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MTPRC Newsletter, February 2012 Hi there, Thank you for signing up to MTPRC's monthly Newsletter. On Saturday, January 21st, almost 40 MTPRC volunteers came out to help Red. Red, the beautiful chained Akita in East Nashville, had been in the same spot for the past 8 years. MTPRC met Red through our annual HayDays and after seeing his plight, knew we had to help. Fortunately, we were able to meet with Red's family and they were very excited that we were able to fix Red's fence and finally get him off his chain. Seeing Red come off his chain and run free in his yard was extremely heartwarming and joyful. See video of Red coming off his chain and a few photos from the day here. Thank you to all the people who helped make Red's fence project come true: Tonya and Darrick Davidson, Sherri and Michael Minnuno, Jason and Allison Ligon, Anna Henley, Jason Bagget, Marc and Kim Sullivan, Leighann McCullom, Kim Kmiec, Jana Mandes, Barbara McCarthy, Dave and Kym Colella, Susan and Greg Hammond, Karin and Michael Villanova, Victoria and Rob Hogan, Lindsay and Chris Mihalcik, Daniel Cooke, Casey Cooper, Steve Cornelius, Jerry Vandiver, Rowdy Shaw, Elizabeth Chauncey, Shelley Madison, Kim Roberts, Tia Smith, David Hastings, Tiffany Gaylon, Perry Stone, Mike Nickels, Alyson Holt, Chip Burns, Janis Tilton, Penny and Brian Singer. MTPRC is grateful to the Humane Society of the United States (hsus.org) crew who joined us. The HSUS is an organization MTPRC admires and supports, so to have many of them help with Red's fence was a privilege. Thank you also to every single person who kindly donated so that MTPRC was able to purchase the supplies, especially CampChaos who went above and beyond for Red. I would like to also thank the ever patient, dedicated and brilliant Timm Biery, without whom MTPRC would not be possible. If you didn't get to join us to help with Red's fence but want to volunteer, or if you did join us and want to help again, then join us for MTPRC's 3rd HeartHay Day this Saturday February 4th from 10:00am - 2:00pm. We need volunteers to help distribute supplies, and are in need of items such as durable dog toys, dog treats, blankets, and cedar shavings. We have wonderful donation bins (handmade by Allison Ligon and Karin Villanova) at The Wild Cow in East Nashville and My Sisters Closet in Green Hills. Our flyer was designed by Jen Kilgore. If you would like to print and post one please do :) You can download the .pdf flyer here. To help, email hayday@mtprc.org or check out the Event page on Facebook. Lastly, if you know of any dogs in need who could benefit from HeartHay Day please let us know! Thanks!
Pet Of The Month
Capi and Hilary aren’t even siblings, but they are nearly the same age. They have grown up together, along with Hilary’s sisters Bunny and Cinders. Capi is a sweet, affectionate lap boy who was found alone on the grounds of the state capitol where he had to have been abandoned by some uncaring human. Hilary and the girls are the daughters of a golf course mama who had litter after litter until a good Samaritan spayed her and sent her back to live in the groundskeeper’s shop. The tiny yellow fluffs have grown into outgoing, playful, purrful kittens. All are now about 7 months old, fully vetted including microchips and ready to find their forever homes. Contact Silver Rescue at silverrescue@gmail.com or visit the website at www.silverrescue.org to see them and other adoptable dogs and cats. See MTPRC's previous Pets Of The Month! If you or your organization have a foster dog or cat you'd like to have featured in our Pet Of The Month section, get in touch with us at webmaster@mtprc.org!
Pet Safety Tips For Cold Weather The cold weather can pose health risks for people, but it’s also dangerous for our pets!Pets get cold, they shiver, and can get frostbite. Here are some simple steps you can take to protect your pets from these cold temperatures: 8 Winter Safety Tips for Dogs and Cats
Rock The Vote Critter Campaign Votes Are In! Canada - please stop the Seal Slaughter Ask the University of Mississippi Medical Center to End the Use of Pigs Farm Sanctuary - Help Laying Hens Ask University of Virginia to End Inhumane Use of Live Cats in Labs
Local Animal Group Spotlight Agape Animal Rescue Agape's goal is to help these animals in every way possible - emotionally, socially, physically - so that the transition into their forever homes will be as smooth as possible. Please visit www.agaperescue.org or call 615-406-7799 for more information about Agape Animal Rescue!
Volunteers Needed UPAW is currently soliciting members for the following new committees: Education Domestic Violence and Child Abuse If you would like to be a part of either of these committees, please contact us at UPAW@comcast.net.
Fred The German Shepard:
Upcoming Events MTPRC's 3rd HeartHay Day Puppy Bowl VIII Sumner Spay Neuter Alliance Presents "Beat The Heat"
Nashville Paw's "Art For Animals" Annual PetSmart Adoption Events Safe Place For Animals Presents: Animal Rescue Corps Presents BARC The Pet Community Center's Feline Fix Program As many as 82% of all kittens born in the US originate from feral cats, so if you really want to end pet over population, TNR is one of the most effective ways you can make a difference. Tennessee Humane Lobby Day Team Feline Fix Marathon & Half Marathon Ongoing: Pet Community Center's
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Pets In The News Puppy is fighting for it's life after being dragged by a chain Dog Left for Dead Getting Better Dogs are cat's meow at swanky fundraiser Student dog owner who poured boiling water on his dog; charged with a felony Actor commits suicide after having to euthanize his pit-bull Five Years After Vick, Dogfighting Still Has Bite McKamey, Humane Society send unwanted dogs to high-demand shelters First cat to get knee replacement surgery Women charged after 100-plus dogs found in U-Haul (video) Knoxville animal center to hit road in effort to curb pet overpopulation Warreen County Animal Control Director Investigated Proof that dogs really DO know what you're thinking - and they can understand as much as toddlers US Supreme Court debat drug sniffing dogs Lawsuit to proof dogs have souls Miracle Cat Andre survives gas chamber twice Dog survives after owner gets into lift holding lead
Animals In The News The tragic Face of Palm Oil and why not to buy it Elephants say a sad farewell to baby who died of a heart defect Horse truck driver alleges abuse Driver of semi-truck carrying horses cited for crash Orangutans locked in tiny cages
Items Of Interest Where does your state stand? Humane Record Corgi Rescuer Tavia Meare ensures 10% of proceeds go to Animal Rescue Why your dog really DOES love you
Did You Know? Consider joining the Google Pet Adoption Highway. The purpose of this map is to make connections for those who are transferring pets to foster/adoptive homes and rescues Insurance providers who do not discriminate by breed Davidson County TN Anti-Tethering Initiative Disaster Preparedness Tips From The ASPCA A Great Source Of Emergency Pet Supplies, Including Oxygen Research Resources for Advocates National Canine Research Council What To Do When You Find a Stray Dog or Cat Where To Look If You've Lost Or Found A Pet Animal Visuals: Visual Resources for Animals
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Adoption Days
After a year in foster care, I was adopted by a wonderful family in September of 2010. Thank you to everyone who helped me! Although I am no longer in Middle Tennessee, I wanted to tell you about some adoption days that aim to help my fellow canine and feline buddies in the area. All of us are are still looking for our forever homes. Please check out these local adoption days!
Listen Up! Wynn With Dogs
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MTPRC Newsletter, February 2012
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Capi & Hilary
You may remember Fred from a report done in our 
Hi! I am sure you all remember me! My name is
Shadow. I started looking for
my forever home in September of 2009.
After no luck in finding a foster home
in the south, I made my way to New Jersey (with the help of some human friends).
