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July 19, 2010: ChipIn continues. And take a look at new photos of Lamby.
July 15, 2010: Wow, thanks to your generosity, we've already run out of gift tags we were sending to contributors! So for the remainder of the month, donate $20 or more and receive a hand-made, one-of-a-kind bull terrier greeting card made by Oregon artist Charlene George (whose Iris folding cards will be featured on our soon-to-open webstore).
July 10, 2010: Our July "Yelp for Help" fundraising campaign continues!......Thanks to you, we're almost 3/4 of the way to our goal. Even the smallest of donations can help, but contribute $20 and receive a specially-made set of gift tags. See below for details and our ChipIn link....
Here's the Good News: Lamby and Lilly, both of whom came in with horrible cases of mange, are now well enough to be spayed. Yay! The vets are amazed at both of their recoveries. (see updated photos of Lamby on Lamby's Page)
Here's the Bad News: Our bills this month will be astronomical: Three spay operations (Lu also needs to be spayed...); an echocardiogram for Maggie who has a grade 2-3 heart murmur, plus a very high June boarding bill!
So we've created a Chip-In account to help raise money for our immediate expenses. But....here's more good news........Donations of $20 or more not only garner you our undying gratitude, but
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Donate $20 or more and receive a lovely one-of-a-kind bull terrier greeting card by Charlene George, whose work will be featured on our soon-to-open webstore. At left are two examples. Each card is unique...different colors, different embellishments., different silhouettes, a variety of styles. Please trust us, though, when we say you will be delighted when you receive yours! |
New on the Website:
June 9, 2010: Adoption Pending! Blue is back and needs a home. You might recognize him from a couple of months ago: at one point we called him "no name yet" 'cause we planned to rename him. His adoption didn't work out...just not the right "fit" ..but he's a wonderful boy nonetheless. Read more about him here. And new pictures of Maggie added. Plus we've "tidied up" the "Where are They Now" page and added some new pictures.
May 21, 2010.....SOS for George (see below); Lamby will be ready for a new home soon; Maggie is new to rescue, evaluated, and wants you to adopt her.
George's current foster home feels he is too much dog, too much energy, for their townhouse life. So now George has been in two foster homes who have said the same thing. Let three times be the charm. George is an AWESOME dog who would benefit from a fenced yard, lots of long fun walks, perhaps an active female playmate, and a structured life. Like many deaf dogs, George is like velcro and wants to be with you always. Everyone who meets him adores him, he's just a lot of dog! He is a fast learner, very affectionate and goofy, loves going places (even to the vet). He needs an owner willing and able to apply the principles of positive reinforcement and give him constant feedback in the beginning (because he's deaf) to help him focus. He would enjoy going to classes (tricks or agility would be best), which we will pay for. He deserves a real home and he has been in foster care waayyy too long. Please spread the word. Read more about George here, from trainer Lisa Edwards.
Uno is a terrific dog whose negligent owners never taught him as a puppy that mouthiness is not a feature prized by humans! So blame his owners, not him! Uno needs a "Miss Manners" to show him that toys are suitable for nibbling, but not fingers. Easy to do, believe us. It's a common problem and easily fixable using a few basic techniques. Uno's foster family has already seen incredible improvement, 'cause he's a fast learner. Plus, if you're looking for a dog who will really enjoy using his mind in training classes or learning tricks, Uno is your boy. [By the way, the "tricks" classes now offered by many of the area operant trainers are wonderful opportunities to bond with your dog and a fun way to learn basic training techniques. Contact us if you can't find one in your area.] Uno is about 4 years young. For more information, please contact Paula (Philadelphia Bull Terrier Rescue): PaulaShawBTCARSC@aol.com. Click here to see his pic.
Lamby... How could anyone with even half a heart let a dog's condition get as bad as hers? She's the shelter dog we took in with one of the worst cases of demodectic mange we have ever seen. Imagine a skin so cracked and infected that it splits at the touch. She has been in foster care since February and will be ready to adopt later this summer. See her progress on Lamby's Page.
Coming Soon......
Our very own WEB STORE, featuring unique bull terrier merchandise custom-made just for us...notebooks, greeting cards, gift wrap and more! The store should be up and running Fall 2010, just in time for your holiday shopping. All proceeds will go toward our rescue programs.
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HOW TO HELP:
The economic downturn is hurting everyone, including animals, and donations for all charitable organizations are plummeting. If you shop on-line, please consider registering at iGive and selecting us, Big Apple Bull Terrier Rescue, as your designated charity. Every time you shop through the iGive portal link you'll be helping our dogs, since a percentage of everything you purchase will be sent to us at no extra cost to you! Almost every national vendor imaginable is represented on iGive (over 700 stores like Staples.com; Harry & David; Lands' End; Drugstore.com; Amazon.com; Apple iTunes and so many more). We can easily earn hundreds of dollars each quarter, money desperately needed for veterinary costs, foster housing, and food and treats for our needy dogs.
Click here or on the iGive icon below to register. Our bullies will thank you for it.
OTHER WAYS TO HELP (that you might not have thought of):
- Do you have big box-store gift cards with a few dollars on them that are going to expire soon? Send 'em to us! We can always use them to buy food, beds and toys for our foster bullies while they await permanent homes!
- What about gas cards? We can use them to help pay for transportation costs.
- Do you have a large-sized wire dog crate you no longer need? If you're in or near New York City, we'll arrange to pick it up from you. Old towels, sheets, dog beds and pillows can also be put to good use!
- Are you a certified trainer who can donate time to work with our dogs? Or our new owners?
You can donate directly to us through the yellow PayPal "Donate" button below. You may also send funds (or call in credit card donations) directly to our veterinary clinic account to help us pay for our bullies' much needed care. Email us for details.
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About Us:
We are an independent Bull Terrier rescue group based in New York City. We find homes for English Bull Terriers who have been abandoned, surrendered or otherwise need a new living situation. We prefer to place dogs within two or three hours' drive from New York City, but are happy to consider homes farther away provided we can find a regional colleague to meet you in person and do a home-check for us, and provided we can find, or you can supply, appropriate transportation for the dog. We never airship our dogs. For more information about our adoption policies, please see below.
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Ours is a bare-bones website. We exist to place dogs and to prevent bull terriers from ending up in rescue. What you won't find here are loads of cute photos, "success stories," testimonials or flashy graphics and interactives. What you will find is information about the breed, resources to help you decide if a bull terrier is right for you, and yet more resources to help you live with your newly-adopted bull "terror." We are always available to answer questions; make veterinarian, training and breeder referrals (this last, in case you decide that a rescue dog might not right for you but you still want a bull terrier); assist you in researching diet, health or behavior issues; and in general help you share your life the best way possible with this sometimes difficult but always dynamic breed. Our goal is not just to place the dogs that come into our care, but to prevent bull terriers from becoming "rescues" in the first place.
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The first step in adopting is filling out our Adoption Application. If you have specific questions about any of the dogs, we are happy to answer them prior to your filling out the entire application. Just email us. However, no dog will be adopted out without a completed application on file. Until we develop our online application, please use this version of our Adoption Application.
We regret that sometimes we are unable to reply to each and every application in as timely a fashion as we would like. As an all volunteer organization, our time is stretched "to the max." So please forgive us in advance.
We also require a home check, if not by one of our representatives, then by an experienced bull terrier owner or rescue person in your area. We do adopt beyond the area under certain circumstances. Contact us for more information.
Adoption fees range anywhere from $300 to $600 depending upon the age and health of the bully. Usually, the fees are at the bottom end of that scale.
We may not have a suitable dog for you immediately, in which case we'll keep your application on file and notify you when your "perfect" companion comes into rescue. We also share information about potential homes with other bull terrier rescue groups, so be sure to let us know if you've already submitted an application with another organization.
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