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pittie gurl
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posted June 07, 2004 03:39 PM
The Dalmation rescue that I volunteer at got food donated from a person & it made all the dogs sick. I don't know what kind it was. Why is it making them sick? ![[Confused]](confused.gif)
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posted June 07, 2004 04:51 PM
Sick how? Is it possibly contaiminated? Was it left over food because their own pets passed away from something contagious? Could it be poisioned?
Too many questions. The rescue society might want to get it tested or get one of the dogs tested to see what is wrong.
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pittie gurl
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posted June 08, 2004 08:24 AM
They are all sick to there stomach & they have the runs. It was donated to them. The bag was brand new. It was still sealed.
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posted June 08, 2004 09:58 AM
This happens when food is changed. I would compare ingredients in the new food to what the dogs are used to eatign. Even a slight change could be causing the "runs". But, since it's all the dogs gettign sick, it may be more than that. I think the best-bet is to stop feedign them that food. have they been vet checked since they have been getting sick??
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posted June 08, 2004 04:15 PM
Since it's all the dogs and both stomach and runs, I would toss the dog food ASAP. Rescue dogs that have been there a while usually get a variety of food often so build up more of a tolerance to change.
If they don't go back to normal within 48 hours, I would definately pick the sickest one to go to the vet's asap for test including costly blood work. I just don't trust people anymore - hopefully your good samaritan is exactly that.
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pittie gurl
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posted June 11, 2004 01:55 PM
I know you guys are going to say that they shouldn't be a rescue after I tell you this. They don't have a lot of money. There were 6 dogs dropped off at the rescue in three days. They had two people adopt dogs & bring them back the next day saying that they were trying to kill their other dogs. They were trying to get the other dogs to play not trying to kill them. They can't help what other people do. They can't just turn away a dog that has been dumped at the rescue. If they did that what kind of a rescue would they be? Nobody gives donations at the adoptions when we are there. They have a box out on the table that says please donate to help with a rescue dog. Last weekend we got $2.00 in donations. $2.00 FOR CRYING OUT LOUD!!!! How can people be so cheap. It doesn't take that much money. Even $20.00 would have been great. OH BUT NO PEOPLE MUST BE STINGY WITH THE MONEY. THEY CAN'T HELP JUST ONE DOG OUT! THEY ARE TO SELF INVOLVED TO SPARE JUST A COUPLE OF DOLLARS!!!! ![[Flaming Mad]](graemlins/flamingmad.gif) The vet that they use gives them a discount on the vet bill. If they bring in 3 dogs a day he only charges them $20.00 for all of them.
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posted June 11, 2004 03:53 PM
Having the desire to rescue any breed is a good thing. What they need now is some corporate sponsorship and some donations. Here are some things I would try.
1. A letter to Walt Disney corporation. Since the 100+1 damination movies there have been a lot more daminations breed and then left on rescue agencies doorsteps. A nice letter, email etc. asking for a small corporate donation. $500 is nothing for them but could make a world of difference to you.
2. Call local pet stores like petsmart and ask them if you could set up a table in their shop on a saturday or sunday. Ask for donations, give out your number if anyone is interested in adopting, etc.
3. Contact some local vet clinics to see if you can post pictures in their offices for those dogs available for donation with a small $50.00 fee. Here the SPCA charges around $175.00 to adopt a dog.
4. Contact local fire departments & a local photographer and see they are would like to rent a dalmantion for pictures, etc.
I'm sure others on this forum and also come up with more ideas.
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posted June 12, 2004 04:30 PM
Pittie Gurl, I feel so terrible for you and your dogs, it is just awful, you must feel like bashing your head against a wall somedays (excuse the expression). You know what I mean.
Try contacting your local paper, ask them to do a write up on the shelter, the good work you do, etc, and where donations can be made. Lucky your vet is on your side, see if you can put a tin on his counter.
Do you have a local radio station, contact them aswell.
Do you have a local organization that runs raffles etc. then donates the money to worthy charity groups, you could contact them.
Contact your local primary school, shops etc, letting them know you are there goes a long way in possible adoptions.
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posted June 12, 2004 05:17 PM
We had a garage sale today to raise money for the dogs. We did okay. We raised $130.00,but we had hoped to raise more. One of the ladies at the rescue is going to contact several of the fire departments to see if they want a picture with her Dalmation, to see if they want to have their families picture with the Dalmation, & to see if the general public wants their picture taken with the dals (in front of the fire truck of course). She thought about charging about $5.00-$10.00 depending on how many people are in the picture. ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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posted June 12, 2004 05:23 PM
That is fantastic, keep going, you are doing a great job. The dogs will love you.
The more the public are aware of you, the more support you will receive, there are plenty of good people out there, you just need to find them.
Even putting an add in your paper for donations for another garage sale is a great way to obtain goods.
Keep up the good work, my heart goes to you and the dogs. .
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posted June 12, 2004 05:52 PM
That's a good start. See about writing Disney though -- they started a lot of problems with the movies because everyone wanted a dalmation without realizing what a high energy dog they are.
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posted June 13, 2004 11:48 AM
That is a good idea doglover. I'll suggest that to them.
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