Sophie and I helped Kelee Katillac at The Katillac Shack raise $2,000 for doggies and kitties hit by the recession. Lots of family pets have lost their homes and families this past year due to their families not being able to feed and support them. Many of them have been abandoned to fend for themselves or starve.
Miss Kelee and her gang at the Katillac Shack organized a fun project. For each "Play Strong" scarf decorated and a photo sent to Kelee, money was donated by sponsors to The Northland Pet Pantry. The goal was $2,000. And thanks to more than 100 participants and their pets, including me and Sophie, that goal was reached.
While you're there, be sure to leave a comment. For every comment left, one more dollar will be donated to this worthwhile cause. And you'll also have a chance to win a Hobby Lobby gift certificate.
Sophie says "Woof" and I say "Thanks very much."
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On 09/30/2009, Dolores Tanner said ...
I know you probably get all kinds of emails, but wanted you to know how much i thoroughly enjoy your blog! i have picked up good books to read and other blogs to follow. recently found 'take joy'
i am so sorry for your recent loss and think of you and your journey often
love how you write
Take Care and God Bless
On 09/30/2009, Nancy said ...
Susan, I think I mentioned this once a long time ago but when I saw Sophie's picture on your blog today I just had to say again how much it stuns me every time I see her. Our Sadie Jo was rescued from an abusive home (nah, can't call it a home)when she was 15 months old. She had never been off a chain outside from the time they got her at 7 weeks old. When we inquired about seeing her the lady said she would bring her to us because she couldn't let her off the chain unless she went directly into a (very tiny) pet carrier. She brought her over, she weighed only 10 lbs at 15 months, she had just had a litter of pups, had a serious bladder infection, was malnurished and dehydrated. She stood there in our huge fenced yard, in the sunshine on a leash held by a woman that never so much as glanced at her. I said "She's awfully thin, I can see the vertibrae in her back and every rib", the owner replied "she's not a big eater", "she's ill" I said, "I know" was all the owner said..."AND she's in heat" I said...the owner glared at me, said, "how about you keep her for a week, if you don't want her then, I'll get rid of her somehow". We certainly weren't going to let her go back where ever it was she came from. We said "Let her off the leash". The lady walked away without so much as a glance back (though we did have her address). As she was getting in her car we said asked what the dog's name was..."Sadie Jo" she said and drove away. Well, my name is Nancy Jo, my daughter is Tami Jo, and my husband said, "this was meant to be". Poor little sick, skinny Sadie shakily walked over to us and as we raised our hands to pet her she cowered. We both cooed and loved on her for about 10 minutes the walked out in the yard with her, our purebread schnauzer by her side urging her along. It was like a light went on. As starved and weak as she was, she realized she was not tied up, she took off like a shot and ran around our yard as fast as she could go for a solid 10 minutes...I got a bowl of water, she stopped long enough to drink it all down and took off again. When we invited her in the house, she was terrified, she had never been in one before. We took her to the vet that day and got her all cleaned up and taken care of, made arrangements to have her spayed as soon as her health allowed. The vet said she doesn't know where her burst of energy came from because she was so malnurished that she would have died within the week. Instead she gained 3 lbs in 2 days. Well, that was 4 years ago...now, at a hefty but healthy for her height, 22 lbs, I look at your picture of Shopie and see Sadie Jo staring back at me. She is a poodle schnauzer mix on the surface but underneath all that fur is a bundle of pure, gentle, loyal love. She still cowers with certain triggers, a raised voice, the sight of a leather belt, certain outdoor sounds. Refuses to eat out of a bowl so we keep carpet remnants to put her food on. She is the most adoring loving dog we have ever owned and she is without a doubt, Shopies twin sister. I would love to send you a picture but didn't want to without asking first. Sorry about the length of the post but I had to tell you the entire story. OH, we did have to pay the owner $100 to keep her as she was not going to 'give' away a purebred 'schnauzer'? We didn't mind, even after the vet bills.
On 09/30/2009, Barbara Anne said ...
Oh Sadie Jo's story does have such a happy ending - or beginning with your family, Nancy. I'm happy for all of you!
What a great project! So glad the goal was reached.
Sophie is a cutie and seems to know she's dressed up. Sweet!
I'm a dog person who is currently stuck with two cats. Help!
On 09/30/2009, Kelee Katillac said ...
Hi Susan!
Thank-you and Sophie for lighting the way with one of my favorite all time scarves--the YOYO.....the summer pic of Sophie on the blog inspired a lot of people to make scarves!!! You are a leader ad a light!
We appreciate all your efforts on behalf of the needy pets....
love,kelee and oliver
On 09/30/2009, Yvonne said ...
Sophie is soo cute! I love your creativity on the scarf and on the blog - I'll be sending my quilting friends to you!
Thanks for being part of the Pet Parade!
Jenn
On 09/30/2009, Bonnie said ...
Hi Susan,
Sophie is so cut with her scarf on. You are always doing caring work.
Hugs,
Bonnie
On 10/01/2009, kayellen said ...
How wonderful!!
Such a great idea:)))
Hugs and give a treat to miss Sophie from me and miss Gracie
smiles,
kayellen
On 10/01/2009, Sam S. said ...
Wonderful, wonderful... beautiful dogs! Bless you!
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