove to be a great time for all.
Both guests are very excited to appear at the event, and both 4 Luv of Dog Rescue and PetSmart Charities are thrilled and honored to have them there. Stay tuned to find out who these exciting people are, as an official announcement will be made shortly.
For more information on 4 Luv of Dog Rescue, visit www.4luvofdog.org.
WDAY is doing a story about our Parvo puppies! Watch the WDAY News at 6:00 PM, Channel 6 in the FM area. Kish will be interviewed about the plight of these puppies. The cost of caring for them is expensive, so if you are able to make a contribution, we appreciate it .
Visit: http://www.4luvofdog.org/wp/how-to-help-provide-financial-assistance.
On January 22, seven puppies were brought in to a Vet clinic and diagnosed with Parvo. Treatment for Parvo is very expensive, and the owner could not afford it, so he asked instead that they be euthanized. The clinic staff asked if he would be willing to surrender the puppies to a rescue instead, and he agreed. 4 Luv of Dog Rescue has accepted these puppies and is providing for their care. We believe these puppies deserve a chance to pull through. The treatment for seven puppies will cost approximately $5000. Please help us to help these dogs by making a tax deductible donation. Thank you!
1/23 UPDATE on the Parvo Pups: They all survived the night, but 2 of the females are still down and out. So it is touch and go with them.
If you would like to call in to the Vet Clinic and make a donation directly, please email info@4luvofdog.org for information.
We also have a PayPal link on the homepage of our website (Please note “Parvo”).
or you can drop off or mail a donation to:
4 Luv of Dog Rescue
c/o Natural Pet Center
Attn: “Parvo”
3037 13th Avenue South
Fargo, ND 58103
Thank you and keep these pups in your thoughts!
4 Luv of Dog Rescue has received a $5,000 grant from the ASPCA® (The American Society for thePrevention of Cruelty to Animals®). The grant funding will be used to help fund spay/neuter procedures for non-sterilized dogs that have been rescued from area pounds or surrendered by their owners.
“4 Luv of Dog Rescue is a firm supporter of the ASPCA’s position that affordable spay/neuter programs are crucial in helping to decrease the number of animals that end up in shelters each year,” says Kish Hilmert, president of 4 Luv of Dog Rescue. “We are grateful that the ASPCA has chosen to assist us in our spay/neuter efforts, and we look forward to continuing to work towards finding loving homes for the dogs in our care.”
“The ASPCA was glad to be able to help 4 Luv of Dog Rescue with their spay/neuter goals,” said Michael Barrett, vice president of grants management for the ASPCA. “It is our hope that this grant will support their work in truly making a difference in their community.”
For more information about 4 Luv of Dog Rescue, please visit www.4luvofdog.org. For more information about the ASPCA, please visit www.aspca.org.
Meet our new Top Paw pick, Bloom! Bloom is full of personality and your typical happy-go-lucky puppy. She does well with dogs and cats and loves to cuddle and give kisses. She is waiting patiently for her forever home and hopes you’ll choose her for yours!
Volunteer Feedback about Bloom: Miss Bloom is a a very pretty girl with some unique coloring. She must have some kind of small dog in her mix, she’s on the petite side. Bloom is very friendly and has typical puppy energy. She should do great with training. Bloom will be a great addition to her forever home!
If you’re interested in Bloom, please fill out an adoption application today.
4 Luv of Dog Rescue has been awarded a $3000 grant by the Greg Biffle Foundation. The grant money will be used to help with veterinary expenses incurred for dogs that have been rescued from area pounds or surrendered by their owners. The Greg Biffle Foundation for Animals was founded in 2005, by Greg and Nicole Biffle, to create awareness and serve as an advocate to improve the well-being of animals by engaging the power and passion of the motorsports industry. The foundation donates to humane societies, no-kill animal shelters, and spay/neuter clinics.
4 Luv of Dog Rescue has also been awarded an $891 grant by the PEDIGREE Foundation. 4 Luv of Dog Rescue shares the belief of the PEDIGREE Foundation that every dog deserves a loving home.
The grant money will be used to help cover costs associated with providing care for dogs in foster care and boarding. Some of the expenses incurred are for veterinary care, boarding, food, treats, kennels, beds, blankets, leashes, collars, toys, bowls, brushes, grooming, etc.
Foster homes are the most important part of our rescue. Every week there are dogs in need of rescue in local and regional pounds. Without people willing to open their hearts and homes and offering to care for these dogs, we can not help rescue these homeless dogs. Foster homes provide the love and shelter while 4 Luv of Dog Rescue provides and pays for all necessities (food, kennel, medical care, etc.).
Unfortunately, we don’t have enough foster homes for all the dogs we have accepted into our rescue. These dogs currently are staying at local boarding facilities or with temporary foster homes.
Please consider providing one of them a foster or forever home and apply to become a foster home.
If you can’t foster but still want to help, please make a donation towards our boarding expenses.
Foster homes are the most important part of our rescue. Every week there are dogs in need of rescue in local and regional pounds. Without people willing to open their hearts and homes and offering to care for these dogs, we can not help rescue these homeless dogs. Foster homes provide the love and shelter while 4 Luv of Dog Rescue provides and pays for all necessities (food, kennel, medical care, etc.).
1. They have locking jaws.
This is probably the most common myth. The anatomy of a pit bull is no different than that of any other dog. They do NOT have locking jaws.
2. They fail temperament testing more than any other dog.
This is not true. Pit bulls pass temperament testing 81.7% of the time. Beagles only pass 78.7% of the time, and Golden Retrievers 81.1% of the time. The American Pit Bull Terrier scored just above the Golden Retriever and just below the Labrador Retriever.
3. They have been bred to be human aggressive.
Pit bulls are not aggressive toward people. They can be taught to be vicious; just as any other dog, but this is not a trait that is inherent in pit bull dogs.
4. Only drug dealers own pit bulls.
This silly myth exists thanks to movies and music videos that feature drug dealers and other criminals as pit bull owners. In the 1970’s Doberman Pinschers were considered the most vicious dog, and were popular with criminals. In the 1980’s it was the Rottweiler. Today it is the Pit Bull. This is a sad, self-fulfilling prophecy that can only change if the American propagandized media accurately portrays pit bulls as the gentle, loyal and loving breed that they are. Facts and temperament tests have proven that pit bulls are some of the greatest choices for a family pet.
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