Newsletter #9-April's Thank You, May's Piggy, and June's pig-to-come!
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May 25th, 2009
Hello Guinea Pig Sponsors!
I. Totals so far/Memorial Day
II. Updates from Misha (thank you from April's rescue)
III. May's Piggy Opie!
IV. June's Piggy Bunny!
V. Sad news from OCCH (September's pig)
VI. Until next month.
I. Welcome to Newsletter #9 of SAGP! Sorry for the late delivery, I've been struggling with schedule issues for June's piggy. But I promise you we have a good one! Before I get to that, I want to announce the amazing total that SAGP has raised so far-$3154.96! We couldn't do it without you. Thank you so much for your selflessness and generosity.
I also want to take a moment to thank those of you who have served our country, and extend my condolences to any of you who are remembering losses this Memorial Day. I would also like to dedicate this newsletter to my Grandfather, who served in the Navy during WWII and passed three years ago. He was a great animal lover and I miss him with all of my heart. Please consider taking the time to remember our furry friends who have also served. We salute you.
II. A gigantic thank you from Small Angels, Misha's rescue! We raised $366 in total-that's amazing! You can read more about Misha and the amazing benefit fundraising had for her here, at the Small Angels website. A personal thank you is below, from Kristy, a Small Angels volunteer.
IV. Speaking of next month, after some scheduling confusion we finally have June's pig determined-Bunny, from Wisconsin Guinea Pig Rescue. Wisconsin Guinea Pig Rescue has a great blog about their rescue here. Bunny is a very special piggy, and she has a 100% success story! Bunny was practically feral, and was almost euthanized at the shelter. WGPR rescued her, and found that she was impossible to place because of her temperament. WGPR decided to make her a sanctuary piggy. When another scared piggy came along, they paired the two. Now Bunny has some company! She has really progressed in her temperament, and will even let you pet her in the cage for short periods of time. She is also just such a cutie! Please read more of her story here. Our goal is to pay for 10 months of her care, as well as a vet visit. Each month costs $25, and the vet visit costs $35. We'd like to raise $285 in total.
V. I'm very sad to report that Boots, September's pig of the month, has passed on at the ripe age of seven. He was one of the last surviving skinnies from that rescue, and the last one in the care of OCCH. Seven is a glorious age, particularly for a skinny pig, and he was incredibly lucky to experience the last years of his life in OCCH's expert care. We will miss you Boots. I'm sure he has made lots of friends over the rainbow bridge.
VI. Well, next month I promise to send the newsletter earlier. Bunny is counting on your support, whether it be forwarding her story or with a $1 donation. Thank you to all of you for your generosity. You keep this program going, in a time when animals are continually slipping down the priority list. I am incredibly in awe of the momentum SAGP has gained.
Warm Regards,
Shevaun Brannigan
SAGP Director
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http://sponsoraguineapig.blogspot.com/
Hello Guinea Pig Sponsors!
I. Totals so far/Memorial Day
II. Updates from Misha (thank you from April's rescue)
III. May's Piggy Opie!
IV. June's Piggy Bunny!
V. Sad news from OCCH (September's pig)
VI. Until next month.
I. Welcome to Newsletter #9 of SAGP! Sorry for the late delivery, I've been struggling with schedule issues for June's piggy. But I promise you we have a good one! Before I get to that, I want to announce the amazing total that SAGP has raised so far-$3154.96! We couldn't do it without you. Thank you so much for your selflessness and generosity.
I also want to take a moment to thank those of you who have served our country, and extend my condolences to any of you who are remembering losses this Memorial Day. I would also like to dedicate this newsletter to my Grandfather, who served in the Navy during WWII and passed three years ago. He was a great animal lover and I miss him with all of my heart. Please consider taking the time to remember our furry friends who have also served. We salute you.
II. A gigantic thank you from Small Angels, Misha's rescue! We raised $366 in total-that's amazing! You can read more about Misha and the amazing benefit fundraising had for her here, at the Small Angels website. A personal thank you is below, from Kristy, a Small Angels volunteer.
Small Angels Rescue would like to thank all of the
kind-hearted animal lovers who generously donated to sponsor our little trooper,
Misha, in these hard financial times. It just goes to show us all that people
have not turned their backs on these helpless little creatures who need and
deserve our help. Misha continues to enjoy her life with her loving mom and cat
friend, and is still doing very well despite her issues. I think she
knows how much people love her and how
special she is. Thank you everyone!!
III. May's piggy Opie is also incredibly grateful to the SAGP members. Though the month isn't over yet, we've far surpassed our goal! There are still some days left to donate if you'd like to help out this very special piggy. Please read his story here. One detail I left out of his story is that when Opie was first at the shelter from which he was rescued, he had a nasty infection. The shelter staff tried to give him baytril in a pill form-anyone who has ever tried to give a pig medicine, even by syringe, knows how difficult that would be! So on Opie's official record it says that he is "hard to pill"!
Because of the success from fundraising, the rescue has already made a neuter appointment for Opie-it should be on the 29th, last I heard. He was going to be neutered earlier, but it looks like the poor guy still had stones. We are really rooting for him and his recovery. I'll keep you updated in next month's newsletter!
III. May's piggy Opie is also incredibly grateful to the SAGP members. Though the month isn't over yet, we've far surpassed our goal! There are still some days left to donate if you'd like to help out this very special piggy. Please read his story here. One detail I left out of his story is that when Opie was first at the shelter from which he was rescued, he had a nasty infection. The shelter staff tried to give him baytril in a pill form-anyone who has ever tried to give a pig medicine, even by syringe, knows how difficult that would be! So on Opie's official record it says that he is "hard to pill"!
Because of the success from fundraising, the rescue has already made a neuter appointment for Opie-it should be on the 29th, last I heard. He was going to be neutered earlier, but it looks like the poor guy still had stones. We are really rooting for him and his recovery. I'll keep you updated in next month's newsletter!
IV. Speaking of next month, after some scheduling confusion we finally have June's pig determined-Bunny, from Wisconsin Guinea Pig Rescue. Wisconsin Guinea Pig Rescue has a great blog about their rescue here. Bunny is a very special piggy, and she has a 100% success story! Bunny was practically feral, and was almost euthanized at the shelter. WGPR rescued her, and found that she was impossible to place because of her temperament. WGPR decided to make her a sanctuary piggy. When another scared piggy came along, they paired the two. Now Bunny has some company! She has really progressed in her temperament, and will even let you pet her in the cage for short periods of time. She is also just such a cutie! Please read more of her story here. Our goal is to pay for 10 months of her care, as well as a vet visit. Each month costs $25, and the vet visit costs $35. We'd like to raise $285 in total.
V. I'm very sad to report that Boots, September's pig of the month, has passed on at the ripe age of seven. He was one of the last surviving skinnies from that rescue, and the last one in the care of OCCH. Seven is a glorious age, particularly for a skinny pig, and he was incredibly lucky to experience the last years of his life in OCCH's expert care. We will miss you Boots. I'm sure he has made lots of friends over the rainbow bridge.
VI. Well, next month I promise to send the newsletter earlier. Bunny is counting on your support, whether it be forwarding her story or with a $1 donation. Thank you to all of you for your generosity. You keep this program going, in a time when animals are continually slipping down the priority list. I am incredibly in awe of the momentum SAGP has gained.
Warm Regards,
Shevaun Brannigan
SAGP Director
--
http://sponsoraguineapig.blogspot.com/
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